Pointed Gourd is otherwise known as Parwel and we call it as potal (in odiya). Pointed gourd is a must bring vegetable when in season. Except winter, it is available throughout the year. In odiya cuisine there are a lot of dishes that can be made using parwel, starting from curries & […]
Ingredient: Tomatoes

Dhuska
Dhuska is a popular deep fried snack from the state of Jharkhand. The yummy snack is prepared especially during occasions and festivals. The people of Jharkhand believe that no festival is complete without preparing this yummy snack . This is otherwise called as Dhooska or Dushka, the name varies from place to place. But […]

Mix vegetable Tahiri
The auspicious festival holi is now over.. I am sure… all my viewers had a lot of fun . We also celebrated holi with mawa gujhiya , thandai and green pea kachori . Yes of course without colour. Didn’t find gulal in Tamilnadu ,so celebrated only with food and flowers. After making lot of […]

Tomato Khatta
If you are from odiya family then you must be familiar with Tomato khatta. It’s one type of chutney that is served with snacks or breakfast . In our state it is also served with lunch. This sweet chutney is made by pairing tomato with dates (khajur). You must have heard about the chappan bhog […]

Saatvik Aloo matar paneer
My mother in law is a master in making saatvik dishes. She rarely takes the food which cointains onion and garlic. Even she never uses more spices in her dishes. Only with salt, turmeric , chilli powder and tomatoes she makes excellent dishes. I rarely make saatvik dishes at home . Though […]