Karela or Bittergourd is known for two things: its bitter taste, and its health benefits. Most people we know, agree that it is one of the healthiest food items : low in calories, and rich in iron, calcium, minerals and vitamins. Bitter gourd is recommended to diabetics for its health benefits due to two compounds , charatin and momordicin. These are known…
Lauki Chilka Delight – Lauki Ke Chilke Ki Bhaji
Lauki Ke Chilke Ki Bhaji The humble lauki (Ghiya or dudhi , English: Bottlegourd) is very generous in terms of nutrition. High in fiber, low in calories and rich in vitamins and minerals. So you decided to make a lauki dish ( lauki ki sabji perhaps?) . As a first step, you peel the lauki…
Pumpkin Flower Fritters or Kaddu ke phool ka Pakora
This is in series of our pakora (English: Fritters) recipes like Onion Pakora . Pakoras are fried snacks made from two major parts: One, the main ingredient, and other the batter. Main ingredient could be anything from Onion, Potato, Paneer, to chicken and the batter is usually based on Gram flour (Besan) Rice flour or Wheat Flour. Pakoras are a great…
Tomato Chutney (Tamatar ki Chutney)
Tomato Chutney (Tamatar ki Chutney) Chutneys can be made from almost any combination of vegetables, fruits, herbs and spices. Chutneys are usually grouped into sweet or hot forms; both forms usually contain spices, including chili, but differ by their main flavors. Tomato Chutney is one of my favorites. Today I am going to share a…
Aloo Ka Achar
How to make Aloo ka Achar ( Potato pickle) ? Heres the step by step recipe with detailed photos on how to make aloo ka achar. I learned this aloo achar recipe from my Mother in Law. This is one of the mandatory Holi recipes in our house. The freshly harvested potatoes of February March add the distinct texture…
Mangochi Curry (Moong dal Kofta Curry)
Mangochi curry is a Kayastha speciality delicacy. Mangochi curry made from moong dal are cooked in traditional yogurt and cashew gravy. First a word about Kayasthas: In traditional hindu beliefs and caste system Kayasthas were given the role of Book-keepers for the state. Kayastha means ‘scribe’ in Sanskrit and have acted as record-keepers and administrators of the…
Vegetable Poha
Poha is a popular Maharashtrian recipe. My mom makes it often for breakfast and evening snacks. The aroma of this dish is such that you feel hungry the minute you smell it.This is very light and tasty breakfast. This is one of the tasty ways to get your kids to eat veggies in breakfast. Poha is a…
Sooji ki Roti (Rawa / Semolina Roti)
Sooji (Semolina) Roti is a great dish for packing for lunch or school. Infact they stay surprisingly soft for a long time as compared with a regular roti. Its a great change from the Regular Wheat flour rotis. Sooji is also called rawa (or Rava if you prefer) in South India . This Roti is…
