an Indian onion-tomato based gravy using lady finger (okra) aka bhindi Lady finger (okra) aka Bhindi in hindi is such a vegetable which one person either hates or loves to have 😉 This is my all time favorite vegetable and throughout …
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Kaju Katli | Cashew Fudge (rose flavored)
a trademark diamond shaped mithai / sweet from Indian cuisine using Cashew & Rose flavor What does Kaju Katli mean ? Kaju is the hindi name of the nut, Cashew and Katli here means thin slices. So basically it is …
Chaula Khiri | Odia Rice Pudding
The day has come again. Exactly on this date just 3 years back I have created my food-blog www.firsttimercook.com. This is my second child which turns 3 years old today 😊😊 So some celebration must be here. And for that type of …
Stuffed Parwal Gravy (no-Onion-no-Garlic)
Festive time is going to started. And in Indian subcontinent, festival time means particularly there is no use of onion, garlic in the dishes. No non-vegetarian dishes are allowed to enter the houses. There are numerous festivals in India …
Green Peas Foxnut Curry | Matar Makhana Curry
Green peas / hara matar is always available in my pantry whether the season for the green peas (winter season) is there or not. Either in frozen or in fresh form, I love to have these green beauties at my place. …
Fenugreek / Methi Mushroom Curry
Fenugreek / Methi is a very ancient spice which is used for flavoring various dishes. The leaves of it are bitter in taste and when added to any dish it will surely stimulate the taste buds. Fenugreek leaves are in season …
Guava Kalakand Modak
Festive season is finally going to be started which we Indian think from Ganesha Chaturthi. Ganesha Chaturthi / Vinayaka Chaturthi is a ten-day Hindu festival celebrated to honor the elephant-headed God Ganesha’s birthday who is the younger son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. As …