JOWAR PARATHA / SINDHI JUAR JO DODO BY DISHA LAHORI Juar Jo Dodo is a Sindhi style rustic bread made with sorghum or Jowar flour. It’s an easy dish to make and you can serve this for breakfast with just pickle. The Jowar Jo Dodo dough can be loaded with fresh greens like green garlic
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SNAKE GOURD PORIYAL WITH CHANA DAL / SNAKE GOURD STIR FRIED WITH CHANA DAL INGREDIENTS Snake gourd – 250 gms Chana dal – ¼ cup Oil – 1 tbsp. Mustard seeds – ½ tsp Urad dal – ½ tsp Onion finely chopped – 1 Green chilly chopped – 2 or 3 or as per taste
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GYARSI DODO BHAJI / PATATE JI BHAJI / SINDHI POTATO CURRY FOR FASTING BY DISHA LAHORI A typical Sindhi ekadashi food is Gyarsi or Ghyarsi dodo bhaji, which consists of potato in watery curry, relished with Dodo Ekadashi means the eleventh lunar day (Tithi) of the shukla (bright) or krishna (dark) paksha (fortnight) of every lunar month in
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SIMPLE DRUMSTICK RECIPE I am using drumstick flesh for this recipes , so that kids don’t make fuss about eating . Buy tender drumsticks .It is best to avoid purchasing those ones that have somewhat bigger bumps.They are older drumsticks, and may even taste bitter in comparison to the younger fresher ones. Try
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ARBI CHAAT / KACCHALU CHAAT By DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS 500gms arbi/ kachaloo 5 tbsp imli 1 OR 2 tbsp jaggery Salt tp taste 1 tsp red chilli powder 1 tsp roasted jeera powder 1/2 tsp black salt/ chat masala 2 tsp ginger fine chopped 1 tsp green chilies fine chopped 2 – 3 tbsp chopped
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VRAT KI IDLI / SAMA KE CHAWAL KE IDLI BY SHWETA GALINDE Sama rice, also known as barnyard millets is a gluten-free grain that behaves like rice and is perfect as a fasting ingredient. In various regional languages, sama rice is called – samai seeds, moraiayo, mordhan, Bhagar, small millets or Kuthiraivali. INGREDIENTS Sama chawal
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CHANA DAL DHOKLA / VATI DAL DHOKLA RECIPE COURTESY TAMANNA BHAGWATI SINHA MADE BY VALLI INGREDIENTS Chana dal – 1 cup 2 tsp ginger green chilli paste 1/8 tsp turmeric Water – ½ cup Eno – ½ tsp OR 1/3 tsp baking soda Oil – 1 tsp Oil – 2 tsp Mustard seeds – ½
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SOYA CHUNK PULAO Soy is full of polyunsaturated fats, proteins and omega 3 fatty acids. 100 grams of uncooked soya chunks have 345 calories with 52 grams of protein, 0.5 grams total fat, 33 grams carbohydrates and 13 grams dietary fibre. They are also rich in calcium and iron while providing no extra sugar or sodium to
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RIDGE GOURD EGG PORIYAL / TURAI ANDE KI SABJI INGREDIENTS Ridge gourd – ½ kg Egg – 2 or 3 Oil – 1 tbsp Mustard seeds – ½ tsp Jeera – ½ tsp Urad dal – ½ tsp Onion chopped – 1 Green chilli chopped – 2 or 3 or as per taste Curry leaves
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CHEESE MAGGI PAKODA BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS maggi – 1 pkt ginger garlic green chilli paste – 1 tbsp lemon juice – 2 tsp chopped coriander leaves – 2 or 3 tbsp besan – 2 or 3 tbsp for binding salt cheese cubes METHOD Cook normal maggi with the masala packet. Transfer to a bowl
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HEALTHY DRUMSTICK STEW Drumstick is one of those rare plant species whose seeds, flowers, leaves, and stems are edible and extremely nutritious. Moringa commonly referred to as drumstick is treated as a ‘super plant’ for its unique yet powerful properties that combat different ailments in our system. This nutrient-dense plant has its roots in Ayurveda
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DRUMSTICK KORMA IN SOUTHINDIAN STYLE Powerful Health Benefits of Drumsticks Rich source of vitamins and minerals. Drumstick leaves are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. … Regulates blood sugar levels. The high blood sugar level is the main characteristic of diabetes, which in turn leads to heart diseases. … Helps to purify the blood. … Boosts immunity. … Helps in developing stronger bones.
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SNAKE GOURD CURD CURRY It is a buttermilk based curry which is made using cooked vegetable & spicy coconut paste. It is famously known as “Majjige huli” in Karnataka,”Mor Kuzhambu” in Tamilnadu , ” Pulissery / moru kootan ” in Kerala and “Majjiga pulusu” in Andra Pradesh. Or in simple words a coconut – yoghurt
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MUNTHIRI KOTHU RECIPE Impressive Health Benefits of Mung Beans Packed With Healthy Nutrients. … High Antioxidant Levels May Reduce Chronic Disease Risk. … Antioxidants Vitexin and Isovitexin May Prevent Heat Stroke. … May Lower “Bad” LDL Cholesterol Levels, Reducing Heart Disease Risk. … Rich in Potassium, Magnesium and Fiber, Which May Reduce Blood Pressure. The Munthiri kothu is a unique festival sweet from Kanyakumari District, Tamil
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FISH CURRY WITHOUT OIL /AVICHA MEEN /OIL FREE FISH RECIPES OIL FREE FISH CURRY AVICHA MEEN recipe / Kaniyakumari style Avicha Meen Kuzhambu is a delicious fish gravy made in the kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu State. It is a zero Oil dish. INGREDIENTS Fish – ½ kg Turmeric powder – ½ tsp Salt as
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DAL KHICHDI IN ELECTRIC COOKER / RICE COOKER KHICHDI Khichdi , is a dish in made of rice and dal. INGREDIENTS Rice – 1 cup Moong dal – ½ cup Onion finely chopped – 1 Tomato finely chopped – 2 Ghee 2 tbsp + ½ tbsp oil Whole garam masala – few [ 8 black peppercorns
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BENGALI POSTO BORA / KHUS KHUS VADA / POPPY SEEDS FRITTERS BY KUSUM UMASHANKAR Posto / Khus khus / Poppy seeds is an absolute favourite among Bengalis. Postor Bora is one ancient recipe which has maintained its presence remarkably in Bong kitchens for decades. It is a very simple and easy recipe which can produce a
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RAW PAPAYA STIR FRY / RAW PAPAYA PORIYAL Papaya as we all know, is loaded with health benefits. Raw/green papaya is even more beneficial. It contains papain, a powerful enzyme that can greatly aid in the digestive process. It also soothes inflammation and helps relieve certain skin conditions. It helps relieve constipation as it is
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CUCUMBER SANDHAN RECIPE / MANGALOREAN CUCUMBER CAKE Kakadicha Sandan (Cucumber Cake) is a traditional Maharashtrian Sweet dish made with Kakadi (cucumber), coconut and jaggery during auspicious occasions. Cucumber cake recipe – this eggless cucumber cake is a traditional recipe from the Goan belt and is called as Tavsali. in this recipe the cake is steamed instead of
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EGG APPE Chettinad Muttai Paniyaram Recipe is a traditional dish famous in the region of Tamil Nadu. It is a variation made from a rice batter filled in with High protein egg and some extra spice to kick start your breakfast in a healthy way. These are very soft and fluffy . South Indian recipes
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GOPALKALA BY DISHA LAHORI The Gopalkala Recipe is a popular offering to Lord Krishna on Janmashtami. It is a savory dish made of beaten rice, cucumbers, green chilies, coconut and the tempering is done using ghee. The recipe is similar to curd rice, the only difference is beaten rice is used. This is mainly distributed as
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RAW BANANA CHIPS / GREEN BANANA CHIPS BY DISHA LAHORI Banana chips can be made very quickly. You have to peel the bananas, slice them up, and then deep-fry the slices in oil until they become crispy. Homemade banana chips are healthy, delicious, and they make a great teatime snack. INGREDIENTS Green raw banana – 6
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CABBAGE CHANA DAL STIR FRY / CABBAGE CHANA DAL PORIYAL Cabbage Is Packed With Nutrients. It May Help Keep Inflammation in Check. Cabbage Is Packed With Vitamin C. It Helps Improve Digestion. May Help Keep Your Heart Healthy. May Lower Blood Pressure. Could Help Lower Cholesterol Levels. Cabbage Is an Excellent Source of Vitamin K. INGREDIENTS Cabbage – 4 cup grated Chana dal –
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MORU KACHIYATHU RECIPE / KERALA STYLE SEASONED BUTTERMILK / SOUTHINDIAN MORU CURRY WITHOUT COCONUT / MORU CURRY RECIPE, KERALA MORU KACHIYATHU, KACHIYA MORU Health benefits of curd: 10 reasons you must include curd in your daily diet It makes your teeth and bones stronger. It improves immunity. It is used as home remedy to get fair skin
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INSTANT PEANUT RICE Peanuts are an especially good source of healthful fats, protein, and fiber. They also contain plenty of potassium, phosphorous, magnesium, and B vitamins. Despite being high in calories, peanuts are nutrient-rich and low in carbohydrates. Researchers have found that eating peanuts each day can help with your heart health. … If you eat peanuts every day you get protein, vitamins, minerals,
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SIMPLE KIDNEY BEAN SALAD / RAJMA SALAD RECIPE Bean salad is a common cold salad composed of various cooked beans – green beans, yellow wax beans, garbanzo beans, kidney beans – and typically fresh raw onions, peppers, and/or other vegetables, tossed in a vinaigrette or vinegar and characteristically sweetened with sugar. It can also be prepared as a pickled dish. Eating legumes four times a week
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INSTANT SABUDANA HALWA / EASY SAGO HALWA / SABUDANA KESARI BY DISHA LAHORI SABUDANA BENEFITS – It keeps your blood pressure low and controlled- it contains a decent amount of potassium that helps to keep your BP in check. It promotes healthy blood flow and lowers the strain in your heart. Helps fight birth defects- sabudana is a rich
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KALIMIRI MUTTON Plenty of crushed black peppercorns make this mutton curry extra flavourful. Not only mutton is a rich source of high-quality protein, but it is also an outstanding source of many vitamins and minerals, including iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. Because of this, regular consumption of lamb may promote muscle growth, maintenance, and performance. In addition, it helps prevent anemia. “Goat meat has
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SINDHI AANI BASAR / SINDHI STYLE GATTEY KI SABJI RECIPE / BESANA JOON AANYOON BY DISHA LAHORI Aani ji bhaji is a typical Sindhi style dish, made from the .Sindhi Style gattey ki subzi, gramflour tikkis cooked in onion base . Aani Basar-gramflour cutlet curry is a traditional Sindhi recipe. It is a lesser known recipe to other community kitchens. It
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CHICKEN BONELESS KARAHI [ PAKISTANI VERSION ] Chicken Karahi, or Kadai chicken, is undoubtedly one of the most popular curries in and out of Pakistan and India. This is a restaurant-style Pakistani Chicken Karahi recipe that can be prepared quickly and easily Chicken karahi, or kadai chicken, is a dish from the Indian subcontinent noted
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TURI BHASAR / SINDHI GILKI RECIPE BY DISHA LAHORI Mild delicious sponge gourd cooked with simple fresh herb and spices Turai ki sabzi / Turai/ Toori/ Gilki /soft gourd is a very healthy vegetable,it is easy to cook and very easy to digest. It is good for summer , as it is very cooling for
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KHARVAS MADE WITHOUT CHIK MILK / INSTANT KHARVAS / SOFT KHARVAS IN PRESSURE COOKER BY PARVEEN TAJ Kharvas is an Indian milk pudding made from cow or buffalo colostrum, the first form of milk produced within one or two days of giving birth. It originates in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. It is prepared by
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YELLOW PUMPKIN / KADDU / KASHIFAL / GANGAFAL SABJI BY DISHA LAHORI Pumpkin has a range of fantastic benefits, including being one of the best-known sources of BETA CAROTENE . Beta carotene is a powerful ANTIOXIDANTthat gives orange vegetables and fruits their vibrant color. The body converts any ingested beta carotene into vitamin A. Consuming
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BRINJAL GOTHSU / BRINJAL SIDE DISH FOR SOUTHINDIAN BREAKFAST Gothsu is a famous South Indian side dish for idli, dosa and most popularly paired with pongal. There are different type of gothsu recipes and the most sorted or preferred is the one made with Brinjal/ eggplant which suits perfectly for southindian breakfast menu . INGREDIENTS
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JHATPAT EASY BONELESS CHICKEN HANDI INGREDIENTS Chicken boneless – 400 grms Oil + ghee – 2 or 3 tbsp Whole garam masala – small piece of cinnamon + 1 clove + bay leaf + 1 cardamom Finely chopped garlic – 2 tbsp Onion – 1 Tomato – 2 Ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp
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CHICKEN MOMOS Momo is a type of East and South Asian steamed filled dumpling, popular across the Indian subcontinent and the Himalayan regions of East-South Asia border.Momos are extremely popular among the natives of the Indian subcontinent, and can be found in every kind of shop from restaurants to street vendors In this recipe I
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DAL BUKHARA BY SONU SHOREE “Dal Bukhara” ( दाल बुखारा ) is a velvety smooth slow cooked black lentil simmered in a tomato based gravy. It is a rich, creamy slow cooked whole urad dal (black gram) with tomato puree, butter and cream. Dal Bukhara was the preparation introduced by chef Madan Jaiswal in the restaurant by the
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HOMEMADE RICE PAPAD / EXHIBITION RICE PAPAD / ELAI VADAM / EASY RICE APPALAM /STEAMED RICE PAPAD RECIPE COURTESY – SUMITHRA. H . MENON The best thing about this vadam /papad is it dries up quickly even under the shade. It takes one to two days to get ready based on the weather in your
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LAUKI IN CURD / KASHMIRI DUDHI YAKHNI / YAKHNI LAUKI / DAHI LAUKI / AL YAKHNI / DOODHI YAKHNI Yakhni is a light curry or broth made using yogurt and saffron among other ingredients.Yakhni refers to a light curry or broth which has to include two main ingredients other than the meat – yoghurt and saffron (kesar).
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INSTANT MOONG DAL CHAAT / MOONG DAL SALAD INGREDIENTS Fried moong dal – 1 cup Boiled / roasted peanut – ¼ cup Finely chopped onion – 1 small Finely chopped tomato – 1 small [ remove the pulpy part ] Finely chopped coriander leaves – 2 tbsp Green chilly finely chopped – 1 Red chilli
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SIMPLE MOONG DAL RECIPE / NANI KI DAL / PUNJABI MOONG DAL TADKA BY SONU SHOREE According to ayurveda, Moong dal is tridoshic meaning it balances all the three doshas which are kapha, vata and pitta. Moong lentils are highly nutritious and easy to digest. They are light on the stomach if cooked in a simple
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ONION RICE A quick and easy recipe of fried rice laced with onions and a tangy flavor of lemon. A mouthwatering onion flavoured rice recipe, Onion rice has stir fried onions and spice powders tossed with boiled rice. Seasoned Onion Rice (aka Vagharelo Bhaat) is a practically effortless way to a quick lunch or snack. Like
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HOW TO MAKE SPROUTS KHICHDI /SPROUTED LENTILS KHICHDI BY RAKHIS RASOI Sprouted Lentils Khichdi – A protein packed, healthy and wholesome dish made with sprouted whole brown or green lentils, rice, vegetables, ginger, garlic and spices. METHOD BENEFITS OF SPROUTS Helps in digestion. Sprouts contain an unusually high content of living enzymes. … Boosts blood circulation. …
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TOMATO GOTSU / INSTANT TOMATO ACCOMPANIMENT FOR IDLI AND DOSA / TOMATO SIDE DISH FOR SOUTHINDIAN BREAKFAST Tomato gotsu aka thakkali gotsu is a perfect accompaniment for fluffy idlys and it can be made in no time. Simple side dish made using onions and tomatoes which goes well with idli, dosa, Pongal ,upma and with
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SOAKED CHANA DAL CHUTNEY RECIPE This chana dal chutney is simple and easy to make. You can serve it for breakfast or lunch. Chana dal chutney may be served as a main accompaniment to southindian breakfast . INGREDIENTS Chana dal – ¼ cup Green chilli – 4 Garlic – 1 or 2 Coriander leaves –
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GOURDS / VEGETABLES COOKED IN FRESHLY GROUND MASALA Recipe courtesy – Ashwini Shrikanth / Poornima INGREDIENTS Any gourds like tinda / dudhi / turai / tori /pumpkin etc – 3 cup peeled and chopped Oil – 1 tbsp Mustard seeds – 1 tsp Curry leaves – few Onion – 1 Tomato 1 Turmeric – ¼
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ONE POT FISH CURRY RECIPE Tips for buying and cooking fish – 30 recipes INGREDIENTS FOR CURRY Fish – ½ kg Turmeric pwdr – ½ tsp Red chilli pwdr – 2 or 3 tsp or as per taste Tamarind – small lemon size soaked in 1 cup hot water Tomato puree – 2 Onion – 1
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Veg.Langos (Hungarian fried bread) Recipe by Krupa’s Kitchen Langos is Hungarian fried bread, sometimes called Hungarian pizza. It is a favorite street and fair food that has a yeast dough made with mashed potatoes and flour. This snack became part of the country’s cuisine centuries ago when it was introduced by the Turks during their occupation.
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HARIYALI ANDA CURRY / GREEN MASALA EGG CURRY / EGG HARA MASALA /AFGANI ANDA CURRY / AFGANI GRAVY INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup fresh cream or malai 1/2 cup fresh beaten curd 1 or 2 tsp lemon juice 2 or 3 tbsp of oil + butter 2 tsp ginger garlic paste 1 small onion 10 or 12
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DHABA STYLE DAL KHICHDI Dal Khichdi is an Indian style lentil and rice one-pot, gluten-free dish. Khichdi is wholesome, fulfilling, and a comforting vegetarian Indian food recipe. Dal Khichdi laced with ghee and served with pickle, sliced onions, and raita is an absolute family favorite lunch. A khichdi is super easy to cook and takes less than
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