Simple, tested recipes for everyday cooking
Cashew Ladoo Recipe is an easy and delicious Indian sweet made with cashews, powdered sugar, ghee, and cardamom. These rich, melt-in-the-mouth Cashew Ladoo are perfect for festivals, celebrations, special occasions, and homemade gifting. Moreover, this simple recipe uses only a few ingredients and can be prepared easily at home Unlike many traditional Indian sweets, this […]
Mathura Peda is one of the most famous traditional Indian sweets from Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. Made with khoya, sugar, and cardamom, this classic peda has a rich, slightly grainy texture and a deep caramelized milk flavor. Whenever I think of Mathura, I think of its temples, its beautiful traditions, and, of course, the famous peda […]
Makhandi Halwa is a rich, traditional-style sweet made with roasted semolina, milk, ghee, sugar and cardamom. What makes this version special is the method: first, the semolina is roasted slowly, and then it is soaked in milk before cooking. As a result, the halwa develops a soft, rich texture and a lovely roasted flavour. This […]
This Samak Paneer Cutlet Recipe is a delicious Indian fasting snack made with samak flour, paneer, boiled potatoes and fresh herbs. These homemade paneer cutlets are flavoured with green chilli, grated ginger, fresh coriander, black pepper and rock salt. Moreover, shallow-frying gives them a lovely golden crust while keeping the inside soft and flavourful. Samak, […]
Rajgira Banana Poori is a delicious Indian fasting recipe made with rajgira flour and boiled raw banana. This Rajgira Banana Poori Recipe is a lovely alternative to pooris made with potato or arbi. It uses simple ingredients and makes soft, flavourful pooris with a lightly crisp exterior. Raw banana helps bind the rajgira flour and […]
This Makhana Namkeen Recipe is a crunchy, flavourful Indian snack made with roasted makhana, peanuts, almonds and aromatic curry leaves. Seasoned with black pepper and rock salt, it is a delicious option for Navratri fasting and other vrat days. Makhana, also known as fox nuts or lotus seeds, becomes wonderfully crisp when roasted slowly with […]
This Rajgira Burfi Recipe shows you how to make a crunchy Indian sweet using whole puffed rajgira (ramdana) seeds, jaggery and cardamom powder. Unlike burfi made with rajgira flour, this recipe uses whole seeds that you puff before mixing them with jaggery syrup. The result is a delicious, crunchy sweet that you can prepare for […]
This Banana Pomegranate Salad is a refreshing Indian fruit salad that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the juicy, tangy flavour of pomegranate seeds. Green chilli adds a little heat, while black pepper, salt, and freshly squeezed lemon juice bring all the flavours together. Moreover, this easy banana and pomegranate salad requires just […]
This Sattvik Thali brings together three comforting Indian dishes in one beautiful meal: fluffy Sama Rice Pulao, creamy Sattvik Paneer Curry and refreshing homemade Chaas. Moreover, the combination is colourful, satisfying and easy to prepare at home. Since all three recipes are made without onion and garlic, this thali is ideal for festive meals and […]
This Fresh Guava Chutney is a delicious way to enjoy ripe guava in a savoury form. It is fresh, tangy, mildly spicy, and slightly sweet, while coriander and mint add a refreshing flavour. Made with fresh guava, coriander, mint, green chilli, and a few simple spices, this easy Indian chutney comes together in just a […]