Easy Kachchi Haldi Ki Sabzi /FRESH TURMERIC SABJI INGREDIENTS 100 gms Fresh turmeric /kachchi haldi 3 tbsp Ghee 1 tsp Cumin seeds / jeera ½ tsp or as per taste chili powder 2 tbsp boiled green peas [ optional ] Salt ½ cup curd METHOD Scrape off the skin of fresh turmeric with a knife . Grate with a thick grater .
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SARGAVA NU SHAAK SARGAVO / DRUMSTICK IN BESAN AND CURD GRAVY BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS 200 grms drumstick 6 tbsp curd 2 tbsp gram flour 2 to 4 tbsp oil ½ tsp mustard ¼ tsp asafoetida 8 garlic cloves ½ tsp turmeric 1 tsp red chilly powder salt to taste METHOD Pressure cook the
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HEALTHY DRUMSTICK RASAM BY KUSUM UMASHANKAR Drumstick helps in purifying the blood of toxins and making our organs function better. They further act as a potent antibiotic agent. Consuming drumsticks on a regular basis may help you streamline blood circulation well. Constantly changing weather and hectic lifestyle takes a toll on the immune system. Drumsticks are rich in proteins and
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HOW TO CUT AND CLEAN TONGUE FISH | SOLE FISH | LEPO FISH / LEPO FISH FRY RECIPE METHOD LEPO FISH FRY RECIPE INGREDIENTS:- 500 gms – fresh lepo fish 2 tsp – ginger – garlic paste 2 or 3 tsp – red chilli pwdr [or as per taste ] ½ tsp – turmeric pwdr
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MURMURA VADA / PUFFED RICE CUTLET BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS Murmura – 3 cup Curd – ¼ cup Wheat flour – ¼ cup Barik sooji / fine rava – ¼ cup Ginger green chilli paste – 1 tbsp Saunf / fennel seeds – 1 tsp Sesame seeds – 1 tbsp Asafoetida – a pinch Turmeric
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AGATHI LEAVES COCONUT MILK SOUP / AGATHI KEERAI THANNI SAARU | AGATHI KEERAI RECIPES/ HUMMING BIRD TREE LEAVES RECIPE /अगेती के पत्तों में छिपा है सेहत का खज़ाना 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
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SINDHI FOTE BHUGO TEEVAN / SINDHI STYLE CARDAMOM FLAVOURED MUTTON GRAVY /ELIACHI MUTTON BY DISHA LAHORI This is a cardamom flavoured mutton gravy from the Sindhi Cuisine Lamb meat or goat meat .Meat from younger ones are more tender than older ones. Meat of a sheep / goat less than a year old is pale
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KERALA NADAN FISH CURRY RECIPE / KERALA STYLE FISH CURRY MADE WITH KODAMPULI WHAT IS KUDAMPULI The English name of Kudampuli is “Malabar Tamarind or Pot Tamarind”. It is found commonly in Southeast Asia and India, particularly Kerala and Karnataka. Kudampuli is a small, round-shaped tropical fruit that is used as a souring agent in
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GREEN MASALA FISH FRY RECIPE INGREDIENTS Any fish – 500 grms Fresh coconut – 2 tbsp Turmeric pwdr – ¼ tsp Garam masala pwdr – ½ tsp Jeera pwdr – ½ tsp Chaat masala – ½ tsp Coriander leaves – 1 ½ cup Ginger – 1 inch Garlic – 6 Green chilli – 4 or
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SIMPLE AND EASY FISH FRY RECIPE INGREDIENTS:- METHOD Clean the fish by thoroughly washing it – Refer here FISH RECIPES Rub it with salt and keep aside for 5 minutes . Wash ,rinse and drain the water completely . Pat dry with a kitchen towel . [so that the marinade sticks ] Take a bowl and
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PEANUT SAMA RICE CURD CHUTNEY | GROUNDNUT CURD CHUTNEY | PEANUT CURD CHUTNEY FOR VRAT | FARALI CHUTNEY BY DISHA LAHORI Peanut curd chutney | Farali chutney is an easy, quick and the best side dish that we can serve with any fasting snacks like sabudana vada, thalipeeth, farali pattice, etc. It is very easy
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MANNA HEALTHY FLOUR GUR PAPDI /MULTI GRAIN AND MILLETS GUR PAPDI BY SHWETA GALINDE MANNA FLOUR – Millets and cereals: 82% Ragi, Bajra, Corn, Jowar, Wheat, Red rice, Barley Pulses: Fried gram, Green gram. Sago, Groundnut, Cardamom, Almonds, Cashewnuts 100% Nature and Organic Manna Health Mix is a traditional Indian blend of 14 cereals, pulses
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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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RASBHARI CHUTNEY / CAPE GOOSEBERRY PICKLE BY DISHA LAHORI A tangy delicious dip of cape gooseberry Incorporating them in your diet can give you these health benefits. Store house of Vitamin C and antioxidantsCape gooseberries have abundant Vitamin C much more than lemons! Not only is Vitamin C good for your skin, but it also helps in
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SURTI KADHI / SURTI DANKHLU / GUJARATI KADHI MASALA BY DISHA LAHORI Kadhi is a traditional Gujarati preparation of a wonderful sweet and spicy curd mixture thickened with besan . Surti kadhi is a sweet tangy yogurt-based dish made with gram flour, spices, herbs and seasonings made without pakoda. It makes for a quick comforting lunch or dinner
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TURAI MOONG DAL / SOUTH INDIAN STYLE RIDGE GOURD DAL பீர்க்கங்காய் பருப்பு குழம்பு / PEERAKANGAI KOOTU / PEERKANGAI PORICHA KUZHAMBU/ BEERAKAYA KOOTU / RIDGE GOURD KOOTU /TOORI DAL This is an easy, one pot side dish for rice. Turai Moong Dal, also known as Turiya Mag Ni Dal, has a subtle sweetness that it gets from
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LOBSTER FRY Lobsters are a great source of selenium and also contain omega-3 fatty acids. They can help protect against thyroid disease, depression, and anemia. Lobster can serve as the main source of protein in a meal. INGREDIENTS Lobster – 3 or 4 medium Red chilli powder – 1 tsp or as per taste Garam masala pwdr
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KARNATAKA STYLE TARKARI PALAV RECIPE Very tasty, nutritious and filling rice recipe prepared using pressure cooker. Karnataka style pulao is an one pot meal, prepared using regular rice, mixed vegetables and spices . Its called tarkari palav . In this recipe we will use fresh coconut .Freshly coconut is ground to a smooth paste with
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DAL KANDA | DRY CHANA DAL FRY Dal Kanda is a simple dish using Chana dal and onions. It is a very simple and flavourful dry lentil preparation. The name “Dal Kanda” literally translates to lentils and onions. In this recipe dal kanda is prepared with split Bengal gram lentil (chana dal) cooked with a lot of onions. INGREDIENTS
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TRADITIONAL KAMBU KOOZH / HEALTHY FERMENTED BAJRA DRINK / PEARL MILLET PROBIOTIC PORRIDGE Let’s get back to our roots and make healthy and filling breakfast which is perfect for the summer. Kambukoozh is an ancient recipe, a drink mentioned in Sangam literature as healthy traditional breakfast or lunch. Rich in fibre, high in iron, calcium and vitamin B-
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SINDHI STYLE GREEN MOONG DAL GRAVY BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS Green moong dal – ½ cup Tomato chopped -1 Ginger chopped – 1 tsp Green chilli – 2 Garlic cloves – 2 tbsp crushed Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp Red chilli powder – 1 tsp or as per taste Asafoetida – a pinch Curry leaves
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GUJARATI LIVE KHATTA DHOKLA /GUJARATI LIVE DHOKLA BY DISHA LAHORI A fermented and steamed sour cake made from rice, black gram (urad dal) & sour yogurt. It is light and spongy. A nutritious and tasty low fat and gluten-free snack from the Gujarati cuisine. Mildly spiced with ginger and green chilies. Gujarat weddings are incomplete
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RESTAURANT STYLE EGG GRAVY 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 D to promote prenatal development. INGREDIENTS Boiled eggs – 6 Cumin seeds – ½ tsp
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KALE LEAVES STIR FRY / KALE LEAVES PORIYAL / INDIAN STYLE SAUTEED KALE / KALE THORAN Kale Poriyal , a quick, easy and healthy side. Kale is a super healthy food and a rich source of many vitamins and nutrients. Kale is an iron-rich, beta-carotene-rich superfood. It has similar taste and nutrition as our wonder superfood Moringa leaves.
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BLACK SESAME SEEDS CHUTNEY | KARUPPU ELLU THUVAIYAL / THOGAYAL | கருப்பு எள்ளு துவையல் Ellu Chutney also known as the Sesame Seeds Chutney Recipe is one of the popular accompaniment recipes from South India. It is usually made using black sesame. Sesame with its nutty taste and flavour gives a unique taste to this til
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TOOR MASOOR DAL FRY BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS Toor dal – ½ cup Masoor dal OR moong dal– ¼ cup Onion finely chopped – 1 big Curry leaves – 1 sprig Green chilli – 1 Tomato puree – 3 Oil – 1 tbsp Butter – 1 tbsp Methi dana – ½ tsp Mustard seeds –
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CORN RAVA UPMA /HEALTHY BREAKFAST FOR KIDS A popular and easy breakfast recipe from south india and western india, cooked with dry roasted semolina / sooji. it can be prepared with several variations and hence it is known with different names like, uppumavu, uppuma, uppindi, uppeet etc Upma, uppumavu or uppittu is a dish originating
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POMFRET FISH CURRY RECIPE /PAPLET FISH CURRY RECIPE Known as the Indian butterfish, Pomfret or Paplet is a type of Butterfish that is widely found in South Asia, including the Indian Ocean. Delicious in taste, this fish is rich in protein and has a tremendous amount of omega 3 fatty acids. Silver pomfret is lean source of
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PUMPKIN MOONG DAL CURRY BY DISHA LAHORI Yellow Pumpkin Dal Recipe is a comforting and wholesome dal made with moong dal and pumpkin. Serve with rice or phulka for a complete meal. Pumpkins contain a wealth of antioxidants. Vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta carotene support eye health and prevent degenerative damage in older adults. Moong
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RESTAURANT STYLE MUSHROOM GRAVY BY SHWETA GALINDE Mushrooms are a rich, low calorie source of fiber, protein, and antioxidants. INGREDIENTS Sliced mushroom – 2 pkt Onions chopped- 2 Ginger Garlic paste- 2 tsp Cashew nuts- 10 Whole red chillies- 5 or 6 Red ripe tomatoes – Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
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FISH CURRY RECIPE WITHOUT TAMARIND Fish is filled with omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins such as D and B2 (riboflavin). Fish is rich in calcium and phosphorus and a great source of minerals, such as iron, zinc, iodine, magnesium, and potassium. The American Heart Association recommends eating fish at least two times per week as part
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CRISPY KARELA FRY /BITTER GOURD FRY BY KUSUM UMASHANKAR INGREDIENTS Bitter gourd / karela – 2 [cut into thin circles] Turmeric powder – ½ tsp Red chilli powder – ½ tbsp Oil for deep fry Salt to taste Red chilli pwdr and chaat masala as needed to sprinkle PREPARATION Wash and pat dry the karela
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SIMPLE AND EASY WAY OF MAKING SOFT THIN MAKKI ROTI / मक्की की रोटी / MAKKI KI ROTI RECIPE BY DISHA LAHORI Makki ki roti is a flat unleavened bread made from corn meal, primarily eaten in the Punjab region of India and Pakistan; and in Jammu, Himachal, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand in
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EGG THOKKU RECIPE | MUTTAI THOKKU RECIPE | EGG RECIPE | ANDA RECIPE | EGG CURRY | EGG MASALA | EGG GRAVY | முட்டை தொக்கு BY DISHA LAHORI A Thokku is a type of South-Indian pickle, made with grated vegetables, as opposed to regular pickles that are made with bite-sized chunks of vegetables or even meat
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BLACK TIL CHIKKI | BLACK SESAME CHIKKI BY SHWETA GALINDE The combination of Til and Gur also boosts immunity and guards the body from seasonal infections. Black sesame seeds are rich in healthy omega 3 fatty acids, that can lubricate the intestinal walls and help with constipation. The seeds are also rich in fibre, that can
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AMLA CHUNDA /GOOSEBERRY SWEET PICKLE /AMLA JAGGERY PICKLE /AMLA MEETHI CHUTNEY BY DISHA LAHORI If the bitter taste of amla was keeping you from including it in your diet, then you must try this amla candy, which is a perfect blend of sweet and sour flavour. Having amla everyday can help boost immunity. It helps keep
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RAGI PALAK POORI BY DISHA LAHORI Ragi is rich in fibre minerals and amino acids which make it a good choice for diabetics. It also has more polyphenols than the commonly used grains like rice, wheat, and corn which help control blood sugar levels. Spinach is a superfood. It is loaded with tons of nutrients in a
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आंवले का मुरब्बा / AMLA MURABBA RECIPE By DISHA LAHORI If the bitter taste of amla was keeping you from including it in your diet, then you must try this amla candy, which is a perfect blend of sweet and sour flavour. Having amla murraba everyday can help boost immunity. It helps keep any common health
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HEALTHY WHEAT PUTTU / GOTHAMBU PUTTU (Wheat flour steamed with layers of grated coconut in cylindrical shape)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.
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EASY RESTAURANT STYLE BUTTER CHICKEN RECIPE INGREDIENTS Chicken tikka small pieces – 300 grms Onion – 1 Tomato – 3 medium [ not sour ] Cashew – 5 Oil + butter – 2 tbsp Ginger garlic paste – 2 tsp Red chilli pwdr – 1 ½ tsp or as per taste Kitchen king masala – 1
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EASY RESTAURANT STYLE PANEER GRAVY INGREDIENTS NOTE – You can add orange tandoori colour for restaurant kind colour .. PREPARATION METHOD Heat oil + butter in a pan . Add ginger garlic paste and stir fry till raw smell leaves . Add masala paste and stir fry till oil releases Add the puree and mix
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APPLE ORANGE CHUTNEY BY DISHA LAHORI Chutney is a gluten-free, spicy or savory condiment originating in India. Chutney is made from fruits, vegetables, and/or herbs with vinegar , sugar, and spices. Chutney is an integral part of indian cuisine It is served with everything from rice to bread items . Apple chutney is quite an easy
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TANDOORI MANCHURIAN BALLS BY DISHA LAHORI Veg Manchurian is a delicious Indo-Chinese dish made with vegetables formed into dumplings an ddeep fried . These balls are super delicious & crisp. Cabbage is usually the leading vegetable in the manchurian balls, with carrots, green beans, bell peppers and even cauliflower added to the mix. INGREDIENTS Finely chopped or grated
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INSTANT AMCHUR JAGGERY CHUTNEY FOR CHAAT Khatti meethi teekhi chutney for chatpata Indian snacks like kachoris / samosas / bhajiyas /chaat items etc INGREDIENTS METHOD Take all ingredients [ except jeera pwdr ] in a pan and mix well . See that there are no lumps Keep on medium flame . Stir and cook till
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KHEERER SHINGARA / MISTI KHEERER SINGARA/BENGALI SWEET MAWA SAMOSA /SWEET SAMOSA / MISTI KHEER ER SINGARA BY DISHA LAHORI Shingara is nothing but Samosa in Bengali cuisine. .Khirer Singara or Sweet Mewa Samosa is a popular Bengali sweet.It is a deep fried pastry with a mewa filling then soaked in sugar syrup. The filling can be
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ORANGE PANCAKE BY DISHA LAHORI A pancake is a flat cake, often thin and round, prepared from a starch-based batter that may contain eggs, milk and butter and cooked on a hot surface such as a griddle or frying pan, often frying with oil or butter. INGREDIENTS Maida – 1 cup Cardamom pwdr – ½
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HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS MAKHANA SNACK RECIPE / PHOOL MAKHANA MUNCHIES /FOX NUT CHIVDA/LOTUS SEEDS A handful of makhanas every day can keep you looking younger and make your skin glow. The catch is they should not be consumed as a fried snack. The presence of antioxidants in makhanas makes them even better for digestive health. They
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CHICKEN MALAI BALLS A food rich in protein, chicken can help with weight management and reduce the risk of heart disease. Chicken contains the amino acid tryptophan, which has been linked to higher levels of serotonin (the “feel good” hormone) in our brains. INGREDIENTS Boneless chicken – 500 grms Ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp Onion
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CUSTARD APPLE JUICE IN MIXIE Custard apple is one of the few fruits that contain a well-balanced ratio of potassium and sodium. Custardapples contain anti-oxidants like Vitamin C, which helps to fight free radicalsin our body. It is also high in potassium and magnesium that protects our heartfrom cardiac disease. BENEFITS OF CUSTARD APPLE FRUIT High
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DRY CHICKEN SHASHLIK Shashlik, or shashlyk, is a dish of skewered and grilled cubes of meat, similar to or synonymous with shish kebab. Shashlik is basically like a shish kebab, which translates to skewered meat and is a dish that was popular in central and South Asia. Shish were generally made using chunks of lamb, but chicken
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