…s, as this is my personal favorite besides some sweets. Murukku is a South Indian snack which is a savory crunchy twists. Murukku means twisted in Tamil. The town of Manapparai in Tamil Nadu is particularly known for its murukku. It is made in many varieties as a traditional treat for festive & auspicious occasions. It is often served on special occasions within Iyer (Tamil Brahmin) families. There are several varieties of Murukku & has di…
…od for playing with colors. The tradition of Thandai is prevalent in North India. Banaras/Varanasi, is the hub for Thandai & is their speciality. Banarasis have a passion for milk based drinks & sweets. During Holi, special thandai is prepared which is laced with intoxicating bhang which sets the mood for Holi & makes one dance, sing & basically go wild! Thandai is a coolant which is prepared with purified water, cashewnuts, almond…
Dahi Ragda Puri is a popular variety of Indian street food which is known as “Chaat.” It is assembled using the puffed puri, usually used for Pani Puris. It has a perfect combination of sweet, sour, spicy & cooling flavors. The highlight of this lovely snack is the ragda (curried peas) & soothing coolant – Curds/Yoghurt!! It is not only a hearty appetizer but a very fulfilling snack as well. It can even be enjoyed as a light meal. Chaat…
…y family loves kulfi all the year round. The beauty of this wonderful cool Indian dessert is that it is simple & requires very few ingredients. It can be made well in advance & served at a short notice. It is a pure wholesome & healthy dessert. It is an awesome treat visually as well as in flavor! Kulfi is traditionally sold on the streets in India, in small terracotta/earthenware pots/moulds (matka) & is known as matka kulfi. The…
…up, there are many variations to the Puran Poli across different states of India… Puran Poli is one of the original Maharashtrian desserts/sweet dish which is not served at the end of the meal but as a part of the main meal. In Maharashtra Holi is known as Rangapanchami (festival of colors) & is celebrated with Puran Poli & Katachi Amti (spicy curry). The preparation of a perfect Puran Poli is considered a highly skilled task… an art!! Thi…
Sabudana Vada is a traditional deep fried snack from Maharashtra, India. It is also known as sago vada. It can be served with spicy green chutney or a cooling cucumber- curd dip. It is best enjoyed with a hot cup of Chai or Masala Chai. Like all vadas, it is enjoyed while it is hot & fresh. This nutritious vada is served during religious festivals & especially eaten as a fasting food. It is a tasty snack with a great textur…
…yummy. Unfortunately, puff pastry is not available in the supermarkets in India. You will be really lucky if any bakery is willing to sell puff pastry.. which is rare. But with a little effort you can make your very own special & unique puff pastry & feel joyous about your achievement. The recipe for the puff pastry posted today is very simple, easy & above all can be prepared with very little fat. The fried vegetable puffs are not…
…xperience. This place is just unforgettable! On my return I was on a South Indian food spree. So here is my tribute to Kerala & my love for South Indian food & snacks. This recipe is especially for you to try it out & I’m sure you will love it the way I do! J Ingredients : For the Masala : 5 med. Potatoes (boiled, peeled, cubed/or roughly mashed) 4 med. Onions (peeled & sliced thinly) 5-6 fresh Green Chillies (finely minced/sli…
…e most loved & popular dishes of South India. It is the King of South Indian cuisine. It accompanies almost every meal. You just can’t imagine South Indian breakfast specialities like idli, dosa, uttappa, vada without the sambhar & the chutney. Every South Indian family cherishes & feels proud of their own unique home fresh sambhar masala recipe. There are innumerable variations of Sambhar by various South Indian communities. The Sa…
…er. Even though preparing Easter Eggs is very time consuming especially in India as it is summer here, I still had fun making them & we will be enjoying them on Easter Sunday! I hope you enjoy this post & will also make them… I’m sure all your loved ones will be happy & enjoy it too! 😀 Ingredients for Marzipan: 200 gms. Cashewnuts/Almonds 200 gms. Icing Sugar/Confectioner’s Sugar 2 Egg Whites (lightly beaten) Flavoring of your choice P…