Aamla Kuchcha / Gooseberry grated pickles

Winter is commencing!! Cold and cough has entered most of our houses. You could easily hear the loud sneezing or coughing sounds of your neighbors during early morning hours. This is the best time to introduce the highly beneficial Gooseberries or aamla in your daily diet. These are the richest source of vitamin C, vitamin…

Quail Masala

These bird game recipes are the best when it comes to taste and health. Quails also known as bird games or Bater (in Hindi) are rich in micro nutrients and vitamins like B complex, folate and vitamin E and K.  They have extremely low skin fat and low cholesterol value. These game meats are recommended for people…

Tomato chilly and garlic ketchup

There are times when you feel like making your own combinations as per your taste. Whenever I had savoury snacks like samosa, chaats or crisps, I yearned for a tomato ketchup that had more chilly garlic flavour in it, but I failed to get that in a ready made bottle. This is when my mom…

Doodh Pitthas/ Stuffed rice dumplings

  This is a traditional dessert of North East parts of India usually made in the winter months (Paush mahina) . This unique recipe is made by preparing a milk fudge that is stuffed inside a rice ball and dipped in a dense milk syrup. Unlike other dumplings, they are not steamed rather they are…

Besan Halwa

Besan halwa or roasted gram flour pudding is a common North Indian dessert. This is one recipe I always ask my Mom for. Though a very easy recipe but it takes lots of effort and practice to get the perfect taste. Finally, I have managed to get the perfect taste like my Mom’s. This is…

Prawn Butter Masala

Now a days, I have fallen in love with the King prawns. Each time, I cook something, I feel like including them. Here’s another prawn recipe of mine to soothe your taste buds. It is mildly spicy, tangy, tasty and makes your meal complete. The best part is the ease in cooking. It gets ready…

Tamatar chutney / Sweet Tomato dip

If you are looking for something hot, sweet and tangy, this is for you. An amazing combination that goes perfect with all snacks. A very easy to cook dip that gets ready in minutes. I remember, when I was a small kid, I would eat dozens of pooris with this chutney. I enjoy this chutney…

Golgappas or pani puri

Golgappa or gupchups or pani puri or phhuchkas, called by many other names, is an epitome of Indian roadside snack. It is found in almost every part of India with a little alteration. The thin,crispy hollow balls with savoury tangy filling will make you drool. Now a days, with so many fusions coming around, you…

Bhindi Bharwa / Stuffed Okra

This is my mom’s recipe and everyone in the family loves.Whenever we have guests,this recipe is sure to be served and they too love.Even if you are a hard core non-vegetarian,you cannot resist munching these super tasty,tangy bhindis/okras.The best part is the way my mom prepares as you won’t find this style of preparing stuffed…

Sabudana Upma / Sago Savoury Pudding

Sabudana Upma or poha or khichdi is an Indian dish usually prepared when we observe “Fast” on religious days.Its a simple,savoury,tangy and light meal.The main ingredients include potatoes,sabudana/sago and cumin seeds. Sabudana or sago or tapioca can be found all across the world.Sago is nearly pure carbohydrate and has very little protein, vitamins, or minerals….

Nimki / Namakpaare/Diamond cut Salted Biscuits

Nimki or namakpaare are the most commonly made savoury snack in India.People enjoy them with their evening tea.Easy to store,they are the best when it comes to travelling.You can munch these salted and crispy snack in any-time of your day. Preparation Time:15 minutes Frying Time:20-25 minutes Servings-4-5 Ingredients: 1 cup All purpose flour 1 tbsp…

Gudma/Guramma/Tangy mango chutney

Gudma as the name spells is the combination of Gudd(jaggery) and Ma(raw mango).A very sweet and tangy in taste is loved by people of ages.This is one recipe which used to make me wait anxiously for summers. Before one jar of these would get over, my mom had to be ready with the second round of making…