Category: Roti Parathas & Puris

Savory, crisp and spicy, Thalipeeth, the Maharashtrian delicacy resembles a roti. It is made of multigrain flour and loaded with vegetables of choice. The multigrain flour is referred to as “Bhajani ‘.Earthy flavors from sesame, peanuts, and green chilly enhance...

Bottle gourd, laukhi, or sorakayi is a common household vegetable that is used in Indian cuisine in varied dishes ranging from a simple raita to a complex kofta, delicious halwa, and spicy subji. The recent craze, thanks to viral social...

The Times of India featured a blog titled “Roti Republic’, a fascinating read which inspired this post. The author had narrated the several avatars of roti, one of which was the stuffed paratha. ….the golden pan-fried goodness that’s so unique...

A most popular unleavened flatbread of the Indian subcontinent. .Paratha. was documented in the 12th-century Sanskrit book "Mānasollāsa" compiled by King Someshwara III, who reigned over the regions of present-day Karnataka. Some sources claim that Paratha originated from ancient Vedic...

Winter brings in a bounty of colourful, rich, and delicious vegetables which enter our kitchens to be transformed into perfect winter treats. Radish, knol-khol, Brussel sprouts, greens, carrots, beets, cauliflower, peas…in all its glory kindle our creativity in the kitchen....

Gud Teenkona Paratha/Jaggery Parathas is another winter special. A favourite with kids, it not only appeases your sweet tooth but also helps in keeping your body warm during the cold weather. A dash of cardamom, a sprinkle of almond slivers,...

The mellow rays of the sun, the crisp refreshing breeze, markets loaded with fresh colourful vegetables, …all resonating the onset of Indian winter. We celebrate the winter chill with seasonal produce and delicacies……"Delhi" carrots, fresh peas, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, and...

Karpuravalli / Omavalli /Ajwain Ka Patta or the Mexican mint is a tender fleshy herb with a strong but pleasant piercing flavour. These delicate leaves can be eaten cooked or raw and help in alleviating common cold and migraine. An...

Banana bread of the West and the Mangalore buns an Udupi delicacy have so much in common-It was 1930 the period of the great depression. Food was scarce and every penny mattered. Women spent precious money to buy bananas which...

Carbohydrates are an important part of a healthy diet and are the main source of fuel for our brain and muscles. Potatoes are loaded with complex carbohydrates and are naturally rich in vitamins and minerals and fiber. Today's recipe features...