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Spicy Mango Jam with Fenugreek Seeds (Methamba)

Methamba is a spicy mango jam made in summer season across Maharashtra and Western India. Summer is the most awaited season in most of India, because heralds the everloved, sweet, smooth, rich and vibrant mango.

Sweets and desserts made with mango are very popular. But today I’m sharing a recipe which is true to my roots, and dear to everyone from Konkan which is coastal Maharashtra, called Methamba (Methi- fenugreek, Amba – mango). It uses the unripe sour green mango, or “kairi”. The unripe green mango fruit has quite a bite, is very sharply sour, with white or pale yellow flesh and green skin before it ripens into a sweet yellow/orange soft fruit which we know better.

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Turmeric and Ginger Milk Drink

Turmeric and Ginger Milk Drink

Commonly called ‘halad doodh’ or ‘haldiwala doodh’ translates to turmeric – halad / haldi, milk – doodh. This turmeric ginger milk drink recipe is lovingly served by all moms, grandmoms, dads and caregivers to everyone, across homes in India.

A cup of this golden hot drink is very comforting, soothing and warming especially on rainy, wintry or cold nights and transitional seasons as a bedtime drink.

Because of the medically proven antiviral, antibacterial and healing properties of the ingredients, this turmeric milk drink is used as a recuperative home care remedy for colds, flu, physical injuries, fatigue, etc. in addition to doctor prescribed medications or treatments. Read more about the immunity boosting Continue reading “Turmeric and Ginger Milk Drink”

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Besan Ladoo Recipe

‘Ladoo’ is a sweet treat often found in Indian households, and specially made on festive or religious occasions. It is usually made with some variant of flour, sugar and ghee. There are hundreds of variants of this staple Indian sweet and its name also varies per region. Each family, region, community, etc. have their own recipe depending mostly on available local or traditional ingredients.

This recipe is for besan ladoo which is a family favourite and always a part of the Diwali festival faraal.

‘Besan’ is Bengal gram flour – is pale, light yellow in colour and slightly sweet, bitter and powdery in taste. It can be coarse or fine – both work well for this recipe. Upon cooking/roasting all of its bitterness goes away and the texture undergoes a lot of change too.

Besan is nutrient rich and gluten-free. It is high in protein, fiber content and minerals like iron, calcium, magnesium, etc. Continue reading “Besan Ladoo Recipe”

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Masala Doodh (Spiced Milk) Recipe

Masala Doodh

(Masala- spice; doodh- milk)

This recipe is an indulgence for your senses! Beautiful glowing golden in colour, fragrant spices, sweetness and heart-warming in every sip.

In India it is a part of Kojagiri Purnima celebrations. But, it is perfect for any autumn/winter night to warm and cozy up before bed. It is also very nutritious – rich in minerals, vitamins and healthy fat that help boost immunity and internal well being.

This recipe can be fully customised as per your taste and preferences. The dry ingredients except sugar can be prepared and stored for upto 2 months.

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