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 […]

Sweet chana dal prepared with raisins and coconut Ingredients: 1 cup chana dal (bengal gram) 1 teaspoon cumin seeds Pinch of asafoetida 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 bay leaf 3-4 cloves (lavang) 1 whole dry red chilli 2 tablespoon fresh grated coconut 2 tablespoon raisins (kishmish) (soaked in water) 4 teaspoon sugar Chopped coriander for […]

Ker ki Sangri is a Rajasthani preparation made with spices, dried beans and berries Ingredients: 1/4 cup dried berries (ker) 1/2 cup dried beans (sangri) 5-6 dried pieces of mango (chuhara) 5 – 6 whole dry red chilies 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (powdered) 2 teaspoon coriander powder 1 teaspoon red chilli powder 2 teaspoon mango […]

Crushed Paneer blended with all spices and onion Ingredients: 2 medium sized onion, chopped 2 cup coarsely crushed paneer (cottage cheese) 2-3 green chilies, chopped 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 teaspoon coriander powder 1 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon garam masala 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves for garnishing 2 […]

Indian pickle made with gooseberry or amla pickled in oil and various blends of spices Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups (500 gm) amla (Indian gooseberry) 3 tablespoon peeli sarson (yellow mustard seeds) 1/2 tablespoon methi dana (fenugreek seeds) 1 tablespoon turmeric powder 2 tablespoon red chilli powder 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 1/4 […]

Yummy Pizza with fresh tomatoes topped with mozzarella cheese Ingredients: 2 pizza breads 2 cup chopped tomatoes 2 tablespoon fresh chopped basil 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes 1 cup mozzarella cheese 1/2 teaspoon dry oregano herb 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Method: 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. 2. Heat […]

Delicious and yummy sauce made with brinjal and tomatoes Ingredients: 2 cups chopped tomatoes 3 tablespoon finely chopped onions 2 teaspoon garlic paste 1 cup diced brinjal 4 tablespoon oil Salt and pepper to taste 3 tablespoon finely chopped basil 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes (optional) Method: 1. Heat oil in a heavy saucepan, add […]

A traditional and rich suji halwa, a popular Indian dessert Ingredients: 1 cup suji or rava (semolina) 1 cup milk 2 cups warm water 3/4 cup sugar (varies according to taste) 1 teaspoon cardamom powder 1 tablespoon pista (pistachio), shredded 1 tablespoon badam (almonds), shredded 2 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter) Method: 1. Heat ghee in […]

Spicy and creamy vegetables in sour mustard sauce and hot chilli sauce Ingredients: 1/2 cup green peas 2 spring onion, chopped 1 capsicum, chopped 1/2 cup cauliflower, coarsely chopped 1 carrot, sliced 5-6 french beans, sliced 5-6 mushrooms, sliced (optional) 1 tablespoon mustard sauce 2 tablespoon tomato ketchup 1 tablespoon red chilli sauce 1/2 cup […]

Pasta made with fresh tomatoes and herbs in olive oil Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups dried pasta (penne or rigatoni or fusilli) 12 tomatoes, chopped 2 teaspoon minced garlic 1 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley, basil, oregano and mint) 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) Grated parmesan cheese for garnishing 1/4 […]