Hibiscus tea and Ridged Gourd flower fritters for a special tea party

red hibiscus

Hibiscus tea is easy to make. Boil a cup of water. Put in a hibiscus flower (fresh or dry). Cover the pan and switch off the heat. Let it cool down completely. Add lemon juice and jaggery, honey or raw sugar to taste. Strain and refrigerate before

25 March, 2016 | Views: 5930

Ayurvedic chutney sandwich spread for a summer lunch

Easy recipe Ayurvedic chutney sandwich spread

This summer sandwich spread is an age old Ayurvedic recipe from kitchens of India (Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Assam, in particular). As the unripe mangoes start finding there way to the market, this yummy chutney too becomes a lunch staple.

24 March, 2016 | Views: 7637


How to make an Eggless Whole Wheat flour Apple Cake Dessert

Apple eggless aata cake

This Christmas, after making my regular eggless chocolate cake, I thought of a new recipe. It worked! Sharing it here for a warm winter dessert. Though a microwave oven has its health hazards, I use it sometimes to make quick recipes to see that wow

27 December, 2015 | Views: 6342

Brahmi is an easy to grow garden herb in India

brahmi flower

Brahmi is very easy to grow at home in India. The Brahmi stem strikes roots if it finds congenial growing conditions, that is, lots of water and a little shade.

25 February, 2015 | Views: 11801

Spinach sesame salad

spinach sesame orange tomato salad

Spinach is growing very well in my rooftop garden. No pesticide, no chemical fertilizer has been used, which makes it healthy for my family. In a salad, this fresh spinach tastes even better!

29 November, 2014 | Views: 3928




Joshina and Pritika Saluja, Thingz, Habibullah Estate, Lucknow