Chayote Soup: a healthy winter comfort..

The season of chilling mornings & cozy nights is approaching near. Winters indeed has a charm in itself & can be enjoyed in one’s own way. Although sometimes it becomes a bit difficult to manage, with the cough & cold, chills, body aches & discomfort it brings, yet for some, this is the season of…

Sabudana Sweet Dumplings

Diwali has arrived, bringing with it the inevitable influx of sweets. The temptation of various sweetmeats, whether purchased from shops or made at home, is hard to resist. Although you might occasionally consider making or consuming healthier alternatives, more often than not, you find yourself giving in to the enticing, semi-healthy, or high-calorie nature of…

Tricolour Savoury Pancake

I wish all my fellow indians, a very Happy Independence day .. This is the 79th Indian Independence Day and in all these years, we all have learnt the true meaning of independence. Hope you all had a wonderful day today, recalling the essence of our true freedom. Independence or freedom in the real sense…

Jute Leaf Fritters – Paat Paataar Bora

Month of Baisakh has arrived with all its bloom marking the beginning of summer season & bringing with it the flavours of sweetness & joy. In Bengal, baisakh marks the begining of a new year and thus the first day of the month is celebrated as poila boisakh. This is also considered as the beginning…

Healthy Quinoa Burfi Recipe for You

Every season has a soul that defines it & so are the festivities that it brings. Festivals in our country are not mere celebrations but are the true essence of our culture, our values, our traditions and our civilisation. Every part of India is unique in its own way with so much heterogeneity yet holding…

Shankh Aalu/ Mishrikand Tikki- a tasty treat for your Saatvik days :

The auspicious occasion of Maha Shivaratri has arrived once again and we are geared up to immerse ourselves in the deep devotion of Lord Shiva & follow all the customary rituals associated with the festival. Among all the rituals, fasting is obviously an important aspect of all the hindu festivals, where after a day long…

Flavourful Tricolour Chaat for Republic Day.

Wishing all our Indian brothers & sisters a very happy Republic Day. Savour the flavour of Tricolour Thonga Chaat on this republic day. Throw some boiled green peas, corn & freshly grated coconut in a bowl. To this, add some chopped onion, green chillies & coriander leaves. Sprinkle with black salt & chaat masala. Squeeze…

Rediscovering the flavour of Goan Holle this festive season

This is Poush Parbon or Bhogali Bihu once again and the best way to celebrate the festival is to indulge yourself in the enjoyment of making and savouring delicious Pitha(s), the traditional sweetmeats or savouries with rice as an important ingredient along with other additives like jaggery, sesame seeds, coconut, lentils, sugar, cream, milk etc….

Eggless Savoury Cake packed with the goodness of Quinoa seeds.

Wish you a Merry Christmas πŸŽ„πŸŽ„β›ͺβœοΈπŸ””πŸ•―οΈπŸŒŸβ˜ƒοΈβ„οΈπŸŽ…πŸŽπŸ¦Œβ›„πŸ€Άβ­πŸ·πŸ§πŸ° and a great NEW YEAR ahead ! Christmas has arrived and baking activities are going on full swing in the households in this chilling weather. Baking is an emotion in this wonderful time of the year when merrymaking and celebrations are a top priority. Baking usually calls for consumption…