A famous breakfast preparation, made of rava upma with mustard seeds and curry leaves Ingredients: 1 cup suji or upma rava (semolina) 1 inch grated ginger 1-2 whole dry red chilies 1 medium size onion, sliced 2 cups water 1/2 cup smooth curd 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp white urad dal (spilt black gram) […]

Preparation for the dry masala for Sambar, a spicy lentil and vegetable dish Ingredients: 1/4 cup coriander seeds 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 1/4 cup whole dry red chilies (or to taste) 1 teaspoon whole black pepper 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds 1/8 cup bengal gram 1/8 cup white […]

A spicy and tangy soup famous in south India Ingredients: 1/2 cup tuwar dal (split gram) Pinch of turmeric powder 1 tbsp rasam powder 2 tbsp tamarind pulp 1 sprig curry leaves Pinch of hing (asafoetida) 1/2 tsp sugar Chopped coriander leaves for garnishing 1 tsp oil or ghee (clarified butter) 1/2 tsp mustard seeds […]

Popular South Indian Chutney made with coconut and spices Ingredients: 1 cup grated fresh coconut 2 whole dry red chilies 2 teaspoon white urad dal (split black lentils) 1 small piece dry tamarind (optional) 1 tablespoon dahi (yogurt) Salt to taste 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 4-5 fresh curry leaves 1 tablespoon oil Method: 1. Heat […]

Popular Rajasthani recipe of puffed maize dough dumplings (Baati) served with dal Ingredients: For Baati 2 cups (400 gm) maize flour (makka ka aata) 1/2 cup (100 gm) wheat flour 1 1/2 cup (100 gm) ghee (clarified butter) or oil Salt to taste For Dal 1/2 tablespoon urad dal (split black lentils) 1 1/2 tablespoon […]

Aromatic and delicious Chinese fried rice with chicken and prawn in a spicy red sauce Ingredients: 1 cups basmati rice or long grained rice 1/2 cup shredded chicken 1/2 cup shredded prawns 1 sliced onion 1/2 cup chopped spring onion 1 cup sliced capsicum and red bell pepper 1/2 cup french beans, cut at an […]

Ingredients: 1 cup yellow tuwar dal (split gram) 1/4 teaspoon sesame seeds 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds Pinch of asafoetida 2 tablespoon crushed jaggery 1 green chilli, chopped 1/4 teaspoon haldi (turmeric powder) 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder 2 tablespoon lemon juice Chopped coriander and 1 teaspoon grated coconut for garnishing 2 tablespoon oil or ghee […]

Aromatic and delicious Chinese fried rice with vegetables in a spicy red sauce Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice or long grained rice 1 sliced onion 1/2 cup chopped spring onion 1 cup sliced capsicum and red bell pepper 1/4 cup corn kernels 1/2 cup french beans, cut at an angle 1/2 cup shredded cabbage 1/4 […]

Large crepe made with fermented rice and lentil batter, stuffed with a spicy potato masala Ingredients: For Dosa 3 cups (600 gm) long grain rice 1 cup (200 gm) urad dal (spilt black gram) 2 tsp fenugreek seeds For Masala 2-3 large boiled coarsely mashed potatoes 1 large onion, thinly sliced 3-4 green chilies, finely […]

Famous Chinese delicacy made with chicken in a spicy and salty brown sauce Ingredients: For Chicken Marinate: 2 1/2 cups (500 gm) skinless and boneless chicken breast halves 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste 1 egg 2 tablespoon maida (plain flour) 1 tablespoon cornflour 2 tablespoon soya sauce 1 teaspoon vinegar 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoon oil […]

Thick round savory crepe, a popular South Indian preparation Ingredients: 3 cups (600 gm) long grain rice 1 cup (200 gm) urad dal (spilt black gram) 1 onion, finely chopped 1 tomato, finely chopped 4 green chilies, finely chopped Oil for shallow frying Salt to taste Method: 1. Wash rice and urad dal separately and […]

Spicy Lentil and vegetable preparation, popular in South India Ingredients: 1 medium sized brinjal (egg plant), diced 1 drum stick, cut into 3 inch pieces 4 ladies finger (optional), cut into 2 inch pieces 1/4 cup diced pumpkin 1/4 cup diced lauki or ghiya (bottlegourd) 1 cup tuwar dal (split gram) 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder […]

Delicious and spicy fried rice made with crispy vegetables Ingredients: 2 cups boiled rice 2 big onions 2 spring onions 3-4 big carrots 3-4 big capsicum 1/2 cup (100 gm) cabbage 1/2 cup french beans 2-3 sliced cayenne pepper or red chilies 2 teaspoon ginger- garlic paste 2 tablespoon soya sauce 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 […]

Healthy and spicy Indori poha, apt for breakfast Ingredients: 2 cups poha or chiwda (flaked, beaten rice) 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1/4 teaspoon saunf (fennel seeds) 2 chopped green chilies 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder (optional) 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 teaspoon sugar (or to taste) 2 tablespoon Indori bhujiya (sev) […]

Famous Chinese delicacy made with cauliflower florets in spicy sauce Ingredients: For Manchurians 2 cups cauliflower florets 6 tablespoon maida (plain flour) 2 tablespoon cornflour 2 teaspoon soya sauce Oil for frying Salt to taste For Gravy 1/2 cup cubed onion 1/2 cup cubed capsicum 2 spring onions, cut at an angle 1 tablespoon chopped […]

Spicy noodles made in vegetables and cashewnut gravy Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup (300 gm) noodles 1 tablespoon ginger 1/2 cup chopped spring onions 3 red chilies 1/2 cup roasted cashewnuts 1 sliced red bell pepper 1/2 cup sliced baby corn 1/2 cup bean sprouts 1/2 cup thinly sliced tofu (optional) 2 teaspoon red chilli flakes […]

Popular Rajasthani recipe of puffed wheat dough dumplings (Baati) served with dal Ingredients: For Baati 2 cups (400 gm) wheat flour 1/4 cup (50 gm) semolina (suji) 1 cup (100 gm) ghee (clarified butter) or oil Salt to taste For Dal 1/2 tablespoon urad dal (split black lentils) 1 1/2 tablespoon yellow tuwar dal (split […]

Crispy snack made with bread and sesame seeds topping Ingredients: 6 slices of bread of your choice 1 1/2 cup minced prawns 2 minced garlic cloves 1 large finely chopped spring onion 1 egg white, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon cornflour 1 teaspoon sesame oil or vegetable oil 1 teaspoon soya sauce 5 tablespoon white sesame […]

Famous flat noodles made with tossed vegetables Ingredients: 2 cups boiled flat (hakka) noodles 1 cup chopped spring onion 1 cup sliced capsicum 1/2 cup grated carrots 1/4 cup bean sprouts 1/4 cup sliced tofu (optional) 1/4 cup sliced celery stems 3 dried red chilies (to taste) 2 peeled whole garlic cloves 1 teaspoon green […]

Famous Chinese hot and spicy chicken soup, very easy to prepare Ingredients: For Chicken Stock 1 piece chicken breast 6 cups water 1 tablespoon celery chopped 2 inch ginger piece 1/2 teaspoon whole black pepper 1 teaspoon salt For Soup 1/2 cup cooked and shredded chicken breasts 4 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms […]