Yakh Dar Behesht is a Persian Rice Pudding which literally means Ice in Paradise . Yakh is Ice , Dar is in and Behesht is Paradise . The dessert has been so aptly named . Yakh Dar Behesht is a milk based dessert , which is very delicate and aromatic . The dessert is soft…
Beetroot Pani Poori is a fusion version of the regular Golgappas, or Puchkas where we stuff a crisp poori with condiments and enjoy with a flavored spiced water. Wishing all my friends a Happy New Year and I begin my first post of the year with a Fusion Street Food. I am sure by now…
Makai nu khichyu is a type of porridge made from yellow corn flour , or Makai ka Atta . It is a breakfast dish from Rajasthan . Rajasthan is a state which is a dessert and food that could last for several days and could be eaten without heating was preferred. Scarcity of water and…
Vegan Choco Orange Cake is a dairy free chocolate cake with orange flavouring . The cake is sinful and one to die for . My Bhabhi is a pro with vegan bakes , and when she visited us a few months back , she got me two cakes . Whole wheat Lemon Spice Cake and…
Vegan Vanilla Nutty Cake is a delicious , soft spongy cake which has no dairy products . The Cake is highlighted with nuts and seeds . Any kind of celebrations we cannot do without a cake . I normally do not make vegan cakes , but my bhabhi in Delhi is a pro with vegan…
Kotambir Vadi is delicious protein packed snack from Maharashtrian Cuisine . It’s crisp on the outside and soft inside , a perfect anytime snack . Having a close Maharashtrian friend , I truly feel blessed . She is an excellent cook and while we were neighbors I enjoyed this cuisine very often . The Koshambirs…
Ratlami sev is a popular fried and crisp snack made with gram flour,clove,pepper and other spices. The addition of the special spice blend,makes this spicy and gives a unique taste. This spice blend and the thickness is different from other sevs and that is what makes it special . Ratlam is a city of Madhya…
Tikha Ganthia is a crisp , crunchy , traditional Gujrati snack made of chickpea flour. It is a variant of sev and is very crunchy and spicy. Tikha Ganthias are available throughout Gujrat but the best ones are from Bhavnagar. Bhavnagar is a city of Gujrat in Saurashtra region. The minute one speaks of Ganthias…
Banarasi Dum Aloo is a potato curry made with baby potatoes which are simmered in a rich gravy . The curry is from Banarasi kitchen . While working on the last mega marathon where I cooked all rice recipes under the theme Biryani Pulao Khichadi Festival, I did a basic rice series , where I…
Lebanese Pickle / Shawarma Pickle is a Arabic pickle which is served with most Arabic dishes . It is a slightly tangy and slightly sweet pickle and goes well with most cuisines too . Lebanese Pickle is quick to prepare , once the veggies are chopped you just need 5-7 minutes and you are done…