Our recent trip took us from Nagpur to Wardha, where we first stopped to finish some work before heading to a place I had always wanted the kids to experience — Sevagram Ashram. Nestled in a quiet corner of Wardha, Sevagram is not just a historic site but a living reminder of Mahatma Gandhi’s … [Read more...]
Winter Fruits in India – Feasting on Wellness
A Winter's Bounty: India's Seasonal Delights While many fruits are now available year-round thanks to modern agricultural practices, there's something truly special about enjoying fruits that are naturally in season. Winter, in particular, brings a bounty of delicious and nutritious fruits to … [Read more...]
Celebrating Our Diversity – Vegetarian Indian Meals for a Week from Different States of India
I LOVE tasting foods from all states of India and try to incorporate them in my regular meals. Being a vegetarian, I absolutely love how every state of India has many vegetarian choices for me. I am sharing some of my favorites here but I am always looking for more recommendations. Do let me know in … [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...]
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...]
Baby’s First Lohri
The first year of having a baby is filled with numerous joyful occasions to celebrate! Here is how I celebrated my third born’s first Lohri with a simple at-home celebration and traditional food and decorations. I dug out my traditional Punjabi fan (or Pakhi, as it is called) to create a … [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...]
What Must Comprise A Traditional Rajasthani Thali
Before we dive right into the kaleidoscopic components of a typical Rajasthani Thali, let’s absorb some trivia about the royal, elaborate cuisine. As the name suggests, the cuisine originated in the state of Rajasthan and the regions surrounding it. The unique cooking styles and food habits of … [Read more...]
Healthy, Nutritious Laddoos from Wandering Foodie
Navratri is here and has marked the beginning of the festive season! 'Festive' in India is synonymous with 'Sweets' :). But of course, we are moms and we are forever concerned about the nutrition of our kids. Which is why I am sharing a healthy and nutritious product for the festivals today - … [Read more...]