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• Khichdi - A Feast of the Lord

  

  To many, the humble khichdi or khichri or Khechudi, evokes a medley of emotions, by the mere mention of the name, one either loves or hates it. Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Dhokar Dalna ( Lentil Fritters in Potato & Tomato Gravy)

  

  Dhokar Dalna (Lentil fritters in Potato Tomato gravy) is a traditional dish from the Bengali Cuisine that's purely satvik, which was originally created by... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chaas/ Masala Chaas/Buttermilk -Summer Cooler to Beat the Heat, Desi Style.....

  

  Indian summercan get really mean. Being closer to the equator means it is bound to get really hot. For a couple of days the heatwave here makes the place feel... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Shrikhand-Creamy Yoghurt Infused with Custard Apple and Cardamom

  

  Shrikhand, creamy sweet hung curd, mildly flavored with crushed cardamom and saffron strands is a magical transformation of simple curd into a sweet delicacy... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Macha Tarkari( Odia Style Rohu Fish Curry)

  

  Odisha, previously known as Orissa, is one state that is traditionally famous for it's mouth watering delicacies of rice, lentils, desserts and sea food. Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Eggless Thandai Cookies Recipe- How to Make Thandai Cookies for Holi

  

  Holi – the festival of colours, marks the beginning of spring season and is celebrated in different parts of India though the rituals and customs to celebrate... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Kadhi Pakora Recipe

  

  Kadhi Pakora/ Pakode or kadhi chawal literally means “fritters with yoghurt”. The dish can be savoured both on special occasions or as part of the everyday meal... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Baked Mawa Gujiyas- How to Make Baked Mawa Gujiya

  

  Any festival in India is incomplete without dessert. Holi is one such festival which is about a riot of colors and can hardly be complete without a hearty dose... Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Thandai Phirni

  

  Phirni is a easy traditional Indian rice pudding like dessert which is prepared with full cream milk, basmati rice and sugar as main ingredients. Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Patrani Machchi

  

  Imagine a fish that is coated in coconut chutney, wrapped in banana leaves and steamed, this dish is one of the hallmarks of Parsi cuisine - influenced by the... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chicken Rezala Recipe

  

  Chicken Rezala is very popular and authentic dish originated in Bengal and highly influenced by Mughlai cuisine. This royal dish is simply magical with it’s... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Thandai - How to Make Thandai Masala at Home

  

  Thandai is a rich and nutritious drink that originates in the northern India. It is enriched with different nuts, dry fruits and some mild spices and rose... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Kiwi Cucumber Cooler

  

  A pitcher of cool, refreshing kiwi and cucumber makes any summer party a little more special. This refreshing cooler can be prepared up to a day in advance. Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Misa Mach Poora- Grilled Shrimp Recipe from Mizoram

  

  The land of the Seven Sisters - Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram and Tripura - is home to India’s largest collection of tribals... Read more

  Posted on 29 February 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Creamy Watermelon Granita

  

  Granita is the perfect refreshment when you're looking for an excuse to stick your face in the freezer every 30 minutes. Granita is much simpler than churned ic... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Capsicum Paneer

  

  Good Food is very often Simple Food....How true to it's nature. Simple food is always so soul satisfying. After a hard day's work, nothing satisfies like a... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Stuffed Dates Toffees

  

  Hey, we are once again back with our 28th Foodie Monady Bloghop event and what a fun choosing the theme for this time. It's always a pleasure to visit my... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2016 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES