A simply scrumptious, nutritious, lowfat, vegetarian, figure friendly salad. Do you get hangry (angry when hungry?) I know I do. Lately I have been trying to shake off the extra pounds…..and it has not been easy. I get so irritable when I am hungry. So I look for foods that I absolutely love to eat... Continue Reading →
Getting ready for the New Year’s party? Try these scrumptious chips made with beetroot, malanga and sweet potato, with just a smidgen of olive oil,instead of deep frying! Dear friends, I am sharing a quick and easy recipe for my most favorite chips and my most popular posts for 2015, namely the Baked Shankarpali with... Continue Reading →
Another sweet for Navratri with a wholesome,earthy flavor and an enticing autumn aroma! An Indian fusion recipe that combines two classics-the classic pumpkin flavor of fall and the Konkani dhondas-a very earthy, homey flavor perfect for Navratri, a festival that also celebrates the wonders of Mother Earth. Dhondas is a very unique, sweet, eggless cake... Continue Reading →
Tropical guava and coconut flavored modak with a pistachio center….an exotic twist to the traditional pedha and modak! Lord Ganesha is worshipped as the God of wisdom and intellect and as the remover of obstacles. In India, the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated in homes and in communities for 10 days! The sweet modak... Continue Reading →
A special halwa for Narali Pournima and Raksha bandhan this weekend! Narali Pournima is a jubilant festival celebrated in Maharashtra and along some coastal areas in India. It is celebrated on the full moon day in the holy month of Shravan. The word naral means coconut. Pournima is the full moon day. The monsoon season,... Continue Reading →
Serves 4 This is an heirloom recipe that is very dear to my heart. This is my mom’s recipe. It brings back many happy memories that I shared with her. Of course, my curry never ever tastes as good as my mom’s did but I keep trying my best for my daughter. Rice bowl with... Continue Reading →
6 minute microwave chivda! POP Chivda made of Pohe, Oats and Papad that is ready in 6 minutes in the microwave and one that you just cannot resist 'popping' in your mouth!
Makes 12 small size laadus In India, tea is generally served with sweet and savory snacks. Laadus are the ‘roly poly’ traditional sweet snacks. In Maharashtra, they are enjoyed with the afternoon tea, along with a savory snack like chivda. Laadus are also served on festive occasions and are great as travel snacks. There are... Continue Reading →
Makes 6 Masala Papad Salad Cone servings I like my salads to be tantalizing ! Meaning that the salad has to be appealing enough for my eyes and my taste buds, that I reach for it 🙂 So I tried to make the Masala Papad salad. This healthy salad sure packs a lot of punch in a crunchy papad cone. Have you... Continue Reading →
serves 4 to 6 Bharli Vaangi literally translated, means stuffed eggplant. The stuffing in this case, is a freshly roasted and ground masala mixture. This dish is close to my heart and truly a treasured heirloom for me. Just as I aspire to recreate the incredibly delicious Bharli Vaangi my mother made, I remember her telling me... Continue Reading →
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