Samosa patti (also spelled samosa pastry or samosa sheets) is a type of thin, crispy pastry that is used to make samosas, a popular Indian snack. Samosa patti is made from a simple dough of all-purpose flour, water, and oil, which is rolled out thinly and cut into small squares or circles. In … [Read more...]
Easy Vegan Chocolate Almond Cake
A really easy vegan chocolate and almond cake that is sure to win the approval of those who have little tolerance for eggfree cakes. The cake is a slightly dense one, which makes it a great naked cake to eat at tea time with a casual dusting of icing sugar or cocoa (or both!). But top it with a … [Read more...]
Easy Baked Haandvo Recipe
A Haandvo is a Gujarati savoury cake made of mixed lentils and rice that have been soaked and patted dry, then ground to a coarse powder, mixed with natural yogurt and fermented for a few hours. Then, grated vegetables and seasoning is added and the batter is slow-cooked with a lot of oil-based … [Read more...]
Paneer Stuffed Kache Kele ke Kebab
A great alternative to Aloo tikkis, these Low Carb and High Protein kebabs or cutlets made with raw bananas and paneer make for an excellent evening snack to serve at Tea Time. Paneer Stuffed Raw Banana Kebabs or Cutlets/Tikkis Ingredients For the tikki 3 medium raw bananas 1 tbsp … [Read more...]
Bihari Sattu Ka Paratha Recipe
Sattu ka paratha is a popular traditional dish from the Indian state of Bihar. It is a type of flatbread made with a filling of roasted gram flour, spices, onions, and sometimes green chilies or other vegetables. What is Sattu? Sattu is a type of flour that is commonly used in the Indian … [Read more...]
Cucumber Sandwiches Recipe – An English Tea Party Essential
Cucumber sandwiches are a traditional finger sandwich commonly served at English tea parties. They are made with thin slices of cucumber and white bread, with the crusts removed. Some variations may include butter or cream cheese as a spread, and dill or mint as a garnish. They are typically served … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Indian Lunch and Dinner Menu Ideas
Meals are such an important part of life in India. And it inadvertently falls on the Mom, or even Dads when they do the cooking, to decide what to cook for dinner. Be it for everyday lunch and dinner or when you are having guests over, 'what to cook today' has got to be the biggest challenge a … [Read more...]
Kache Kele aur Methi ki Sabzi
Make the most of methi season by making a unique and healthy sabzi using raw bananas and fenugreek leaves. Kacche Kele and Methi ki Sabzi Serves : 2 Time to Prepare : 25 minutes Ingredients 3 Kacche Kele / Raw Plantains 1/2 inch ginger, grated or finely chopped 1/2 onion finely … [Read more...]
6 Strategies for Perfecting Your Family’s Budget
Do you dread the moment your partner pulls you aside and says you need to do your monthly finances? You're not alone. Financial literacy is a complex topic that you may just want to avoid altogether. But if you notice that your accounts are hard to manage, it's probably time to buck up and make a … [Read more...]
Clean Your Kitchen This Diwali Like a Pro
How to clean your Indian kitchen? Where to start and how to end? The number of kitchen cleaning products available are mind-blogging and extremely confusing too. Which ones to choose? Here are all my tips to thoroughly clean your kitchen easily, efficiently and as quickly as possible with economical … [Read more...]