This crunchy Maharashtrian snack reminds me of the time we went to Pune for a Music and Dance program. On our way back, someone in our group mentioned these and got a few packs . I remember munching them through the long train journey. After that trip, I somehow forgot about this tasty snack. It…
Manapparai Murukku for ICC
Sometimes, the unexpected happens. And with this recipe, a lot happened! This murukku recipe was chosen to be the star this month for Srivalli’s Indian Cooking Challenge . This murukku is famous in Manapparai, a town in Tamilnadu, South India. I have not tasted these murukkus but have heard and read a great deal about them. But…
Amritsari Kulcha for ICC
This months challenge for Srivalli’s Indian Cooking Challenge took us to Punjab. We made the famous Amritsari kulchas!!! This recipe is from The Hindu and according to the article, this is a very famous dish that has less amount of refined flour and is cooked in an large open tandoor and has a stuffing. I made this…
Uppu Seedai and Vella Seedai for ICC
The moment anyone mentions Seedai /Cheedai, all I can think of are those crunchy sesame flavored balls and of course the lil Krishna’s B’day. So when Srivalli and the others were discussing about this Seedai on whatsapp, I was wondering why and then I came to know that she had announced this recipe for the Indian…
Instant Jaggery Mustard Mango Pickle – Maharastrian Style Pickle
This month, it totally slipped my mind that I was yet to prepare the dish for Srivalli’s Indian Cooking Challenge . I saw the recipe and it sounded very easy and yet I was not able to make it.Then today morning I made up my mind to make it and as soon as Lil Dude…