Palak Paneer Kachori – updated on 06/03/2021 Palak Paneer Kachori is a deep fried snack where the flaky spinach pastry is filled with a spicy and delicious paneer filling. Best enjoyed hot with a chutney of your choice. Traditionally Gujarati kachori is filled either with fresh peas, fresh pigeon peas or with moong dal. Palak is…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Bajri Methi Na Dhebra Bajri Methi Na Dhebra or Vada are a popular Gujarati fried snack. It is made from bajri flour (millet), fresh fenugreek, spices and yogurt. Generally enjoyed as a snack in the morning or in the afternoon with some masala tea or plain yogurt. My favourite way to enjoy them is…
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Continue ReadingKanda Keri Nu Kachumber Kanda Keri Nu Kachumber or Mango Onion Salad is a simple but bursting with flavors kind of salad. Enjoy it as a part of your main meal, or with some khichdi or on its own as a snack. Healthy, its the best way to enjoy semi ripe mango during the summer…
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Continue ReadingRECIPE: GUJARATI STEAMED MUTHIYA Gujarati Steamed Muthiya is a delicious, easy to make and versatile snack. Usually, muthiya or muthia is steamed, cut into pieces and then stir fried with tempering ingredients. Versatile because you can add different vegetables to the basic dough, you can add diferent flours too. What is Muthiya/ Muthia? The name…
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Continue ReadingUpdated 13th June 2020 Happy Father’s Day Dad June – 2016 Though Father’s Day is celebrated on different dates by different countries, the one that is commonly celebrated by most people is the Sunday that falls during the third week of June. I cannot remember the last time I celebrated Father’s Day with my Dad…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Moong Dal Dhokla Moong Dal Dhokla unlike the chana dal ones tend to be really soft. They do not get stuck down your throat. I learned how to make Dhokla from my mother in law Nunu, but using chana dal and rice. When my hubby got to know he is allergic to chickpeas (chana),…
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Continue Readingkutch street food Dabeli which actually means pressed in Gujarati, is a simple but tasty dish which originates from Mandvi in the Kutch area of Gujarat. It goes by the name of Kutchi dabeli, desi burger, kutchi burger and has become very popular as street food in many parts of India. Its simply spicy mashed…
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Continue ReadingRECIPE : Bajri Na Dhebra/ Millet Fenugreek Flatbread What is Bajri Na Dhebra/ Millet Fenugreek Flatbread? Bajri na Dhebra/ Millet Fenugreek Flatbread is a famous Gujarati snack prepared from pearl millet flour and loads of fresh fenugreek. Generally enjoyed hot for breakfast or as a snack. Usually Bajri na dhebra are served with some pickle…
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Continue ReadingEVENT: FOODIES_REDOING OLD POSTS RECIPE: CABBAGE PAKORA | KOBI NA BHAJIA Cabbage Pakora | Kobi Na Bhajia are so easy to make, crispy on the outside and soft and spongy inside. Just a few simple ingredients and this hot snack comes together in a matter of minutes. Enjoy them piping hot with your favourite chutney…
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Continue Readingremembering Mangalore A few days ago Beena a food blogger like me, posted vegetable cutlets and immediately it brought back some fond memories of Mangalore. Ajay went to Mangalore for his post grad course and I stayed back in Mombasa with my in laws. During my short visit to the coastal town, Ajay took me…
