2019-11-28 17:53
a no oil soup using the lentil, yellow peas aka matar in OdiaHappiness is 'hot soup on a cold day'. As winter is already started so in almost all households, soup is a common affair. There&n&hell…Read More
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2019-11-21 17:04
the most popular Indian favorite masala chai with jaggery sweetner What is Jaggery ?Jaggery is a type of unrefined sugar made from sugar cane or palm. Jaggery is made using traditional… Read More
2019-11-13 18:08
a perfect vegetarian dip for chips using kasundi and mayonnaiseA dip or dipping sauce is a very common condiments in culinary world. Basically foods are dipped into the dipping sauce. W… Read More
2019-11-11 16:46
a perfect crunchy fritter which is best suited for snack or side dish using a seasonal vegetable, spine gourdWhat is Spine Gourd ?Spine gourd is a perennial climbing creeper and bears fruits… Read More
2019-11-09 10:33
a no-cook, sweet & sour relish using the fruit, Kandhiaa as a part of kartika month special from Odia cuisineIn a platter particularly for me in lunch time, I prefer to have a sweet-sour… Read More
2019-11-04 17:31
a vegetarian curry using Cauliflower & Potato from Odia Cuisine !Winter is approaching and one can get those seasonal vegetables in local markets. Among all the winter vegetables, c… Read More
2019-11-04 07:12
an Instant rasam using tamarind without any cooking procedure from Telengana CuisineAs I have already discussed about rasam in details in this Lemon Pepper Rasam so one must know that rasam… Read More
2019-10-21 17:40
a trademark diamond shaped mithai / sweet from Indian cuisine using Cashew & Rose flavorWhat does Kaju Katli mean ?Kaju is the hindi name of the nut, Cashew and Katli here means thin sli… Read More
2019-10-15 17:36
instant version of the popular Gujarati snack, Khaman in a mugGujarati Food is one of the oldest cuisines in India. In most dishes the guju people love to add a sweet factor (sugar, jaggery… Read More
2019-10-14 17:54
cooked rice simply tossed in a tangy temperingWhat is Lemon rice ? This is a most popular and traditional South Indian recipe using the cereal, Rice. The lemon rice is also known as&nbs&hell…Read More
2019-10-08 03:00
a twist to the Bengali traditional pithe, PatishaptaHappy Durga Navami to all my readers here !!!The durga puja of this year 2019 is going on and today is Maha Navami, also known as Durga Na… Read More
2019-10-07 05:17
an Instant version of paniyaram / appe using semolina with a stuffing of potatoes mixture !What is Paniyaram ?Paniyaram is a dish from Tamil cuisine that is made of steaming batter usin… Read More
2019-10-04 03:36
an Indo-Chinese twist to our humble desi kabuli chana aka Chickpeas !Are you an Indo-Chineese food lover ? For me, it is definitely yes. I love to pick the Indo-Chinese d… Read More
2019-09-29 18:19
an Indo-Chinese twist to our humble desi kabuli chana aka Chickpeas !Are you an Indo-Chineese food lover ? For me, it is definitely yes. I love to pick the Indo-Chinese d… Read More
2019-09-28 17:31
so sweet and delicious fritters using cute apple rings to celebrate fall seasonFall season and Apple !Fall season is already begun. And there is no bad way to eat an apple, especially during… Read More
2019-09-25 15:45
a much tasty and healthy stir-fried dish using raw papaya.Papaya in details :Papaya / papaw / papita is originally from from southern Mexico and neighboring Central America, but it is now cu… Read More
2019-09-23 15:55
What is Black Pepper ?This is the fruit of the black pepper plant from the Piperaceae family. Black pepper, the 'king of spice' is one of the most widely used spice in cuisines globally… Read More
2019-09-16 14:37
Today is again a Monday. As you all know, I have been associated with a foodie group as Foodie Monday Blog Hop where each Monday we, the group members fix a theme and as per t… Read More
2019-09-15 16:52
Ivy gourd is a popular vegetable in Asian and African countries. This vegetable is also known as Kovakkai in Tamil, Tendli in Marathi, Tindora in Hindi, Kundri in Odia, Dondakaaya in Te… Read More
2019-09-13 16:50
Well rainy season is going on in India. And there is greenery all around. So to match that the Healthy Wellthy Cuisines group this time has come up with the 74th theme as "Gre… Read More
2019-09-09 15:45
'Salad' describes any type of mixed-ingredient dish which can be served cold or at room temperature. There are varieties of salads served around the world. And the large varieties exist… Read More
2019-09-05 17:11
Sikkim, the northeastern state of India is the smallest state of the country located in the eastern Himalayas. Sikkim traditional food is a blend of cultures and traditions of Nepal, Bhutan… Read More
2019-09-04 14:51
MLLA here means My Legume Love Affair. This is a monthly event which is based on legumes started by Susan of The Well Seasoned Cook and Lisa of Lisa’s Kitchen … Read More
2019-09-02 17:45
Beetroot is one of the healthiest vegetables and is the taproot part of the beet plant. Beetroot has the highest sugar content of all vegetables still is very low on calories and have n… Read More
2019-08-29 15:01
Raita is made with yogurt which is often known as dahi / curd. This is a very classic and traditional Indian, Pakistani and even Bangladeshi accompaniment. The main ingredient in the ra… Read More
2019-08-26 17:14
Pumpkin, a certain variety of squash family is although technically a fruit, still is usually considered as a vegetable. Pumpkins seeds are nutrient powerhouses. But the pumpkin flesh i… Read More
2019-08-25 13:33
The day has come again. Exactly on this date just 3 years back I have created my food-blog www.firsttimercook.com. This is my second child which turns 3 years old today 😊… Read More
2019-08-24 04:36
Festival time in India is somehow started with so much enthusiasm and devotion. This is the most awaited period by millions of Hindus in the country. In fact, the festive mood engulfs o… Read More
2019-08-19 17:06
Monday is here again !!! And the theme no 209th of the Foodie Monday Blog Hop foodie group is decided as 'Thindi Yenu' which is suggested by Aruna. I love her space basi… Read More
2019-08-13 07:12
Festive time is going to started. And in Indian subcontinent, festival time means particularly there is no use of onion, garlic in the dishes. No non-vegetarian dishes are allowed to e… Read More
2019-08-12 10:09
Festivals are the celebration of togetherness in India. They play an important role to build a better society, where positive values flourish and the spirit of co-operation prevails. There a… Read More
2019-08-01 11:36
In Indian subcontinent, the state of Rajasthan is famed for its rich regal culture and heritage. The arid nature of the region, the extreme climatic conditions, scarcity of water and ve… Read More
2019-07-29 15:54
Auspicious month of Sawan / Shravan is going on these days. This is the fifth month in the Hindu calendar and is considered to be a sacred. It is considered very auspicious to offer hol… Read More
2019-07-25 06:44
Finally rainy days are on full swing in most part of India. And this brings a subtle chill weather all around. To balance this we always crave for some hot snacks with a hot cup of tea… Read More
2019-07-21 23:30
Dessert or mithai (in hindi) is a significant part of Indian cuisine. One must admire that most Indians have sweet tooth not like me although 😉. Milk is incredibly the most impo… Read More
2019-07-16 03:41
Are you a tea addicted ? If yes, then here is a different kind of this hot beverage as Chocolate Tea. This is a delicious tea with a hint of chocolate flavor. Completely a different type of… Read More
2019-07-15 17:07
Breakfast is the starting food of a day and that decides the mood for most people through out the whole day (a belive). Odias also love to have varieties of breakfasts like pakhal… Read More
2019-07-14 16:56
Honey is a sweet liquid made by bees using the nectar from flowers. It is basically graded by color. With the clear, golden amber honey is often fetching a higher retail price than the… Read More
2019-07-13 15:35
Masala / Spices are the main ingredient in any dish. The fine or even coarse blend of these lends to a completely changed look as well as taste of the dish. Although the masala powders… Read More
2019-07-08 17:35
Monsoon finally strikes most part of Indian subcontinent. And for a foodie, this is the best season to have some chatpata, spicy and mouth-watering food in order to calm the craving of… Read More
2019-07-03 10:51
Punjabi cuisine is widely popular and it can be non-vegetarian or even completely vegetarian. One of the main features of Punjabi cuisine is its diverse range of dishes. Most dair… Read More
2019-07-01 15:26
Chocolate is hugely popular all over the world. And do you know, World Chocolate Day is coming up which is on 7th July. For a die hard fan of chocolate, the day must not be specifi… Read More
2019-06-25 15:27
Summer and cold beverages are co-related. Even pre-monsoon period is also bit hectic and most of us need some refreshing drink. Sweltering time and a tall glass of lassi always go hand… Read More
2019-06-24 17:41
India's westernmost state, Gujurat is very famous for food. Even it is said that, if you live in Gujarat and you don’t like food to eat then you are not a true Gujarati :p . The s… Read More
2019-06-17 12:05
Summer means Mango is on full-fledged. Anywhere one can surely notice mango, that may be in roadside stalls, supermarkets, backyards and even on roadside trees. Hence noone should miss… Read More
2019-06-16 17:08
Bread sticks / grissini / grissini sticks are long and thin size stick prepared from bread dough. The size can be varied from pencil thin shape to baguettes. These are originated in Ita… Read More
2019-06-15 15:49
Summer is on with a bang. As the scorching heat is here, so I always crave for some light and fresh meal option which takes a very less time or even no cooking method is required… Read More
2019-06-13 18:19
Rice is a staple diet for most of India. One of the most versatile ingredient, it can be cooked as an entree, mains or a dessert. Interestingly, rice is the most important food cro… Read More
2019-06-10 16:41
Finger millet / Ragi / Mandia / Nachni is a wonderful ingredient that was lost as compared to the popularity of wheat and rice has grown. One of the forgotten ancient millets, ragi is s… Read More
2019-06-03 19:03
In Islam, there are 2 Eids : Eid al-Fitr which marks the end of Ramadan - the Islamic holy month of fasting and Eid al-Adha just after the hajj. Well, Eid-Al-Fitr is right on the corner… Read More
2019-06-01 18:13
The May month came to an end and as you all know I am belonging to a monthly posting food group named as 'Shhhhh Cooking Secretly Challenge'. This month the challenge was from 'Odia Cuisine'… Read More
2019-05-29 14:54
The scorching summer is going on. And no-one has that much interest to go into the kitchen and cook dishes. So for those kind of situations all the No-Cook dishes come to play the vital… Read More
2019-05-27 15:55
I am a big foodie lover of South Indian breakfast options like Idli, dosa, uttapam etc. Recently we have been transferred to another new place and during that time our kitchen rema… Read More
2019-05-20 17:56
Summer season is going on and the nearby markets are flooded with the King of Fruits, Mangoes of a lot of varieties which are either raw / ripe ones. The raw ones look green in color and hav… Read More
2019-05-16 02:43
Poha / Chuda / Aval / Flattened rice flakes is nothing but the rice that has been parboiled, rolled, flattened and finally dried to get. These come in different thickness depending… Read More
2019-05-14 18:32
Green peas / hara matar is always available in my pantry whether the season for the green peas (winter season) is there or not. Either in frozen or in fresh form, I love to have these g… Read More
2019-05-13 17:37
Buttermilk / Chaas / Chhachh is a very common beverage in most Indian households, especially during the summer season. This refreshing drink can be consumed every day simply as it is or… Read More
2019-05-06 18:13
Monday is here again !!! And this time the 194th theme of the Foodie Monday Blog Hop is decided to 'Summer Fruit Fest' which is suggested by Swaty Mallick who blogs… Read More
2019-04-21 18:36
Mangoes have been named as the most widely consumed fruit in the world. The King of Fruits, mangoes are eaten ripen as dessert in different forms whereas unripe mango is consumed in the… Read More
2019-04-16 14:47
The most popular festive delicacy from Punjabi Cuisine is Panjiri. Despite being a delicious and traditional dessert, this is also regarded as a nutritional supplement. It's primary ing… Read More
2019-04-16 03:58
Do you know that, Luchi and Niramish aloo'r dum is one of the favorite breakfast option from Bengali cuisine for all most all Bengali foodies ? Well, it is true :) Luchi here is a… Read More
2019-04-15 12:03
Like most of the other comfort foods, curd is highly nutritious. That is the reason for which it is added in many Indian recipes. It is cooling, soothing, nutritious and light particula… Read More
2019-04-13 16:05
Wish you all here a very happy Pana Sankranti in advance !Pana Sankranti is an important day in Odisha state of Indian subcontinent which is also named as Mesha sankranti, Maha vishubha… Read More
2019-04-12 04:06
Bread !!! almost all of us have this in our pantry, but most of the time those are store bought ones. But do you know that we can simply and easily make this at our home ;). Well yes, w… Read More
2019-04-08 17:08
Well today is Monday again here !!! And the theme no 190th of the Foodie Monday Blog Hop foodie group is decided as 'Mini cakes' which is suggested by Preethi Prasad who blogs… Read More
2019-04-04 15:58
Among all the Indian states Mizoram is one of the seven sisters which is a North-Eastern state and has a variety of unimaginably delicious delicacies to offer. Mizoram food is mild… Read More
2019-04-02 16:34
International Carrot Day is for carrot lovers around the world and is celebrated with the eating of carrots and the holding of carrot parties. It was created in 4th April… Read More
2019-04-01 16:59
The Chaitra Navratri, a festival in which Goddess Durga is worshiped on all days in her nine avatars, normally falls in the month of March-April every year. This year, it will begi… Read More
2019-03-29 17:38
Are you in a mood of having some traditional North-Indian delicacy ? Then kulcha must be in the menu list of your cravings ;) Kulcha is one of the famous authentic Punjabi flatbread. Th… Read More
2019-03-25 16:22
Idli - a delicious south Indian steamed rice cake which is an absolutely all-time comfort food. And yes, there is a specific day for this humble idli which is being celebrated on 30th M… Read More
2019-03-21 16:59
Happy Holi to all my viewer here !!! In Odisha, the Holi festival'll celebrate tomorrow. And for the celebration, I have prepared again a sweet dish as Kesar Phirni with Thandai Cr… Read More
2019-03-20 17:37
20th March is celebrated as 'Universal Pakhala Day' aka 'Pakhala Dibasa'.An Odia'll surely love to have pakhala / water rice on this day wherever he / she stays in the world. 'Pakhala' is an… Read More
2019-03-19 16:56
Monday is here and this time the 187th theme of the Foodie Monday Blog Hop is decided to 'Desi Twist' which is suggested by Kalyani who blogs at Sizzling Tastebuds. It me… Read More
2019-03-18 16:53
Festival of Colours, HOLI is finally approaching this week which is a major Hindu festival in Indian subcontinent. The festival is split into two events beginning with 'Holika Dahan' on… Read More
2019-03-16 03:29
The classic coleslaw / cole slaw / slaw recipe is made of cabbage and topped with a delicious dressing. One can say that this is a kind of salad which works perfectly as it or as a fill… Read More
2019-03-15 13:08
Fenugreek / Methi is a very ancient spice which is used for flavoring various dishes. The leaves of it are bitter in taste and when added to any dish it will surely stimulate the… Read More
2019-03-13 17:01
In India, Turmeric / Haldi has been used as the most powerful spice and a wonder ingredient since ages. It is a staple in most of all Indian cooking which gives a lovely yellow tinge to… Read More
2019-03-08 12:12
Coconut is a kind of dry drupe (a hard stony covering which encloses the seed). Almost one-third of the people of the whole world rely on coconuts as a major part of their diet. Coconut is h… Read More
2019-03-05 17:17
Meghalaya is one of the Seven Sister States of northeast side of Indian subcontinent. In Sanskrit language, the state name means 'the abode of clouds'. The majority are tribal populatio… Read More
2019-03-04 11:48
Happy Maha Shivratri to all my viewers 😊Maha Shivratri is a Hindu festival to worship lord Shiva which is celebrated every year on the new moon day in the month of Magha accordi… Read More
2019-02-25 14:24
Today is Monday !!! And the theme no 184 of the Foodie Monday Blog Hop foodie group is decided as 'Pegan Diet' which is suggested by Veena di who blogs at Veena's Veg Nation. The P… Read More
2019-02-18 16:37
Lotus seeds are also named as Fox nuts or Makhana or Gorgon nuts etc. In India particularly this is commonly called as Makhana. This non-cereal is grown in the stagnant water. Usually… Read More
2019-02-15 17:50
Recently while I was doing a post (Egg-free Basbousa / Semolina Cake) related to Levantine Cuisine, I came across the hummus from that cuisine. And that time, I kept this dish in my to… Read More
2019-02-15 17:09
Mustard seeds / Sarso (in Hindi) / Sorisa (in Odia) are a rich source of essential oils, minerals and vitamins. In general, three main varieties of mustard are grown worldwide for use w… Read More
2019-02-13 15:38
Odisha is one of the eastern state in Indian subcontinent. Among all the odia cuisine, the dalma dish is the most popular one. There are many variation of this curry depending upon the… Read More
2019-02-11 14:57
Monday is again here !!! And the theme no 182 of the Foodie Monday Blog Hop foodie group is decided as 'Down the memory lane' which is suggested by Swaty Mallick who blogs at Food Trail… Read More
2019-02-09 18:03
14th February is popularly known as Valentine’s Day. Prior to this day, one entire week is also popularly called as the Valentine’s Week which is celebrated by people by sho… Read More
2019-02-05 17:10
Manipur, one of the north-east state of Indian subcontinent is full of natural beauty and its cuisine, Manipuri Cuisine is equally alluring. The food of Manipur is considered to be very… Read More
2019-02-04 15:35
Monday is here again. This time the foodie group, Foodie Monday Blog Hop is decided the 181th theme as 'Levantine Cuisine'. Levantine cuisine is the traditional cuisine of the… Read More
2019-01-29 16:08
Oreo cookies !!! What’s not to love about these 😛. A thick, creamy center is sandwiched between two crisp chocolate cookies. Just along with a glass of milk, it definitely… Read More
2019-01-28 16:27
Low-calorie food doesn't have to mean either low on flavor or nutrients. These foods particularly support the health and weight-loss goals. Well when the low-calorie food topic comes, m… Read More
2019-01-25 16:26
Winter is all around here in India. Well, nothing can beat fresh french beans straight from the garden 😉. These are so easy to grow and highly productive as well. French bean is… Read More
2019-01-21 15:40
Monday is here again. As you all know, I have been associated with a foodie group as Foodie Monday Blog Hop where each Monday we, the group members fix a theme and as per them… Read More
2019-01-15 16:55
Happy New year to all my reader here !!!My first post of 2019 is going to be associated with the event 'A to Z Recipe Challenge' which has come up with the alphabet E. That means, there… Read More
2019-01-15 10:14
Rice Flour aka Chaula Chuna (in Odia) is one of the foundation ingredients in many Indian dishes as well as gluten free baking, but this is something I don't keep in my pantry most of t… Read More
2019-01-14 14:31
Happy Makara Sankranti to all my reader here :)Makar Sankranti is celebrated across the whole country in different ways as the cultural significance of the festival varies from one stat… Read More
2019-01-12 04:20
Capsicums also known as bell peppers are basically peppers of less pungent varieties which are available in different colors like yellow, red, green, orange and even in purple. Green an… Read More
2019-01-07 06:33
Winter is on full phase these days in Indian subcontinent. And particularly during this time period, a no of green leafy vegetables like spinach leaves (palak saag), fenugreek leaves (m… Read More
2018-12-25 03:24
Happy Christmas to all my reader here !!As you all know that yesterday I had prepared the Christmas special fruity cookies which are completely Vegan and APF (maida) free and also posted in… Read More
2018-12-24 10:17
Tomorrow is Christmas which will be celebrated among billions of people around the world. The year's most celebrated holiday on December 25th is important both for homes and churches worldwi… Read More
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