Healthy, spicy and digestive butter milk Ingredients: 2 glasses of slightly sour yogurt (Measure with Serving Glass) 2 glasses chilled water (Measure with Serving Glass) 1 inch finely grated ginger Pinch of hing (asafoetida) 2 finely chopped green chilies coriander leaves 1 tablespoon finely chopped 1 1/2 teaspoon oil 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 8-10 curry […]

Hot and spicy pasta with cauliflower and carrot Ingredients: 2 cups Italian pasta 3 tablespoon olive oil or cooking oil 1 large sliced onion 2 garlic cloves minced (optional) 2 chopped capsicum 1/4 cup grated carrot 1/2 cup grated cauliflower 1 cup chopped tomatoes 2 tablespoon sun-dried tomato paste (optional) 2 teaspoon basil powder (herb) […]

A famous Kashmiri delicacy, very rich and sweet Pulao, full of fruits and nuts Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice 1 cup milk 2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 4 cloves 1 inch cinnamon 3 cardamoms 1-2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon sugar 3-4 strands (1 gm) saffron (kesar) 3 teaspoon ghee (clarified butter) 1 cup […]

Vegetable stew made with tomatoes and herbs Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, cubed 1 capsicum or green pepper, cubed 2 small brinjal (baigan), cubed 1-2 fresh zucchini (tori), cubed 1/2 cup cubed yellow summer squash or pumpkin (optional) 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 bay leaf 6 tomatoes, chopped 3 tbsp parsley, chopped […]

Ingredients: 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 1/4 cups icing sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 cup margarine or butter 1/3 cup strong coffee Method: 1. Mix together icing sugar and cocoa powder and keep aside. 2. In a bowl, beat margarine or butter, until light and smooth. 3. Gradually add sugar and cocoa powder mixture, […]

A popular Indian preparation of mashed vegetable and potatoes in spicy masala, served with fried pav bread Ingredients: For Bhaji 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 spring onions, finely chopped 1 large capsicum, finely chopped 3-4 green chilies, finely chopped 2 teaspoon garlic paste 1 cup chopped tomatoes 2 medium sized, boiled and mashed potatoes […]

Sweet guava preparation with spices Ingredients: 2 cup finely chopped guava (amrud) 1 1/2 tablespoon crushed jaggery (gud) 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder Pinch of garam masala 2 tablespoon oil Salt to taste Method: 1. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and allow it to […]

Delicious lentils tossed with palak, tomatoes and garlic Ingredients: 3/4 cup urad dal (split white lentil) or yellow moong dal (green gram) 1 cup chopped spinach 3-4 minced garlic 1 chopped tomato 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 3-4 dry red chilies 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon amchur (dry mango powder) 1/4 teaspoon red chilli powder […]

Crispy snack made with bread and sesame seeds topping Ingredients: 6 slices of bread of your choice 1 cup boiled and mashed vegetables (carrots, french beans, potato) 2 minced garlic cloves 1 large finely chopped spring onion 1 egg white, lightly beaten (optional) 1 tablespoon cornflour 1 teaspoon sesame oil or vegetable oil 1 teaspoon […]

Crispy Chinese snack made with spicy vegetable stuffing in flour pastry Ingredients: For Pastry 1 1/4 cup (250 gm) maida (plain flour) 1 egg or baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt For Stuffing 1/2 cup shredded cabbage 1/2 cup spring onion 1/2 cup grated carrot 1/2 cup shredded french beans 1/2 cup shredded celery (optional) 3 […]

Spicy Crunchy Papad with vegetable garnish Ingredients: 4 roasted or deep fried papad (urad or moong dal) 2 tbsp finely chopped onion 2 tbsp finely chopped tomato 1 tbsp finely chopped cabbage 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander 1 tsp finely chopped green chilies (or as per taste) 2 tsp chaat masala powder 1/4 tsp red […]

A delightful muglai dish Ingredients: For Kofta 4 medium boiled and mashed potatoes 2-3 green chilies, finely chopped (optional) 1/2 tsp cumin seeds powder 1/4 cup (50 gm) khoya or mawa 1/4 cup (50 gm) paneer 1 tbsp raisins 2 tbsp cornflour Salt to taste Oil for frying For Gravy 1/2 cup (100 gm) cream […]

Healthy salad with sprouts and chaat masala Ingredients: 1/2 cup boiled rajma (kidney beans) 1/2 cup sprouted green dal (moong whole) blanched 1/4 cup chopped paneer 1/4 cup yellow & red pepper chopped 1/2 cup tomato chopped 1/2 cup onion chopped (optional) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 tablespoon chaat masala 1/2 tablespoon cumin powder 1 […]

Sweet carrot preparation with spices Ingredients: 2 cup finely chopped carrots 2 tablespoon crushed jaggery (gud) 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder Pinch of garam masala 2 tablespoon oil Salt to taste Method: 1. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and allow it to crackle. 2. […]

Creamy and sour French dressing for fresh salad Ingredients: 3 tablespoon olive oil or normal vegetable oil 3 tablespoon ground sugar 1/4 teaspoon mustard powder 1/2 teaspoon pepper powder 2 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 cup sour cream 1 garlic clove, halved Method: 1. Put all ingredients in a jar and cover with a lid. 2. […]

Delicious pizza with mushrooms and spinach toppings Ingredients: 2 pizza breads 1 cup prepared tomato pizza spread 2 cups mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 cup fresh spinach 1 teaspoon garlic paste 1/2 cup diced onions 1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon dry oregano herb 1 teaspoon oil or olive oil Salt and pepper to […]

Spicy fried idli snack Ingredients: 8-10 idlis, cut into four 1 medium chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder 2 sprig curry leaves 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1-2 dry red chilies 1 teaspoon lemon juice 2 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves 2 teaspoon […]

Fried snack made of vegetables and covered in spicy gram flour batter Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup besan (gram flour) 1 tablespoon corn meal flour 1 big potato, sliced 1/2 cup small cauliflower florets 1 small onion, sliced 1 tablespoon chopped cabbage 1-2 chopped green chilies 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander 1/4 teaspoon ajwain (carom seeds) […]

Healthy and spicy vermicelli snack Ingredients: 1 cup (200 gm) thick vermicelli (seviyan) 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 chopped green chilies 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 medium potato, thinly diced 2 tablespoon peas (optional) Chopped coriander leaves […]

Healthy and creamy white spinach soup Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh spinach, chopped 2 tablespoon chopped onions 1 teaspoon corn flour 3 1/2 cups milk 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoon butter Salt and pepper to taste Method: 1. Mix water, milk and corn flour together and keep aside. 2. Heat butter in a pan, add onions […]