Shakkarpara/Shankarpali without sugar syrup

Shakkarpara/Shankarpali without sugar syrup– An easy method of making melt in the mouth yet crunchy Shakkarpara/Shankarpali by adding the sugar to the dough. This eliminates the need to make a sugar syrup and dip the fried dough in the syrup. … Continued

Vrat Ke Palak Pakore-Air Fryer Recipe

Vrat Spinach pakoras made in an Air Fryer in just a spoonful of oil are healthy and low fat. Made with Water chestnut/Singoda flour and tapioca flour, these pakoras are gluten free and vegan. Usually vrat pakoras involve the use … Continued

Hariyali Sabudana Appe/Sabudana Appe in Green Chatni

A low fat version of the Sabudana/sago vada made in a few drops of oil in an appe pan. The beautiful green color comes from the addition of fresh green cilantro adding a lot of flavor to the appe!   … Continued

Bhindi Masala-Restaurant Style with Tips for Non Slimy Okra/Bhindi

Restaurant style Bhindi Masala cooked in onion tomato curry. This is a low-fat version where I have stir fried the okra instead of deep frying like they do in restaurants. Also,learn the tips to make non slimy/non sticky okra in … Continued

Plum Panna

A summer drink made of fresh plums, that’s sweet,salty and tart. You get a full serving of fruit while enjoying a delicious drink. Inspired by Aam panna and Watermelon panna, its a great way to consume plums. If you suffer … Continued

How to Freeze Minced Garlic

Freeze minced garlic without any preservatives,oil ,salt or turmeric for use in everyday cooking. The color, texture and taste of the garlic stays as good as fresh making cooking very fast,easy and convenient. We have often heard about  minced garlic … Continued

Bharwan Karela-Stuffed Karela Punjabi Style

Karelas are stuffed with onions, pomegranate/anardana,fennel/sauf and spices for a very authentic and traditional North Indian delicacy. The main flavor in this dish comes from the fennel and a slight tanginess from the Anardana powder. This is how its made … Continued

Thandai Cupcakes-Eggless

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Eggless Thandai cupcakes for Holi, with saffron and elaichi powder.The cupcakes are topped with cream cheese icing and sprinkled with colored sugar to represent mounds of gulaal/color. Its the perfect fusion dessert that combines the flavors of the traditional drink … Continued