Cuisine: Indian

Khandvi recipe

Khandvi recipe: cooking without oil

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Last month was the month of festivities in India. When there is a festival, how can anyone avoid feasting? We indulged in various delicacies to our heart’s content. Now when we are done with festivals and celebrations, it is time to take care of our health. Today I will share […]

 
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moong dal barfi

Recipe of moong dal barfi: an easy method

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I have always been fond of moong dal (green lentil) halwa made by my mother. She is a cook par excellence, and meticulously makes halwa, cooking it on low flame for about an hour. It requires continuous stirring and scraping as dal paste has a tendency to stick to the […]

 
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Kuttu atta recipe : Kuttu ki barfi

Kuttu ki barfi : kuttu atta recipe for fast

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In my previous post I had discussed about the health benefits of kuttu atta (buckwheat flour). I have been eating kuttu ke atte ki puri during fasts for many years. I did not know the health benefits of this flour. Since puris are deep fried, and are a little heavy […]

 
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An easy recipe of Kalakand

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  Today I will share the recipe of kalakand. It is a traditional Indian sweet, a specialty of Rajasthan. It is in fact a type of milk cake. Traditionally it involves slow cooking of milk, and then partially curdling it with alum. But here I will share a quick method to […]

 
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Aam Panna

Aam Panna – healthy mango drink for summers

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At most of the places in India, the weather becomes very hot in summers. There are many places where the temperature reaches close to 50°C (122°F). It becomes imperative to take all precautions to protect oneself from heat stroke. I have heard that many people keep onion in their pocket […]

 
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Spicy Mutton Curry

Spicy Mutton Curry

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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. […]

 
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Chana Masala Recipe

Chana Masala Recipe

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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 […]

 
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