Kodo Millet Khichadi

Kodo Millet Khichadi is a gluten-free, healthy and nutritious one-pot meal. The khichadi is full of vegetables and makes an excellent no-frill comfort meal. Khichadi is a mish-mash and a national dish of India. It is highly promoted for its simplicity and food value. My hubby is very fond of these and I make different…

Assamese Bora Saul Khichadi

Assamese Bora Saul Khichadi is a healthy , nutritious and delicious porridge consistency khichadi from Assam . The Khichadi is loaded with veggies . Bora saul is a variety of glutinous rice found in Assam. It has an important role in  Assamese traditional occasions like Bihu , which is completely different from mainland India and…

Matar ki Kheer

Matar ki kheer is a milk-based Indian sweet. It is a unique kheer where fresh green peas are used to make the sweet. Cardamom and rose petals take the kheer to another level. When we talk of Indian sweets, Kheers ranks at the top, right next to Ladoos. I love trying new kheers as they…

Makhane ka Raita

Makhane ka Raita is a  relish made with whipped creamy yogurt and toasted Makhanas or Fox  Nuts, garnished with pomegranate pearls. Raitas are our all-time favorite accompaniment with lunch. Fresh home made yogurt tastes awesome on its own, but the minute you whip up the curd and add a little something to it, it turns…

Saunfia Karele

Saunfia Karele are bitter gourds made in a typical Punjabi style where these gourds have a unique flavor of fennel or saunf . Karele or bitter gourds make an excellent side dish and taste absolutely delicious . I know there are many people who just cannot eat this humble , delicious and nutritious veggie due it’s…

Aaloo Pasanda

Aaloo Pasanda is a curry made with sautéed potato slices , these slices are dunked in a flavorful onion tomato gravy and can be enjoyed with both rice and roti . In the month of April we normally have a Mega Marathon where we post all through the month except Sundays . Unfortunately with Carona…