Wheat and Mango Sheera is my twist to the traditional Wheat Sheera or Halwa. Wheat – Health Benefits Wheat is…
Fried Mango Modak is a famous Naivedya/offereing recipe. It is offered to Lord Ganesha on Sankashti Chaturthi. Sankashti Chaturthi The…
Diwali is the biggest festival of India which marks the victory of good over evil. It is observed all over the world. People light diyas, cook many sweet and savory snacks and wish eachother Happy Diwali.
Kande Pohe is a very delicious and super healthy Maharashtrian breakfast. It is a wholesome meal in itself and is highly nutritious.
Superfood Walnut is a healthy nut that is beneficial for the overall health.
Superfood Coconut water is a tasty and refreshing drink found in young green coconuts. It is rich in nutrients and helps keep the body hydrated.
Carrot Upma is a very healthy, traditional breakfast dish that is mainly eaten in the South Indian states. It is one of the easiest Indian breakfast recipes and can be prepared in minutes without much pre-preparation.
Fruit Koshimbir is a healthy combination of fruits and curd which can be eaten for breakfast or as a side dish with lunc
Koshimbir is a traditional Maharashtrian dish which is rich in nutrients and light on the stomach.
Vegetables are a great source of nutrition and should be a part of your daily diet. Health advisors recommend eating vegetables daily
Superfood almond is a healthy fruit that is a good source of nutrients which help maintain good health.
Raw Mango pickle is a tasty summer recipe that requires ingredients easily available in the kitchen.
Kairi Panha is the best homemade thirst quencher during summers. It helps fight dehydration thus making it a healthy option for you to choose over sodas and sugar loaded drinks.
Fruits are very important for our well-being. They are packed with nutrients and help in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
What is it? Superfood Turmeric is a spice belonging to the ginger family. It is yellow in color and has…
Lauki Kofta is a very interesting spicy curry that is made by adding bottle gourd dumplings to a onion and tomato gravy.
Healthy Lauki and Carrot Paratha is a good option when you have little fussy eaters at home.
Bottle Gourd is a vegetable that grows on vines. It contains many minerals and is high in fiber thus making it super healthy.
Nowadays, making kids eat healthy is very difficult. So, 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 made in many different ways across the country.
Bread pakoda or pakora is one of the most loved fried street foods that is made by dipping plain or stuffed bread in a seaasoned gram flour batter.
Summer is here and the markets are over flowing with the King of fruits – Mangoes! Everyone loves mangoes and…
Summer special cool drinks are the best to help you stay hydrated in those very hot days.
Lemon Ice Tea is a delightful beverage made with the most easily available ingredients – tea and lemon slices.
Orange Cinnamon Ice Tea is a healthy beverage that can help you beat the summer heat.
Coconut Water Coconut water, found in young coconuts, is tasty and refreshing and has many health benefits. It helps hydrate…
Watermelon and Orange Cooler is one nourishing drink that is a combination of 2 super fruits that should be on top of some of the must have summer drinks.
The yummy Instant Raw Mango Pickle that I made last week called for a delicious paratha to go with. So,…
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 wonderful sweet and tangy combination that makes for a quick and healthy accompaniment to a meal.
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…
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…
Makar Sankranti festival is dedicated to the Sun God and is celebrated across India in different ways.
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 special Rava and Maida Laddoo is a favorite sweet ball made in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon district (Khandesh).
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…
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…
The Pudina chutney or mint chutney is a traditional Indian recipe made using refreshing Mint leaves, coriander leaves and green chillies. It is a thick dip that is served with most Indian snacks. It can also be used as a sandwich spread.
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…
This 10 mins recipe for Mango Milkshake will teach you to make a flavorful milk drink by blending fresh mangoes with milk, ice cream and nuts.
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…
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.…
Puri Bhaji is a favorite Sunday lunch is most of the Indian households.
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…
Rava Sheera is a mouth watering sweet dish made using just four ingredients. As they say ‘shuruvat meethe se’. I’m…