Category Archives: Besan (Gram flour)

Kadhi, The Soul Food

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Pia

When I think of soul food or comfort food, Kadhi, Khadi or Khari immediately comes to my mind. It is often paired with Khichdi or also eaten with plain rice or roti. It is a yogurt based gravy containing besan … Continue reading →

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Muthia

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Pia

Muthia is one of the most popular Gujarati recipes which is traditionally made of vegetables such as lauki or spinach or for that matter you can add any vegetable of your choice, besan, sooji, wheat flour with other minor spices. … Continue reading →

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Fast, Healthy, Easy breakfast in minutes

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Pia

Fast, Healthy, Easy breakfast in minutes ~ Jatpat Healthy Childa Sooji, Besan, Yogurt, Rice flour, Vegetable – What could be better than a combination of protein, carbohydrates, vegetables, calcium to add to your morning diet, that too in minutes? Yes … Continue reading →

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Gatte Ki Saag

Posted on August 24, 2008 by Pia

Channa dal after powder becomes besan Like Dal Batti, Gatte Ki Saag is a regional dish of Rajasthan and my family is a huge fan of this dish. It is so delicious that while I am writing this post, I … Continue reading →

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Leftover Brown Rice Bites

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Pia

Brown rice, besan and chili Most of us love to cook and when we do, there is always left overs. If it is vegetables or meat they could be used in sandwiches, pastas and more. But have we thought of … Continue reading →

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Besan Ki Ladoo

Posted on April 6, 2008 by Pia

Happy New Year ~ Besan Ki Ladoo Besan ki Ladoo It’s New Year for people in some parts of India. For people from Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, it is called Ugadi whereas the people of Maharashtra term the same as … Continue reading →

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Crispy Tava Plantain

Posted on March 5, 2008 by Pia

Crispy, Tasty, Quick ~ Crispy Tava Plantain Crispy plantain We all love snacks especially if they are finger foods. As my family was watching some masala movie, I wanted to make it a little bit interesting; interesting not in terms … Continue reading →

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Besan ki Childa

Posted on January 23, 2008 by Pia

Channa Dal powdered to become Besan(Chickpea flour) Besan ki Childa (Chickpea flour pancakes) is one recipe that relieves me from my everyday thinking “What to cook?”. This dish is healthy as besan is nothing but Chickpea flour or Gram flour … Continue reading →

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Besan Shimla Mirch

Posted on December 25, 2007 by Pia

Shimla Mirch as it is called in Hindi or Bell Peppers in the West or Capsicum in India, Australia, Malaysia etc all mean the same vegetable which cooks in minutes and is used in a variety of dishes in everyday … Continue reading →

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Besan ki Pulao

Posted on November 7, 2007 by Pia

Wonder what to do with those left over food especially rice? Not a problem. I am here to share an easy and delicious recipe that can satisfy your palate. This recipe comes from my mother in law who is an … Continue reading →

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