BhavnaShitala Satam Vrat is observed in the month of Sravana on the seventh day of the dark fortnight. On this day Shitalamata’s puja is performed after taking bath with cold water. One cold meal is eaten during the day.
Bhakri or Bhakhri – Gujarati Flat Bread
Bhakri is a round flat unleavened bread often used in the cuisine of the state of mainly Maharashtra, but also in Gujarat, Goa etc. in India but is also common in western and central India, especially in the states of Rajasthan, Malwa, Goa, and Karnataka. It is coarser than a roti. It can be either soft or hard in texture, similar to Khakhra in respect to hardness. When I want to serve Bhakri with Masala Chai(Indian Tea), I make little crispy but if I wish to serve with Sabji, I make it soft.
Shrikhand – Flavored Yogurt
Shrikhand is an Indian sweet dish made of strained yogurt. It is one of the main desserts in Maharashtrian cuisine. To prepare shrikhand, yogurt is tied in a muslin (cotton) cloth and left under pressure …
Rava Maida Puri for Shrikhand
Grandma style rava poori is a very famous Surti Gujarati semi-sweet, cookie kind fried Puris. These puris are used to serve with Shrikhand-Flavored Yogurt but can be served during tea time as well. I love …
Bafela Cabbage Muthia – Steamed Cabbage Dumplings
Cabbage Muthia is my favorite tea time snack. I love even just as it is during light lunch or serve as a side with main meal. You can take muhias in the lunchbox as well. Muhia has one day of self life but can be refrigerated up to 3-5 days.
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 next day, let it ferment for about 6-8 hours and steam.
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
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 …
Makai Methi Dhebra / Thepla
Dhebra is a gujarati dish which is a type of deep fried poori made of bajra and fenugreek leaves. instead of deep frying some people fry it on griddle (tawa) like paratha. they are also …
Bhareli Bhindi Ravaiya – Stuffed Okra
Bhareli Bhindi / Stuffed Okra / Binda Sambhariya / Stuffed Lady’s finger Bhinda sambhariya (Stuffed Okra) is an preparation of fresh okras, stuffed with an exciting sesame, Peanuts (also coconut in some region) and coriander …
