Ashtami Thali | Kanjak Thali is a satvik meal with no onion and no garlic. The meal is prepared on the eighth day of Navratri. Navratri is a significant festival in India that is celebrated by people across the country.People worship Goddess Durga and fast for 9 days. I do not fast, but as a…
Gujarati Winter Thali is a special Thali prepared in winter in a Gujju home. The Dishes are made with the ingredients available mostly in winter and are warm in nature. Gujarati food has a palate-pleasing combination of sweet and sour flavors. It varies widely in flavor and heat, depending on a family’s tastes as well…
Patna Breakfast | Poori Sabzi Thali is a delicious breakfast meal with Poori, Sabzi accompanied by Dahi Bada and Jalebi. June brings us to the alphabets P, Q and R in our journey of Breakfast on the Indian Streets. Todayâs alphabet is P and for this alphabet, we shall travel to Patna. Patna is the…
Ghaziabad Breakfast | Poori Sabzi Halwai Style is a special breakfast thali with Aloo Sabzi made in UP style. It is served with a Masala Poori along with Pethe ki Sabzi, Boondi Raita and Gajjar ka Halwa. March brings us to the alphabets G, H and I in our journey of Breakfast on the Indian…
Diwali Sweet & Snacks Platter is a platter where assorted Indian sweets, savoury munchies and nuts are served for the festival of Diwali. Diwali is a Hindu festival, which is celebrated over five days. It is a festival of new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil, and light over darkness. It is a…
Mediterranean Mezze Platter is an assortment of several Middle Eastern salads, dips, chips, bread and snacks served in one platter. What is a Mezze Platter ? The word Mezze literally means sharing. Countries like Greece, Turkey and different parts of the Middle East have always had the custom of one big platter which is shared…
Mexican Appetiser Platter is the ultimate board full of Mexican Chips, Dips and Salad, which can be prepared for get-togethers, parties or even regular dinners. Mexican Cuisine is a favourite of the family and I loved creating this Mexican Appetiser Platter( charcuterie board ) It is a perfect way to serve snacks to your friends…
Rustic Village Thali is a set of dishes served in a Thali which have been prepared in a village in rustic surroundings. For many years we have shifted to organic produce. The vendor who supplies our veggies and pulses and grains is an excellent cook, who cooks for college students every weekend. He has a…
Special Weekend Thali is a Thali that has been made on a weekend with all our favourite dishes. Weekends is the time when normally my children come over for dinner and that is the time that I like to cook all their favourite dishes. I like to add one new dish too to the menu.…
Jodhpur ki Thali is a Thali meal where a variety of dishes are served from the city of Jodhpur which is in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Jodhpur is popular as the Sun City and the Blue City. Sun City because Jodhpur remains sunny throughout the year and to keep the houses cool they have…