31 Jan
Dalia (broken wheat) porridge is a favored breakfast food in many Indian homes. The grain is made by milling raw wheat grains; it’s especially nutritious as it is unrefined. Dalia is a great source of vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre – all that at an affordable price.
There’s got to be a catch, you think? You are right.
12 Sep
Autumn begins, which means goodbye mangoes. Fruit vendors in India no longer stock those mounds of sweet-smelling heaven. Chia mango pudding is filed for use during the next mango season. Meanwhile I switch loyalties to this lovely dried cranberry banana chia pudding. (more…)
14 Oct
Each festival in Bihar has a signature sweet linked with it: thekua for chhatth, pidukiya for teej, tilkut for Makar Sankranti – and pua for Holi. But when the goodies are this good, why wait for an occasion to cook? Build your own reason for sweet celebration.
21 Aug
Peanut butter in smoothies is all the rage and I have been thinking that some of us might not want to invest in a full jar of peanut butter only for the occasional smoothie. In India, peanut butter isn’t a regular in most households – it is expensive and not available in smaller grocery stores.
Is there an alternative? You are in luck – I have a solution for you.
Now, when you want to make a peanut butter smoothie – you do not have to have peanut butter on hand. Use whole peanuts! Let me show you how, in this banana peanut smoothie.
20 Apr
A simple fresh fruit preparation that you can serve as a snack or an after-meal dessert.
Traditional rabri can be pretty heavy with its high content of sugar and condensed milk. Its usual pairing with malpua and jalebi (while delicious!) doesn’t help either if you’re watching your weight. Enter my recipe of fresh fruit rabri – a dessert that satiates your sweet tooth even while keeping things light and healthy. No refined sugar, no tinned condensed milk – this rabri is sweetened only with natural nutrient-rich dates and apricots. No canned fruit either – only fresh seasonal produce.
29 Apr
Add a chocolatey twist to banana milk shake. That one tweak does not just adds to the taste of banana chocolate shake, it also makes the nourishing beverage a lot more visually attractive.
Discover how to easily adapt traditional Indian flavors into a vibrant, customizable Indian Buddha Bowl. Plus, get 10 delicious Indian Buddha bowl combination ideas!
Tomatoes are an essential ingredient for most curries – but you CAN do well without them! A collection of Indian vegetarian curry recipes without tomatoes.
Hindi idioms inspired by the tastes, colors and characteristics of food.
Rice-dal-ghee is all you need for a happy tummy. Turn to khichdi when comfort beckons stronger than culinary sophistication. [Yes, you can make khichdi without a pressure cooker.]
Explore mango recipes made with raw & ripe mangoes. Desserts, chilled drinks, chutneys, and other summer treats to try this mango season!
A vibrant, fresh pineapple grapefruit juice with a savory twist. Tropical goodness, herby kick, and a vitamin C boost!
Protein rich sattu in a stuffed paratha. Bihar’s specialty – sattu paratha, or pan-fried flatbread with a spicy roasted gram flour filling.
Dessert to die for! Rice kheer (pudding) with a hint of saffron, sweetened with jaggery and dried figs.
Kachumber – classic oil-free Indian salad made with cucumber, tomatoes and onions, dressed with fresh lime juice and green chilies.
With each bite, dhani nimbu zucchini gives a delightful lemony jolt to your senses. Green, light and tangy, this veggie side dish is summer exemplified.
Want banana peanut smoothie, have no peanut butter? Learn how to make this smoothie using whole peanuts! A budget-friendly, energy-packed recipe.
Spiced buttermilk, a tasty cooling thirst-quencher.
