How to make Atte ka Diya for Mata ki Chowki/ Diwali Pujan/Karwa Chauth/Teej
Atte ka diya/lamp is a fun, economical, biodegradable and creative way to do puja. I have always seen mom make it for Karwachauth and for Ashtami puja. The idea to decorate with Sindoor and toothpick is totally hers. She was here … Continued
Vrat ki Pakore Wali Kadhi
Yesterday I made Vrat ke pakore for lunch, which we had with Yogurt dip and also had some with tea later in the evening. I still had some pakore left over and I was craving some Dal/kadhi Chawal! Since both … Continued
Vrat ke Pakore with Aloo/Potato Fritters in Water Chestnut Flour
Navratri is a time of celebrations, festivities, dancing and meeting friends, but it is so easy to forget the religious, cultural aspect of it and be lost in the merrymaking! There are some though who take this opportunity to cleanse … Continued
Everything but the kitchen sink-Smoothie
With a recommended five servings of fruit and protein from nuts this is the smoothie to include in your fitness and healthy living regime. With all natural ingredients and no protein shakes and powders, this is the perfect recipe for … Continued
Vrat Dhokla with Moraiyo (Sama),Sabudana and Greek Yogurt
The sanskrit term for Vrat or fasting is Upvas which literally translated means “Sitting in a higher place” or closer to god. The Rishis and sages used to practise fasting as a means to cleanse their bodies of all toxins … Continued
Sooji ka Halwa, Parshad for Navratri, Sheera
Sooji ka Halwa/Parshad/sheera is the sweet most often offered to Gods during festivals. It is made with simple ingredients available in every home. It is not just limited to offerings to gods, it makes an excellent dessert. It tastes awesome … Continued
Feeling grateful- reflections on turning fifty
So I turned 50 yesterday, Do I feel older and wiser today than I felt yesterday? Did my body suddenly start feeling achy today? The aches, wisdom and wrinkles are slowly but surely coming along whether I like it or … Continued
Bean Aloo sabzi, Green Beans and Potatoes stirfry
This is what I like to call Indian soul food. Indian home cooking basically consists of Lentils/dals, a simple vegetable like this one and Rice or Roti. On our travels abroad, which we love to go on, we are … Continued
Wholewheat Baked Mathis/Crackers
I am one of those people who hates to waste anything, food, leftovers, you name it, I can repurpose anything and everything and make something totally different out of it. So if you read” How to make Ghee/Clarified Butter in … Continued