In Gujarat Panchamrut is used in Abhishek ( Bathing the idol )- It denotes a method of worship in Hinduism and then at the end of the religious ceremony Panchamrut is distributed first as prasad to everyone who attends the ceremony. According to elders, Panchamrut should be consumed first after the Pooja as this is considered as nectar of the god. It is considered highly auspicious and many devotees break their fast by having panchamrut....

RED KIDNEY BEAN AND SWEETCORN CURRY | JINAJALA KASOLI NU SAAK In particular, Indians living in Uganda and Kenya used to make this dish a lot and now make it here in the UK too. In Swahili or Kiswahili red kidney beans are known as ‘JINJALA’ and sweetcorn as ‘Kasoli’ thus this curry also called ‘Jinajala ane Kasoli Nu Saak’ in many households. We can’t get enough of our Kasoli & Jugu Nu Saak (sweetcorn and peanut curry) Can’t have peanuts?...

So today I am posting an easy to make, healthy and tasty recipe Roasted Carrot and Coriander Hummus. Hummus is one of the favourite dips in our family, whether it is Roasted Pepper hummus, jalapeño Hummus, or Caramelized Onion hummus . GI rating of the CHICK PEAS is: LOW 28. That means that the carbs in chickpeas have a slow effect on blood sugar levels so the lower the GI value the better the food is for you !...

Once I knew I could make perfect sabudana khichdi with soft, fully pearls of yumminess, I even made some purple cabbage sabudana khichdi too using fresh red cabbage juice as well as some gorgeously colored beetroots to soak the sabudana pearls! Do check out those too below! Jump to Recipe Traditionally, sabudana khichdi, a typical Maharahstrian dish (from the western part of India) is made without moringa leaves, but with a huge tree in our home and a constant supply of this super food moringa leaves to use in my every day cooking, I could not resist but stir in a huge handful in this easy dish too....

I love this garlicky spread with a generous topping of steamed beetroot and parsley. What is Skordalia? Skordalia is a very popular dish and is in fact the national sauce of Greece. On March 25th, or Greek National Independence Day, bakaliaros (cod) skordalia is consumed. You can find it in Greek restaurants and in homes. It is a potato garlic spread made with mashed potatoes, lots of garlic, almonds, lemon juice and olive oil....

While often served in a hamburger bun, it’s just as good when served in lettuce wraps! This recipe was inspired by two of my family’s favorite dinners - pulled pork and pulled chicken. Looking at the chuck roast in my fridge one morning, I thought to myself, why not try the same concept with beef? Combine the meat with homemade barbecue sauce and let them cook away in the slow cooker....

I love chocolate in any form. Whenever I need to bake something, I always migrate towards anything to do with chocolate. Baking being my passion, I am always on the lookout for either cookies or cake. This recipe is inspired from an amazing site I came across: http://www.justsotasty.com/. This double chocolate soft cookie is a chocoholics dream. They are filled with dark chocolate chips oozing with every bite, with a fudgy, soft bite to it....

Treat your guests or host with this incredibly tasty and aromatic pan-toasted Spicy Rosemary Almonds this festive season. Just pop them into a pretty jar with a pretty ribbon and it’s such a thoughtful homemade gift. Air fryer Roasted Mexican Peanuts Indian Masala flavoured Nuts Christmas period is a wonderful time to enjoy fresh herbs and spices as they not only lend amazing tastes in your cooking but works as a medicine to bring so many benefits to your body to fight the winter cold....

Spinach Dal is a must try if you are looking for a flavourful Indian recipe that is naturally plant protein rich, vegan and gluten-free. Spinach Dal/Daal/Dahl You cannot go wrong with a comforting bowl of dal and rice for dinner. Quite possibly the staple dish of India, dal is eaten by everyone. It is a versatile dish that is cheap to make and yet filling. It also is perfect for creating a complete meal as it is high in protein especially when served with a carbohydrate like chapatti or rice and a mild vegetable curry....

Making Palak Puri is convenient and serves as a special treat. It can be made for a feast, Thali, breakfast, picnic, or served with potato curry, aamras (sweet mango pulp), or Shrikhand! Jump to:About Spinach PuriWhy You Will Love The Palak PuriIngredientsStep-by-Step DirectionsServing SuggestionsHelpful TipsMore Indian Flatbread RecipesRecipe Card About Spinach Puri Puri is deep-fried Indian bread made with whole wheat or all-purpose flour. It can be eaten with any curry, for breakfast, as a snack, or light meal....

The leftovers keep well in the fridge for several days, so sometimes I double the recipe and make a few extra mushrooms. I love portobellos. They are tasty and substantial - almost meaty. I like their bold flavor and dense texture. I enjoy simply grilled portobello mushrooms, but stuffing them is especially tasty! This recipe is lovely. The mushrooms are stuffed with a flavorful mixture of spinach, onions, garlic, and parmesan....

One Bowl Eggless Fudgy Chocolate Orange Cake is a moist, rich, chocolaty egg free chocolate cake with the subtle flavors of orange in every bite; so subtle, you may even miss it! With a glossy, smooth and creamy chocolate ganache engulfing it, it can become a show stopper or center piece at your next party! By now, you must know that I am chocolate obsessed! The list of chocolate recipes in my blog is growing by the day....

Thor, also known as Devta Saata is most often served during Diwali or served to Lord Krishna during the Hindu New Year. It is often the simplest recipes are the most fantastic and it is definitely true of this Gujarati Thor. Similar to the Indian sweet Khaja or Meethi Khajali (which is often prepared for Dussehra), Thor is prepared by coating pastry in a thick sugar syrup, almost like sugar glazed donut!...

Sweet Tukdi/Shankarpali is a deep fried flour cookie often made in India during Diwali (festival of lights) or any other festive occasions or just as a snack to munch on during teatime or when guests arrive. They are deep fried, crisp, flaky sweet cookies (cut in diamond or square shapes) made with a flour-semolina dough. And as promised in my post of Instant Rasmalai, I have come with this recipe using the leftover syrup....

Simply bake the drumsticks in the oven, quickly make the sauce, and brush it on the chicken. This recipe is super easy and so very tasty! I’m always on the lookout for ways to make chicken more interesting. Simply baked chicken drumsticks are great, but sometimes you want variety! This recipe fits the bill. Teriyaki sauce is amazingly flavorful, and adding it to chicken greatly elevates it. That’s why I make this recipe so often....

This wonderfully flavorful curry is ready in about 30 minutes, and you can double the recipe if you’d like since the leftovers are excellent. My late father-in-law introduced me to this delicious curry. He loved Asian food and always experimented with new recipes. When he served us this Thai chicken curry, it was so tasty and velvety that I immediately requested the recipe. Sweet and generous as always, he happily gave it to me....

It’s ready in just 30 minutes, which means it’s effortless to whip up. And when you top it with a fried egg, it makes for a hearty and filling breakfast. The week after Thanksgiving used to be a challenge. Faced with piles of leftover turkey meat in the fridge, I was often at a loss. Over the years, I’ve developed a good selection of leftover turkey recipes, including turkey carcass soup, turkey curry, turkey chili, and turkey salad....

Whether you’re looking for a Turkish Delight Ice Cream recipe or Turkish Delight Frozen Yogurt recipe, I’ve got you covered. This eggless rose ice cream recipe is fool-proof and a really easy way to enjoy the best flavours of Turkish cuisine. Included in this post are recipes for a creamy rose flavoured ice cream made in the ice cream maker that is shaped into bars and a chocolate and rose frozen yogurt made with only 3 ingredients!...

Perfect for special occasions and Indian festivals. Badam katli, also known as almond katli, is a popular Indian sweet delicacy made from finely ground almonds, sugar, and ghee. The almonds are typically soaked, peeled, and then ground with milk into a smooth paste, which is mixed with sugar to form a soft dough. This dough is rolled out and cut into diamond-shaped pieces. Badam katli is characterized by its rich almond flavor, similar to marzipan....

WHAT IS BIRYANI Most meals in every Indian restaurant have some type of biryani on their order menu, be it vegetarian with fresh seasonal vegetables and sometimes paneer (Indian cottage cheese) or non vegetarian with some chicken, meat or sometimes fish like prawns! “Biryani” is nothing but an amalgamation of everything Indian food stands for: spicy and full of aromatic Indian exotic spices with a mixed vegetable or meat/chicken/seafood curry layered with fluffy rice (a good quality, long-grained Basmati rice is the best!...