Ingredients: 1/2 cup besan (gram flour) 1 cup buttermilk 3 cups water Salt to taste 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 tablespoon oil For Tadka 1 teaspoon sesame seeds 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 2 pinch hing (asafoetida) 2 green chilies, finely chopped 1 sprig curry leaves 1 tablespoon grated coconut for garnishing 1 tablespoon coriander, finely […]

Ingredients: 1 cup wheat flour 1/4 cup besan (gram flour) 1 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon kasoori methi (dry fenugreek leaves) 2 pinch hing (asafoetida) 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds 2 chopped green chilies 2 garlic cloves, minced (optional) 1/2 teaspoon sugar 2 tablespoon oil Oil for […]

Ingredients: 2 medium sized onions, chopped 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes 2 teaspoon ginger garlic paste 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/4 teaspoon black pepper powder 1/4 teaspoon dry oregano herb 2 tablespoon oil Salt to taste Method: 1. Heat oil in a kadhai, add ginger garlic paste and fry for a minute. 2. Add […]

Ingredients: 1 packet active dry yeast 3/4 cup warm water 3 cups all-purpose flour (maida) 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil Method: 1. Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup of warm water and keep aside for 10 minutes until bubbly. 2. In a large bowl combine flour, salt, yeast mixture and mix […]

Ingredients: 3 cups fresh basil 3 tablespoon lightly toasted pine nuts (optionally use cashew nuts or walnuts) 2 garlic cloves 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil or olive oil 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese Salt to taste Method: 1. Grind basil, nuts, garlic and salt with olive oil little at a time to reach a […]

Paratha made with left over dal and spices Ingredients: 1 cup of whole meal (wheat) flour 1/4 cup gram flour (besan) 1 cup dal (left over from the previous day) 1 teaspoon garam masala powder 1 teaspoon kasoori methi (dry fenugreek leaves) 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder 1 tablespoon oil Salt to taste Water for […]

Fried roti snack mixed in spices Ingredients: 6 plain roti or chapati 2 teaspoon chaat masala powder Oil for frying Salt to taste Method: 1. Cut roti into four equal portions. 2. Deep fry these rotis until crispy. 3. Remove from heat and drain on absorbent paper. 4. Sprinkle chaat masala powder and salt on […]

Spicy and crispy roti snack Ingredients: 6 plain roti or chapati 1 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder 3/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 3 teaspoon coriander powder 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 tablespoon oil Salt to taste Method: 1. Heat oil in a pan and remove from heat. 2. Add cumin seeds, red chilli powder, turmeric […]

Indo-Mexican preparation of fried, stuffed chilli rellenos with cottage cheese Ingredients: 15 poblano green chilies (broad and short chilies) 1 cup grated paneer (cottage cheese) 1 onion, chopped Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup grated cheese (preferably Monterey Jack cheese) Oil for frying For Batter 1 cup maida (plain flour) 1 cup water Pinch […]

Fried snack made with cauliflower, potatoes and paneer Ingredients: 1 cup grated cauliflower 1 cup grated cabbage 1 cup boiled and mashed potatoes 1 cup grated paneer 1 tablespoon chopped coriander 1 tablespoon chopped green chilies 2 teaspoon cumin powder 1 cup besan (gram flour) 1 1/2 cup water 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder Salt […]

Fresh and creamy Thai dessert Ingredients: 4 tablespoon cornflour 5 tablespoon sugar 1 cup water 1 cup coconut milk 2 tablespoon cream or milk 2 teaspoon rose essence 1 cup chopped mixed fruits (pineapple, strawberry, papaya, oranges, etc) Method: 1. Dissolve cornflour in water and keep it on high heat. 2. Mix sugar, coconut milk, […]

Delightful mashed potato and noodle patties Ingredients: 3-4 potatoes boiled, peeled and mashed 2 teaspoon corn flour 1/2 cup boiled green peas (optional) 1/4 cup grated carrot 1/4 cup sliced cabbage 1/2 cup boiled noodles 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1/2 teaspoon garam masala Salt to taste Oil for shallow frying Method: […]

Cheesy pasta with vegetables Ingredients: 2 cups bow tie or butterfly Italian pasta 1 cup mixed vegetables (capsicum, carrot, cauliflower, peas, beans) 2 tablespoon tomato sauce 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese 1 tablespoon oil Salt to taste Method: 1. Cook pasta in slightly salted boiling water until tender, with a teaspoon of oil for keeping […]

Delightful and variously shaped mashed potato patties Ingredients: 3-4 potatoes boiled, peeled and mashed 2 teaspoon corn flour 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1/4 teaspoon garam masala Salt to taste Oil for shallow frying Method: 1. Combine mashed potato, cumin powder, garam masala powder, lemon juice, corn flour and salt together in […]

Delicious and crunchy cookies, popular Indian preparation Ingredients: 2 cups (400 gm) maida (plain flour) 1/2 cup (100 gm) sooji or rava (semolina) 1 cup (200 gm) powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 cup (200 gm) butter Few cashewnuts, cut into two halves lengthwise Method: 1. Sieve maida, sooji and […]

Mexican Indian preparation made of kidney beans and tomato sauce wrapped in crispy cover Ingredients: For Sauce 2 tomatoes, blanched 1/2 cup chopped onions 1/2 cup chopped capsicum 1-2 whole dry red chilies 2 teaspoon vinegar 1 teaspoon garlic paste Salt to taste For Rajma 1 cup (200 gm) rajma (red kidney beans) 1 teaspoon […]

Spicy and delicious dry besan cabbage blended in spices Ingredients: 3 tablespoon dry roasted besan (gram flour) 2 ½ cup chopped cabbage 1/2 teaspoon kasoori methi (dry fenugreek leaves) 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder 3/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 2 teaspoon coriander powder 1 tablespoon coriander […]

Ingredients: 2 cups (200 gm) boiled basmati (long grained) rice 2 small potatoes, diced 1/2 cup (100 gm) carrots, diced 1/4 cup (50 gm) french beans, cut into 1 inch pieces 1/2 cup cauliflower florets Small piece cinnamon 2 cardamoms 2 cloves 1 bay leaf 1/4 cup (50 gm) cashewnut 1-2 whole dry red chilli […]

Delicious and easy to prepare mushrooms in tomato puree and spices Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced 1 small capsicum, chopped 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes 1/2 cup curd 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 dry whole red chilies 1 inch ginger, grated 1/2 teaspoon kasoori methi (dry fenugreek leaves) 1 green chilli, […]

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 […]