Servings: 6-8 Preparation time: 10 minutes. Frying time: 4 minutes. Cooking time: 15-16 minutes. Total time: 30 minutes. Traditions have a way of connecting hearts across generations. Recently, I received a beautiful handmade token from my neighbour a delicate Jawe/Jave (vermicelli ) lovingly prepared by hand. Traditionally jave were handmade vermicelli with wheat flour crafted […]
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Servings: 4-5 Making dough time: 3-4 minutes. Making stuffing time: 18 minutes. Rolling time:2 minute (each). Frying time: 2-3 minute (each). Total time: 27 minutes. I prepared “Puran Poli” on the occasion of Ardra Nakshatra as a delightful variation to our traditional festive meal. Customary to cook dal poori on this day, which features a
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Serving: Today morning my mother lovingly called me and reminded me, “Today onward begins Ardra Nakshatra” from 23 June to 3rd July, 2025. She asked me, “Do prepare Kheer and Dal Poori for your family.” Her words instantly brought back my childhood memories of watching her preparing the traditional feast with devotion and care. Taking
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Servings: 3-4 Preparation time: 10 minutes. Rolling paratha time: 1 minute (each) Roasting paratha time: 3 minutes (each) Total time: 14 minutes. “Methy Paratha” is a traditional Indian flatbread, made using fresh fenugreek leaves (known as “methi Saag” in Hindi) and wheat flour. Popular across North India, especially during the winter season. This paratha is
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Servings: 4-5 Preparation time: 5 minutes. Cooking time: 8-10 minutes. Tempering time: 10 minutes. Total time: 25 minutes. I often cook “Panchmail Dal khichadi (Five lentil Mix Khichadi)” whenever I’m in the mood for a light and comforting meal that soothes the stomach. The blend of five lentils with soft rice and tempered with ghee,
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