Moogache Kann | A Goan sweet dish with Moong Dal

Hey there!! I am back with another Goan recipe – ‘Moogache Kann’. It is a sweet dish or ‘Godshe’ as known in a local language; prepared for a special or an auspicious occasion in Goan households. Also a vegan friendly recipe that doesn’t need much efforts and can be enjoyed by everyone. Beauty of Goan…

Tilache Ladu | Traditional Sesame seeds Ladu

In India, festivals and food are interrelated. We have many festivals and each one has its own special dish or food recipe that is prepared in household to mark the occasion. So whether it’s a celebration of new season, any auspicious day or festival to worship god/ goddess; each has something specific to make the…

Jeera Rice | Cumin Rice Recipe

Jeera Rice is a delightful rice dish that can be paired with your favourite dal or any gravy. It is a basic rice preparation using tempering of cumin seeds along with few other whole spices like bay leaves, cardamom and cloves. I always use basmati rice for this recipe; as use of whole spices adds…

Vangyache Bharit | Smoked Aubergine Recipe

‘Vangyache Bharit‘ is an Indian side dish prepared with smoked aubergine. This moreish aubergine recipe is popular throughout India however each state has their own version of recipe. In this post, I am sharing my version of classic vangyache bharit that is slightly spicy and packed with flavours to lift every single bite. I really…

Maharashtrian Varan Recipe

‘Varan‘ is a soul satisfying food and the quintessential recipe of Maharashtrian cuisine. It is a simple rather basic recipe prepared using toor dal (aka split pigeon peas) but essential for any occasions of marathi culture; we often prepare it as offering to god for festivals. Quite basic dal with handful ingredients which is paired…

Besan Ladoo Recipe

Ladoo is a round shaped sweet, originating from India. They are typically prepared using flour, sugar or jaggery and dry fruits. Numerous recipes are available throughout the India using various ingredients. Ladoo is not just a sweet dish for festivals but could be prepared as healthy snacks as well. Some recipes combine different flours of…

Mangane | Sweet Dish with Sago & Chana Dal

Mangane is an unexposed Indian sweet dish from small, charming state of Goa. Recently, I have posted many Goan recipes on my blog which I have acquired from my MIL; ‘Mangane‘ is one of those recipes. It is kind of kheer or payasam prepared using chana dal, sago and coconut milk while jaggery is added…

Alphanso Aamras Recipe !!

Aamras which literally means mango juice and this name is derived from sanskrit words : aam (mango) & ras (juice). Aamras is an Indian recipe prepared using alphanso variety of mangoes. Alphanso is a seasonal fruit available mid april through end of june. This variety is very famous in India and expensive as well. Alphanso…

Kandi Pedha – An Indian Sweet

Pedha is a traditional sweet dish of India. It is basically prepared with milk, sugar and then flavoured with cardamom, saffron or dry fruits. Few Indian cities are renowned for their local variety of pedha’s like Mathura, Dharwad and Satara. They have authentic taste – semi soft fudge like texture with solid milky and subtle…

Shrikhand – A traditional Indian sweet recipe

(This post contains affiliate link to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links at no extra cost to you.) ‘Shrikhand‘ is a traditional Indian sweet made from yoghurt or hung curd. It is essential part of Gujrati or Maharashtrian cuisine and often prepared for festivals or special occasions. It is…