Diwali Sweets, Indian Festival Recipes, Sweets

KALA JAMUN

It was sometime back that I made these cute Kala Jamuns.I have already in my blog,one recipe each for Khova Jamun and Dry Jamun,but this one is special and apt to post for the new year.This has a nut stuffing inside each of the balls which makes it rich and flavourful.Last year was special to me with few of recipes getting published in various magazines and newspapers.I also gained more viewership and my bloggotnoticed.I thank my readers for that and request you all to have continied support I the near future.As the year gets to a close and new year…

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Chaat, Easy, Snacks

PURI FOR CHAATS

I have been making chaats these days.What started with just papdis became a series of chaat recipes and I am with puri for chaats now.I made Bhel Puri and Sev Puri and then came the chance for these cute puris.I also made Masala Puri,Dahi Puri and Pani Puri too.Since it is hygienic and economical too to make these puris .I was long searching for a perfect recipe for puri for chaats as every time I tried to make them either they wouldn’t puff or would’t be crispy.I later stumbled upon the recipe in vah re vah and the puris were…

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Chaat, Snacks

PAPDI FOR CHAATS

It is my long wish to make these cute little papdis as daughter is fond of them.Of course we love all kinds of chaats but for most of the chaat recipes along with sev,papdi forms an integral part.It can be easily made at home and you can be rest assured that hygienic too .It was long pending in my blog to do this,so here I am with this crispy pooris. Besides using these for chaats you can eat them as a snack too.I made this for a small get together at home and all enjoyed it to the core.After trying…

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Kids Recipes, Paneer, Starters

CHILLY PANEER DRY/PANEER RECIPES

Chilli Paneer is a yummy Indo Chinese which is loved by kids and grown ups too.I prepared this last week as a starter when I had guests at home.I have never tried this athome,but only had a few times whenever we chanced to eat out.It is a dry version, but you can make the gravy type as well. Iam afraid it is fine to indulge in these type of recipes once in a while at home and share it with all.At home all enjoy Chinese recipes and since this a fusion recipe was enjoyed more and I know this will…

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Diwali Sweets, Indian Festival Recipes, Sweets

DRY GULAB JAMOON WITH MILK POWDER/DIWALI SWEETS

I have seen beautiful arrangement of Dry Jamoons in restuarants in their display and have enjoyed it quite a number of times.Normally I make jamoon at home for any festivity but this time wanted to try it in the dry version with milk powder.As I have one jamoon recipe with khova already,this would be a nice variation and tasty one too.So last sunday,I made these and took photos leisurely.Jamoons with milk powder are soft and melt in the mouth consistency.I have also added maida for binding and ghee for softness.Planning to post another version of gulab jamoon in the blog…

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Sauces

WHITE PASTA SAUCE/PASTA RECIPES

Who doesn’t love pasta and my family is no exception to it.I make tomato based and white pasta recipes for my daughter for either evening snack or lunch box.She loves white pasta more and so I thought of making this sauce so that I can make it whenever she demands.Making these sauces at home is hygienic and economical.I usually make these sauces on weekends and use it up on week days.I made this sauce last week and thought of posting this as this would be useful for all pasta lovers who want to try out the homemade sauce.I already have…

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Avani Avittam Recipes, Indian Festival Recipes, Neiveidhyam Recipes, Sweets, Traditional Recipes

PARUPPU POLI/KADALA PARUPPU POLI/AVANI AVITTAM RECIPES

Paruppu poli in Tamil Nadu,obbattu in Karnataka or puran poli in Maharashtra,it’s the same name for this sweet indulgence.This is prepared in many households as an offering for different and iam posting this here for the Avani Avittam festival which is on 29th of this month.Avani Avittam is the cere

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Starters

Baby Corn Golden Fry

Finger food is liked by one and all and my family is no exception to it.Specially Daughter loves anything with babycorn.Babycorn is healthy and can be eaten and mixed with any vegetable making it thus a versatile veggie.It has many health benefits and is easily digestible too.I make any normal curry

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