Ganesh Chaturthi is almost upon us, and like last year, I’m gearing up for hosting my own small celebration at home. And that means, it’s time to get knee-deep busy in preparations for the same. Now as is common knowledge, Lord Ganesha’s love for sweets is unparalleled. And even though his favourite sweet treats are…
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Neer Dosa or Panpolo
We celebrated my parents’ Wedding Anniversary yesterday, the 21st…. I asked Mom…have you experienced any change in these 33 years? She responded with a lopsided grin and said nothing. I assume she had a lot to say, but chose to remain mysterious like the Scorpio she is….uff Moms! 😉 So anyway…I wasn’t around 33 years…
Mochar Ghonto (Banana Blossom
The Banana tree is omnipresent in Bengal; not only is it an integral part of auspicious activities, festivals and rituals, but the plant has great intrinsic value. Just like the coconut tree, every part of the banana plant is used, be it for food or other purposes, and we Bengalis have found varied uses of the…
Roast Pumpkin & Tender Coconut Soup
Pumpkin! The word itself has capabilities to draw horror from the eyes of many, including my mom…and even me at times, I have to confess! Not that we don’t eat pumpkin, we just wish pumpkin didn’t exist, sometimes. Horrified yet? I know there are people who love pumpkin, squash and all their cousin veggies. And to…
Roti Jala (Malaysian Net Crêpes)
The other day, I came across this really interesting ‘Tasty’ video on YouTube; it seemed to be a popular snack and street-food that has its roots in Malaysia. After some research, I learn that ‘Roti Jala’, as it’s called, is actually immensely popular throughout SE Asia, and is eaten around the continent. Now Roti Jala…
Pineapple Sheera/Pineapple Halwa
Fruits are redundant in the ‘Rudra’ household; my father isn’t a fan, my mother isn’t a fan….so how do you expect me to be a fan? But then I do like a fewwww fruits, and I don’t mind them in smoothies or desserts.. 😛 (obviously). Apples, sweet limes, bananas, oranges, limes are usually the fruits…
Cabbage Thoran
Cabbage, the word itself has the immense power to evoke a deep shudder within me……not that I don’t EAT it, I do..I just don’t LIKE it much. I am more of a lettuce girl, but let’s not go there 😛 My folks love cabbage, and the veggie is a regular at ours in winter. I…
Soya & Coconut Kheer
I dedicate this recipe to Dad, without whom, we would not have this….because, it all began when he left milk to boil and forgot about it….until it had reduced to almost half 😀 This recipe is about 20 years old, one that Maa has been wanting to make since and has been unfortunately unable to…
Eggless Laadi Pav (Mumbai style Bread Buns)
My trysts with the humble ‘Pav’ continue, as I find myself strangely attracted towards baking batches of these fluffy bread buns. As a true-blue Mumbaite, the allure for pavs has been high since childhood; pav bhaji, keema pav, dabheli, maska pav, bhurji pav…you name it, I’ve had em all, and boy, did I love the…
Homemade Peanut Butter
If you tell me you don’t love Peanut Butter, you and I just cannot be friends!!! Okay, maybe we can be friends, but, how can you not love Peanut butter? That makes me sad! Oh well, perhaps not everyone is an insane about this nutty goodness as me! 😀 What can I say, ever since…
Poha Chivda (Microwave Method)
When it comes to snacking, it is often difficult to draw the line, owing to the fact that most of is either spicy, or oily, or both…at least, usually when the snack in question is store-bought. One big step towards assuring quality and health is of course, to replicate it at home which is healthier…
Wholewheat Chocolate Banana Cake (with Hot Chocolate Frosting)
Perhaps you want to eat chocolate cake, but are afraid of putting on calories? And maybe you have those bananas at home that need to be consumed but you don’t feel like having them plain? What do you do? You make cake, and you eat it too, and it’s healthy as it can be! This soft,…
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