Zunka is a very famous dish belonging to Maharashtra region.Main ingredient is besan (chickpeas flour),there are two versions of this one is pitala (gravy)and dry one is zunka,a very simple dish to make with full of flavours.lets see what goes in making this simple zunka Ingredients 1 cup besan(chickpea flour) 3 to 4 tsp oil(this … Continue reading Zunka (How to make zunka)
Chakali /How to make crispy Rice chakalis
Simple n Crispy rice chakali
Poha chivda recipe(How to make thin poha chivda)
This chivda is made on all festivals in our house,we make two types,one is the yellow masala and the other green.I do make and store this for a quick snack for kids or if you have guest over,lets see what goes in making this First roast the poha on low flame without stirring too much,as … Continue reading Poha chivda recipe(How to make thin poha chivda)
Mix dal vada(lentils)/Masala vadas
Lentils are high in proteins and vitamins,they are the source of energy for our body.Being from a vegetarian family we can't miss on our dals,this recipe is traditional one made on festive,I was left with some of the lentils (dal) in my kitchen, so thought of mixing all of them and making vadas. Ingredient 1/4 … Continue reading Mix dal vada(lentils)/Masala vadas
Matar ka Nimona(green peas curry)
Nimona is a well-known dish in all local household in UP.this dish is prepared with minimum masalas to retain the taste of the fresh green peas and its sweetness.As a lot of garam masala will hamper the taste of the dish,some dishes are lovely without heavy masalas,this recipe is the one made in my house,people … Continue reading Matar ka Nimona(green peas curry)
Roasted cashew nuts(How to roast kajus)
Nuts which ever they may be are all power foods for human body,with so many nutrients in them,one can't stay away from these super foods to keep healthy life style,these nuts or dry fruit is a must have think.And we all should include them in our diet on daily basis,to keep away disease.Cashews are one … Continue reading Roasted cashew nuts(How to roast kajus)
Pav-Bhaji
Pav-bhaji is one of the most loved street food from Mumbai(Maharashtra),this dish can be found from a local street vendor to restaurants as well,This basically originated,way back in Mumbai to feed the textile workers who had to work day and night,by which they had very little time to have their launch,so one of the food … Continue reading Pav-Bhaji
Shengdana(peanuts) chutney(maharashtrian)
Peanuts,shengdana or groundnuts whatever you call them,they surely enhance the taste of food.Chutneys are another form in which we can have are peanuts.Peanuts are healthy nuts,just love them in the boiled form also.This chutney is loved by my kids n is regular in there tiffin.So let's see the recipe Ingredients 1/2 cup peanuts (shengdana) 3 … Continue reading Shengdana(peanuts) chutney(maharashtrian)
Thekua
Thekua is kind of cookies for the people who don't understand the word thekua.It is a traditional food for all the north Indians,especially people from Bihar,Jharkhand and Uttar pradesh.Made on the occasion of chhath puja(praying lord Sun) for the abundance in nature and thanking him.A simple dish made from wheat flour and jaggery,lets see what … Continue reading Thekua
Gobi manchurian
Gobi manchurian is an Indo-Chinese food,well known only in India not China,one can find this in every resto all across the country and loved by kids as well as adults.My kids are fond of them very much,give them gobi ki sabzi,they wont eat when its gobi manchurian I cant think of any thing left for … Continue reading Gobi manchurian
Veg-mayonnaise sandwich
At times one can't really decide what has to be made for the break fast that kids love and which also is healthy,making kids eat vegetable is a big deal in my house though,they make me go mad,mayonnaise and cheese are loved by the kids.so mix the veggies with the mayo and you are good … Continue reading Veg-mayonnaise sandwich
Aloo-Dum
Fresh new potatoes from the farm are the best ones to make Aloo dum.If you don't have new potatoes that's ok.Mostly prefered in the winter season,I love having sugarcane juice with Aloo dum,you can have your choice or the best is ginger tea with this snack.This is completely how its made in my granny house,from … Continue reading Aloo-Dum
Purvanchl Tadka 