Famous North Indian specialty made with cottage cheese and green peas in tomato and onion gravy Ingredients: 1 cup (200 gm) paneer (cottage cheese) 1 cup boiled green peas 1 onion paste 1 cup tomato paste or puree 2 bay leaves 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon […]

A hot and spicy dry dish of chickpeas made in Indian spices Ingredients: 2 cups (400 gm) kabuli chana (chickpeas) A pinch of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) 5 tablespoon (75 ml) oil 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 tablespoon gram flour 1/2 teaspoon anardana (dry pomegranate) powder 2 teaspoon amchur (dry mango powder) 1 teaspoon red […]

A very delicious North Indian delicacy made with chick peas in onion and spices Ingredients: 2 1/2 cup (500 gm) chhole (garbanzo beans/chick peas) 1 large onion paste 3 large tomato paste or puree 2 chopped green chilies 1 teaspoon chopped ginger 4 teaspoon lemon juice (optional) 1 black cardamom 1 stick cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon […]

Delicious hot kachori made from flour, peas and spices Ingredients: 2 cup plain flour (maida) 3 tablespoon oil 1teaspoon salt 11/2 cup green peas 1 teaspoon ginger paste 1 teaspoon crushed fennal seed (saunf) 1 teaspoon green chilli paste 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon garam masala 1/4 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon amchur […]

Crunchy and spicy chaat garnished with potato, onion and curd Ingredients: For Papadi 1 cup plain flour (maida) 1 teaspoon oil or ghee 4 teaspoon ajwain (carom seeds) Oil to deep fry Salt to taste Chaat Ingredients 2 tablespoon tamarind chutney 1 tablespoon green chutney 2 teaspoon crushed roasted cumin powder 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala […]

Spicy Rajasthani speciality made with gram flour dumplings in yogurt Ingredients: For Gatte 4 tablespoon besan (gram flour) 1/2 teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain) 1/2 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds 1 teaspoon red chilli powder Soda bi-carbonate a pinch (baking powder) Salt to taste 2 tablespoon oil Water for kneading For gravy 1 cup whisked curd Asafoetida […]

A creamy and sweet dessert prepared with vermicelli and milk Ingredients: 1/2 cup (100 gm) vermicelli (seviyan) 1 teaspoon ghee (clarified butter) 1 1/2 liters milk 1/2 cup (100 gm) sugar 1/2 cup sliced almonds 1/4 cup sliced pistachios 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder Method: 1. Heat ghee and fry the vermicelli until golden brown. 2. […]

A very famous French traditional breakfast with bread and eggs Ingredients: 4 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1 tablespoon sugar or 1 tablespoon honey 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence (optional) 8 slices of bread of your choice 4 tablespoon butter Method: 1. Break eggs into a shallow bowl. Beat together […]

North Indian speciality made with sarson greens Ingredients: 1 bunch sarson greens (fresh mustard leaves) 1 bunch fresh spinach leaves 1 onion grated 1/2 teaspoon ginger grated 1/2 teaspoon garlic grated 3 green chilies 2 chopped tomatoes 1 teaspoon lemon juice 2 tablespoon ghee 1 tablespoon oil or butter 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 1/4 teaspoon […]

Delicious lentils tossed with methi, tomatoes and onion Ingredients: 1 cup moong dal (split green gram) 2 cups fresh methi (fenugreek leaves) chopped 1 chopped onion 1 chopped tomato 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 teaspoon amchur (dry mango powder) 1/4 teaspoon haldi (turmeric powder) 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder 2-4 […]

Soft and tender dumplings in spicy yoghurt Ingredients: 1 cup sabut urad dal (black lentils) 1/4 cup yellow moong dal (split green gram) 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 1/2 cup (500 gms) yogurt (dahi) 2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder 1 teaspoon red chilli powder 1 teaspoon rock salt (kala namak) 1/2 teaspoon sugar powder 3 […]

Ingredients: 50 gm sev 50 gm roasted peanut 50 gm coarsely crushed paapri 100 gm phuliyan, parwal or puffed rice 1 teaspoon chaat masala 1 small onion, very finely chopped 2 tablespoon finely chopped raw mango(optional) 2 green chillis, deseeded, finely chopped 1 tomato finely chopped 2 tablespoon finely chopped coriander leaves juice of 1 […]

Delicious snack that is made with mashed potatoes, spices and herbs Ingredients: 2 cups potatoes boiled, peeled and mashed 1/2 cup chopped onions (optional) 1-2 chopped green chilli 1 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 cup gram flour Vegetable oil as required Salt to taste Method: 1. Mix […]

Spicy and delightful mashed potato patties Ingredients: 4-5 potatoes boiled, peeled and mashed 2 teaspoon corn flour 1/2 cup boiled green peas (optional) 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 1 teaspoon red chilli powder Salt to taste Oil for shallow frying Method: 1. Combine mashed potato, green peas, cumin […]

Stuffed prism shaped snack filled with potato masala Ingredients: For Pastry or Cover 2 cups maida (plain flour) 3 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)/oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ajwain (carom seeds) Warm water for kneading For Stuffing 2 large potatoes boiled, peeled, coarsely mashed 1/4 cup boiled green peas 2 chopped green chilies 2 tablespoon […]

North Indian delicacy made of mashed brinjals, herbs and spices Ingredients: 1 large purple brinjal (aubergine) 1/4 cup green peas (optional) For onion paste 2 large onions 2 green chilies 1 inch of ginger 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder 1 teaspoon red chilli powder 2 cup tomato puree 2-3 tablespoon cooking […]

Red kidney beans prepared in a spicy onion and tomato gravy Ingredients: 1 cup rajma (red kidney beans) 1 medium sized onion 3 green chilies 1 inch of ginger 1 cup tomato puree 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 small piece of cinnamon 1 black cardamom 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/4 teaspoon kasoori methi powder […]

Smooth and healthy plain tomato soup Ingredients: 1/2 kg red ripe tomatoes 1.5 inch chopped ginger (optional) 1 clove garlic (optional) 1 sliced green chilli (optional) 2 1/2 cups water 1 teaspoon black pepper powder 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon-clove powder 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder (as per taste) 1 teaspoon cornflour (dissolved in water) 1 teaspoon […]

Spicy and delicious mix of capsicum and paneer Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups paneer, diced 2 cups sliced capsicum 1 1/2 cups sliced onion 1/2 cup tomato puree 1 teaspoon garlic paste (optional) 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera) 2 teaspoon red cilli powder 1 teaspoon haldi (turmeric) powder 2 teaspoon coriander powder 1 teaspoon garam masala […]

Plain whole meal flour round chapatis Ingredients: 2 cup whole meal (wheat) flour 1/2 teaspoon salt Water for kneading Method: 1. Sieve flour, add salt and mix well using your hands. 2. Add water a little at a time and knead into a medium soft dough. 3. Keep the dough covered with a wet muslin […]