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These pattice are made from purple yam or in India we call it Ratalu or Kand. The steamed ratalu is filled in the middle with fresh peas, shredded coconut and dry fruits with some spices. It is crispy with flavorful center and makes great snack …
Dahi Vadas, are one of the easiest Indian appetizers that can be prepared in advance and served to a crowd. It is made with lentils, topped with some sweetened yogurt and assortment of spices are sprinkled along with tamarind chutney. It comes under chaat category.
Few years ago, I had these tea time cilantro chutney sandwich at a friend’s house. It’s the simplest and easiest of recipes to make chutney sandwiches. I loved them so much. It literally has three ingredients given the fact chutney is ready. Bread, chutney, and cheese.
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This silky, smooth and flavorful eggplant dish is my favorite. It’s well known as Baigan Bhartha that literally means “Eggplant mash”. In Gujarati, specifically Kathiyawadi we call it Oro/Odo.
Raita is a side dish made throughout India. It is often served as accompaniment to rice or side to any subji and roti meals. The most popular Raita is made with cucumber. But it is not limited in that sense. You can use many vegetables …
If there is anything comforting food wise , it is dal. Indian food has so many varieties of dals. It is quite a staple comforting food for us. Back in India, we would have dal almost everyday for lunch. For my family, it would be usually Gujarati style dal made from a different variety of lentil called toor dal. There are plenty of different varieties but there are different methods also of cooking dal. Every region in India has a different method.
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Kadhi Pakora is one the most delicious and creamy preparations and easily can be lumped into comfort dishes to make during cold winter months because it is best served hot or warm. I really love to make it because its quick and hardly demands extra …
It’s been so hot these days, but who am I complaining to. I love summer for all the reasons – sun, fresh fruits and vegetables, bbq. Sometimes, you just don’t want to go into the kitchen. But, there are days where if you have prepared …
It’s Ganesh Chaturthi, Lord Ganesha’s happy birthday. India, celebrates festivals in the form of birthdays of Gods and Goddesses.
Ganesha, is the son of the Shiva and Parvati. He is a symbol of prosperity and good fortune. Lord Ganesha, is invoked at the beginning or starting of any new endeavor or auspicious occasion in life. Continue reading Churma Ladoo