Chakri/ Chakli – Crispy Snack

Chakri/ Chakli – Crispy Snack

Chakli is a delicious crispy snack that is often made year-round; however, it is especially popular during the Diwali festival. The eccentric-looking spirals of dough are made from two different types of flour and some spices. It contributes to its unique flavor and texture.

Bajra Raab – Pearl Millet Porridge

Bajra Raab – Pearl Millet Porridge

Raab is made with pearl millet flour known as Bajra and jaggery, edible gum and spices. It has lots of earthy flavor and is considered to be nutritious. Its fed to toddlers, pregnant women, nursing moms, or to cure cold and cough in winter months. 

Resources for Domestic Violence

Resources for Domestic Violence

October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time in which we reflect upon the impact it has on lives of so many people and advocates around the world come together to mobilize action. If you know I work full time in domestic violence field. It 

Peach and Ginger Icebox Cake with Jaggery Caramel

Peach and Ginger Icebox Cake with Jaggery Caramel

I have shared so many bakes from scratch kind of desserts but never an easy semi homemade kind of dessert. This icebox cake recipe is exactly that and it only requires few ingredients. Old Fashioned Icebox Cake is made with layers of cookies (Bischoff) or 

Corn and Sooji Dhokla

Corn and Sooji Dhokla

Corn Dhokla or Makai na Dhokla is very quick snack or breakfast recipe. Corn is known as Makai in Gujarati language. Dhokla can be prepared in so many different variations. This one is instant dhokla using sooji and corn. Perfect snack or light lunch with 

Poha

Poha

Poha is flattened rice dish made with green chilies, onions, potatoes and a staple breakfast dish from India. It’s quick and easy to make in 20 minutes, can be enjoyed as breakfast or light lunch or dinner.

Chocolate and Cherry Choux a Craquelin

Chocolate and Cherry Choux a Craquelin

These Choux au Craquelin are perfect dessert with the crispy, light puffs topped with Craquelin filled with chocolate cherry mascarpone cheese filling. 

Avocado Cucumber Gazpacho

Avocado Cucumber Gazpacho

I love cooking as you all know, but hot summer days I do not want to step my foot in the kitchen. Those days all I want to make is a cold bowl of Gazpacho. I love gazpacho in hot weather. I can’t believe I 

Corn and Saffron Risotto

Corn and Saffron Risotto

Risotto is one of the best dishes I love to order at a fancy Italian restaurant. Risotto can be intimidating for some people to make at home. But I feel as though its not that difficult to get it right. With couple of tries, you 

Uttapam

Uttapam

Uttampam’s are the savory version of pancakes made with lentils and various toppings like onion, tomatoes, chilies etc. They are famous in Southern Indian states. You will find them in other parts of India too but it originates from the South.