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Make it with me. Watch the video for step-by-step tutorial 🍪✨ NanKhatai | नानखटाई | Traditional Indian Shortbread Cookies A melt-in-mouth Indian shortbread cookie made with ghee, besan, and cardamom — tender, fragrant, and perfectly crumbly. 🌼 NanKhatai is that one bite of nostalgia — golden biscuits with a hint of cardamom, melting softly like a memory of home. Whether you’re baking for festivals or pairing with a cup of chai, these ghee cookies never go out of style. 🧂 Ingredients 1 cup ghee 1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour (maida) 1/2 cup gram flour (besan) 4 tbsp semolina (sooji) 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cardamom powder Whole / Chopped pistachios for garnish 🪄 Instructions Preheat the oven to 160°C for 10 minutes. Place the rack in the middle position. In a large bowl, beat ghee and powdered sugar together until light and creamy. Sieve flour, besan, semolina, baking powder, and baking s...

Watch the full recipe video for tips, tricks & that cheesy mozzarella stretch! Alfredo Chicken Pasta Creamy, garlicky, and loaded with cheese — this Alfredo Chicken Pasta is pure comfort food. Perfectly juicy chicken meets rich white sauce and pasta, creating that restaurant-style bite right in your kitchen. Using olive oil for the chicken, milk + cream for the sauce, and mozzarella for the stringy effect — this recipe brings together authentic Italian technique with the cozy magic of home cooking. 🌿 Ingredients 250 g chicken breast (juliennes or bite-sized pieces) 1 tsp olive oil Salt to taste 1–1.5 tsp black pepper 120–140 g fusilli pasta 1 tbsp butter 5–6 garlic cloves (finely chopped) 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (maida) 1 cup milk 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp chili flakes 80 ml (1/3 cup) fresh cream 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese 1/2 cube processed cheese (optional, per serving) 🔥 Method Heat olive oil in a pan. Add chicke...

Bake with me! Watch the step-by-step tutorial 🍵✨ Matcha Marble Cake If your taste buds are bored of the usual cake flavors, here’s something earthy and fresh from Vietnam with a swirl of Suchi’s World magic. Soft, moist, and beautiful inside out — this eggless Matcha Marble Cake brings together vanilla sweetness and matcha’s subtle bitterness in every bite. A perfect tea-time cake or a show-stopper for your weekend baking! 🌿 Ingredients 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (maida) 1/4 tsp baking soda 1 1/2 tsp baking powder Pinch of salt 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 cup thick curd (yogurt) 1/3 cup oil 1/2 cup milk (room temperature) 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 tsp matcha powder 1 tbsp lukewarm water (for matcha paste) 📝 Method Grease and flour a cake mold. Preheat oven to 170°C. Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together. Whisk oil and sugar until smooth. Add curd and whisk until creamy. Slowly add milk and stir in vanilla....

Make it with me. Watch the video for step-by-step tutorial 🥥✨ Quick Coconut Pistachio Ladoo Festivals are sweet, but your prep doesn’t have to be sticky. These laddoos come together faster than your cousin’s RSVP. 💚 Whether you forgot dessert or just want a quick win, these creamy coconut pistachio laddoos have your back. With just a few ingredients and zero stress, they’re perfect for Raksha Bandhan or any moment that needs a little sweetness (read: most of August). 🌿 Ingredients 1 tsp ghee 100 g desiccated coconut (+ extra for coating) 1/4 cup condensed milk (adjust for sweetness) Chopped pistachios Cardamom powder 📝 Method Heat ghee in a non-stick pan and add the desiccated coconut. Roast lightly — no browning! Just enough to release the aroma. Add condensed milk, and stir until it all comes together. Add cardamom powder and chopped pistachios. Mix well. Let the mixture cool a bit, then roll into laddoos. Coat each one in coc...

Watch the full festive thali come together — all under 30 minutes! Rose Makhana Paneer Curry Thali Thalis don't need to take hours — this one celebrates tradition, taste and time-efficiency in the same spoonful. 💖 I’ve always believed that food is love — but on festivals, it shouldn’t feel like a full-time job. Raksha Bandhan, like so many Indian celebrations, is about joy, laughter, and those quiet, sweet moments with the people we love. And yet, we often spend half the day in the kitchen, sweating over an elaborate thali that leaves us exhausted before the celebrations even begin. This year, I wanted to change that. I designed a complete festive platter that looks indulgent, tastes divine, and comes together in under 30 minutes — without cutting corners on flavour or warmth. Every dish here is practical yet festive, easy to prep but celebration-worthy. This platter is for us — the ones who do it all, and now we deserve to sit down and enjoy the feast too. 🌿 ...

Don't forget to check out the recipe video for more tips & tricks! Homemade Garam Masala Powder Every Indian kitchen has its signature aroma — and more often than not, it's garam masala doing the magic... In this recipe, I’m sharing my special blend... With just few minutes of effort, you’ll have a masala so fragrant... 🌿 Ingredients 4 black cardamoms ¼ cup green cardamoms ¾ cup coriander seeds 3 tbsp black peppercorns 2 tbsp cloves 2 tbsp shahi jeera ¼ cup cumin seeds 3 tbsp fennel seeds 3 bay leaves 2 mace strands 8–10 small pieces of cinnamon 4 tbsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) ¼ cup dried rose petals 2 tsp nutmeg powder 2 tsp dry ginger powder 🔥 Method Heat a pan on low flame. Add cumin seeds, fennel seeds, and shahi jeera. Toast gently while stirring continuously to avoid burning. Add black peppercorns and cloves. Toast these. Next, add coriander seeds & toast. Add bay leaves...

Don't forget to check out the recipe video for more tips & tricks! Homemade Paneer (Cottage Cheese) There’s something incredibly satisfying about making your own fresh paneer at home — no preservatives, no additives, just pure, creamy goodness. If you've ever doubted whether homemade paneer can match store-bought in taste and texture, this recipe will surprise you! Ready in under 10 minutes, it’s healthier, softer, and totally customizable to your taste. Whether you're meal prepping for the week, cooking for a festive meal, or just exploring traditional Indian recipes, this homemade paneer will become your go-to. Ingredients 1.5 litres full-fat milk Juice of 2 medium lemons 1 tsp white vinegar (optional) Pinch of salt (not for taste, but for texture) Cold water (for rinsing the paneer) Method Boil 1.5 litres of full-fat milk in a heavy-bottomed pan. In a bowl, mix lemon juice and vinegar t...

Don't forget to check out the recipe video for more tips & tricks! No Onion No Garlic Chole Recipe This hearty and flavorful chole recipe is perfect for festive days, pooja meals, or when you're just craving something comforting without onion or garlic. It’s rich in taste, loaded with spices, and made with pantry staples. Serve it with hot puris or jeera rice! Ingredients For Pressure Cooking the Chole: 1 cup white chole (soaked overnight) Water – just enough to cover the chole 1-inch cinnamon stick 2 bay leaves 1 black tea bag (or tea leaves tied in muslin cloth) For the Tomato Masala Paste: 4 ripe tomatoes 2 green chillies (adjust to taste) 1-inch piece of ginger Dry Spice Paste: A pinch of hing (asafoetida) 1 tsp cumin powder 2 tsp coriander powder 1 tsp red chilli powder 1 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder 1 tsp dry mango powder (amchur) Lukewarm water – to make a paste For the Tadka: 2...

Watch the video for the complete method and curd-setting tricks! Homemade Thick Curd Without Milk Powder This recipe gives you thick, creamy, and stable curd that doesn’t fall even when the bowl is turned upside down — all without any milk powder or additives. Made the traditional way using just milk and a touch of starter curd , this method is perfect for everyday use and works in all seasons with a few smart adjustments. 📝 Ingredients 1 liter full cream milk 2 tsp starter curd (whipped smooth) ½ tsp starter curd (to coat the vessel) 👩‍🍳 Method Bring the milk to a full boil. Reduce slightly by stirring 5–10 minutes. Cool it down until lukewarm. Not too cold or too hot. Whip your starter curd till smooth. Rub a thin layer of starter curd inside the curd-setting vessel. Mix the remaining curd into the lukewarm milk and stir. Pour into prepared vessel. Cover and set overnight in a warm spot. In winter, wrap the vessel with a thic...

Watch the video for the full method and tips! Kesar Pista Lassi (No Sugar, Satvik) A creamy, refreshing, and completely sugar-free lassi made with soaked saffron, cardamom, jaggery, and thick curd — this drink is perfect for Sawan fasts , summer heat, or just a chilled sattvic sip. 📝 Ingredients 1 cup thick curd 1 tsp jaggery (adjust to taste) 6–8 pistachios, chopped A few saffron strands (soaked in warm water) Pinch of cardamom powder 👩‍🍳 Method Add curd, pistachios, soaked saffron, jaggery, and cardamom to a blender. Blend until smooth and thick. No water or ice cubes needed. Pour into a serving glass. Garnish with more saffron or chopped nuts. Enjoy chilled — perfect for fasting or a calm, cooling moment. 🛒 Products Used 🌀 Blender – My daily use favorite 🥤 Glass used for serving Affiliate Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate links and I may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Explor...