Salads

Abhilasha July 23, 2023

Ingredients: 1/2 cup sliced pineapple 6 peaches, sliced 1 orange, separated into pieces 10 black grapes 1/2 cup cherries 3-4 lettuce leaves 1 cup grated cheese 2 tablespoon cream 2 tablespoon chopped celery Method: 1. Mix together cheese, cream and celery and keep aside. 2. Assemble all the fruits on salad leaves. 3. Now place […]

Abhilasha June 19, 2023

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 […]

Abhilasha June 15, 2023

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. […]

Kasturi June 14, 2023

A simple and classic potato salad recipe. It’s become a part of your summer meal. Potatoes unless fried are not fattening at all! They are rich in carbohydrates which keep you full for a long time. Let’s make potato salad together. Ingredients – 250 gm baby potatoes – boiled and peeled – 1/2 cup thick […]

Abhilasha May 23, 2023

Fresh curd raita with mint leaves and spices Ingredients: 2 cups curd 2 tbsp mint leaves 1 tbsp green coriander leaves 1 green chilli 1 tsp black pepper powder 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder 1/2 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp chaat masala powder 1 tbsp crisp boondi (soaked in water) Salt to taste Method: 1. Grind […]

Abhilasha May 16, 2023

Ingredients: 2 cups grated fresh carrot 1/2 cup dry roasted peanut 1 teaspoon jaggery 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon rock salt (or as per taste) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon chaat masala powder (optional) Method: 1. Grind peanuts, jaggery, rock salt and enough water to make a thick paste. 2. Mix dressing with […]

Abhilasha April 28, 2023

Chive dip made with soured cream and mayonnaise Ingredients: 1/2 cup soured cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp chopped chives Salt and pepper to taste Method: 1. Mix soured cream, mayonnaise and chives together. 2. Season with salt and pepper. 3. Serve as a dip. Cooking time: 5 minutes

Abhilasha March 1, 2023

Sweet 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 tablespoon vinegar (optional) 1 garlic clove, halved   Method: 1. Put all ingredients in a jar and cover with a lid. […]

Abhilasha February 9, 2023

Soy Sauce and garlic dressing for fresh salad Ingredients: 3 tablespoon olive oil or normal vegetable oil 3 tablespoon ground sugar 2 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoon vinegar 2 tablespoon soy sauce 1 garlic clove, halved Method: 1. Put all ingredients in a jar and cover with a lid. 2. Shake vigorously to blend well. […]

Abhilasha January 22, 2023

Spicy and creamy spinach dip Ingredients: 1 cup chopped spinach, thawed and drained 1/2 cup chopped spring onion 1/2 cup white sauce (see basic) 1/2 cup mayonnaise (optional) 1/2 cup ricotta cheese or mozzarella cheese 1/2 teaspoon red chilli flakes 1 tablespoon butter Salt and pepper to taste Method: 1. Heat butter in a pan, […]

Kasturi January 3, 2023

This delicious creamy corn dip is a good accompaniment with chips. Corn dip is a mouthwatering dish which you can enjoy anytime with your family andamp; friends. Let’s learn how to make corn dip recipe quickly. Ingredients – 3/4 cup fresh cream – 2 tablespoons cream cheese – 1/4 cup drained thick curd – 3 […]

Halwai December 25, 2022

Ingredients: • 2 cups – Barley • salt to taste • 3 – medium-sized Tomatoes (cored and diced) • 3/4 cup – mixed Olives (pitted and coarsely chopped) • 5 tsp – freshly squeezed Lemon juice (more if needed) • 2 tbsp – Olive oil • freshly ground black pepper for seasoning • 1 tbsp […]

Abhilasha December 14, 2022

Healthy and fresh pasta salad Ingredients: 1 tablespoon chopped cucumber 1 tablespoon chopped carrot 1 tablespoon chopped tomato (optional) 1 tablespoon corn kernels 1/4 cup red and yellow bell peppers 1 cup boiled pasta of your choice 1 tablespoon onion chopped (optional) 1/2 cup salad cream Salt and pepper to taste Method: 1. Mix all […]

Abhilasha December 12, 2022

Fresh green coriander and peanut chutney Ingredients: 2 cups fresh coriander leaves 4-5 green chilies (as per taste) 1 cup roasted peanut 1 tablespoon curd or 1 medium sized tomato 1 inch ginger 2-3 garlic cloves (optional) 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon rock salt 2 teaspoon lemon juice Salt to taste Method: 1. In […]

Abhilasha December 11, 2022

A spicy and healthy peas spread Ingredients: 3 cups peas 2 chopped green chilies 1 chopped garlic (optional) 1 cup warm milk 2 tablespoon butter 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder Salt to taste Method: 1. Grind peas to a smooth paste using as little water as possible. 2. Heat butter in a pan, add garlic, […]

Kasturi December 10, 2022

In India, chaat are very popular street food and typically it is served at road-side tracks from the food carts. From different region and state you will find different variety of chaats. But today I am bringing you a special chaat recipe just for the fasting days. Farali fruit chaat is a vrat special snack […]

Kasturi September 25, 2022

Today I am sharing a quick, easy and delicious snack recipe to lift your fasting days. Peanut sundal, it is also known verkadalai sundal. It is delicacy from the South India. In South India, It is one the most popular snack dish recipe during fasting days of Navratri. This less time-consuming recipe requires very few […]

Abhilasha September 21, 2022

Healthy, fresh and juicy corn salad Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped cucumber 1/2 cup chopped carrot 1/2 cup chopped tomato 1/2 cup corn kernels 1/2 cup chopped cabbage (or lettuce) 1/2 cup onion chopped (optional) 2-3 chopped green chilies (optional) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon chaat masala 1 tablespoon coriander chopped Salt to taste Method: […]

Kasturi September 16, 2022

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 September 16, 2022

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. […]