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…
We have about 3 dozens of organic apples-Thanks to hubby’s friend who them passed over to us straight from the farm.Had it been summer ,it would have vanished in a couple of days either as a fruit salad or as juice.But in winter no one is in a mood to eat fruits of any kind…
Gajar ka dhoodh is a delicious blend of carrots,almonds,milk,condensed milk with a hint of spices-cardamom and saffron. Gajar ka dhodh reminds me of my aunt who used to prepare this for my cousin and me.I used to spend my winter vacation with my aunts family and they would spend the summer vacations with us.It used…
‘Kashmir’-The very word brings in a picture that is painted in beautiful colors! The valley known as a paradise on earth is a popular tourist spot. It is admired for its rivers gurgling with sparkling water and its sleeping lakes. The flowering meadows speak for themselves. The snow capped mountains look bewitching. Kashmir is also…
