Author: Vandana Mathur

Spicy Mutton Curry

Spicy Mutton Curry

Mutton curry/ Lamb curry: After a number of vegetarian and vegan recipes, I thought its good time to share an authentic traditional non-vegetarian recipe. So here is North Indian style mutton curry, slowly cooked in a number of aromatic spices. In South Asia, term mutton is used for goat’s meat. […]

 
Kiwi Cucumber Mint Mocktail

Kiwi cucumber mint mocktail | Cool kiwi cucumber mint drink

The weather has become very hot here. It is necessary to keep ourselves hydrated in this harsh summer. My son gorges on caffeinated cold drinks and syrupy ready-made fruit juices throughout the day. In order to keep hydrated, and at the same time enjoy something satiating as well as healthy, […]

 
Kiwifruit : helath benefits

Kiwifruit : health benefits

Kiwifruit has become hugely popular the world over.  Consuming it has many health benefits. This exotic fruit is said to be native to China. It was brought to New Zealand by missionaries in early 20th century, and gained huge popularity there. By mid 20th century the country started exporting it […]

 
Chana Masala Recipe

Chana Masala Recipe

An easy chana masala recipe (chhole or chickpeas or garbanzo beans) Indian cuisines are world famous for their spices and heat. Today I will share chana masala recipe. It is a very popular side dish originally from Punjab, and is eaten with flat Indian bread such as bhatura, kulcha, or […]

 
Pinwheel sandwich

Pinwheel Sandwich – Easy Recipe

Today I will share a quick and easy method to make attractive and tasty sandwiches.  Pinwheel sandwich  can be passed around as snack item with cocktails. You can make them in advance, relieving you of the hassle of spending your most of the time in kitchen, when you will like […]

 
Paneer Kulcha without oven

Paneer Kulcha without oven

Stuffed Indian Bread This is a flat bread from Punjab, a state in North India. Traditionally it is made in a tandoor, a clay oven. Earlier, it was common to have a communal tandoor in all the villages of Punjab. Even now these are found in some villages. But with […]

 
spring time

Spring is in the air…..

Spring season is now here with all its beauty and hope. The flowers are in full bloom, and the weather is perfect. It is the time to rejoice, and celebrate the beauty of nature. Spring is celebrated throughout the world in some way or the other. In Thailand there is […]

 
Bhapa Doi: steamed yogurt pudding

Bhapa Doi: Steamed Yogurt Pudding

Bengal is in the eastern part of India. It has rich cultural heritage. My father worked in Bengal for around nine years. During that period I got an opportunity to look at Bengali culture closely. They are very fond of their food, and more so their sweet dishes. Many Bengali […]

 
Healthy and tasty fruit salad

Healthy And Tasty Fruit Salad

This fruit salad has become a hit in our household. The colorful fruits and leaves make it very tempting. I always have a problem that my family never bothers to eat fruits on their own. I have to personally hand over the fruits to them . Due to this many […]

 

Tomato Rasam Recipe

Rasam is a kind of spicy soup, that is made almost every day in South Indian homes. It is eaten with rice, or can be taken as soup. Whenever we go out for a South Indian dinner, my husband  enjoys eating it the most. Tamarind pulp, tomato, and spices are […]