Author: Dr. Savitra

Kunafa (Knafeh) is one of the most famous Middle Eastern deserts. It is a crunchy, buttery dessert made with shredded pastry (or vermicelli or pheni)…

Cauliflower gravy curry is a delicious recipe where sautéed cauliflower, potato are added to the gravy made with onion, tomato, spices and added green peas.…

Alu (अळू in Marathi, not aloo which means potato), Chamakura (Telugu), Arbi (Hindi) and Taro leaves (English) are rich in several important micronutrients, such as…

Alu (अळू in Marathi, not aloo which means potato), Chamakura (Telugu), Arbi (Hindi) and Taro leaves (English) are rich in several important micronutrients, such as…

Soya Chunks Pulao is a flavorful rice dish made with protein-rich soya chunks, basmati rice and spices. You can add any combination of vegetables. Here,…

This dosa recipe is a delicious dish made with jaggery and wheat flour. Ingredients: 1.5 cups wheat flour 1 tbsp rice flour 1 cup jaggery…

Tomato dosa is a tangy, tasty, spicy and colorful breakfast dish. You can add less tomatoes to make it less tangy. Ingredients: 2 tomatoes 1…

Dal Lauki or Dal Kaddu is a simple and healthy dal prepared with bottle gourd (aka doodhi, ghiya, anapakaya, sorakaya) and dal (any dal like…

Sambar rice is a one-pot, delicious and popular South Indian dish made with rice, lentils, mixed vegetables and spices. Ingredients: 1 cup rice ½ cup…

This is an easy breakfast recipe which has tangier and spicier taste. Ingredients: 5-6 bread slices 1 cup plain yogurt/dahi ¼ cup chopped onions Chopped…

Jowar (Sorghum) is a tasty, quick and gluten-free recipe. It does not need any fermentation. It is made with jowar flour, rice flour and spices.…

It is called Palakura pachadi in Telugu. It is a quick, simple, tasty and multipurpose condiment made with spinach and spices. Ingredients: 3 cups chopped…

Sohan halwa is a solid and sweet dish, can be made in 20 minutes. This recipe is very quick and easy. Ingredients: 2 tbsp wheat…

Any rice dish that is cooked with beans, veggies is called pulao, pulav or pilaf! Kala chana (black chickpea) pulao is a protein packed rice…

It is a very popular Indian dessert made with fresh grated carrots, ghee, dry fruits and condensed milk (or milk and sugar). Ingredients: 4 big…