MALABAR STYLE NEY PATHIRI /NEY PATHAL / PORICHA PATHIRI RECIPE/KERALA STYLE RICE FLOUR POORI Ney Pathiri-Ney Pathal-Poricha Pathiria is a super delicious, rich Malabar Specialty.It is a deep-fried rice Pancake with crushed coconut,onion,cumin seeds. These are very similar to Maharashtrian kombdi vade – INGREDIENTS NOTE – we get ready made ney pathiri flour also .we jsut
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CHICKEN GRAVY FOR IDLI AND DOSA / NON VEG CURRY FOR SOUTHINDIAN BREAKFAST INGREDIENTS PREPARATION METHOD Heat 2 or 3 tbsp oil in a cooker . Add onion + green chilli + curry leaves and stir fry till brown . Add ginger garlic paste and stir fry till raw smell leaves. Lower the flame and
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HEALTHY PAPAYA SMOOTHIE BY DISHA LAHORI Smoothies are a great way to lose weight because they are made with unprocessed ingredients and can replace a high sugar, high fat or high calorie breakfast. This smoothie is made with just a few simple ingredients – papaya, banana, cucumber and coconut water. This smoothie is also a
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STREET SIDE POM POM IDLI RECIPE / IDLI WALAS /BICYCLE IDLI Street side Idliwalas carry a vessel full healthy breakfast for their many customers on cycles . Their signature call is the “pom-pom,” which can be heard from a distance. The sound of this unique rubber horn is a signal for the residents of Mumbai’s neighbourhoods
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CHANA DAL KI SABJI / CHANA DAL RECIPE INGREDIENTS METHOD Wash and soak the dal for 3 to 5 hrs . Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add mustard seeds + jeera + asafoetida and let it crackle . Add onion + green chilli + curry leaves and stir fry till light brown . Add
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COCONUT MILK CHICKEN BIRYANI IN COOKER Here is a simple one pot biryani recipe made with the addition of coconut milk. The coconut milk adds a nice richness and flavour to the rice. TIPS INGREDIENTS [ 1 cup – 200 ml ] Adjust masalas as per taste PREPARATION METHOD Heat oil + ghee in a
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SIMPLE AND EASY NO ONION AND TOMATO VEG RIDGE GOURD GRAVY RECIPE / GILKI KI SABJI / TURAI /TOORI / SIMPLE VEG RECIPES A very simple veg recipe without onion , tomato , ginger and garlic . Gourd contains various antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, nutrients and lipids. It is an excellent source of Vitamin A and carbohydrates.
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HOW TO COOK SAFFOLA MASALA OATS INGREDIENTS METHOD Heat 2 teaspoon oil in pan , add cumin seeds let it sizzle. Add finely chopped green chilies, + curry leaves + ginger + onion to it, sauté till translucent . Add tomato and fry till soft . Add the veges and fry for 2 or 3
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HOMEMADE THANDAI DRINK RECIPE BY DISHA LAHORI Thandai is a traditional Indian beverage popular in the North Indian states of UP and Rajasthan and is made especially for the festival of Holi nad Mahashivratri . It is quite refreshing to drink and is loaded with some rich ingredients like dried nuts & fruits, seeds, fragrant spices,
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HOMEMADE THANDAI POWDER RECIPE BY DISHA LAHORI Thandai powder is a dry masala powder packed with nuts, spices, seeds, and aromatics such as saffron and rose. Thandai or sardai means ‘cooling’ in Hindi. Milk is the key ingredient in a thandai, whereas the flavour comes from the thandai masala. It is a traditional Indian drink for the
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EASY HONEY SESAME CHICKEN RECIPE / NO DEEP FRY RECIPE NOTE – you can adjust ingredients as per your taste. INGREDIENTS – Marinate the chicken with the below given ingredients and refrigerate for minimum 30 mins or more OTHER INGREDIENTS INGREDIENTS FOR THE SAUCE – Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and keep aside . METHOD
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SWEET POTATO CUTLET OR KEBAB RECIPE / RATALU STARTER INGREDIENTS Salt to taste Oil to deep fry or shallow fry Note – I have not added any veges . PREPARATION METHOD Take the mashed sweet potato in a big bowl . Now add coriander jeera pwdr + garam masala pwdr + chaat masala pwdr +
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HEALTHY PUMPKIN DAL SOUP BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS METHOD Wash and soak the dal for 5 to 10 mins Heat oil + butter in a cooker Add bay leaf + cinnamon + clove and give a stir Add onion + garlic + chilli and stir fry till golden . Add dal + pumpkin + coriander
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CRAB ROAST RECIPE Crab meat is high in phosphorous, which is an important mineral to the growth of bones and teeth. People who are at a high risk for osteoporosis should increase their crab intake for the calcium and phosphorous that crab meat provides.Crab is packed with protein, which is important for building and maintaining muscle.
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UDUPI STYLE POHA / AVALAKKI UPKARI / HACHIDA AVALAKKI RECIPE COURTESY – SUSHILA POOJARI MADE BY SHWETA GALINDE Avalakki Upkari | Poha upkari a no cook aval based Udupi style recipe, served for breakfast or as tea time snack. INGREDIENTS – [ 1 cup – 250 ml ] METHOD In a big bowl take jaggery
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EASY AND TASTY DAHI PANEER GRAVY RECIPE INGREDIENTS NOTE – You can add orange tandoori colour for restaurant kind colour .. PREPARATION Take chilli pwdr + kitchen king masala + turmeric + coriander pwdr + garam masala in a bowl . Add 1/4 cup water and mix well Whisk the curd + cream together and
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BETEL LEAF RICE / VETRILAI SADAM RECIPE /PAAN RICE BENEFITS OF BETEL LEAVES – https://www.netmeds.com/health-library/post/amazing-benefits-of-betel-leaves-nobody-told-you Betel leaves come with several curative health benefits as they are loaded with vitamins like Vitamin C, thiamine, niacin, riboflavin, carotene and a great source of calcium. Betel leaves have amazing antiseptic properties as they are rich in polyphenols especially chavicol offering dual
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HEALTHY AND DELICIOUS SATTU PARATHA RECIPE BY DISHA LAHORI Sattu is a protein-rich flour made from powdered chana (Bengal gram) or other pulses and cereals. Sattu is a type of flour, mainly used in India and Tibet. It consists of a mixture of roasted ground pulses and cereals. The dry powder is prepared in various ways
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CHICKEN DOUGHNUTS /CHICKEN VADA BY DISHA LAHORI Chicken doughnuts are a perfect combination of chicken along with a mix of exotic spices. INGREDIENTS METHOD Take all ingredients one by one in a mixie jar . Grind into smooth mixture . Remove in a bowl and divide into equal portions. Roll into smooth balls. Flatten it and make
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TENDLI DAHI MASALA RECIPE / TINDORA MASALA / IVY GOURD RECIPE A very simple north indian recipe where fried tendli is simmered in a tangy and spiced yogurt curry. Another easy to make recipe that goes well with phulka roti or paratha. Here tendli is stir-fried first, so they are not slimy anymore and becomes
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KHARA BHAT / MASALA RAVA BHAT khara Bath also known as Rava Bath , a famous breakfast from Karnataka. It is made with semolina, mix veggies, curry leaves and spices. It is a simple and easy south indian breakfast recipe . Khara bath is a variation of the most popular Rava Upma. INGREDIENTS NOTE – We
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MAIDA BONDA / KARNATAKA GOLI BAJE / MANGALORE BAJJI / MANGALORE BONDA Goli baje or Mangalore bajji is a very tasty evening tea time snacks originated in Mangalore, Karnataka. They are deep fried Maida balls with soft sponginess inside and a crisp layer outside. These are prepared using Maida flour, curd and few spices of
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PAPAYA SALAD INGREDIENTS PREPARATION Peel and chop the papaya into big cubes .[don’t use over ripe papaya ,the flesh has to be firm ] METHOD In a mixing bowl take olive oil + lemon juice + salt + pepper pwdr + chilli flakes + chaat masala + honey + mint leaves and mix well .
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EASY KADHI PAKORA RECIPE INGREDIENTS METHOD [ 1 cup – 25 ml ] In a big bowl , take besan + curd + turmeric + garam masala [ optional ] + 4 cup water [ 1000 ml ] . Mix all ingredients using whisk or hand blender or mixie until smooth batter (ensure that there are
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MOMOS PARATHA INGREDIENTS NOTE – If using grated veges ,squeeze the excess water and use . METHOD Take all the stuffing ingredients in a mixing bowl . After mixing if you feel there is moisture ,then take the stuffing in a thick towel and squeeze the juice . The stuffing should not be wet . Divide
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SEVAI BHAJIYA / LEFTOVER SEVAI PAKORA / VERMICELLI FRITTERS INGREDIENTS METHOD I have used leftover sevai upma – Discard the green chilli / curry leaves etc from the upma. Now add all the ingredients one by one as shown in video and mix well. Add water and make a medium consistency mixture . Heat oil
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DAL CURRY MADE WITHOUT DAL / QUICK PUMPKIN CURRY INGREDIENTS METHOD Take the pumpkin + salt + tamarind / tomato + water in a cooker . Pressure cook up to 3 whistles. Once done , blend it into a smooth puree . Add hot water to the pumpkin puree as per the consistency you want
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GAJAR MATAR KI SABJI /C ARROT AND PEAS Delhi Carrots are rich in colour and flavour and are a little sweet in taste. Crunchy and fresh, these are perfect for panning out salads, stews and many other main course dishes. Red Carrots contain more of a pigment called lycopene which is also present in tomatoes. A INGREDIENTS
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PURPLE CABBAGE PUTTU /HOW TO MAKE KERALA 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
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EASY KUNG PAO CHICKEN RECIPE Kung pao chicken is a popular Chinese restaurant dish Kung Pao chicken, also transcribed Gong Bao or Kung Po, is a spicy, stir-fried Chinese dish made with cubes of chicken, peanuts, vegetables, and chili peppers. The dish tastes bit spicy , sour and is sweet and a little nutty. Peanuts added
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KERALA VILLAGE STYLE FISH CURRY WITHOUT COOCONUT INGREDIENTS METHOD Take all ingredients one by one in a clay pot or any broad pan . Mix well . Add the tamarind / kokum / kodam puli with water . Add 1 cup water and adjust salt as needed . place the clay pot on the stove
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HEALTHY GREEK SALAD RECIPE FOR WEIGHTLOSS Greek salad or horiatiki salad is a popular salad in Greek cuisine generally made with pieces of tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, feta cheese, and olives and dressed with salt, Greek oregano, and olive oil. It’s loaded with veggies, healthy fats and some protein from the cheese. Greek salad is a
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QUICK AND INSTANT JEERA RICE WITHOUT SOAKING IN COOKER INGREDIENTS [ cup – 240 ml ] METHOD Wash the rice and keep aside – no need to soak the rice . Heat ghee + oil in cooker on medium flame . Add the jeera + whole garam masala and let it crackle . [don’t burn
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HOME MADE BATTER FOR SOFT AND FLUFFY IDLIS /BEST IDLI BATTER RECCIPE TIP – Grinding the batter in wet grinder helps in aeration. It incorporates air to the batter making the batter light and also increases the quantity. But grinding batter in a mixer doesn’t incorporate air
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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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APPE MADE FROM IDLI BATTER / KULI PANIYARAM / PADDU / RICE BUNS / VEGETABLE APPE INGREDIENTS METHOD Mix all the above ingredients well. Keep the appe pan on medium heat. Once it is hot , add a few drops of oil in each mould. Pour spoonful of the batter leaving some space over the
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SOUTHINDIAN STYLE KALA CHANA KURMA RECIPE INGREDIENTS [ 1 cup – 250 ml ] METHOD Wash and soak black chana in required water over night . Pressure cook with little salt on medium flame upto first whistle . Now lower the flame to lowest and cook for 12 to 15 minutes.[ ignore the whistles] Make
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CHICKEN BURMESE KHAO SUEY RECIPE / BURMESE COCONUT CURRY Khow Suey is a Burmese noodle dish with coconut milk + stock and served with an assortment of toppings like fried noodles , chilli oil , lemon garlic, fried onion, cilantro etc. Traditionally Khow suey is a nonveg noodle soup made of egg noodles and curried beef or chicken with coconut milk, served
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TASTY PULAO RECIPE / PILAF / PILAU / PULAV INGREDIENTS METHOD Soak rice for 30 mins . Heat oil + ghee in pan / Add whole garam masala and give a mix . Add onion and stir fry till golden .Its very important to fry the onion well . Add ginger garlic paste and stir
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LEEK POTATO SOUP BY DISHA LAHORI Leek soup is a soup based on potatoes, leeks, stock, and milk . Other ingredients used may be salt, pepper, and various spices. Leeks are a good source of vitamins A, C and K (important for helping your blood to clot). They also contain minerals such as iron (which is important for red
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MINT RAITA/ PUDHINA RAITA INGREIENTS METHOD Take all ingredients one by one in a mixie jar . Add ½ cup curd and grind to smooth paste – avoid adding water . Now add the remaining curd and pulse beat once. Transfer to a serving bowl and give a good mix making sure the spices are
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QUICK VEG DALIA BIRYANI RECIPE / BROKEN WHEAT BIRYANI INGREDIENTS METHOD Take a big mixie jar , add onion + tomato + ginger garlic paste + mint leaves + coriander powder + garam masala pwdr + turmeric + lewmon juice + curd + salt and grind into fine paste by add ing ¼ cup water.
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BURMESE RECIPE / HOW TO COOK BURMESE VEG KHAO SUEY / NOODLES IN COCONUT CURRY Traditionally Khow suey is a nonveg noodle soup made of egg noodles and curried beef or chicken with coconut milk, served with a variety of contrasting condiments. A squeeze of lemon also adds tanginess to khow suey. The dish is similar to the Burmese noodle dish ohn no khauk
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HIGH PROTEIN SALAD RECIPE RECIPE COURTESY – TAMANNA SINGH Protein is made up of amino acids, which act like building blocks for the body. When you eat protein after exercise, it gives your muscles the amino acids necessary to repair and rebuild. Eating protein can help rebuild and repair those damaged muscle fibers. It’s also important to
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BELL PEPPER SALAD / CAPSICUM SALAD RECIPE / STIR FRY BELL PEPPER SALAD RECIPE Bell peppers are rich in many vitamins and antioxidants, especially vitamin C and various carotenoids. For this reason, they may have several health benefits, such as improved eye health and reduced risk of several chronic diseases. All in all, bell peppers are
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SOUTHINDIAN LEMON RICE RECIPE / CHITRANNA INGREDIENTS PREPARATION – Cook rice till completely done [not overcooked,grains have to be separate]or use left
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FALAFEL RECIPE Falafels are deep-fried balls traditionally found in
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TAMARIND PUMPKIN GRAVY RECIPE INGREDIENTS Pumpkin cubes – 250 to 300 grms Tamarind marble size soaked in 1 cup hot water Jaggery – ½ or 1 tsp Oil – 1 tbsp Mustard seeds + jeera – 1 tsp Methi seeds – ½ tsp Onion finely chopped – 1 Grated ginger – ½ tsp Green chilli
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SIMPLE MUTTON BONES SAMBAR INGREDIENTS 300 grms mutton bones ¼ cup toor dal 1 ½ sambar pwdr ¼ tsp chilli pwdr ½ tsp coriander pwdr ¼ tsp turmeric 1 small onion or 8 shallots 2 Garlic chopped 1 slit green chilli 1 big Tomato Salt as needed 1 tbsp oil Freshly grated coconut – 2 to 3 tbsp ½ tsp mustard Pinch
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COCONUT POHA INGREDIENTS Poha – 2 cup [ medium ] Freshly grated coconut – 5 to 6 tbsp Onion finely chopped – 1 big Green chilli chopped – 2 or 3 or as per taste Sugar – ½ tsp [ optional ] Oil – 2 tbsp Mustard seeds + jeera – 1 tsp Curry leaves
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