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How to make Matar Pulao- Hare Matar ka Pulav- Quick and easy Peas Pulao

November 29, 2017 by Smita Singh Leave a Comment

Matar Ka Pulao

Late sunrises, chilly mornings and nippy air. Here comes the winter, sneaking in gradually, catching us by surprise. Not that we mind it. In fact, of all the seasons, winter is my favorite.

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Filed Under: Comfort Food, Green Peas (Hara Matar) Recipe, Lunch Box recipes, Ramadan recipes, Restaurant/Dhaba Delicacies, Rice Preparations, Uttar Pradesh Recipes, Winter recipes Tagged With: Green Peas Pulao, Hare matar Pulao, Indian rice recipe, Matar Pilaf, matar pulao, Peas Pulao, Pulao recipe in Hindi, Restarant Matar Pulao, Veg Pulao recipe

Poori recipe-पूरी-How to make soft and puffed Pooris

November 13, 2017 by Smita Singh Leave a Comment

Pooris

Today’s recipe is much of an allied to the recipe that we posted here last week- Aloo Rassedar . In most of the northern belt of Agra, Benares and several other important cities of Uttar Pradesh , Poori (and its variants like Bedmi Poori) and Aloo Rassedar is a popular breakfast choice.

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Filed Under: Indian Bread Recipes, Maharashtrian Recipes, Ramadan recipes, Uttar Pradesh Recipes, Winter recipes

Aloo Rassedar-Tariwale Aloo-Aloo Tamatar Sabzi-Quick and Simple Potato Curry

November 10, 2017 by Smita Singh 3 Comments

Aloo-Rasdar-Tariwale-Curry

“Grandparents are a delightful blend of laughter, caring deeds, wonderful stories and love!”

Last week, we decided to break away from our frenetic daily schedule for a family gathering in Mumbai, and the occasion was- Pranay’s  maternal grandparents 62nd wedding anniversary!

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Filed Under: Uttar Pradesh Recipes, Veg Recipes, Winter recipes

Chawal Ki Kheer-Khoya Aur Chawal Ki Kheer-Chhath Puja special recipes – Rice Kheer

October 25, 2017 by Smita Singh Leave a Comment

Chawal Ki Kheer

Food has always been pivotal to human existence. The history of human evolution can be traced and understood through several different studies. Food has played a significant role in this evolution and has been more than a medium of sustenance.

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Filed Under: Chhath Puja recipes, Dessert, Diwali recipes, Dussehra Recipes, Navratri recipes, Ramadan recipes, Uttar Pradesh 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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Filed Under: Diwali recipes, Suran/Yam recipes, Uttar Pradesh Recipes, Veg Recipes Tagged With: Diwali recipes, Uttar Pradesh Cuisine, Veg recipes

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

Sukhe Kaale Chane | Navratri Ashtami Prasad | सूखे काले चने | नवरात्री के लिए प्रसाद की रेसिपी

September 27, 2017 by Smita Singh Leave a Comment

Sukhe Kale Chane

“Navratri“– is not just a ritual, in a deep sense it is the festival to celebrate and respect womanhood! In my point of view, none other than Goddess Durga metaphorize the strength & capabilities, a woman possesses.

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Filed Under: Comfort Food, Fasting/Upwas recipes, Lunch Box recipes, Navratri recipes, Uttar Pradesh Recipes, Veg Recipes

Singhade Ke Aate Ka Halwa (Water Chestnut flour Halwa)

September 24, 2017 by Smita Singh Leave a Comment

Singhade Ka Halwa

The Navratri festivities have begun. In Hindu traditions, these nine days of festivities are marked with strict observance of fast that is said to develop virtues like self-discipline and forbearance. However, there is not one set of rules that define how these fasts must be observed. Some devotees abstain from food completely, while others abstain from consuming alcohol, non-veg food and consume only Satvic food and some others perform no food, no water fast (Nirjala vrat).

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Filed Under: Dessert, Fasting/Upwas recipes, Navratri recipes, Uttar Pradesh Recipes, Veg Recipes

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

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