Black chana is predominantly used during religious ceremonies. It is usually made as a spicy usal or sundal and served during poojas and ceremonies. Ganesh puja, Naga chauti and during Mangal Gowri puja it is prepared. Today is Naga Chauti and thought I will post the recipe of kadale kalu usli / black chana sundal. It is tasty and can be prepared more often as a snack or accompaniment. (more…)
Roasted paneer slabs/ bread roll in steps. Easy to make snack for evenings. Paneer stuffed bread rolls are roasted on a skillet.
Bread rolls are one of the favourite snacks that has been relished by all. The bread is stuffed with a filling that is prepared, rolled , sealed and deep fried. But here, it is shallow fried, thus a guilt free snack. (more…)
Chaats are always welcome at home. They are cherished and enjoyed by both the children. Here is a twist to the usual Bhel Puri. Cornflakes Bhel is a healthy twist to the usual one. It makes a good snack to binge in the evenings. (more…)
Chinese dishes have gained immense popularity in our country. They are an amalgamation of Chinese flavours to suit the Indian taste buds, now popularly termed as Indo- Chinese. Many dishes are prepared in this cuisine, but, one snack that always stands out is Gobi Manchurian. It is the hot favourite of college students, street food, that is found at all joints. (more…)
Alasande kalu wade (black eyed beans) are one of the tastiest fritters. It is also known as lobia and karamani. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It’s the season of fresh black-eyed beans. Stir fry and sambar are the usual ones that I make using it. Fritters was on the to do list since a long time. Finally, I made it during the weekend. It was tasty and made a good treat. (more…)
Kandhabhaji, onion pakoda, onion fritters, hattikaye, anything you call it, it makes a delicious snack with a cup of hot tea. It is addictive and loved mostly by many. (more…)
Pear is a wonderful fruit to use in various dessert. It is juicy and has a divine taste. Pear smoothie is ideal for children who do not like fruits.
We are living in an era where an additional hour would always be welcome. Running between errands and deadlines, we just try to do our work in an easy way. I love easy and fuss free recipes. Elaborate method of cooking is usually for weekends or pre planned dinner.
Serve it along with breakfast or as an evening after school snack for kids.
pear smoothie
pear smoothie
A tasty, healthy and easy to make recipe which is ideal along with breakfast or as mid snacks.
Boil milk. Remove one- fourth cup milk and keep it aside.
Add sugar and give a stir. Continue to boil for sometime.
Mix custard powder in the milk kept aside.
Put this mixture into the milk and stir. Let boil for sometime.
Turn off the gas and allow to cool.
Peel the skin of pear and cut into chunks.
Make a puree of it.
On cooling, mix with the prepared custard. Serve chilled.
My other pear recipes can be viewed here
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Dhokla is a popular snack of Gujarat. It is soft, spongy and makes a delicious snack with tea. It is usually made of gram flour by the method of fermentation. Today, I am presenting to you an enriched version of the popular khaman dhokla. It is known as Tricolur dhokla . As the name indicates, it has three layers of different colours, white,green and yellow. (more…)
