Recipe Collections

When it comes to a non - vegetarian diet , our choices are endless. From chicken, mutton, fish to prawns, pork, beef, squid, crab, lobster and what not. Amongst them all, fish is said to be relatively a lot more nutritious than the rest of them.

Rajma, also called as Kidney Beans is one of those Indian pulses that is loved by everyone. Especially, when we hear Rajma Chawal, our hunger keeps on increasing. Rajma Curry is one of those curries which is made in every state of India but has a slightly different taste because of the use of local masalas and style of cooking. It is mostly made in North India and is also sold on the streets of Delhi and is enjoyed by many people during winter evenings.

If you are looking for tasty, light, comfort food dinner ideas then look no further. Here we have a collection of healthy kootu, parathas and chutney which make for comforting weekday dinner.

Most of us love brownies but every individual is different and everyone has their own way of loving a brownie. Whatever your brownie craving is, here we have some amazing chocolate brownies, Blondies, Brownies with chocolate chips, and brownies with a twist which transform the basic brownie into something amazing. 

 We are always on the lookout to serve something different, something delicious to our families, when it comes to our meals. Apart from which, we also focus on the dessert bit, where we want to ensure its not too high in sugar, yet tastes yummy and made a wee bit healthy as well. One such dish are the American parfaits, that are easy to make and liked by almost everyone. 

Egg Bhurji, one of the most common breakfasts that is prepared in almost every household and is eaten along with Bread Toast or Tawa Paratha. Egg Bhurji is the Indian version of Scrambled Eggs that is very popular all over the world for breakfast. In Egg Bhurji, eggs are scrambled and cooked along with onion, tomatoes and basic masalas. It takes very less time to prepare and thus perfect for your weekday breakfasts when you have less time due to your hectic schedules. 

Pumpkins are in season. Even though pumpkins are available in the market year round, pumpkin is a winter vegetable and is a comfort food during winters.Pumpkin is so versatile that it can be used in preparation of sabzi, dals, sweets, soups, curries, desserts,pies, etc. It can be stir fried, baked, stewed and steamed.

When it comes to Gujarati cuisine, there's absolutely no doubt that their food is packed with flavours. Unique in its own way, with notes of sweet and spicy found in almost all their dishes. Here is one such popular dish called Theplas, that can literally be eaten at any time of the day.

Spinach also known as ‘Palak‘ in Hindi, ‘Pachchali Koora‘ or ‘Palakura‘ in Telugu, ‘Vashala Cheera‘ in Malayalam, ‘Pasalai Keerai‘ in Tamil, ‘Palang Sag‘ in Bengali is a green leafy vegetable which has a high nutritional value and has always been regarded as a plant with remarkable abilities to restore energy, increase vitality and improve the quality of the blood.

Want to satisfy your comfort food craving? Here are some delicious, gooey and easy to make Enchilada recipes which you can make for your weekend dinner or a Mexican inspired party.

 One really can't think of our morning or evening tea, without some cookies being served alongside. Cookies are absolutely loved by all, irrespective of age. 

Holiday season and winters calls for some hearty, delicious baked dishes, warm wholesome soups, fresh breads and delicious desserts. Creamy Au gratins are perfect dish for the holidays which can become a dinnertime staple that the whole family will love. Au gratin dinner combinations are worthy of serving at holiday dinners and your guests will be impressed by them.

To kick start your day, in the right manner is highly essential. Include a fitness regime, and ofcourse eat right. After a good session of exercise, calls for a healthy yet yummilicious breakfast. There's nothing like an Indian meal that's super nutritious, and that tastes great, keeping us satiated for a long period of time, keeping us going until lunch is served. One such dish is the South Indian Adai, that is packed with nutrients.

Consumption of white rice and other refined and polished grains has led to an increased incidence of type 2 diabetes. There is a rich heritage of millet cuisines across India which is getting lost and it is time to dig deep into this rich heritage to control diabetes. Our Grandparents lived a wholesome fulfilling lives with no major illness like diabetes, hypertension, or hyperglycemia.The food they consumed was diverse and they used to include local and seasonal fruits vegetables and grains in their diet. Millet, rather than polished rice was consumed and with time people replaced the healthy millet with polished rice as people considered it better food.

GOA, one of the most popular holiday destinations in India, offers a lot other than its beautiful beaches and historical churches. When we talk about offer a lot, I am talking about its authentic food and the fresh cocktails. While there are many dishes from Vegetarian to Non Vegetarian, you must definitely try the seafood if you are a non vegetarian, as they are fresh and tastes great.

We have so many different cuisines from different states in India, each and every dish so flavourful and full of taste. But to include them in our daily diet, we must see that the dish we are including in our daily food includes the nutrients required for our everyday routine. Also we have to see that we are not making the same thing again and again, so that our family doesn't get bored of it and enjoys the food while we sit to eat.

With health and wellness discussions doing the rounds in most conversations, people today are conscious about what they eat, what is good for them, the kind of fitness routines they must set for themselves and the like. Amongst these nutrition they say holds the most weightage. Including healthy ingredients into your diet on an everyday basis is an absolute must.

Pie essentially is a baked dish where a pastry dough is flattened out and pressed against a pie pan, filled with veggies or fruits depending on whether it is sweet or savoury. Finishing the top with a classic lattice or just a layer of the pie crust is what makes it unique calling it a 'Pie'

Cauliflower is a member of the Cruciferous family along with vegetables like broccoli, kale, cabbage, Brussels sprouts and is gaining worldwide popularity as more and more people are adapting a plant based, gluten-free, low carb diet-cauliflower qualifies for all that and it is such a versatile vegetable that even TIME Magazine dubbed cauliflower " The new IT Vegetable".

As important as our appetizers and main meals are, equally important are the condiments that are served alongside. Condiments like pickles, raitas, chutneys add that extra bit to spice up the flavours on your plate. One such condiment is chutney podi from the South of India.

Talk about food, and the first thing that comes to our mind are the various flavour profiles. While some of us like the savoury bit of it, the rest of us have that sweet tooth. While our appetizers and main course dishes are all savoury, it's needless to say that the desserts are all sweet.

Aloo Puri Halwa is popular savoury and sweet combination across North India and is popular during most hindu festivities and rituals. You can find different versions of Aloo Puri Halwa across India. You have the famous Nagori, Puri Halwa sold in Chandni Chowk of Old Delhi, to Aloo Dum and Bengali Luchi in Bengal to Aloo puri and Kesari Bhath in South India and it is I think India's favourite breakfast meal.

Adding fresh green leafy vegetables to your diet, is always recommended to increase the nutritive value of the meals consumed.  Be it spinach leaves, fenugreek leaves amaranth leaves or even dill leaves. Each of these are healthy to include in your everyday diet. One such green leafy vegetable is Dill leaves. Which has earthy yet fresh flavours, when added to various dishes. 

DIWALI is just around the corner and with this festival we get an opportunity to meet our dear and loved ones, as we all gather at one place to celebrate one of the biggest festival of India. And when the entire family is together, the celebration starts with food, especially on the day of Diwali. Delicious starters, mouth watering main course and aromatic desserts, we can't think of any better day to make a rich meal which is enjoyed by everyone in the family.