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2021-04-27 19:32
a no cook layer dessert using the king of fruit, mangoLet’s go through how to make "Aam Mishti Doi Trifle" at home 👇And, yes !!!If you lik… Read More
2021-04-26 18:18
a perfectly healthy and appetizing thirst quencher in summer hot days using cucumber and mintWhat does Lassi mean?… Read More
2021-04-19 18:28
the humble desi food, dahi chuda in an exotic lookDietary note :✔ Vegetarian✔ Healthy dish… Read More
2021-04-12 18:02
a spicy, tangy South Indian sambar without any coconutDietary note :✔ Vegan✔ South Indian cuisine… Read More
2021-04-05 18:37
an easy peasy stir fried noodle made in less than 20 minutes !Dietary note :✔ Vegan✔ Main course… Read More
2021-03-30 18:41
an easy to prepare, refreshing and summertime recipe using WatermelonWhat is Salsa?Who doesn’t love a bowl of tasty fresh salsa on the table? Just perfect fo… Read More
2021-03-29 18:17
raw jackfruit cubes cooked in an aromatic masala which results into an awesome combination of flavor and textureDietary no… Read More
2021-03-22 17:58
an exquisitely refreshing mocktail made with fresh red globe grapes, mint and lemonGrape is one of the most popular fruit mostly… Read More
2021-03-03 14:19
an Indian condiment using the root vegetable, CARROT; perfect for dip or spreadChutney is an integral part of Indian cuisine. It can be savory, sweet, spicy, or sour in t… Read More
2021-02-15 18:37
a healthy breakfast or snack idea using green peas in a specially designed pan known as Appe Pan or Paniyaram PanPaniya… Read More
2021-02-13 19:17
A rich moist chocolate and coffee cake which one can crave forWhether it is a celebration day or not, we all have that craving for a simple, decadent cake at someti… Read More
2021-02-03 19:13
Indian traditional spiral shaped crunchy sweet prepared INSTANTLYJalebi or Jilapi is one of the most popular dessert from Indian subcontinent. Whether it is a wedding, cel… Read More
2021-01-11 18:37
a traditional and most famous Indian crispy sweet using peanut and jaggeryMakar Sankranti is the first big festival of the year celebra… Read More
2021-01-04 18:39
a nice way of using tahini in eggless cookies with some chocolate chunks Tahini!Tahini is just like peanut butter. This is made by… Read More
2021-01-03 18:49
a vegan and gluten-free winter soup using some roasted cauliflower florets having a curry powder flavor which is overall so rich and creamy without the use of any creamEach… Read More
2020-12-28 18:15
a fine blend of some whole spices which make a simple curry from good to finger-licking delicious one and has a yellow hue.Nothing beats the f… Read More
2020-12-21 18:44
unlike the traditional method, preparing pasta in one pot along with vegetables in Indian flavorIf you are a pasta lover like me, you understan… Read More
2020-12-20 14:03
the rice flour open dumplings with urad dal paste as the stuffing from odia pitha series Odisha, one of the eastern states of the Indian s… Read More
2020-11-30 18:24
a vegetarian side dish using Cauliflowers in the winter leafy greens based gravy, perfect for festive time (without onion & garlic) Yesterda… Read More
2020-11-30 09:18
an interesting twist to the most popular Palak Paneer by using the tender cauliflower leavesWinter and leafy vegetables !The chilly winters are here. Hence the groc… Read More
2020-11-28 19:19
a hearty and pretty color soup with all the goodness from beetroot and carrotWinter is on full phase these days, so we all can think about all things those are warm and c… Read More
2020-11-27 19:11
an easy peasy vegan chutney using the kaitha / monkey apple and a handful of basic ingredientsKaitha !!!Kaitha is known as Kapitha in Ayurveda. This i… Read More
2020-11-23 19:01
a sour and spicy side dish using lady finger aka bhendi in mustard paste from Odia cuisineBesara is one of the typical odia dish. Basically the word 'besara… Read More
2020-11-22 18:59
a healthy, easy to make and much flavorful noodle salad with the touch of hemp oil and hemp seedsHemp !!This is a variety of Cannabis sativa plant whi… Read More
2020-11-17 19:26
no-cook, extremely rich and melt-in-mouth texture ladoos using milk powder instantly, perfect for any celebration !Diwali celebration finally comes to an en… Read More
2020-11-15 13:36
an unique twist to the traditional odia sweet dish, khira gaintha using gulkand, roohafza and rose petalsToday is Diwali, the festival of light. I am wishing all my viewer here a… Read More
2020-11-10 18:50
deep fried oblong shaped dumplings using chhena dunked in a cardamom flavor syrupThe festival of lights, Deepavali or Diwali is around the corner this year. This celebrati… Read More
2020-11-09 19:30
easy and simple crunchy recipe for Diwali or for snack time with a healthy twist of spinach aka palak in baked versionDiwali or Deepavali is the Hindu festiv… Read More
2020-11-03 17:48
a deep fried sweet dumpling using semolina (sooji) with coconut stuffing‘Pitha’ is an inherent part of Odia Cuisine. These are the traditional sweet deli… Read More
2020-10-29 18:48
a Halloween special egg free dessert using Raspberries and some spooky cookiesHalloween !!!Halloween is a holiday celebrated each year on October 31 and this year it i… Read More
2020-10-26 18:40
slightly crisp and tasty snack using cauliflower which is a healthy twist to the tater totsCauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable which is naturally high in fiber… Read More
2020-10-19 18:56
a spicy and savory healthy drink using tapioca aka sabudana / sago for the fasting daysNavratri !!Navaratra / Navratra / Navratri is just celebrating in Indian subcontine… Read More
2020-10-16 05:29
healthy, gluten free and vegan patties using the super food, Quinoa and some vegetablesIn India, festive time is coming up soon which is an exciting time for many reasons. One of the main on… Read More
2020-10-13 18:50
easy and quick festive time ladoos using makhana (foxnuts), coconut and flavored with roseLet’s go through how to make "Foxnut Coconut Ladoo" at home 👇The even… Read More
2020-10-13 02:54
a traditional Odia dish which is flavorsome and lip smacking raita using coconut and curd as the main partOdia cuisine !!!The land of Lord Jagannath, Odisha is a very… Read More
2020-10-05 18:43
a mildly sweet lentil based dish from the Chhapan Bhoga of Lord Jagannath, PuriLentil !One of the world’s oldest cultivated legume is the Lentil. So Lentils, Pul… Read More
2020-10-03 18:52
a perfectly crisp Mexican street food using the sweet corn kernels in VEGAN version.Mexican Cuisine !!This cuisine belongs to Mexico which is a country of rich culina… Read More
2020-09-28 18:36
a delicious and flavorful milk based drink which is infused with the exotic spice Saffron and the dry fruit, almond.Saffron means -The king of spices, Saffron is called as K… Read More
2020-09-28 13:55
egg-free, APF-free homemade savory swirl bread using butter milk, wheat flourIf one says what will you pick savory / sweet, then I am always for savory as compared to sweet. And specifically… Read More
2020-09-03 19:03
so light, crumbly and melt in mouth buttery cookies with chocolate flavor using piping method.Are there some cocoa powder and salted butter in your pantry ? If yes, then here is… Read More
2020-08-31 18:31
a healthy side dish using the bitter vegetable, Karela / Kalara / Bitter Gourd from Odia cuisineKarela !!!!Karela (in hindi) / kalara (in odia) / bitter gourd is one of the healthiest vegeta… Read More
2020-08-21 17:48
a melt in mouth texture Bengali dessert with a twist of the king of fruit, Mango and that too prepared in Oven (WATER BATH method).What is Bhapa Doi ?Bhapa Doi is a traditional a… Read More
2020-08-03 05:04
an absolutely delightful Indian Milk Fudge (kalakand) with the flavor of the king of fruit, Mango (JUST 4 INGREDIENTS & 10 MINUTES)Raksha Bandhan is an Indian festival which is meant to… Read More
2020-07-31 07:45
an easy and quick twist to the Indian traditional breakfast, upma by using the super-food QuinoaThe super-food, Quinoa :Quinoa (pronounced keenwah or kinuwa) is one of the world's most popul… Read More
2020-07-27 19:14
a perfectly crisp Instant dosa having tomato flavors, without using wheat flour (atta) & all purpose flour (maida)Dosa and its varieties :Dosa is a thin, crispy crepe made with ground ri… Read More
2020-07-20 17:58
a simple Indian masala paste using few ingredients for festive time which is completely nut free & diary free Masala paste which pre-prepared and that too homemade, doesn't it sound… Read More
2020-07-15 18:39
vegetarian patties using the healthy and nutritious neem flowers (nimba kadha) from Odia cuisineNeem tree and its flower :Neem holds a significant position in the Indian traditional culture… Read More
2020-07-13 18:25
a perfect crispy and slightly spicy tea time snack using red lentil aka masoor dalMonsoon has finally arrived and so has our desire to munch on a lip smacking hot samosa, hot bhayiyas, pakor… Read More
2020-07-13 17:03
3-4 slices of bread smeared with some chutneys, filled with the goodness of vegetables and hung curd to make a very healthy layered sandwichWhat is HUNG CURD here ?When the milk coagulates w… Read More
2020-07-06 18:43
a semi-thick gravy (without Onion & Garlic) using the pointed gourd from Odia cuisinePointed Gourd !!Pointed gourd aka Parwal, Parval, Potala is a popular vegetable with its origin in th… Read More
2020-07-05 16:26
a creamy, delicious summer cold dessert using custard powder and flavored with mangoWhat is Custard ?Custard is a type of pudding typically made of egg (with or without), sugar and milk. Cus… Read More
2020-07-03 19:17
a healthy, delicious & refreshing salad using boiled black-eyed peas (lobia) and some vegetables.Black-Eyed Peas !!!The black-eyed pea is also called black-eyed bean or cow-pea or l… Read More
2020-06-29 18:16
a crispy toasted bread with a tasty toppings of few vegetables and semolina mixtureAny dish using bread are always liked by all of us. 2-3 years back, I had come across this Rava Toast in a… Read More
2020-06-27 05:30
an Indian pudding, Kheer with the flavor of the queen of fruit, Lychee The perfect blend of sweet and tart, lychee is the tropical summer fruit one need to try when summer time is ON. L… Read More
2020-06-22 19:06
a vegetarian creamy, mildly sweet and spicy side dish using kabuli-chana / chickpeasChickpea (kabuli-chana) is the second common lentil apart from toor dal (split pigeon pea) at my place. I… Read More
2020-06-15 17:42
a healthy savory cake using semolina (sooji) and some vegetables without any eggWhile preparing the batter today, my boy came to the room wondering what Mama is doing 😉 When he saw t… Read More
2020-06-13 16:57
crumbly and melt in mouth texture cookies (EGG FREE) using peanuts and few simple pantry ingredientsPeanut or groundnut or monkey nut are small, oval shaped nuts and pink in color. Due to it… Read More
2020-06-08 18:57
a chocolate cake with dalgona coffee flavor without using egg, butter, milk & baking powderToday is monday and you all must have noticed that I have been associated with a gourmet group… Read More
2020-06-03 17:45
a no cook salad from Udupi cuisine using lentils and cucumberKosambari or Koshambari !!!This is a raw salad made of pulses (split legumes) served as it is or sometime seasoned with fresh cur… Read More
2020-05-29 18:32
only 2 ingredients Sorbet without using any sweetener and ice-cream maker.Sorbet !Sorbet is a sweet frozen treat. Unlike ice cream or gelato, it doesn't contain milk or cream. Still it… Read More
2020-05-26 03:52
a cold refreshing drink with lemon tea and mint flavors to stay hydrated this summerSummer season is here and it is the time to prepare some chilled beverages. Staying hydrated is the most i… Read More
2020-05-23 15:14
a healthy flour prepared at home using sprouted finger millet (ragi / nachni)What is Ragi (finger millet) ?Ragi is a wonder ancient grain and known as finger millet or red millet. It has som… Read More
2020-05-18 17:58
a tangy snack using raw mangoes, puffed rice and some other basic chaat ingredientsChaat and its basic ingredients :Chaat is one of such popular Indian street food that offers our palate a m… Read More
2020-05-13 18:24
easy and quick one pot Indian pulao using baby potatoesWho doesn't like one pot dish ! This is unbelievably delicious recipe which comes together all in one pot. And yes, preparing this kind… Read More
2020-05-11 15:28
a quick and easy snack, party appetizer using paneer cubes flavored with some spicesPaneer ?Paneer is a type of fresh cheese which is most common in Indian cuisine. Making paneer at home is… Read More
2020-05-04 19:18
an egg free and vegetarian Italian dessert, panna cotta with two layers of vanilla and coffeeCoffee, the roasted and ground seeds of the tropical evergreen coffee plant is one of the three m… Read More
2020-05-03 15:07
a healthy soup using ragi (finger millet) and some chopped vegetables which is perfect for weight loss, diabetes.Millet is a wonderful gluten-free grain which is widely cultivated and used i… Read More
2020-04-29 18:16
a simple and comfort rice dish using raw mangoes; perfect choice for a light lunch, tiffin box.Mangoes are found in abundance only in the summer season. It is a well-liked fruit and hence is… Read More
2020-04-28 16:31
Perfectly ready-to-cook mixture to make south Indian Rava Upma instantly which is perfect for bachelors, students and even when there is no mood to cook.Ready to cook dishes are always a sup… Read More
2020-04-27 18:34
super simple & crispy vada using some fresh / leftover bread in baking method.Vada / Bara / Vadai, a crispy deep fried snacks from Indian subcontinent is usually prepared from the urad d… Read More
2020-04-22 04:29
kid's friendly fruity pizza using a big round slice of watermelon as base and few fruits and chocolates as toppings.Watermelon, a body-healing fruit !Yes. Loaded with vitamins, minerals and… Read More
2020-04-15 18:06
easy, quick and simple palak dal with a garlicky temperingGarlic flavor is one of favorite in most dishes. Everyday Indian dal, which we usually prepare at home can go to another level … Read More
2020-04-13 18:19
so soft and floppy egg free, butter free muffins using some left over Kesar Badam LassiNot only summer, most of the time in a year I have homemade curd in my refrigerator. And do you kn… Read More
2020-04-13 13:11
a chatpata homemade Indian masala powder using some whole and powdered spices Indian cuisine is filled with a wide varieties of masalas or spice powders. Masalas can completely cha… Read More
2020-04-10 18:46
thick, creamy and fresh curd from full fat milk using a starterCurd or dahi or yogurt is one of the staples in most of our kitchen pantries. Some says, curd equals to a comfort food. It is&n&hell…Read More
2020-04-06 06:49
an age old Odia sweet & thick pan cake using a batter of black gram, rice, jaggery.Odisha, the state of Lord Jagannath is full of festivals and there is a saying in odia that "Bara… Read More
2020-03-30 18:26
a mildly spiced biryani using the tender unripe jack fruit pieces in dum process.Jack fruit and its culinary uses :Jack fruit aka Kathal (in Hindi), Panasa (in Odia) is one of the commo… Read More
2020-03-29 11:49
a summer cold beverage using pomegranate juice, tea and some soda waterAfter water, tea is the most frequently consumed beverage in the whole world. For cold weather, a hot cup of tea and fo… Read More
2020-03-28 17:57
roasted eggplant / brinjal / baingan mashed with some minimal ingredients from Odia cuisineThe hot season, Summer is already started in my part of the world. And being an odia, we most of th… Read More
2020-03-23 16:12
a refreshing summer drink using fresh yogurt / curd and chocolateLassi !!!!Sweltering summer and a tall glass of lassi always go hand-in-hand, isn't it ?Lassi is one of the highly loved beve… Read More
2020-03-15 16:34
a perfect accompaniment for spicy foods using fresh mint leaves and curd. Mint Leaves aka Pudina Patta :Mentha or mint aka Pudina is one of the oldest herbs widely used in global… Read More
2020-03-09 05:40
a cold & refreshing milk beverage flavored with rose syrupHoli, festival of colors is tomorrow. We all are prepping up for the festival with singing and dancing, splashing of vibrant&nbs&hell…Read More
2020-03-02 17:23
a minty touch to the much popular Middle Eastern dip, HummusWhat is Hummus ?Hummus is an incredibly popular Middle Eastern dip as well as spread. The word here, hummus means 'Chickpea' in Ar… Read More
2020-03-01 18:45
an exotic vegetarian side dish from Bengali Cuisine using chhena and mustard paste mixture wrapped in pumpkin / banana / turmeric leaves.Bengali cuisine in details :Bengali cuisine, the cuis… Read More
2020-02-29 17:34
easy and simply healthy side dish using red carrots, fresh green peas from Punjabi CuisineWinter season and that too red carrots !!! What a marvelous combination. Although little… Read More
2020-02-27 17:31
a popular Indian summer cold dessert which is a layer of milk, rose syrup, sabja seeds, falooda sev, toppings and ice-creamSummer heat these days are almost started after stopping of th… Read More
2020-02-24 16:28
make a super simple & easy side dish using peels of green pea pods & stems of cauliflower without throwing outFood waste is among the most significant social and environmental issues… Read More
2020-02-15 10:26
an Indian onion-tomato based gravy using lady finger (okra) aka bhindi Lady finger (okra) aka Bhindi in hindi is such a vegetable which one person either hates or loves to have ;)… Read More
2020-02-13 17:47
a healthy and so delicious breakfast using leftover Raita in a jiffyRaita, an Indian condiment is generally prepared to balance the spicy foods like biryani, kebabs etc. Many veggies like on… Read More
2020-02-10 17:34
Indian traditional breakfast, upma using the super-food Quinoa and some winter vegetablesWait, what is actually Quinoa ?It is pronounced as 'kinuwa', 'keenwah' etc. Quinoa is actu… Read More
2020-02-03 16:42
super simple oven-roasted cauliflower florets for side dish, as filling in any wrap, tacos etc.Cauliflower as a super-food :Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable and most called this a whit… Read More
2020-01-29 18:16
crunchy & crispy chickpeas roasted in oven with some simple flavor and completely vegan, gluten freeA cup of tea and snacks are a perfect rescue to evening hunger pangs for most Indians… Read More
2020-01-15 14:47
a protein packed Mexican dish using tortilla & red kidney bean aka rajma with Indian touch What is Kidney beans (red colored) aka Rajma ?The name of this lentil is due to the v… Read More
2019-12-21 13:41
Christmas special perfectly spiced eggless cookies using wheat flour which are soft in the centers, crisp on the edgesChristmas is a religious holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus as well… Read More
2019-12-13 17:08
sweet buns flavored with saffrons and dotted with raisins with the reversed 'S' shape from Swedish CuisineThe year 2019 is finally come to an end. And in the last month means December the gr… Read More
2019-12-09 15:33
gluten free & egg free chocolate truffles using condensed milk, cocoa powder, butter and with a coating of chocolate sprinklesThe event related to this post :Today is Monday and this tim… Read More
2019-12-07 06:11
a butterscotch flavored eggless cake in number 4 shape without using any SPECIAL CAKE TINIt was a celebration time at my place last Monday means on 2nd December. And that was the birthday of… Read More
2019-12-01 04:20
a simple side dish using tofu and french beans which is the vegan version of Kasoi Bwtwi from Tripura cuisineTripura state and its cuisine :Tripura is one of the seven sister hills of north… Read More
2019-11-30 10:53
a healthy side dish using radish leaves (mula saga), radish and potato from Odia cuisineRadish and its leaves :Radish (mooli / mula) may not be a favorite vegetable to everybody, but it… Read More
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