Deepavali Visesha Nayivedyam / Diwali Festive Delicacies

Recipes Cooked, Photographed and Written by Praveena Deepavali / Diwali is the most popular festivals of Hinduism, celebrated across the globe. Though its commonly known as 'festivals of lights' the real…

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Broccoli Dal / Broccoli & Squash Lentil Curry / Broccoli Pappu

South Indian style Dal recipe using Lentils, Broccoli, Squash and few basic pantry ingredients. Recipe below has both Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker & Stove top methods with step wise pics, tips.

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Fusion Dessert – Fruit Custard & Halwa/Pudding

Recipe Cooked, Photographed and Written by Praveena Prep Time:20 mins   MakeTime:10 mins   Cuisine:Indian Last week was my elder daughter's birthday. I had this fusion dessert in mind and by coincidence the previous weekend I…

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Oats – Badam Burfi / Oats – Almond Fudge

Refined sugar free Oats Barfi, a Healthy, Quick & Easy to make Indian sweet / dessert made with few ingredients. Recipe below has step wise pics and tips.

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Saggubiyyam Payasam / Sabudana Kheer / Sago Milk Pudding

Sabudana Payasam, is a South Indian style traditional festival dessert, using Sago seeds and milk as main ingredients. Recipe below has step wise pics and tips.

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Carrot Rava Laddoo / Carrot Semolina Sweet Balls

Sooji Carrot Laddu, an Indian style sweet treats which are kids friendly, school snack, lunch box, storage friendly, Indian festive recipe. Recipe below has step wise pics & tips.

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Rajma Palak Masala / Red Kidney Beans – Spinach Curry

Palak Rajma Masala, North Indian style, Vegan, Plant Based Curry / Stew, which is gravy type. Recipe below has step wise pics & tips for both Stove top & Instant Pot Electric pressure cooker methods!

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Capsicum Tomato Chutney / Bell Pepper Tomato Pachadi

Tomato Bell Pepper Chutney, is a South Indian style accompaniment that is made with fresh veggies and basic spices. Recipe below has step wise pics and tips.

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Atukulu Laddu / Poha Ladoo

Poha Ladoo / Atukulu Laddu, South Indian style, traditional, Energy Balls with flattened rice flakes. Recipe below has step wise pics and tips.

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