Mishti Doi. Just the thought of having this dessert is enough to make me happy.
This traditional Bengali Sweet Dahi is essentially a Caramel Yogurt that needs just 3 ingredients and some patience to make.
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Begun Bhaja | Bengali Pan-fried Brinjals
Begun Bhaja is a super simple dish that is best described as Bengali Pan-fried Brinjal slices.
This is a dish that literally gets done under 15 minutes and can be enjoyed with Dal Rice and of course, Bhoger Khichuri.
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Bengali Bhoger Khichuri | Niramish Khichuri | Bengali Moong Dal Khichdi
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Perfect Creamy 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.
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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. :)
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Gochujang Gaji-jjim | 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.
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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.