RED LOBIA BIRYANI / RED COWPEA BIRYANI INGREDIENTS PREPARATION METHOD Heat oil + ghee in a heavy bottom pan , add the whole garam masala and allow it to sputter . [ never allow the garam masala to burn or it will give a bad aroma to the food ] Add onion and fry till
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EASY BAIGAN ALOO IN PEANUT MASALA INGREDIENTS METHOD Grind together roasted peanut + onion + tomato + ginger garlic paste + masala pwdrs + tamarind pulp + jaggery + salt . Grind into a coarse mixture by adding little water. Taste and adjust the ingredients . Heat oil in a cooker . Crackle mustard seeds
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TAKLA RAAN BHAJI RECIPE / CASSIA TORA /TAKLYACHI BHAAJI Its is a green leafy vegetable available during monsoon from July to August in regions of India.Easily available in local veg mkts in Mumbai . OTHER NAMES – Charkramardah (Sanskrit); Pamad, Panewar, Chakavar ( Hindi); Stinking cassia, Ringworm plant Wild/ Sickle Senna (English); Takla, Tankala (Marathi);
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AGATHI LEAVES DALIA MOONG DAL KHICHDI RECIPE/ AGASTYA LEAVES DALI KHICHDI Agathi Keerai, an omnipotent spinach, is capable of curing not only physiological but also psychological problems of human beings.Its botanical name is Sesbania grandiflra having precisely 63 curative benefits as per Siddha school of medicine. Mainly, this reduces body heat, heals the wounds and
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KANDESHI KHICHDI RECIPE Toor_dal khichdi is also known as Sai Baba ki khichdi. It’s offered to Sai, in the temples of Khandesh, on every Thursday. Toor Dal/ Split Pigeon peas cooked with rice with some masalas. Today 🍛khichdi is served with Dahi 🍲kadhi, Papad. INGREDIENTS METHOD KADHI RECIPE – INGREDIENTS METHODBlend curd, water, besan and salt.Heat oil in
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ASH GOURD MOONG DAL CURRY RECIPE INGREDIENTS METHOD Peel and chop the ash gourd into cubes. Wash and soak the moong dal till use Heat oil in a cooker , crackle jeera + mustard seeds. Add onion + green chilli + curry leaves and stir fry till translucent. Add garlic and stir fry for few
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EASY HOMEMADE CHICKEN DUM BIRYANI INGREDIENTS METHOD CHICKEN GRAVY Marinate chicken with curd and keep aside for minimum Heat ghee + oil crackle few whole garam masala. Add the onions and caramelise it Remove half and keep aside. Stir fry 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste.. Add tomato + salt and stir fry till soft. Add
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QUICK AND EASY SOUTHINDIAN MORU KULAMBU / TAMIL NADU STYLE DAHI KADHI RECIPE INGREDIENTS METHOD Grind together coconut + ginger + garlic + green chilli + shallots + turmeric into a fine paste by adding ½ cup water. Add the curd and blend . Now adjust water as per the consistency you want . Add
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KERALA MATHANGA ERISSERY / PUMPKIN RED COW PEA COCONUT CURRY Mathanga Erissery is a mild curry made with pumpkin + cowpeas in a coconut based curry and tempered . It is one of the traditional dish served in Onam Sadya. This is also known as Elisseri in some parts of Kerala. Black eyed peas also
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RAGI FLOUR KERALA APPAM RECIPE Appam is a thin Pancake made with fermented rice and coconut traditionally cooked in an ‘appachatti’, a deep pan similar to wok but considerably small. They are popular in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Srilankan Cuisines. They are served best for breakfast or dinner with Egg curry or Vegetable stew or
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HOW TO MAKE KERALA TRADITIONAL PALAPPAM RECIPE WITH YEAST Appam is a thin Pancake made with fermented rice and coconut traditionally cooked in an ‘appachatti’, a deep pan similar to wok but considerably small. They are popular in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Srilankan Cuisines. They are served best for breakfast or dinner with Egg curry
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STIR FRIED SPRING ONION RECIPE Spring onions are said to have a rich source of minerals such as magnesium, iron, calcium, and potassium that might maintain healthy bones, and promote their growth. INGREDIENTS Method Heat oil and splutter the jeera seeds . Add garlic + green chilli + onion and stir fry translucent . Add chopped leaves
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RIDGE GOURD SAMBAR / TURAI SAMBAR / PEERKANGAI SAMBAR RECIPE Peerkangai Sambar , ridge gourd sambar, turai sambar, beerakaya sambhar is easy sambar made with ridge gourd or peerkangai which makes good side dish with rice OR southindian breakfast items . Ridge gourd is also effective in balancing your blood sugar levels. It is also considered wonderful
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PUMPKIN RECIPE FOR PET DOG Pumpkin is one of the many safe human foods your dog can eat. Dogs can eat pumpkin. While dogs can eat raw pumpkin, it might be harder to digest and can become a choking hazard. The rind is also a choking hazard and may cause an intestinal blockage. You can feed
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CABBAGE SABJI IN COOKER BACHELOR RECIPE INGREDIENTS METHOD Heat oil in a cooker and crackle the jeera. Add onion + green chilli and stir fry till translucent . Add ginger garlic paste and stir fry till raw smell leaves. Add tomato + sugar + salt and cook till oil separates. Add the masala pwdrs and
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SWEET JAGGERY DOSA SURNOLI RECIPE Surnoli is a kind of Pancake popular among the Konkani community. They have a puffy texture with holes , mild sweetness and yellow in colour . It is a part of the Saraswat cuisine and is quite a popular breakfast in Goa, Mangalore and other such regions INGREDIENTS METHOD Wash
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BASALE SOPPU THAMBLI RECIPE / MALABAR SPINACH CURD CURRY RECIPE Tambli is unique to the state of Karnataka especially Udupi – Mangalore & Malnad region. Tambli word is derived from ‘Tampu’ refers to cool and ‘huli’ refers as sour. Tampu Huli became Tambuli. This dish is cool to our body, and Tambli’s are good for digestion too. Good amount of curd is
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QUICK MUTTON RECIPE INGREDIENTS METHOD Clean , cut , wash , rinse the mutton .Drain the excess water . Take all the ingredients as shown in the video and pressure cook upto 5 whistles till the mutton is cooked. No need to add water . Heat oil in a pan and add onion + curry
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HEALTHY BEETROOT CARROT RAITA / CARROT BEETROOT PACHADI INGREDIENTS METHOD Whisk the curd well , now add all other ingredients one by one and mix well . Raita is ready to be served with any rice variety or parathas. NOTES MORE SIMILAR RECIPES FOR MORE RECIPES CLICK ON THE NAMES BELOW:- LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE
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STREET STYLE JHARKHAND SPECIAL DHUSKA WITH ALOO CHANA SABZI RECIPE BY DISHA LAHORI Dhuska is fluffy, soft poris made with fermented rice – dal batter. It is served with loose aloo chana ki sabzi as a breakfast or brunch. INGREDIENTS METHOD Wash and soak the rice and dal for 4 hrs . Drain the water
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SINDHI STYLE DRUMSTICK FLOWERS MALAI SABJI BY DISHA LAHORI HOW TO USE THESE FLOWERS – These flowers are very delicate, and when one goes to buy these from the market, you will get very few bloomed flowers, most of them are buds. Along with these you shall find broken thin stems. These stems have to be
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HEALTHY MORINGA LEAVES CHUTNEY PODI RECIPE/ MURUNGAI KEERAI PODI BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS METHOD Clean Moringa leaves and remove the stalks completely. Make sure there are no stems/stalks. Wash and pat dry Moringa leaveS making sure there is no moisture. Heat oil and add all ingredients one by one as shown in video and roast
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SCHEZWAN CHUTNEY MADE WITH FRESH RED CHILLI BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS METHOD Grind the deseeded chilli into a coarse paste by adding water . In a pan heat oil, add garlic + ginger celery / coriander stems . Fry until aromatic, make sure not to brown . Add in chilli paste and mix well. Continue
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HOW TO MAKE CARDAMOM NUTMEG POWDER AT HOME / ELAICHI JAIPHAL POWDER RECIPE BY SONALI Cardamom powder is widely used in Indian sweet dishes, ice creams, milk specialities, and hot masala milk. It adds flavour and aroma to many rice dishes, vegetables and other richly-flavoured dishes. It is used as a traditional flavouring in coffee and
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HOW TO MAKE BURRITO BOWL Delicious, fresh, easy and filling, the Burrito is a staple Mexican food. It’s usually filled with refried beans, sauces, meat, cheese and vegetable toppings. One of the best things about a burrito is that you can customise them to your liking ! You can think of any burrito filling ideas
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SAMA WAFFLE RECIPE FOR FASTING / MILLETS WAFFLE RECIPE BY DISHA LAHORI Since during fasting we abstain from cereal grains and to make any rice based dishes we use samvat or sama grains instead of rice. These are not a kind of rice variety or even associated with rice. Basically they are from the millet family.
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SAMA CHAWAL VADA FOR VRAT / VARAI KE VADE BY DISHA LAHORI Since during fasting we abstain from cereal grains and to make any rice based dishes we use samvat or sama grains instead of rice. These are not a kind of rice variety or even associated with rice. Basically they are from the millet family.
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NARAYAN DAS LADOO / COCONUT RAVA MODAK / NAIVEDYA PRASAD FOR GANESH CHATHURTI / RAGHAVDAS LADOO BY DISHA LAHORI Special soft and delicious ladoo from Maharashtra, Raghavdas Ladoos are prepared with coconut + semolina with sugar syrup INGREDIENTS PREPARATION Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a pan . Add the rava and stir fry for 2
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PANEER MODAK RECIPE BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS NOTE – I have made rose modaks , you can use any essence or food colour and make. Instead of syrup skip milk and add condensed milk OR add sugar powder . METHOD Take paneer + milk + rose syrup + milk powder + cashew powder and blend
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AMMINI KOZHUKATTAI RECIPE RECIPE COURTESY – USHA RAMACHANDRAN Ammini Kozhukattai, also known as mani kozhukattai which looks like small white pearls are made with the outer covering used for the usual kozhukattai or modaks , basically cooked rice flour. Ammini Kozhukattai are ideally rice flour dumplings that are steamed, cooked and later tossed in a tempering
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ANDHRA STYLE BHINDI CHUTNEY BY KUSUM UMASHANKAR INGREDIENTS METHOD Wash and wipe the ladies finger. Chop into 1 inch size. Heat oil in a thick bottomed pan on low flame , fry chana dal. Now add coriander seeds and fry till golden . Lastly add red chillis and give a mix . Remove and keep
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ZUCCHINI FLAX SEED PANCAKE RECIPE FOR WEIGHTLOSS / ZUCCHINI FLAX SEEDS CHEELA WEIGHTLOSS RECIPE BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS METHOD Grind flax seeds and soak 3 tbsp powder in ¼ cup water and keep aside for few minutes . NOTE – we can directly add the powder to the mixture , but soaking and adding gives
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GHIYA OATS CUTLET WEIGHTLOSS DIET RECIPE / BOTTLE GOURD OATS CUTELT / LAUKI KEBAB BY DISHA LAHORI BENEFITS OF BOTTLE GOURD / GHIYA INGREDIENTS METHOD Dry roast the oats and powder it . Grate the ghiya and squeeze the excess juice . [ don’t throw the juice , either drink or use in dough /
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KANTOLA MASALA FRY RECIPE Among many monsoon treats, one seasonal veggie is kantola. They are also known as teasel gourd or Indian gourd. Kantola season starts with the onset of monsoon and lasts for about 3-4 months. In northern parts of India they’re available in abundance but they do not grow abundantly in South India. Kantola has
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BAFALI RAN BHAJI RECIPE / BOPARLI CHI BHAJI Raan bhajis are nature’s wonder. Every year they come alive during a specific period in the jungle and they disappear for the rest of the year. Raan Bhaaji or Wild Vegetables – The ones that we don’t cultivate but appear every year at the start of Monsoon. Raan
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HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE FONDUE AT HOME There are three main types of fondues : cheese fondue, oil or broth fondue and chocolate fondue. Chocolate fondue is made of chocolate and heavy whipping cream. Vanilla and salt can also be added if desired. Milk chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, dark chocolate or bittersweet chocolate can be used. Chocolate melted
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KEVLA LEAVES STIR FRY / RAAN BHAJI RECIPE Raan bhajis are nature’s wonder. Every year they come alive during a specific period in the jungle and they disappear for the rest of the year. Raan Bhaaji or Wild Vegetables – The ones that we don’t cultivate but appear every year at the start of Monsoon. Raan
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RIDGE GOURD MILK CURRY / PEERKANGAI PALU CURRY / BEERAKAYA PAAL CURRY RECIPE / BEERAKAYA PALU POSINA KURA INGREDIENTS METHOD Heat oil in a cooker . Add mustard seeds + jeera and let them crackle . Add onion + green chilli + curry leaves and stir fry till translucent . Add garlic and stir fry
Read MoreCURD OATS RECIPE / DAHI OATS / YOGHURT OATMEAL RECIPE / THAYIR OATS BY DISHA LAHORI A simple and quick Indian style oats with lightly seasoned creamy yogurt. A combination of oats and curd can naturally improve metabolism, relieve constipation, accelerate fat loss, improve bone health and heart health. Oats and curd can help in reducing
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MOR KEERAI / MORU KOOTU / MORU KEERAI KUZHAMBU INGREDIENTS PREPARATION METHOD Heat oil in a pan and crackle urad dal + mustard seeds . Add red chilli + curry leaves + asafoetida and give a mix . Add the leaves and stir fry till it shrinks completely and there is no moisture . [
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HEALTHY AGASTYA LEAVES STIR FRY RECIPE /AGATHI LEAVES RECIPE Agathi Keerai, an omnipotent spinach, is capable of curing not only physiological but also psychological problems of human beings.Its botanical name is Sesbania grandiflra having precisely 63 curative benefits as per Siddha school of medicine. Mainly, this reduces body heat, heals the wounds and is a
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PHODSHICHI BHAAJI RECIPE /PHODSHI SABZI | HOW TO COOK PHODSHI Raan bhajis are nature’s wonder. Every year they come alive during a specific period in the jungle and they disappear for the rest of the year. Raan Bhaaji or Wild Vegetables – The ones that we don’t cultivate but appear every year at the start of
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PANEER SHASHLIK / VEG SHISH KEBAB INGREDIENTS METHOD Take all other ingredients one by one and mix well . Apply this marinade all over the paneer cubes + onion + capsicum + tomato . Marinate for minimum 30 mins or more in fridge. Once done thread the paneer onto the skewers, alternating it with chunks
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KERALA CHILLI PAPADUM / MULAKUPAPPADAM / PAPPADAM MEZHUKKUPURATTY BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS METHOD Cut pappadam into small pieces and deep fry them. Keep aside Heat 2 tbsp oil in a kadai and add small onions + curry leaves along with some salt .. Roast till golden colour .. Lower the flame , add crushed chilli
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HEALTHY BARNYARD MILLET IDLI / DOSA RECIPE BY DISHA LAHORI The Barnyard millet or Sanwa rice as it is popularly known has high levels of protein, calcium, iron, minerals, and vitamin B complex. It is also low in carbohydrates and gluten-free, making it a boon for those with gluten allergies, type II diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.
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TURAI MOONG DAL SABJI / RIDGE GOURD MOONG DAL RECIPE INGREDIENTS METHOD Wash and soak the dal for 10 mins Peel and chop the gourd into small cubes. Heat ghee/oil in a cookerand crackle the jeera. Add onion + green chilli + curry leaves and stir fry till translucent. Add tomato and stir fry till
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QUICK BUN DOSA RECIPE Bun Dosa is a thick dosa made in a kadhai. Bun dosas are made from the fermented batter made from 1 cup rice + ½ or 1 tsp methi seeds + ¼ cup poha /murmura + ¼ cup coconut . INGREDIENTS METHOD Heat a small pan with oil , splutter mustard seeds
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MANGO RASAM RECIPE BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS METHOD Peel and chop the mango .Pressure cook it with ½ cup water + little salt upto 3 whistles . Blend the mango in smooth puree . Take the puree + 3 cup water water + turmeric + asafoetida + rasam pwdr + curry leaves + pepper pwdr
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SINDHI FISH CURRY RECIPE / THOOMA MEI MACHI / THOOM WAARI MACHHI/ FISH IN GARLIC GRAVY BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS METHOD Clean the fish slices. Marinate with a little salt + ¼ tsp turmeric and set aside for few minutes. Wash the fish thoroughly and pat dry it . Make a paste of coriander leaves
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BOTTLE GOURD MOONG DAL CURRY SOUTHINDIAN STYLE / DOODHI MOONGDAL / SORAKKAI KOOTU INGREDIENTS FOR GRINDING [ grind all the below ingredients into a coarse paste by adding little water ] FOR THE SEASONING METHOD Wash and take the dal in a cooker. Add the tomato + onion + garlic + turmeric + salt
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