Regional Recipes

Arabi Pakoda (Taro Root Fritters)

Servings: 2-3 Boiling time: 10 minutes. Preparation time: 2-3 minutes. Frying time: 4-5 minutes. Total time: 18 minutes.  We love to sit in the balcony, amidst all the flower pots and watch the busy world going by. An evening in Tokyo; hearing a doorbell, hustled towards the door and saw there were two of our […]

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Aaloo-Sabudana Tikka/Pakoda (Potato-Sago/Tapioca Pearl Fritters)

Servings: 3-4 Soaking time: 1-5 hours. Boiling Potatoes time: 10 minutes. Preparation time: 2-3 minutes. Frying time:4-5 minutes. Total time: 18 minutes.  Today we had mouthwatering deep fried ‘Aaloo-Sabudana Tikka/Pakoda (Potato-Sago/Tapioca Pearl Fritters)’ for afternoon tea and it was so yummy I wished to eat more and more with the tomato sauce. I don’t want

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Chhath Pooja Thekua

Chhath Pooja Thekua

Servings: 2 Preparation  Dough time: 7-8 minutes. Preparing raw Thekua time: 8-9 minutes. Frying time: 10-12 minutes(each batch). Total time: 29 minutes. Chhath Puja, once primarily celebrated in Bihar, has now gained widespread popularity across India and even internationally. This ancient Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun God, Surya, symbolizes gratitude and reverence for the

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Arbi (Taro Root) Kadhi/ Karhi

Arbi (Taro Root) Kadhi/ Karhi

Servings: 2-3 Boiling time: 10 minutes. Boiling karhi time: 20-25 minutes. Preparation time: 5-6 minutes. Frying  Aarbi time: 2-3 minutes. Seasoning time: 2-3 minutes. Total time: 47 minutes.  Karhi is a perfect example of comfort food or light food especially in northern India; it originated from Rajasthan, served with Steamed Rice or Roti. The taste

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Aaloo (Potato) Sabudana (Sago/ Tapioca pearl) Cutlet

Aaloo (Potato) Sabudana (Sago/ Tapioca pearl) Cutlet

Servings: 4-5 Soaking time: 1-2 hours. Boiling  potatoes time: 10-12 minutes. Preparation time: 8-10 minutes. Frying time: 3-4 minutes(each batch). Total time: 26 minutes.  This ‘Aaloo (Potato) Sabudana (Sago/ Tapioca pearl) Cutlet’, good in taste made with sago and potato and mild spices. To be served piping hot with Green Chutney followed by masala tea.

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