EVENT: FOODIES_ REDOING OLD POSTS #29 Updated on 10/07/2020 I have so many old posts that need a new look. However, when I cook the regular dishes like Bhinda ni Kadhi I tend to forget to take new clicks. I’ve now got sticky labels on my kitchen wall depending on what veggies or fruits I…
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Continue ReadingIdli Sambar Idli Sambar is a fluffy soft, melt in the mouth fermented and steamed breakfast, served with a delicious, piping hot lentil stew and topped with fresh coconut chutney. Not only is idli sambar a healthy breakfast, but also the fermentation process increases the bioavailability of proteins, and enriches the idli with vitamin B. Low…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Dal Makhani Dal Makhani is a popular lentil dish from the North Indian Cuisine. Dal is lentils and makhani is butter. Therefore as the name suggests this lentil curry is rich and creamy. Both cream and butter contribute to the richness and the spices make it exotically flavourful. The lentils or dal used for…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Bean Burgers These Bean burgers with some Tex Mex flavours are so hearty, filling, flavourful and healthy too. You can bake, pan fry or grill the bean patties. Enjoy them with buns or simply with a salad and guacamole. After trying out this simple bean burger recipe you’ll stop buying those flavourless frozen ones.…
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Continue ReadingEVENT: FOODIES_ REDOING OLD POSTS #30 Updated on 24/07/2020 I have so many old posts that need a new look. How many times I must have prepared this easy pasta with spinach sauce but did not remember to take better clicks. Eventually, when I made it day before yesterday, remembered to take better photos. The…
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Continue ReadingEVENT: FOODIE’S REDOING OLD POSTS #12 Updated: This post has been updated for the Facebook group called Foodie’s_Redoing Old Posts. Its a group that Renu who blog’s at Cook With Renu, thought out and put into action. We’re on our 12th re-doing old post and I simply love this group. Why? Well, its got me to…
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Continue Readingcreamy and yummy Cowpeas or chora/choli as its called in gujarati are grown in Asia, Africa and US. The variety of cowpeas are many. Right from the black eyed cowpea to the brown kidney shaped variety. For this recipe I have used the brown or deep red variety which is commonly grown in Kenya. I…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Gujarati Style Kadhi Gujarati Style Kadhi is a staple in most Gujarati homes. It is a yogurt based curry that is usually enjoyed with some plain rice, pulao or khichdi. Plain yogurt is whisked with water, chickpea flour and spices are added. It is then cooked over low heat till it becomes thick and…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Vegetable Khichdi Vegetable Khichdi is a wholesome, nutritious, healthy one pot meal. Served with some roasted papad, pickle and plain yogurt or raita it is comfort food. This recipe is versatile as you can add vegetables of your choice, use any dal or lentil and doesn’t need to be served with kadhi. Memories Every…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Moriyo Khichdi | Sama Khichdi Moriyo Khichdi | Sama Khichdi is a gluten free, easy to make, healthy dish that is usually enjoyed during fasting days like Navratri, Ekadashi, Ram Navmi, etc. However, it can be enjoyed on non fasting days as moriyo or barnyard millet is easy to digest and filling. While I…
