Namakpara is an Indian traditional snack enjoyed with a cup of tea. Namak Para or Namak Pare are pastry like crunchy snack lightly seasoned with carom seeds. It is made in various shapes but mostly in long sticks. Earlier I made namakpara in a shape of cashews. I gave […]
Chocolate and coconut are one of the best dessert flavor combinations and it reminds me of a taste of Bounty chocolate. I made this cake for my friends ( My Dutch language class), it was a huge hit. The texture of this choco coconut cake is a fine […]
Sweet Potato Chaat or Shakarkandi ki Chaat is a super simple recipe and it is a great alternative to the popular aloo chaat. In regular aloo chaat, aloo or potato is deep fried and served with curd, chutney. This chaat is a perfect and healthy alternative with regular […]
This easy and delicious raspberry jam recipe has an intense flavor that requires no pectin. Store bought jams are made with the addition of pectin for thickening, but this jam can be made with just fresh fruit, sugar and lemon juice. Instead of store brought pectin, I used […]
In India, chai is more than just a cup of tea to start the day. Especially, in winter, starting your day with chai is a blissful experience. We have different types of chai staring from masala chai, ginger tea, cardamom chai, and sweeten tea generally sugar is used […]
Nutritionally, Spring Green Onions have a combination of the benefits of onions and greens. They are an excellent source of vitamin K and vitamin C, and a very good source of vitamin A too. Spring onions can be added to dal and make it a much tastier dish. Earlier, I posted spring green […]
Dates Jaggery Dip is a sweet and sour no sugar dip made with dates and jaggery which goes well with all chaat recipes. Dates are chewy with a sweet flavor. Being rich in various nutrients, fiber, and antioxidants, dates have amazing benefits for the brain and heart. It […]
This Diwali try is halwa with a healthy twist. Beetroot rava halwa is a delicious dessert made with sooji or rava and beetroot. Beetroot or chukandar in Hindi is one of the wonderful vegetables which have lots of benefits. Beetroot is one my favorite vegetable and I never missed […]
My name is Rupali and I grew up in Chandigarh, one of the most beautiful cities in India. Chandigarh is the capital of Punjab, a state which is famous for cuisine high in butter. Currently, I live in Purmerend. It is a municipality and a city in the Netherlands, in the province of North Holland. The city is surrounded by polders, such as the Purmer, Beemster and the Wormer.
Reyansh my naughty kid and Manoj my fitness freak husband inspires me to cook/bake healthy and experiment with food. This is how my passion for cooking started.
