Aloo Bonda recipe
Aloo Bonda or Batata wada is an all time favorite tea time snack. A savory spicy Indian appetizer -prepared with potatoes and spices are dipped in besan/ gram flour batter, deep fried and enjoyed with Read More
Diwali – Festival of Lights
Diwali or Deepaawali means an Array of Lamps i.e .Rows of diyas (Deep = Lamp, Vali =Array). Of all the festivals celebrated in India, Diwali is by far the most glamorous and important festival. Read More
How Diwali is Celebrated – Part 2
5 DAYS OF DIWALI The First day of Diwali - Dhanteras The First day is called Dhanteras or Dhantryaodashi, which falls on the thirteenth day of the month of Ashwin. Follow the link to learn more Read More
Gurupurab – The Sikh Festival
Anniversaries associates with lives of Sikh Gurus are referred to as Gurpurabs. Gurpurab literally means 'festival of the gurus' OR a day observed in the remembrance of Guru. On this day one of the Read More
Christmas – A holy day for Christians
Christmas is the day of Jesus’ birth for members of the Christian religion. It is both a holiday and a Holy Day and it is an important day on the religious calendar. Giving gifts on Christmas day is a Read More
The goose that laid the golden egg
Morale of the story - TOO MUCH GREED RESULTS IN NOTHING! Read More
Prahlad and Hiranyakashap
Lord Vishnu incarnated Narshima Avatar in Sat- Yug to help Prahlad, his ardent devotee. Lord Vishnu, in the form of Boar, had killed Hiranyaksha. Devtas were happy & there was a lot of rejoicing Read More
Calculate Metric conversions
Using simple formula, learn how to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius and in here you will also find common abbreviations used across our Read More
Illustrated spice guide
Confused between Cumin and Carom seeds, quite normal as they both almost look the same but have totally different taste and aroma. We bring you a pictorial guide of all the common herbs used in Read More
Baking Ingredients Glossary
Be sure all ingredients are at room temperature. Using milk in place of water will produce a softer crust. Read More