Mint plants are the perfect starting point for a herb garden. They are usually contained in a pot because the species is extremely invasive, sending out runner roots to take over the surrounding soil. Choose …
Essential Basic Spices for Indian Cooking
In this post, we will explore very basic spices used for everyday Indian cooking. Indian spice list is very long so novice can easily get confused. I would like you to start with some basics …
Laal Mirch – Red chilli powder
Learn about Red chilli powder. Dried red chiles are powdered after being sun-dried until they are very crisp. Red chile powder is an indispensable ingredient in most Indian dishes. The color and flavor of red …
How to make Tomato Puree
Learn how to make multi purpose tomato puree which can be a base for many recipes. Tomato purée is a thick liquid made by cooking and straining tomatoes. The difference between tomato paste, tomato purée, …
Measuring Guide
If you are confused about measuring ingredients, this page will be very handy for you. Cooking weights and measures – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vateli Dal na Khaman
Khaman is a snack common in the Gujarat state of India made from soaked and freshly ground channa dal or channa flour (also called gram flour or besan). Every morning, Lariwala(Stollman) sell Khaman to working …
Gelatin Substitutes
Looking for Gelatin substitutes? Below are some great alternatives. I love to prepare all kinds of desserts but many of them ask for Gelatin and it is not easy to find substitutes but here I …
Ravaiya Khichdi
Ravaiya Khichdi is the new invention where I grew up. Ravaiya is made of baby eggplant and Khichdi is prepared from rice and lentil. Usually these two recipes are cooked separate but these days my …
Fried Mac & Cheese Balls
Deep fried macaroni and cheese balls are a great way to use leftover mac and cheese. Crispy, creamy and delicious, they make a great party snack as well!
Bhega Dal Bhaat – Gujju Dhansak
Dhansak is a popular Indian dish, originating among the Parsi Zoroastrian community. It combines elements of Persian and Gujarati cuisine. The dhansak is flavored with a spice mixture called, which is similar to “garam masala” …