Breakfast & Teatime

Ghughani (kala chana/Bengal gram) masala

Servings: 3-4 Soaking time: 6 hours. Preparation time: 5 minutes. Cooking time: 20 minutes. Total time: 25 minutes. Today morning my daughter-in-law called up to ask the recipe for Ghughani/Black Bengal gram as it is one of her favorite meals in our home. Not to my surprise she loved to cook this as it is […]

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Dal -pitthee (dal dhokli)

Dal Pitthi is a comforting dish, a perfect example of flavourful and nourishing meal from North Indian cuisine, particularly popular in the regions of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, that combines the wholesome goodness of lentils with hand-rolled wheat flour dumplings. I prepared “Dal Pitthi” with some variations as, dough using a combination of besan (gram

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Banana flower pakoda

“Banana Flower Pakoda”, (Fritters) hold a special place in our home, especially during summer vacations when my son returned from college. These crispy, flavourful fritters were one of his favorite evening snacks, and he often requested as soon as he arrived. Banana Flower Fritters, also known as Banana Blossom Pakoras, are a delicious and unique

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Sooji (rava) upma

When I serve “Sooji (Rava) Upma”, I like to pair it with a side of Coconut Chutney and fried salted green chilies. The creamy, mildly sweet coconut chutney complements the Upma perfectly. The fried salted green chillies, on the other hand, provide a delightful burst of heat and crunch. “Sooji (Rava) Upma”  is a popular

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Sabu Vada (sabudana vada/sago vada)

“Sabu Vada (sabudana vada/sago vada) originating from Maharashtra, this dish is often enjoyed during fasting periods (vrat) or as a tea-time snack. Sabudana Vada has a delightful combination of textures—crispy on the outside and soft on the inside—with a mild flavourful taste. It is a popular Indian snack made from tapioca pearls (sabudana), which are

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