Steamed and fluffy plain Idli preparation Ingredients: 3 cups (600 gm) long grain rice 1 cup (200 gm) urad dal (spilt black gram) 2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds Salt to taste Method: 1. Wash rice and leave overnight to soak well. 2. Wash urad dal and soak with fenugreek seeds and leave overnight. 3. Next day […]

A mashed potato and chilies filling is seasoned with spices & spread between bread slices Ingredients: 6 Bread slices 1 cup besan (gram flour) 1 cup mashed potato 1-2 chopped green chilies 1/4 teaspoon ajwain (carom seeds) 1/4 teaspoon garam masala 1/4 teaspoon amchur (dry mango powder) (optional) 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/4 teaspoon […]

Dum Aloo delicacy without onion and garlic, made with poppy seeds Ingredients: 1 kg baby potatoes Oil for deep-frying 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/4 teaspoon garam masala 1/2 teaspoon kasoori methi (dry fenugreek leaves) 1 cup tomato puree 1/2 cup curd 2-3 tablespoon oil Salt to taste For Paste 2-3 […]

Fresh curd raita with mint leaves and spices Ingredients: 2 cups curd 2 tbsp mint leaves 1 tbsp green coriander leaves 1 green chilli 1 tsp black pepper powder 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder 1/2 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp chaat masala powder 1 tbsp crisp boondi (soaked in water) Salt to taste Method: 1. Grind […]

French Beans preparation in peanuts and coconut semi-dry gravy Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups (500 gm) french beans, cut into 1 inch slices 3/4 cup (150 gm) raw peanuts 1/2 cup grated coconut 2 onions, sliced 2 medium sized tomatoes, chopped 1 teaspoon mustard seeds Salt to taste Method: 1. Soak raw peanut in water for […]

Crispy and yummy Toast made with besan, bengal gram flour and vegetables Ingredients: 12 slices of bread of your choice 1 cup besan (bengal gram) 1 tablespoon chopped onion 1 tablespoon chopped capsicum 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves 2 chopped green chilies 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder Oil for shallow frying Salt to taste Method: […]

How to make onion in Vinegar Ingredients: 6-8 small onion 1-2 green chilies 1/2 cup brown vinegar 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup Beet root (optional) Salt to taste Method: 1. Dilute vinegar with water. 2. Add peeled onion, green chilies and salt. 3. Add beetroot juliennes for a reddish tinge to the […]

Ingredients: 2 cups grated fresh carrot 1/2 cup dry roasted peanut 1 teaspoon jaggery 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon rock salt (or as per taste) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon chaat masala powder (optional) Method: 1. Grind peanuts, jaggery, rock salt and enough water to make a thick paste. 2. Mix dressing with […]

Vegetarian version of Siew Mai is small open face steamed dumplings with vegetables inside a thin flour wrapper. Ingredients: 4 tablespoon broccoli or cauliflower, chopped 4 tablespoon carrots, boiled and chopped 4 tablespoon cabbage, chopped 4 tablespoon paneer (cottage cheese), grated 2 tablespoon potatoes, boiled and grated 1/2 teaspoon white pepper powder 1/4 teaspoon red […]

Famous Chinese delicacy made with Vegetable dumplings in spicy sauce Ingredients: For Manchurians 1 cup cauliflower, finely chopped 1 cup carrot, finely chopped 1 cup french beans, finely chopped 2-3 chopped green chilies, finely chopped 2 tablespoon maida (plain flour) 2 tablespoon corn flour 2 teaspoon soya sauce Oil for frying Salt to taste For […]

Lentil delicacy tossed with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and cream Ingredients: 1 cups sabut urad dal (black lentils) 1/4 cup rajma (kidney beans) 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste 1 onion paste 1/2 cup tomato puree Pinch of asafoetida (hing) 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 1 teaspoon red chilli powder (as per taste) 1/2 inch or 1 small […]

Rich and delicious ladoos made with wheat flour and dry fruits Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup (300 gm) whole meal flour (atta) 1 1/2 cup (300 gm) ghee (clarified butter) 1/2 teaspoon crushed cardamom seeds 1 1/2 cup (300 gm) powdered sugar 3-4 tablespoon assorted chopped dry fruits (almonds, cashew nut, etc.) Method: 1. Heat ghee […]

Ingredients: 250 gm: Almonds (soaked overnight) 200 gm: Sugar, powdered 1-2 tablespoons Milk Silver leaves(warak) for decoration Method: 1. Drain, wash and blend almonds into a fine paste, use as little milk as possible. 2. In a heavy bottomed saucepan, add sugar in the paste and cook over a medium heat. 3. Stir continuously until […]

Mexican nachos prepared with salsa and cheese seasoning Ingredients: 2 cups nachos chips (available in the market) 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon chopped green chilies 1/2 cup grated cheese For Salsa Sauce 1 large tomato 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup capsicum, finely chopped 1 teaspoon garlic paste 1/2 tablespoon tomato sauce 1/4 […]

Very healthy rice Biryani made with proteinaceous soybean and spices Ingredients: 3 cups 80% cooked rice 2-3 tablespoon soya chunks (soaked in hot water) 2-3 tablespoon boiled kale chane (whole bengal gram) 2-3 tablespoon sprouted moong dal (green gram) (blanched) 1 cup yogurt 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste 1-2 green chilies 1 teaspoon cumin seeds […]

Ingredients: For Sugar Syrup 3 cups sugar 2 cups water 3-4 green cardamoms, slightly crushed For Gulab Jamun 1/2 cup maida (plain flour) 2 cups milk powder 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ghee (clarified butter) 1/2 cup milk 4-5 strands saffron (soaked in 1 teaspoon milk) Ghee for frying Method: For Sugar Syrup 1. […]

Mild and fragrant rice pulao with green peas Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups basmati rice 1/2 cup green peas 1 finely sliced onion (optional) 1 teaspoon jeera (cumin seeds) 1 teaspoon garam masala powder Salt to taste Method: 1. Wash rice thoroughly with water and soak for 15 minutes. Drain and keep aside. 2. Heat oil […]

Chive dip made with soured cream and mayonnaise Ingredients: 1/2 cup soured cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp chopped chives Salt and pepper to taste Method: 1. Mix soured cream, mayonnaise and chives together. 2. Season with salt and pepper. 3. Serve as a dip. Cooking time: 5 minutes

Creamy and colourful dessert with fruits Ingredients: 2 cups mix fruit (chopped) as per choice 1 cup cream 2 tablespoon sugar 1/2 tablespoon almonds (finely chopped) Method: 1. Whisk cream with sugar in a bowl placed in a big bowl full with ice cubes. 2. When the sugar melts, add all the fruits. 3. Garnish […]

Delicious Pasta with Zucchini (tori in Hindi), sun dried Tomatoes and Cheese flavors Ingredients: 2 1/4 cup dried pasta (penne or rigatoni or fusilli) 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped 2 teaspoon minced garlic 2 fresh and firm zucchini (tori), diced 4 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 8 black olives, chopped 1 tablespoon […]