Chai Masala Recipe
There’s nothing quite like starting the day with a steaming cup of chai, especially when the weather turns chilly. For me, chai is not just a beverage—it’s a ritual, a warm hug on cold mornings, and...
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Ukarpindi/ Wheat Flour Upma
One of my cherished traditional Maharashtrian dishes, Ukadpendi, is perfect as a nutritious, hearty snack or meal at any time—whether for breakfast, dinner, or even a midday bite. This versatile and healthy recipe can be made...
The Importance of Making Homemade Sweets and Namkeens During Diwali: Embracing Tradition, Health, and Sustainability
Diwali, the festival of lights, brings with it an abundance of joy, family gatherings, and, of course, the irresistible aroma of freshly prepared sweets and snacks. In Maharashtrian homes, the preparation of Diwali Faral—a variety of...
Chew-da/ Chiwda
My All-Time Comfort Food: Chiwda DelightGood Food = Good Mood Chiwda (चिवडा) holds a special place in my heart—it’s more than just a snack. It’s a delightful medley of textures, spices, and memories, a dish that...
Ganpati Special Vatli Dal Recipe
Vatli or Watli Dal is a traditional dish from the Maharashtrian cuisine. Watli dal is a classic dish made by soaking the Bengal gram overnight in water and then ground with salt, cumin, and green chilies; finally seasoned with some mustard seeds, turmeric powder,...
Sabudana Wada
Sabudana Wada is popular fasting food. Each lunar month of the Hindu calendar has two Chaturthi Tithis. The one that falls after Purnimasi or full moon during Krishna Paksha is known as Sankashti Chaturthi or Sankathara...
Chilly coriander mint chutney
Ingredients Grind it all in a mixer pot to fine-paste. Finally, squeeze lemon juice.
10 healthy food items to give your child #63PercentMoreProtein
Encouraging healthy eating habits in children is crucial for their growth and development. When it comes to food, we have to consider a balanced nutritious meal/ diet for our children. In particular, protein is critical for...
Matar Kachori Recipe
Winters are associated with some specific preparation in northern India.As winters peep from windows (Windows are otherwise closed to avoid the chill factor) they bring in hot foods along. And in all the winter food lists...
Be Mindful and Reduce Food Waste
Food, is the basic necessity of life, the substance we consume to provide nutritional support to our body, and which helps in growth and other functions of our body. Our food provides us with the much-needed...
Be thankful for the food we eat
Food, is the basic necessity of life, the substance we consume to provide nutritional support to our body, and which helps in growth and other functions of our body. When you taste your food or drink...
Besan Laddoo
Besan Laddoo is perhaps one of the traditional recipes passed on from generation to generation in India. It’s generally made during festival seasons but in my home, it’s a monthly ritual. My kids are fond of...
Book Review – CULINARY TALES
CULINARY TALES BY ALPANA DEO Let’s peep in the Book? Culinary tales by Alpana Deo is her culinary journey while living in the USA and how she learned and experimented with the kitchen basics. Living outside...
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