Recipes for a special Diet for Diabetics, Gluten free, Egg free, Vegans and other.
Congratulations to our member Erik Treasuryvala for his Pav Bhaji Masala and Pav Bhaji recipes. Erik says – Pav Bhaji has its origins in the civil war of America in the 1860s. Read more here… Erik is a member of the Facebook Parsi Cuisine (PC) group and regularly shares his creations with us. I am…
by Ervad Marzban Hathiram Editor’s Note: Sweet and Crispy Parsi Puri stays for a long time like a month. It is fondly called Tal Papra. Made from sesame seeds (Tal), cardamom and nutmeg powder, and caraway seeds. As I get ready for a very important prayer day tomorrow, here’s an old recipe not very commonly made today…..
 Yalda on December 21 is celebrated in many parts of the world. Eating watermelon in the winter is believed to keep you healthy in the new year. Watermelon seeds are one of the items in the health food – parsi vasanu and the gujarati word is “char jat nu magaj”. I was requested to…
On New Year day, Birthday, Anniversary or a Festive occasion the parsi auspicious dish to make is Dhun Dar. “Dhun” a gujarati word means “wealth” and “Dar” is a translation of the indian lentil called “Dal” which come in various lentils of Toovar dal, Masoor dal, Channa dal, Urad dal and so on. The dal…
This is a pastry filled with sweet lentils and dry fruits. To top it all there are cherries, which are so festive. I specially like the red auspicious color they add, my mother used to get these added along with green, yellow and red Tutti-Frutti! ( candied fruits ) Question: Did you know why the…
Nan Khatai These soft cookies are similar to the European dutch shortbread cookies. I flavored them with Rose and Cardamon. Very easy and fun to make. Round shapes are the easiest but feel free to roll out the dough and cut into other shapes. Makes 12 Ingredients 1 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup confectioners…
Recipe Contest Winner: Congratulations to our member Dolly Contractor Bhakhra is a popular Parsi snack recipe. Learn how to make/prepare Bhakra by following this easy recipe. Ingredients: • 500 gms Whole wheat flour • 250 gms self raising • 250 gms Rava (semolina) • 120 gms sugar (or to your taste) • 120 gms Cashew…
by Madhulika Vatsal Tea time cakes can be enjoyed any time anywhere. These cakes are perfect for tea parties, small get together. This eggless parsi mawa cake is full of Indian flavours. This is the soft, spongy and perfect recipe for beginners. Ingredients 1 Cup = 200ml 1 Cup Maida (all purpose flour) 200g /…
GANTHODA Ganthoda is a powder made from the root of a long pepper. This powder is known by several other names, which include pipramul and peepramul; however, ganthoda is a word native to India. Ganthoda powder mixed with ginger powder, water and jaggery is an Indian natural remedy for gastric discomfort and joint pain, according…
Congratulations to our member Sheroo Rusi Parekh for winning the FridayFiesta contest. PANEER (COTTAGE CHEESE) BHURJI (I prepare this almost like our Parsi egg akoori) INGREDIENTS (please adjust as per your taste) 300 Gms. Finely grated Paneer/Cottage Cheese. 3 medium onions very finely chopped. 1 green chilli very finely chopped. Finely chopped spring onions with…