This is popularly known as Gajar ka Raita in hindi. Raitas are cooling and are perfect as a side dish to a spicy Indian meal. They are also easy and quick to make and don’t require much preparation. Carrots are a good source of vitamin A and what’s better than mixing it with a cup […]
Recipes
Sevai Kheer
A delicious Indian dessert made with vermicelli, cooked in milk and dry fruits. Kheer is a pudding prepared by cooking rice, oats, vermicelli, poha (flattened rice flakes), or amaranth (rajgira) in milk and sugar. The one prepared by using vermicelli or wheat noodles is known as Vermicelli Kheer. I have used full fat milk for […]
Gur ki Chai
During winters, starting your day with jaggery tea is a blissful experience. It’s an energy booster and it gradually releases energy throughout the day. Jaggery Tea is a hot beverage that is consumed with great excitement in the region of Uttar Pradesh. You can notice that tea stalls are buzzing with people during morning hours. […]
Phool Makhana Kheer
Kheer is a quintessential Indian dessert. Every region and house in Indian families hold its own version. I have savoured this Phool Makhana Kheer during the Navratri fasting since childhood. I love textures in my kheer with thickened creamy milk and milk solids, so you will notice in the recipe, I have used whole and […]
Coconut Chutney
I would say that this coconut chutney is versatile, besides being a classic accompaniment for South Indian staples like idli, dosa, uttapam and vada. Prepared using blended raw coconut and roasted chana with spices. The mustard seeds along with curry leaves are tempered in a little oil and then poured on the blended coconut mix. […]
Sooji ka Halwa
Sooji ka halwa, Rava Kesari and Sheera are some Indian terms for “Semolina Pudding” This Indian semolina pudding is such a quick and easy dish, you really don’t need an occasion to relish it. Just cook it, whenever you want something sweet.This is also a popular prasaadam usually on 8th and 9th day of Navratri […]
Tomato Onion Chutney
It’s a super easy and yummy chutney which can be made all year round, as tomatoes and onion are readily available. This chutney is inspired from my delicious and healthy south Indian breakfast, during my college days spend at Manipal. I prefer to use ripe wine tomatoes and red onion with fresh Indian ginger, as […]
Pineapple Raita
Ready in few minutes, this pineapple raita is creamy, delicious and the perfect side dish for just about any meal! This pineapple raita, is full of flavours, earthy aroma of cumin with juicy bites of pineapple wrapped in yoghurt, salty, sweet and refreshing. I prefer to add black salt, as it imparts a salty flavour […]
Broccoli Raita
I must confess, I am not a broccoli lover but this raita, along with couple of other curries, which I recently tasted at a friend’s baby shower were just flavoursome and inviting. Finally I have started adding broccoli florets to my grocery basket, to explore and incorporate it more in my every day Indian meals. […]
Kesar Pista Phirni
Kesar Pista Phirni is originally an Awadhi recipe, which is a part of Lucknow cuisine and we can’t think of any better way than to end your meal with an poise Awadhi dessert. Phirni is essentially prepared with milk and rice. Traditionally broken rice or coarsely grinded rice is used. The saffron and cardamom powder […]