Month: March 2017

Sukhi arbi recipe for fast

Sukhi Arbi recipe for vrat | Dry curry of Taro roots

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Arbi or colocasia roots (Taro) are native to India, and other Asian countries.  One of the oldest vegetable of the subcontinent was a prefered tuber, before potato took its place. Potato was introduced to India by the Dutch in late eighteenth century, and gradually gained popularity, and has now completely […]

 
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navratri fast recipes

Navratri fast recipes | delicious recipes for vrat

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Here I will share a collection of some delicious navratri fast recipes that you can try during fasting. Navratri or nine nights (literally) is considered to be the holiest period of the year by Hindus. Navratri falls twice in an year. Chaitra navratri falls in spring, whereas sharad navratri falls […]

 
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Amla lemon ginger squash

Amla lemon ginger squash | a drink made of Indian gooseberry lemon and ginger

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I grew up at various places in central India. It had rich flora and fauna, and there were many beautiful and scenic places of untouched  natural beauty. We would often go for picnic on the riverside, or forests. All this led to my increased interest in plants and trees of […]

 
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