Tilwadi is a sweet, healthy recipe which is made on the occasion of Makar Sankrant. It is made by using handful ingredients such as sesame seeds, jaggery, ghee and dry coconut. Til means sesame seeds and wadi literally means small square bars. Makar Sankranti is celebrated on 14 January every year. It marks the termination […]
Christmas baking would be incomplete without making this traditional fruit cake. This is a dense cake packed with booze soaked fruits and nuts. This cake is made months ahead traditionally, and is fed with alcohol until you are ready to serve it. You will definitely feel the warmth of the alcohol in every bite you […]
A traditional Christmas cake is a rich, decadent cake packed with fruits which have been soaked in rum/ brandy or any booze of your choice (soaking them in a non- alcoholic beverage is also an option. Read the questions/tips section to know more). There are many variations of this Christmas cake as each country has […]
Jeera Rice has to be the most ordered rice dish in a restaurant. No restaurant meals were ever complete without ordering this. Having guests over??? Make this jeera rice which perfectly pairs with any type of curry and even with dal. Simple and delectable rice will surely will be enjoyed by all your guests. Jeera […]
Sabudana ladoo are a must have during fasting in my home, be it the Shravan month or Navratri, my mom always makes them. Call them sago ladoo, tapioca pearl ladoos, javvarisi ladoo either ways these are awesome. Sabudana Ladoo require very handful of ingredients and are ready quickly. With Navratri starting today, what would have […]
A good Coconut Macaroon is an irresistible thing. You can’t stop having just one. These are perfect cookies which are soft and chewy in the interior and crunchy and coconuty and flaky on the exterior. The best part of baking Coconut Macaroon is that it is a one bowl recipe and the cookies are ready […]
Naan is a leavened, oven baked flat bread which is hugely popular and an integral part of the Indian Cuisine. Like most breads, naan too is made with basic ingredients like flour, yeast, water, sugar and yogurt. Mostly in western countries it is referred as Naan Bread. Traditionally, they are baked inside a very hot […]
Mokali dal is a traditional Maharashtrian recipe. It is very commonly distributed as ‘prasad’ on the day of Ganapati Visarjan, Anant Chaturdashi. The word Mokali (Marathi word) means separated. In this recipe, soaked chana dal (split chickpeas) is grounded with green chillies, and later sauteed with tadka (tempering) and garnished. It is sauteed until all […]
My mother in Law is an amazing cook. For her cooking isn’t following any measurements or any directions, but it is more of her experience, her expertise, memories and hand down recipes from generation to another. I am truly amazed by her simple and delectable recipes which she manages to make using a handful and […]
Bhakri is a staple in many Maharashtrian household. Bhakri is a round flat unleavened Indian bread that’s healthy and nutritious too.A perfect pairing with any curries, both veg and non veg, green leafy vegetables, or with hirvi mirchi cha thecha or lasun chutney (garlic chutney), dry fish, pitala and even with a dollop of ghee […]
Dal ki Dulhan is a one pot meal dish that is made by simmering wheat flour dumplings in sweet, spicy, tangy dal. It is wholesome meal that is extremely healthy and filling. This dish serves as a beautiful combination of required carbs, fiber and protein. The word Dulhan means Bride. The dish gets its curious […]
BLUEBERRIES- THE BLUES THAT MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD Summer time is the best time. Summer means longer days so more outside time, picnics and vacations. And summer brings in a bounty of all the succulent and scrumptious fruits. And Summer brings Blueberries and I find a perfect excuse to bake this luscious Blueberry Ricotta Cake. […]
Ragda Patties or Ragda Pattice is one of my favorite Mumbai street food. One can never go to Mumbai and not eat the chaat there. Ragda Pattice has two main componenets- Ragda which is made from dried white peas and pattice which is pan-fried or shallow fried potato patties are These are topped with the […]
Puri/Poori is a deep fried puffed Indian bread. It is the most loved and cherished recipe all over India. Though it is deep fried you just cannot stop after eating one. In our home, no birthday, anniversary celebrations or festivities would ever be complete without these crispy, fluffy Puri/Poori. We would often eat it as […]
Kasoori Methi chicken curry or chicken curry with fenugreek is a moderately spiced, scrumptious chicken recipe. A super quick recipe that will definitely leave you and your guests impressed. If you are bored with your same good old chicken recipe, then this is a must try. This recipe is a family favorite. This recipes requires […]
The Dry Coconut Garlic Chutney(Lasun – Khobra chutney) is a staple in a Maharashtrian household. Lasun is garlic and khobra is coconut in Marathi Lasanchi chutney is a spicy and piquant chutney made in minutes and with just few ingredients. Whenever I am too tired to make veggie, this chutney has always come to my […]
Yellow Rice is a simple rice which has spices and turmeric (hence the color) and goes really well with any type of curries. The credit for this recipe goes to my Mother-in -law. She makes this rice whenever she makes chicken or lamb curry. No chopping required for this rice. Just oil and the spices. […]
Nothing says ‘HOME’ like the smell of baking. I am a procrastibaker ?. Procrastibaking is the practice of baking something in order to put off doing something else you need to do. For me baking is so intensely satisfying, a perfect stress buster. I love how the entire house is filled with the sweet, buttery, sugary aroma of freshly baked […]