Mirch Mungfali ki Sabji

Vratwali Sabji Chilli Peanut Curry During Vrats (fasts) like Navratri , Shivratri, there are many food restrictions. Those who observe these fasts can only consume a limited number of foods. While all cereals and legumes are off limits, most veggies are also not allowed to be consumed. But this does not mean that you cannot

Moong Dal Vada

SKinless Split Moong Beans Fritters A crispy tea time snack Moong dal vada is a delicious snack made of split moong beans. Both skinless (dhuli) and with-skin (chilka) varieties of moong dal can be used for making vadas. A perfect moong dal vada has a crispy exterior with soft interior. The texture is grainy and

Malai Matthi

Subtly Sweet, Crunchy, Crumbly, Whole Wheat Flour Snack Malai Matthi is a subtly sweet, crunchy snack with a crumbly texture. It makes for a delicious teatime snack. If you are looking for a prasad that is not sweet or heavy like the traditional ones such as laddoo or halwa, you can offer malai matthi.  Instead

Gujarati Khatti Meethi Dal

Tangy & Sweet Lentil Soup – cooked Gujarati style Gujarati Khatti Meethi Dal is one of the most famous dishes of the Gujarati cuisine. It’s a beautifully fragrant toor dal (split pigeon peas) preparation that has a riot of flavours going on! It’s sweet, it’s tangy, it’s spicy and it has a distinctly inviting aroma

Kothimbir Vadi

Fresh Coriander Rolls/Fritters A popular Maharashtrian snack Kothimbir vadi Kothimbir Vadi is a popular Maharashtrian snack that can be served as a tea-time munchies or a side along with a meal. Kothimbir means fresh coriander and Vadi can be loosely translated as roll. This delicious snack is bursting with the flavour of fresh coriander. The

Aam ka Kutra Achaar

Aam ke Lachche Punjabi Style Raw Mango Pickle Aamka ka Achaar or raw mango pickle is probably the most loved pickle all across India. There are regional varieties and recipes of pickles; and these recipes become more personalized and individualized from family to family and from individual to individual. It is that special touch of

Instant Handvo

Instant Semolina Pancake Handvo is a popular Gujarati dish that is made with a batter mixed dals (lentils) and vegetables. The dals are soaked, then ground and fermented. Spices and finely chopped vegetables are added to this batter and then the batter is baked, in a traditional stove-top oven, to make a soft & delicious

Kachche Aam ki Achari Chutney

Raw Mango Chuteny – Pickle Flavoured Mango is called the King of Fruits for a reason! Every Summer, India goes mango crazy and indulges in this seasonal extravaganza like their lives depend on it. From tangy raw mangoes to decadently sweet ripe mangoes – every form and every variety of this delicious fruit is extensively

Karare Aloo

Crispy Potatoes Karare Aloo or Crispy Potatoes is a simple yet delicious dish that can be served as a side with either dal roti (lentils and flatbread) or dal chawal (lentils and rice). It comes together fairly quickly and requires only a few ingredients. The potatoes turn out slightly crusty, crispy on the outside and

Vrat Wali Kadhi

Kadhi – Foxnuts & Curd Soup for Fasting Days Vrat Wali Kadhi is an extremely simple preparation that can enliven any humble vrat (fasting day) meal. This kadhi is the perfect accompaniment to Sama (samak / bhagar / moraiya) khichdi. You can also have it like a soup when in mood for something light and