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HOW TO MAKE SWEET PONGAL | SAKKARA PONGAL AT HOME Sweet Pongal | Sakkarai Pongal | Chakkara Pongal is usually made in South India during Pongal festival which is usually known as Makar Sankranti in northern parts of India. Traditionally it is made in a mud pot or a brass/copper vessel using freshly harvested rice. […]
HOW TO MAKE KAJU KATLI | KAJU BARFI AT HOME Kaju Katli | Kaju Barfi is one of the most popular sweets in India and is loved by both children and adults. With very few regular pantry ingredients you can make this delicious sweet at home in your kitchen. First i tried Kaju Katli by […]
HOW TO MAKE BUTTER CHICKEN IN INDIAN STYLE AT HOME Is Butter Chicken and Chicken Makhani the same ? Yes they are both the same. And it also goes by the name Murgh Makhani. Butter chicken is a rich, creamy and delicious dish. It is one of the most popular dishes in India and among […]
Ingredients 10 to 12 fleshy drumsticks 2 big sized onions 3 medium sized tomatoes ½ tsp mustard powder ½ tsp methi powder 1 tsp red chilli powder ½ tsp mustard seeds ¼ tsp asafoetida ¼ tsp turmeric powder ½ tbsp tamarind pulp or tamarind water from small lemon sized tamarind. 10 garlic cloves 4 to […]
How to make rasam | Rasam recipe Rasam is a type of Indian soup made predominantly in the southern parts of India. Most of the South Indian household have rasam every day as it is believed to enhance digestion. It can also be given as first foods to babies and toddlers without salt and chillies. […]
Ven Pongal | Kara Pongal How to make Ven Pongal | Kara Pongal – Ven Pongal recipe Ven Pongal | Kara Pongal is one of the staple South Indian breakfasts prepared by cooking raw rice and moong dal together and tempering it with ghee and spices. It is easy on the stomach and quick to […]
Making homemade pizza is a breeze if you have the right recipe and ingredients. If you start making homemade pizzas you would definitely feel the difference between homemade fresh crust and the store bought ones. Initially I was reluctant to try, but being pizza lovers ( my hubby and me ) we missed pizza so […]
Prep time – 30 mins Cook time – 60 mins Servings – 8 Ingredients 150ml oil 50ml ghee 5 one inch cinnamon pieces 6 cloves 5 green cardamom pods 1 tsp dried rose petals 1 star anise 1 kapok bud ( Marathi moggu ) 2 black stone flower ( kalpasi ) 3 bay leaves 125 […]
Chimney is a quintessential appliance in the modern kitchen. It helps to maintain the cleanliness and also the ambience of the kitchen, especially an Indian kitchen due to the kind of foods made in an Indian kitchen. Indian food requires regular tadkas and masalas which have a tendency to form a grease built-up on the […]
Lotus seeds / Makhana / Phool Makhana are great sources of micronutrients, calcium and proteins. They are low in cholesterol and saturated fat. The high nutrient content of makhana makes them a good snacking option. And everyone craves for a dessert. Why not make a healthy one? Ingredients 4 cups full fat milk 1 cup […]