Xtremely soft Nylon Khaman is a lentil cake which is prepared from Talod brand, of instant mixes. It is extremely easy to prepare this Khaman. Gujarat is famous for its steamed snacks. Khaman is one of the most popular steamed snacks which is sold on the streets as well as Farsan shops. Farsan shops open…
Vateli Dal na Khaman is a steamed lentil cake which is prepared with coarsely ground and fermented Bengal Gram. It is special to Surat region of Gujarat. Vateli Dal is ground lentil, and a steamed cake is made from this ground lentil which is fermented. It is due to fermentation that the batter rises and…
Rose and Pistachio Stuffed Dates are absolutely delicious and nutritious dates that have been stuffed with pistachios, honey and rose water. Rose and Pistachio is a combination made in heaven and they make an excellent stuffing for dates. Dates, as such, are quite delicious, but with a stuffing, they are a level higher. Middle Eastern…
Baked Ratalu ane Bateka no Handvo is a savory layered cake with purple yam and potatoes. The Gujju’s enjoy it while they fast. Purple yam is a root that is available only in winters. The Gujju do not only use it in the popular Undhiyu, but use it in recipes like pattice, Vadas, Ratalu ni…
Sabudana Vada is a deep-fried fritter made with Tapioca pearls and boiled potatoes. It has a crunchy crust with a soft delicious interior. Sabudana / Sago / Tapioca is a starch extracted from palm stems and is a staple in many countries. It is pure carbohydrate and is used mostly in sweet puddings, but the…
Gujarati Bhakri is an unleavened Indian bread from the Gujarat state of India. These are made with wheat flour and are generally thicker than chapatis. Gujarati Bhakri’s are made with wheat flour, both regular and coarse wheat flours are used. The dough is shortened with ghee or oil and these are rolled smaller and thicker…
Beetroot Poori is a deep-fried Indian flatbread made with whole wheat flour, beetroot purée and carom seeds. The Beetroot pooris are special to Uttar Pradesh which is a food hub. This state has a lot to offer and while checking on the flatbread recipes, I was tempted to try the other poori varieties too. In…
Ajwain ka Paratha is a Indian Flatbread made with whole wheat flour and flavored with carom seeds . The paratha is crisp and flaky . Ajwain is carom in Hindi language . Carom seeds are tiny seeds , but with a great flavor . They are very good for digestion and used a lot in…
Rava Idli is a South Indian steamed lentil cake made with semolina. It is a variation of Idli, a popular snack. This is an instant Idli and requires no fermentation. Many a time we feel like having Idlis but to make them we need to soak, grind and ferment the rice and dal. Rava Idlis…
Udupi Tiffin Recipes are recipes which have collectively formed my platter displaying some of the most popular Udupi Tiffin Recipes. Udupi is a small district in the Karnataka region of South India. The district is small with old temples and some delicious food. The Udupi Cuisine is globally popular and it’s amazing to see how…