LUQAIMAT / LOKMA / LOUKOUMADES / DOUGHTNUT BALLS RECIPE/ARABIC SWEET DUMPLINGS /AWAMAT / GEMAT luqaimat are deep-fried round shaped doughnuts with a crunchy texture and golden-brown color on the outside, while remaining soft and airy on the inside. Luqaimat/ Sweet dumplings are plain so they are served with sugar syrup or Dates syrup or honey
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INSTANT WHOLE WHEAT CHEESY PIZZA PARATHA FOR KIDS Cheese paratha is a delicious whole wheat unleavened flatbread stuffed with a cheesy stuffing made with any cheese. These parathas make for a wholesome breakfast or brunch. INGREDIENTS METHOD [ do watch the video ] Take one of whole wheat flour dough ball and dip it in dry
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KARNATAKA BENNE DOSA / DAVANGERE LONI DOSA Davangere Benne Dosa is a South Indian breakfast . Benne means butter in kanada and loni means butter in marathi .The butter used are the plain white unsalted butter – makhan . Davangere Benne Dosa , as it is known in Karnataka, is popularly known as ‘Loni Dosa’
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South Indian style chole / Kabuli chana in roasted coconut gravy. Ingredients: To roast and grind: PREPARATION Roast the coconut till golden brown. Add fennel seeds and roast for few seconds . Add garam masala pwdr and give a nice mix and off the flame . Let it cool. Grind it to a fine pwdr
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HEALTHY GREEN MOONG SPROUTS DOSA INGREDIENTS Make sprouts following this recipe – Homemade sprouts METHOD Take all ingredients one by one in a mixie jar and grind into a fine batter of medium pouring consistency . Dont make very thick or very thin batter . Add baking soada and give a nice mix. Bkaing soda
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DOSA RECIPE /JINI DOSA / MASALA DOSA / UTTAPAM RECIPE . REFER HERE FOR THE BATTER WITH WHICH YOU CAN MAKE DIFFERENT TYPES OF DOSAS KARNATAKA DOSA BATTER
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HEALTHY MILLET PORRIDGE /FOXTIAL MILLET COCONUT MILK PORRIDGE /THINAI KANJI RECIPE /COMFORT FOOD Foxtail Millet is rich in Vitamin B12 which is essential for maintaining a healthy heart, smooth functioning of the nervous system, and in general good for skin and hair growth. A diet including Foxtail Millet may improve glycemic control and reduce insulin, cholesterol
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WHITE SAUCE CHICKEN SANDWICH TOAST NGREDIENTS METHOD Heat butter + oil in a pan add the garlic and saute. Low the flame and add the flour and saute till lightly coloured. Add the milk and stir continuously to avoid lumps to form. Once it thickens lightly add the spinach + corn + salt + pepper
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OATS EGG PORRIDGE FOR DOGS Plain oatmeal is safe for your dog to eat. Oatmeal provides lots of fiber, as well as some vitamins and minerals . Oats are rich in soluble fibre which is brilliant at keeping your dog’s digestive system healthy. It helps to keep things moving and feeds the good bacteria in their
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SWEET WHEAT FLOUR APPE /BANANA PANIYARAM Wheat flour appam is mostly made for festivals .Its very easy to make and delicious too with flavorful wheat flour and jaggery in it. You can make it for snacks too. INGREDIENTS Method Take jaggery + water in a pan and cook till the jaggery melts completely . Strain and
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NO OIL NO BESAN NO FRY VADA PAV INGREDIENTS METHOD Watch the video – NOTES Instead of vada pav stuffing you can use any potato sabji . FOR MORE RECIPES CLICK ON THE NAMES BELOW:- LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE – https://www.facebook.com/virtual.treat.for.foodies
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CURRY LEAVES SOUTHINDIAN BREAKFAST ITEMS Curry leaves can be beneficial for your skin, hair and overall health. Apart from adding them to the tadkas of your food, you can also chew fresh curry leaves every morning on an empty stomach. Mostly we add in tadkas, but kids usually discard the leaves. Also we don’t chew the
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COCONUT SHELL IDLI RECIPE INGREDIENTS Cooking is not just about following the recipes. It is more about your perception of a dish , creativity , innovation and a process guided by instinct and sensibility. One should know to play with a recipe . We can always use alternative ingredients or a different technique etc .
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CORN CAPSICUM SANDWICH INGREDIENT Boiled Corn – 1 cup Capsicum finely chopped – 1/2 cup Olive oil – 1 tsp + butter – 1 tbsp Oregano or mixed herb – 1 tsp Red chilli flakes – 1 tsp Pepper pwdr – 1/4 or 1/2 tsp Garlic finely minced – 1 tsp All purpose flour /
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BANANA IDIYAPPAM INGREDIENTS Rice flour/Idiyappam flour – 1 cup Nendram pazham OR small ripen yellow banana puree – ½ cup Ghee / coconut oil -1 teaspoon Fresh grated coconut – ½ cup Boiling hot water – ¼ cup or as needed Salt to taste METHOD Roll boil a cup of water . Take the rice
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BEETROOT IDLI AND DOSA RECIPE Beets are highly nutritious and loaded with health-promoting properties. They can support the health of your brain, heart, and digestive system. They provide a good source of folate and manganese,
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PURPLE CABBAGE IDIYAPPAM In comparison to green cabbage, red cabbage contains 10x more vitamins, cancer-fighting flavonoids, and a winning amount of antioxidants which improve eye, teeth, bone, & immune health. This red vegetable is the powerhouse of dietary fibers, good quality carbohydrates, potassium, plenty of vitamins and other essential minerals. The dark pigment of the
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PURPLE IDLI AND DOSA / PURPLE CABBAGE IDLI AND DOSA RECIPE In comparison to green cabbage, red cabbage contains 10x more vitamins, cancer-fighting flavonoids, and a winning amount of antioxidants which improve eye, teeth, bone, & immune health. This red vegetable is the powerhouse of dietary fibers, good quality carbohydrates, potassium, plenty of vitamins and
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DELHI STYLE CHOLE RECIPE /KEECHAD CHOLE BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS Kabuli chana – 1 cup Ghee – 3 to 4 tbsp Green chilli – 1 or 2 Finely minced ginger – 1 tsp Finely chopped onion – 1 big Finely chopped tomato – 2 Finely chopped coriander leaves – 2 tbsp Amchur powder – 3/4
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CHICKEN SANDWICH A chicken sandwich is a sandwich that typically consists of boneless, skinless chicken breast or thigh served between slices of bread, on a bun, or on a roll. A delicious mix of mayonnaise, chicken, pepper and some veggies spread on the bread, all done at home in no time. This quick and easy
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BANANA PUTTU /KERALA ETHAKKA PUTTU | NENDRAPAZHAM PUTTU Made of steamed rice flour and grated coconut, Puttu has a unique taste and texture, which comes from the special container that it is steamed in. Traditionally, Puttu was steamed in coconut shells but now stainless steel puttu steamers are readily available in shops. This delicious steamed rice
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INSTANT OATS MASALA DOSA RECIPE / OATS BESAN MASALA STUFFED CHILLA RECIPE This is a dish that can be prepared in no time and served as a delightful breakfast or snack meal. This popular breakfast meal can be eaten any time of the day when hunger strikes. Health Benefits of Oats Oats Are Incredibly Nutritious.
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PEPPER POHA / MILAGU AVAL / KALIMIRI POHE INGREDIENTS Poha – 2 cup of regular poha Onion finely chopped – 1 Jeera – 1 tsp Whole black pepper – 1 tsp or 1 ½ tsp or as per taste Broken cashews – few [ optional – or use peanuts ] Freshly grated coconut – 2
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SWEET PIDI KOZHUKATTAI /STEAMED SWEET RICE DUMPLING RECIPE It is a popular South Indian dumpling made from rice flour + grated coconut + jaggery, Pidi Kozhukattai is a very mild sweet variety . A very easy to make Kozhukattai variety. Pidi Kozhukattai is a traditional neivedhyam dish done for Vinayakar Chaturti or even for normal Friday
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RAINBOW PUTTU /VEGETABLE PUTTU / COLOURFUL PUTTU Puttu is basically a steamed rice flour and coconut log. Puttu is a breakfast dish eaten in the South Indian states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and parts of Karnataka, as well as Sri Lanka. Puttu means “portioned” in Malayalam. It is made of steamed cylinders of ground rice
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BAO STEAMED BUNS RECIPE Bao is steamed buns and it can be many different shapes and it can be by itself or filled with sweet/savory filling. INGREDIENTS [ 8 to 10 medium size ] NOTE – Better use instant yeast METHOD Mix warm water + milk + active yeast + sugar + oil. Mix well
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PATOLI RECIPE /PATOLEO RECIPE PATOLI is made specially during Independence day, Ganesh Chaturthi festival and Nagpanchami. They are also they are offered as prashad or bhog. It is an Indian sweet and traditional delicacy, consisting of rice parcels encased in a dough made of rice flour, with sweet fillings, steamed in fresh turmeric leaves .These can be served
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PUDHINA CHUTNEY FOR SOUTHINDIAN BREAKFAST /MINT LEAVES CHUTNEY INGREDIENTS Fresh mint leaves – 2 cup Fresh coriander leaves – ½ cup Curry leaves – 1 sprig Onion – 1 Garlic cloves – 4 or 5 Ginger – small piece Green chilli – 3 or 4 or as per taste Urad dal – 2 tsp Cumin
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GREEN MOONGLET Moonglet is basically a fluffy version of moong dal cheela or Indian pancake. Moonglet is a popular street food that you can have even while dieting. It is loaded with protein and is ideal for all the weight watchers out there. Moonglet / Moong dal chilla or cheela is a delicious snack with just
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SUSHILA RECIPE / SUSLA RECIPE | PUFFED RICE UPMA | MANDAKKI OR CHURUMURI SUSLA | UGGANI /MURMURA UPMA INGREDIENTS 4 cup puffed rice / churumuri / murmura 2 tbsp oil 3 or 4 tbsp peanuts 1 tsp jeera ½ tsp mustard seeds Pinch of asafoetida Few curry leaves 2 onion finely chopped 2 or as per taste
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MOONGLET RECIPE / MOONG DAL CHILLA/MOONG DAL OMELETTE /VEG FLUFFY OMELLETE / INSTANT HANDVO Moonglet is basically a fluffy version of moong dal cheela or Indian pancake. Moonglet is a popular street food that you can have even while dieting. It is loaded with protein and is ideal for all the weight watchers out there. Moonglet
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INSTANT MISAL PAV RECIPE BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS NOTE – IF making for tari poha , then add 3 cup water . METHOD Grind together onion + ginger + garlic into fine paste . Heat oil in a cooker . Lower the flame and add sugar + chilli pwdr + coriander pwdr + turmeric and
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HOW TO MAKE NAGPUR SPECIAL TARRI POHA RECIPE BY DISHA LAHORI Poha is a staple Indian breakfast dish, and it is said that Nagpur serves one of the yummiest pohas. Tarri Poha is a speciality of Vidarbha region in Maharashtra, more specifically Nagpur. Tarri Poha is a delicious breakfast that combines Pohe with a spicy sprouts
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ALOO STUFFED BREAD PAKORA INGREDIENTS FOR THE STUFFING Potato – 4 or 5 big Oil – 2 tsp + oil for deep frying Garlic crushed – 2 tbsp Green chilli paste – 2 tsp or as per taste Turmeric pwdr – 1/2 tsp Asafoetida – a generous pinch Finely chopped coriander leaves – 1/4 or
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EGG SALT AND PEPPER BUTTER FRY / FRIED BOILED EGGS Fried boiled eggs are buttery, crispy, and so delicious. Hard-boiled eggs are an excellent source of lean protein. They’ll fill you up without packing in too many calories, which is helpful if you want to lose weight. The protein in hard-boiled eggs also works alongside vitamin
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FLUFFY DONUTS WITHOUT EGGS & YEAST BY HEENA CHOTHALIA [ INGREDIENTS ] 1 cup – 250 ml 2 ½ Cup Maida ¼ cup Powdered sugar ¾ tsp Baking powder ½ tsp Baking soda ½ cup Milk 2 tsp Vinegar or Lemon juice A pinch of salt 1 tbsp Water 2 tbsp Butter Oil for
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MAHARASHTRIAN TRADITIONAL RAS KHAPROLI RECIPE BY SHWETA GALINDE Traditionally khaproli is made on khapar – tava made of mud ,thus the name khaproli. Mud tava gives it a distinct flavour and taste. Khaproli is a thick dosa, like Maharashtrian amboli made from mixture of various dals and rice. These dosas are very spongy and
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NO COOK SWEET JAGGERY RED RICE POHA / SWEET AVAL INGREDIENTS PREPARATION METHOD Clean , wash and rinse twice to remove any impurities or husk .Soak it for 5 mins – **** Soaking time depends on the thickness of the poha ,mine was of medium thickness so it took time .If the poha is thin
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OATS MANGO SUGARFREE SMOOTHIE FOR WEIGHT LOSS BREAKFAST BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS Oats – 3 tbsp Mango cubes or any fruits chopped – 1 cup Cashew – 6 Flax seeds/ chia seeds – 1 tsp for garnish Water – 1/2 cup + 1 1/2 cup Dates – 3 or as per taste [ depends on
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BEETROOT SPAGHETTI / PASTA BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS 1 cup spaghetti Salt to taste 1 small sized beetroot 2 clove garlic ¼ or ½ tsp chilli flakes 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp Cheese grated or fresh cream 2 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp oregano / mixed herbs /rosemary METHOD Boil water with salt + few drops of oil. Add spaghetti and
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ROASTED CAPSICUM TOMATO CHEESY TOAST BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS Onion sliced – 2 Tomato – 2 Capsicum / bell peppers – 2 Thyme /rosemary/mixed herbs / oregano – 1 tsp Jaggery – 1 tsp Balsamic vinegar / lemon juice – 1 tsp Bread slices – 4 Butter – 2 tbsp METHOD Apply little oil all
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PUMPKIN SAMBAR WITHOUT DAL AND ONION INGREDIENT PREPARATION 1. Chop the tomato and pumpkin . 2. Pressure cook pumpkin + tomato + turmeric pwdr + salt + 1 cup 💧 water upto 3 whistles. 3. Allow the pressure to release . 4. Add sambar pwdr + jaggery + chilli pwdr . 5. Blend it into a fine puree . Adjust
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SOOJI CUTLET / LEFTOVER UPMA CUTLET INGREDIENTS Rawa / sooji – ½ cup Oil – 1 tsp Water – 1 1/4 or 1 ½ cup Salt to taste Boiled corn – 2 or 3 tbsp Carrot grated – 2 tbsp Beetroot grated – 2 tbsp Finely chopped onion – ¼ cup Green Chilli ginger
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TRICOLOUR BREAD ALOO PAKORA BY DEEPA JAYDEEP Tricolour Sandwich Bread Pakora is an interesting snack recipe that you can prepare for your loved ones on festivals and get-togethers! All you need is a handful of ingredients to make this yummy snack. This delicious Tri-Colour Bread Pakora is crispy on the outside and soft on the
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HEALTHY BAJRA MOONG DAL KHICHDI RECIPE COURTESY DISHA LAHORI Khichri is a salty porridge. Khichdi or Khichri are made of rice and lentils /dal , but other variations include bajra and mung dal khichri. In Indian culture, in several regions, especially in the northern areas, it is considered one of the first solid foods that babies eat. It is called Bajre Ka Khichda or
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HURDA BHEL / PONK BHEL BY DISHA LAHORI Hurda Bhel made using tender green Jowar, which is quite popular in Gujarat and Maharashtra. (vegan and gluten-free). Hurda or Ponk are tender green jowar kernels that are available in Maharashtra and Gujarat for a few weeks from December to early February. While these sweetish jowar pearls could be eaten
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SWEET POTATO PARATHA / SWEET ALOO PARATHA WITHOUT STUFFING /RATALU PARATHA Easy to prepare with few ingredients and no stress of stuffing and rolling .No stress of paratha breaking and stuffing coming out. Sweet potatoes, often inaccurately called yams, are considered a superfood, thanks to their many health benefits, They’re loaded with beta carotene, which functions as
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DILL LEAVES MILLET PARATHA /SUVA BHAJI BAJRA PARATHA / SUVA BHAJI NA DHEBRA /BAJRA DHEBRA BY DISHA LAHORI Dhebra is an Indian bread from the Gujarati cuisine made of pearl millet flour. Gujarati Dhebra Recipe is a super healthy recipe made with jowar / bajra. This dhebra can be had at any time during the
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GRILLED MASALA ALOO SANDWICH /POTATO SANDWICH TOAST INGREDIENTS 2 cup boiled and mashed potatoes Salt to taste ¼ cup finely chopped capsicum ¼ cup finely chopped onions 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves ½ or ¾ tsp or as per taste red chili powder ¼ tsp roasted jeera powder ½ tsp garam masala ½ tsp chaat masala ½ tsp dried mango powder Brown or
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INSTANT HEALTHY OATS WHEAT IDLI A filling and nutritious breakfast recipe . Oats are among the healthiest grains on earth. Oatmeal may help you lose weight by making you feel more full. OATS are gluten-free whole grain and a great source of important vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. Studies show that oats have many health
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