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Radha-Ballavi / Stuffed Puri

Apart from “Luchi” another thing which a bong enjoy with spicy Aloo-dum is “Radha-ballavi”, a variety of stuffed Puri. And it’s another favorite breakfast for which i have a constant obsession. Puri ,an Indian flat fried bread served with Potato curry is all time favorite combination across regions in India. Usually a stuffed puri is termed as “Kachori” or “Kachodi” which is no doubt a popular street-food ,the fillings of which differ from place to place. In Rajasthan you can also get sweet Mawa kachodi which is quiet popular apart from alo-pyaz ki kachodi & moong-dal ki kachodi. This is…

Dhaba Style Country-Chicken

Who is not fascinated by Dhaba’s food if set off on a road trip. Dhabas are the road-side eatery joints on Indian highways mostly comprise of one-shed building where you can enjoy the fresh prepared food sitting on cots. Food is very much pocket friendly and there is always a hint of local cuisine in the taste. I found a lot of Dhabas while travelling from Delhi to Chandigarh with some interesting names “Punjab di putar” ,”Sing da Dhaba”, “Sardarji Dhaba” ….And if you are making a plan in winter ,then i am sure you gonna to have the best…

Chukku Kappi

 What please you the most in a hot summer day ,of course an unexpected rain in early afternoon ,that pleasant smell of petrichor & to enjoy that moment a cup of Chukka Kappi is what you need. I tried this first time during my Monsoon trip to Wayanad, that beautiful town in Kerala surrounded by lush tea-garden.

Aam-Ras

Mangoes are back, local market is flooded with these golden yellow toned fruits.The fragrance of a ripe mango will surely take your breath . And who doesn’t love this fruit !! It’s a blessing from Nature ,rich in minerals,vitamins these are excellent source of antioxidants too. Aam-ras is nothing but the puree of these Mangoes flavored with cardamom ,dry-ginger (sunthi) etc This is very popular in western Indian states of Maharashtra ,Gujrat & Rajasthan.

Pakhala ,a Summer Soul Food

“Pakhala” For many of you this word must be out of your food dictionary. This is an authentic preparation from Odisha to get rid from the Scorching summer heat. A soul food for Odias which is found almost in every house on a Summer Day. I have been asked by many people about this.You can find this dish at Puri Jagannath temple though it’s not a part of offerings to Lord Jagannath. How it’s prepared ?

Jack-Fruit Shami Kebab

Jack-fruit , every one in my family fond of this.They like both the green and the ripe unlike me. To me the raw version is vegetarian Mutton where as i can’t even resist to the smell once it starts ripening. Why not we try to make jack-fruit kebabs ,that’s what i told my Mom yesterday.And I took the challenge ,believe me result was super delicious. Kebab originating in Turkey got a dignified space in the cuisines of Middle East.

Cantaloupe Smoothie

Cantaloupe , also known as musk-melon serve as the quintessential take-along snack for summer evening. Their refreshing taste provides a guilt-free, low maintenance dessert for kids and adults alike. Rich in antioxidant , this fruit is a blessing for high-blood pressure and asthma patient. A simple smoothie made out of it can be a winner in your Summer Party. Note : You can skip ginger here.But i will recommend to add as it enhance the flavor to a level up.

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