Gajar Halwa is immensely popular in India & is most often made in the households during winters when fresh carrots are in season. You will find this served even in buffets, Thali and almost at every feast because it is the Ultimate winner and is the best! Gulab Jamun, Jalebi, Rasgulla & Kaju katli are some of the other popular Sweets from Indian cuisine. About Carrot Halwa This classic dessert gets its name “Gajar Halwa” since carrots are known as “Gajar” in Hindi and Halwa is a pudding like dessert from the Indian Sub-Continent....

Corn patties These corn patties are made with tender juicy sweet corn kernels, mashed boiled potatoes, spices and herbs. These are crisp from the outside and soft inside with a burst of delicious flavors. Corn patties are flavored with Indian ground spices like red chilli powder, garam masala and crushed ginger. In India, a patties is known as cutlet and is usually breaded and deep fried for the amazing great crisp texture....

This is the time of the year when most people spend time with their family members, extended families, relatives and friends. Festivals are incomplete without delicious & toothsome foods especially when we spend time with our loved ones. If you are new to planning Diwali menu & wondering.. What can we make for Diwali?Here is the list of traditional snacks made for Diwali MurukkuChakliNamak paraMedu vadaChivdaAloo bhujiaSevSamosaDahi vadaNippattu and many more....

To make this easy fish fry, fish needs double marination. First marination for the fish to absorb all the flavors and spice. Second marination to give a crust to the fish. This simple fish fry recipe can be used to grill or shallow fry or pan fry the fish. All methods yield crusty fish and is best served immediately. If you do not have besan or gram flour, you can substitute with corn flour....

Based on the traditional method, many kinds of barfi are made in these modern days. Ingredients like khoya/mawa, condensed milk, milk powder, coconut and even flour are used as an alternate to condensing milk for hours. I have shared several barfi recipes on the blog in the past. I have compiled all of them here in this post just for quick access. 18 burfi recipes or barfi recipes Rava burfi – Simple sweet made using semolina, coconut, sugar, ghee, flour and milk....

About Boondi Raita Boondi raita is an Indian raita variety made with yogurt, boondi, cumin powder, chilli powder, chaat masala, salt and coriander leaves. Boondi are tiny crunchy fried snack balls made with gram flour. Apart from enjoying them as a snack, they are also used in various dishes like this boondi raita, boondi curry and for garnishing chaats, snacks & rice dishes. Raita is a staple in many Indian households and makes its appearance in several avathars....

The stuffing is almost similar to the aloo paratha except for including peas and carrots in this. Bread rolls are usually deep fried but they are best baked or pan fried. However I have also shared the deep frying method. These bread rolls make a very good party snack since they keep crispy for long time. They are best served with Green chutney or Schezwan sauce. More Snacks recipesBread pizzaBread pakoraAloo grilled sandwichBread upma More collections Bread recipes Sandwich Recipes Pakora recipes...

A tsp of this powder eaten with rice in the beginning of a meal is said to increase the appetite, digestion and absorption of nutrients in the food. I will try to make a detailed post on the health benefits of curry leaves sometime soon. There may be different ways of making spiced curry leaves powder or curry leaves rice. I am sharing the method I make at home. I usually make this spicy curry leaves podi and stock up in a glass bottle....

About Ghee Rice Ghee Rice is a popular South Indian rice dish where rice is sautéed and cooked with pure ghee & whole spices. Later it is garnished with caramelized onions, crunchy ghee fried cashews and sweet raisins. Ghee, a traditional Indian cooking fat is the star of this dish that imparts a nutty aroma and delicious taste. Apart from being a staple in many South Indian households, this is popular on the restaurant menus, wedding and party menus as well....

In this post I share the recipe to make karanji, which is the same as Andhra Kajjikayalu.Gujiya is made majorly with a filling of mawa & nuts, the Karnataka style karjikayi is made with fried gram flour, coconut and poppy seeds and the sweet somas are made sometimes with rava and sometimes with fried gram, coconut, seeds and nuts. However there are no hard and fast rules to follow, the ingredients used for stuffing is more of a personal choice....

This dish is kids’ friendly and my kids have eaten this for many years, believing it to be potato. Yes you won’t know it is mullangi! I am sure you can get even the pickiest kids to enjoy this dish. Radish stir fry goes well, mixed with hot rice and Ghee or as a side with Rasam-rice & Sambar-rice. It also goes with roti, bhakri, Akki roti, Ragi rotti and Theplas....

Health Benefits of Oats While oats are well known as a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals, they are most famous for their fiber. They have a variety of insoluble fibers like lignin and cellulose, as well as soluble fibers such as beta-glucan. Soluble fibers like beta-glucan can lower cholesterol levels, slow digestion, and increase fullness–making oatmeal a perfect base for a healthy, satiating breakfast. Sweet Oatmeal with Egg Many people are probably familiar with the sweet version of oatmeal, which this recipe highlights....

This post is all about feeding ragi to babies. Each baby is different, so firstly you need a lot of patience to try and find out what works for your baby. The first 6 months a baby needs to be breastfed exclusively to gain best weight, health and immunity. You can introduce ragi after 6 months.Here are the tips on how to introduce ragi to babies. Consult your pediatrician: Firstly consult your doctor to find out if you can introduce ragi to your baby....

Rajma chawal is a favorite combo in many North Indian households where rajma masala is served with chawal (rice). Some onion & lemon wedges on the side is all you need to enjoy this delicious dish. We Indians eat a lot of legumes regularly as they are the main source of protein and fiber. Skinned lentils, chickpeas, black eyed peas and red kidney beans are some of the most commonly used in curries....

Sambar rice is a dish made with lentils, rice, mixed vegetables, spices & herbs. It is a delicious, flavorful & protein packed dish that is also healthy & nutrient dense. Sambar rice is best served with papad & some buttermilk or lassi. Other similar popular Variety Rice recipes from south Indian cuisine are these Tomato rice Ghee rice Ven pongal To make this sambar rice, I have used brown rice and a small quantity of white rice along with dal....

Are you wondering, but why homemade? Homemade almond powder is a pure protein powder without any additives. It’s much superior in taste, freshness and economical. Main importantly we know what goes into it. With the comfort of store bought powders, I had never made this before having my babies. Motherhood helped me to explore this method of making almond powder for my toddlers. I realized that a lot of milk powders we use for the babies and kids are loaded with synthetic nutrients & always wondered if these are really absorbed by the body....

About Aloo Paratha Aloo Paratha are popular Indian flatbreads stuffed with a delicious spiced potato mixture. In Hindi, Aloo means “Potatoes” and Paratha means “Layered Flatbreads”. So aloo parathas literally mean parathas that are stuffed with boiled, mashed and spiced potatoes in between the layers. Firstly a dough is made with whole wheat flour. Next boiled potatoes are mashed or grated and then spiced. This flavorful spiced potato mixture is then stuffed in a small disc of dough and sealed....

If you love experimenting with different teas then you are more likely to love this drink. This warming and delicious apple tea is very versatile and can also be infused with different spices and herbs. Each of these add its own flavor & aroma that also comes with unique health benefits. Turkish Apple Tea Like Indians, people of Turkey love drinking tea at all times of the day. However, unlike in India, where tea is often boiled, the Turks have an infusion way of making the tea and use one teapot on top of the other....

You will find some or the other kind of halwa being made for every occasion – festivals, celebrations and even for a simple meal. About badam halwa Badam halwa is a traditional pudding like dessert where the whole almonds are soaked, peeled, ground and cooked with ghee, milk or water & sugar. It is flavoured with cardamoms and saffron. “Badam” is the Hindi word for “almonds” hence the name. Badam halwa is a rich and delicious dessert more popular in South Indian sweet shops and tiffin centres serving Karnataka foods....

There are so many ways a pickle is made and this carrot pickle is made similar to the avakaya, a popular andhra pickle variety made with raw mangoes. This is not a traditional Andhra recipe, but roughly adapted from the mango pickle i shared before. The pickle tastes hot, spicy and slightly tangy that comes from the lemon juice. This pickle stays good for about 4 to 7 days if refrigerated and handled with moist free hands....