My fasts are on and I barely want to cook specially for myself. I guess the joy of cooking comes when you have a company. My husband knows my habit and he often volunteers to eat whatever I cook for myself during Navratras. So I have a company and I wanted to make this phirni ….Read More….
Barnyard Millets or Swang Ke Chawal are mostly used during the fasting period when cereals and other grains are abstained. Swang ke chawal is not rice but belongs to millet family. It is know by various names like, Samvat, Sama, Vari, Varai, Samwa, Jhangora, Samo, Morio, Mario, Moraiaya, Bhagar & Kuthirai Vaali. This cereal is ….Read More….
Navratri or Navratras are very special to me. I feel so rejoiced during the entire fasting period. I love to fast, cook and feast. Thanks to my mother for introducing new food every time so every time we have something new to try. You can eat Sabudana Tikkis, Sabudana Khichdi, Sama k chawal ki Khichdi ….Read More….
This post is specially for diet conscious people or people who are watching their weight. These dates ball are quick and easy to do with minimal ingredients. When you want to snack on to something guilt free or quench your mid night cravings this is a perfect treat. Store them in air tight jar and ….Read More….
Arbi or Arvi is a close kin of potato, widely available in Indian Vegetable Market during summers. Its known as Colocasia, Taro and even Eddo in English. It is much more starchy than potato and cooked in various ways. I typically like Sookhi Arbi Fried and Arbi Ajwaini, the way my mom makes it. Last three years I ….Read More….
Sabudana Tikki or Croquettes are simple to make and taste simply delicious. They make a perfect Party entree. You can serve them with Pudina Chutney. The mixture can be made well in advance and cooked just before serving. Since they are without Garlic Onion, they can be enjoyed even during Navratas and other fasts. The ….Read More….
During Navratri or any Hindu Fasting Onion Garlic is primarily abstained other than foods depending on each type of fast or one’s own personal belief. My mother makes this delicious Spinach Coriander Chutney in bulk to last a few days for Navratri. It goes great with Sabudana Khichdi, Sabudana Tikki and even with Swang ke ….Read More….
Since I was a little girl I love Sabudana Kheer. More for its texture and less for its taste. The swollen tapioca /sago pearls makes it gooey and creamy. I personally like it cold and refrigerated for the kheer becomes thick and dense. The only time I get to eat this is during Navratras when ….Read More….
Rasgulla is a traditional Indian sweet, popular all across the globe. They are cottage cheese balls soaked in sugary syrup. Its widely available in all sweet shops in India. You can also buy them in cans, which makes them available in Indian stores even outside India. I am a member of a Food Group on ….Read More….
Kaddu or Pethey ka halwa is very close to my heart because it reminds me of my Nani, my maternal grandmother. I used to spend a considerable time of my summer vacations as my Nani‘s house. Being the first grand daughter of my Grand Parents I was always given special attention. Not that my younger ….Read More….