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  • Oven Baked Okra – Bhindi Sabzi

    Oven Baked Okra – Bhindi Sabzi

    When people think of okra (also known as “ladies’ fingers”), they often think of a slimy, difficult-to-eat vegetable and so tend to avoid it. While okra is somewhat slimy in texture, those that know how to properly prepare okra think of it as a vegetable that is to be celebrated and enjoyed.

  • Dry Sabzis in Pressure Cooker

    Dry Sabzis in Pressure Cooker

    Vegetables are part of my everyday diet. Our family lunch/dinner always have one veg dish to go with our complete meal. Our Gujarati thali sometimes have more than one fresh vegetable sabji. We love dry sabjis with our Gujarati Kadhi or Daal and Roti.

  • How to make Idra | Idada | White Khatta Dhokla

    How to make Idra | Idada | White Khatta Dhokla

    Idra is basically Gujarati white Dhokla which are made from rice and black gram(Urad) are quite healthy and contains right mix of carbohydrate and protein. Idra is soft and fluffy dhoklas that are good for snacks. Now, there are few ways, this delicacy is prepared. Traditionally, rice and black gram(Urad dal) is soaked overnight, grind…

  • Handvo II – Mix Veg. Steamed Cake

    Handvo II – Mix Veg. Steamed Cake

    Handvo (Gujarati:હાંડવો) is a vegetable cake made with Rice and lentil. It is a part of the Gujarati cuisine. It is often made with a bottle gourd (Hindi: लौकी, Gujarati દુધી), though many other vegetables can be added. Sometimes crushed peanuts are also added. In this post you will learn to make Handvo with Cabbage,…

  • Kapuriya or Gora no Lot – Steamed Rice & Lentil

    Kapuriya or Gora no Lot – Steamed Rice & Lentil

    Kapuriya or Gora – Instant version of Dhokla is very popular where I grew up. I grew up eating all kinds of steamed food like Khaman, Dhokla, Kapuriya and so on….I still follow my tradition of food and love to prepare for my family. I am glad that my kids who born and grew up…

  • Kadak Methi Masala Puri Video Recipe | Wheat Fenugreek Crisps| Bhavna’s Kitchen

    Kadak Methi Masala Puri Video Recipe | Wheat Fenugreek Crisps| Bhavna’s Kitchen

    Kadak tikhi/masala puri is an easy to make and it is dry Crispy breakfast/snack, stay for a month. I love crispy puris while traveling. More recipes at http://www.bhavnaskitchen.com E-store: http://astore.amazon.com/indian0c-20 Topics @ http://www.desiviva.com Download Bhavna’s Kitchen apps for Android, iPhone…

  • Kela Methi Thepla – Banana Fenugreek Flat Bread

    Kela Methi Thepla – Banana Fenugreek Flat Bread

    Awesomeness of Calcium, Protein, Iron and more! I adapted this recipe from fritters that are made using Besan(gram Flour), methi(Fenugreek leaves) and banana. When I made first time, I simply fell in love with these Theplas. These Theplas can go very well with any curry.

  • Karela Chutney

    Karela Chutney

    Karela is widely used in India and china. This bitter vegetable contains essential minerals such as calcium, potassium, copper, iron, and also vitamins A, b1 and b2. And when you make curry out of this vegetable, you won’t feel the bitterness of Karela. Karela chutney is great condiment for your meal. Instead of eating pickles,…

  • Rainbow Dhokla

    Rainbow Dhokla

    Dhokla – Indian steamed savory cake – is very popular among kids and grown ups. And if you have some picky eater that do not eat their veggies, this Dhokla cake is the perfect way to feed them their vegetable servings.

  • Ponk Chevdo

    Ponk Chevdo

    Ponk or Paunk (Gujarati પૌંક) is a Gujarati snack made from tender roasted sorghum grains mixed with other products such as sev. To prepare the snack, the green immature sorghum grains (called ponk) are parched or roasted: the resulting product is also known as vani or hurda. Below is the video of Ponk market. Ponk…