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Oatmeal with Dates

Oatmeal with Dates & Walnuts from bonapetit.com Recently, I have been trying new food groups which is a good tradition and good for you. I am finding everywhere that what was once old is now new again.  Not long ago,…

Date and Tamarind Chutney

Date and Tamarind Chutney Date and Tamarind Sauce is a sweet and sour combination of tastes. Dates are a great source of energy. All health food sources highly recommend that you include dates in your diet. Medjool dates are the…

Bhakri – Thick Indian Bread

This thick bread is a very popular item in Gujarat at supper time. It is eaten with different types of subji and various dals. It is also eaten with Aachar (Indian pickles) and a glass of warm milk.  A farmer’s…

Muthia- Spinach Rolls

Photo of Steamed & Tempered Rolls courtesy of iFood.tv This is a typical Gujarati dish which is very popular and healthy. It is a Muthia dish (rolls made with a fist-shaped dent) and is a very versatile and quick dish. The…

Pani Puri – Gol Gappa

Pani Puri with Potatoes, Mung Beans, Chickpeas and Date Sauce I grew up in India. The thing I miss most are the tasty bites of food from the street vendors which are famously called “chaat.”  Here, I’ve had the chance…

Mung Dal with Spinach

Spinach with Split Mung Dal This recipe is packed with protein and vitamins. It is quick, easy and tasty. It is eaten with Roti and Rice. Cooking Preparation Time: 30 Minutes     Cooking Difficulty Level: Medium Recipe Type: Vegan…

Mutter Methi Malai – Peas with Fenugreek Leaves

Methi Mutter Malai This is a very simple, no-fuss recipe with touch of elegance. It is very quick and healthy. It is also very versatile with many ingredients that can be easily substituted and it still remains very tasty. The…

Mutter Paneer

Mutter Paneer Mutter Paneer is a very tasty vegetable dish in North India. It takes a little bit of time to prepare but it is worth it. It takes a few steps to prepare this dish. The steps can be…

Cucumber Relish

This recipe is a traditional Gujarati recipe of Gujarat.  This is very easy, quick to make and tantalizing to the taste buds.  Cucumber relish perks up any dull meal in minutes. Ingredients: 1 Cup Garden or Very Thin Fresh Cucumber…

Khandvi -Dahiwadi- Chickpea Flour Rolls

Khandvi Chickpea Flour Rolls Khandvi is a famous traditional Gujarati dish. In India, the state of Gujarat is very famous for its delicacies. This is one of the so called delicacies. It requires practice and speed to roll it.  My kids…

Gujarati Kadhi – Yogurt Soup

Kadhi In India, the state of Gujarat is very famous for its meals. Gujarati people are very fond of different flavors. Their meals contain a variety of dishes that, according to your taste, can be sweet, sour or spicy. They…

Healthy Buttermilk-Chaas

 Buttermilk with Roasted Cumin Cooking Difficulty Level: Very Easy Cooking Time: 10 Minutes To fight obesity, you must eliminate sugary drinks from your diet. The regular intake of traditional buttermilk provides the body with all essential nutrients and does not…