Mogri is a purple colored vegetable, which tastes like radish and turns green on cooking.This is available for a very short time in winters and is a dish which is one of my favorites.I had made this during the season but somehow was not able to post , so decided to post it for weekend…
Kesari Badaam Gulab Doodh ka Masala / Saffron, Almond Rose Milk Powder
BM # 29 Week 3 Day 3 When I chose the theme spice powders I did not know what I would be posting.I wanted to post something that I genuinely use.Well everyone knows I am a great fan of roses and use them lavishly in my cooking.So I decided to make a aroma filled…
Chole ka Masala
BM # 29 Week 3 Day 2 We all are great fans of Chole. Specially if prepared in the authentic Punjabi style.There are many versions of this dish.In fact I myself prepare 3-4 and my sis in law makes a version which is truly awesome.She makes a special spice mix, which is normally instant, but…
Gujrati Peela Dhokla | Steamed Lentil Cake
Gujrati Peela Dhokla | Steamed Lentil Cake is a savoury steamed Gujrati snack. The name Peela comes from the yellow lentils used in the Dhokla. It is spongy and makes an excellent breakfast or snack. What is Dhokla? Dhokla is a steamed savoury snack. Made with rice and lentils the soft and spongy Dhoklas make…
Garam Masala / Indian Spice Powder
BM # 29 Week 3 Day 1 This is the 3rd week of this BM and for this week I shall be making Indian Spice Powders. Normally except for garam masala we do not make any major masalas.Sambar powder is one spice mix that I use to make, but that department has been…
Dapka Kadhi / Gujarati Curry with Dumplings for Indian Cooking Challenge
This month , for ICC we have chosen to cook the famous Dapka Kadhi from Gujarati kitchen. Dapka Kadhi is made by the Jain community of Gujarati’s. While Valli and I decided on this curry Tarla Dalal’s recipe seemed the best option. I followed her recipe but having Jain friends I wanted to go deep and find the authentic…
Mitho Lolo | Sindhi Sweet Flat Bread
Mitho Lolo | Sindhi Sweet Flat Bread is an Indian flatbread made with whole wheat flour, sugar and jaggery. It is a Sindhi Special. Mitho Lolo or Loli as many call it is a traditional flatbread that is prepared during the Sindhi Festival of Thadri. What is Thadri? Thadri is a Sindhi festival, which falls…
Gol Papdi / Sukdi /Wheat Flour and Jaggery Squares
BM # 29 Week 2 Day 2 Gol Papdi or Sukhdi is a Gujju sweet.It is normally made in winters as it has lots of ghee and is relished piping hot. Sukdi gets ready very fast and normally if there is a dinner, then it is prepared after everyone finishes the meal.The hot Sukhdi tastes…
Gulkand Sandesh
BM # 29 Week 2 Day 1 For this week I shall be making sweet treats .After a meal normally we look around for a little piece of something sweet , it can be a piece of chocolate or a cream biscuit. Of course a well made sweet is welcome. Sandesh is a sweet from…
Dark Fantasy Mousse
The only biscuit that I like is the Dark Fantasy Chocolate cream.It is strange that I do not eat biscuits and cookies at all. they are associated with tea and coffee. Perhaps I do not drink either of them so I don’t feel the urge.Once in a while I eat this chocolate cream biscuit to satisfy my…