On the eve of Saraswati Puja, devotees traditionally prepare a yellow-coloured prasad for the Goddess of Knowledge. The offering can vary from Kolkata's Bhoger Khichuri to Motichoor Ladoos -- each region having their own sacred bhog, but always something yellow, the goddess' fave rang.
Date palm jaggery and tapioca go into making this delicious pudding.
Election times in India are also Laddoo Times. Politics and laddoos have always gone together and laddoos really come into their own post chunavs.
Incorporating millets into your breakfast is always a good idea.
'Rava roasted in shudh desi ghee, garnished with saffron and cardamom, sweetened with sugar or jaggery is heaven on a plate' says Taruna.
This hot beverage is a great substitute for tea.
You can make this milky paneer dish in less than 30 minutes!
You can turn out dairy-free bites using tofu instead of paneer.
Whether it's adding richness to festive desserts or lending silkiness to everyday meals, malai brings an unmistakable depth of flavour to a dish, lifting it into the realm of the scrumptious.
Make vegan, gluten-free kebabs for parties and be surprised by how fast they will vanish.
Flavoured with rose essence and cardamom powder, studded with fruit and nuts, these biscuits are delicious.
Jackfruit curry is an unsual dish to make and keeps both vegetarians and non-vegetarians happy.
Taruna Deepak's lovely fusion cake is for NYE and other special occasions.
Spicy, crunchy, crispy and tangy, this chaat hits all the right spots.
This one-pot meal goes well with Boondi Raita.
A green banana fish curry for the vegetarian in you.
Kebabs can also be healthy, gluten-free and vegan.
An interesting, colourful, snack to serve guests.
Delicately flavoured with fennel, cardamom and kesar, this desi latte is bursting with oomph.
A simple recipe made without onion and garlic.
With tomato selling at Rs 120 to Rs 160 per kilo, these desi curries will be your saviours.
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