Dahi Palak is one of my favorite preparations of Palak which I have learnt from my mom. The garlic (Lehsun in hindi) adds a very nice taste to this dish. Not everyone likes Palak. But I have been lucky that my family enojys it and I dont really have to make too much of an […]
Spicy Potato Salad
A spicy potato salad is just what you need to go with a nice meal. It can be served as an appetizer or it can be served with the main course. It is very easy to make and we all loved it so much that it disappeared within minutes of being prepared. Making innovative salads […]
Dahi Poha or Dhayatle Fov
Dahi Poha or Dhayatle Fov is a Goan Poha recipe in which poha is mixed with yogurt and tempered with some spices. It is commonly made on the occasion of Diwali. In Goa, for Diwali a variety of poha are made: Dudhatle Fov – Poha Kheer, Batat Fov – Aloo Poha, Rosatle fov (Poha cooked […]
Mirchi Pakoras or Mirchi Bhajiyas
Mirchi Pakoras, also called as Chily Pakoras or Mirchi Bhajiyas are a wonderful treat for those who love the spiciness of green chilies. The green chilies are coated in a chickpea flour (besan) based batter and deep fried to get a crispy snack which goes amazingly well with a hot cup of tea. Mirchi Pakoras […]
Beetroot Raita
Beetroot Raita is a healthy and delicious side dish which combines the goodness of beetroot and yoghurt into an accompaniment which goes well with both rotis or rice. Plus the color is so attractive and tempting that my toddler took an instant liking to it right from the first time I prepared it 🙂 Here […]
Dum Pukht Biryani (Murg Dum Pukht)
Dum Pukht Biryani is a biryani prepared using the Dum Pukht method of cooking. Dum Pukht is the slow oven cooking method in which rice and meat are partially cooked separately and then layered together and cooked on very low flame in a sealed container. This ensures that all the ingredients release maximum flavor and the […]
Mint Yogurt Chutney
Mint Yogurt chutney or Mint Chutney with Yogurt combines the goodness of mint and yogurt and is generally served with tandoori, kebabs and tikkis (both vegetarian and non-vegetarian) Mint leaves are packed with nutrients such as calcium, phosphorous, vitamin C, D and E. All these nutrients and vitamins put together help in boosting the body’s immune […]
Whole Wheat Pancakes
Here is a recipe for healthy and tasty whole wheat pancakes which you are sure to enjoy. This recipe uses whole wheat flour instead of all purpose flour which is generally used for pancakes, hence making it really healthy. When it comes to kids, most parents have a common complain that their kids do not […]
