Spinach Patty is a nutritious finger food that can be served as a starter or a tea time snack. These patties can also be used in burger, sandwiches or even kathi rolls and packed in your kid’s lunch box. It is made by combining chana dal, paneer and spinach. Its […]
Green Peas Dhokla is a delicious Gujarati snack made by adding green peas puree to the regular khaman dhokla batter. Green Peas are excellent source of protein and fiber and so adding this to the batter increases the nutritive value of the dish. It also imparts a beautiful green colour […]
This is an excellent side dish that goes well with lunch as well as dinner or even by itself.They are easy to make too. Potatoes are baked, hollowed out, stuffed with some interesting filling and again baked with some grated cheese on top. Cheesy butter melting on top makes these […]
Multan is a bustling city in the Punjab province of Pakistan and like every other Pakistan city, has a drool worthy culinary history. The Multani Mushroom is one such preparation from Multan. Mushrooms are not only good for immunity but are also helpful in weight loss. Try your hand at this […]
Fig, Dates and Coconut paratha tastes delicious and are nutrient rich recipe great for kids. Dates are rich in iron and assist in weight gain. They also keep our bones healthy and prevent conditions such as osteoporosis. Figs are good for preventing respiratory conditions like bronchitis and asthama. The high […]
Matar potli or potli samosa is an interesting variation to the usual samosa. This can be made on festivals, functions and can be served as a tea time snack also. In this recipe, the pouch is stuffed with green peas and cheese but you can try with any other stuffing […]
Gokul Pithe is made during Sankranti along with other bengali delicacies like doodh puli and patishapta. Along with sankranti, they are also prepared in Janmashtami. The filling is mostly made with desiccated coconut and jaggery. These sweet balls are dipped in maida and milk paste, deep fried and finally soaked […]
Pithas are normally made from a batter of rice flour or wheat flour which is shaped and optionally filled with sweet or savory ingredient. When filled, the pitha’s pouch is called a khol and the filling are called pur. In this recipe, filling is prepared with cauliflower, mutton and prawns […]
Had some leftover gulab jamuns in my fridge for last couple of days. These have been staring at me, each time I opened my fridge and was wondering how to put them to good use. Yesterday was my husband’s birthday so what would have been better option than using them […]
Chana Dal Halwa is a delicious Indian recipe served as a dessert. It comes from Mughal cuisine which makes it sinfully tasty. It is an aromatic sweet that is loaded with ghee, chana dal, milk, sugar and nuts. Milk soaked saffron lends a beautiful colour and aroma to this halwa. […]
Hello!! I am Lipika, I have done my masters in life sciences, currently pursuing a diploma course in food & nutrition science. I love reading, cooking, crafts, long drives / travelling and anything which contributes to good health e.g. Yoga, Food Nutrition etc. My mother, grand mother and elder sister are great cooks and also an inspiration for this blog. You can reach out to me at lipikaskitchendiary@gmail.com