Ashtami Prasad – Kala chana /Sooji Halwa and Poori Ashtami Prasad is made on the eighth /ninth day of the Navratri Fasting when the fasting ends with the worship and prayers of Goddess Durga.On this day we prepare Kala chana ,poori and sooji halwa to perform Kanjak /Kanjake. Prayers are offered to Goddess Durga and as a…
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Mothers Day Special Recipes
Celebrate Mothers Day ! Surprise your queen by cooking up the best selection of dishes for her today.Here’s a list which is my mom’s favorite and am going to pamper her on her special day with all she likes. Dal Makhani Chole Bhature- Baked Mini Bites Kadhai Paneer Aloo Wadiyan- A punjabi Delicacy Pilaf…
KIDS TIFFIN BOX IDEAS
On my ever so ongoing quest of making the tiffin box interesting ,fresh,wholesome and healthy for my kids, here is a consolidated post of all the lovely Ideas for the KIDS TIFFIN IDEAS. I try and keep my Kids tiffin fun,not even visually but also an enjoyable treat in school. Try these recipes and make your little ones have a fun and full of nutrition Meal in School.
Navratri/Fasting Mezze Platter
Navratri Celebrations have begun. For all you who do not know what Navratri festival is all about,it is a festival dedicated to the worship of Hindu deity Durga. Navratri literally means ‘nine nights’ and each day is devoted to nine different Devi’s. Navratri falls twice in a year once in march during spring and again during Oct-Nov ,during Fall. We celebrate this festival with a lot of zeal all over India,but most people observe fasting in north of India. Navratri Fasting demands a no grain,no onion and no garlic meals.People usually eat and prepare their meals with either buckwheat flour,…
Kids Tiffin Ideas- Ready in 20 Minutes
This has to be my favorite post. After all, the only reason i ventured into serious cooking is for my kids .Am a very protective Mom as far as the Food and its health quotient is concerned.And that drives me to find new options for them to enjoy their tiffin and provide them full nutrition at the same time. Its not that we do not eat things like pasta, pizza,noodles etc. But we have segregated our days .We do Healthy weekdays and Fun Weekends.And since my son has two breaks i also have to make it a filling one. Presenting…
Healthy Lunch Box Ideas
I am constantly on a hunt for Healthy Lunch box Ideas for my Kids. Its more like a challenge to keep it fresh and healthy as kids get bored very quickly and monotony kills their appetite. Happiness for Mothers is ,When we get empty tiffin boxes in the afternoon.But we need to keep the Lunch Meals interesting as well as healthy for the Kids.Although every child has a taste preference and you need to know what appeals to your kids more and prepare the tiffins accordingly.But this Idea has four variable components and you can play around with these places…
6 Super Healthy wholewheat Cakes to Bake
1. Recipe Banana Brownie Cake : This recipe of Banana Brownies is an adaptation of my own banana bread recipe. From simple banana bread to a decadent Banana Brownie with Choco chip…it truly was a pleasure for the taste buds. With the addition of cocoa and Choco chip simply, it took the taste of this most…
Kids Tiffin Ideas
KIDS SPECIAL TODAY-Tiffin Ideas Do you also face THE toughest question in your mind everyday!! What to send for TIFFIN today… Well like many ,my 6 yr old too has very defined tastes now and after exploring various egg options,he having them n now rejecting…..”mama please no egg thing now please!!..n no porridge n no…
Pan Fried Sole Fish with Green salad
Sole Fish is a group of flatfish which may belong to several different families.Being the most esteemed and widely available fish its most commonly used in Chinese cuisines.This recipe is a mix of Mexican cum Italian flavors and prepared so quickly that its ideal when you need to cook in a rush or for some…
Recipe Lamington Truffles
Sometimes, you need a quick to make easy to serve desserts .Christmas is a week-long celebration time. Lots of gifts and guests are on your list. How about a super quick dessert recipe which is loved both by kids and adults. These lamington truffles are an ideal recipe for those who are always short…
