Shahi Mughlai cuisine is one that has stood the test of time. Brought to our country by the Mughals, it continues to be a favourite, especially on special occasions that call for rich food. Loaded with ghee, dry fruits, nuts, saffron, and other dairy products and spices, authentic Mughal cuisine is very rich and heavy.
Lasooni or Lahsuni Khichdi – Chili Garlic Rice Lentil Stew
Lahsuni or Lasooni Khichdi is a spicy stew prepared during winter. These days aka schezwan Khichdi. Garlic here in the USA is not as strong as India, so I add more garlic but be sure to add garlic as per your taste. Also I add mild chili (Paprika)in my Garlic Chutney so it is not spicy either. It just shows the color but at the end, khichdi is not that spicy.
Palak Khichdi – Spinach Rice Lentil Stew
If you want to eat something light and healthy for dinner, then easy to digest rice khichdi is the best option. I simply love to play around with the ingredients to prepare delicious Khichdi variations.
No Fry Pakore – Air Fried Vegetable Fritters
I simply love fried food and specially adore fried snacks with chai(Indian spiced tea).
Today, I decided to use air fryer to make Pakore. These cirspy fritters are the usual demand of my family as evening snack or afternoon lunch with tea or coffee.
No-bake, Vegan, Gluten-free Oat Cookies
Tasty no-bake cookies made with rolled oat, peanut butter and maple syrup. Other optional ingredients are vanilla bean paste, and can be jazz up with cranberries or raisins, sunflower seeds, or even chocolate chip.
No-bake Vegan Gluten-free Cookies
These cookies are made flourless, dairy butter-free and no refine sugar. Now, when I say no-bake, they still have to be closed to baked cookies! And pay close attention to ingredients, I prefer to use quality organic ingredients(See below). They are all super quick , easy, delicious, and allow you to skip the oven. No Bake Cookies come together in a matter of minutes without turning the oven on. They’re quick, delicious and sure to be a big hit!
Lahsuni Chutney – Hot Garlic Chutney
Traditionally, this chutney is made using a grinding stone, but it is quite convenient to make with modern mixers. I love this chutney with my Kathiyawadi meal menu containing Bajra Rotla with Makhan, Ringan Oloo(Eggplant …
Cheesy Pull Apart Dabeli
Dabeli or Kutchi dabeli or Double Roti (Devnagari: दाबेली – कच्छी दाबेली) is a very popular snack food of India, originating in the Kutch or Kachchh region of Gujarat. It is a spicy snack made by mixing boiled potatoes with a special dabeli masala, and putting the mixture between the Ladi pav (burger bun) and served with chutneys made from tamarind, date, garlic, red chilies, etc. and garnished with pomegranate and roasted peanuts. On an average, every day 20 lakh dabelis are consumed in whole of kutch.
Papad or Papadum Art
How many ways do you enjoy Papad? Here is a plate of Papad for you. Papad is a thin, crisp disc-shaped Indian food typically based on a seasoned dough made from black gram (urad flour), …
Is Quinoa Really a Superfood?
Whether you are a longtime fan or just beginning to branch out, here is the essential guide to what quinoa can do for you.