Nuts Chikki is a popular and traditional Indian candy made with a mix of almond, cashew, pistachios and flavoured with cardamom . It is one of the exotic Chikki variations . Traditionally sugar is used to make this candy but I have used jaggery . One needs to melt the jaggery with out using any…
Amla Candy is a healthy , nutritious candy prepared with gooseberries . These are a powerhouse of vitamin C and can be stored for a long time . My this week’s theme is Candies come in Different Shapes. I have always visualized Candies as those hard sugar based sweets, and nothing beyond that. When Valli…
Vatana Bateta nu Paratha is a stuffed flat bread made with a stuffing of peas .The dough is made with potatoes and flour . Vatana is the Gujrati name for green peas and bateta is potatoes . Since I chose to give a Gujju name I decided to make the paratha following the typical…
Almond Cranberry Bites are no cook mini vegan bites made with almonds , cranberries , dates and oats . They are nutritious and a perfect bite for anytime munch . These are perfect energy bites which are simple to make and easy to carry while you travel . A couple of these packed in a…
Shengdanyachi Chutney is a dry flavorful chutney from a Maharashtrian kitchen , where peanuts are the star ingredient. The Chutney has a good shelf life. Sheng is the maharashtrian name for peanuts and this chutney is a must in every Maharashtrian house . Each and every ingredient in this chutney has a special place in…
Samosa Pockets are a delicious, crispy and flaky pastry made with readymade sheets and a potato, peas and peanut suffing. For the second day of Special Theme I have another recipe from my Sindhi Thali . These Samosa Pockets are not something truly Sindhi , but I have used a stuffing that mom used to…
Aloo ja Masale wara Karela are stuffed bitter gourds with potatoes , these potatoes are seasoned with pickle spices . These make a wonderful side dish and can be served with any dal or curry . It is the last week of BM #97 and under Special Theme I shall be posting recipes from the…
Chickpea Roll Ups are gluten free rolls , which are quick to make and make a delicious party snack . Chickpea crepes are a common breakfast in my house , well at times I make them even for lunch . These crepes are a common sight on the streets of Delhi. Sometimes I just make…
Sattu ki Roti is a gluten free Indian flatbread from Bihar . Sattu is a flour prepared from ground cereals and pulses. The Sattu ki Roti has a delicious taste and one can enjoy it as it is or you could even serve it with a curry . Some few years back I had heard…
Pearl millet garlic crackers are crackers made with bajra and flavoured with fresh green garlic . These are gluten free crackers. Gluten is a General name for proteins found in wheat and by products of wheat . Gluten helps food to maintain their shape , acting as a glue . We hear so much about…