Seeds Brittle is a crunchy snack , perfect for anytime munch it is loaded with goodness of protein . A healthy , nutritious and perfect candy . The Candy theme attracted me , specially when I realized I could post the Seeds Brittle that I made sometime back to give as gifts to my daughter…
Nuts Chikki
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…
Sweet Amla Candy
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 Paratho
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
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
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…
Turiya ka Bharta / Ridge Gourd Mash
Turiya ka Bharta is a ridge gourd mash . The dish has a mild smoky flavour and resembles the famous Punjabi Baingan ka Bharta . Bhartas are basically mashs and they could be as simple as Bihari Aloo ka Chokha or complex as Baingan ka Bharta . Baingan was one veggie which was my favourite…
Samosa Pockets
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 je masale wara Karela
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 – gluten free
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…