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    Reinventing the Foodie in You…

    Delicious, nutritious and wholesome food, from everyday classics to world cuisine! Made with a twist with love and local produce. These recipes are our family favourites.

    Trending Recipes

    Our readers love these tried-and-tested popular recipes

    • Classic Pistou sauce and toast
      Fresh Pistou Recipe
    • Veggies are much appreciated when in Kimchi. Here is the proof!
      Indianised Kimchi Recipe
    • Khubani ka Meetha
      Khubani ka Meetha Recipe
    • Delicious Fara Recipe - Traditional Chhattisgarh Cuisine with rice flour, sesame seeds, green chillies, and coriander paste.
      Easy Fara Recipe
    • These ragi pancakes made without eggs are my kids love.
      Eggless Ragi Pancakes Recipe
    • quick veg pulao
      Quick Veg Pulao Recipe
    • Chole Kulche served with spiced chole in a bowl and soft, butter-brushed kulchas.
      Chole Kulcha Recipe
    • Patoli, Patoleo or Patolyo is a delicacy I was introduced to in Goa.
      Patoli Recipe

    Ganesh Chaturthi Food Recipes

    Vinayak Chathurthi is celebrated with Satvik food, which is no onion and garlic food. Sweets are generally steamed for this period.

    • Mould used to make these steamed modak
      Ukdiche Modak Recipe for Ganesh
    • Chocolate Khoya Modak
      Chocolate Khoya Modak
    • Panchamrut, an offering to the Gods
      Panchamrut Recipe
    • Goan potato sukhi bhaji a plate of Goan-style a flavourful and aromatic Indian potato curry.
      Goan Potato Sukhi Bhaji Recipe

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    Mamma!!! How do I?

    My children are grown up now and are in a different town. There are my "how do I's" we have. So here are some recipes that they love. I will keep adding here...

    • Curried Pasta is not a new dish. You cannot take out an Indian's love for gravy and curry.
      Pav Bhaji flavoured Curried Pasta
    • A serving of Amti, the Maharashtrian everyday curry.
      Best Amti Recipe
    • Carrots roasted drizzled with oi land pepper and salt
      Perfectly Delicious Oven Roasted Carrots
    • My plate of Vegan Kimchi Noodles and delicious and quick meal we love.
      Vegan Kimchi Noodles Recipe

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    Packed Lunches and Snacks

    With the school reopening, your challenge is feeding healthy food that is appetizing and inviting. Not difficult, here are my suggestions.

    • The easy carrot cake that I bake with pearl millet flour.
      Bajra Carrot Cake Recipe
    • Mixed Veggies Tater Tots, Toddler Finger Fod
      Healthy Cauliflower Tater Tots
    • Honey Chilli flavoured almonds and makhana
      Oven Roasted Honey Chilli Almonds
    • A serving of Pasta Salad in Chaat Masala Vinaigrette
      Pasta Salad in Chaat Masala Vinaigrette Recipe

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    Chocolate Recipes

    Chocolate! Do I need to say more? I love sweets, and my family loves chocolate! So, I find a lovely way to indulge my sweet tooth. Try these delicious recipes.

    • Simple Chocolate Pie no-bake with a chocolate pudding as a filling
      No Bake Chocolate Pie
    • The beautiful Mocha Coffee cake with coffee glaze
      Mocha Coffee Cake with Coffee Glaze
    • Butterscotch Dulce Filled Chocolate
      Yummy Butterscotch Dulce Filled Chocolate
    • Whole wheat Chocolate chip cookies Recipe
      Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

    See more Chocolate Recipes→

    Archana

    About Archana Potdar

    Hello, everyone! I am Archana Potdar, The Author and the Chef and The Dishwasher at The Mad Scientist's Kitchen! My blog focuses on nutritious and wholesome meals that are safe for everyone, from kids to the elderly.

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    My Cakes

    I love baking cakes. Here are some of our favourites

    • Perfect Blueberry Cake , Muffins
      Perfect Blueberry Muffins with Streusel Topping
    • Danish Dream Cake
      DrØmmekage fra Brovst or Danish Dream Cake
    • The easy carrot cake that I bake with pearl millet flour.
      Bajra Carrot Cake Recipe
    • Nutella Cake
      N for Nutella Magic Cake

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    My Favourite Bread Recipes

    The aroma of baking bread is so delicious and mouthwatering. These are some repeats in my home.

    • Soft and delicious shaped Hokkaido Milk Bread with Tangzhong
      Hokkaido Milk Bread with Tangzhong
    • A simple and delicious bread with tomatoes and fresh basil
      Whole Wheat Tomato Basil Loaf Recipe
    • Bread, pull apart
      Coriander and Garlic Pull Apart Bread
    • Whole Wheat Rosemary Garlic Bread for breakfast
      Whole Wheat Rosemary Garlic Bread Recipe

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    Millet Recipes

    Millets, include them in your diet! They are perfect for diabetics, people who need to lose weight, and people who need a gluten-free meal.

    • Hara Bhara Kebab with millets
      Vegan Hara Bhara Millets Kebabs
    • Mixed Millets And Dal Dosa Recipe
      Mixed Millets And Dal Dosa Recipe
    • My portion of Bhagar and Amti for our fasting day
      Bhagar and Amti Recipe
    • Make delicious finger millet chakli at home.
      Ragi Chakli Recipe

    See more Millets Recipes→

    Goan Vegetarian and Vegan Recipes

    Want a taste of the Sun & Sand? Here is a collection of recipes from Goa's rich vegetarian cuisine.

    • Tea time snack Alle Balle ready to serve
      Alle Balle Recipe
    • Cake with Cashew nuts
      Bolo Dos Namorados a Bake with Cashew Nuts
    • An ultimate delight for the vegetarian palate. A Goan delicacy Khatkhate.
      Khatkhate Recipe, A Goan Vegan Delicacy
    • Vadi Kismoor Recipe
      Vadiyo Kismoor Recipe

    See more Vegetarian and Vegan Goan Recipes→

    Recent Recipes

    Some recipes that I have recently made.

    • Chutney's for your favourite Chaat
      The Chaat Chutney Trio
    • stuffed capsicum recipe indian style
      Veg. Stuffed Capsicum Recipe
    • A delicious Deviled Tomatoes is the perfect recipe for parties, Easter, Brunches as a vegetarian appetizer
      Deviled Tomatoes Recipe
    • A bowl of Dry Garlic Chutney recipe 
      Dry Garlic Chutney Recipe 

    Recently Updated

    Some of these favourite recipes that I have recently updated for newer pictures or content.

    • A serving of Mangane a recipe with Chana Dal, Sago and Coconut Milk
      Goan Mangane Recipe
    • Easy Baked Apples recipe served with Vanilla Ice Cream
      Easy Baked Apples Recipe
    • A gluten-free flatbread, Rajgira Thalipeeth, is perfect for your next fasting day or vrat
      Rajgira Thalipeeth Recipe~Fasting Special
    • A close up of my serving of sabudana khichdi soft and non-sticky.
      Sabudana Khichdi Recipe

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    Popular Posts

    • Serving Goan Kananga che Kheer
      Goan Kananga Che Kheer Recipe
    • My serving of Green Gram Sprouts cooked into a curry.
      Goan Usali Recipe
    • jowar rava upit upma is my healthy breakfast option
      Jowar Rava Upma Recipe
    • Wheat Flour Halwa
      Traditional Whole Wheat Flour Halva
    Archana

    Hey, I'm Archana Potdar

    It's great to have you here. I focus on nutritious and wholesome meals that are safe for everyone, from kids to the elderly.

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