Celebrations

Kalakand is a delectable, melt-in-the-mouth dessert created in Indian homes for festivals and celebrations. A moist and flavorful milk cake, Kalakand has a nutty floral aroma and delicate grainy texture. Laced with cardamom and saffron, and dressed up in bright green pistachios, this exotic mithai always stands out amongst the finest of Indian dessert spreads.

Fresh Fruits Chaat is quite a popular fasting recipe from Northern India. It can also be served as an evening snack. There are many variations to it. Some like to add only fruits, whereas others add boiled or pan-fried potatoes and sweet potatoes as well. No matter what you add, it always turns out delicious.

The uniqueness of the recipe lies in the interesting combination of spices, distinct flavors and textures of all the fruits in there.

Black Chickpeas or Kala Chana is an incredible source of vitamins like B6, C, folate, niacin, thiamin, riboflavin and minerals including manganese, phosphorus, iron and copper.

The wealth of nutrients in Kala Chana is beneficial in boosting the immune system, promote muscle mass, regulates diabetes and enhance hair, skin and nail health.

Here, I am creating a very easy breakfast recipe from it.

Fasting recipes are very easy and quick to create. Reason being, only a few spices and herbs are allowed to use into it. Plus no onions and garlic is there. Not only easy to create, fasting recipes are also easier to digest. A good time to purify mind and body and get connected to our divine nature.

Here, I have created a very common potato fasting recipe with an interesting twist. Give it a try and I am sure, you’re going to love it for sure.

Veggies and Yogurt Pulao is one of the most common rice recipe of North India. A pulao is a one pot dish of rice and vegetables or a protein cooked together with aromatics (onions, garlic, ginger etc), spices and herbs. This is an absolutely delicious one pot meal and can be created either in a pan or pressure cooker. Here, I‘ve created it in a regular pan. It makes a great busy day, picnic, or lunchbox recipe.

Stuffed Baby Eggplant Curry or Masala Bharli Vangi is an authentic spicy curry recipe made with purple baby eggplants and a blend of rich spices. Stuffed Eggplant Curry is one of the most popular curries from the Marathi cuisines, loaded with a special goda masala. Typically, served with indian flatbread or roti, but can also be served as a side to dal rice combination.

Dry Rose Petals are quite beneficial for health and beauty in many ways. They not only have a lovely relaxing aroma but also contain vitamins and antioxidants which can help soothe and repair the skin.

A crouton is a piece of rebaked bread, often cubed and seasoned. Croutons are used to add texture and flavor to salads, as an accompaniment to soups and stews, or eaten as a snack food. Usually, croutons are baked in big batches, in a traditional oven at 375 degrees F for 10 minutes. Here, I‘ve created the same recipe in on stove, using a wide-open heavy bottom pan. Homemade garlic croutons taste so fresh in comparison to store bought packed ones.

Rasgulla, also known as Rosogolla, Rasagola, or Rosogola is a popular syrupy dessert from India. It is made from ball-shaped dumplings of paneer or chhena dough, cooked in light sugar syrup. This is done until the syrup permeates the paneer dumplings.

Carrot halwa, also known as Gajar ka halwa or Gajrela is a traditional North Indian dessert made by simmering fresh grated carrots with full fat milk, sugar and ghee. This delicious creamy dessert is delicately scented with cardamom powder and garnished with chopped nuts.

When we cook carrot our body can better absorb beta carotenes compared to its raw form. The milk in Gajar ka halwa adds to the nutritional value of the dessert with its protein and calcium content.