Ingredients: • 1/2 cup – Channa dal, cooked • 1/2 cup – Urad dal, cooked • 1/2 cup – Rajma or Red kidney beans • 1 tsp – Cumin powder • 1 tsp – Coriander powder • 1 tsp – Red Chilli powder (paprika or cayenne) • 1/2 tsp – Turmeric • 1 tbsp – […]

Ingredients: • For the cups: • 6 slices – bread • 1 tsp – pepper-cumin powder • Salt to Taste • Oil to Fry • For the Filling: • 1/2 cup – grated Paneer • 1 cup – grated Cabbage • 1 cup – grated Carrot • 1 cup – finely sliced Onion • 1 […]

Thick crusted pizza with wheat crust and healthy vegetable toppings Ingredients: 2 wheat pizza breads 1 cup prepared tomato pizza spread 1/4 cup green and red peppers, cut into strips 1/4 cup onion rings 1 cup mozzarella cheese 1/2 teaspoon dry oregano herb Salt and pepper to taste Method: 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees […]

Ingredients: • 5 Cardamom (seeds) • 1 small stick Cinnamon • 5 Cloves • 2 tsp – sesame seeds • 2 tsp – Coriander seeds • 2 tsp – desiccated Coconut • 10 black pepper Corns • 1 tsp – oil Method: Heat oil in pan and saute cinnamon, cloves and cardamom. Turn off the […]

Ingredients: • 50 gms – peepramul powdered finely • 1/2 cup lukewarm water Method: Put peepramul in a cup. Pour 1/2 cup lukewarm water over it, stir. Drink it immediately. Recipe courtesy of Saroj Kering

Ingredients: • 2 – apples • 1/2 – Pear • 1/2 – Orange • 1/2 – medium sized Capsicum • 4 – Carrots • 2 sticks – Celery • 1/4 – Cucumber • few Raisins Method: Chop the fruits and coarsely grate the vegetables. Mix in a bowl and place in the fridge. Serve cold. […]

Ingredients: • 200 g – cashews • 100 g – chick pea flour (besan) • 1 tbsp – Rice flour • 1 tsp – Red Chilli powder • A pinch of Asafoetida (hing) • salt to taste • Oil to fry Method: Soak the cashews for about 5 mins in cold water and drain them. […]

Ingredients: • 1 cup – Toor Dal • 6-8 sprigs – Fresh Asparagus sticks • 1/2 tsp – mustard • 1/2 tsp – Cumin seeds • 1/4 tsp – Hing (asafoetida) • 2 to 3 – Green chillies, medium sized • Coriander leaves, chopped • A few Curry leaves • A pinch of Garam Masala […]

Ingredients: • 1 lb – Brussels sprout • 2 flakes – Garlic • 1/2 tsp – cumin • A pinch – Turmeric powder • 1/4 tsp – chilli powder • 1 tbsp – Coconut (fresh, grated) • 1 tsp – oil • Mustard Seeds and Curry leaves for seasoning • Salt to taste Method: Chop […]

Ingredients: • 1/2 cup – Dalia (broken wheat) • 2 tbsp – oil • 2 medium-sized onions, sliced • 2 tsp – ginger-garlic paste • 2 capsicums, finely chopped • 3 cups – vegetables (peas, cauliflower, carrot, etc.), finely chopped • 1 cup – Milk • 3 tbsp – Corn flour • 2 tsp – […]

Tasty and different pizza stuffed with vegetable stuffing made in spicy tomato sauce Ingredients: For Pizza 1 packet active dry yeast 3/4 cup warm water 3 cups all-purpose flour (maida) 1 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoon olive oil For Tomato Sauce 2 medium sized onions, chopped 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes 2 teaspoon ginger garlic paste […]

Ingredients: • 1 cup – split (yellow) moong dal • 1/2 cup – Ghee • 3/4 cups to 1 cup – Sugar • 1/2 cup – Milk • Cashews/raisins roasted in Ghee for garnishing • 1/2 tsp – Cardamom powder • A few strands of Saffron Method: Soak 1 cup moong dal overnight. Next morning, […]

Ingredients: • 2 cup – Urad Dal • 2 cup – Coconut, grated • 3 tsp – Coriander seeds (dhania) • 1 tsp – Methi seeds (fenugreek) • 6 – 8 – Red Chillies • 1/2 lime-size ball of tamarind, soaked in water • 3 tsp – Jaggery • Oil to deep fry • Salt […]

Ingredients: 2 cups sour dahi (curd) 2 tablespoon gud (jaggery) 2 tablespoon besan (bengal gram) 2 sprig curry leaves 2 green chilies, chopped 1 inch ginger, chopped 3-4 cloves Pinch of hing (asafoetida) powder 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds 1/ 4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds 1 tablespoon oil 1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves […]

Easy vegetarian enchiladas made with ricotta cheese and spinach Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped spring onions 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 1 1/2 cup chopped spinach 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 cup mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup white sauce (see in basic) 10 corn tortillas (available in the market) 2 cups enchilada sauce […]

Spicy cauliflower prepared in Indo Thai style Ingredients: 2 cups cauliflower, cut into small florets Oil for frying 2 bay leaves 1/2 cup tomato puree 2 tablespoon curd 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 small onion 2 tablespoon fresh coconut, grated 2 garlic cloves 2 teaspoon coriander seeds 1/2 inch ginger 2 teaspoon poppy seeds (khus-khus), […]

Gujarati specialty, flour dhoklis in spicy lentil preparation Ingredients: Dhokli 1 cup atta (wheat flour) 1 tablespoon besan (bengal gram) 1/2 teaspoon ajwain (carom seeds) 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/4 teaspoon kasoori methi (dry fenugreek leaves) 1 tablespoon oil Salt to taste Water for kneading Dal 1 1/4 cups tuwar […]

Salty steamed cake made from gram flour Ingredients: 2 cups besan (gram flour) Pinch of turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder 1 teaspoon citric acid 2 teaspoon sugar 1 1/4 cups water 1 tablespoon eno Salt to taste For Tadka 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon sesame seeds 2-3 green chilies 1 sprig curry […]

Ingredients: 1/2 cup besan (gram flour) 1 cup buttermilk 3 cups water Salt to taste 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 tablespoon oil For Tadka 1 teaspoon sesame seeds 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 2 pinch hing (asafoetida) 2 green chilies, finely chopped 1 sprig curry leaves 1 tablespoon grated coconut for garnishing 1 tablespoon coriander, finely […]

Ingredients: 1 cup wheat flour 1/4 cup besan (gram flour) 1 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon kasoori methi (dry fenugreek leaves) 2 pinch hing (asafoetida) 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds 2 chopped green chilies 2 garlic cloves, minced (optional) 1/2 teaspoon sugar 2 tablespoon oil Oil for […]