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Sweet Corn Fritters (Makai/ Maize Pakoda)

Sweet Corn Fritters (Makai/ Maize Pakoda)

Servings: 2-3 Preparation time: 4-5 minutes. Making batter time: 2-3 minutes. Frying time: 10 minutes. Cooking time: 10 minutes. Total time: 30 minutes. The sound of rain and the gentle breeze always bring a sense of peace and happiness to me. On one such rainy day, I sat on my swing for almost an hour, […]

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Moong/Pachai Payaru (Green Gram/ Mung Bean) Sundal (South Indian Recipe)

Moong/Pachai Payaru (Green Gram/ Mung Bean) Sundal (South Indian Recipe

Servings: 3-4 Soaking Time: 4-6 hours. Boiling Time; 10-12 minutes. Cooking Time: 6-7 minutes. Total Time: 19 minutes. When we were in Tamil Nadu, I witnessed the grand celebrations of the Golu festival during Navratri. What surprised and fascinated me most was the beautiful arrangement of countless dolls, each telling a story and adding charm

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Ash Gourd (Petha/ Winter Melon ) stuffed Pakoda/ Fritters (Pur Bhora Chal Kumror Bora Tel bhaja)

Ash Gourd (Petha/ winter melon ) stuffed Pakoda/ Fritters (Pur Bhora Chal Kumror Bora Tel bhaja)

Serving: 3-4 Soaking time: 30 minutes. Peeling time: 2-3 minutes. Blanching time: 4-5 minutes. Making  stuffing paste time: 2 minutes. Cooking stuffing time: 2-3 minutes. Prepare batter time: 2 minutes. Deep frying time: 3-4 minutes. (each batch) Total time: 19-20 minutes. I first tasted this unique “Ash Gourd Stuffed Pakoda” at one of my friend’s

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Fish Egg ( Fresh Fish Roe) fritters ((Machhali ke ande ke Pakode)

Fish Egg ( Fresh Fish Roe) fritters ((Machhali ke ande ke Pakode)

Servings: 2 Preparation time: 10 minutes. Frying time: 10 minutes. Cooking time: 10 minutes. Total time: 30 minutes. “Fish Egg fritters”, popularly known as “Maachh ke ande ka Kach”, hold a special place in Bihari cuisine, especially during the monsoon season when fresh fish egg (roe) is in abundance in local markets. In many Bihari

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Govind Gatte Curry (Gravy): A Royal Rajasthani Delight

Govind Gatte Curry (Gravy): A Royal Rajasthani Delight

Servings: 6-8 Preparation time for govind gatte: 10-12 minutes. Steaming time for govind gatte: 10-12 minutes. Frying time of govind gatte: 4-5 minutes. Preparation for gravy: 4 minutes. Frying masala time: 9-10 minutes. Cooking time: 10-11 minutes. Total time: 54 minutes. Govind Gatte is a rich and flavourful dish from the royal kitchens of Rajasthan.

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