Shakkar Paara

The second post for Srivalli’s Blogging Marathon is from a famous author.She was born in Delhi where she also educated.She has traveled extensively collecting vegetarian recipes for this book.Apart from this book she has authored several cookbooks. She is a teacher of Indian cooking and has completed a television series on cookery for the BBC.…

Khandvi For ICC | Step by Step Recipe For Khandvi – A Tasty Snack From Gujarat

After preparing Aloo Dum from Kashmir,this month we came down to recreate a recipe from the state of Gujarat for Indian Cooking Challenge. The first time I tried it was as soon as the challenge was announced but it was a total flop,so I thought of taking it easy this month.But after I saw my…

Microwave Green Peas Dhokla

Dhokla,as we know, is the famous dish from the state of Gujarat made with chickpea flour/ besan.A batter is made and it is steamed.After which a seasoning of mustard,asafoetida is poured over.The dhokla is then sliced and then served garnished with grated coconut, coriander leaves.There are several varieties of Dhokla like khamman dhokla, Khatta dhokra,…