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Dal pitha is a traditionally food of Bihar, India. This is something which we are eating from our childhood. There are always few memories which you never forget from your childhood. It's from one of these wonderful memories. I remember, my mom working in morning 3-4 hours continuously, to make this dish for afternoon. And then, she is tired, and will sleep after lunch for a hour. When she goes off to sleep, we siblings, act as a bunch of chicken, who are tied in a cage, and they are set free suddenly. We do all mischievous works in this 1 hour. And, when our mom is awake, we act as if we did nothing, except study. So, one day, I was all set to go in the store, and was waiting for mom to sleep. After she went to her room, I tiptoed to the Kitchen, and straight went where the sugar containers are stored. I use to love eating sugar. Oh, I can never forget that moment, when I was looking at the open full container of sugar, and the door behind me got closed. Initially, I ...

A friend is one with whom you are comfortable, to whom you are loyal, through whom you are blessed, and for whom you are grateful. This quote is by William Arthur Ward  , but it actually applies to me and I am glad, that I am blessed with enough friends around me, who makes me feel special and needed every single day.  This recipe is for those Spicy people who just cannot live without Spices in their lives. I have some of friends, who love spices, but believe me without them my life would have been replica of a winter tree, which has no leaves and is standing alone. I am very thankful to God, for sending those amazing friends to me. This Masala Mirch is an amazing side dish, which goes with rice as well as chapati. My hubby is very much found of Chillies. But, excess consumption of red Chillies results in Stomach problems, like gastric, heat and ulcers, etc. So, to avoid excess use of Red Chillies, I made this "Spicy Crispy Masala Mirch". So, here is the recipe of ...

It's being too hot outside. These are the days of cold fruit smoothies. When we talk about fruit, not every fruit is kids favorite except one and that is banana. This fruit seems to be favorite fruit for most of the family members. Lots of people think banana can only provide us fat. Well, I will say there are more other benefits of banana which should be considered first. Some of them are listed below- Reduces depression. Regulate the Bowel system. Reduce blood pressure and heart of disease. Help our bones grow stronger. Help individuals to quit smoking. Help prevent anemia. Provide us with energy. Reduce menstrual pain. Power our brain. Help prevent ulcers. There are many varieties of ways in which we can include banana to our diet everyday. Fruit Custard, Banana Smoothie, Malpua, Banana Bread, etc. Banana bread tempt me most, and I love it most. Last time I made it, it didn't came out well. It tasted too good, but it was very dense. I have a problem, if f...

Krishna Janmashtami or Janamashtami, is also known as Krishnashtami . It is celebrated in different regions of India by differnet names like Saatam Aatham , Gokulashtami , Ashtami Rohini , Srikrishna Jayanti , etc. It is an annual commemoration of the birth of the Hindu deity Krishna. This festival is celebrated on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the month of Bhadrapada which every year falls in the month of August or September. God krishna was famous for his Ras Lilas. The term Ras means Aesthetic and Lila means play or dance, which roughly translates the meaning of Ras-Lila as " Dance of Divine Love". While the Rasa lila re-creates the flirtatious aspects of Krishna's youthful days, the Dahi Handi celebrate God's playful and mischievous side, where teams of young men form human towers to reach a high-hanging pot of butter and break it. This tradition, also known as uriadi , is a major event in Tamil Nadu on Gokulas...

Paneer Tikka- One of my favorite dishes. In my college days, whenever we are eating out, it's one of the dishes we like to order in starters. Never given a thought about how it is made.  4 years back, my husband got relocated and we came to a new place. Everything was new. New place, new house, new friends, I was liking it there, but I was missing my lovely family back at home. Days passed, and one day during an evening walk, I met a girl (later she became 1 of my good friend). We always use to go for a long walk, long girl friend chats. I read some where few days back, "Eating Healthy helps keep our body healthy, but Woman brains stay Healthy, when they meet their  Girlfriends. " Ingredients for 4 people- Paneer cubes - 1/2 kg Garlic Paste - 2tsp Ginger paste - 2tsp Chaat Masala - 1tsp Chilli Powder - 1 tsp Tandoori Masala - 1 tsp Black Pepper powder - 1tsp Salt - 1tbsp Yogurt - 3 tbsp Oil for brushing Lemon - 1 (quartered) Onion Sliced into r...

There are few foods, which we have eaten very regularly while growing up. 1 of those food is Peas curry, also known as " Mutter ka Jhor" in local language. I always tried making it, but never got that taste which we get it when my mom makes it. It is one of the traditional dishes of Bihar. And it goes with a combination. If you change the Combination, the traditional taste will never be the same. When last time I visited my mom, I asked her the recipe, and this time made it with the same quantity of same ingredients. But, again the taste was not the same. So, I again gave her a call, and asked her bout it. And she replied, " Beta, it's my love which I pour in it, while making it, may be bcoz of which you are not getting the same taste." And then we started matching the ingredients. I missed one of the ingredient, but I liked what my mom said to me. It's her love that makes the dishes all the more tastier. Now, I understood why my little one always t...

My this post is again for the Egg lovers. From last few weeks, I was totally devoted towards my Egg curry dish. It surely is my favorite, but again everybody needs a change. So, I wasn't able to think of any new way of eating eggs. It was a regular weekend, and I was completely busy in cleaning the house, and making everything in order, so that in my coming week, I have everything in order and I do not have to expedite. And I forgot to cook lunch for me and my family and it was already 1:00 p.m., I did have the option of ordering something from outside, but I didn't wanted to do that, as previous day I had a luxurious food in a restaurant. So, what I did. Here, is the recipe of what I prepare- Egg Pulao. Ingredients for 4 people-  Rice- 6 handful Onion - 1 (big, chopped) Red Bell Pepper - 1/2 (chopped) Green Bell Pepper - 1/2 ( chopped) Eggs - 4 Salt to taste Cumin Powder- 1tsp Cooking Oil - 2tbsp Directions - Keep a pan on the stove and a pressure coo...