SOUTH INDIAN DAL CURRY INGREDIENTS PREPARATION METHOD Take the soaked dal + enough water + onion+ tomato + brinjal + green chilli + asafeotioda + garlic + turmeric pwdr in a cooker and pressure cook upto 3 whistles .[ you can also cook it in a open pan ] Once the pressure releases open it
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RAJGIRA / AMARANTH LEAVES STIR FRY INGREDIENTS Rajgira leaves – 1 bunch Onion finely chopped – 1 big Garlic crushed – 2 [optional ] Green chilli – 3 or as per taste Freshly grated coconut – ¼ cup for garnishing Jeera – ½ tsp Mustard seeds – ½ tsp Oil – 1 tbsp Salt as
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CHETTINAD CHICKEN CURRY / CHETTINADU KOZHI KULAMBU / CHICKEN CURRY MADE WITH FRESHLY GROUND SPICES / CHICKEN CHETTINAD / CHETTINAD CHICKEN GRAVY ) INGREDIENTS FOR GRINDING PREPARATION METHOD Heat oil in a pan ,add the bay leaves . Add the shallots and fry till brown . Add ginger garlic paste and fry till raw smell
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YAM / SURAN CUTLET INGREDIENTS Yam – 300 or 400 gms [we need 2 cup of mashed yam ] Boiled and mashed potato – 1 cup Besan – 2 tbsp Ginger garlic green chilli paste – 1 tbsp Jeera pwdr – 1/2 tsp Chilli pwdr – 1/2 tsp Turmeric – little Chaat masala pwdr –
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EGGLESS BESAN BREAD OMELETTE /TOAST INGREDIENTS Bread slices – 6 Besan – 1 cup Finely chopped onion – 1 small Finely chopped coriander leaves – 1/4 cup Turmeric pwdr – a generous pinch Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp Finely chopped green chilli – 1 or as per taste Salt to taste Oil or ghee
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DUDHI /LAUKI / BOTTLE GOURD KORMA INGREDIENTS Dudhi / bottle gourd small cubes – 3 – 4 cup [ small size gourd ] Onion chopped – 1 Cumin seeds – 1 tsp Curry leaves – few Ginger garlic paste – 2 tsp Tomato chopped – 1 Chilli pwdr – 1 tsp or as per taste
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BEETROOT PARATHA INGREDIENTS Wheat flour – 2 or 2 1/2 cup Grated beetroot – 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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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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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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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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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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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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#महाराष्ट्राचे पंचपक्वान्न MAHARASHTRIAN CUISINE – 12 [ VARAN , BATTI ,GHOTLELE VANGYACHI BHAJI, MATTHA, koshimbir ] By Dine in with Disha #Khandeshi_Varan_Batti is a mixture of MP’s Dal Bafle and Rajasthani dal baati. It’s boiled first just as Bafle and then either deep fried in ghee or roasted as Baati. Batti is served with plain
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#महाराष्ट्राचे पंचपक्वान्न MAHARASHTRIAN CUISINE – 10 [ kadve valache bhirde / rice bhakri / papad cha khuda ] By Dine in with Disha Basically a Konkani Dish. It’s made either in red Konkani masala or in green chilli paste, goda masala. Today we will make it in green Chilli paste. Bhirade is served with easy
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#महाराष्ट्राचे पंचपक्वान्न MAHARASHTRIAN CUISINE [ ANGOORI PANHA/ PANNA / ZUNKA/ JOWAR BHAKRI /BURKA /CHUTNEY ] By Dine in with Disha #Maharashtrian Zunka bhakar🍛 with Spicy 🔥 Burka chutney and 🍇Angoori Panha🍹 झुणका भाकर The name itself a symbol of Maharashtrian food… An easy and Dry preparation of gram flour served with Jowar or Bajra bhakri,
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MAHARASHTRIAN CUISINE – 6 [ *MULTIGRAIN THALIPEETH/ KALNYACHE APPE/SURALICHYA VADYA /KANDESHI THESA ] By Dine in with Disha Thalipeeth, Kalnyache Appe, Spicy Suralichya VadyaThalipeeth,🍪 Very famous the most healthiest breakfast of Maharashtra, You must have been tested😋 different varieties of Appe but Kalne ke Appe is with healthy💪 twist, Suralichya Vadya is with 🌶spicy ZING..
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MAHARASHTRIAN CUISINE [AMRAKHAND / DAL GANDORI/दाल गंडोरी /JOWAR BHAKRI ] By Dine in with Disha Dal Gandori (Malegaon special)🍵, Jowar bhakri🍪, Amrakhand🍶Served with Salad🍱 and Kokum Sharbat 🍹 #Dal Gandori is made by Toor dal/split pigeon peas and Green Sorrel which is called आम्बट चूका in Marathi, is a sour and spicy preparation served with
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MAHARASHTRIAN CUISINE – 1 /GONGURA BHAJI /BAJRA BHAKRi /STUFFED BHAKRI /LAAL CHUTNEY /FROOTI PANNA By Dine in with Disha GONGURA BHAJI A sour leafy Vegetable which is full of Nutrients but not very popular. Gongura Bhaji is specially made by Maharashtrian sub-cast, लेवा पाटील. अंबाड्याची भाजी Specially cooked for the wedding events and offered to the Goddess
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MOOLI / RADISH KA PARATHA WITHOUT STUFFING Radishes are rich in antioxidants and minerals like calcium and potassium. Together, these nutrients help lower high blood pressure and reduce your risks for heart disease. The radish is also a good source of natural nitrates that improve blood flow.1 INGREDIENTS PREPARATION METHOD Divide the dough into equal portions
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GUJARATI PATRA / ALU VADI / PATHRODE / COLOCASIA LEAVES SNACK INGREDIENTS Taro Leaves /arbi leaves /colocasia leaves – 5 small Besan gram flour – 1 1/2 cup Tamarind – small lemon size soaked in 1/2 cup hot water Ginger +garlic + chilli paste – 1 tsp Turmeric – 1/4 tsp Red chilli pwdr –
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BESAN WAFFLES / CHEELA WAFFLES INGREDIENTS Besan /gram flour – 1 cup Fine sooji /rava – 2 tbsp Curd – 2 tbsp Finely chopped onions – 2 tbsp Finely chopped coriander leaves – 2 tbsp Red chilli pwdr – 1/4 tsp Turmeric pwdr – a generous pinch Ginger garlic paste – 1/4 tsp Salt to
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VEG DALIA /DALIYA /BULGAR /BROKEN WHEAT PULAO / PULAV IN PRESSURE COOKER Good for your muscles: Yes, this nutritious diet works great for building muscles. Dalia is a rich source of proteins and if you are one of those who are looking to gain muscle mass, include dalia in your diet. It is loaded with essential vitamins. Eat a bowl of dalia and increase
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PEANUT BASIL PESTO DIP / SAUCE INGREDIENTS Basil leaves – 3 cup Roasted and skinless Peanut – 5 tbsp Pepper pwdr -1 tsp Parmesan cheese or any cheese – 2 tbsp Salt to taste [ be careful as we are adding cheese ] Garlic – 3 Lemon juice – 1 tsp Olive oil – 5
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MYSORE MASALA DOSA INGREDIENTS FOR DOSA BATTER METHOD First wash and soak rice for 5 to 6 hours. [ add poha to it just 10 minutes before grinding ] Wash and soak urad dal for 4 hours. Drain both . Take urad dal and grind in a mixer , add little water at a time
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PASTA SALAD RECIPE BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS FOR DRESSING METHOD Grind all dressing ingredients to a smooth creamy paste. Keep it aside. Boil 4 – 5 cups of water. Add salt and 1 tsp oil. Add pasta to boiling water and cook till done. Pasta should not be over cooked. Drain the extra water from
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MANGALORE BANANA BUNS / BANANA POORI Mangalore Buns is a popular breakfast or tea time snacks in the Udupi-Mangalore region of Karnataka, India. This food belongs to Tulu Mangalorean cuisine or Udupi cuisine. The buns are mild sweet, soft fluffy puris made using all purpose flour and banana. These buns are also called as banana
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MIX VEGETABLES PANEER CHEESE PARATHAS INGREDIENTS PREPARATION METHOD Divide the dough into equal balls. Roll the dough into small circle and place enough of mixture in the centre.. Bring the edges of the dough together in the centre and pinch it. Flatten this ball and roll into thick parathas by dusting dry flour. Heat the
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PUMPKIN SOUP INGREDIENTS Pumpkin cubes – 1 or 1 ½ cup [ peeled /deseeded ] Cinnamon – small piece Bayleaf – 1 Clove – 1 Garlic chopped – 1 tbsp Onion – 1 small chopped Pepper powder – as per taste Butter – 2 tsp Olive oil or regular oil – 1/4 tsp Milk /water
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CRISPY LONAVALA CORN PAKODA Fried corn fritters made with besan (gram flour), sweet corn, spices . These crispy and tasty corn fritters are a regular snack during monsoons. This is a kind of bhajiya you may not find so easily in any other part of this country. Apart from Lonavala, this bhajiya or fritter is
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LITTI CHOKHA [ no onion /no garlic ] By Krupa Savla INGREDIENTS FOR COVERING Wheat flour – 2 cup Melted Ghee – 1 tbsp Salt to taste Ajwain -1/4 tsp Warm water to knead Baking soda – ¼ tsp or a generous pinch METHOD Take atta + salt + ghee + ajwain + baking
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RAW BANANA KEBABS / CUTLETS / CROQUETTE INGREDIENTS Raw banana – 2 Potato – 1 Very finely chopped onion – ½ cup Finely chopped coriander leaves – 2 or 3 tbsp Green chilly + garlic+ ginger paste – 2 tsp Garam masala – ½ tsp Turmeric – ¼ tsp [ optional ] Chaat masala –
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CAPSICUM CHEESE SANDWICH INGREDIENTS Mashed potato – 1 cup Finely chopped capsicum – ½ cup Finely chopped onion – ¼ cup Finely chopped coriander leaves – 2 tbsp Salt to taste Chilli flakes – ½ tsp Mixed herbs / oregano – 1 tsp Pepper pwdr – ½ tsp Cheese grated – 2 cubes or more
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DIWANI PALAK PANEER INGREDIENTS PREPARATION Clean ,wash and rinse and soak the palak leaves for sometimes . Again rinse and drain the excess water .Transfer it to a colander for excess water to drain off .Chop it roughly . Heat 1 tbsp oil + butter , add onion and fry till transparent . Add ginger
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PARATHA WITH BATATA VADA STUFFING INGREDIENTS FOR THE STUFFING Potato – 4 big Oil – 1 tbsp Garlic + green chilli paste – 1 ½ tbsp or as per taste Turmeric pwdr – ½ tsp Asafoetida – a pinch Finely chopped coriander leaves – ½ cup or more Salt as per taste PREPARATION Pressure cook
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MUTTON FRY INGREDIENTS Boneless mutton – ½ kg Curd – 1 tbsp [ optional ] Ginger garlic paste – 1 ½ tbsp Red chilli pwder – 1 ½ or 2 tsp or as per taste Turmeric – ½ tsp Garam masala pwdr – 1 tsp Coriander powder – 1 tsp Chaat masala – ½ tsp
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MASALA VADA INGREDIENTS PREPARATION METHOD Take the ginger + garlic + red chilli + green chilli + fennels seeds+ in a mixie jar and grind it to a coarse paste without adding water . Transfer this mixture to a mixing bowl. Now take the soaked dal in the jar and grind it coarsely .[ don’t
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RESTAURANT STYLE CAULIFLOWER MASALA INGREDIENTS Small florets of cauliflower – 3 or 4 cup Onion – 1 Tomato – 2 small [ not sour ] Ginger garlic paste – 1 ½ tsp Red chilli pwdr- 1 ½ tsp or as per taste Coriander pwdr – 2 tsp Garam masala pwdr – ¾ tsp Turmeric –
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CRISPY FRIED BABY CORN / GOLDEN FRIED BABY CORN Baby corn (also known as young corn, cornlets or baby sweetcorn) is a cereal grain taken from corn (maize) harvested early while the stalks are still small and immature. It typically is eaten whole – cob included – in contrast to mature corn, whose cob is too tough for human consumption. Crispy
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BREAD PALAK CHEESE BALLS / SPINACH CHEESE BALLS INGREDIENTS 15 Bread slices. 1 tbsp ginger + garlic + green chilli paste. 2 or 3 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves. 1 cup thick palak puree 1 tbsp cornflour for binding. ¼ tsp amchur pwdr 1 tsp chaat masala. 1 tsp kasoori methi pwdr. [must ]
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DRUMSTICK LEAVES WITH MOONG DAL [ The leaves have many beneficial nutritional Values ] INGREDIENTS PREPARATION METHOD Heat oil in a pan ,add mustard seeds and allow it to crackle. Add onion+ chilli and saute till translucent . Add the leaves and mix well. Add salt and mix well. Sprinkle ¼ cup water and allow it to
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THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING /DIP Thousand Island dressing is an American salad dressing and condiment based on mayonnaise that can include olive oil, lemon juice, orange juice, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, vinegar, cream, chili sauce, tomato purée, and ketchup or Tabasco sauce. Overall, it is tangy and a little sweet at the same time. Since this recipe
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VEG SCHEZWAN NOODLES INGREDIENTS Noodles one pkt – 150 gms [ Local one which we get from Kirana shop for Rs 20] 1 cup onion sliced ( spring onion). 1 tbsp of chopped ginger+ garlic + green chilli . 2 tbsp of olive oil / regular oil ½ cup thinly sliced carrots. ¼ cup of
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GRILLED CHEESY SANDWICH INGREDIENTS Bread slices – 3 Cheese slice – 2 Green chutney as required Butter as required Chilli flakes as required Mixed herbs or oregano as required Sauce to serve PEPARATION Make green chutney by grinding – 1 cup coriander leaves + ¼ cup mint leaves + green chilli + small piece
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VEG SHAMMI KEBAB / KALE CHANNE KE KEBAB INGREDIENTS Kala chana / black chick peas – 250 gms Finely chopped onion – 1 Finely chopped green chilli – 1 Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp Very finely chopped coriander leaves + mint leaves – 2 or 3 tbsp Chilli pwdr – ½ tsp Garam masala
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CRISPY VEG CORN LOLLIPOP INGREDIENTS Boiled corn – 1 ½ cup Mashed Potato – 3 medium Fresh bread slices – 2 or 3 Grated carrot or beetroot – ¼ cup [squeeze off the excess juice ] Finely chopped onion – ¼ cup Finely chopped capsicum – ¼ cup Cooked green peas – 1/4 cup [mash
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CHICKEN YAKHNI PULAO Yakhni is the Kashmiri name for mutton/chicken stock. It is prepared by cooking the mutton chicken with bones + whole garam masala + onion + ginger garlic paste .This stock is rich in proteins. INGREDIENTS FOR THE YAKHNI [ stock] METHOD Mix all the masala , crush it a bit and tie
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CAULIFLOWER PEAS KORMA INGREDIENTS Cauliflower florets – 2 or 3 cup Green peas – ¼ cup Onion sliced – 1 Curry leaves – few Tomato chopped – 1 Chilli pwdr – ½ tsp or as per taste Coriander pwdr – 1 tsp Turmeric pwdr – ¼
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DAHI PARWAL INGREDIENTS Tender Parwal [ Pointed gourd ] – 250 gms Curd – ¾ cup not sour Onion paste – 1 medium onion Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp Turmeric – ¼ tsp Red chilli pwdr – 1tsp Coriander pwdr – 1 tsp Garam masala pwdr – ½ tsp Kalonji + mustard seeds
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