Pyaz Imli ki Chutney is a spicy , tangy , crunchy chutney made with tamarind , onions , green chilly and mint . Normally we blend all ingredients and make either a coarse or a fine paste for a chutney , but the Pyaz Imli ki Chutney is where we add chopped onions to the…
Tindora nu Sambharo is a instant pickle made from Ivy Gourd , where the vegetable is chopped finely and a pickling spice is added . One can eat the pickle right away . Sambharo ‘s are a common sight on a Gujju table . They could be Tindora nu Sambharo, Kobis nu Sambharo or Gajjar…
Leele Chutney is the typical green chutney from Gujrati homes . The word “ Leele “ means green. The Chutney is made with coriander , green chillies and peanuts . A drizzle of lemon juice and a pinch of sugar is a must . This chutney is served with most of Gujrati snacks . Gujrat…
Beetroot Mini Dhokla’s are steamed cakes made with lentils , rice and semolina . They are topped with beetroot to make them healthy and attractive as well . Dhokla’s make a quick snack for the kid’s lunch box . It takes just about 5-7 minutes for the water to boil and another 5-7 minutes to…
Maharashtrian Poori is a Indian bread from the Maharashtra region . Herbs and spices are added to make this melt in the mouth spiced poori . We are always in quest of quick recipes to pack the lunch boxes . More so when the lunch box is for kids . When the kids are back…
Grilled Potato Sandwich is a sandwich made with grated potatoes and grilled to a perfect golden with a smear of butter . When you get married and come to a new house you really don’t know the eating habits of a family , and this is exactly what happened with me . I came from…
Leela Kanda ane Ganthia nu shaak is a quick curry made with spring onions , tomatoes and Ganthia . One can use any variety of farsan . The dish gets ready in just a couple of minutes if you have the onion chopped . The Ganthia is added at the time of serving . Leela…
Bateka nu Shaak is a Gujrati style potato curry which is served as a side dish for Gujrati lunches and dinners . Bateka nu Shaak pairs very well with Poori and Methi na Dehbras . Methi na Dhebra is a flatbread made with pearl millet / Bajra flour and fresh fenugreek leaves . The bread…
Aaloo ka Chokha is a potato mash which is prepared in the Bihari style . The mash is seasoned with mustard oil and served with a bread called Litti . While working on the theme Flatbreads and More , I posted the Bihari Litti . Litti is a Bihari flatbread in the form of a…
Mocha Cornflakes Cookies are cookies made with chocolate – coffee flavor . The cookies are crunchy as they are coated with cornflakes . When it comes to a mid morning snack cookies work very well , paired with a cup of coffee or tea they pep you up for a couple of hours till you…