Instant Rawa Idli (without the oil)
Idli is a very popular South Indian breakfast dish. Normally it takes about a day for the batter to ferment properly but Rawa Idli can be made instantaneously so if […]
Author: ruchi
Vegetable Pizza from scratch
While it’s easy to just order pizza from a restaurant, it just can’t compete with the home made pizza. You decide which vegetables you want, the quantity of cheese, the […]
Kalakand (from khoya and paneer)
Kalakand is a refreshingly delicious sweet, that tastes the best when it’s fresh. Fortunately it’s not too difficult to make so you can enjoy it at any time. Preparation […]
Cheese Toast
Cheese Toast is a quick and delicious snack that can be eaten at any time, be it breakfast or a late night snack. Preparation Time: None Cooking Time: 10 […]
Masala Makhane (Puffed Lotus Seeds)
Usage of makhane or puffed lotus seeds has been limited to mostly sweets only but this recipe makes a quick savory snack out of makhane. Since these are full of […]
Nutty Jaggery/Gur
As per Ayurveda, Jaggery (Gur) is a complex sugar that gradually releases energy so the chances of it getting converted into fat are really low. Not only that, it works […]
Paneer in Coconut Gravy
Paneer in Coconut Gravy is a nice variation from regular paneer curry to wow your family. Preparation Time: 30 minutes Servings: 6 Difficulty: Easy Ingredients Paneer (Cottage Cheese) 200 gm […]
Meethe Poode/Gulgule
Meethe Poode/Gulgule is the traditional sweet made in North India to break the Karva Chauth and Hoyi fast. It’s a very simple and a hearty homemade sweet, which requires only […]
Rajasthani Churma
Churma is the staple sweet of Rajasthan, traditionally served with Dal and Baati. In North India, Churma is a sweet made on Diwali. It’s really simple to make and hearty […]
Chinese Style Potatoes
I don’t know if Chinese Style Potatoes is an authentic Chinese recipe or not because I have never eaten it in any of the authentic Chinese restaurants but it certainly […]
Butter Paneer
This Butter Paneer recipe is easily the best paneer curry I have ever had at home, totally restaurant style. Jains can skip the onion in this recipe and it will […]
Bajra Parantha (Savory Millet Pancake)
Jowar and Bajra have always been very cheap grains grown in India and Africa, traditionally used to feed animals. Recently people have started realizing that these are actually very healthy […]
Apple Ginger Chutney
Do you get into the situations where the fruits are wilting on the counter and no one is eating them? Well, here is a good solution. Make a chutney out […]
Dry Mango Pickle
I remember from my childhood, whenever we travelled my Mom always prepared Potatoes and Puri and packed this Dry Mango Pickle as an accompaniment. I guess it was easy to […]
Palak Paneer Using Yogurt (Cottage Cheese in Spinach)
Palak Paneer is the most popular spinach preparation in the Indian cuisine. Surprisingly because of spinach and paneer, it’s very healthy too. Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes […]
Vegetable Biryani
A Hyderabadi friend taught me this wonderful Vegetable Biryani recipe. It requires some preparation but it’s worth the effort. Preparation Time: 60 minutes Servings: 2 Difficulty: Medium Ingredients Basmati Rice […]
Kashmiri Dum Aloo (Pressure Cooked Potatoes)
Dum Aloo is the most popular potato dish served in North Indian restaurants. This recipe originated from Kashmir, the north most part of India. Dum is a technique in which […]
Mango Mint Chutney
Mango Mint Chutney is a perfect accompaniment to any Indian snack in summers when coriander is difficult to find. Make it in abundance and freeze it for the off season. […]
Andhra Style Eggplants
Andhra Style Eggplants preparation is like Punjabi Bharta but with Andhra style spices. Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 Difficulty: Easy Ingredients Small Eggplants 8 […]
Jamun Drink
Jamun (Jambul) is an evergreen tropical tree native to Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, and Indonesia. Jamun fruits are available only for a month in the whole […]