What better way to start your day than a plate of Kanda (Onion) Poha. Packed with numerous health benefits, this is a common breakfast dish in most Maharashtrian homes. Having grown up with a Maharashtrian neighbour, my childhood memory of having authentic Kanda Poha for the first time was at their place. Kanda Poha is…
Category: Snacks
Dabeli
Are you craving for street food? How about some Dabeli which is a well-known snack that originates from Kutch, Gujarat. Dabeli is different from other street snacks, because it’s spicy and sweet at the same time. It has great texture because of the toasted pav and crunchy peanuts and it all comes wrapped in a…
Watermelon Rind Dosa
I used to wonder if the watermelon rind/skin can be put to better use than just throwing it away, till my mother suggested I make dosas out of them. Needless to say, it’s so simple and healthy that it’s a regular breakfast dish for me, and no one complains because it’s very tasty. Apart from…
Vegetable Oats Upma
I was out of ideas on what to cook for breakfast this morning. I happened to recall the delectable Oats Upma that my father had prepared when he last visited us. My dad loves feeding people. He will go out of the way to cook something special for his loved ones and I’m glad I’ve…
Oats & Gram Flour Pizza Uttapam
As my little one loves uttapam, I keep experimenting with different ingredients to make it interesting and tempt her into eating whatever I cook. I love oats as it’s nutritious and filling. I try and use it in a variety of breakfast dishes. Oats & Gram Flour (Besan) Pizza Uttapam was one such experiment that…
Veg Cutlet
My passion for cooking comes from my mother. She is a wonderful cook and has fed me many amazing dishes over the years. One of the dishes that has stayed with me since childhood is her Veg Cutlet. I have a lot of pleasant memories with this dish, whether it is a long train journey…