Raitua (Doodhi Chaas)
This unique chaas recipe from certain parts of Uttar Pradesh, is made with bottle gourd. This is a cooling and refreshing drink especially made during summer. Bottle gourd has cooling properties and also low in calories.
This unique chaas recipe from certain parts of Uttar Pradesh, is made with bottle gourd. This is a cooling and refreshing drink especially made during summer. Bottle gourd has cooling properties and also low in calories.
Kadhi is a dish that is made differently in different states of our country. Here we have for you a unique kadhi from Madhya Pradesh. It has deep-fried gram flour dumplings added to it to make it extra special.
Khichdi is one of the most popular comfort food. Though the main ingredients are rice and dal, different vegetables and other aromatics can be added to give the khichdi different flavours and make it more appetizing. Here we have given it the flavour of green garlic which is available only during winter months.
Bottle gourd, also known as lauki or doodhi, contains important minerals and vitamins. Dietary fibre present in this gourd promotes bowel movements and prevents constipation. Besides it is low in calories and contains mostly water hence good for weight watchers. Here we have used it to add unusual twist to dhokla, which will impress everyone.
Amaranth is cultivated and consumed as a leaf vegetable in many parts of the world. They are a powerhouse of nutrients. Here we have used it make mouth-watering crisp vadis which are so delicious that they are difficult for even the children to resist.
This is a split skinless black gram or dhuli urad dal dumpling which is similar to the popular medu vada. This is the way the Konkani people make the gharis which are served with cup of hot coffee. Crisp and flavourful they are a delight to eat.
Yet another flavourful recipe, Tooriche alan is perfect for winter night when you want something warm, seasonal and unique. Alan means lightly mashed or ground. In this recipe, fresh pigeon peas are used to add a burst of freshness. A great way of using them especially when they are available only for a few months during the winters!
A speciality of Gujarat that will satiate your palate completely. This is a warm comforting sabzi made with freshest of winter produce - surti dana and fresh pigeon peas cooked in a delicious masala, mixed with spicy deep fried fenugreek fritters in a flavourful spiced medley!
Surti papdi is a winter vegetable and is an integral part of the famous Gujarati dish undhiyo. But there a number of other preparations where this vegetable can be used. So, here just the recipe that you can make at home easily - hot and crisp paranthas stuffed with a delicious and spicy mixture of surti papdi.