Now that Covid 19 has been declared a pandemic by WHO, staying at home for self isolation seems inevitable. Whether you stay home because you have the symptoms or you have to do it because your city is under lock down, you must have a basic ration supply for next…
Coronavirus is spreading worldwide and the scariest part about this deadly virus is that doctors are still trying to understand this complex virus. Apart from protecting yourself by doing things like wearing a mask and washing hands regularly, what you eat and drink can be the key to staying healthy.…
A potent winter wellness tea which boosts immunity and fights colds and cough. Another gift of Ayurveda !
Busy weekdays calls for quick recipes which are flavorful, healthy and nourishing at the same time. The recipe Im sharing today is very easy to assemble and looks like as if you have spent hours in the kitchen. This recipe has been saved in my drafts for more than a…
Indian Spice Box Indian cuisine is known for its variety of spices used which are not only a treat for our taste buds but have numerous health benefits too. Most Indian kitchens have a special container called ‘masala dabba’ to store essential spices. It is typically a round, deep stainless…
Lentil soup makes a great weeknight dinner. Our lentil meal kits come with easy to follow instructions, with different ways to cook them – Instapot or the traditional Dutch oven – you decide how you prefer to cook them. Either ways they will be flavorful and pair well with all…
Savory Pancakes: A Gluten Free and Vegan Breakfast ! Besan/ gram flour/ Chickpea flour is an indispensable food ingredient in Indian cooking. You can dish out appetizers, fritters, curries, paranthas (Indian flat bread) or even desserts using this faint yellow flour. It’s important to use the right amount of heat…
Immunity Powder It is well known that Indian spices have therapeutic properties and that is one good reason to try our Indian cooking classes. The spices used in Indian cooking not just add flavor to any dish, they have numerous health benefits too. But these must be used in right proportions…
Chai means Tea in Hindi. Every single Indian household makes Chai at least once a day especially in the morning, like we have coffee here. The day starts with a cup of Chai. You will find Chai vendors across the streets, at bus and train stations, offices and college canteens.It’s…
India is a multi culture, multi ethnic and multi religion country . There is hardly any culture in the world that is as varied as Indian culture. Because of the religious diversity in India, there are holidays for Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Jews, Jains and Parsis. Many major holidays…
I’m thrilled to share some good news with all my readers and followers. This past week I was featured in the local newspaper, Gazette . Recently I had the pleasure of hosting Teresa Farney, the food editor for Gazette. We had good time cooking Chicken Curry and Naan together. I’m…
Happy New Week Everyone, The most awaited event hosted by Polka Dots And Curry is almost here. If you have not signed up for the Client Appreciation Lunch on June 2nd, you still have time to do so. It’s a free event for those who have attended 6…
Mug Cakes are quite popular these days and they have a good reason to be that famous. They are literally one pot dessert ( a mug in this case ) from start to finish. All you need is a good coffee/tea mug which can go in the microwave .…
Oatmeal Blueberry muffins are a new favorite in our household. Kids just love them because they are loaded with blueberries and we eat them guilt free since they have the goodness of whole grains and are not very sweet. These healthy Oatmeal Blueberry muffins are great with a cup of…
Until 2007 , my recipes using sprouts were very much limited to salads and sprout pilaf. Then one beautiful Fall day in 2007 I had the opportunity to try the sprouted panini sandwich at Spicy Pickle here in Colorado Springs. Along with other veggies, it had a layer of alphalpha…
Eggs are a staple in our household, mainly for breakfast but occasionally to make egg curry or masala egg fry too. As much as we love our vegetarian meals, we do eat eggs few times a week. So we have many egg recipes for breakfast and I’m pretty sure there…
This blog is not a recipe . It’s just an introduction to phyllo cups and how to make these at home. Phyllo cups are versatile and can be filled in with sweet or savory fillings. They are a great party food – can be used as an appetizer or desserts.…
Kidney beans are very popular in India. They are relished as curry with rice, or in salads. Even the most fussy eaters rarely say no to Kidney beans curry. As a child, I was not very fond of Kidney beans. I was the only one in the family…
This recipe is inspired by ‘Scandinavian Sweet Treats’ – Karen Berg Douglas. I was impressed by the simplicity of recipes and the use of simple ingredients. Most of the recipes were quite easy and ready in less than 30 minutes ( yes, that includes the baking time…
The homemade cocoa powder is made up of only 3 ingredients as compared to the store bought hot cocoa which has preservatives and other unwanted stuff. And it tastes way better than the ready made ones. These are also great DIY edible gifts especially during Holidays. My kids…
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