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…
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Thecha /Chhencha,….the delicious Indian hand pounded condiments to spice up your meals
Thecha(s) are quientessential part of Maharashtrian cuisine. For those who are unfamiliar to it, thecha(s) are condiments prepared from coarsely grounded mixtures of spices & seasonings often served as chutneys or accompaniments to spice up your meals, breakfast or snacks making it more interesting in a healthy way. They are loaded with fibers, proteins, vitamins…
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 ππβͺβοΈππ―οΈπβοΈβοΈπ ππ¦βπ€Άβπ·π§π° 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…
Delicious Ice Cream Shondesh Recipe with Beetroot Halwa | Bengali Dessert for Festivals
Hathi Ghoda Palki ! Jay Kanhaiyya Laal Ki ! The birth festival of lord krishna is here once again and we are in the joyous spirit of celebrating every bit of its unique escapade. To make this celebration more exciting, here is the recipe of Bengal’s ice cream shondesh which I have prepared for the…
Tiranga Meal Platter: Honouring Indian Independence Day Spirit
Jai Hind Jai Bharat ! Mera Bharat Mahaan ! Wish you all a very happy and vibrant 78th Indian Independence Day ! With India strengthening its position on the world stage, we indians are filling with pride each day with every triumph of our Bharat ! Our national festivals, whether it is the Independence Day,…
Taro Stolon Tangy Dry Curryβ¦..Kochur Lotir Tok Korua
Since my childhood days until now, in the rainy season during the monsoons, my father certainly brings home taro stolons especially for my mother from the daily or weekly markets, when it becomes available in plenty, as this is one of her favourite items. She has different recipes with this healthy and tasty ingredient, be…
Chaltar Tok
Bengali cuisine is usually considered comparatively lower in calories compared to most of the other Indian cuisines, but still full of flavours. The spice level is moderate and well balanced. If there is a strongly flavoured ingredient, there is also a mellow ingredient to counter it. A typical Bengali meal comprises of components ranging from…
Chilled Ash Gourd Relish with Poppy seeds,…A Vegan Dessert
Wish you all a happy, colourful & flavourful Holi ! The festival of colours have arrived again and since Holi is a splash of colours and a bash of flavours, rejoicing and merrymaking on this occasion will also mean a culinary celebration. Amidst the plethora of alluring and popular items for the festival e.g., gujjiyas,…
No Oil Sabudana Saatwik Pulao
Om Namah Shivaya !.. Happy Mahashivratri to all ! India is a land of festivities and every indian hindu festival is a celebration of food in itself. The kind of food that characterizes hindu festivals are mostly vegetarian and that too of the Saatwik type, which are vegetarian without onion and garlic. Saatwik food are…