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Recipes & Crafts for all
Spicy Tofu Puffs is crispy, flaky puff with tofu filling, which is combined with Indian spices for a delicious, tempting snack that is perfect for any party or get-together. The soft tofu blends really well with all the Indian spices. The puff pastry that encases the spiced tofu adds a balance and harmony to create …
Chana Daal Payasa is a creamy, sweet, vegan Indian dessert made with coconut milk, chana daal, rice, jaggery and cardamom. This payasa or Kheer, is pudding-like, and is popular in some of the Southern States of India. This recipe for Chana Daal Payasa is local to the Mangalore – Udupi region of Karnataka and is …
Goan Shrimp Cutlets are scrumptiously delightful patties made with shrimps (prawns), grated coconut and other fresh ingredients. This recipe for shrimp cutlet is not only easy but it is quick to make as well. If you love seafood then you have to definitely try this recipe. Every ingredients that you need for this prawn cutlet …
Eggless Fugias are fermented, light, airy, deep-fried small bread, similar to Zeppole. The meaning of Fugia translates to a balloon. Since these deep-fried small, round bread look like balloons, they are named as such. Fugias are made during Easter, Christmas and other important events like weddings, etc., by the East Indian community of India. It …
Katachi Amti is a traditional sweet, tangy, savory, watery soup-like daal made with chana daal stock. Literal translation of katachi amti is; Kat means stock and amti means tangy, watery daal. Katachi Amti is made as an accompaniment to puran poli and is made especially during Holi. Katachi Amti can also be eaten over rice. …
Puran Poli is also known as Puranachi Poli in Marathi. It is a flatbread stuffed with sweet and aromatic lentil that is one of the most popular traditional Indian desserts. In many of the Maharashtrian households, puran poli is made during the festival of Holi (festival of color). It is dessert that is prized and …
Besan Ladoo is a small, spherical sweet made with besan (gram flour), sugar and ghee. It is a popular dessert made all over India, especially during festivals, holidays, family events, etc. Traditionally it is made by roasting besan in ghee and then mixed with sugar and different kinds of nuts. These ladoos are delicious, and …
Napa Cabbage Kimchi is a traditional Korean side dish served with every meal. It is a spicy, tangy, pickled, fermented goodness which is perfect to eat as is or use in other recipes as an ingredient. This is a recipe for small batch of kimchi which you can make easily, store and use it when …
Malvani Garam Masala Powder is a mixture of spices that are lightly roasted and ground to create an authentic, aromatic, spicy, blend that you can use for all kinds of delicious Malvani recipes. This recipe is from my mother-in-law. Like most home cooks and women of her age she does not measure the ingredients. Her …
Red Velvet Kiss Cookies is a chewy, yet melt in your mouth cookie recipe. It is quick to make and one of the easiest cookie recipes you will ever make. All you need is a couple of basic baking ingredients and Hershey’s Kisses and you have cookies that every child and adult will be equally …
Heart Hot Chocolate Bombs are easy to make and perfect for Valentine’s Day. These heart-shaped chocolate bombs are filled with surprise ingredients like cocoa powder, mini marshmallows, sprinkles, etc. It is a fun little recipe that you can make with your kiddos with minimal effort. (This post contains some affiliate links and I may receive …
Raccha dha Chutney is a spicy, tangy chutney whose main ingredient is preserved jackfruit rinds. This chutney is a Mangalorean recipe that is prepared during the monsoon season as a sustenance food and served with hot rice or Ganji (rice soup). For the past few summers, I have been very fortunate to find the whole …
Cheesy Crab Dip is a cream cheese dip for veggies made with imitation crab that is perfect for seafood lovers. This baked cheese dip is a low-fat recipe that you can indulge in guilt free with some crisp slices of veggies like carrots, radish, celery and cucumbers. (This post contains some affiliate links and I …
Koliwada Prawns is a deep-fried battered shrimp that is marinated with simple spices. It is served as an appetizer or starter and is popular in most Mumbai (Bombay) restaurants. It is served best with a cold beer and drinks. (This post contains some affiliate links and I may receive a small commission if you chose …
Eggless Coquito is a popular Puerto Rican drink made with coconut milk, condensed milk, and rum. It is a traditional Christmas drink that is creamy sweet and resembles eggnog but has no egg in it. (This post contains some affiliate links and I may receive a small commission if you chose to purchase through them). …
