It is no big deal to cook without vegetables, fruits and use only lentils – that is what I learnt when mom told me about the food preparation during the Saaka Vratha. Even though we do not observe these fasts, here is a tasty and healthy kheer that can be had on all days…. I…
Another easy dessert with fruits.As usual you will find the omnipresent Dates here too.I have been looking for ways and means to use up the huge batch of Dates in my pantry. This time I added figs along with it. It gave a light crunchiness and the texture was extremely delectable. I used: Milk- 1…
He sat on the recliner and looked at the beautiful young faces in front of him.Their faces showed excitement laced with a tinge of doubt. ‘Will he really tell it out today?’ ,most of them wondered. He had already made up his mind to tell them and that’s why they had assembled in front of…
Lotus seeds /Lotus nuts[ or Makhana in Hindi]as it is called, is an ingredient that is very new to me.Lotus seeds are a part of East Asian cuisine and are used extensively in Chinese medicine and Chinese desserts. I used: Milk- 5 cups Lotus seeds – 15 numbers Almonds -10 numbers Pista nuts-10 numbers Saffron-a…
I started the ritual of taking almonds everyday when I was in my second trimester.After losing weight due to the so-called ‘morning sickness’ [which seemed to extend to – noon, evening and even late night sickness for me!] I felt I need some ‘extra’ nourishment Mom would soak a few almonds the night before and…
