Protein-rich, sugar-free Laddus made from Jackfruit seeds – Wonderful and traditional dessert option. Jackfruit used to be a seasonal fruit in India appearing in the mid of the Indian summer and lasting until the monsoons started. They make a reappearance towards the end of the monsoons and last until December / January. But now Jackfruit is available year round in many parts of the country due to hybrid cultivation. The southern states of Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu is where Jackfruit is found in large numbers but the eastern part of India also has its fair share. Great for a festival me ..read more

How to make Chickpea Sundal? Step-by-step recipe with photos. Chickpea Sundal (English), Kondakadalai Sundal (Tamil), or Chana Sundal (Hindi) is a protein-rich snack that is usually prepared during the Indian festivals of Ganesh Chaturthi or the 9 day Navratri festival. Sundal is a type of snack dish that uses legumes or lentils that are stir-fried with simple seasonings such as Chana dal, grated coconut, and mustard seeds. The origin of Sundal is from Tamil Nadu where it is tradition to serve this during festivals and is also is a popular evening snack. Making of the Chana Sundal is very easy ..read more

How to make Veg Cutlets at home – Easy Recipe for Veg Cutlets, a perfect snack for your weekend parties or as an evening snack. Veg cutlets are a perfect party or evening snack with a crispy outer and a soft mushy filling made of vegetables and masalas. It comes in many shapes and sizes but the most popular one is a small flattened circle. It goes well with Tomato Ketchup or a hot sauce but it does really well with Mint Chutney or any other spicy Chutneys. The best part about these Veg cutlets is that they aren’t difficult to make so you can bring that restaurant-like atmosphere home through t ..read more

How to make healthy Karpuravalli Pooris – Step-by-step recipe with photos Who thought you could make tasty Pooris out of the healthy herb called Karpuravalli? At least we didn’t, until recently when we stumbled on a Youtube video for using this fragrant herb for making various Indian dishes. Karpuravalli is the famous Oregano – that is used as a seasoning in Pizzas. But in large parts of India people grow it without knowing how to incorporate into cooking. So here’s a simple but healthy and tasty recipe made our Karpuravalli or Omavalli. The step-by-step recipe with photos is included below. T ..read more

How to make stuffed Mango Kulfi – easy recipe with step-by-step photos This recipe is an adaption of Mango Kulfi by Chef Kunal Kapoor. Kulfi is perhaps India’s most famous cold-dessert / ice-cream. Made famous in Mumbai where it is served as a quick snack on the famous beaches of Mumbai such as Juhu. There are literally hundreds of varieties of Kulfis that are available. So for beginners who are interested in making desserts, this Mango Kulfi recipe is a perfect dish to get started with. It champions the king of fruits, the Mango with India’s favorite ice-cream format, the Kulfi. Kulfi is so u ..read more

How to make spicy steamed rice balls (Coorg inspired) for your Lunch or Dinner menu (or even as a snack) – Step-by-step recipe with photos In this twist of a traditional steamed rice balls recipe, we combine spicy veg masala to make a fun snack that you’ll keep wanting more of. Kadumbuttu is a Coorg (in Karnataka, India) traditional steamed rice balls – these are generally served with the Pork curry, that is again a famous Coorgi curry specialty. What we have here is an adaptation of Kadumbuttu but much simpler and made into a snack – that doesn’t require any curry to go with the rice balls. K ..read more

How to make lip-smacking Momos Chutney Recipe (Red Chutney) Make hot and spicy red Chutney for that perfect combination to go with Momos – Follow along for easy recipe with step-by-step photos. Momos are steamed dumplings that are very popular as Indian street food. The unique thing about Momos aren’t Momos themselves but the spicy red chutney that is served with them. This hot chutney is what adds to the overall taste of the Momos. This was the first time we were making the Momos Chutney and it turned our fabulous. The good part of this recipe is that it is very similar to any Indian chutney ..read more

How to make Puffed Rice (Murmure) Poha – Easy recipe with step-by-step photos This recipe combines two of India’s comfort food – Poha with a light weight snack in Murmura / Puffed Rice to create a healthy snack or breakfast option. Poha is a breakfast recipe, and comfort food in large parts of Northern India. Typically it is made with flattened rice (also called Rice flakes) and comes in many variations – from dry to mushy. The distinct feature of Poha is that it is very easy to make and is extensible as well-meaning you can add in extra condiments in it to make it jazzier. This makes Poha beg ..read more

How to make healthy Dalia (or Broken Wheat Upma) for breakfast – Step by step recipe with photos. Dalia Upma or Broken Wheat Upma or Dalia Poha or Dalia Uppittu (Kannada) or Godhi Upma (Tamil) – whatever you want to call it it is a very healthy breakfast option for those who are looking at low-carb, high-fiber Indian breakfast options. Dalia Upma – North Indian or South Indian breakfast? Dalia is more used in Northern regions of India while the Southern Indian regions going after Rice and Millet based dishes. So what we have here is a true ‘fusion’ breakfast – Dalia with the southern signature ..read more

How to make superfood Red Amaranth Curry – step by step recipe with photos Amaranth belongs to the Green leafy vegetable family. Green leafy vegetables generally aren’t so popular even disliked especially by kids. But not many people know that Amarant is a superfood – it packs a lot of healthy nutrients not to mention it is gluten-free and packed with healthy fiber, proteins, and minerals such as Zinc, Manganese, and Phosphorous along with essential vitamins. Why Amaranth is a super-food? Other names of this dish: Rajgira Subzi Dante Soppu Palya Sen Keerai Poriyal Much of this is because the ..read more