Every Summer brings with it memories of my childhood and the excitement in seeing the bounty of fresh mangoes. So this time was no exception when a bagful of raw mangoes arrives from my home…..wait something seems missing this time.I thought to myself and frantically search for it. But it is no where in sight. I get…
Panch Phoron/ Panch Phutan is a mix of five whole spices in equal parts: Fenugreek, Nigella Seed, Cumin Seed, Mustard seed and Fennel Seed. Panch Phoron is commonly used in eastern part of India and it literally translates into Panch means Five and Phoron is tempering. This Indian Five Spice Mix is quite different from the…
If you follow my blog, you’ll know that I prefer dark and moody settings for my food photography because I always wanted to create a drama around my food which can boost any ordinary image . For me dark is associated with a dramatic effect Which I simply Love. There is no secrets, just a lot of…
Moong Daal Ladoo can be made instantly with easily available ingredients in the kitchen . These gluten-free Moong Daal Ladoo are part of many festive celebrations in India. WHAT IS MOONG DAL LADOO? Thses ball shaped indian sweets are made with yellow lentils called Moong dal which is roasted in ghee and sugar and dry…
Navratri is the most celebrated festival of the Hindus symbolizing purity and victory of good over evil . Though the formal ceremonies may differ from region to region , the underlying sentiment remains the same across communities and various States. It combines the ritualistic Puja and fasting with the celebration for 9 nights and 10 days, during the course of which people worship the nine forms of devi Durga. The 10th day is commonly referred to as Vijayadashami or Dussehra. During the first 3 days of the Navratri, Goddess Durga is worshiped followed by Goddess Laxmi for the next 3…
