Krishna Kamod na Chokha no Handvo… bringing heritage grains to the forefront
Have you ever been lured by the aroma of a simmering pot of desi aromatic rice? Isn’t it the most comforting smell ever? Many of …
Khichiya Dhokli – Rice Dhokli in Potato and Peas Stew
Once you have paid your respects and exchanged pleasantries with Dal Dhokli, the reigning queen of our Dhokli family, there is an entire tribe of …
Chokha nu Khichu – Gujju style edible rice dough
Khichu, Gujju style Polenta is a stiff dough/thick porridge-like food we enjoy as midday snack or for breakfast. We have been hearing a lot about …
Kanki no Khichdo ema Jowar ane Ghau na Muthiya – Broken Rice Risotto with Sorghum dumplings
Two years ago, I would have never put in so much effort in cooking and plating this Kanki no Khichdo ema Jowar+Ghau na Muthiya (simply …
Homemade Dhokla Flour
The prompt to documenting this Khatta Dhokla flour came from the overwhelming  response to the Khatta Dhokla videos I shared on my Instagram stories.  In …
Vatana na Phorna – Green peas Poha
‘Vatana na Phorna- Droplets of Peas’ a simple dish with a rather alluring name. I am always intrigued by the thought that goes into naming …
the story of Mix Dal Khichri
Food scarcity was one of the greatest challenges  India faced for a long time. Recurrent famines, wars, growing population, inadequate infrastructure were some of the …
Rice Ladoo
A quest and a celebration of Rice; an ancient grain, a fragrant grain, a revered grain, a cereal grain that more than half the world’s …
Homemade Instant Cereal for babies (6 to 9 months old)
One of the best parts about transfers and relocations is the opportunity it brings to know and become friends with individuals from various geographies, cultures, …
Gatta no Pulao
I love the frugality of recipes like Gatta no Pulao, left over rice, some boiled dumplings made with  all pervading chickpea flour. Besan/chana no lot …