Soft and tender dumplings in spicy yoghurt Ingredients: 1 cup sabut urad dal (black lentils) 1/4 cup yellow moong dal (split green gram) 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 1/2 cup (500 gms) yogurt (dahi) 2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder 1 teaspoon red chilli powder 1 teaspoon rock salt (kala namak) 1/2 teaspoon sugar powder 3 […]

Ingredients: 50 gm sev 50 gm roasted peanut 50 gm coarsely crushed paapri 100 gm phuliyan, parwal or puffed rice 1 teaspoon chaat masala 1 small onion, very finely chopped 2 tablespoon finely chopped raw mango(optional) 2 green chillis, deseeded, finely chopped 1 tomato finely chopped 2 tablespoon finely chopped coriander leaves juice of 1 […]

Delicious snack that is made with mashed potatoes, spices and herbs Ingredients: 2 cups potatoes boiled, peeled and mashed 1/2 cup chopped onions (optional) 1-2 chopped green chilli 1 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 cup gram flour Vegetable oil as required Salt to taste Method: 1. Mix […]

Spicy and delightful mashed potato patties Ingredients: 4-5 potatoes boiled, peeled and mashed 2 teaspoon corn flour 1/2 cup boiled green peas (optional) 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 1 teaspoon red chilli powder Salt to taste Oil for shallow frying Method: 1. Combine mashed potato, green peas, cumin […]

Stuffed prism shaped snack filled with potato masala Ingredients: For Pastry or Cover 2 cups maida (plain flour) 3 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter)/oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ajwain (carom seeds) Warm water for kneading For Stuffing 2 large potatoes boiled, peeled, coarsely mashed 1/4 cup boiled green peas 2 chopped green chilies 2 tablespoon […]

North Indian delicacy made of mashed brinjals, herbs and spices Ingredients: 1 large purple brinjal (aubergine) 1/4 cup green peas (optional) For onion paste 2 large onions 2 green chilies 1 inch of ginger 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder 1 teaspoon red chilli powder 2 cup tomato puree 2-3 tablespoon cooking […]

Red kidney beans prepared in a spicy onion and tomato gravy Ingredients: 1 cup rajma (red kidney beans) 1 medium sized onion 3 green chilies 1 inch of ginger 1 cup tomato puree 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 small piece of cinnamon 1 black cardamom 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/4 teaspoon kasoori methi powder […]

Smooth and healthy plain tomato soup Ingredients: 1/2 kg red ripe tomatoes 1.5 inch chopped ginger (optional) 1 clove garlic (optional) 1 sliced green chilli (optional) 2 1/2 cups water 1 teaspoon black pepper powder 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon-clove powder 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder (as per taste) 1 teaspoon cornflour (dissolved in water) 1 teaspoon […]

Spicy and delicious mix of capsicum and paneer Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups paneer, diced 2 cups sliced capsicum 1 1/2 cups sliced onion 1/2 cup tomato puree 1 teaspoon garlic paste (optional) 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera) 2 teaspoon red cilli powder 1 teaspoon haldi (turmeric) powder 2 teaspoon coriander powder 1 teaspoon garam masala […]

Plain whole meal flour round chapatis Ingredients: 2 cup whole meal (wheat) flour 1/2 teaspoon salt Water for kneading Method: 1. Sieve flour, add salt and mix well using your hands. 2. Add water a little at a time and knead into a medium soft dough. 3. Keep the dough covered with a wet muslin […]

Delicious and hot evening snack that is made with chana dal and spices Ingredients: 2 cups chana dal (split bengal gram) 1 finely chopped onion 4-5 crushed green chilies 2 tablespoon finely chopped coriander 1 teaspoon garam masala 1 tablespoon gram flour 1 tablespoon cornflour 1 tablespoon ghee Oil to deep fry Salt to taste […]

Ingredients: 6 eggs 1 medium onion, chopped 2 chopped green chilies 1 chopped tomato 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste 1 teaspoon red chilli powder Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing 2 tablespoon vegetable oil Salt to taste Method: 1. Beat eggs in a bowl, add salt, red chilli powder, beat well and […]

Ingredients: 2 eggs 1 meduim sized chopped onion 1 small sized chopped tomato 2 chopped green chilies 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon garam masala 1 teaspoon butter Salt to taste Method: 1. Beat the two eggs thoroughly in a bowl. 2. Add onions, tomatoes, green chillies and mix well. 3. Add red chilli […]

Delicious, aromatic and sweet ladoos made with narial Ingredients: 3-4 cups desiccated coconut powder 1 tin condensed milk 1 cup fresh milk Method: 1. Combine milk with condensed milk and cook over low heat. 2. Add coconut powder, keeping 2 teaspoons coconut powder aside for later use. 3. Cook until the mixture leaves the sides […]

Delicious and sweet ladoos made with besan Ingredients: 4 cups gram flour (besan) 1 1/4 cup pure ghee (clarified butter) 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon cardamom powder 1/2 cup chopped almonds and pistachios (pista) Method: 1. Heat ghee in a pan. 2. Add gram flour and fry it over medium heat stirring continuously until brown. […]

Fresh curd raita with onion, capsicum, cucumber and tomato mix Ingredients: 2 cups curd 1 small onion chopped 1 small tomato chopped 1/2 small capsicum chopped 1 small cucumber chopped 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves 2 teaspoon chopped green chilies 1/2 teaspoon red chilli pepper 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder (optional) 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin […]

A spicy rice delicacy with boiled eggs in onion, tomato and curd gravy Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups basmati rice or long grained rice 6 hard boiled eggs 2 chopped onions 2 chopped tomatoes 1 1/2 inch ginger 3-4 garlic cloves 3-4 green chilies 3 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves 1 tablespoon chopped mint leaves (optional) 2 […]

Nutritious and delicately flavored milk with cardamom and nuts Ingredients: 3 glasses chilled or warm milk (Measure with Serving Glass) 1 cup blanched and de-skinned almonds 1 cup pistachios (pista) 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder 2 teaspoon cardamom powder 2 tablespoon kevada essence (optional) 2 teaspoon rose water 1 teaspoon dry almond juliennes for each glass […]

Instant Indian cold coffee which sweet and refreshing Ingredients: 3 glasses chilled milk preferably full cream (Measure with Serving Glass) 5 teaspoons coffee powder of your choice 1/2 cup hot water Sugar to taste 1/2 glass crushed ice Chocolate powder for garnishing Method: 1. Dissolve coffee powder and sugar in hot water and whisk well […]

A fresh and refreshing drink made with grapes and spices Ingredients: 4 1/2 glasses water (Measure with Serving Glass) 1 cup green and seedless grapes 3 tablespoon finely ground sugar 1/2 teaspoon pepper powder 1 teaspoon roasted cumin seeds powder 1/2 teaspoon rock salt 2 teaspoon lemon juice Freshly sliced lime for garnishing Method: 1. […]