Dhoka Sabji (Or Dhokar Daalna tarkari, Besan Katvi tarkari) This is an unusual Bengali preparation. Dhoka Sabji takes time, but the result is a fantastic curry that will get you praise from everyone. This is made with a Gram Flour (Besan). This is variously referred to as Dhoka Sabji, Dhoker Daalna tarkari, Besan Katvi tarkari. Tarkari in eastern…
Palak Soup or Spinach soup
Palak Soup (Spinach Soup) Soups are our favorite starters. Palak (spinach) is one of the healthiest leafy vegetable and should be part of your regular consumption. The Palak Soup or Spinach Soup is perfect for a healthy and warm drink during winters or even while enjoying rains. Palak and Popeye Here’s a little trivia regarding Spinach. Popeye the Sailor has…
ALOO POHA RECIPE – Potato Poha or Batata Poha
Aloo Poha Recipe How much time do you spend every morning planning what to cook for breakfast? specially if you husband loves to eat, but wont say what he wants for breakfast? A little conversation that goes like this: You: What do you want for breakfast? Him : Anything.. You : I don’t have ingredients for “anything”….
Cheela| How to make Besan ka Cheela or Chilla
CHEELA Besan cheela is a fantastic quick fix. It is very good for breakfast and can be served evening snacks too. It is soft like an omelette and hence also jokingly referred to as Vegetarian Omelette. It is a very versatile dish, you can add almost anything and make a new style of cheela. You can make Veggie Chilla, Onion…
How to make Poori
Poori Poori( or Puri) is a fried indian bread made from wheat or Maida flour and served with a side dish like Aloo sabji, or Chhole. In Bengal this is called Luchi, and generally made using refined all purpose flour ( maida). Pooris are a must have during festivals, and are part of breakfast in many homes. So…
Fried Aloo Sabji with Kadi Patta recipe – How to make Potato fries with Curry Leaves
Aloo bhujiya with Kadi Patta This Aloo sabji recipe is in the series of our Potato snack and side dishes. This is the fried potato style sabji. Check out our other Aloo dishes here. Curry leaves (Kadi Patta) are used in many dishes in India, Sri Lanka and neighboring countries. The leaves are fabulous seasoning used in southern and…
Dahi Bhalle or Dahi Vada
Dahi Bhalle or Dahi Vada Ingredients For Vada Urad dal or Moong dal – ½ cup Coriander leaves (chopped) – 1 tbsp Asafoetida – a pinch For Tamarind Chutney Tamarind(seedless) – ½ cup Water – 1 cup Dry red chilli – 1 Red chili powder – ¼ tsp Roasted cumin powder – ¼ tsp Dry…
Gujiya or Pedakiya Recipe – How to make Gujiya
Gujiya or Pedakiya Eating a Gujiya is a delight. The half moon shape creates a visually unique identity that works like a magnet, the crispy outer crust gives you a satisfying feel of the light sweetness, while the mawa and dry fruit filling inside just melts in the mouth. Gujiya is truly a unparalleled preparation. Gujiya (Gujhia) is a very…
