Angoor – Kheere ki sabzi is a delicious sweet and sour curry that goes well with any kind of bread. This is a very quick recipe, doesn’t require much preparation and needs very less oil. Curry is prepared by blending together three oil seeds – dry coconut, sesame and groundnut, […]
Small plums make great base for smoothie. This recipe uses oats, banana, milk and dates. It also has a bit of ginger and red chilli powder which gives it a real kick. However, if you don’t like your smoothie to be spicy, you can just leave out the chilli powder […]
Soya granules are combined with kabuli chana and mint and made into tikkis. They are both tender and tasty. Soya is rich in protein and fiber where as chana helps in weight loss and stabilises blood sugar levels. Being low in cholesterol, this recipe is good for heart patients and […]
Aloo tikki is the most popular street food all over North India. This stuffed aloo tikki is a slight variation from the original one. As the name suggests, the recipe uses sprouted masoor dal for stuffing. Masoor dal when sprouted turns out to be sweeter and this combo goes well […]
Kathal Pulao is a delicious Indian recipe served in main course. Its a rich and aromatic preparation made with the combination of raw jackfruit, spices, coconut milk and fresh herbs. Jackfruits are rich in antioxidants that protect from aging, cancer and degenerative diseases. They contain a high amount of vitamins, […]
Bhakarwadi is a traditional Maharashtrian and Gujarati snack that contains spices rolled up in a dough made with maida and besan or gram flour. They are crisp, crunchy and delicious savouries that can be enjoyed with tea or coffee. This recipe requires some effort but can be prepared well in […]
Sardai is a traditional drink served during summers in North India and Pakistan. It is a creamy cold drink made with nuts and spices. Its a must have treat for holi. You can beat the heat with a cool glass of sardai as it has a cooling effect on your […]
Indian festivals are all about rituals, colours and food. When we talk of holi, it becomes imperative to talk about sweet treats. There are some dishes which are part of the celebrations since ages and the festivals are incomplete without these traditional recipes. One such recipe is Gujiya. Moong dal […]
Malpua is a traditional sweet of North and East India made during festivals and special occasions. These are soft, melt in mouth kind with perfect sweetness and richness. Rava, maida and fresh cream are combined together, shallow fried in ghee and dunked in sugar syrup. These are best served with […]
These cutlets are very easy, made with very few ingredients and can be had as an appetizer or evening snack with tea. They are made by combining raw papaya with boiled chana dal and few other ingredients. Raw papaya helps you lose weight, beat diabetes, improves digestion, prevents vitamin deficiency, […]
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