I had made these Baklava inspired fried modaks way back in 2011 or 2012 for Nashikcity for their ganapati special recipe series. While the blog doesn’t exist anymore, you can still find my old images on some other pages on the internet , about which I was totally unaware 🙂 I was reminded yesterday of…
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Baklava inspired fried modak
Dried dates (kharik) and Black Raisin (Manuka) pickle
Dried dates and black raisins are soaked in a spiced lemon juice to make this delicious 5 minute pickle. Roll it in roti or fill in sandwiches or enjoy the sweet-tangy-spicy relish on its own!
Flower shaped Champakali- Diwali special
Champakali is a traditional deep fried snack usually made during Diwali. I think the name refers to the ‘bud’ shape of the snack. This flower shaped savoury Champakali is a modified version of the traditional snack not only in shape but also in taste. Ginger-garlic-coriander are added to the dough to enhance the taste. I…
Masoor dal Khichdi { video recipe}
Masoor Dal Khichdi is a quick and delicious one pot meal that can be put together in under 30 minutes. This no oil rice preparation does not need any tadka or any special spices to make and is perfect for busy weekday meal.
Virtual cookbook club- Jamie’s Italy book review
Last month we chose Jamie’s Italy for our Virtual cookbook club. I won this cookbook at an online recipe contest and cannot thank them enough for gifting me this book. One look at the book and I knew I was in for a treat. Jamie shares his experiences of his travels through the Italian countryside,…