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…
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5 minute Strawberry recipes that are not smoothies!
We gorged on the juicy, handpicked strawberries from out visit to the strawberry fields in Borgaon. Kids snacked on them and we made a couple of preserves. I wanted to freeze a batch, but this idea was vetoed by the family. Instead of making smoothies or elaborate desserts we made some unusual but quick, almost…
Tenga Vade (Rice flour -Coconut Fritters)
Janmashtami- celebrating the birth of lord Krishna, is one of the most popular festivals of India. This festival like most of the Indian festivals is celebrated with much fervor and zest. And the festivities are not complete without festive food. Tenga Vade (Rice Flour-Coconut Fritters) is my mother-in-laws recipe (most of the South Indian recipes I make ,I have learnt from her.), which we made for Janmashtami along with some sweets. These vadas stay for 5-6 days,that is if they are not over by then.