Sandwich is a healthy breakfast recipe, can be easily taken to schools , picnics etc. I am posting this recipe especially for kids as they love to have different colour patterns in their food. Also carrots and cucumber is healthy for kids. Servings: 4 Ingredients: Brown bread slices: 4 White bread slices: 2 Carrot: 2 Read more about Tiranga sandwich[…]
Lachha paratha is a popular paratha recipe from North India. Lacche or “parat” or multilayers are seen on paratha after it is cooked. There are various ways of cooking paratha but i am using pleating of layers method. Serving: 2 Ingredients: Wheat flour or atta: 2 cups Salt: to taste Ghee or oil : for Read more about Lachha paratha[…]
Stuffed tomatoes tastes good. I had stuffed tomatoes with boiled potatoes and paneer with some spices. Preparation time:15 minutes Cooking time: 10-15 minutes Ingredients: Tomatoes: 4 Potatoes: 1 boiled and mashed Onions: 1 chopped Paneer: 100 gm Green chilli: 1 chopped Coriander : 1 tbsp chopped Salt: to taste Red chilli powder: 1/4 tsp Jeera Read more about Stuffed tomatoes[…]
Masala idli is a snack which can also be prepared by left over idlis. Just add onions, tomatoes and some spices and masala idli is ready to eat. Masala idli is very tasty and delicious. Servings: 4 Ingredients: For making idlis: Rice:3 cups Dhuli urad dal:1 cup Methi dana or fenugreek seeds:1/4tsp Salt:to taste Oil:for Read more about Masala idli[…]
Namak pare or matar or saankhe ( so many names na) is a tea time snack. My mom used to made them on Diwali and Holi when we had lots of guests at our home. Namak pare is an easy recipe which can be enjoyed with a cup of tea in hand. Best part is Read more about Matar or namak paare or saankhe[…]
Potlis or pouches filled with soya granules. Potlis are made of maida and sooji. This is healthy snack as stuffing is made of soya granules , also i had added some veggies in it. Here’s the recipe. Servings: 12- 14 Ingredients: For stuffing: Soya granules: 250 gm Onions: 1 chopped Coriander leaves: 2 tbsp Green Read more about Soya potli[…]
Bhature is most popular Punjabi recipe. Bhaturas are deep fried Indian bread mostly eaten with cholle. Bhature-cholle are my family’s favorite food especially of my husband. Bhaturas are made by kneading maida. Baking powder is added to it so that kneaded dough rises up. Servings: 4 Ingredients: Refined flour or maida: 2 cup Oil: 2 Read more about Cholle-bhature[…]
Trying my hands in baking cakes . So here’s one more cake recipe: Farm house fruit cake Ingredients: Refined flour or maida : 2 cup Mixed dry fruits: 3/4 cup chopped Tooty fruity: 1/2 cup Eggs: 2 Brown sugar: 1 cup Baking powder: 1/2 tsp Baking soda: 1/2 tsp Cinnamon powder or dalchini powder: 1/2 Read more about Farm house fruit cake[…]
Besan laddu is sweet dish of India. It is prepared with besan(gram flour), sugar and ghee. They are mostly prepared on festivals, marriages and other religious occasions. Reason behind my posting this recipe is that my two year son loves laddus a lot. He is a big fan of Cartoon character “Chhota bheem” which eats Read more about Besan ke laddu[…]
Mehri or in punjabi we call it meri. It is a simple easy recipe which is made without much efforts and also very less time consuming. Rice and buttermilk or chhach is cooked together with some spices. Servings: 4-5 Ingredients: Rice: 1/2 cup( you can take broken rice ) Buttermilk or chach: one and half Read more about Mehri[…]
Yummy delicious dessert …..must have it in summers. Ingredients: Vanilla ice cream: 4-5 scoops Chocolate brownie: 4-5 slices(For chocolate brownie check out recipe in notes below) Walnuts chopped: 4 tbsp Cashewnuts or kaju chopped: 4 tbsp Almonds chopped: 4 tbsp Butter: 1 tbsp Condensed milk: 1/2 cup Coffee powder: 1 tsp Dark chocolate chopped: 1/2 Read more about Hot chocolate fudge sundae[…]
Onion rings are form of snack or side dish. They are dipped in refined flour batter and then deep fried. Servings:2 Ingredients: Onions: 2 Salt: to taste Baking powder; 1/4 tsp Refined flour or maida: 1 cup Cornflour: 1 tsp Black pepper powder: 1/4 tsp Oil : to deep fry+2 tbsp for batter Method: 1. Read more about Onion rings[…]
Masala dosa is a popular south Indian food. It is made from fermented batter of rice and dhuli urad dal(split black gram skinless). Dosa has high protein and carbohydrates. Masala or stuffing is made from boiled potatoes and onions. Servings: Ingredients: For dosa Rice: 1 cups Ukda chawal:2 cup Dhuli urad dal: 1 cup Methi dana Read more about Masala dosa[…]
Vegetables cake can be enjoyed with tea time. A savory cake with lots of veggies in it. You can use vegetables of your choice. Servings: 4-5 Ingredients: Bread slices: 6 Carrots: 2 chopped French beans: 1/4 cup chopped Peas: 1/4 cup Corn kernels: 1/4 cup Potatoes: 2 boiled Mint+ coriander: 2 tbsp Lemon juice: 1 Read more about Vegetables cake[…]
Cucumber or kheere ka raita is easy to make and very yummy. Cucumber is right choice to beat the summer heat. Cucumber or kheera are very low in calories but are good source of potassium, manganese , vitamin C. Just grate kheera and add it to dahi with some spices and raita is ready. After Read more about Kheere ke raita[…]
Dahi bhalle is popular snack all over India. They are prepared by dhuli urad dal. Deep fried bhalle are soaked in water and then placed in beaten yogurt along with chutneys. I used to have dahi bhalle every time at my mom’s place. Servings: 5 Ingredients: For bhalle: Dhuli urad dal(split black gram skinless): 1 Read more about Dahi bhalle[…]
Chocolate brownie …….so chocolaty and yummy that no one can resist eating it. Prepare this brownie at home and enjoy . This is 100th post of my blog so i am posting sweet yummy dish to make my 100th post special. Cuisine: American Ingredients: Dark chocolate: 100 gm Refined flour or maida: 1 cup Walnuts: 1/2 cup Read more about Chocolate Walnut brownie[…]
Fried rice manchurian is an Indo-Chinese dish which is a must have dish in our list whenever we went for dinner in some Chinese restaurant. Fried rice are boiled rice mixed with veggies and sauces. Fried rice is accompanied with manchurian. In manchurian fried vegetables balls are mixed with sauces like soya sauce, chilli sauce and Read more about Fried rice- Manchurian[…]
Pinwheels tasty, healthy and good option for picnics, parties. I am sure your kids will love it as these are easy to eat. I had added grated cucumber and carrots in it which make it healthy. If you have some friends coming over you can make it in advance too. Servings: 4-5 people Ingredients: Bread Read more about Healthy pinwheels[…]
Pumpkin or kaddu ka raita is easy to make and is very tasty to eat. Servings: 3-4 people Ingredients: Pumpkin or kaddu: 250 gm Salt: to taste Dahi or curd: 250 gm Red chilli powder: 1/4 tsp Jeera powder: 1/4 tsp Heeng or asafoetida: a pinch Green chilli: 1 chopped Coriander: 1 tbsp Method: 1. Read more about Pumpkin or kaddu ka raita[…]
I always wanted to cook different types of biryanis as i love rice. This is my first post in biryanis section. Kabuli chana biryani is delicious rice recipe with a wonderful aroma. Here’s the recipe of kabulichana biryani. Servings: 4 Ingredients: Basmati rice: 1 cup Kabulichana: about 1/2 cup Onions: 2 slicedt into Potatoes: 2 Read more about Kabulichana biryani[…]
Jeera aloo was my childhood favorite recipe. My mom used to make very tasty Jeera aloo. Jeera aloo is an easy and quick recipe which is also a good option for kids lunch box, also while travelling. Here’s a simple jeera aloo recipe which i learned from my mom. Servings: 2-3 Ingredients: Potatoes: 4 boiled Read more about Jeera Aloo[…]
Here i am with one more paneer recipe Kadai paneer. Paneer along with spices is cooked in kadai. You can make it dry or semi dry. Here’s the recipe: Servings: 3-4 Ingredients: Paneer: 250 gm cut into cubes Capsicum: 1 chopped Onions: 2 sliced Tomato: 3-4 chopped Ginger-garlic paste: 1 tbsp Oil: 2 tbsp Salt: Read more about Kadai paneer[…]
Aloo Bonda is an Maharashtrian snack. Aloo bondas are yummy potato recipe in which spicy potato balls are dipped in gram flour batter and then fried. Monsoon is on the way so you can enjoy these delicious aloo bondas during rains. Servings: Makes 8-9 aloo bondas Ingredients: Potatoes: 5-6 boiled and peeled Onions: 1 finely Read more about Aloo Bonda[…]
Khaman is a recipe from Gujarat state of India. Khaman is steamed cake made from gram flour or besan. It is very soft and fluffy. They are now popular throughout India. They are served with green pudina chutney. Servings:4 Ingredients: Besan: 1 cup Salt: to taste Red chilli powder: 1/4 tsp Haldi: 1/4 tsp Ginger-green Read more about Khaman[…]
Many states in India has their kadi recipes. In Punjab we have spicy pakorewali kadi. This tasty kadi is usually served with plain rice. Kadi is mixture of dahi or curd and besan mixed with spices. Here’s the recipe of this yummy and delicious kadi from delicious. desi. Servings: 4-5 Ingredients: For pakoras: Besan: 1 Read more about Punjabi kadi[…]
Upma is a traditional South Indian recipe . It is a healthy breakfast option in which sooji is cooked with chopped vegetables. Upma is very easy to make and you can put any vegetable of your choice . Adding vegetables brings various colors to upma and it also increases nutrients in it. Servings: 3-4 people Read more about Vegetable Upma[…]
Aloo sabji and pooris my husband favorite breakfast. Ask him on weekends what he wants for breakfast ….quick reply from him Aloo- poori. This is simple aloo sabji recipe which is very tasty to eat. Servings: 3-4 people Ingredients: For aloo sabji Potatoes: 3 peeled and diced Onion: 1 chopped Tomato: 1 chopped Ginger: 1 Read more about Aloo poori[…]
Awwww……cake with icecream. This is a yummy combination of butter scotch icecream, cake and cherries. I had prepared this cake for the very first time on my sister’s birthday. Everyone in my family loved this yummm cake. Ingredients: 1. Basic sponge cake: 1 round ( I had already posted basic sponge cake recipe Read more about Butter scotch icecream cake[…]
Palak paneer recipe is from North India. In this Paneer is cooked in spinach or palak gravy along with spices. It is an easy and delicious recipe. Both paneer and palak are very healthy for all age groups. Servings: 4 Ingredients: For palak puree Palak: 200 gm Green chilli: 1 roughly chopped Water: 1/2 cup Read more about Palak paneer[…]
Urad dal kachori is a North Indian dish . These delicious dal kachori can be eaten as snack. In many North Indian states they are eaten in breakfast also. Recipe which i am posting here is my mom’s recipe. Whenever i go there my mother prepares them for me. So this is for my mom Read more about Urad dal kachori[…]
Raw mango chutney kachhe aam ki chutney is very easy to make. This tangy chutney also consists of coriander leaves, ginger, garlic and some spices. This chutney we usually prepare with dal chawal. Ingredients: Raw mangoes or kachha aam: 2-3 Coriander leaves: 1/4 cup Ginger: 1/2 inch chopped Green chilli: 1 Garlic: 4-5 cloves Salt: Read more about Raw mango chutney[…]
Instant sooji uttapam mixed with tomato, onion, green capsicum. Me and my mom loves these onion utappams with hot sambar. Servings: Makes 4-5 utappams Ingredients: Sooji or rava: 1 cup Onions: 2 chopped Tomato: 2 chopped Green capsicum: 1 chopped Salt: to taste Red chilli powder: 1/2 tsp Yogurt or dahi: 1/2 cup Mustard seeds Read more about Rava onion tomato uttapam[…]
Aloo bukhara chutney is a sweet and tangy chutney. I got the recipe of this chutney from my aunt . She used to make it everytime when we visits her home. Ingredients: Aloo bukhara: 7-8 Jaggery or gur: 1/2 cup Salt: 2 tsp Red chilli powder: 1/2 tsp Cumin powder or jeera powder: 1 tsp Read more about Aloo bukhara or plum chutney[…]
Moong dal dosa or Pesarattu is a delicious breakfast recipe and is very healthy. Whole moong dal or sabut moong dal is rich in proteins and is very low in cholesterol. It is popular recipe of Andhra pradesh. Servings: 14-15 dosa Ingredients: Whole moong dal: 2 cup Rice: 1 cup Methi seeds: 2 tsp Green Read more about Moong dal dosa or Pesarattu[…]
Tomato chutney to be served with idli or dosa along with coconut chutney. This chutney is very easy and yummy. Ingredients: Tomato: 3 Onions: 2 Mustard seeds or rai: 1 tsp Dried red chillis: 2 Salt: to taste Heeng: a pinch Sugar: 1 tsp Oil: 1 tbsp Curry leaves: 8-10 Method: 1.Chop onions and tomatoes. Read more about Tomato chutney[…]
Vegetable chowmein is a chinese dish and is liked by all especially kids. I had used many vegeatbles in it which makes it more healthy and tasty. Servings: 4 Ingredients: Noodles: 400 gm Oil: 4 tbsp+ 1 tbsp to add in boiling noodles Onions: 2 sliced Spring onion: 1 chopped Capsicum: 2 thinly sliced Carrot: Read more about Vegetable chowmein[…]
This is mango season and we love to have mangoes in various forms as mango shake, mango ice cream, mango cake etc etc . Today i am sharing with you recipe of mango chutney which is made of raw mangoes. This mango chutney is easy to make and has sweet taste. We used to eat Read more about Mango chutney[…]
Paneer tikka masala is my husband’s favorite. In this recipe paneer is marinated and then placed in rich and spicy gravy. Let’s makethis yummy paneer recipe. Servings:4 Ingredients: For marination Paneer: 250 gm Hung curd:1/2 cup Salt: to taste Red chilli powder: 1/4 tsp Garam masala:1/4 tsp Turmeric or haldi powder: 1/4 tsp Ginger-garlic paste: Read more about Panner tikka masala[…]
Muffins are like small sized individual cakes which can be sweet and salty. I had made almonds and chocolate muffins. My little baby loved it and called them “chhota happy birthday cake”. Servings: 7 Ingredients: Cocoa powder: 4 tbsp Almonds: 8-10 coarsely grinded Almonds: 4-5 thinly sliced Eggs: 3 Maida: 3 tbsp Sugar powdered: 1 Read more about Choco almond muffins[…]
Easy mango ice cream ……No cooking only few minutes of mixing and your ice cream is ready to eat. What we need is only few things, mix all those things and freeze it and ice cream is ready to serve. Serving:4 Ingredients: Fresh cream: 250 ml Mango pulp: 2 mangoes Sugar: 2 tbsp Condensed milk: Read more about Mango icecream(no cooking )[…]
In this vanilla cake i had used condensed milk. Condensed milk make it very soft and delicious . This recipe is especially foe my mom-in-law as she is strict vegetarian and also don’t like to eat any outside cake. Check out the recipe and enjoy this yummy cake. I am not using any icing on Read more about Vanilla cake(with condensed milk)[…]
Spring rolls are popular appetizers. I had used noodles as main stuffing and also added moong dal sprouts in it. You can keep these spring rolls in freezer and use them after one or two days also. Servings: 3-4 people Ingredients: For kneading dough: Maida: 1 cup Salt: to taste Oil: 2 tbsp For stuffing: Read more about Chinese spring rolls[…]
Combination of mango pulp and rabdi gives us a whole new taste. Serving:5 Ingredients: For rabdi: Full cream milk: 1 kg Sugar: 3 tbsp Condensed milk: 2tbsp Cardamom powder: 1/4tsp Almonds: 7-8 chopped Pistachios: 5-6 chopped Saffron strands:a few Other things: Mango pulp:1 cup(2 mangoes) Mango pieces:1/2 cup Tooty-fruity:2 tbsp Method: 1.Take milk in a Read more about Mango rabdi[…]
Aloo kachori are easy to prepare and delicious spicy snack. Try out these tasty kachoris with the given recipe. Servings:10 kachoris Ingredients: For dough: Maida:200 gms Oil:2 tbsp Salt:to taste For stuffing: Poatato: 3-4 boiled and mashed Salt: to taste Red chilli powder:1/4 tsp Garam masala:1/4 tsp Coriander : 2 tsp coarsely grinded Jeera powder:1/2 Read more about Aloo kachori[…]
Summer vacations are going on and our children are at home with us. They always ask for something new to eat. Don’t you think that frozen packed food is not healthy to eat, also it is very expensive. Give your naughty ones something very yummy and also healthy which taste and looks like their favorite Read more about Veggie fingers[…]
Here is summer vacation recipe which is not only tasty but also very healthy for your kids. here’s presenting Banana pan cakes for your kids. Serving:3 pancakes Ingredients: Banana:1 Wheat flour:1/4 cup Maida: 1/2 cup Vanilla essence:1 tsp Sugar: 1 tbsp Honey: 1 tbsp Milk: 1 cup Oil: for shallow frying Method: 1.Peel and mash Read more about Banana pan cakes[…]
Soybeans has many health benefits. It contains about 40% proteins.They are helpful in reducing risk of osteoporosis in women. So give your family these healthy soya kebabs . Servings:makes 5-6 kebabs Ingredients: Soya granules: 1 cup Onions: 1 chopped Salt: to taste Cumin powder or jeera powder:1/4 tsp Red chilli powder: 1/4 tsp Dry mango Read more about Soya kebabs[…]
Bored of aloo paratha, mooli paratha, gobhi paratha . For a change in breakfast menu here i have a yummy dal paratha for you . So try this chana dal paratha . Servings:6 parathas Ingredients: Chana dal: 1 cup Onions:1 chopped Salt: to taste Black pepper: 1/4 tsp Green chilli: 1 chopped Ajwain:1 /4 tsp Read more about Chana dal paratha[…]
This is for the first time i had tried baking in cooker. My mother liked this method of baking cookies in cooker. Servings:8 Ingredients: Maida: 1 cup Powdered sugar: 2 tbsp Melted butter: 3/4 cup Vanilla essence: 1tsp Salt: 2 cups (for baking) Melted chocolate: 1/2 cup Method: 1.Take melted butter in a pan. Put Read more about Vanilla-Chocolate cookies (without oven)[…]
Moong-chana dal pakori is a spicy pakori which we usually serve as a side dish in main course. I also used chana dal . This is my mother’s recipe and i tried to make crispy and spicy pakoris as my mother used to made. Serving:5-6 Ingredients: Mooong dhuli: 1 cup Chana dal: 1/2 cup Dry Read more about Moong- chana dal pakori[…]
Bread poha is an easy breakfast recipe. Add veggies of your choice, paneer also and make it healthy breakfast and evening snack option for your kids. Servings:3 Ingredients: Bread slices: 3-4 Potatoes:3-4 boiled Onions: 2 sliced Tomato:1 chopped Peas: 1/2 cup Carrot:1/4 cup finely chopped Green chilli:1 chopped Coriander leaves: 2 tbsp Curry leaves:6-7 Paneer Read more about Bread poha[…]
Kulcha is a kind of bread made of maida . They are very famous in Punjab and Delhi. Punjab especially amritsar is very famous for its stuffed kulchas. Maida roti is filled with spicy potato and onion stuffing and baked in tandoor or tawa. My mother used to add anardana also in stuffing and this Read more about Amritsari aloo kulcha[…]
Cheese ball is favorite starter of my family. Vegetable cheese balls are easy to made. Add any vegetable of your choice , mix it with mozarella cheese and fry it.Delicious and yummy cheese balls are ready to serve. Servings:4-5 Ingredients: Boiled corn kernels: 1 cup Potatoes: 2 boiled Capsicum: 1 chopped Carrots: 1 grated Ginger: Read more about Vegetable cheese balls[…]
Zafrani pulao is a rich rice variety in which dry fruits , milk are used. Servings:3 Ingredients: Rice: 1 cup Water: One and a half cup Almonds: 12-15 Raisins: 15-20 Cashew nuts or kaju: 5-7 Ghee:2 tbsp Saffron or kesar: a pinch soaked in a little milk Nutmeg powder or jayfal: 1/4 tsp Sugar: 1/4 Read more about Zafrani pulao[…]
Mango mastani is a popular dessert drink in Pune. It is a rich dessert made of mango pulp and topped with nuts and icecream of your choice. Servings:2 Ingredients: Mango pulp : 2 mangoes Milk:1/4 cup Sugar: 3-4 tbsp Vanilla icecream: 1/2 cup Almonds, pisatchios, kaju, raisins: 1/2 cup chopped Tooty fruity: 1 tbsp Method: Read more about Mango mastani[…]
Malai koftas are made with paneer and potatoes. It is classic mughlai dish in which potato paneer balls are deep fried and then served in a rich gravy . Paneer and potato koftas can be eaten as snacks also . Servings: 3 people Ingredients: For Koftas: Potatoes: 2 (boiled and mashed) Paneer: 1/2 cup Onions: Read more about Malai kofta[…]
Here’s my mom recipe : my favorite pooris. I am using urad dhuli dal paste and kasoori methi which give a special aroama to it. Servings: 12 pooris Ingredients: Urad dhuli: 1/2 cup (soaked and paste) Wheat flour:2 cup Maida: 1/2 cup Besan: 1/2 cup Sooji: 1/2 cup Ajwain: 1/2 tsp Salt: to taste Red Read more about Urad dal-methi poori[…]
I had posted Rice idli recipe earlier and today i am posting sooji idli recipe with a spinach(palak) and toamtoes in it. colourful pattern of idlis will also attract kids and they will love eating this . Servings: makes 15 idlis. Ingredients: Sooji or rawa:2 cup Dahi: 1/2 cup Salt: to taste Baking soda:1tsp Spinach(palak):1/2 Read more about Tiranga idli[…]
Egg rolls is famous snack in many parts of India especially Delhi. Eggs are excellent source of proteins,vitamin A,vitamin E and vitamin D. My husband likes eggs so much that he can eat eggs all the time. So this egg recipe is for my hubby . Servings:Makes 4 egg rolls Ingredients: Egg:8 Onions:1 thinly sliced Read more about Chapati egg rolls[…]
Sweet and sour Imli chutney is used in almost all chaats as samosa, pani puri, sev puri, dahi vadas etc. etc. You can make this chutney in large quantities and store it in fridge for one month for future use. Ingredients: Imli or tamarind: 1 cup Salt: to taste Sugar or jaggery(gur): 1 cup Roasted Read more about Imli ki chutney[…]
Palak or spinach is a very healthy vegetable which is rich in iron and vitamin C, B6, K. It is very low in calories and fats. So today i had decided to made a new dish with palak which consumes minimum oil and is steamed. Servings: 10 vadas Ingredients: Palak:1 cup chopped Wheat flour or Read more about Steamed palak vada[…]
Poha is easy and healthy breakfast recipe. It is made by adding onions, tomatoes, and potatoes to flattened rice. It is light snack or a breakfast recipe. Servings:3-4 Ingredients: Flattened rice or poha: 1 cup Onions:1 chopped Tomatoes: 1 chopped Potatoes: 1 chopped Green chilli: 1 chopped Coriander: 2 tbsp Mustard seeds: 1 tbsp Curry Read more about Poha[…]
Sev puri is a street food from Mumbai. Sev puri is a chat in which small puris or papdis are covered by boiled potatoes , tomatoes , onions and chutneys. Sev puri is sweet, tangy chaat which remind me of my visit to my sister’s place in Gujarat where we used to have these sev Read more about Sev puri[…]
Domino’s garlic bread favorite of all (especially my sister in law …..she is a big fan of garlic bread). We can make this garlic bread at home too. Just follow the simple steps of making this bread and you will get soft, yummy, buttery bread with aroma of garlic and oregano. Servings:3-4 Ingredients: Maida: 2 Read more about Dominos style garlic bread[…]
Aloo tikki is a north Indian snack made of boiled potatoes, onions, peas and various spices. They are found in almost every part of India but in some places it is served with tamarind or imli chutney, at some places with green chutney and sometimes with chickpea or kabuli chana also. I am giving you Read more about Aloo tikki[…]
Chilled pasta salad with fresh veggies as tomato, cucumbers, onions and capsicum. Servings: 3-4 Ingredients: Penne pasta: 1 cup boiled Salt: to taste Onions: 1/4 cup chopped Tomatoes: 1/4 cup chopped Cucumbers: 1/2 cup chopped Capsicum(green, yellow, red): 1/2 cup Green chilli: 1 chopped Basil leaves:1/4 tsp Olive oil: 1 tsp Lime juice: 3 tbsp Read more about Chilled pasta salad[…]
Virgin Mojito an another refreshing drink of summer. Basically mojito is a cocktail drink made by combining rum, mint leaves, sugar, lime juice and water. But there are many versions of mojito. And in mocktail version we add soda or sprite for making Virgin mojito. Virgin mojito is the right choice to beat summer heat. Read more about Virgin Mojito[…]
Maa chole ki daal is another favorite dal of Punjabis.’ Mah ‘ is chilke wali urad dal or split black gram with skin and ‘chole’ is chana dal or split black gram. This is a yummy dal recipe which has smooth and creamy texture. Here’s the recipe of this simple and yummy dal. This dal Read more about Mah chole ki dal(urad-chana dal)[…]
Shahi tukda a heavy and rich dessert belongs to muglai cuisine. In this recipe Rabri is poured over tukda i.e bread pieces. Bread slices are fried in ghee and then dipped in sugar syrup and then rabri is poured over these fried slices.I had shallow fried bread pieces instead of deep frying as i want Read more about Shahi tukda[…]
Vegetable dry manchurian is an Indo chinese starter. In this recipe fried vegetables balls are mixed with sauces like soya sauce, chilli sauce and toamto ketchup. For making vegetable balls mostly cabbage, carrots, capsicum is used. But i tried vegetable balls with bottle gourd or lauki or doodhi along with cabbage ,carrots and capsicum. Servings: Read more about Dry manchurian[…]
Dosa is a staple food of south India.It is made from fermented batter of rice and dhuli urad dal(split black gram skinless). Dosa has high protein and carbohydrates . Dosa is mainly stuffed with poatato and onion filling.But instead of filling it with regular aloo or potato sabji i had tried something new for filling. I Read more about Corn-Mayonnaise dosa.[…]
Cakes are served as special dish on occasions like marriages,birthdays , anniversary. Cakes are made by using refined flour, eggs, butter, baking powder, yeast. For many of us making cake is a tough work . Sometimes it is not baked well,sometimes ingredients are not well measured and many more things. I am also new to Read more about Vanilla cake[…]
Rabri is a sweet Indian dessert made by boiling milk on low flame till it becomes very dense . Sugar, almonds, pistachios, cardamom , saffron or kesar is added for flavors. Making rabri is easy but it is very time consuming . Rabri can be served chilled or warm. I prefer it chilled. Rabri can Read more about Rabri[…]
Chilli Baby Corn is an Indo Chinese recipe.It is an easy to make spicy appetizer. They are made from baby corns , capsicum(i am using red ,green and yellow capsicum to give it a colourful look), and green chilly sauce. I also added a tomato ketchup for little sweet flavors. Serving:4 Ingredients: Baby corn :10-12 Read more about chilly babycorn[…]
Aam panna an another refreshing drink in summer. They are prepared by using raw mangoes, sugar and spices. Aam panna will prevent you from heat stroke, fight dehydration, and improves digestion. My mother used to prepare Aam panna almost daily throughout summers. Here’s the recipe of khatta meetha aam panna. Servings:4 Ingredients: Raw mango or Read more about Aam panna[…]
Dum aloo belongs to Kashmiri cuisine . Small sized potatoes are taken for making Dum Aloo,and gravy is made from spices and cooked on low flame. Servings:5 Ingredients: Baby potatoes or medium sized potato:10-12 Oil:for deep frying + 2 tbsp Onions paste: 2 onions Tomatoes pureed :2-3 Ginger paste :1 tsp Garlic paste:1 tsp Cashew Read more about Dum Aloo[…]
Chholay or Chana masala is a famous Punjabi dish. They are served with bhature or kulche. They are prepared with onions, tomatoes, and blend of Indian spices. I had used dried amla while boiling chholay. Also i had boiled chholay or chana with tea powder.Here’s the yummy chholay recipe. Servings:4 Ingredients: Kabuli chana:250 gm Amla Read more about Punjabi chholay[…]
Woww……it’s summer time means MANGO time. Mangoes really are king of all fruits. I love mangoes be it in form of fruit , or shakes or smoothies.Today i mixed mango pulp with fresh cream and it gives me a whole new yummy finger licking taste. Servings:2 Ingredients: Mango :1 Fresh cream:1/2 cup Powdered Sugar:2tsp Honey:1tsp Read more about Creamy mango delight[…]
Kathi rolls are crispy rotis with filling of your choice be it vegetable , eggs , paneer, chicken or any other thing . I am using paneer here . Paneer is not only healthy but tasty too. Paneer is a good source of protein . They are a good option for your kids lunch box Read more about Paneer kathi roll[…]
Chocolate eggless cake is my first post in baking section.Cakes are favorite of all especially kids.And when it was a chocolate cake it was like yummmilicious.My two year son is great fan of cakes.So this is for you my darling son. Servings:4 Ingredients: Dark chocolate:100gm Maida:1 and half cup Sugar:one and 1/4 cup(powdered) Butter:one cup Read more about Chocolate eggless cake[…]
Pasta is a traditional Italian dish . They come in various forms as penne pasta, fussili, spiral shaped. Pasta is now famous all over the world. Every country has taken a different style of preparing it . Here i am preparing penne pasta in tomato sauce and for cheesy flavor added mozzarella cheese in it. Read more about Creamy red sauce pasta[…]
Honey chilli potato is an Indo chinese snack.It has a little sweet flavor and a little spicy flavors of hot red chilli. Servings:4 Ingredients: Potatoes:5-6 Cornflour:2tbsp Salt:2tsp Red chilli powder:1/2tsp Oil:for deep frying Spring onions:2 chopped Capsicum:1 sliced Honey:2tbsp Soya sauce:1tsp Black pepper:1/2tsp Green chilli sauce:2tsp Tomato ketchup:1tsp Sesame seeds or til:1tsp Method: 1.Peel potatoes Read more about Honey chilly potato.[…]
Kulfis are very refreshing during summer seasons.Earlier i had posted mango kulfi.Now here i am posting Paan kulfi which will give you sweet and cool flavors.Paan are of various kinds like meetha paan,choclate paan etc.They are mostly taken after meals as it helps in digestion and gives fresh feeling in mouth.Paan kulfi a must try Read more about Paan kulfi[…]
Awww…..its Punjabi’s all time favourite Rajma recipe.These rajma or red kidney beans are prepared with onions,toamatoes and spices.They are eaten with rice.Red kidney beans have high protein content.They boost our immune system as they have antioxidants too. Servings:4 Ingredients: Red kidney beans or Rajma:1 cup Onions:2 Tomatoes:2-3 Ginger:2tsp paste Garlic:2 tsp paste Salt:to taste Red Read more about Rajma[…]
Make watermelon juice to refresh yourself on a warm summer day.And addition of mint and a liitle gulkand will freshen you completely.Watermelon consists of mainly water and is rich in fibre content too.It is an instant source of energy and for you my dear ladies it has anti aging properties and is natural toner for Read more about Minty watermelon juice[…]
Sambar is a south Indian vegetables stew which includes toor dal and some tamarind pulp and spices.Sambar includes vegetables like pumpkin,tomatoes,potatoes,brinjal,onions,okra.Sambhar powder is combination of various roasted lentils or dals as chana dal,urad dal,jeera ,methidana,cloves,dried red chilli, heeng,curry leaves,cinnamon or dalchini.We can get ready sambar masala in markets.Sambar can be taken with idli,dosa,vada,and with rice Read more about Sambar[…]
Idli is most popular South Indian dish.They are easy to prepare.Idlis are prepared by fermented batter of rice and dhuli urad dal(split black gram skinless) and then they are steamed .They are very healthy and light for stomach. Servings:Makes 25 idlis Ingredients: Rice:3 cups Dhuli urad dal:1 cup Methi dana or fenugreek seeds:1/4tsp Salt:to taste Read more about Rice idli[…]
Paneer butter masala is a popular dish in North India.Paneer dishes are most loved dishes of vegetarian people.I had used fresh cream and cashewnuts to give this dish a creamy and rich look. Servings:4 Ingredients: Paneer:250gm Onions:2 sliced Tomatoes:3-4 sliced Ginger paste:2tsp Garlic paste:2tsp Cashewnuts or kaju:7-8 soaked in water for 15 minutes Butter:2tbsp+1 tsp Read more about Paneer butter masala.[…]
Tawa pualo is popular Indian street food especially in Maharashtra.They are called Tava pulao because they are made on same tava on which pav bhaji is made.It is made of boiled rice with various vegetables of your choice with pav bhaji masala and lemon juice.I used Carrots,peas,onions,green capsicum,yellow capsium,red capsicum,tomatoes,beans.Here’s the recipe. Servings:4 people Read more about Tawa Pulao[…]
Coconut chutney is an integral part of south Indian cusine.It goes with idli,dosa ,vada.I had used fresh coconut and given it tempering of spices. Servings:5 Ingredients: Coconut :1 cup grated(fresh coconut) Chana dal:2tsp Coriander:2tsp Tamarind pulp:2tsp Salt:to taste Dried red chilli:1 Oil:2tsp Mustard seeds:1/4tsp Curry leaves:7-8 Hing or asafoetida:a pinch Method: 1.Add grated coconut,half Read more about Coconut chutney.[…]
Bhindi is favorite dish of my family.Today i tried to make in a new form:in Hyderabadi style with grated coconut in it. Servings:4 Ingredients: Bhindi :250 gm Onions:1 chopped Tomatoes:2-3 chopped Tamarind pulp:2tsp Cumin seeds:1/4tsp Salt:to taste Red chilli powder:1/4tsp Turmeric powder:1/4tsp Oil for deep frying Grated fresh coconut:3tsp Garam masala:1/4 tsp For masala: Saunf Read more about Hyderabadi masala bhindi.[…]
Cold coffee is refreshing summer drink.By adding icecream to it ,it becomes creamy and more yummy.Cold coffee can be prepared in two ways:1.Add all ingredients together ,and blend them .This is an easy method.OR 2.Prepare sugar syrup by first adding coffee and sugar to hot water and then adding to cold milk.I am using second Read more about Cold coffee[…]
Corn cutlets is a healthy and nutritious dish.Corns are rich source of calories,Vitamins and provides necessary minerals.I had used potatoes also which help in binding cutlets.These cutlets are good option for snacks and can be added to your kids lunch box. Servings :7-8 cutlets Ingredients: Corn:1 cup boiled Potatoes:1 boiled and mashed Cooked rice:1/2 Read more about Corn cutlets[…]
Maggi favourite of all especially kids.Today i have done a little experiment with these tasty noodles.Here’s the recipe. Servings:5 Ingredients: Maggi :2 with taste makers Oil:for frying Tomato:1 chopped Cucumber:1 small chopped Onion:1 chopped Capsicum(green,red,yellow):1 cup chopped Green chilis:1 chopped Coriander:2tsp chopped Chat masala :1tsp Lemon juice:1tsp Method: 1.Heat oil in a kadai.Fry maggi Read more about Maggi bhel[…]
Vegeatble tikki burger is a combination of Indian tikki and western fast food.I am using vegeatble tikki made of potatoes,grated carrots,chopped capsicum,peas. To make it more healthier you can use veggies of your choice.For toppings we can use tomatoes,onions ,cheese slices,cucumber slices. Servings:Make two vegetable tikki burgers. Ingredients: Potatoes:2 medium sized boiled Grated carrots:1 Chopped Read more about vegetable tikki burger[…]
Kalakand is an Indian sweet made of condensed milk and cheese.But the recipe which i am posting is an easy version of kalakand using condensed milk and cheese.You can prepare this kalakand on festivals without spending many hours.Just check out the recipe. Servings:makes 7-8 pieces Ingredients: Paneer:200 gm Milkmaid or condensed milk:About 15o ml Milk Read more about Kalakand[…]
Kulfi is popular Indian frozen dessert.It is more denser than ice creams.We have kulfis of many flavors such as kesar ,rose,pista kulfi.Here i am presenting Mango kulfi. Servings:4 Ingredients: Mango:1/2 cup pulp Milk:1 litre Cardamom powder:1/2tsp Condensed milk or milkmaid:1/4 cup Sugar:1/4 cup Almonds:7-8 Pistachios:7-8 Method: 1.Boil milk in a heavy bottom pan on Read more about Mango Kulfi[…]
Beat the heat with this refreshing and healthy smoothie.Start your breakfast with this yummmmmm smoothie.Mango is rich source of vitamins especially vitamin B6.Bananas are rich source of potassium and they are fat and cholesterol free.This smoothie is very healthy for your kids as it will get your kids to eat fruits along with milk and Read more about Mango Banana smoothie[…]
Besan ke gatte is an traditional Rajasthani recipe.Gatte ki sabji is an important part of rajasthani thali.Gattas are made of besan and then added to spicy gravy.I am posting this recipe as i am from Rajasthan and one of my friend also asked me to post some Rajasthani recipes.So here’s the recipe. Servings:4 Ingredients: Read more about Besan ke gatte.[…]
Apple kheer is a delicious dessert.A simple recipe which consists of apple,cardamom flavor condensed milk , is favourite of kids. Serve it chill and you will love the taste. Servings:4 Ingredients: Apple:1 grated Milk:1 litre Cardamom powder:1/2tsp Condensed milk or milkmaid:1/4 cup Sugar:1/4 cup Almonds:7-8 Pistachios:7-8 Method: 1.Boil milk in a heavy bottom Read more about Apple kheer[…]
Paneer besan cheela is a healthy breakfast recipe.You can put finely grated vegeatbles in besan batter.For stuffing fill it with paneer as it is a rich source of calcium,proteins.Paneer besan cheela is good option for kids lunch box also. Servings:Makes 5 chillas Ingredients: Besan :1 cup Cauliflower:1/4 cup grated Onions:1/2 cup Ginger:2tsp grated Salt:to taste Read more about Paneer besan cheela[…]
Bread Rolls is a tea time snack.They are easy to make and can be served in parties as snacks.They are my husband’s favorite though.I learned bread rolls from my mother in law.She used to use stuffing of mashed potatoes along with onions,coriander and spices.To give it a more cheesy flavor i added paneer and mozarella Read more about Bread rolls[…]
Vegetarian momos is a popular Tibetan recipe.Traditionally they were made of minced meat but now a days momos have filling of vegetables,cheese,etc.They have now become favorite street food of North India .Normally Momos had three varieties :steamed,fried and pan fried.Steamed moms consists of minimum oil so they are very popular.This is the first time that Read more about Veg momos[…]
Aloo or potatoes is favourite of us Indians.Achari aloo a spicy tangy dish in which medium sized or small potatoes are blended with spices which are usually used in achaar or pickles. Ingredients: Potatoes:4-6 (medium sized) Onion:1(chopped) Ginger garlic paste:1tsp Tomatoes:1(chopped) Mustard oil or sarson oil:1tbsp Saunf:1/2tbsp Kalonji or onion seeds:1/2 tbsp Methidana:1/4tsp Dried red Read more about Achari aloo[…]
Dal makhni is a popular punjabi dish.Main ingredients of dal makhani are whole black gram or sabut urad dal without kidney beans or rajma.This dish is rich in calories as it contains loads of butter and fresh cream.It is a commom saying among punjabi families that dal makhni tastes better if served on second day.So Read more about Dal makhni[…]
Gulabjamun is favorite dish of India especially in the northern states.They are mostly served as desserts in Indian homes at parties,marriages,festivals.We will make gulabjamuns with khoya or mawa dipped in sugar syrup. Ingredients: Khoya or mawa:200gm Maida or refined flour:50gm Baking Powder:1/4tsp Cardamom Powder:1/4tsp Paneer :100gm Ghee:to deep fry Sugar:2 and a half cup Water:3 Read more about Gulabjamun[…]
Seduce your taste buds with the mouth watering GRAVY CHICKEN(in punjabidogri style)Hey guys,if u’re bored of eating out those kfc and Mc D stuff and your taste buds are demanding some flavour of your motherland.Get ready to enjoy this gravy chicken full of spices…yeah THE TADKA INDIANO 🙂 NOTE:If you are a pure veggie…..,still you Read more about Dogri Punjabi chicken.[…]
Aloo ka paratha needs no introduction.It is the most popular Indian breakfast especially of north India.Aloo paratha is paratha stuffed with spicy potatoes.Today i have stuffing of potatoes along with onions,coriander leaves and some spices.Here’s the recipe of yummmy parathas. Serving:2(makes 5 parathas) Ingredients: For stuffing- Potatoes:3-4 medium sized Onions:1(finely chopped) Coriander leaves:2tbsp(finely chopped) Ginger:1tbsp(grated Read more about Aloo paratha[…]
Jaljeera is a popular summer drink in India.It is not only refreshing but also helps in digestion.Jaljeera consists of jeera or cumin seeds which helps in digestion,mint leaves which have a cooling effect,and rock salt or kala namak which also acts as a digestive.So stop drinking aerated drinks which leads to many health diseases, have Read more about Jal jeera[…]
We all know that breakfast is most important meal of the day.Eating an omelette of eggs ,onions and cheese provides proteins,calcium,Vitamin B-12.It helps to maintain healthy muscles and nourishes skin and hair.So here’s a quick nutritional recipe:Cheese Omelette Servings :1 Ingredients: Eggs:2 Onions:1 (finely chopped) Cheese:1/4 cup Coriander leaves:finely chopped Green chilies(finely chopped) Butter or Read more about Cheese Omelette[…]
Coconut ladoo or nariyal ladoo is an Indian sweet.They are very easy to make.My two year kid love these yummy ladoos.Here’s the recipe. Servings:Make 12 ladoos Ingredients: 1.Grated coconut(dried):2 cups+1/2 cup 2.Condensed milk or milkmaid:1/2 tin 3.cardamom powder:1/2tsp 4.Ghee:for greasing 5.Sugar:2tbsp 6.Sugar coated coloured saunf:for garnishing Method 1.In a heavy bottom pan add milkmaid,grated coconut,sugar Read more about Coconut ladoo[…]
Pav Bhaji is famous Indian street food which had its origin in Maharashtra.Bhaji is mashed vegetables cooked with spices.Pav bhaji is easy to made recipe and can be made with vegetables of your choice.I have used basic vegetables for making pav bhaji like potatoes,green peas,capsicum,cauliflower.So here’s the recipe of mouthwatering pav bhaji Servings :4 Ingredients: Read more about Pav bhaji[…]
A yummmmm potato recipe which is favorite of all my family members.This lacha tokri or potato basket is made of grated potatoes and can be filled with filling of your choice.I am using sprouted moong,paneer cubes,tomatoes,boiled chickpeas as main stuffing. We can prepare and store these baskets in air tight container in advance also. Servings Read more about Laccha tokri[…]
Samosas ,the most famous appetizer or snack in Indian subcontinent.They are mostly served with mint chutney or tamarind chutney but in some parts of rajasthan especially in ajmer they are served with kadi. I am sharing yummie samosa recipe with you,as it is one of my husband’s favorite too. Ingredients: FOR COVERING Refined Flour or Read more about Samosa[…]
Sooji ka halwa is a sweet dish which is very popular in India especially in North India .It is a delicious dessert which is often served as prasad after religious prayers. Here’s the recipe of mouthwatering sooji halwa. Make 4 servings Ingredients: Sooji :1 cup ghee :1/2 cup sugar :1 Read more about Sooji ka halwa[…]