Vatanyachi Usal  is a very simple preparation without onion and garlic. The gravy is coconut based with some roasted spices ground together. Usually Goan Hindus make this on festive days like Diwali, Tulsi Vivah etc etc. along with many other vegetarian dishes. You can relish this with puris or pav bread.(ladi pav)IngredientsDried green or yellow vatanas - 1 cup (soak them overnight)Salt - to ..read more

 Here is the recipe of a quick kiwi summer cooler with just 5 ingredients. A perfect mocktail for summer, easy to make and so refreshing. Ingredients: Kiwis - 3 or as required Salt - 1 or 2 pinches Chat masala - 1/2 tsp (or roasted cumin powder) Yogurt - 1 tbsp Honey - 1 tbsp Chilled water - 2 cups or as neededMethod:1. Peel the kiwis and cut them into pieces.2. Transfer all the ingredients into ..read more

 Stuffed parathas is one of the most popular breakfast dish that can be made with various different fillings. Today's recipe is with paneer and I have added one potato for binding and flavoured it with fresh methi. The combination of methi, aloo and paneer is really so delectable and loved by many. You can enjoy these parathas for breakfast / brunch / lunch / dinner with some pickle and yogurt ..read more

 Tendli also known as Kundru is Ivy Gourd in English. Tendli bhaat is a very popular rice dish from Maharashtrian cuisine. It gets its unique flavour from the freshly ground goda masala powder which is used extensively to flavour many Maharashtrian dishes. This one pot meal can be relished with papad and pickle. Ingredients:Tendli / ivy gourd - 250 gms Rice - 1 & 1/2 cups or as needed Onions - 1 ..read more

 Here is a quick and easy vada recipe that requires no grinding. All you have to do is soak the semolina with yogurt and few other ingredients and fry the vadas. A perfect Sunday breakfast / brunch idea. This recipe comes handy when you don't have enough time to soak and grind the urad dal. Ingredients: Semolina - 1 cup Rice flour - 1 tbsp (optional) Baking soda - 2 pinches Salt - as required ..read more

Here is a healthy and protein rich snack recipe for you.... Rajma dhoklasThis easy to make and tempting recipe is surely going to win your hearts. No fermentation is required. Just soak the dhoklas overnight, grind and prepare them. These can be enjoyed at any time of the day.  Ingredients:Rajma (kidney beans) .... 2 cupsGinger paste ....................1 tspGreen chilli paste ............ 1 ..read more

 Here is the recipe of Mumbai style Keema Pav. The scrumptious mutton mince is served with soft pillowy pav that is lightly toasted with butter. Top it with tangy onion slices and enjoy the delectable preparation.Ingredients:Pav breads --- as neededSome butter for pav breadKeema / mutton mince -- 500 gmsOnions --- 3-4 (about 2 cups sliced)Green peas ---- handfulTomato Puree -- 1 tbspTomatoes ..read more

 Kadai paneer is a very delicious and most popular dish. Paneer chunks are cooked in a flavourful gravy along with onion and bell pepper cubes. This uniquely flavoured paneer preparation is very different than the other paneer dishes like Butter Paneer /Shahi Paneer. This restaurant style curry pairs well with rotis and naans. Ingredients:Paneer - 200 gms Capsicum / Bell pepper - Few pieces of ..read more

 This is a traditional Sindhi style preparation of keema made with yam also known as elephant foot yam. A good option for vegetarians. It really tastes like mutton keema. You can relish it with Sindhi khichdi or rotis.Ingredients:Yam ........... 350 grms or as neededOnions ..... 4 medium Tomato ..... 1 or 2Green chillies .. 2Garlic ............... 1 tbspGinger ............. 1/2 tbspSalt ..read more

Appam or Appa (as it is known in Sri Lanka) is a very popular dish of Sri lanka and South India. It is usually had for breakfast or even lunch and dinner. The taste is similar to dosa. What is Appam ?Appam is a thin bowl shaped pancake made with fermented batter of rice (or rice powder) and coconut milk. It is made in a special round bottomed pan called Appa Chatti like a small wok. Traditionally ..read more