Bhojan Bites

This momo chutney is bold, garlicky, and perfectly balanced — just like you get in Nepali street-style momos. Ingredients 5 medium tomatoes 7–8 dried Kashmiri red chilies 10–12 garlic cloves , peeled 3 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tsp ginger , crushed 1/2 tsp black pepper powder 1 tbsp red chili sauce 1/2 tsp dark soy sauce 1 tsp vinegar Salt and sugar, to taste Boiling water, as needed Method Boil the base: In a pan, combine tomatoes, soaked dried red chilies, garlic, and ½ cup water. Boil on medium flame for 8 minutes. Cool slightly, then peel the tomato skins. Grind: Blend the boiled mixture to a smooth paste. Cook aromatics: Heat oil in a pan. Add crushed garlic, sauté until fragrant. Add tomato paste: Stir in the ground tomato-chili mixture. Cook for 8 minutes. Season: Add black pepper, red chili sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, salt, and a little sugar. Mix well and cook until the oil starts separating. Adjust consistency: Add boil...

Carrots bring warmth and nostalgia. Beets bring drama — that deep ruby glow that makes you pause before the first bite. This Mixed Gajar–Beet Halwa is my favorite way to balance both. Not too earthy. Not overly sweet. Just rich, comforting, and naturally vibrant. And the best part? It comes together beautifully in the Instant Pot. Why Mix Carrot & Beet? Too much beetroot can overpower a dessert. Too much carrot and you miss that gorgeous color. The perfect balance: 3 cups grated carrot 1 cup grated beetroot This ratio keeps the classic gajar halwa flavor while adding a subtle earthiness and a stunning pink hue. Ingredients 3 cups grated carrot 1 cup grated beetroot 1 cup full-fat milk 2–3 tbsp ghee 4 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste) 2 tbsp milk powder (optional but recommended for richness) ¼ tsp cardamom powder Chopped almonds & pistachios Few raisins (optional) Instant Pot Method Step 1: Pressure Cook Turn on Sauté (Low). ...

If you love brownies but want a healthier twist, these sweet potato brownies are the answer. They’re rich, fudgy, and made with just one egg , so they hold together perfectly without turning into mush. Ingredients 1 cup mashed sweet potato (about 200–220g) 1 egg ½ cup sugar (or honey/maple syrup) ⅓ cup cocoa powder ½ cup flour (all-purpose or oat flour) ¼ cup oil or melted butter 1 tsp vanilla ½ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips or nuts Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper. Mash sweet potato until smooth. Mix wet ingredients: sweet potato, egg, oil, vanilla, and sugar. Add dry ingredients: cocoa, flour, baking powder, salt. Bake for 20–25 minutes Center should be set but still slightly glossy. Cool completely before slicing.

If you love chunky salsa with visible tomato pieces —the kind you scoop up with tortilla chips—this chunky store-style salsa recipe is exactly what you need. It has the perfect balance of texture, tang, mild heat, and thickness , similar to popular grocery store or restaurant salsas, but made fresh at home. Unlike smooth blender salsa, this version keeps small tomato chunks , making it ideal for chips, tacos, nachos, and burrito bowls. Chunky Store-Style Salsa Recipe Ingredients 4 medium ripe tomatoes, finely chopped (or 1 can diced tomatoes, drained) ½ medium onion, finely chopped 1–2 jalapeños, minced (remove seeds for mild) 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup cilantro, finely chopped 1½ tablespoons vinegar or lime juice 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste) ½ teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon cumin powder ½ teaspoon paprika or mild chili powder 2 tablespoons tomato paste (for thick, jar-style body) 1 tablespoon oil How to Make Chunky Store-Style Salsa ...

A Sacred Prasad Prepared with Simplicity and Devotion Panchamrit is a sacred offering prepared with reverence and offered to the Divine during temple pujas, abhishekam, bhajan sandhya, and spiritual gatherings . Rooted in ancient tradition, Panchamrit represents purity, harmony, and divine blessings. For bhajan and temple events, it is essential to keep the preparation simple, sattvic, and traditional , free from unnecessary additions. This Panchamrit follows classical proportions, just as it is prepared in temples—without cardamom, saffron, or nuts—allowing devotion and intention to remain at the center. Panchamrit for Prasad Distribution Servings: 15 devotees Portion size: ⅓ cup Total yield: 5 cups Ingredients (Temple-Style) Milk – 2½ cups Fresh thick curd (yogurt) – 1½ cups Sugar – ¾ cup Ghee – 1 teaspoon Honey – 1 teaspoon (symbolic quantity) Tulsi leaves – 15 leaves Nuts - optional  Method (Correct Order for Sacred Preparation) Ensure m...

Sooji Halwa , also known as Suji Ka Halwa or Sheera , is a timeless Indian dessert made with semolina, ghee, sugar, and cardamom. Simple yet deeply comforting, this halwa is commonly prepared as prasad , served during festivals, pujas, special occasions, or enjoyed as a quick homemade dessert. What makes a perfect sooji halwa is patience—slow roasting of semolina in ghee, correct liquid temperature, and balanced proportions. When done right, the halwa turns soft, aromatic, glossy, and grain-separated, never lumpy or sticky. Ingredients 1 cup semolina (sooji / rava) 1 cup sugar ¾ cup ghee 2½ cups warm water 1 tsp finely chopped almonds (optional) 1 tsp finely chopped pistachios (optional) ⅛–¼ tsp green cardamom powder Method Heat a heavy-bottomed pan on medium-low flame. Add ghee and let it melt. Add sooji (semolina) and roast it in the ghee until it turns golden brown and aromatic (this step is key for flavor). Stir continuously to avoid burning. ...

  Crispy Pinwheel Samosas in Your Instant Pot Air Fryer Love samosas but hate the hassle of deep frying? Try these crispy, golden pinwheel samosas made with homemade dough and a spiced potato filling—air fryer style! Perfect for snacks, tea, or parties. Ingredients Dough: ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ tbsp semolina (sooji) 1½ tbsp oil ¼ tsp salt ¼ cup lukewarm water Filling: 2 boiled potatoes, mashed ½ cup peas 1 chopped green chili ½ tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp coriander powder ¼ tsp garam masala 1 tsp mango powder (amchur) Salt to taste Optional: cashews & raisins How to Make Pinwheel Samosas Dough: Mix flour, semolina, salt, and oil. Add water and knead soft dough. Rest 20 min. Filling: Sauté cumin seeds, chili, peas, and mashed potatoes with spices. Cool. Shape: Roll dough rectangles, spread filling, roll into logs, slice 1‑inch pinwheels. Air Fry: Preheat 370°F. Cook 10–12 min, flipping halfway. Optional: spray a ...