…ially during the rainy season & in winter. Sometimes we pick up fresh savory puffs from the bakery for breakfast or whenever we have a craving for it. The choice is unlimited in the bakeries of Pune. As I mentioned in my earlier post that puff pastry is not available easily & we have to create our own if we want to enjoy a special filling. So instead of the regular puff pastry, I make my own which I am comfortable with & is not very…
…Suralichi Vadi in Maharashtra. It is a popular Indian snack. These dainty savory little swiss rolls are so soft & melt in the mouth. Khandvi is easily available in mithai shops & also in small snack shops. To make perfect khandvi, you need to have the right proportion of ingredients, especially the besan (chick pea flour) should be pure & not adulterated. I manage to get pure & fresh besan ka atta as the building next to mine has…
Khaman Dhokla is a traditional Gujarati savory snack. It is a steamed cake made of chickpea flour/gram flour which is rich in proteins & carbohydrates. It is typically served at breakfast or dinner as part of a Gujarathi Thali. It also makes a great tea time snack or even to serve at kids’ parties. Years ago I would enjoy this lovely Khaman Dhokla which was prepared on a cart in a by lane on M.G.Road in Pune. There would be a large crowd eac…
…s are used as a spice and also included in preparing a number of sweet and savory cooking as well as baking. There are people who love methi and some who dislike it. Many are averse to it due to its subtle bitter taste. It imparts a strong, unique and distinctive flavor to any dish but should be added in moderation. A good way of including methi/fenugreek in your diet and encourage children and adults to eat, is by combining it with meats, chicken…
…Vada can be enjoyed and relished the way you like it spicy, tangy, sweet, savory. It pleases every palate… just let the Sweet, Sweet Dahi Vada rule & cool the senses…Let the pleasure of sweetness linger on… 😀 Ingredients : 1 cup Urad Dal (Black Lentils without skin) ¼ cup split Moong Dal (without skin) (optional) 1 tsp. fresh Ginger (peeled & grated) A pinch Hing (Asafoetida) Salt to taste Vegetable Oil for deep frying Water as required P…
…this awesome, quick egg masala toast which is not only rich in protein but savory, filling & full of energy. This toast is interesting & not like the regular, boring eggs. It is lightly crispy & delightfully soft in the centre which can be enjoyed by children as well as adults. You can even pack this as a mid morning snack at school or work. It is great for new mothers who may be tired or running short of time if you have to catch up o…
…mer. In different parts of India, lassi is consumed either in the sweet or savory form. You can flavor it with spices, herbs and fruits. It is a classic cold yoghurt/curd drink. Sweet lassi is equivalent to a smoothie. Today’s recipe is the most loved and popular Mango Lassi. The flavor of mango lassi depends on the variety of mango. Alphonso Mango is ideal as it is wonderfully fragrant, has a luscious texture, very sweet, pulpy and has beautiful…