Perfect served as part of a Gujarati thali. You might have also heard bhakhri known as biscuit bread due to its crisp outer layer. For added flavour, you can also make Gujarati Masala Bhakri or Tikhi Bhakhri. Bhakhri is a really versatile bread – you can enjoy it as it is with some ghee, small piece of jaggery or pickles/achar as a breakfast or snack, or pair it with Gujarati shaak for a complete meal....
It requires only two ingredients (one of them is water), and with the use of an electric mixer or food processor, it can be ready in few minutes. Jump to:About Homemade ButterIngredients For Homemade ButterStep by Step DirectionsStoring SuggestionsHelpful TipsMore Homemade RecipesRecipe Card Our Latest Videos About Homemade Butter I have grown up seeing my mom making butter and then eventually turning it into ghee at home for years. However, she used to make homemade butter with the traditional recipe....
The Homemade Granola is crunchy, flavorful, and delicious; the recipe is a total keeper! However, if you want to make granola bars for easy grab-and-go, try this recipe: Granola Bars (Perfect For On The Go)! Jump to:About Homemade GranolaHomemade Granola IngredientsStep by Step DirectionsServing SuggestionsStoring SuggestionsOptional Add-InsMore DIY RecipesRecipe Card About Homemade Granola I think homemade granola is way better than store-bought granola and other sugary cereals. You can have this granola with little milk or sprinkle it on top of yogurt with fruits....
INDIAN CARROT SALAD WITH COCONUT - a crisp tender, fresh, grated carrot salad with fresh coconut, mustard seeds and curry leaves; ready in 10 minutes; vegan and gluten free! My favorite memory of a fresh salad while growing up was a large bowl of freshly grated carrot salad chock full of finely chopped green chilies and freshly grated coconut with a squeeze of lemon juice! With all the exotic combinations of salads available now, this simple salad was almost forgotten and pushed to the back of my salad list....
Rajavalo Soup/Indian Star Gooseberry Soup is a lip-smacking, tangy and spicy light soup which makes you leaving feeling good about yourself! With mild aromatic spices, this soup is perfect to warm you up any time! Indian star gooseberry (called “rajavalo” in Konkani) is predominantly found in south India but originally thought to be native to the tropical climates of Madagascar and sometimes called Madagascar gooseberry. Belonging to the same family as amla or the larger variety of gooseberry; it is much smaller in size and has a star-shaped seed inside....
About Instant Palak Dhokla Dhokla is an inseparable part of the Gujarati menu in the Gujarati families. And as a Gujarati, I am no exception. We have varieties of Dhokla, and I love all of them. But instant Khaman Dhokla is my most favorite. It is deliciously soft and spongy, and moreover, they are easy and quick to make. So I have made the traditional Khaman Dhokla with an exciting and healthy twist....
Kesar, Badam and Elychi Balushai / Badusha a delicacy you must prepare on Diwali, A crispy melt in your mouth delicacy with a soft flaky saffron and cardamom centre, a unique taste you won’t forget in a hurry because every mouthful is a truly pleasurable and memorable experience! Diwali is a time for nostalgia and traditions, for family gatherings and for remembering moments in time and Diwali magic fills your hearts with joy but the sounds, images and the smell make it even more significant....
LASOONI METHI PANEER is a delicious Indian curry with soft cubes of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) simmered in a creamy and aromatic gravy with dried fenugreek leaves/methi and lots of garlic (lasoon). This delicious, creamy, finger licking good curry is perfect paired with any Indian flatbread, rice or even slices of toasted bread! (For a vegan option, use tofu or mushrooms; recipe below; and you can avoid or omit the curd/yogurt mentioned in the recipe card) When one of my Instagram friends shared this curry on her post, I had to decipher this delicious looking curry and found many variations online!...
Love, love, love baking and these easy, crispy, buttery and melt-in-mouth cookies/shortbreads are one of the easiest I have made! It is so easy, with guidance, even your kids can make it! With just butter, sugar and flour, they bake up perfectly into these not too sweet crunchy eggless delights! I did add a dash of lemon juice to the dough along with vanilla essence/extract, but you could easily omit it....
Methi Baigan generously flavoured with garlic and dried red chillies, the aroma of sautéed methi during cooking makes you forget that you are cooking tangy bitter methi and almost tasteless aubergine ! It takes a little while to develop this sabji taste, but let me assure you once you start liking it you will be hooked on this dish that’s my promise 🙂 You will need :- 3 medium bunch of methi leaves cleaned , washed roughly torn 1 large aubergine cut, cubed and washed 3-4 dried red chillies 3 tbsp....
Methi Thepla are soft, delicious, and melt in the mouth. The dough is made with yogurt and packed with fresh fenugreek leaves. Methi leaves give a faint bitter taste, and other spices and herbs make the Thepla highly flavorful! About Methi Thepla Thepla are one of the most popular Gujarati foods. There are various ways to make these flatbreads, and each family has their own recipe. As a Gujarati, I have grown up eating the Thepla regularly....
WHAT IS MOLAGA PODI OR CHUTNEY POWDER? Breakfast is always idlis (savory steamed rice-lentil cakes), dosas (savory rice-lentil crepes) or even a simple one-pot Matar Poha (flattened rice with green peas) in our house. When it is idlis or dosas, any coconut/tomato/peanut chutney is a must on the side maybe along with some sambar (lentil broth like curry) to dip it in. But my favorite is a spicy south Indian chutney powder made with roasted lentils and chilies which we call molagai/molaga/chilli podi/powder!...
Mughlai Dal is made using only one legume, mung beans, but it is creamy, rich, and highly nutritious. The dal is without onion and garlic but high in flavor and very satisfying! Jump to:About Moong Dal MughlaiWhy You Will Love This DalIngredientsHow To Make Moong Dal MughlaiServing SuggestionsHelpful TipsMore Restaurant-Style DalRecipe Card About Moong Dal Mughlai Mung beans are one of the best plant-based sources of protein. So it is a staple ingredient in my pantry, or I would rather say in most Indian households....
Hello readers, On a healthy note let’s enjoy these healthy crackers, easy to make and can be enjoyed by everyone whilst watching your favourite tv show or just by packing a few in a bag and taking them with you. They are especially good for when you are on the move. You will need:- 1 cup millet flour – Bajri aata 1/4 cup whole wheat flour – roti aata 1/4 cup barley flour – Jav aata 2 tsp crushed ginger and green chillies salt to taste 2 tbsp sesame seeds 3-4 tbsp oil 1/4 tsp carom seeds...
These cookies are loaded with nutty pecans and sweet but tart cranberries. Oatmeal Cranberry Pecan Cookies are enjoyable as a snack throughout the day or even as a dessert! Jump to:About Oatmeal Cranberry Pecan CookiesWhy You Will Love These CookiesIngredientsStep by Step DirectionsStoring SuggestionsHelpful TipsMore Eggless CookiesRecipe Card About Oatmeal Cranberry Pecan Cookies These cookies are easy to make, and there is no need to chill the dough. So it is a quick recipe to make delicious, wholesome, and addictive cookies....
You will need :- 2 cup oats 1 cup coarse semolina 1 cup sour yogurt 1 cup chopped mix vegetables ( carrots, green beans, peas, sweetcorn ) 1/4 cup grated bottle gourd ( lauki-dudhi ) Optional 1-2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves finely chopped 1 tsp achaar masala or fresh fenugreek leaves 2 tbsp oil 1 tsp mustard and cumin seeds pinch of asafoetida ( hing) 2-3 tbsp sesame and sunflower seeds salt to taste 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp red chilli powder 1 tsp sugar ( optional ) 1 cup water 1....
Jump to:What are Overnight Oats?Health Benefits of OatsBase Overnight Oats IngredientsHow To Make Base Overnight OatsFlavor Ideas For Overnight OatsStoring SuggestionsHelpful TipsMore Healthy Breakfast RecipesRecipe Card Our Latest Videos What are Overnight Oats? Overnight Oats are a blend of raw rolled oats, milk (I always use non-dairy), optional yogurt, and a choice of natural sweetener. The other optional add-ins are a pinch of salt and chia seeds. So basically, overnight oats are a no-cook method of making oatmeals....
Intro to Seekh Kebab Originating in the royal kitchens of the Mughal Empire, Seekh Kebab has long been cherished as a culinary gem in the South Asian region. Growing up in Karachi, I ate Seekh kebabs a lot. Every event or function I visited would serve logs of Seekh kebabs and to this day, it remains the #1 Barbeque item on Bakra Eid. Fun fact: While Seekh kebab may be one of the most popular kebabs in Pakistan, the country boasts a wide array of kebabs, each with its own unique flavor profile and regional variations....
Ragi Rava Dosa is a simple, quick and instant dosa (south Indian crepe) with healthy ingredients like suji/semolina/cream of wheat, rice flour and ragi flour/finger millet flour, flavored with some spices. No soaking of lentils or fermentation needed; with a pickle, chutney or molagapudi (south Indian spice powder) on the side, it is a complete breakfast meal. Normally, rava dosa is prepared using rava/semolina and rice flour with addition of some all purpose flour/maida....
Well-seasoned with garlic powder, paprika, and thyme, this easy 8-ingredient recipe yields impressive results. There’s something festive about serving and carving an entire turkey at the table. But cooking just the breast is the ideal solution for intimate holiday gatherings. It’s the perfect size for four people. Another advantage of this recipe: When you cook the breast by itself, it’s easier to ensure it comes out juicy. When you roast the entire bird, despite your best intentions, the white meat often turns out too dry....
