WHOLE JOWAR IDLI WITHOUT RICE Recipe courtesy – Valli INGREDIENTS Jowar – 3 cup Whole skinless urad dal – 1 cup Methi seeds – 1 tsp Poha – 1/2 cup PREPARATION Clean ,wash ,rinse and soak the jowar for 6 to 7 hrs .[jowar takes time to get soaked ] Add the poha to the soaked
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MASALA POHA INGREDIENTS Poha – 2 cup [ thick not thin ] Onion finely chopped – 1 big Potato finely cubed – 1small Cooked green peas + finely chopped carrot + finely chopped capsicum – 3/4 or 1cup Red chilli pwdr – 3/4tsp or as per taste Pav bhaji masala /garam masala / kitchen king
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MAKKI ATTA / CORNMEAL NANKHATAI INGREDIENTS Makki ka atta /corn meal – 1/2 cup Rava – 1 tbsp Besan – 1 tbsp [ optional – I did not add ] Powdered sugar – 1/4 cup Melted ghee – 3 1/2 or 4 tbsp Cardamom pwdr – 1/4 tsp Baking soda – a pinch PREPARATION Sieve
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BADAM NANKHATAI /ALMOND COOKIES INGREDIENTS [ 1 cup 200 ml ] Wheat flour – 1/2 cup Maida – 2 tbsp Besan – 2 tbsp Fine rava – 1 tbsp Badam pwdr – 1/2 cup Sugar pwdr – 6 tbsp Ghee – 5 1/2 or 6 tbsp Cardamom pwdr – 1/2 tsp Baking tray greased PREPARATION
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IDLI MADE WITH PATNI RICE Recipe courtesy – Shweta Galinde INGREDIENTS Patni rice – 2 cup [ you can also use the rice which we get from ration shops ] Whole urad dal – 1/2 cup Methi seeds – 1/2 tsp Leftover cooked rice or poha – 1/2 cup PREPARATION Clean ,wash ,rinse and soak
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DIPS MADE FROM CHENA INGREDIENTS Milk – 1/2 ltr Vinegar / lemon juice – 1 1/2 tbsp Curd / butter milk – 2 tbsp Fresh cream – 1 tbsp Olive oil – 2 or 3 tbsp Lemon juice or vinegar – 1 or 2 tsp for tanginess [ optional ] Salt – 3/4 tsp or
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EGGLESS RASMALAI CAKE BASE FOR RASMALAI CAKE . INGREDIENTS FOR THE BASE [ 1 cup – 200 ml ] Maida – 1 ½ cup Fresh thick curd – 1 cup [ at room temperature] Sugar – ¾ cup Cooking oil – ½ cup [colourless and odourless] Vanilla essence or any essence – 1 ½ tsp
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HOW TO BAKE WITHOUT OVEN /BAKING IN PAN OR POT INGREDIENTS Maida – 1 ½ cup Fresh thick curd – 1 cup [ at room temperature] Sugar – ¾ cup Cooking oil – ½ cup [colourless and odourless] Vanilla essence or any essence – 1 ½ tsp Baking soda – ½ tsp Baking pwdr –
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PRAWNS IN BUTTER LEMON SAUCE Recipe courtesy – Sonu Shoree INGREDIENTS: 250 gms prawns deveined (med size) 1 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp garlic ( very finely minced ) 2 tsp lemon juice 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 tsp mixed herbs 1/4 tsp chilli flakes Salt to taste 1 tbsp cornflour
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LEHSUNI /LAHSOONI PANEER INGREDIENTS• Fresh paneer cubes – 250 gms• Oil – 1 1/2 tbsp• Ghee – 1 tbsp• Onion roughly chopped -1 big• Ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp• Fresh curd – 6 tbsp [ not sour ]• Maida / corn flour / besan – 1 tsp [thickening agent – optional ]• Red chilli
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MUSHROOM PULAO INGREDIENTS Basmati rice – 1 cup Mushroom – 1 pkt Oil + ghee – 1 1/2 tbsp Onion thinly sliced – 1 Green chilli slitted – 3 or 4 or per taste Ginger garlic paste – 2 tsp Few whole garam masala – jeera/cardamom /clove/cinnamom /bay leaf /saunf star anise Garam masala pwdr
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RADISH / MOOLI SAMBAR INGREDIENTS Tuvar dal – 1/2 cup Radish roundels – 1 1/2 cup Small onions / shallots chopped – 12 [ 1 small onion ] Tomato – 1 Tamarind – small lemon size Oil – 1 tbsp Mustard seeds – 1 tsp Fenugreek seeds – 1/4 tsp Red chilli – 1 broken
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RAW MANGO ONION / RASAM / SOUP / TOHA Recipe by Kavita Namdev . [ Grannys recipe from Chhattisgarh ] INGREDIENTS Raw mango – 1 Onion – 1 small Green chillies – 2 or 3 or as per taste Coriander leaves – 1/4 or 1/2 cup Garlic – 2 Oil /ghee – 1 tsp Jeera
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INSTANT BROKEN WHEAT / DALIA IDLI RECIPE It contains nutrients including iron, folate, copper, niacin, magnesium, etc. Dalia is rich in fiber and can prevent overeating just like oats. This cereal grain promotes your gut health too and prevents the onset of constipation. Good for your muscles: Yes, this nutritious diet works great for building muscles. Dalia is a rich source
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PARLE G BISCUIT CAKE INGREDIENTS Parle G Biscuits – 34 biscuitsPowdered sugar – 1/2 cup or as per sweetnessMilk powder – 2 tbspUnsweetened Cocoa powder – 1 tbsp Lukewarm milk – 1 cup [ May be little more or less to ]Oil – 1/4 cup Vanilla essence – 1/2 tspBaking powder – 1/4 tspBaking soda
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DRY FRUIT NANKHATAI INGREDIENTS Wheat flour – 1/4 cup Maida – 2 tbsp Besan – 1 tbsp Very fine rava – 1 tbsp Dry fruit nuts powder – 1/4 cup [cashew /badam/pista] Powdered sugar – 1/4 cup Ghee melted – 3 or 31/2 tbsp Cardamom pwdr – 1/4 tsp Baking tray greased PREPARATION Sieve wheat
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DRIED APRICOT / PEACH MILKSHAKE INGREDIENTS Dried apricots – 4 or 5 Chilled milk – 2 cup Honey – 2 tsp or as per taste Vanilla ice cream – 1 scoop PREPARATION Wash the apricots and soak it over night . METHOD Drain the water and chop the aricots. Take the chopped apricots + 1/4
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SUGAR FREE DRY FRUIT LADOO / LADOO / DRY FRUIT LADOO / KHAJOOR KHATRI INGREDIENTS Dates / khajur – 3/4 cup good quality [seedless] Dried fig /anjeer – 4 or 5 Kismis – 1/4 cup Cashew – ¼ cup Almonds / badam– ¼ cup Pista – ¼ cup Cardamom pedr – 1/2 tsp Ghee –
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CORN CURRY / MAKAI KI SABJI INGREDIENTS Boiled sweet corn kernels – 1 cup or 1 1/2 cup Oil + butter – 1 tbsp Jeera – 1 tsp Onion finely chopped – 1 Green chilli – 1 slit Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp Tomato puree – made from 2 big tomato [ tomato should
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DHABA STYLE ALOO MATAR INGREDIENTS Fresh green peas – 1 cup Potato – 2 chopped into big cubes Oil – 1 tbsp Jeera – 1 tsp Onion finely chopped – 1 Green chilli – 1 slit Ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp Tomato puree – made from 2 big tomato Chilli pwdr – 1 tsp
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AMLA RICE / AMLA BHAAT / NELLIKAI SADAM / GOOSEBERRY RICE Amla berries are rich in antioxidants, which reduce the risk of chronic health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Amla berries are also an excellent source of: Vitamin C. Vitamin E. Regular intake of amla not only leads to a healthy and glowing skin but also improves
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LYCHEE SORBET INGREDIENTS Lychees – 12 or 1 cup of pulp Water – cup Sugar – 3 OR 4 tbsp Lemon juice – 1 tsp [ optional ] PREPARATION Peel the skin and discard the seeds of lychee. Keep the pulp aside .We need 1 cup of pulp. METHOD Take the lychee pulp + sugar
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ANJEER / DRY FIG MILKSHAKE INGREDIENTS PREPARATION METHOD Take the chopped figs + 1/2 cup milk and grind it well . Now add the remaining milk + honey + vanilla ice cream and blend again till frothy . Once done pour it in a glass and serve chilled . NOTES FOR MORE RECIPES CLICK ON
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INSTANT CRISPY JOWAR DOSA / JOLADA DOSA RECIPE / JONNA DOSA / SORGHUM DOSA INGREDIENTS Jowar flour – 1 cup Rice flour – 1/2 cup Finely chopped onion – 1 small Finely chopped green chilli – 1 Grated ginger – 1/2 tsp [ optional ] Finely chopped coriander leaves – 1 tbsp Finely chopped curry
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MANGO CAPSICUM SALAD Mango is a low-calorie fruit that is high in fibre, and is a great source of vitamins A and C. It also contains folate, B6, iron and a little calcium, zinc and vitamin E. INGREDIENTS Ripe and firm mango – 1 cup Green capsicum thinly sliced – 1/4 cup Red and yellow bell peppers thinly sliced – 1/
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SIZZLING BROWNIE INGREDIENTS FOR EGGLESS WHEAT FLOUR BROWNIE Wheat flour- 1 cup Granulated sugar – 1/2 cup Unsweetened cocoa pwdr – 1/4 cup Baking soda – 1/2 tsp Baking pwdr – 1/2 tsp Milk pwdr – 1 tsp Curd at room temperature – 1/2 cup Milk – 1/2 cup Oil – 1/4 cup Vanilla essence
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DRUMSTICK SOUP Recipe courtesy – Bindu Sampath INGREDIENTS Tender drumsticks – 2 Butter – 1 tbsp Oil – 1/4 tsp [optional – adding so that butter doesnt burn ] Finely minced garlic – 1 tsp Finely chopped onion – 1/4 cup Salt to taste Pepper to taste Finely chopped coriander leaves – 1 tbsp Corn
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SWEET POTATO / RATALU / SHAKARKAND SALAD RECIPE INGREDIENTS Boiled sweet potato small cubes – 3 cups Olive oil – 2 tbsp Lemon juice – 1 or 2 tsp Finely minced garlic – 1 Pepper pwdr – 1/2 tsp or as per taste Chilli flakes – 1/4 tsp Chaat masala – 1/2 tsp Salt to
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LITCHI LEMONADE Recipe courtesy – Tanvi Desai INGREDIENTS Litchi – 12 or 15 Sugar – 2 or 3 tbsp or as per taste Lemon juice – 1 big lemon Chilled water – 3 cups Fresh Mint leaves – few Ice cubes – few Lemon slice + mint leaves for garnish PREPARATION Remove the skin and
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ORANGE BLOSSOM INGREDIENTS Any chilled orange cold drink like fanta or miranda – 2 cup Vanilla ice cream – 2 or 3 scoops METHOD Take both the ingredients in a mixing jar and blend it till frothy . Serve chilled orange blossom in a tall serving glass . Serve immediately . NOTES We can also
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CARROT PARATHA INGREDIENTS Wheat flour – 2 or 2 1/2 cup Grated carrot – 1 cup Finely chopped coriander leaves – 1/4 cup Green chilli ginger garlic paste– 1 tsp Chaat masala – 1/2 tsp Besan – 1 tbsp [optional] Jeera pwdr – 1/2 tsp Garam masala pwdr – 1/4 tsp Salt to taste Oil
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BEETROOT APPLE SALAD INGREDIENTS PREPARATION Peel the apple + beetroot and slice it finely like match stick . I have used a match stick peeler. METHOD Take olive oil + lemon juice + pepper pwdr + salt in a mixing bowl and mix well . The dressing for salad is ready. Now add all the
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MULTIGRAIN DOSA / WHEAT , JOWAR . BAJRA AND RAGI DOSA INGREDIENTS 1 cup – raw rice 1 cup – par boiled rice 1 – cup skinless whole urad dal 1/2 cup – ragi / millet flour 1/2 cup jowar flour 1/2 cup bajra flour 1/2 cup wheat flour 1/2 tsp – fenugreek seeds Fist
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MULTIGRAIN IDLI / WHEAT , JOWAR . BAJRA AND RAGI IDLI INGREDIENTS 1 cup – raw rice 1 cup – par boiled rice 1 – cup skinless whole urad dal 1/2 cup – ragi / millet flour 1/2 cup jowar flour 1/2 cup bajra flour 1/2 cup wheat flour 1/2 tsp – fenugreek seeds Fist
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NACHOS By Disha Lahori INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup maize flour 1/3 cup maida / all purpose flour 2 tbsp oil Salt to taste 1/4 tsp turmeric 1 tsp mixed herbs /oregano 1/2 chilli flakes [even chilli pwdr will do ] Oil for deep frying METHOD Mix all the ingredients well in a mixing bowl . Gradually
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SOUTHINDIAN NACHOS By Disha Lahori INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup maize flour 1/3 cup maida / all purpose flour 2 tbsp oil Salt to taste 1/4 tsp turmeric powder Handful curry leaves, washed, dried and deep fried and crumbled between palms 1/2 tsp sambar masala Oil for deep frying METHOD Mix all the ingredients well in a
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MARBLE NANKHATAI /COOKIES Recipe courtesy – Ruchita Chauhan INGREDIENTS Maida – 1 cup Cornflour – 1 tbsp Unsweetened cocoa pwdr – 1 tbsp Sugar – ½ cup Melted Ghee – ½ cup Vanilla essence – 3 or 4 drops [ not more than that ] Baking pwdr – 1/4 tsp [optional ] PREPARATION Preheat the
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VANILLA NANKHATAI /COOKIES INGREDIENTS Maida – 1 cup Cornflour – 1 tbsp Sugar – ½ cup Melted Ghee – ½ cup Vanilla essence – 3 or 4 drops [ not more than that ] Baking pwdr – 1/4 tsp [optional ] PREPARATION Preheat the oven at 180*. Grease and dust the baking tray. METHOD Take
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CHOCOLATE NANKHATAI /COOKIES INGREDIENTS Maida – 1 cup Cornflour – 1 tbsp Unsweetened cocoa pwdr – 2 or 3 tsp Sugar – either ½ cup or as per taste Melted Ghee – ½ cup Vanilla essence – 3 or 4 drops [not more than that ] Baking pwdr – 1/4 tsp [optional ] PREPARATION Preheat
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CHICKPEA SALSA /SALAD INGREDIENTS PREPARATION METHOD In a bowl take all the ingredients one by one . Mix all the ingredients with clean hands by applying light pressure . Mix well so that all ingredients blend well. Chickpea salsa is ready to serve . Goes well as stuffing for tacos /nachos / topped on bruschetta
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APRICOT / KHUBANI WITH FRESH CREAM Recipe courtesy –Julie Philip INGREDIENTS Dried apricot – 10 or 12 Sugar – 1 cup Water – 2 cup Chilled fresh cream – 1/4 cup Vanilla essence 2 drops OR a pinch of cardamom pwdr Few saffron strands for garnish [optional] PREPARATION Wash the dry apricot . Take 2
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EASY FISH CURRY INGREDIENTS Any fish – 300 gms [ with firm flesh and fresh ] Tamarind – lemon size soaked in 1 cup hot water Freshly grated coconut – 1 cup Onion chopped – 1 Tomato chopped – 2 small Red chilli pwdr – 1 1/2 tsp or as per taste Coriander pwdr –
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TADGOLA / PALM FRUIT CUSTARD INGREDIENTS PREPARATION METHOD Boil the remaining milk in a pan. Add the sugar and mix well. Keep the medium low. Once it starts boiling ,lower the flame to lowest . Now slowly add the custard pwdr mixture into it and mix well. Cook for 2 – 3 minutes by continuously
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MANGO CUSTARD INGREDIENTS Milk – 500 ml [ from this take ¼ cup and keep aside ] Vanilla custard pwdr [any brand ]– 2 heapful tbsp Sugar – 4 or 5 tbsp or as per taste Mango peeled and finely chopped – 1 big bowl or as required Dry fruits chopped – 3 or 4
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GREEN SABUDHANA KHICHDI / HARIYALI SABUDANA KHICHDI INGREDIENTS Sago / sabudana / – 1 cup Potato finely diced – 1 big Chopped coriander leaves –1 or 1 1/2 cup tightly packed Ginger – a very small piece Oil + ghee – 1 tbsp Green chilli – 2 or 3 or as per taste Skinless roasted
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TADGOLA LEMON JUICE /COOLER INGREDIENTS METHOD Peel the brown outer part of tadgola and chop it into small bits. Take the tadgola + sugar / honey and blend till smooth . Now add lemon juice + water + ice cubes and blend till all mix well . Pour it in a glass and serve chilled.
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TADGOLA TENDER COCONUT CRUSH INGREDIENTS PREPARATION METHOD Take the coconut water + malai + tadgola + sugar / honey and blend it . Instead of blending we can just mash both the tadgola + tender coconut flesh with hands nicely . *. Instead of adding sugar / honey , we can add a scoop of
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PAPAD KATORI / BOWL [oil free ] By Shweta Galinde INGREDIENTS Big or small papads as required Microwave safe bowl of any size Any salads which you want to serve in it *** I have used lizzat papad of big size for this bowl ,I used 1 1 /2 papad . METHOD Grease the microwave
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HOME MADE CHEESE Recipe courtesy Alpa Savaliya Made by Shweta Galinde INGREDIENTS Ghee made from cow milk – 100 gms Milk powder – 2 tbsp Corn flour – 1 tbsp Baking soda – 1/4 tsp Cheese essence – 1/2 tsp Citric acid powder – 1/8 tsp Salt – 1/4 tsp METHOD Heat ghee in a
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TADGOLA / ICE APPLE / NUNGU BASUNDI INGREDIENT PREPARATION METHOD Boil the milk in a pan, once it boils reduce the flame to low and allow it to simmer. Simmer the milk for 20 mins. Keep stirring using a ladle scrape the cream at the sides and mix the top layer which is formed on
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