Also known as Indian rice pudding is a luxurious dessert for any occasion. Is it me only, or does the word “kheer” brings an excitement and glee to your face too. Today I am sharing my favorite Saffron Rice Kheer – Indian rice pudding recipe which is a one pot dessert. I remember during childhood […]
Paneer Pakora
Paneer Pakora is a delicacy. Paneer / Indian cottage cheese, dipped in a gram batter and fry makes a crispy, mouthwatering appetizer. Reminds me of my younger sister who use to be a fussy eater, but never said no to these yummy bites. My mum always prepared loads of fresh paneer at home, so she […]
Moong Dal Pakoras
In Lucknow we use to buy these moong dal fritters from a shop near the main bus station. We use to queue up, when the pakoras were being fried in big kadhai and within no time all the stock of moong bhajjia was sold out. The pakoras were absolutely delicious and flavoursome, served with fried […]
Crispy Onion Bhajjia
Bhajjia are a kind of fritters (pakoras or Bhajjias) made with gram flour, basic herbs and spices. Whether you want to entertain guests or just enjoy the pleasant rainy or cold wintery days, crispy and spicy onion bhajjias can never go out of fashion. Its even better when accompanied with your favorite chutney and hot […]
Kacha Aam
Raw mangoes are firm and not as juicy as the ripe ones. Also known as Kacha Aam, Kachi Kairi or Amba, is more a versatile fruit when it comes to cooking mangoes. Unlike the sweet fragrance of the ripe fruit, raw mangoes have a pungent smell. They can be grated and pickled, added to curries […]
Gur
Jaggery, commonly known as Gur in Hindi, is one of the best raw sweeteners that can be easily found in the Indian market. Gur (jaggery) is a natural product of sugarcane. It is in more unrefined form than sugar. It is a brown raw mass of sucrose which gets it color of light to dark […]