Author: Vandana Mathur

Thandai recipe

Thandai recipe | how to make thandai syrup

Thandai or sardai is a perfect drink for summers. This milk based drink is very nutritious and produces cooling effect in our body. We can make thandai syrup and store it in bottle and make thandai quickly whenever we want to.

 
sweet lemon pickle

Sweet lemon pickle | Nimbu ka khatta mitha achar

Sweet lemon pickle has a combination of sweet and tangy flavor. This simple pickle has very few ingredients, and is oil free. Lemon pickle that is available in market contains oil, whereas this version of healthy sweet lemon pickle can be easily made at home.

 
Sukhi arbi recipe for fast

Sukhi Arbi recipe for vrat | Dry curry of Taro roots

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 […]

 
navratri fast recipes

Navratri fast recipes | delicious recipes for vrat

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 […]

 
Amla lemon ginger squash

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

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 […]

 
carot coconut soup

Recipe of carrot coconut soup – a healthy soup

For how long can we eat the sametomato soup. Here is a recipe of carrot coconut soup that is inspired by Thai flavors.

 
Gajar ki kanji is ready

How To Make Gajar Ki Kanji | Fermented Carrot Drink

Gajar ki kanji is fermented carrot drink that is tasty as well as nutritious. Carrots are cut into batons, and added to boiled water. Grounded mustard seeds, salt and pepper is added. Kanji is left to ferment at a warm place.

 
gajar gobhi shalgam ka achar

Gajar Gobhi Shalgam ka Achar | Carrot Cauliflower Turnip Pickle

In winters the market is full of fresh vegetables and fruits of various kinds. Thus this is the perfect time to preserve these vegetables and fruits for future consumption. Today I will share the recipe to make gajar gobhi shalgam ka achar (pickle of carrot, cauliflower, and turnip). This spicy […]

 
til gur ke laddu

How to make til gur ke laddu | sesame candies

It is a tradition in India to make til gur ke laddu (sesame seed candies) during winter months, and especially during Makar Sankranti. These delicious laddus are very nutritious. They are easy to make, and require just two main ingredients.

 
Snicker pinwheel sandwich

Recipes for Christmas Dinner, New Year Party

We all like to bid adieu to the year that has gone by, and welcome the New year with style. First there is Christmas, and then the New Year Eve bash, that we all look forward to. If you are planning a get together of family and friends on these […]