Fresh green coriander chutney with sesame seeds Ingredients: 2 cups fresh coriander leaves 4-5 green chilies (as per taste) 1 tablespoon curd 1 inch ginger 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon ajwain (carom seeds) 1 teaspoon rock salt 2 teaspoon lemon juice Salt to taste Method: 1. In a blender grind […]

Hot and spicy charred tomato chutney Ingredients: 3 medium sized stiff tomatoes 5-6 whole red chilies (as per taste) 2 garlic cloves (optional) 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 teaspoon lemon juice Salt to taste 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon oil for tadka Method: 1. Take whole tomatoes and grease with little oil. Char the […]

A famous and delightful Gujarati delicacy made with methi muthiya and vegetables Ingredients: 3 – 4 baby brinjal 6 -8 potatoes small 1 cup yam (sweet potato), cut into 3 cm pieces 1 cup diced broad beans (sem fali) 1 cup diced raw banana 1/2 cup carrot (cut into 3 cm pieces) 1 cup cauliflower […]

Fresh and spicy mixture of chick peas and green vegetables Ingredients: 1/2 cup boiled and half mashed chick peas (kabuli chana) 1/4 cup chopped cucumber 1/4 cup chopped tomato 1/4 cup onion chopped (optional) 2-3 chopped green chillies 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon chaat masala 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder 1/4 teaspoon red chilli powder […]

Mexican Sauce used as a dip as well as a topping in tacos or nachos recipes Ingredients: 2 cups chopped tomatoes 1/2 cup tomato sauce 1 chopped onion 1 chopped capsicum 1 tablespoon chopped red bell pepper 1 teaspoon garlic paste 2 teaspoon red chili powder 1 tablespoon dried oregano herb 2 teaspoon cumin powder […]

Ingredients: 2 kg grated carrots 1 liter milk 2 1/2 cups (500 gm) mawa or khoya 2 1/2 cups (500 gm) sugar 3-4 tbsp ghee or clarified butter 1/2 cup cashewnuts 1 tbsp raisins 1 tsp cardamom powder 1 silver leaf (optional) Method: 1. Combine milk and grated carrots in a heavy base kadhai or […]

Indo Mexican preparation of beans stuffed and baked in taco shells Ingredients: 1 cup maida (plain flour) 1/2 cup cornflour 1 tin baked beans (optionally use white beans soaked overnight) 1 cup chopped onions 1/2 cup chopped capsicum 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese 1 teaspoon black pepper powder Sliced onions and […]

Ingredients: 2 cups sour dahi (curd) 2 tablespoon gud (jaggery) 2 tablespoon besan (bengal gram) 2 sprig curry leaves 2 green chilies, chopped 1 inch ginger, chopped 3-4 cloves Pinch of hing (asafoetida) powder 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds 1/ 4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds 1 tablespoon oil 1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves […]

Famous Indian Chaat, made with fried patties and white peas curry Ingredients: For Green Chutney 2 cups coriander leaves 1 large tomato 2-3 green chilies 2 garlic cloves 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 tablespoon lemon juice Salt to taste For Tamarind Chutney 2 tablespoon tamarind pulp 2 tablespoon gud (jaggery) 1/2 cup water 1/4 teaspoon […]

Sweet and Sour Chutney made with tamarind and jaggery Ingredients: 2 tablespoon tamarind pulp 2 tablespoon gud (jaggery) 1/2 cup water 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds Pinch of garam masala Pinch of black pepper powder 1/2 teaspoon oil 1/4 teaspoon salt Method: 1. Heat oil in a deep saucepan, add cumin seeds and allow it to […]

Spicy fried baati snack Ingredients: 8-10 baati, crushed 1 large chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder 1 teaspoon kasoori methi (dry fenugreek leaves) 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds Pinch of hing (asafoetida) 1-2 dry red chilies 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon […]

Fried bread made from plain flour served with Chole Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups maida (plain flour) 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1 tablespoon oil 1 cup curd Salt to taste Method: 1. Sieve flour with baking powder and salt. 2. Mix curd, oil in the flour using your hands. 3. Add water a little at a […]

Black eye beans prepared in a spicy onion and tomato gravy Ingredients: 1 cup lobia(black eye 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 1/2 […]

Cauliflower and potato cooked with spices Ingredients: 1 large cauliflower 2 medium sized potatoes, cut lengthwise Oil for frying 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder 3/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 3 teaspoon coriander powder 1 teaspoon garam masala powder 1 tsp amchur (dry mango powder) 1/2 teaspoon kasoori (dried fenugreek leaves) methi […]

Easy vegetarian enchiladas made with ricotta cheese and spinach Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped spring onions 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 1 1/2 cup chopped spinach 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 cup mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup white sauce (see in basic) 10 corn tortillas (available in the market) 2 cups enchilada sauce […]

Ingredients: 500gm all purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon soda bicarbonate 125gm ghee 2-3 tablespoon yogurt 500gm sugar 2 cups water 750g mghee for frying Cold water for kneading ½ teaspoon chopped pista 6-8 cardamoms, powdered 2-3 silver barak Method: Sieve the flour & soda bicarbonate together . Rub 125g ghee into the flour lightly. Add yogurt, […]

Churma Laddoo is a very popular Rajasthani recipe Ingredients: 400 gm Wheat flour 100 gm sooji 200 gm Melted ghee 500 gm sugar (powdered) ½ teaspoon Cardamom powder 1 tablespoon almonds and pistachios (finelly chopped) Water for make a dough Ghee for frying Method: Mix ghee, sooji and wheat flour in a bowl. Add little […]

Soft paneer and vegetales marinated in Tandoori masala and then grilled Ingredients: 1 Large block of Paneer 1 Large onion 1 Large Capsicum 1 Large Tomato Few Mushrooms (optional) For Marinade: 1/2 cup Curd (plain yogurt) 1 tsp Ginger Garlic paste 2 tsp Tandoori powder 1 tsp cumin (jeera) powder 2 tsp Chaat Masala powder […]

Ingredients: 3-4 medium size potato (peeled, diced) 1 onion chopped 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste 3 tablespoon posto (poppy seeds) 1 bay leaf 1/4 teaspoon calongi 1/4 teaspoon mustard 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds 1/4 teaspoon methidana 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon redchilli powder 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder 2 tablespoon oil […]

Ingredients: 1/2 tin condensed milk 1/2 cup fresh milk 1 cup fresh mango pulp 3/4 cup desiccated coconut 2 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon badam (almonds), shredded 1-2 chandi (silver) warak for decoration Method: 1. Add condensed milk, sugar and fresh milk. 2. Heat the mixture in a thick-bottomed pan. 3. Cook over medium heat and […]