Khara | Boondi
Snacks such as Boondi (read boon-dhee) are a traditional part of our snacks prepared during festivals like Diwali, Navratri etc. Actually, the savory version is called Khara (read khaa-raa) and the...
View ArticleTapioca Pudding (Jevvarisi Payasam)
This pudding is what I like to call, the ‘King of Desserts’. Featuring in every “Feast” my mum prepares on festivals, this is as easy to make as it is to consume! It can be eaten at any temperature so...
View ArticleOma Podi (Sev)
These are your basic fried chickpea flour noodles. But they make a significant appearance in our festival goodie preparations. Every Diwali, Ma makes close to 2 kgs just to distribute among friends and...
View ArticleShankarpali | Diamond Biscuit
Shankarpali is a snack popular in Maharashtra, India. It is traditionally enjoyed as a treat on the Diwali holiday.At home, Ma makes this to mix it with other homemade savory goodies to make a...
View ArticleSavory Mixture
It is always easier to just buy these snacks from a store nearby. They’re cheaper and less time consuming. But festivals bring a whole new energy and even lazy people (like me ) love donning the chef’s...
View ArticleKathirikkai Gotsu | Eggplant tamarind curry
I don’t show the interest for traditional Tamil recipes as much as my interest for other cuisines. I think it is probably because food is still Ma’s responsibility and she never fails to cook up a...
View ArticleCarrot Sago Pudding
Today on my Cooking with Kin series, I have someone who is a Food Blogger. She has been a source of inspiration for all us amateur bloggers! One can spend hours just ogling at her food photographs. I...
View ArticleRava Kesari | Suji Halwa | Semolina Fudge
Just thinking about this sweet makes me drool. One of the reasons why I love Indian Cuisine is this Kesari. Especially the ones that are loaded with Ghee/Clarified Butter. They taste the best. Other...
View ArticleSabudana Vada (Low fat version)
Sabudana Vada is my favorite Maharashtrian snack. Not only do I love Sabudana (Pearl Tapioca), but the simplicity of cooking up this snack makes the dish even better! Of course, traditionally, this is...
View ArticleUpma Kozhakattai (Steamed Rice Balls)
Say hello to Ma, again. She just cannot stay away from spotlight! Or rather, I do not let her stay away. She has some amazing traditional South Indian recipes up her sleeve that I’m slowly trying to...
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