Xmas Cake As we near the A to Z , it is getting harder and harder to find favorite foods with the last few alphabets. I thought long and hard about what food I like, from the alphabet ‘X’. and came up with …. nothing! So creative liberties shall be taken and my favorite Christmas…
Category: Food
V is for… Vada Pav #AtoZChallenge
Vada Pav I call Vada Pav and Traffic the two great equalizers in Bombay. Whether you drive a BMW or Maserati or are driven around in one. Or you could be in a Nano or even riding a Scooty, we all halt and meet at the Traffic Signals, which are plenty. Similarly, you could be…
U is for… Ukdiche Modak #AtoZChallenge
Ukdiche Modak [ctt template=”8″ link=”348Mv” via=”yes” ]No state in India celebrates the annual Ganpati Festival with as much festive fervour as Maharashtra does! [/ctt]The days leading up to the actual 11 days of everyone’s favorite God have all households bringing the Lord home busy. Cleaning up the house, decorating it, choosing a special place for…
Handvo – A Savory Cake
Serves 4 Ingredients Rice: 1 cup Chana Dal: ½ Cup Tur Dal: ½ cup Dahi/Yogurt: 1 Tbsp Jaggery: 1/4th Cup Salt, to taste Red Chilly Powder, ½ Tbsp OR to taste Coriande /Dhania Powder, 1 Tbsp OR to taste Sesame Seeds/White Til: ½ Cup Green Mirch + Garlic paste: 2 Tbsp Mango Pickle Masala:…
Egg Kagina
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp Oil 2 Eggs 2 Medium sized Onion, slit lengthwise 2 Green Chillies, slit Salt, to taste Turmeric, 1/4th Tsp 2-3 Tbsps Water Method: Heat the Oil in a pan Add the Onions and saute till transparent, throw in the green chilles and saute for another 2-3 minutes Add Salt and Turmeric and…
Aatte Ka Halwa
When Sugar cravings hit and there are no special ingredients at home, Aatte ka Halwa makes an appearance.Because we use whole wheat flour I convince myself this dessert is healthy:) Ingredients: 1 Katori Whole Wheat Flour ( Gehun ka aata) ½ Katori Ghee ½ to 3/4th Katori Sugar (or as per…
Stuffed Karela
Karela or Bitter Gourd is a vegetable very few people would profess a love for. It has numerous health benefits but the bitter taste that it is so famous for keeps it from being a well liked vegetable. You either love it, or hate it. This recipe made me, and may other Karela haters,…
Dal Dhokli
Dal Dhokli is a one-pot, Gujrati meal, which is filling and delicious. The Dal is tangy with a hint of sweetness Ingredients: For the Dal – Part 1 ½ Cup Tur Dal 3 and ½ cups Water 1 medium sized Tomato, chopped fine 1 large Green Chilly, Slit 1/4th Tsp freshly grated Ginger Salt, to…
Sabudana Khichdi
Ingredients 1 Cup Sabudana or Sago 1 medium sized Potato (peeled, cubed and boiled) 2 Tbsp Peanuts, roasted, peeled and coarsely ground ½ Tsp Sugar 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice Salt, to taste For the Tadka/Tempering 1 Tbsp Oil 1 Tsp Jeera/Cumin Seeds 2 medium Green Chilles, slit 7-8 Kadipatas/Curry Leaves 1 Tbsp Peanuts (whole) Method…
Sattu ke Laddu
Sattu ke Laddu Sattu is a flour derived from grinding roasted Bengal Gram which is also known as Dalia Ingredients: Dalia Ki Daal 1 Cup Sugar 1 Cup Ghee ½ Cup Dry Fruits/Saffron for garnishing (optional) Method: Grind Dalia to a fine powder Grind Sugar to a fine powder Mix both together very well Heat Ghee…