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Besan Ladoo recipe| Easy Diwali recipe| How to make Besan Ladoo

October 20, 2017 by Smita Singh Leave a Comment

Besan Ladoo

Besan Ladoo for me has always been synonymous to festivities. It’s an Indian sweetmeat that is part of traditional food extravaganza that adorns our festivals and celebrations.

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Filed Under: Dessert, Diwali recipes, Ramadan recipes

Suran Ka Salan | Suran (Jimikand) ki Sabzi | Recipe of Elephant foot yam

October 18, 2017 by Smita Singh Leave a Comment

Suran Ka Salan

Suran ka Salan is the curried version of elephant foot /yam. We have shared with you the recipe for Tariwale Suran – an elaborate gravy preparation, spiced with significant number of powdered whole spices, which is a favorite in every Uttar Pradesh household during Lakshmi Pujan in Diwali.

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Khoa/Khoya/Mava recipe | Homemade Khoa recipe| How to make Khoa at home

October 16, 2017 by Smita Singh Leave a Comment

Khoa Mawa Khoya

My better half loves Gulab Jamun, and I can say he is an expert in identifying whether the Jamuns are made with Khoa or from readymade mixes. His organoleptic senses are quite exceptional in terms of desserts.

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Filed Under: Dessert, Diwali recipes, Uttar Pradesh Recipes, Veg Recipes

Belgavi Kunda| How to make Belgavi Kunda recipe

September 30, 2017 by Smita Singh Leave a Comment

Belgavi Kunda

The day following the celebrations of nine nights of Navratri is popularly known in Hindu tradition by “Vijayadashami” or “Dussehra”. The day bears a great significance in Hindu culture as it is one of the most auspicious Muhurta from the 3-1/2 such Muhurta that are part of a Hindu calendar.

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Filed Under: Dessert, Diwali recipes, Dussehra Recipes, Karnataka Cuisine, Navratri recipes, South Indian Delicacies

Mathri| Crisp and savory Mathri | How to make Mathri recipe

September 20, 2017 by Pranay Singh Leave a Comment

Mathri

Food preferences evolve with time. Some likes and dislikes that we develop over the years stay with us while some change radically. To explain this with an example, I had a strong aversion for dairy products like Paneer and curd but over the years I have convinced my taste buds to come to terms with these products and now I have come to like them.

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Filed Under: Diwali recipes, Ramadan recipes, Snacks/Breakfast Recipes, Uttar Pradesh Recipes

Aloo Ke Gulab Jamun

August 6, 2017 by Smita Singh Leave a Comment

Gulab Jamun

Folks, it’s that time of the year when Celebration is in the air. For next few months until year end India will embrace fun frolic and festivities, which will be part of our daily life.

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Filed Under: Chhath Puja recipes, Dessert, Diwali recipes, Dussehra Recipes, Holi Special, Navratri recipes, Ramadan recipes, Uttar Pradesh Recipes

Suran Fry/Elephant Foot Yam Fry

July 16, 2017 by Smita Singh Leave a Comment

Suran Fry

In my last post Mozzarella Cheese Sticks I declared how the fried food is gradually inching up in my list of “food that I crave for”. It’s a pretty volatile list that alters itself with the changing season with the fried items making it to the top in monsoons.

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Filed Under: Accompaniment, Comfort Food, Diwali recipes, Konkan Recipes, Lunch Box recipes, Maharashtrian Recipes, Snacks/Breakfast Recipes, Suran/Yam recipes, Veg Recipes

Sattu Khoya Laddu

October 30, 2016 by Pranay Singh 2 Comments

Sattu Khoya Laddu

Sattu is one of the staple flour consumed in northern states of India like UP, Bihar and Punjab. Conventionally it is prepared by sand roasting chana (whole black gram) and grinding it into a fine flour. However, in recent times some more variations of sattu in form of barley flour is also available.

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Tariwale Suran (Elephant Foot Yam gravy preparation)

October 23, 2016 by Pranay Singh 6 Comments

Tariwale Suran Jimikand

It’s time for fun frolic and festivities. It’s time for Diwali- the most significant fiesta on a Hindu calendar.

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Khapli Gavachi Kheer (Emmer Wheat Porridge)

January 16, 2016 by Pranay Singh Leave a Comment

Khapli Gavachi Kheer

The city of Pune has established an identity for itself that is multi-faceted and dynamic as the youth of the city. Since decades it has been referred as Oxford of East and over the years it has done progressively better to retain its title. It houses nine deemed universities and more than 400 colleges in the city and students from all over the world come to city in pursuit of quality education. Pune has also been identified as a cultural center of Maharashtra which explains why major events like cultural festivals, film festivals, and literary events are arranged in the city.

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