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This not so usual dessert is also known as Benami Kheer. Benami in Hindi means no name or unknown. This dish is one the lost recipes of Indian cuisine. The history of this dish goes back to the Mughal era and said to be originated in the Royal kitchens.The taste of this kheer is amazing. The thickened milk, creaminess from the cooked garlic and hint of cardamom, rose water/ rose petals gives a delectable flavour. To add more richness almonds can be added and the garlic does not have any pungency and lightens the taste and texture of the kheer.

Suji halva is staple dessert in Indian homes; we make it on auspicious days, a quick dessert, as an offering in temples, on a rainy or a cold day or just without any reason as it’s the easiest and the quickest sweet treat!! In this recipe I have made a twist to the traditional recipe, I added brewed filter coffee. The coffee gives the halva a distinct nuttiness and lifts up the caramelized taste of the halva.

This recipe is a mix of Thai and Indian flavors. This curry is a family favorite and a part of special meals and Sunday meals . I am not a meat eater but this one meat dish I can eat happily as I know its flavorful, tasty, tender, juicy and above all does not have a strong meat flavorful which generally other lamb cuts have. Try it, its an easy recipe, only the cooking time is longer but once you have put everything to cook you have time to do aple things.

Who does not love a good fish curry, which has delicate flavors of the fish, a balance of spices and condiments but most important is the balance of fish flavors and spices, in which one can taste the fish as well as spices and the spices are used to enhance the fish flavor and not to make the fish taste like a spice! There are many ways a fish curry can be prepared. But close to the heart is a Bengali style fish curry. The marinated fish pieces fried in pungent mustard oil, tempered with nigella seeds (kalo jeera in Bengali), fresh green chili and tomatoes. Simple yet tastes amazing, perfect balance of everything, nothing more : nothing less!

This is a modern version of the traditional Indian Jalebi Rabri combo but this includes sliced apples and a yeast based batter. So, make it for your loved ones and give them a treat at home.

Khichdi is one pot meal. It is very nutritious and wholesome meal. This is a gluten free, almost vegan (skip the ghee and add coconut oil), light on stomach; can be made in a jiff.On a regular day, for a change from regular dahl rice or curry and chapatti, split gram lentil with lots of aromatics and spices was the meal, accompanied by yoghurt, a dollop of ghee, pickle and lizzat papad, blissful and a complete meal. Few auspicious days also had special recipe for khichdi. So, for me khichdi always has been a special meal instead of a boring food for the sick.

Paneer do pyaaza is a simple curry made with Paneer, tomatoes and onions. Do pyaaza literally means two onions, meaning two types of onions are added. Traditionally, the chopped onions and fried onions are used

Khaja is a sweet snack from states of Bihar, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh in India. In Hindi language, ‘Khaja’ means just eat it and this sweet treat is like that. Just gobble!! Khaja can be made with or without stuffing. Stuffing can be made with mawa (dried whole milk), nuts and dry fruits. This sweet dish can be prepared from fewer ingredients. The best part is these can be stores in airtight containers up to 2 weeks, but I am sure they will not last that long J.

We all love raita with our curries and rice dishes. The red bell pepper raita is smoked using a traditional Indian technique called as Dhuni in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The smoking of food process is more or less same in all regions of India but is done with different ingredients and has many names. This is the beauty of Indian cuisine one process done with many different ingredients but the end result is same with different flavor!!