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Whole wheat bread sticks loaded with the goodness of herbs is a perfect snack option for kids in this summer vacations. Kids these days are found to have a huge liking towards store bought pizzas and breads, which are not just expensive at times but also very unhealthy for them. So if you have few handful of ingredients at home, why don’t you make some delicious herbed bread sticks for them which is healthy as well. Recently i came across a recipe by one of my good friend Akila, i found her sharing this instant bread stick recipe. The recipe…

Dried green peas Ghugni is another version of the very famous yellow pea ghugni from Bengal. The green pea ghugni is commonly made in parts of Bihar and is also known as Bihari Ghugni. Though this version is a bit dry as compared to the yellow ones. So if you are looking out for some wholesome filling breakfast or a side dish for your meal that is easy to prepare and require few basic ingredients that are easily available in your pantry, then this green pea ghugni is the best option. You can have it whole as a chat by…

Indian breads have a huge variety to display, with every 100 kms the flour, texture and taste of the flat breads change. India is the largest cultivator of wheat and many other gluten free grains. Each and every grain is ideally used to make variety of flat breads which belongs to different regions and there respective cuisines. One such amazing flat bread is Khooba Roti that comes from Rajasthani Cuisine. Khooba Roti is whole wheat flat bread, patterned by making small impressions all around the roti and later ghee roasted and serve with any veg or non veg curry.

Dosa is one of the most popular breakfast in South India. Rice & Lentil crepes that is usually served with coconut chutney and sambhar is now a quintessential breakfast at every Indian home. In South India, dosai/dosa gets a new distinctive flavor from different regions. Even the potato filling differs from place to place. Ever thought to make a healthier version of dosa that can be enjoyed by kids fulfilling their nutritional requirements as well. Yes, spinach and coriander dosa is one such healthier version that not only looks interesting but equally tastes amazing and is a fabulous breakfast option…

Well i am an extremely moody person specially when it comes to cooking .tongue emoticon There are times when i don’t even feel like stepping into the kitchen whereas some days pass inside kitchen only. Yesterday was one such day when day i was the biggest enthu cutlet in my kitchen. Made hell lot of things for dinner and now enjoying the lazy day o my couch. Among many good things prepared one was PANEER KOFTA. Fried paneer balls in a creamy makhni gravy served with naan or zeera rice is sheer bliss! Paneer kofta falls in the same family…

Watermelon and cucumber combined with mint and feta along with a tinge of lemon ad honey makes an amazing salad that keeps you full all day long. Summers and salads go hand in hand, nothing is as comforting and refreshing in summers than a bowl full of delicious salad. Watermelon and cucumber are both rice source vitamins and contain water in a large quantity. A bowl full of watermelon is equal to having 2 liters of water. Now isn’t that amazing! A chilled bowl of watermelon salad gives you high energy and revitalizes the body to work all day in…

One of the most popular summer drink, loved by each and everyone is Lemonade. Fresh lemon juice combined with water/soda with sugar and a dash of salt works as a perfect energizer in summers and also is a rich source of Vitamin C. It has been found that our humble lemonade has been teemed up with various flavors and have come out even more amazing as a refreshing drink. Lemonade can be combined with any fruit juice like Peach, strawberry, pomegranate, pineapple, orange, watermelon etc etc. But in various countries and specially in India, lemonade is also combined with some…

Kesar Chandan Sharbat is a perfect blend of Saffron and Sandalwood powder/paste. Make a concentrate/syrup and refrigerate it and use through out the summers to make this amazingly refreshing drink. This particular sharbat was something i never heard before, unless until i saw the recipe shared by my fellow blogger Neha Mathur on her blog. I went through the whole recipe and found it too interesting to try. In the original recipe Neha used Sandalwood powder, but as i had a stick with me, i used it to make a paste out of it and use in the drink. The…

PAAN GULKAND SHOTS is a perfect summer drink to keep your body refresh and active. Paan (betel leaf) has amazing medicinal properties as well. It works an as analgesic and releases pain, eases constipation and improves digestion. It also increases hunger and promotes oral health. Betel leaf is ground to a coarse paste along with gulkand (rose petal syrup), fennel, cardamom and then mixed with milk. Paan and Gulkand Shots makes an amazingly refreshing drink and is a blessing to all those who don’t like chewing the whole paan. It takes less than 30 minutes to prepare Paan and Gulkand…

Mango Coconut Chutney is a perfect blend of raw mangoes which is rich in Vit C with coconut rich in protein. This chutney brings out the tangy flavor prominently and is flavored with green chili and mango. The tempering adds up an exotic aroma to the chutney and can be enjoyed with Idli, Dosa or Chilla in your morning breakfast. Coconut is a very versatile and indispensable food item for most people under the tropical belt. It is a complete food rich in calories, vitamins, and minerals. A medium-size nut carrying 400 g edible meat and some 30-150 ml of…

It’s mangoes raining, so why not make a cool mango iced tea! A refreshing summer drink with flavors of mango and tea with a dash of lemon. Mango iced ted is the simplest recipe that gives amazing flavors and works as a perfect refresher in this scorching summer. Tea happens to be the most loved beverage in India and there are a variety of tea recipes from region to region. The tea is often enjoyed hot and for every occasion or may be just like that we Indians want a Chai for everything. Milk tea, ginger tea, green tea, lemon…