Author: Abhipriya Raghav

Beverages, Indian

Thandai

Tired of playing Holi? Have a drink! The ‘Festival of Colors’ is here and it is time we celebrate it with a special drink- ‘Thandai.’ Thandai is a refreshing drink popular in India and is served mainly during Holi and Mahashivaratri. The traditional recipe for thandai includes bhang in it. But, I haven’t used it […]

American, Breakfast

Breakfast smoothie

What can I do for breakfast tomorrow? Now, this is the question that pops on your mind every night. Deciding what is for breakfast is a tedious task, especially on a busy morning. For such situations the breakfast smoothie is a go-to option. A smoothie packed with protein, fiber provides energy though all your morning […]

Dessert, No-Bake, Snacks, Truffles

Oreo truffles

Oreo, cream cheese and chocolate- when a recipe is made up with only delicious things, then who wouldn’t like them? Yes, oreo truffles is one such recipe which everyone loves! It is very easy to make and the best thing is that it only requires three ingredients. So, you can make, freeze and enjoy them […]

Lunch Recipes, Main course, South Indian

Bisi bele bath

Bisi bele bath is a popular dish from Karnataka which translates to ‘hot lentil rice’ in Kannada. Along with rice and lentils, a variety of other vegetables are also added which makes it a wholesome meal. This recipe has been adapted from my mother. When I first asked her for the recipe, she said everything […]

Appetizer, grill recipes, Indian cuisine, Snacks

Tiranga Tikka

Here comes an exclusive post for the Republic Day (2020)! Republic day is considered as one of the national holidays in the country. I still remember how I would love Republic Day as a kid mainly because we have a day off from school and it has been the same ever since. Sadly, this year […]

Main course, Parathas

Lachha paratha

Mostly popular in Punjabi and north Indian cuisine, lachha paratha is a layered paratha made from whole wheat flour. Lachha paratha is a guilt free version of the kerala parotta ( parotta made with maida). Though it is not the same as the “parotta” that we usually have, lachha paratha has it’s own unique flavor. […]

Chicken Gravy, Main course, South Indian

Chicken salna

Here’s yet another mouth watering recipe for the chicken lovers – Chicken salna! This is an epic masterpiece of the street vendors. Though the exact origin is unknown, this dish is very famous in all the roadside shops or “Thattu vandis” and is loved by everyone. The aroma of this dish will make you crave […]

Indian cuisine, Snacks

Cabbage vada

Cabbage vada is a fried Indian snack recipe made with lentils, shredded cabbage and other spices. It is usually had as an evening snack but sometimes it is also had as an accompaniment to another dish. Vada is a very popular snack in the south Indian states. I love to eat hot vadas in a […]

Main course, South Indian

Ezhukari pongal kootu

Ezhu kari kootu is a traditional South Indian recipe, made with 7 different vegetables on Pongal which is celebrated as the harvest festival on the tamil month of Thai. This is also prepared on Thiruvathirai festival along with the kali. Traditionally, this kootu is prepared with vegetables that are harvested in this month and offered […]

Indian cuisine, Pakoras, Snacks

Paneer pakora

Who doesn’t like paneer? Be it a vegetarian or a non-vegetarian, a kid or an old man, paneer is one dish which is liked by everyone. I have seen even people disliking milk yet loving paneer. Yes! Paneer is such a versatile food that it can be served as a starter, a side dish, in […]

Spice Powder

Biryani/garam masala

Biryani masala, commonly called as garam masala is a blend of all the aromatic and flavorful spices. Here, in India, we use garam masala for almost everything as it gives the dish a very exotic taste. For a while after my marriage I was using only store bought garam masalas. Then it is only a […]