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Month: February 2018

Masala Peanut/Nut Crackers

Masala Peanut/Nut Crackers

The next Indian festival of importance is Holi which is the festival of colours!It is the celebration of the arrival of spring and the colours represent the myriad flowers,leaves and fruits which are abundantly supplied by nature for our consumption!Colours(skin friendly these days) are applied […]

Semolina Yogurt Rose Petal Cake/Rose Flavoured Basbousa

Semolina Yogurt Rose Petal Cake/Rose Flavoured Basbousa

We need desserts to brighten up dull days as well as in those times when our mind is troubled or disturbed!My doctor advised me to have a nibble at a piece of chocolate if I was feeling low or depressed.Chocolate is fine on some occasions […]

Boats at sea – A food art post for children

Boats at sea – A food art post for children

Food art is becoming very popular among children.Mothers are concerned about their children not having nutritious and healthy food and often resort to food art to make the plate look attractive to the child and they eat the natural goodness.That was precisely the theme for […]

Candied Rose Petals (Using Eggs)

Candied Rose Petals (Using Eggs)

I had posted the version of Candied Rose Petals without using eggs a few days before Valentine’s Day to include in my Rose Flavoured Nankhatai!I had also mentioned of making Candied Petals using eggs so here is the recipe! Recipe link for Rose Nankhatai : […]

Roasted Potatoes with Garlic Chives

Roasted Potatoes with Garlic Chives

The market is flooded with spring produce and one of them is a favourite of mine – Garlic Chives.Of all the alliums in existence I love Garlic the most.A few may disagree with me as they may not like the potent smell but for me […]

Rose flavoured Nankhatai with candied Rose Petals

Rose flavoured Nankhatai with candied Rose Petals

I had posted the recipe of Nankhatai a couple of years back.That was a plain,Cardamon flavoured recipe with a delicious melt in the mouth texture.This is a new and innovative recipe which requires no extra preparation except you make candied Rose petals at home with […]

Candied Rose Petals (Eggless)

Candied Rose Petals (Eggless)

With Valentine’s Day around the corner the demand for Red Roses increases by the day.It is a good idea to preserve Rose Petals and use them in your special treats you make for your Valentine!This is one simple technique! There are 2 ways to make […]

Colocasia (Arbi) Balls in Tangy Tomato Sauce

Colocasia (Arbi) Balls in Tangy Tomato Sauce

Colocasia or let us call it by the Indian term “Arbi” is a starchy but delicious root vegetable in the world of food.It is at most used as a stir fry,dry subzi,in curries which are spiced and/or yogurt based. This recipe is taken from a […]

Gulkand stuffed Gulab Angoori Rasmalai (Rasmalai with a touch of Rose for the month of Love)

Gulkand stuffed Gulab Angoori Rasmalai (Rasmalai with a touch of Rose for the month of Love)

The Romantic month of February is here and the hearts,beats and declarations increase at this time!Those who have had memorable experiences on this day remember them and make it a point to remember them for life!This is also the day to promote love for humanity […]

Mini Khandvi Bites

Mini Khandvi Bites

Khandvi is one of the best known Gujarati snack items on the Indian plate!It consists of Gram Flour/Garbanzo Bean Flour/Besan which is cooked to a paste,spread out thinly and rolled up.I gave this a delicious twist as I made it into bite sized delights to […]

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