Author: Jagriti Shukla

Well you say the word Mumbai the next word that automatically that comes to the mind is Vada Pav. A pillowy pav, stuffed with a golden crispy deep-fried fiery balls of chickpea-battered mashed potatoes, covered with a lick of tamarind and coriander chutneys and a sprinkling of garlicky masala. Vada pav are so delectable that they compel the perpetually in-a-hurry Mumbaikars to pause and grab one. The soft cloud of pav and the crispy vada, with chutney and spicy garlic masala. It was a perfect contrast of tastes and textures: the chewy blandness of the pav acting as a foil to the piquant crunchiness of the vada. It…

Milk is a white, nutrient-rich liquid food produced in the mammary glands of female mammals to nourish their young for a period beginning immediately after birth. It is one of the popular dairy product which is consumed by humans either as a fresh fluid or processed into several dairy products such as butter and cheese.  Mostly milk is consumed from cow and milk products have become important articles of commerce. Other important sources of milk are the sheep, goat, buffalo and camel in some parts of world. It is essentially an emulsion of fat and protein in water, along with…

As India is experiencing a surge with COVID-19 cases, where lakhs of cases are increasing every day and numerous people are affected from deadly virus and this tough times people are panicking with a shortage of hospitals and oxygen cylinders for the patients. As many of the affected patients are quarantined at their home but particularly at this time, they need to eat that food that makes their immune system strong and help them to fight back. I know very well that many of us have limited access to fresh food at lockdown or curfew places but it does not…

Recently Vitamin C is in keen research as it is helpful in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a common ingredient in our diet and provides several roles in your body. It provides many essential benefits to our body which is needed for every human body and mainly during this time. There is still no evidence to prove consuming a high amount of vitamin C is effective against coronavirus. But it is believed and all the medical facilities are using vitamin c and more than fifty percent of patients are been cured of the disease. It affects your…

Appe is an instant south Indian snack that is delicious and healthy. It is not only the snack it is one of the popular breakfast. It is a ball-shaped dumpling made from the batter by steaming them in a mold. The batter is made of black lentils and rice and is similar in composition to the batter used to make idli and dosa. But it can be made instantly with semolina. These tiny balls are made in specially designed pans, which contain multiple round molds. It has various names like paniyaram, paddu, guliappa, gundponglu, ponganalu.  Paniyaram is the popular name…

A classic Indian sweet or dessert gulab jamun is very famous and is enjoyed in most festive and celebrating meals. The world ‘Gulab’ was derived from the Persian word ‘gol’ and ‘ab’ which respectively meant flower and water which referred to rose water scented syrup. The other word ‘Jamun’ is the Hindi-Urdu word for the popular Indian fruit Black Plum which is almost of the same shape and size. History Of Gulab Jamun Gulab Jamun was first prepared in medieval India, it was accidentally prepared by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan’s chef. It is also common in Mauritius, Fiji, southern…

Lemon rice tangy flavor rice with some crunch and lots of flavors. It is comfort food and most commonly eaten for a meal. Lemon rice has a delicate flavor of fresh lemon and tempered with spices. A squeeze of lime gives the pungent flavor and gives a nice taste to the rice. This is one of the most popular and often made rice recipe from South India. Lemon rice is also known as Chitranna while it is a popular south Indian recipe which is prepared by mixing cooked rice with a special seasoning called oggarane or gojju. This seasoning is…

Can we ever say no to a hearty pizza for a meal? Pizza tops the list of our favorite foods that we can have any time of the day. However, it takes a full-blown hunger level to finish an entire pizza. But, if you are in a mood for a small bite, you can make this mini version of pizza as a snack. You may wonder why to put in all the efforts to make pizza when all you want is just a couple of bites. Don’t worry, you don’t need to get or make the pizza base, just use…

Tawa pulao is the popular Mumbai street food which is made from rice and vegetables which are sauteed together with pav bhaji masala and other spices and herbs. It is a spicy recipe which is originated in the streets of Mumbai. As it is a spicy recipe so it served with yogurt which accomplishes best the dish. This recipe consists of a lot of vegetables which makes it healthy. This delicious roadside recipe can be enjoyed at any time as lunch or snack. How Tawa Pulao Originated?  Tawa pulao is originated in Mumbai at the stalls of pav bhaji and…

Monsoon is one of the most loved weather by all as it brings different memory to each one of us like some are playing in the rain or some people enjoy the rain by sitting at the corner of the balcony and sipping a cup of tea or coffee and enjoying the rain. But the season brings a variety of finger-licking food. While monsoon has its own charm where the noise of thunder scares you but the drops of rain mesmerize you and makes you desire to eat some monsoon combination food like pakodas, samosas, jalebi, kachori, with a cup…