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• Double Cheese Burst Italian Pizza- How to Make Pizza at Home

  

  A dish which has accepted worldwide for it’s adaptability and versatile nature, it is none other than the Pizza. When we think of Pizza, we think of Italy... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Bhapa Sandesh/ Steamed Sandesh/ Steamed Cottage Cheese Fudge

  

  'Bhapa Sandesh' or steamed milk fudge need no introduction to any Bengali , for others it is a specific type of sweet or dessert created with chenna (Indian... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chai Ice Cream - How to Make Masala Chai Ice Cream at Home

  

  My mornings are never complete without a sip of chai . This has been a routine since I was a kid when mom would make the first batch of tea early in the... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Lychee Mojito- A Refreshing Summer Mocktail

  

  Mojito is a traditional Cuban highball consisting of white rum, sugar, lime juice, sparkling water, and mint. A mojito which does not have alcohol in it is a... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Kanji- How to Make Odia/oriya Dahi Kanji Recipe

  

  Kanji is an authentic Odia dish that is quite popular in Southern part of Odisha which is basically a soupy based dish with a unique sour taste. Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Story of My Pickle Journey- A Mother's Day Post

  

  Every Summer brings with it memories of my childhood and the excitement in seeing the bounty of fresh mangoes. So this time was no exception when a bagful of ra... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Sugar Palm Ice Cream- How to Make Ice Cream at Home Without Ice Cream Maker

  

  Ice Apple,Palm fruit, Sugar Palm, Tala Saja or Nungu is one such fruit you will find on every street corner during summer . Palm fruits or Sugar palm are... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Maah Choliyan Di Daal (Slow Cooked Punjabi Style Mixed Lentils Gravy)

  

  Maah di Dal, Kaali Dal or Urad Dal with skin – This Daal has so many different names which only indicates how widely loved and popular it is. Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Bhapa Mach- Steamed Fish in Mustard Sauce

  

  After experiencing terrible heat for the last few days, today the wind is whistling outside, the sky dark and looming with a streak of lightning flashes once... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Badi Chura

  

  One best thing about Bhubaneswar is that you get plenty of cool breeze in the evening, such a pleasant respite from the humid heat. Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Vegetables in Hot Garlic Sauce- Learn How to Make This Simple Indo-Chinese Recipe

  

  Indo Chinese cuisine is the adaptation of Chinese seasoning and cooking techniques to Indian tastes through a larger offering of vegetarian dishes. Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Wood Apple Tamarind Aquafresca- Fruity Refreshing Drink for Summer

  

  This light, refreshing non-alcoholic drink served throughout Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean, as well as Mexican cafés are made by combining fresh... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Buta Dali Aloo Kakharu Tarkari – Chana Dal with Potato and Pumpkin Curry

  

  Buta Dali Aloo Kakharu Tarkari – Chana dal cooked with potato and pumpkin is a a very sought after dish in every odia household. Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2016

• Mango Pomegranate & Tender Coconut Salsa- How to Make Easy Salsa Recipe for...

  

  Every summer has a story. With the mercury rising here, it brings with it sweet memories of my childhood, when we would wait for the summer vacation to start... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2016

• Sattu Ka Panna - Celebrating Maha Bisubha Sankranti

  

  Pana Sankranti or Maha Bishubha Sankranti is celebrated as the Odia New Year.This day marks the beginning of the New Year in the traditional Odia calendar. Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2016

• Shikanji: How to Make Nimbu Shikanji

  

  Traditionally, Shikanji is a spiced lemonade, which has lemon juice, roasted cumin powder, mint and black salt. It is so refreshing with loads of vitamin C. Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2016

• Chuin -Aloo –Baigan-Badhi- Tarkari( Drumstick-Potato -Brinjal in Mustard Sauce)

  

  The cuisine of Odisha has a distinctive rusticity in it which has not withered with the passage of time. A typical main course consists of rice along with... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2016

• Aam Panna Recipe, How to Make Aam Panna Preserve for the Summer

  

  Now that the summer has fully made its presence felt scorching heat and soaring temperature, it is time to bring down the heat with some desi thirst quenchers-... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Kulfi-The Traditional Indian Ice cream-How to Make No Cook Kulfi Using Bael Fruit

  

  Kulfi is a creamy traditional Indian Ice cream that has been India’s best dessert on a stick. Kulfi recipe has similarities to ice cream in appearance and taste... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pulihora - Tamarind Rice

  

  Pulihora or Andhra tamarind rice is often prepared during festivals and is offered as naivedyam to the gods. As Hindus consider turmeric powder a symbol of... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES