Pink Guava Juice is a delicious juice made with the pink aromatic guavas. It’s a perfect breakfast beverage which has an excellent source of Vitamin C. I have always been fond of Guavas and particularly the pink variety. These are aromatic, sweet and range from pale pink to deep orange- magenta. This colour is due…
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…
White Dhokla is steamed lentil cake made with rice and urad dal. They are also called Khatta Dhoklas as they are slightly sour. These savoury cakes are a popular Gujarati snack. Gujarati’s are very fond of snacks, be it fried or steamed, and these snacks are available in shops or on carts as well. For…
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 which 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. The Middle…
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…
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…
Biscuit Bakhri is a unleavened flatbread bread , made with whole wheat flour. It is smaller than chapati ,but thick , crisp and hard in texture . Bakhri’s are popular in Rajasthan , Gujrat and Maharashtra . Each state has a slight variation , the Rajasthani Bakhri is made with whole wheat flour ,…
Matar ki Karanji is a deep-fried savoury pastry from a Maharashtrian kitchen. It is stuffed with fresh green peas along with spices and coconut. Karanji is normally made on special occasions like Diwali or Ganesh Chaturthi. It can either be sweet or savoury. The sweet one is stuffed with dry coconut, semolina and dried fruits,…