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 […]

Spicy Spaghetti made with chilli and garlic Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups spaghetti 5 large minced garlic cloves 3 crushed dry red chilli peppers 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Salt to taste Method: 1. Boil spaghetti in lightly salted water for 8 to 10 minutes or until done. Drain […]

Wonderful summertime spaghetti made with vegetables and tomatoes in Italian herbs Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups spaghetti 2 1/4 cups chopped tomatoes 1 medium chopped onion 6 chopped green or black pitted olives 2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/3 cup fresh parsley 2 tablespoon fresh basil 3 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder […]

Yummy Pasta made with grilled vegetables and herbs Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups dried pasta (penne or rigatoni or fusilli) 12 ripe tomatoes 2 medium onions, peeled 2 medium sized capsicums 1 red chilli, chopped 8 chopped black olives 1 cup chopped fresh parsley and basil 2 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder 1/2 […]

Delicious Pasta in creamy mushroom garlic sauce Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups dried pasta (penne or rigatoni or fusilli) 2 1/4 cups coarsely chopped small mushrooms 4 large coarsely chopped garlic cloves 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 1 finely chopped red chilli pepper (optional) 1/4 cup chopped parsley Grated cheese for garnishing […]

Perfect winter Italian recipe of white beans and pasta Ingredients: 3 cups cooked cannellini beans (white beans) 2 cups small dried pasta of your choice 1 cup peeled and chopped carrots 2 celery stalks, chopped 1/4 cup chopped red onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 large tomatoes 4-5 cups vegetable stock (for non-vegetarian version use […]

Tasty macaroni in white sauce and gorgonzola cheese. Optionally add diced roasted chicken, sausage or browned ground beef for a non-vegetarian version Ingredients: 4 cups dried macaroni 3 cups white sauce 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 cup gorgonzola cheese 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes Salt to taste Method: 1. Boil […]

Ingredients: 1 cup curd 1/2 cup chopped bathua 1/4 teaspoon rock salt Red chilli powder to taste Salt to taste 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 teaspoon ghee (clarified butter) Method: 1. Beat curd with salt until smooth. 2. Heat 1 tsp ghee and sauté bathua until tender and no water remains. 3. Mix bathua and […]

Popular preparation of rice and vegetables in tamarind juice, originates in the Karnataka region of India Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups rice 1/2 cup tuwar dal (split gram) 1 fresh carrot, chopped 2 fresh drumsticks, cut into 1 inch pieces 1/2 cup french beans, cut into 1 inch pieces 1/2 cup chopped onion Pinch of turmeric […]

Idlis made with Semolina or Rava, preparation originates in the south Indian region of Kerala Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup medium thick suji or rava (semolina) 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 2 tablespoon chopped curry leaves 2-3 finely chopped green chilies (optional) 1 teaspoon chana dal (bengal gram) 1 teaspoon urad dal (split black gram) 1/4 teaspoon […]

Preparation for the dry masala for Rasam, a spicy soup Ingredients: 2 cup (400 gm) tuwar dal (split gram) 2 cup (400 gm) chana dal (bengal gram) 3 cup coriander seeds 1 cup dry whole red chilies 1 tbsp dry curry leaves 1 tbsp fenugreek seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp asafoetida Method: 1. […]

Ingredients: 1 cup yellow tuwar dal (split gram) 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds Pinch of asafoetida 1/4 teaspoon kasoori methi (dry fenugreek leaves) 2 green chilies, chopped 1/4 teaspoon haldi (turmeric powder) 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder 1 tablespoon lemon juice Chopped coriander for garnishing 2 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter) Salt to […]

Plain large crepe made with fermented rice and lentil batter Ingredients: 3 cups (600 gm) long grain rice 1 cup (200 gm) urad dal (spilt black gram) 2 tsp 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 […]