Medu Vada

A delicious savoury from south India, which somewhat looks like a doughnutJ.  Made from white lentil, known as urad dal in India, it is a very popular, wholesome snack and is enjoyed best with coconut chutney or sambhar…    

Maharashtrian Style Masala Rice (Masale Bhaat)

An extremely popular cuisine, served at most of the weddings, in the West Indian state of Maharashtra. It is a spicy, Marathi version of the vegetable pulao and is usually enjoyed best with any pickle, chutney or yoghurt. What makes it different from the usual pulao is the blend of some more ground spices, curry leaves and dry peanuts which give a wonderful aroma and taste…

Punjabi Kadi Pakoda

Bringing to you another famous dish from the north Indian state of Punjab…Made from chickpea/gram flour and vegetable fritters called pakodas, it is a spicy yogurt-based gravy which is often enjoyed best with rice or chapatti…

Fixing Cooking Errors

We have all had our share of kitchen disasters. Here are some quick and easy tips to fix some of the common errors we make while cooking...

Aaloo Kulcha and Chana Masala

Treat yourself with this delicious and spicy recipe, very popular in the North Indian state of Punjab. Mashed potatoes, onions and lots of spices are rolled into a round shape flat kulcha and served with the lip smacking chickpeas curry…

Spinach Delight

If you are looking to shed some calories and at the same time stay healthy, then try this very easy recipe. A blend of some fresh vegetables, spinach puree and the wonderful aroma of garlic and ginger makes this dish too delicious to resist…

Baked Penne Pasta with Roasted Vegetables

Very delicious and easy to make, this popular Italian dish is made from penne, cooked in white sauce and oregano, with yummy cheddar cheese and roasted vegetables. Penne makes an excellent and versatile pasta as its hollow center allows it to hold sauce, while the angular ends act as scoops...

Coconut Burfi

Festive season or not sweets are relished almost anytime during the year. Here’s a very easy to make recipe of a popular Indian sweet made from coconut and custard powder…

Bottle Gourd Crêpes (Ghiya/Lauki ka Cheela)

Another great way to enjoy a brilliantly healthy vegetable, which is often ignored for being too boring or bland in taste. Made from Bottle Gourd, better known as Ghiya/Lauki in India, with a mix of gram flour these delicious and crispy crepes can be enjoyed best during the breakfast or as an evening snack.

Fenugreek Dumplings (Methi Pakodas/Khalwa)

Monsoon is here, so make the most of it and enjoy these delicious, absolutely crisp dumplings made from fenugreek leaves (Methi). With a touch of ginger, spices and green chillies these can be savored best with the perfect Indian tea…

Carrot and Red Lentil Soup

Delicious and highly nutritious, the red lentil soup is very popular across the Europe. Made from boiling fresh carrots with red lentils, it’s very healthy and serves as a quick meal…

Vermicelli Upma

Bored of having that same breakfast every day? Try this awesome dish…it’s easy to cook, delicious and quite wholesome. Made from Vermicelli (popularly known as Seviyan in North India), this is a type of pasta that is round in section and somewhat thinner than Spaghetti…

Veggie Bean Burger

Made from Red Kidney Beans (rajma), which are a good source of protein and fiber, this delicious snack can be a delight to your kids. Moreover, it’s simple, quick and deliciously healthy…

Chilli Potato

This delicious, easy to make dish is great as a snack or as a supplement to curry. Made from fried potatoes, dipped in corn flour batter, which are later stir fried with red bell peppers and spring onions and some spices to add to that mouthwatering hot flavor…

Zucchini Rice

A yummy and healthy way to have your rice cooked with Zucchini (also known as Courgette), popularly known as Tori/Turai in India…

Rava Idli and Sambhar

A quick way to enjoy a wholesome mouthwatering breakfast, made from semolina and toor daal. It needs no prior preparation but made instantly…

Crunchy Potato Croquettes

A delicious appetizer made from Potatoes and Bread crumbs… (Enjoyed best with wine and beer)

Yummy Eggless Carrot Cake

A popular desert made from carrots and plain flour…

Black Eyed Peas Curry (Chawli Bhaji)

A delicious curry from North India made from Black Eyed Peas, better known as ‘Lobia’...

Mom’s special ‘Khasta Kachori’

A delicious snack from the Indian state of Rajasthan made from plain flour, white lentils and various spices...

Deep Dish Pan Pizza

Most of us love eating the deep dish pan pizza available at the leading fast food joints. But have you ever tried making this pan pizza at your home? I made it last evening and loved it completely!! The thick, soft and crunchy base of the pizza makes it too tempting to resist...

Gobhi Manchurian

An Indian Chinese fast food snack made from cauliflower…

Instant Sooji Dhokla/Semolina Cake

Take a step by step look on how to quickly make this very popular gujarati snack using sooji (semolina). Dhokla is usually made with a fermented batter of gram flour/besan. I gave a twist here using semolina instead.

Quick Made 'Pav Bhaji'

A fast food recipe made from mixed vegetables and served with Burger rolls(Pav)…

Shahi Kadai Paneer

A royal vegetarian dish made from Paneer(Paneer is a fresh cheese common in South Asian cuisine. It is an unaged, acid-set, non-melting farmer cheese made by curdling heated milk with lemon juice or other food acid)...

Rava Pongal

A healthy Upma made from Rava (Semolina) and Moong Daal…