Bottle Gourd or Lauki as we Indians know it is that healthy vegetable that mom makes once every week and…
Nowadays, making kids eat healthy is very difficult and moms need to keep thinking of different recipes to make sure…
The auspicious festival of Ganeshotsav is celebrated with a lot of devotion across the country. Many different sweets are offered…
Ganeshotsav is one of the major festivals celebrated in India, especially in Maharashtra. A ten-day festival, it starts on the…
The auspicious festival of Ganeshotsav is celebrated with a lot of devotion across the country. Many versions of Ganesha’s favorite…
The auspicious festival of Ganeshotsav is celebrated with a lot of devotion across the country. Many versions of Ganesha’s favorite…
The auspicious festival of Ganeshotsav is celebrated with a lot of devotion across the country. Many versions of Ganesha’s favorite…
Krishna Janmashtami also known as Gokulashtami, is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar…
Krishna Janmashtami also known as Gokulashtami, is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar…
Ekadashi is the eleventh lunar day (Ekadashi) of the bright fortnight (Shukla paksha) of the Hindu month of Ashadha…
Pani Puri is a favourite street snack across India. It is loved by people of all ages and is…
Bread pakoda is one of our favorite Sunday breakfast recipe. Especially when it rains and we want to indulge in…
Summer is here and the markets are over flowing with the King of fruits – Mangoes! Everyone loves mangoes and…
Summers are here and it is essential to keep oneself hydrated. Even though Mango is the ‘King of the Season’,…
With the scorching heat these days, hot drinks are far from being desired. But what if you love tea? It…
With the scorching heat these days, hot drinks are a big no for me but I love tea as it…
Thought of experimenting with my after workout drink today. Instead of plain coconut water, I thought of mixing it with…
Watermelon Tangerine (Orange) Cooler is one nourishing drink that is a combination of two super fruits and is on the…
The yummy Instant Raw Mango Pickle that I made last week called for a delicious paratha to go with. So,…
With the onset of summer, the markets are flooded with delicious raw mangoes. I remember my mother used to make…
With summers setting in, our body, obviously, feels the need to have something cool. At such times, a cool refreshing…
Cabbage Koshimbir/Salad is a mix of Cabbage, Onion and Tomatoes and is my favorite when I don’t feel like eating…
Tomato koshimbir is a tasty salad that serves as a quick and easy accompaniment to any meal. We all love to eat…
Mula or Radish is something that is not liked by many due to its spicy taste. However, Radish has many…
Tomato Onion Koshimbir is my favorite among all as it can be eaten as an accompaniment with anything. This dish…
I remember mom used to make Moong Dal or Tur Dal Khichadi when anyone was sick. It is known to…
On a hot summer day, there is nothing like a glass of chilled Limbu sharbat. This refreshing drink is had…
Kairi Panha is a is a sour and sweet, Maharashtrian favorite, summer cooler made using raw mango. It is the…
Parathas are very healthy and filling and also easy to make. Wanted to make something quick and tasty for breakfast…
The Holi after party is incomplete without the refreshing ‘Thandai’. This delicious drink is made using mainly melon seeds,dry fruits…
Mawa Gujiya or Karanji is a dumpling or puff made with refined flour and a sweet filling of mawa or…
An instant chilli pickle to add that, much desired, spicy taste to your food. Came across this recipe in a…
Indian meals are incomplete without pickles. My mom used to make many different kind of pickles all year round. One…
. Til gud ghya god god bola.. Makar sankranti is dedicated to the Hindu sun god, Surya. It marks the…
Til means sesame and gud means jaggery. Til-gud ladoos are exchanged on the festival of sankranti and people greet each other…
Til means sesame and gud means jaggery. A mixture of these is exchanged on the festival of sankranti and people greet…
I remember my mom used to make many different kind of pickles all year round. Her winter specialty was this…
Last week has been nice and cool and that meant some piping hot, tasty food! Got fresh green pumpkin from…
Dates are a good source of various vitamins and minerals, energy, sugar, and fiber. It also contains calcium, iron, phosphorus,…
Indian meals always consist of some pickles to go with rice and dal. One such seasonal pickle is Gajar Ka…
Gajar ka Halwa is the most popular Indian dessert that is made during winters. The tasty pudding is a favorite…
Happiness is Hot Soup  on a cold day Winters are setting in and that calls for some nutritious soups to keep…
Amsul cha Saar – My favorite accompaniment with Khichadi. Piping hot khichadi topped with ghee and Amsul cha Saar for accompaniment!…
Mix vegetable soup – A simple and flavorful combination of fresh vegetables – is a favorite among all age groups.…
I remember we used to get very nice tomatoes during winters and my mom used to make this really delicious…
Got some nice carrots and coriander in the market last week and that instantly reminded me of the wonderful soup…
Diwali is the biggest festival in India and is celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm across the Country. It signifies…
Laddoos are made across India in different ways and are a favorite among young and old. No occasion is complete…
Mathri is a famous snack from North India. My mom used to make two varieties of this snack – namkeen…
Chivda is a snack that is loved by everyone – young and old. This crisp and tasty snack can be…
The festival of Navratri’ – the nine auspicious nights during which Goddess Durga is worshiped – is here and people…
Apart from the traditional Sabudana Khichadi, a delicious Bhajani Thalipeeth is a perfect meal you can have on a fasting…
Shengdana chutney is a accompaniment/side dish/condiment that goes well with Stuffed Parathas, Vegetable Parathas and fasting parathas or fried snacks like Sabudana…
You must be wondering what was I thinking when posting this recipe. Sabudana kheer is to be eaten when sick.…
When you think of what you can eat during a fast the first thing that pops into the mind is…
Ratalyache Kaap is a Maharashtrian, fasting, sweet dish made from Sweet Potatoes. Sweet potatoes are nutrition packed, delicious root vegetable. Like most…
Coconut chutney is a accompaniment/side dish/condiment that goes well with Dosa, Idli, Uttapam, Medu Vada, Sabudana Vada, Sabudana Appe, Bhajiya…
Fruit Koshimbir is one of my favorite recipes as it has lots of fruits. This can be eaten as a…
I remember, during my childhood, Mom used to make Bhagar and Aamti along with many other recipes when we were…
I felt like eating something sweet today. When I opened the fridge, I saw that there was some Pedha lying…
Its been a lovely weather since past two days because of non-stop heavy rains. This called for some tasty fried…
Ganesh Chaturthi = Tasty Modak prasad. This was the equation I grew up with. I remember Aai and Baba bringing…
As Ganpati Bappa loves Ladoos and Modaks, we present another recipe which can be offered as Prasad. A sweet Prasad…
Traditionally, gul and khobra (Jaggery and Coconut) are offered to Ganpati as Prasad. One of my aunt had once made Modak…
Panchkhadya, like Khirapat, is another Prasad – an offering – made especially during the Ganeshotsav festival. It is called so because…
Khirapat is a Prasad – an offering – made especially during the Ganeshotsav festival. It is made using easily available…
Whenever my mom made any fried snack, she made sure to serve it with Pudina Chutney. It is a tangy…
Moong vade is a delicious and spicy snack made from yellow moong dal. Mostly eaten during monsoon, this is a…
If you are from ‘Khandesh’, you will know that no celebrations are complete without ‘Shev Bhaji’ 🙂 It is a spicy dish…
It has finally started raining here and the weather has become cool. So, yesterday I thought of making ‘Kanik Sheera’.…
Kandyacha Kalsa is a Maharashtrian side dish that is generally made to be eaten along with Dal-Roti. It is dry…
Got some really nice radish in the weekly market. The first recipe that came to my mind was Mooli Paratha!…
I remember mom used to make Moong Dal Khichadi when anyone was sick. It is known to be a comfort…
Did you know that the Tomato omelette you get in restaurants is actually ‘Dhirda’ or ‘Cheela’ that your mom used…
When it comes to deciding upon what to eat with rice, everyone in my house votes for ‘Tamatyacha Varan‘. We…
Parathas are very healthy and filling and also easy to make. Wanted to make something quick, tasty and healthy for…
Summers = Mangoes! I love the King of fruits and keep finding ways to feast on it. So, today morning…
Wanted to make something that cooks fast and so I opted to make my hubby’s favorite Batatyachya Kachrya. It is an easy…
A lazy Saturday morning today and so I thought of making something simple for lunch. Just Aamti and Poli. I have…
Kande Pohe is a very delicious Maharashtrian breakfast snack. Pohe is basically flattened rice and is made in almost every…
Wheat is the most common cereal available in the world and has many health benefits. It is believed to be one…
Monday – New Week. New Goals. It sure is a tough day for most of us after a lazy Sunday.…
Sunday for me is a day spent with family having no plans. A lazy morning and then a royal lunch.…
Today is one of those days when baby wakes up earlier than usual. Had to cook up a quick nutritious…
After a hectic start to the day, relaxing with a cup of Tulsi Honey Chamomile Tea. Tulsi, otherwise known as…
Sunday mornings are a bit chilled out in our home. Sleeping a little more than usual, relaxed tea session and…
Rava Sheera is a mouth watering sweet dish made using just four ingredients. As they say ‘shuruvat meethe se’. I’m…
As I said, cooking is a very easy task if you love to eat. So, let’s begin! As you know,…