Delicious, healthy and creamy soup made with sweet corn Ingredients: 1 cup cooked sweet corn kernels (fresh, canned or frozen) 2 finelly chopped spring onion 1 1/2 cups vegetable stock or corn stock 2 tablespoon cornflour (smoothly dissolved in 2 tablespoon milk) 2 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon oil or butter 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 1 […]

Green and healthy rice cooked with spinach and tomato Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice or long grained rice 1 onion finely chopped 2 tomatoes finely chopped 1 1/2 cup washed, finely chopped spinach (palak) 1 teaspoon fresh coriander finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon coriander (dhaniya) powder 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon […]

Rich and spicy red lentil soup Ingredients: 1/4 cup masoor dal (red lentils) (soaked in water) 1 small onion, chopped 1 teaspoon ginger paste 1 teaspoon garlic paste 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds 1 cup diced carrot 1/3 cup finely chopped celery or coriander leaves 2 cups water 1/2 cup coconut milk 2 tablespoon tomato puree […]

Ingredients: 3 egg whites 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar or 3 teaspoon lemon juice 1 cup (200 gm) powdered sugar Method: 1. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar or lemon juice in a bowl, until foamy. You can use an electric beater. 2. Gradually add sugar, beating well. 3. Beat for 5-7 minutes. 4. […]

Soft and crunchy fried Vadas is a traditional South Indian recipe, made from fermented rice and lentil batter Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup urad dal (split black gram, skinless) 1 tbsp raw rice Pinch of hing (asafoetida) 8-10 curry leaves, chopped 1 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp crushed black peppers Oil for frying Salt to taste […]

Spicy and delicious dry roasted besan bhaji with vegetables Ingredients: 5-6 tablespoon besan (gram flour) 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 small capsicum, chopped 1 inch ginger, grated 1-2 garlic cloves, minced (optional) 2 green chilies, chopped 2 tablespoon mixed vegetable (carrot, beans, peas, corn kernels) 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 sprig […]

Ingredients: 3 medium raw mangoes (chopped in chunks) 1 tablespoon crushed mustard seeds 1/2 tablespoon crushed fenugreek seeds (methi) 1/2 tablespoon aniseed (sauf) 1/2 cup red chilli powder 1/2 cup salt 1/5 cup turmeric powder 1 cup oil (any refined oil) glass, china or earthen pickle jar Method: 1. Place chunks in jar. Sprinkle 1/2 […]

A famous Indian sweet made of cashewnuts Ingredients: 2 cups cashewnut (soaked in water for 1 hour) 1 cup sugar Water (for sugar syrup) as required 1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter) 1-2 drops kevada essence 2 chandi (silver) warak for decoration Method: 1. Drain and blend cashewnut to a fine paste, use as little water […]

Salsa dip, a spicy blend of tomatoes, peppers, herbs, and spices Ingredients: 2 large tomatoes 2 med onions, finely chopped 1 big capsicum, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoon tomato sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 2 teaspoon red chilli flakes 1 teaspoon dried oregano herb 1 tablespoon oil Salt to taste Method: 1. Blanch […]

Ingredients: 1 cup sour dahi (curd) 3 cups water 2 tablespoon besan (bengal gram) 2 dry red chilies 1 sprig curry leaves Pinch of hing (asafoetida) powder 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds 1/ 4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon red chilli powder 1 tablespoon oil 1 tablespoon fresh […]

Quick and easy pasta made with four types of Italian cheese and cream sauce Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups dried pasta (penne, rigatoni or fusilli) 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup chopped spring onion 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup grated fontina cheese 1/3 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese 1/3 cup marscapone cheese 1/2 teaspoon black […]

Crispy and cheesy bread pizza made with vegetables Ingredients: 12 slices of bread of your choice 1 cup tomato pizza sauce (see basics) 1 cup chopped tomatoes 1 cup chopped onions 1 cup chopped capsicum 2 cups grated cheese for garnishing Salt and pepper to taste Method: 1. Preheat oven to 250°F. 2. Apply a […]

Plain steamed rice Ingredients: 2 cup long grained rice or basmati rice 4 cups water 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) Method: 1. Wash rice thoroughly with water and soak for 15 minutes. 2. Drain and keep aside. 3. Boil water in a pan and pour rice in it. Add salt. Cover and cook for 40-45 minutes […]

Ingredients: 1/2 tsp vanilla essence 1/4 cup (50 gm) butter 1/4 cup icing sugar 2 tbsp milk Method: 1. Mix all the ingredients together and heat the mixture for one minute, over high heat. 2. Remove from heat and pour on any baked cake (vanilla cake, chocolate cake, etc), just after removing from the oven […]

Ingredients: 1 cup sour dahi (curd) 3 cups water 2 tablespoon besan (bengal gram) 3 tablespoon mangodi (see in basic preparations) Pinch of hing (asafoetida) powder 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds 1/ 4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon red chilli powder 1 tablespoon oil 1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves finely chopped Salt […]

Fresh curd raita with onoin and tomato mix Ingredients: 2 cups curd 1 small onion 1 small tomato 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder Salt to taste Method: 1. Beat curd and salt until smooth. 2. Chop onion and tomatoes and add into curd. 3. Add cumin […]

Ingredients: 1/2 cup Rajama (Red kidney bean) (soaked and boiled) 1/2 cup Kabuli chana( Chik peas) (soaked and boiled) 1/2 cup Lobia(Black eye bean) (soaked and boiled) 1/2 cup Onion chopped 2 tablespoon chopped coriander 1 tablespoon chopped pudina 1/2 cup Pomegranate seeds 2 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon rock salt […]

Capsicum stuffed with spicy onion and potato filling Ingredients: 8-10 medium sized capsicum (shimala mirch) 3-4 boiled, peeled and mashed potatoes 1 chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder 1 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon coriander (dhania) powder 1/4 teaspoon turmeric (haldi) powder 1/4 teaspoon amchur (dry mango powder) 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 […]

Healthy and delicious vegetable stew in vegetable stock Ingredients: 1 cup sliced celery 1 cup diced carrots (optional) 1 cup diced potatoes 1 cup sliced green beans or french beans 1 cup chopped tomatoes 1 cup vegetable stock (optional) 2 sliced onions 1-2 chopped garlic cloves 1 inch ginger 1 bay leaf 1 tsp sugar […]

Healthy and spicy vegetable poha, apt for breakfast Ingredients: 2 cups poha or chiwda (flaked, beaten rice) 1 tablespoon kadi patta (curry leaves) 1 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 2 chopped green chilies 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste 1 tablespoon chopped onion 1 tablespoon chopped capsicum 1 tablespoon peas 1 small peeled, thinly diced potato 1 tablespoon […]