Rupali Bhandari Karki
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.
Green Chutney is a very popular condiment from India. You will always find this delicious sauce at most Indian homes and restaurants as side or dipping sauce. Chutney with Coriander or Cilantro Leaves – Kiwi Coriander Chutney, Kiwi Avocado Coriander Chutney, Green Raw Mango Coriander Chutney We make a […]
No Sugar Dates Prunes Raisins Chutney is super fragrant and offers a perfectly balanced blend of tastes – Sweet and Sour from the Dates and Prunes, a mild touch of heat from spices makes this chutney perfect partner with chaat, samosa or pakoras. Dates Prunes Raisins Chutney (No […]
Chutney is a savory condiment made from slow-cooked fruits and vegetable vinegar and spices. Originating from India, chutneys have traveled the globe, and every country has their take on this versatile condiment. Chutneys from South Africa will often include apricots, while British chutneys favor the use of apples. […]
Salad recipes are my favorite way to showcase vibrant, in-season produce – fruits and veggies that are so good on their own that you don’t need to do much to make them into a delicious meal. This Chickpea Salad is loaded with crisp cucumbers, juicy snack tomatoes, creamy […]
Semolina is a very gritty, coarse type of flour, usually made from durum wheat. It is also known as Sooji or Semolina or Rava. Semolina is used to make tasty upma, idli, dhoklas, and desserts like halwa or kheer. The best way to store Semolina or Rava from spoiling […]
A good salad dressing is a magic touch that you need to give life to a favorite salad. The right dressing will make eating veggies exciting even for the most choosy eaters like my son, Reyansh. Making salad dressing at home is super easy and enables you to […]
What I love about this sauce is that it’s incredibly easy to make. It requires few ingredients and is ready in minutes. Just add the ingredients to a blender and then blend until smooth and creamy. It’s done .. If you are an avocado lover, like me do try this […]
Kiwis are small fruits that pack a lot of flavor and plenty of health benefits. Their green flesh is sweet and tangy. It’s also full of nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin E, folate, and potassium. They also have a lot of antioxidants and are a good source of fiber. Kiwi is my […]
Uttarakhand is the land of sublime natural beauty and serene spirituality with beautiful green mountains that you can’t miss it. When I was a kid, I used to visit my grandfather’s place (Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand) in summer vacations. It was 10-12 hours of journey by bus from Chandigarh. At […]
This simple side dish that is easily made with steamed fresh green beans with juicy snack tomatoes (Snoeptomaatjes are known as snack tomatoes in Holland ), red onions and tossed with tangy lemon dressing. Dried cranberries and roasted coconut gives this salad a sweet, nutty flavor. Blanching, or lightly […]
Looking for a fun-filled indoor activity, try painting some rocks with crayons. These hot rock art ideas will get everyone thinking of new and more unusual ways to create. To make hot rock art, heat the stones then color on them with crayons and watch the color melt […]
This creamy avocado banana smoothie is one of the best ideas for a busy morning. Just need four ingredients and within five minutes creamy smoothie is ready. It has a very unique creaminess that comes from the avocado without that strong avocado flavor. It is full of nutrients and is […]