26 Thali Recipes | A- Z Thali Recipes are recipes posted in alphabetical order from the Thali’s and Spreads of different cuisines. What is A to Z Series ? A to Z Series is a series where the Blogging Marathon group decides on a theme. The theme is an individual choice. Last year I picked…
Zunka | Spicy Gram Flour is a traditional Maharashtrian side dish made with Besan. It is a moist but dry version of Pitla. Zunka is a gluten-free dish and is made with besan or chickpea flour. It is protein-rich and a dish that is popular in Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka. We can call Zunka as…
Yoghurt Cheese Balls | Labneh Balls is a creamy and delicious cheese made with Yoghurt. It is one of the easiest and simplest cheeses that can be made with one basic ingredient. This yoghurt cheese is popular as Labneh or labnah/labne. This Cheese belongs to the Middle Eastern Cuisine. The delicious cheese is easy to…
Xtra Spicy Mirch ke Pakode is a spicy batter fried fritter made with green chillies. This pakoda has a special zing which is amazing. To quote the meaning of Xtra from the dictionary “Xtra is a stylized spelling of extra and means “dramatic” in an unnecessary or empowered way”. I have used the slang Xtra,…
Watermelon Mojito is a perfect summer drink that can be put together in just 5 minutes. It is cool and refreshing which gives instant energy. I am not a great fan of fruits, but watermelon is one of the fruits that I like. It is very refreshing and perfect for any time of the day.…
Vendakkai Mandi | Chettinad Okra Curry is a special curry from the Chettinad region. It has a tangy flavour and is generally served for wedding Spreads. I must admit that the Chettinad region of the South Indian state Tamil Nadu, is known for its distinctly aromatic and spicy style of cooking. I love the flavours…
Uchche Bhaja is bitter gourd fries from a Bengali Kitchen. These are a delicacy of Bengali’s, even though it is bitter. Uchche is bitter gourds in Bengali and Bhaja is fries. The Uchche Bhaja are crisp Bitter Gourd fries . It is a simple, fuss-free recipe that needs just 20 minutes from start to finish.…
Takey Paise are cooked gram flour dumplings, which are added to a spicy yoghurt gravy. The delicious curry is from Uttar Pradesh. What is Takey Paise ? Literally, Takey Paise is the unit of old Indian currency. The dumplings resemble the shape of a coin and are perhaps the reason for naming this dish. Takey…
Sobji Diye Moong Dal is a lentil cooked in Bengali style with winter vegetables. The protein-packed dal is comforting yet special. The Bengali Kitchen has a number of traditional dals that are an excellent source of protein. The Bengali’s normally use Chana Dal, Moong Dal and Masoor Dal in their day to day cooking. All…
Royal Kulfi Falooda, true to its name is a royal dessert made with ice cream, vermicelli, basil seeds and nuts. It is laced with rose syrup. Like all recipes, the Royal Falooda has different versions and I have memories of tasting this Royal Falooda in Mumbai at Badshah. The Pink glass with tiny opaque dots…