After our wildlife experience at Sasan-Gir, we planned to get acquainted with the spiritual side of Gujarat that was to visit Shree Somnath Jyotirling Temple at Prabhas…… Read more “Gorgeous Gujarat (Part 2) : Somnath, Porbandar, Dwarka & Ahmedabad via Rajkot”
Gorgeous Gujarat (Part 1) : Gir Wildlife Sanctuary via Virpur
Planning an itinerary for Gujarat & missing out on Gir Wildlife Sanctuary is a sin! It was since school days that we fondly remember Gir as land…… Read more “Gorgeous Gujarat (Part 1) : Gir Wildlife Sanctuary via Virpur”
Flaxseed Garlic Chutney
Flaxseeds suddenly gained importance & became a superfood. People all over the world started consuming flaxseeds by adding it in breads, crackers, smoothies etc, But these humble…… Read more “Flaxseed Garlic Chutney”
Choco Gulab Jamun Baskets
Indians love sweets and each occasion always is graced by some traditional Indian sweets. One of the gem, is Gulab Jamun, literally it means rose (gulab) &…… Read more “Choco Gulab Jamun Baskets”
Mini Batata Vada with Lasooni Mayo
Batata Vadas are potato patties made of spicy potato filling coated with gram flour/besan batter and deep fried. These Batata Vadas are placed in a soft fluffy…… Read more “Mini Batata Vada with Lasooni Mayo”
Lonavala : Summer Edition
Summer is the time to chill out isn’t it? We love to go faraway from the heat & hustle-bustle of the city. Busy office goers usually opt…… Read more “Lonavala : Summer Edition”
Batata Song
Batata Song is a vegetarian dish celebrated widely in Konkan region; its a region which extends along the western coast of India through Maharashtra, Goa & Karnataka.…… Read more “Batata Song”
Pan fried Noodles
Most of us love Asian food; but we always end up buying instant noodles, cook them in 2 minutes with the seasonings which come along & eat.…… Read more “Pan fried Noodles”
Cheesy Mushroom Fritters
Fritters are basically pieces of vegetables or fruits, coated in a batter & deep fried. Indians call these pakoras or bhajias & it’s preferably consumed during monsoons.…… Read more “Cheesy Mushroom Fritters”
Beetroot Pakora
Beetroot possesses luscious pink colour but is still one of the most dreaded veggie in the Indian kitchen. For years, it has been restricted to street style…… Read more “Beetroot Pakora”
Spring Onion Bhajia
Kanda Bhajia is the most popular bhajia or pakoda in India; commonly prepared at home during monsoons & easily available at road side stalls too! These onions…… Read more “Spring Onion Bhajia”
Weekend Escape to Raigad & Alibag
“Oh Darling, Let’s Be Adventurers.” No! These words aren’t mine. This dialogue is chiefly used by my husband; true lover of adventure. My idea of a vacation…… Read more “Weekend Escape to Raigad & Alibag”
Ratatouille (French Veg Stew)
France, the winner of Fifa World Cup this year is still celebrating it’s victory; while I cook some amazing traditional French recipe in my kitchen. The month…… Read more “Ratatouille (French Veg Stew)”
Thieboudienne (Senegalese Rice)
Thieboudienne, pronounced as ‘ceebu jen’ is the national dish of Senegal; it’s a one-pot meal with bold flavours. Literally, thieboudienne means fish & rice; but it’s a…… Read more “Thieboudienne (Senegalese Rice)”
Belgian Hot Chocolate
Belgium is known for it’s fries, waffles, beer & chocolate. Belgian hot chocolate is something which is super easy & quick to make. It turns out to…… Read more “Belgian Hot Chocolate”
Chickpea Schnitzel (German Breaded Cutlet)
Schnitzel is pan fried breaded meat cutlet; meat is usually thinned by pounding with a meat tenderizer, and that is pan fried in oil. There are also…… Read more “Chickpea Schnitzel (German Breaded Cutlet)”
Pico de Gallo with Salsa Lizano (Costa Rican Relish)
Pico de gallo,also called salsa fresca or salsa cruda, it is made from chopped tomato, onion, cilantro, fresh jalapeños, salt, and lime juice. It is a salsa…… Read more “Pico de Gallo with Salsa Lizano (Costa Rican Relish)”
Puff Puff (Nigerian Doughnut)
Puff Puff is a very popular Nigerian street food & it’s quick and easy to make. It’s super delicious and addictive! This popular street food Puff- Puff…… Read more “Puff Puff (Nigerian Doughnut)”
Limonada (Peruvian Lemonade)
Peru, a South American country is a gastronomical destination; for the sixth year in a row, the World Travel Awards have named Peru the World’s Leading Culinary…… Read more “Limonada (Peruvian Lemonade)”
Crunchy Cauliflower Tapas (Spanish Appetizer – Eggless)
Spaniards are passionate, sophisticated and always devoted to living the good life! They definitely love socializing over a few drinks & some tapas. Foodies globally might have…… Read more “Crunchy Cauliflower Tapas (Spanish Appetizer – Eggless)”
Vegetarian Chivito (Uruguayan Sandwich)
Uruguay is a South American country; it shares borders with Argentina to its west and Brazil to its north. Hence, Uruguayan cuisine is quite similar to Argentine…… Read more “Vegetarian Chivito (Uruguayan Sandwich)”
Shchi (Russian Cabbage Soup)
Soups are a prime part of Russian cuisine. As much as Russians love vodka they love soups too! It can be proved by the point that their…… Read more “Shchi (Russian Cabbage Soup)”
Food Bowl Fever!
World Cup 2018 is just round the corner and I am sure most of us are brimming with excitement. 32 nations are going to fight it out…… Read more “Food Bowl Fever!”
Pressure Cooked Pasta
Love pasta don’t you? Well, if you’re reading this you’re definitely a pasta lover but what you must be hating is cleaning up all the pots &…… Read more “Pressure Cooked Pasta”
Vegetarian Quesadilla
Quesadilla (pronounced as kaise-dia) is a Mexican dish made by filling a tortilla with cheese, folding in half and toasting until the cheese is melted. Additional ingredients,…… Read more “Vegetarian Quesadilla”
Jahanara, a Khus mocktail
Quite a regal name isn’t it? Yes, it’s the name of eldest daughter of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and Queen Mumtaz Mahal. Today I am going to…… Read more “Jahanara, a Khus mocktail”
Sandesh
Sandesh is a significant part of Bengali cuisine & culture. You will be surprised to know this Kolkata’s sweet was influenced by Europeans. Portuguese loved cheese and…… Read more “Sandesh”
Mushroom Xacuti
Xacuti (pronounced as Sha-Kuti) also called as Shagoti has its origins in Goa. In old days locals used to get fresh fish or a local chicken and…… Read more “Mushroom Xacuti”
Cheesy Banana Balls
Bananas are an all season fruit but what we mostly consume are the ripe ones & not the raw ones. Mostly we consume raw bananas only as…… Read more “Cheesy Banana Balls”
Rose Falooda
Falooda, a dessert as well as a drink has it’s origins in Persia. It’s the Zoroastrian Iranis who got Falooda along-with them when they landed in India.…… Read more “Rose Falooda”
Not So Beachy : Goa Part 2
Whenever I have visited Goa in the past I have always been to the most popular beaches like Anjuna , Miramar, Baga & Calangute. More popular the…… Read more “Not So Beachy : Goa Part 2”
Bombay Style Veg Cheese Toast Sandwich
I am sure you must have heard about how the sandwich was invented. If you haven’t heard; here it is! As the story goes John Montagu ,…… Read more “Bombay Style Veg Cheese Toast Sandwich”
Pav Bhaji
Pav Bhaji is a spicy preparation with mixture of vegetables, consumed with pav (bread) which is gently or crispy fried in butter. Pav Bhaji originated in the…… Read more “Pav Bhaji”
Not So Beachy : Goa Part 1
Yeah, Yeah! I know Goa is quite synonymous with it’s beaches & I have titled this post as Not So Beachy because apart from a few beaches…… Read more “Not So Beachy : Goa Part 1”
Pani Puri / Golgappe
Experience the melange of flavors of crisp round, hollow puri, filled with a mixture of boiled potatoes, sprouts, onion, chick peas, savoury boondi, chat masala, tamarind chutney & pudina (mint) flavored water.
Dabeli / Kutchhi Dabeli
Dabeli, kutchi dabeli / kachhi dabeli also known as double roti is a popular street food of India, originating from the Kutch or Kachchh region of Gujarat.…… Read more “Dabeli / Kutchhi Dabeli”
Bhutte ka Shorba
Soup is always the first course to be taken followed by maybe a salad, starters, main course & desserts. Whereas Shorba which is a flavoured broth is…… Read more “Bhutte ka Shorba”
The lesser known Pune : Junnar-Ozar-Pimpalwandi
“Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta This quote I have mentioned above quite connects with me. When I…… Read more “The lesser known Pune : Junnar-Ozar-Pimpalwandi”
Pumpkin Choco Pops
Yes, you read that right Pumpkin & Chocolate! But if the combination of these two is done right it creates magic. Before working on this recipe I…… Read more “Pumpkin Choco Pops”
Shingoda Sheera / Water Chestnut Sheera
Water Chestnut, you might have seen it mentioned in a Chinese restaurant menu usually in stir fried form with other veggies laced in Chinese style sauces. Many…… Read more “Shingoda Sheera / Water Chestnut Sheera”
Garlic Butter
Plain butter may get boring sometimes; so why not try a flavored one? Instead of buying store bought Garlic Butter spread you can easily make it at…… Read more “Garlic Butter”
A Visit to the City of Sun : Surat
Republic Day in India is a day to celebrate because that day on 26 January 1950 Constitution of India came into effect after replacing the Government of India…… Read more “A Visit to the City of Sun : Surat”
Dal Tadka Dhaba Style
If there is one ingredient with which India, shares an umbilical-like connection, it has to be lentils or dals. History talks about dal recipes as old as…… Read more “Dal Tadka Dhaba Style”
Dal Pakwan
Dal Pakwan is Sindhi breakfast dish; essentially it is cooked Bengal Gram Dal/ Chana Dal served with crisp deep fried flatbread or pakwan which is flavoured with…… Read more “Dal Pakwan”
Muradabadi Dal
Dal is an integral part of Indian cuisine. The variety of dals prepared in India are proportionate to the rich cultural diversity found in this country. Many…… Read more “Muradabadi Dal”
Dal Dhokli
Dal Dhokli is a traditional Gujarati dish; it is a sweet & spicy one pot meal. This dish is prepared by boiling spiced whole wheat dhoklis (rolled…… Read more “Dal Dhokli”
Panchratna / Panchmel Dal
Panchratna Dal literally means ‘five gems’ which was appropriate; as dal in ancient India was considered an important ingredient of every kitchen. It’s said that the first…… Read more “Panchratna / Panchmel Dal”
The Dal Chawal Story
When I hear ‘Dal Chawal’ the first word which comes to my mind is ‘comfort food’. Comfort food is food that provides a nostalgic or sentimental value…… Read more “The Dal Chawal Story”
Wedding Weekend at Amravati
I was visiting Amravati for the first time; so gathered some info about that place. Here are some facts: Amravati is the part of Vidarbha region of…… Read more “Wedding Weekend at Amravati”
Amaru Amdavad
“Amaru Amdavad” (Gujarati) means Our Ahmedabad, Amdavad is how locals say Ahmedabad.This write up is about my recent trip to this wonderful heritage city. Indians maybe better…… Read more “Amaru Amdavad”
