Fried snack made of onion and capsicum rings Ingredients: 1 cup besan (gram flour) 1 large onions cut into 1/2 inch thick rings 1 large capsicum cut into 1/2 inch thick rings 1 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder Salt to taste Oil for frying Method: 1. Mix gram flour, red chilli […]

Fried snack made of onion and covered in spicy gram flour batter Ingredients: 1/2 cup besan (gram flour) 1 tablespoon corn flour 2 large onions cut into rings 1 teaspoon red chilli powder Salt to taste Oil for frying Method: 1. Mix onion, salt and red chilli powder and keep aside for 10-15 minutes. 2. […]

Spicy and crispy crumbled bread snack Ingredients: 10-12 bread slices 1 large chopped onion 2 green chilies chopped 1 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon lemon juice 2 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves 2 tablespoon oil Salt to taste […]

Salty steamed cake made from gram flour Ingredients: 2 cups besan (gram flour) Pinch of turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder 1 teaspoon citric acid 2 teaspoon sugar 1 1/4 cups water 1 tablespoon eno Salt to taste For Tadka 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon sesame seeds 2-3 green chilies 1 sprig curry […]

Ingredients: 1 kg thick curd 3/4 cup powdered sugar Few strands saffron (soaked in 1 teaspoon warm milk) 2 teaspoon cardamom powder 2 tablespoon pistachios and almonds, julienne Method: 1. Hang curd in a muslin cloth until all the liquid has drained off (approximately 2-3 hours). 2. Rub saffron into the warm milk until it […]

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 […]