Salads

Kasturi March 21, 2025

Potatoes are full of fibre and very healthy. Today I am sharing a classic potato salad recipe. To make the salad choose a small potatoes which gives a rich taste after baking. The mixture of vinegar and garlic makes the potato salad more delightful. Ingredients – 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar – 1/2 garlic clove […]

Abhilasha March 21, 2025

Fresh curd raita with cucumber and spices Ingredients: 1 cup curd 1/2 cup grated cucumber 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder Pinch of black pepper 2 green chilies chopped (optional) 1/4 teaspoon rock salt Red chilli powder to taste Salt to taste Method: 1. Beat curd with salt until smooth. 2. […]

Abhilasha March 7, 2025

Spicy green chutney with charred tomato Ingredients: 2 cups fresh coriander leaves 2 medium sized stiff tomatoes 2-3 green chilies (as per taste) 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 teaspoon lemon juice Salt to taste 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1/2 whole red chilli or 1/2 teaspoon red chilli flakes 1 teaspoon oil for tadka Method: 1. […]

Abhilasha March 3, 2025

Spicy and tangy cabbage salad made with onion and peanut paste Ingredients: 2 cups chopped fresh cabbage 1 medium onion peeled 1/2 cup roasted unshelled peanuts 1/2 cup fresh coriander stems with few leaves 1-2 whole red chilies (as per taste) 1/4 teaspoon lemon rind 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 tablespoon oil 2 teaspoon lemon […]

Kasturi February 8, 2025

Corn and avocado salad is very fresh and light salad recipe. This recipe contains all fresh easily available seasonal Ingredients which is perfect for simmer and gives you lots of energy in these hot summery days to make you refresh. Try this delicious salad with some easy to follow recipe steps. Ingredients – 1 cup […]

Abhilasha February 4, 2025

Fresh cauliflower combined with various blend of spices to make a rich and spicy pickle Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups (500 gm) phool gobhi (cauliflower), small florets 3 tablespoon peeli sarson (yellow mustard seeds) 1 tablespoon turmeric powder 2 tablespoon red chilli powder 1 tablespoon fennel seeds 2 cups oil 2 1/2 tablespoon salt Method: 1. […]

Abhilasha February 3, 2025

Fresh and juicy moong dal salad Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped cucumber 1/2 cup chopped carrot 1/2 cup chopped tomato 1/2 cup chopped cabbage (or lettuce) 1/2 cup onion chopped (optional) 2-3 chopped green chilies (optional) 1 1/2 tablespon green gram pulse (dhuli moong dal) soaked in water for 20 minutes 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 […]

Abhilasha January 10, 2025

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 […]

Abhilasha January 6, 2025

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 […]

Abhilasha December 25, 2024

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 […]

Kasturi December 24, 2024

Healthy, delicious and very nutritious fruit and vegetable salad recipe. Easy to prepare. Best recipe for the diet conscious people. You use it in your everyday meal. Ingredients – 100 grams French beans – 100 grams carrots – 2 seedless chopped cucumbers – 3 apples – 1/2 chopped onion – 1 small can (450 grams) […]

Abhilasha December 6, 2024

A spicy corn spread made in milk and butter Ingredients: 3 corn cobs 2 chopped green chilies 1 chopped garlic 1 cup warm milk 2 tablespoon butter 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder Salt to taste Method: 1. Cut the corn from the cobs and grind to a smooth paste using as little water as possible. […]

Abhilasha November 29, 2024

Fresh Salad prepared with butterfly pasta Ingredients: 2 cups butterfly pasta 15 black olives, halved 1 cup cherries, halved 1/2 cup cucumber, chopped 2 tbsp fresh thyme or herb of your choice 1 1/2 tbsp mustard seeds powder 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice 2 tbsp oil or olive oil Salt and pepper to taste […]

Abhilasha November 28, 2024

Fresh curd raita with potato and spices Ingredients: 2 cups curd 2 boiled potatoes 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder 1/2 teaspoon rock salt 1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander leaves 1-2 green chilies chopped (optional) Red chilli powder to taste Salt to taste Method: 1. Cut boiled potatoes into small pieces. 2. Beat curd with water […]

Abhilasha November 4, 2024

Ingredients: 1 cup curd 1/2 cup dry roasted vermicelli 1 green chilli chopped (optional) 1/4 teaspoon rock salt Pinch of black pepper powder 1 whole dry red chilli 4-5 curry leaves 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds Salt to taste Pinch of asafoetida 1 teaspoon ghee (clarified butter) Chopped coriander leaves for garnishing Method: 1. Beat curd […]

Kasturi November 3, 2024

Sprouted salad is a best recipe for the children in the summer time. It gives you energy and nutrition’s. This salad makes you cool and healthy in these hot summer days. Ingredients – 1 large bowl of sprout Moong, gram (Chana), Rajma (kidney beans) – 1 onion, finely chopped – 1 tomato, finely chopped – […]

Abhilasha October 20, 2024

Oranges cooked in sweet syrup Ingredients: 1 kg orange flakes (deseeded) 1 1/2 kg sugar 4 drops orange essence 4 drops orange colour Method: 1. Heat a heavy bottomed pan, add sugar and 1 1/2 cups of water. 2. When the sugar completely dissolves, add orange flakes and keep it covered for 5 minutes. 3. […]

Kasturi October 19, 2024

A quick and healthy way to make a zucchini salad recipe. Zucchini is like the Indian tori, but it has a lighter andamp; a softer peel. So it tastes good along with the peel. If you want, you can substitute tori for zucchini but remember to buy tender ones, but do peel them tightly. Ingredients […]

Abhilasha October 18, 2024

Fresh curd raita with bundi Ingredients: 2 cups smooth curd 3/4 cup crisp boondi 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional) Pinch of black pepper 1 teaspoon coriander chopped Red chilli powder to taste Salt to taste Method: 1. Soak boondi in warm water for 2 minutes. Drain and keep aside. 2. Add salt, […]

Abhilasha October 18, 2024

Salad with fresh green vegetables Ingredients: 1/2 cup sliced cucumber 1/2 cup sliced carrot 1/2 cup radish (optional) 1/2 cup sliced tomato 1/2 cup chopped cabbage (or lettuce) 2-3 sliced green chillies (optional) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon chaat masala 1 tablespoon coriander chopped Salt to taste Method: 1. Place cabbage or lettuce on […]