Recipe: White Dhokla White Dhokla also known as Idra, Idada, Idla or Khatta Dhokla is a traditional Gujarati steamed snack made from a batter of rice and lentils or dals. Enjoyed usually as a snack or as a part of a thali, it is commonly served with mango ras and puri. It is different from…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Dangella | Tawa Handvo Dangella | Tawa Handvo is a traditional Gujarati recipe where the handvo batter is cooked on a tawa instead of baking it. It is a Gujarati style savoury pancake. Above all, it is a delicious and healthy breakfast, tea time snack or a light dinner or lunch meal. The advantage…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Quinoa Dhokla Quinoa Dhokla is a gluten free, protein rich, healthy snack or breakfast option. Easy to make, these spongy, melt in the mouth dhokla are a good way to include protein rich quinoa in your family’s diet. And the best part is that they taste good whether they are hot or cold. This…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Bajra Methi Muthiya/ Bajri Methi Na Muthiya Bajra Methi Muthiya is a healthy and steamed Gujarati snack. More popularly known as Bajri Methi Na Muthiya, they are easy to make and delicious. Especially when stir fried with garlic and served with a drizzle of lemon juice. What is Muthiya? The name actually comes from…
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Continue ReadingEVENT: FOODIEMONDAY/BLOGHOP THEME: #274 WINTER VEGGIES RECIPE: PEAS & POTATO PATTIS – SURTI STYLE What is Peas & Potato Pattis – Surti Style Peas & Potato Pattis – Surti style, is fresh peas stuffed in mashed potato and fried, much like a croquette. The only difference is that the potato covering is not usually coated…
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Continue ReadingEVENT: FOODIEMONDAY/BLOGHOP THEME: #272 DIWALI RECIPE: SEV MUMRA What is Sev Mumra? Sev Mumra is basically an Indian Savory Snack that can be stored for at least a month. Generally, this snack is prepared in a large batch. Basically, there are two main parts to Sev Mumra – the Sev and Mumra. Both Sev and Mumra…
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Continue Reading.EVENT: FOODIEMONDAY/BLOGHOP THEME: #264 TIME FOR THALI RECIPE: GUJARATI THALI & METHI NA GOTA What is a Thali? Thali in Hindi means plate. It is a round platter on which food is served, commonly in the South Asian and South East Asian Countries. In India thali refers to a variety of food served on one…
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Continue ReadingRecipe: Xtra Flaky Farsi Puri Xtra Flaky Farsi Puri is a more flakier version of the traditional farsi puri recipe. Layers are created to give it that flaky texture and it tastes so good. These Puris are normally enjoyed with some spicy masala tea. I remember my mum would often make this kind of farsi…
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Continue ReadingEVENT: MEGA BLOGGING MARATHON#92 THEME: A-Z FLATBREADS AND MORE – INDIAN FLATBREADS RECIPE: WHEAT KHAKHRA Wheat Khakhra is a Gujarati savoury, thin, crispy flatbread that is usually enjoyed as a snack with some tea or khakhra masala. As little oil or ghee is used to make them, khakhras are very healthy and make a good…
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Continue ReadingMOTHER’S DAY RECIPE: MUM’S MATAR KACHORI/GUJARATI PEAS KACHORI Mum’s Matar Kachori/Gujarati Peas Kachori is a deep fried snack with a filling of spicy fresh peas in a flaky and crispy pastry. Mum’s matar kachori is so delicious and she made them perfectly. She didn’t use garam masala. Simply spiced with fresh green chilis and ginger…