Growing up, Ghewar used to be one of my favourite sweet delicacies. My mother and grandmother often used to break their fast on Gangaur and Teej by eating Ghewar. Ghevar or Ghewar is a traditional sweet known to be a gift to be presented on auspicious occasions, is associated with the Teej Festival in Rajasthan as well as other states such as Haryana, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. In some places, it is associated with Raksha Bandhan and Sankranti as well. When we talk about its making, the preparation of Ghewar is very unique and fascinating. It involves frying...
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Ghee
You know there’s a layer of ghee dripping from your roti every time you eat at your Nani ke ghar? It’s her way of showing love by making sure you get all the nutrients and benefits of this ghee(Ghee khane ke fayde). Ghee is a healthy, shelf-stable alternative to plain butter or other cooking oils. I mean there’s a reason why all our nanis and dadis prefer ghee over anything right? It is a healthy alternative to butter. It is a pure milk fat and is 100% pure, natural, and unadulterated. It is free from the harmful effects of animal...
Curd
Honestly, we’ve all had our dahi chawal phase! Curd has a special place on both the plate and palate of India. No Indian meal is complete without some form of Dahi on the table, haven’t been in my house in a long time! It’s used to make raitas, curries, idli, dosa, dhokla, buttermilk and so much more! And why not? It’s so easy to make curd at home with raw fresh milk without having to buy anything with added preservatives. One of the first things I learned in the kitchen was to make curd. Curd is made by mixing a...