Crispy, spiral-shaped, and full of warm spices, chakli is the snack everyone reaches for first on a Diwali faral platter. Traditionally, it’s made with bhajani, a roasted flour that takes time to prepare. This instant chakli uses rice flour and besan instead, so you can […]
Diwali at my house doesn’t feel complete without a big jar of poha chivda on the counter. This version is crispy, tangy, and just a little sweet. The best part is that the poha roasts in the oven with no oil at all. Then everything […]
Every year, as we get ready to welcome Ganpati Bappa, our kitchen fills with the smell of coconut, jaggery, and steam. Ukadiche modak isn’t just a sweet in a Maharashtrian home during Ganesh Chaturthi — it’s the offering, the ritual, the dish that brings the […]
Hi, I’m Neha! I’m a passionate home cook with a background in nutrition. I love sharing vegetarian and vegan recipes inspired by traditional Indian cooking and flavors from around the world. Thanks for visiting my little kitchen space!