Regional Recipes

Makhane (Fox nut) Fry with South Indian Masala Flavor

Servings: 2 Preparation time: 2 minutes. Roasting time: 5 minutes. Seasoning time: 3 minutes. Total time: 10 minutes. Makhane is a water plant mainly cultivated for its edible seeds (after popping, it is called Makhane in Hindi or Fox nut in English). It is treated as dry fruits, by itself has very-very mild flavour and […]

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Aki Roti (Indian Rice Bread with Vegetables)

Servings: 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes. Rolling time: 2 minutes. Cooking time: 4 minutes each. Total time: 21 minutes. “Aki Roti (Indian Rice Bread with Vegetables)” is one of the popular authentic flatbread and staple breakfasts from Karnataka cuisine, India. The word “Aki” means rice in Kannada, and this roti is made from rice flour,

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Teesi Raita (Flax seed/linseed in curd)

Servings: 8 Roasting time: 12 minutes. Grinding time: 2 minutes. Mixing time: 2 minutes. Total time: 14 minutes. Flax seed is an oldest crop cultivated since the beginning of civilization; a wonder food can help you to reduce and achieve your ideal weight. It can treat hormonal imbalance as it is power house of omega3

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Saboot/sabut Masoor Ghughani (Whole brown lentil masala)

Servings: 3 Soaking time: 4-6 hours. Preparation time: 7 minutes. Frying time: 9 minutes. Cooking time: 5-6 minutes. Total time: 22 minutes. “Saboot Masoor Ghughani” is used very often as a morning breakfast at my parent’s house. It’s a known fact that ghughani is very popular in Bihar and prepared with many variations like; chick

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Gajar-Matar (Carrot and Peas masala)

Servings: 2. Preparation time: 10 minutes. Cooking time: 15 minutes. Total time: 25 minutes. “Gajar-Matar (Carrot and Peas masala)” is an exotic Punjabi delicacy pairs beautifully with Tawa Roti, Dost Paratha or with any meal. I often prepare this recipe as weeknight dinner in the winter; because red carrot, which is easily available in winter, is

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