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sweet lemon pickle
Pickles, recipes

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
Curry, recipes, Snacks

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
recipes, Uncategorized

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
juice, mocktails, recipes

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
recipes, 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
Beverages, Pickles, recipes

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
Pickles, recipes

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
dessert, Snacks

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
Food journey, recipes, Uncategorized

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 […]

Kale chane ke kabab are ready
recipes, Snacks

Kale chane ke kabab: Oil free cooking

 

 I have always liked the taste of kala chana or black Bengal gram (Garbanzo beans/chickpeas). Be it soaked and sauteed dry black Bengal grams, or curry, I relish the flavor of this legume a lot. Apart from being rich in proteins, they also contain iron, phosphorus, folate, manganese, vitamin B6 […]