Besan Cheela/ Chikpea Flour Savoury Pancakes

Oh this classic Indian pancakes made with besan/chickpea flour is a popular breakfast in Northern part of India. This is also known as vegetarian omelette 😉. There are different veggies combinations one can use, like tomato, bell peppers, methi/fenugreek leaves, spinach, grated carrots, cabbage etc, choice is totally yours. I usually use onions, green chilies…

Gatte Ki Sabzi/Chickpea Flour Dumplings In Yogurt Curry

Gatte ki sabzi is a traditional dish from the state of Rajasthan, India. In this curry, gatte/chickpea flour dumplings are boiled and then simmered in a yogurt based tangy curry. This is flavorful & vibrant looking dish, taste well with chapati or steamed rice. I love trying traditional Indian recipes from different states and like…

Sem Aloo ki Sabzi/Flat Beans-Potato Stir Fry-Indian Style (No Onion-No Garlic)

Sem aloo ki sabzi is a simple, nutritious, quick to make yet flavorful side-dish and goes well with hot dal/lentil, chapati & rice. Sem/flat beans are usually chopped in small pieces by removing hard fibrous strings on its side before chopping & cooked with small potato pieces with few Indian spices. This is my father’s…

Moong Dal Burfi/ Split Yellow Lentil Fudge- Indian Dessert

This delicious burfi is made with yellow moong dal, is a soft, chewy, creamy burfi/fudge & believe me it’s too addictive 😉. As the festival of Holi(festival of colors) just got over few days back, it is one of the biggest festival in Northern part of India. We make a lot of sweets, savory and…

Aloo Tamatar Ki Sabzi/ Potato Tomato Curry-Indian Style (No Onion, No Garlic)

Aloo tamatar ki sabzi is made in many ways & everyone has their own take on this curry. This curry recipe which I am sharing today is normally made in Northern part of India  on occasions like marriage, puja, any small occasions or even as a regular meal curry & served along with pooris, parathas…

Boondi Ki Kadhi/ Crunchy Chickpea Puffs in Spicy n Tangy Yogurt Curry (No Onion, No Garlic)

Boondi kadhi is delicious, vibrant looking tangy, yogurt curry with boondi along with the seasoning of curry leaves, cumin & fenugreek seeds, dry red chili and few other dry spices. This curry is quick to make as compared to Kadhi Pakoda/Gram Flour Dumplings in Yogurt Gravy (No Onion, No Garlic). It taste best when paired with…

Gajar ka Halwa/ Carrot Pudding- Indian Dessert

Gajar ka halwa is one of the most delicious & drooling Indian dessert made across India on all the festive celebrations like Holi, Diwali, or for any family celebrations. The chewy, caramelized carrots slow cooked in an open vessel for almost 1.5-2 hrs along with few dry fruits taste heavenly. If you are looking for…

Aloo Mutter Ki Sabzi/Potato-Peas Stir Fry (No Onion-No Garlic)

Aloo mutter sabzi is mildly spiced, a bit tangy and flavorful side dish which goes well with roti, pooris, or with Plain Paratha (Indian Bread), also can be served with simple dal & steamed rice. Usually as a kid we used to have this dish esp in winters as fresh peas used to  come in that…

Simla Mirch Paneer Ki Sabzi/Capsicum Indian Cottage Cheese Stir Fry

This beautiful, delicious side dish is one of my mom & hubby’s favorite dish. So I love cooking and enjoy eating with them. It goes well with any curry or simple dal/lentil. This side dish is quick to make and require very few ingredients and spices and result is this beautiful looking dish. If there…

Chana Dal Stuffed Paratha/Bengal Gram Lentil Stuffed Indian Flat Bread (No Onion-No Garlic)

Stuffed chana dal paratha is also known as Bikaneri Paratha is basically an Indian flat bread stuffed with protein rich lentil & few Indian spices. This is a power packed recipe which keeps you energized all the day & can be served at any time of the day with any curry, or simply with curd…

Arahar ki Dal/ Yellow Split Peas-Classic Indian Lentil Curry

Arahar dal (split pigeon peas) is one of the most popular Indian dals served at home and also one of the most comfort food at my home as well :). In cooking there is no ” one right” way to cook or flavor each dish. Each family has their own way to cook dishes using…

Jeera Biscuit/Cumin Cookies (Eggless)

Oh these crispy, sweet & salty cookies are one of the popular chai/tea time cookies in India. We love these biscuits little crunchy and crispy. These biscuits have beautiful golden brown edges, tempting aroma & flavor of roasted cumin. I have been thinking for very long to bake them as my husband loves them. I…