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Gujiya are crescent shaped filled pastry that are deep fried. The traditional gujiya recipe has a filling of sweeetned khoya or mawa (milk solids), cardamom and some nuts. These delish fried pastries resembles the Mexican empanadas. These mawa gujiya’s are the perfect festive treat, the addition of coconut makes them so special!
Gujiya is mostly prepared during festivals of color, Holi which is today. Happy Holi to everyone and enjoy making these delicious dessert at home for your friends & family.
It is known by different names like ghughra, karanji etc. across different states in India. The main filling for gujiya is mawa/khoya. People make gujiya in several ways. Some shape it by hand, some soak gujiya in a sugar syrup once fried, so it depends on the type of gujiya that you like at your home. My version of gujiya is fried then soaked in sugar syrup and garnished with sliver leaf (vark)and saffron.

Instant khaman dhokla/chickpea flour dhokla is mouthwatering & nutritious steamed savory cake prepared with chickpea flour and spices. It’s a perfect snack for breakfast and brunch. It is topped with a flavorful tempering made with mustard, green chilies and other aromatic spices. Usually it is served along with tamarind & mint chutney. Also with a cup of hot tea. Easy & quick to cook fluffy, soft dhokla from scratch. This dish is enjoyed by everyone. Specially for kid’s party or for unexpected guests. It is pretty much served in Indian eateries, cafes and street stalls as a snack.

Semolina Idli is a soft, fluffy round shaped steamed semolina cake accompanied with sambar or chutney. Craving for idli, but have not fermented the batter? No worries! This dish is easy & quick to prepare, does not require any grinding or fermentation. It is a good option for those who want instant idli’s and also want to avoid rice. Proportions of making this dish makes a huge difference resulting in soft and fluffy idli’s. It’s a great healthy & quick snack for breakfast, also goes well for school lunch box. You can enjoy these soft idlis with variations by adding different vegetables and tempering. They are colorful, tasty, healthy and best way to include some greens in your diet. You can enjoy making this idli any time. Semolina is rich in protein, fiber, and B vitamins and may support weight loss, heart health, and digestion.

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Dry Garlic mushroom masala recipe is very quick and simple to make at home. It has a tasty fusion of chinese zest with the Indian food. Mushrooms are sautéed with the various Indian spices. The onions and garlic when sauté release a powerful aroma which leaves your senses in a joy of delight. Mushrooms are rich in vitamin D and rich sources of protein also. This delicious plate of flavorful mushroom is extremely healthy as well. So having the mushrooms in our diet is not just good for adults but they are also apt for kids. This hot & delicious garlic mushroom masala dry can be enjoyed with fried rice, inside a sandwich bread or wrap, with Indian flatbread like roti or Naan, with noodles or can be serve as a starter. If you are a mushroom lover then I am sure you will surely love this recipe.

Zucchini & Cottage Cheese Balls!! Difficult to get your family to eat veggies? Are you looking for ways to help them love vegetables? These zucchini & cottage cheese balls will solve this problem! This zucchini & cottage cheese balls are delicious snack or keto appetizer. You can enjoy this mouthwatering dish with homemade chutney, dressing, ketchup, guacamole or sour cream. Kids love this twist to healthy vegetable and you can pack it in their lunchboxes. Do your kids hate zucchini? These balls will disappear in no time. You can also add different flavors by introducing healthy vegetables like spinach, beans, mushrooms & avocado. Also make it cheesy by adding cheese of your choice. The texture of zucchini & cottage cheese ball is very soft, cheesy, with a crispy outside. You can prepare these balls in advance and freeze them, very handy healthy snack for the holiday season or game night. Plus, you can create a large range of flavor playing with spices and cheese to surprise your guests every time!

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Bharwa Baingan (Spice Stuffed Eggplant)!!
Expose your taste buds to some real excitement. Bharwa Baingan is a flavorful & mouthwatering Indian style eggplant curry made my simmering eggplant with aromatic spices. Eggplant curries can be made in different ways and are favorite with many Indians. Each region has their own way of cooking this particular dish. This north Indian Bharwa baingan is an entirely different version, easy to prepare with no roasting and blending required. It is quite exciting to watch eggplant transforming into exciting dish, which makes it worth finger licking. It is an ideal recipe which can be served as a side to any Indian flatbreads like roti, parantha & naan, can be combined with dal & rice. This dish can also be made in gravy texture. Key ingredient for this recipe is the right selection of eggplant needed to prepare this delicious dish.

Mixed vegetable poha is a Maharashtrian delicacy, which is a perfect balance of taste and nutrition. It is also an excellent light, yet filling dish. A delicious, spicy, sweet & tangy breakfast dish that you can make for weekend and serve it along with sev (namkeen) and a hot cup of chai (Indian tea). Poha has a slightly longer shelf life and can be stored in airtight container to be consumed next day. It is prepared with flattened rice, which is husked rice that is flattened into a light and dry flakes. Add vegetables of your choice. Use more vegetables & less quantity of flattened rice/poha. This dish can be made in different ways. In this recipe, we are adding rich vegetables to make poha more tasty and healthy. It is a healthier version so you can enjoy it in a guilt-free manner.

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Paniyaram/Appe is a shallow fried dumpling or roundels which is easy & quick to prepare. Paniyaram is widely prepared in West coast of India Konkan in parts of Maharashtra and Karnataka. It is also known with different names in South India, including paddu, appe, guliappa, gulittu, yeriyappa. Traditionally made with rice & lentil, but can be made healthier by using semolina. This is really a go to breakfast dish during morning’s rush hours. When you want to prepare instant snack, but also don’t want to compromise on serving your family with healthy and delicious food, this is a quick, no fuss breakfast recipe. It tastes great even after it has cooled down. It remains soft and thus a perfect dish for lunch box or party snack. No grinding or fermentation is required to make this snack. Can be enjoyed plain or with vegetables of your choice to make it more interesting, wholesome & nutritious. Batter is tempered with aromatic spices, which adds taste and crunchy texture to the soft Appe. Kids absolutely enjoy these with coconut chutney.

Nutritious & tasty avocado zucchini multigrain Indian flatbread is super soft, delicious and soul satisfying. This Indian bread is high in fiber, protein and other essential nutrients. It can keep you satiated for a longer period and reduce your overall calorie intake. This makes it an excellent choice for weight loss. Low on calories, multigrain flatbreads are a healthy alternative to wheat or all-purpose flatbreads. Many people have moved from the traditional wheat flour to multigrain flour for good. This flatbread gives you utmost satisfaction of Indian flavors as it has various aromatic spices added to satisfy our taste buds. This avocado zucchini multigrain Indian flatbread is rich in fiber, contains healthy fats, polyphenols and helps to control blood sugar levels and hyperglycemic tendency found in diabetics. Avocado contains more potassium, loaded with heart-healthy monounsaturated fatty acids, fiber and helps in decreasing cholesterol and triglyceride Levels. Zucchini is rich in several vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial plant compounds. It is also high in antioxidants, which contributes to healthy digestion, and may strengthen your vision and aid weight loss.

Gobi Parantha (Cauliflower Wheat Flatbread)is a healthy, nutritious and filling breakfast and is one of the popular flatbreads from India stuffed with aromatic mouthwatering cauliflower filling. Parantha is so versatile, you can fill it with anything you like and it’s a complete meal in itself. This flatbread is made with whole wheat flour. It is usually in breakfast menu, and tastes better with yogurt, butter, chutney or pickle. This crispy & delicious flatbread can be enjoyed anytime with friends and family. In India people like to have gobi parantha with hot tea, especially in winters.