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 […]

Healthy and quick snack made with soybean Ingredients: 1 cup dry soya chunks 1 cup dry roasted peanuts 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 1/2 cups whole meal flour (wheat flour) 1/4 teaspoon ajwain seeds (carom seeds) 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder Salt to taste 1 tablespoon oil Oil for frying Method: 1. Grind dry soya […]

Famous Indo-Chinese Stir Fried noodles made with vegetables Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups noodles 1/2 cup sliced onion 1/2 cup sliced capsicum 1/2 cup shredded cabbage 1/2 cup sliced carrot 1/2 cup french beans, cut at an angle 1 teaspoon garlic paste 2 tablespoon soya sauce 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 tablespoon chili sauce 2 tablespoon oil […]

Ingredients: 2 cup (400 gm) bhindi (lady finger), sliced 1 large onion, sliced 2 green chilies, sliced 1 teaspoon red chilli powder 3 teaspoon coriander powder Pinch of turmeric powder 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves for garnishing 2 tablespoon oil Salt to taste Method: 1. Heat oil, […]

Healthy and freshly prepared dip Ingredients: 2 avocados 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoon chopped onions 2 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil Salt to taste Method: 1. Remove seeds from avocado and mash with the help of a fork. 2. Mix lemon juice, onions, salt, and olive oil with mashed avocado. 3. Cover the […]

Fresh green coriander chutney with garlic Ingredients: 2 cups fresh coriander leaves 4-5 green chilies (as per taste) 1 tablespoon curd 1 inch ginger 2-3 garlic cloves 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon ajwain (carom seeds) 1 teaspoon rock salt 2 teaspoon lemon juice Salt to taste Method: 1. In a blender grind the coriander […]

Ingredients: 11/2 cup chana dal (bengal gram) 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 green cardamom 1 black cardamom 1 stick cinnamon 2-4 cloves 2-3 whole red chilies 1 onion finely chopped 2 tomato finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon haldi (turmeric powder) 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 1 teaspoon kasoori methi powder 2 tablespoon […]

Fresh curd raita with doodhi and spices Ingredients: 1 cup curd 1/2 cup grated ghiya or lauki (bottlegourd) 2 green chilies chopped (optional) 1/4 teaspoon rock salt Pinch of black pepper powder Red chilli powder to taste Salt to taste 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds Pinch of asafoetida 1 teaspoon ghee (clarified butter) Chopped coriander leaves […]

Ingredients: 1 cup bread crumbs 1/2 cup condensed milk 1/4 cup desiccated coconut Ghee for frying 100 gms cooking chocolate 1 tablespoon desiccated coconut Method: 1. Mix bread crumbs, coconut and condensed milk in a mixing bowl. 2. Now make oval shape dumplings with mixture. 3. Heat ghee in a deep pan and fry them […]