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What is Garlic Bread? I want you to take your mind far back to the hills of Tuscany in Italy, to a picturesque countryside with low hills and farmers toiling till dusk, in the late 1600s. It is here where the original ‘Garlic Bread’, came to form its roots in the Bruschetta that many Italian […]
What is Ras Malai? Ras Malai is a popular Bengali dessert. It is a milk based sweet made by combining chenna balls or Rasgullas and Rabdi which is called ras. This sweet is super popular and prepared during festivals like Durga Puja, Holi, Diwali etc. If you believe the urban legend, it is claimed that, […]
What is a Chicken Stuffed Bun? Most of you are familiar with buns. For someone from Mumbai, bun is the humble pav in a vada pav. And by definition, a bun is usually a small, round risen bread designed and baked to hold a patty and some toppings. The name of the bun usually comes […]
What is modak? Modak is a steamed or fried dumpling made from rice flour, wheat flour or maida with a stuffing of sweet coconut and dry fruits filling. Although, modak can be served to guests all around the year, it is considered auspicious to offer it to Lord Ganesha on Ganesh Chaturthi and throughout the […]
What is boondi laddoo? “A sphere of fine pearls of fried chickpea flour (besan) held together with thickened sugar syrup” – which we always get to eat on Independence day and Republic day. Yes, I am talking about Boondi Ladoo, also called Jodhpuri Ladoo. The origin of laddoo dates back thousands of years. In fact […]
History of Kaju Katli? Let me start by saying that my Kaju Apple Recipe is just a more creative presentation of Kaju Katli. Kaju Katli is one of the most common sweets found in almost every home around Diwali. Do you know why kaju burfi is associated with the festival of Diwali ? The story […]
What is the history of Pindi Chole? Pindi Chole recipe is a popular Punjabi dish cooked across North India in homes and enjoyed in restaurants. Pindi Chole is often paired with bhature, puris or rice. Born in a Punjabi Family, I’ve never had to think about the history of Pindi chole recipe. In fact, I […]
What is Ghevar or Ghewar? Malai Ghevar is a disc-shaped sweet cake made with maida and soaked in sugar syrup and garnished with rabri and dry fruits as toppings. I will share my Malai Ghevar Recipe in this blog so that you can also try it with your loved ones during this festive season. Ghevar […]
What is the history of Crispy Honey Chilli Potato recipe? Crispy honey chilli potato is an Indo-Chinese recipe which may have originated in India as a fusion of Indian and Chinese flavors, much like our very own Manchurian recipe. It is a hugely popular appetizer across North and East India. And for the unawares, it […]
Brief history of the burger The popular burger (A unique sandwich) has its origin 100’s of years ago from the American state of Texas. It has traveled the world with many localized modifications and is probably the most recognized American food item gloabally. I’m sure all of you reading this in India would’ve had the […]