Category: Basics

  • Bhakri or Bhakhri – Gujarati Flat Bread

    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…

  • The Good Cook Techniques & Recipes

    The Good Cook Techniques & Recipes

    Why do we need to know many cooking techinques? Well, the more you know the better your cooking experience will be. Sometimes, you can even turn disasters into new recipe if you know some quick fixing by using some good cooking techniques.

  • Cake in Microwave without Eggs – Mug cakes

    Cake in Microwave without Eggs – Mug cakes

    Eggless Microwave Mug Cakes

  • Eggless Basic Vanilla Cake – Light & Airy – No Condensed Milk

    Eggless Basic Vanilla Cake – Light & Airy – No Condensed Milk

    This Egg free cake comes out light and airy. I used to make egg free cake with Condensed milk & Butter but the only problem I faced every time I made the cake was, once the cake is refrigerated, it got little hard, may be because of butter. So I started looking for other option…

  • Rava Maida Puri for Shrikhand

    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 to make Shrikhand Sandwiches with these puris. Just like Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches, you will love these Shrikhand Puri Sandwiches…

  • Mixed Daal Dosa – Lentil Crepes

    Mixed Daal Dosa – Lentil Crepes

    Protein Pack Diabetic Friendly Dosa | Mixed Dal Dosa

  • Oat Spinach Zucchini Chilla – Hara Bhara Besan Chilla

    Oat Spinach Zucchini Chilla – Hara Bhara Besan Chilla

    Cheela or Chilla or Pudlas/Pudas is a savory and tasty pancake made with gram flour (besan), spices and herbs. It is very quick, easy and comfy recipe. These Chillas are one of my favorite these days. It could be your breakfast pancakes, light lunch or even a snack! This recipe was actually given by my…

  • Baked Samosa – Pressure Cooked Stuffing

    Baked Samosa – Pressure Cooked Stuffing

    I simply love to prepare Samosa these days as I have found the quickest & easiest way to make stuffing by using just one pressure cooker pot and bake the samosas instead of frying. Now, that’s called smart eating….right! Samosa with Chai is my favorite. We all love some traditional popular recipes but reluctant to…

  • Homemade Mango Juice – Aam Ka Juice

    Homemade Mango Juice – Aam Ka Juice

    This Homemade Mango Juice has no added sugar, no artificial flavors and no artificial additives or preservatives. Yes, you might be thinking that how can I retain the flavor of mango juice for longer. Well, I love to use Oranges or Lemon as preservative and to boost the flavor as well.

  • Easy Ways to Clean Your Stove & Cooktop

    Easy Ways to Clean Your Stove & Cooktop

    I have used almost all kinds of stove top. Before I bought my ceramic cook top, I had porcelain stove top. Here is how I used to keep my porcelain stove top clean. 1. Remove the heating coils and drip pans from the stove top. Soak the drip pans in warm, soapy water if they…