Bhoger Khichuri is the Bengali Moong Dal Khichdi served as bhog or prasad at Durga Puja.
It is also called Niramish Khichuri because it is vegetarian and uses no onion or garlic.
Bengali Bhoger Khichuri | Niramish Khichuri | Bengali Moong Dal Khichdi
Tandalachi Ukad: Maharashtrian Rice Flour Porridge
Tandalachi Ukad is Maharashtrian Rice Flour Porridge eaten as breakfast.
All you need as accompaniment is some ghee or peanut oil on top; and of course some chai.
Quick and Easy Rava Laddu | Suji Ladoo (Without Milk and Coconut)
Rava Laddu is a great favourite in my home. I use this recipe to make Rava Laddu without any milk or coconut so that Laddus have a long-shelf life.
This is especially important during festivals like Diwali when I make these Rava Ladoos in advance to share with visiting family and friends.
Nimmakaya Charu | Tangy Andhra Lemon Rasam
Nimmakaya Charu is the Andhra Lemon Rasam that is quite different from the versions made in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
This tangy lemony soup is made with just Tuvar Dal and loads of lemon juice. Just what you need on a cold winter day or a rainy day.
Easy Tomato Rice | Thakkali Sadam | Tomato Annam
This tangy, mildly spicy South Indian Tomato Rice is easy to make and gets done in less than 30 mins.
Pair this Thakkali Sadam (as it is called in Tamil Nadu) with some papad or even just cold dahi, and you have a great one-dish meal.
Creamy Classic Hummus (Tips and Shortcuts Included)
Every since I first had Hummus more than two decades ago, I have been a big fan and make it often.
Do try this recipe that will result in the perfectly creamy classic Hummus. Bonus is that it does not need you to make or use Tahini.
Sattu ki Tikki: A Delicious High-Protein Snack
Sattu ki Tikki is a delicious way to include the protein- and fibre-rich Sattu into your diet. Sattu is the flour made from soaked, dried black chickpeas or chana.
With this recipe, you get all the pleasure of snacking with some great health benefits. 🙂
Gochujang Gaji-jjim | Korean Spicy Stuffed Steamed Eggplant
Gochujang Gaji-jjim is a North Korean-style steamed eggplant. This spicy dish is very easy to make and gets done in under 30 minutes.
Enjoy this dish by itself or then with rice.
Flourless Oats Banana Peanut Butter Energy Bars
These Flourless Oats Banana Energy Bars are just so easy to make and packed full of nutrition. You can make them completely sugarless as well, though I used a touch of molasses and of course, chocolate chips.
Tarri Poha from Nagpur: Recipe by Mohna
Tarri Poha is a popular breakfast in the Nagpur region on Maharashtra. It is essentially Kanda Pohe served with a spicy kala chana gravy.
I learnt the recipe for this scrumptious breakfast from my friend Mohna Parate.
Coconut and Mustard Rice | Kayi Sasive Chitranna | Ava Pettina Kobbari Annam
Kayi Sasive Chitranna or Coconut and Mustard Rice is a traditional dish from Karnataka.
It is essentially rice flavoured with a coconut-mustard seed-red chilli paste and is simply yum.
Rajgira Puri | Vrat ki Poori | Rajgira Aloo Puri
Rajgira Puri is made on days of fasting such as during Navratri. It is with just Amaranth Flour and boiled potato, and tastes great with Dahi Aloo or Bhandare Wale Alu ki Sabzi.
