Bajra Roti (a flat bread made with Pearl Millet flour) is very popular in the Western Indian states of Gujarat, Rajasthan and Maharashtra. Called Bajrichi Bhakri in Maharashtra, this roti is made often in winter as Bajra generate heat in the body. Bajra Bhakri is much thicker than the regular roti and is eaten warm as it tends to become just a…
Bajrichi Bhakri | Bajra Bhakri | Bajra Roti
Gatte ki Kadhi | Rajasthani Dahi Wali Gatte ki Sabzi
Last month I spent over a week in Rajasthan. I was in and around Udaipur, and had the time of my life. While I was there I had a version of Gatte ki Sabzi cooked largely in an onion-tomato gravy and I had posted that recipe last week. However, I have always eaten Gatte ki…
Vegan Rice Pudding with Coconut Milk, Cinnamon, and Raisins
I loved the idea of a Vegan Rice Pudding with Cinnamon and so this is my recipe for this festive season. This pudding has a creamy texture and tastes spicy because of the cinnamon. The raisins also add an additional touch of sweetness and so all round this is a great dessert. The best part about this Vegan Rice…
Rava Rotti | Savoury Semolina Pancake from Karnataka
I actually started out to make Rava Dosa because my father loves it but then decided to make this crisp Rava Rotti. This savoury Semolina Pancake from Karnataka is so very easy to make and is quite a change from the usual. All the ingredients you need to make this pancake are easily available at…
Rajasthani Gatte ki Subzi | Gatta Curry
I went to Udaipur recently and one of the highlights of the trip was the great food: Rajasthani Gatte ki Subzi, Ker Sangri, Ghevar, Gajak, Rajasthani Kadhi, Dal-Baati-Churma, Pyaaz ki Kachori, Dal Kachori, and so much more. I had as much fun gorging on food as I has visiting the City of Lakes (as Udaipur is…
Teepi Velakkaya Bellam Pachadi | Sweet Wood Apple Chutney with Jaggery
Velakkaya Bellam Pachadi is a sweet and tangy chutney made with Wood Apple and Jaggery. This recipe was suggested by a reader named Sudha Devnath as a comment to my Velakkaya Perugu Pachadi recipe. She is due to share her recipe with me and I am waiting eagerly for it. In the meantime, I had…
Paneer Tikka Masala
Recently I had posted the recipe for Paneer Tikka, the starter. This is an extension of that recipe and the result is Paneer Tikka Masala, a gravy-based side dish for rotis. I am not a big eater and so avoid soups and starters (or then eat only those) in favour of the main course and dessert…
Paruppu Urundai Mor Kuzhambu from Tamil Nadu
Paruppu Urundai Mor Kuzhambu is a specialty from Tamil Nadu. It is essentially steamed lentil balls in a coconut-spiced yogurt gravy and a variation of the Paruppu Urundai Kuzhambu that I had posted last year. The main difference between the two dishes is the source of tangy taste; Paruppu Urundai Kuzhambu uses tamarind while Paruppu Urundai Mor Kuzhambu uses…
Usirikaya Nilava Pachadi | Andhra-Style Amla Chutney
Winter is here and brings with it one of my favourite fruits; Usirikaya (known as Amla in Hindi, Nellikai in Tamil, and Gooseberry in English). This magic fruit is laden with Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and antioxidants; and has loads and loads of health benefits. Read more about the benefits of Amla or Indian Gooseberry. Amla is…
Mohanthal | Besan Burfi (Without Khoya or Mawa)
I have been meaning to make Mohanthal (Besan Burfi) for ages now and have always been put off by how daunting it is. Then this Diwali, I decided to make it much like I overcame my reluctance to make Badushah | Balushahi last year. 🙂 I am glad I made the effort to make this traditional sweet…
Asoka Halwa | Thiruvaiyaru Halwa | South-Indian Moong Dal Halwa
Asoka Halwa is South-Indian Style Moong Dal Halwa from from the Tanjavur (Tanjore) district of Tamil Nadu. Locally, it is also known as Thiruvaiyaru Halwa after the city where it originated. Making Asoka Halwa is similar to making the North Indian Moong Dal Halwa except that it uses a bit of wheat flour to hasten the…
Bombay Halwa | Karachi Halwa | Cornflour Halwa – Diwali Recipe
I have very fond memories associated with Karachi Halwa (also known as Bombay Halwa in South India). My Uncle was doctor and hosted an annual party for his fellow doctor friends at his home. These parties were the only occasions on which non-vegetarian food and alcohol was allowed into my Grandparents home (It is a long story and…
