BROKEN WHEAT SAKKARAI PONGAL / CRACKED WHEAT SWEET PONGAL / GODHUMAI RAVA SAKKARAI PONGAL BY SHWETA GALINDE INGREDIENTS PREPARATION 1 – Roast the dal and wheat separately till it becomes hot in a pressure cooker with 1/2 tsp ghee [it should not change colour]. Roasting is optional – you can directly wash and cook the
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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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RAJ KACHORI / KACHORI CHAAT Kachori Chaat is a mouth watering chaat made from khasta kachori . It is quick and easy to make when you have kachoris ready at home. These are best eaten as an evening snack or even when you have small gathering at home. INGREDIENTS METHOD – Firstly make kachoris – Khasta matar kachori OR Instant moong dal
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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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HOW TO MAKE PERFECT POACHED EGGS BY DISHA LAHORI In poached eggs whites are just firm enough on the outside to contain an oozy, golden yolk in a round little egg. It is fulfilling, rich in protein, healthy and easy to prepare – you can get eggs done within few minutes only. INGREDIENTS METHOD Bring
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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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HOW TO MAKE PANCAKES USING EGG INGREDIENTS METHOD In a large bowl, whisk the + milk + eggs + butter until smooth. In another bowl, combine the flour + salt + baking powder + sugar. Stir this dry mixture into the wet mixture, blending well. Heat up a pan and rub a bit of butter
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BADAMI MALAI CHICKEN TIKKA RECIPE / KASTURI CHICKEN TIKKA INGREDIENTS METHOD Take almonds in a mixie and grind into fine powder . Now add all the other ingredients one by one and grind into smooth mixture. Transfer this to a bowl . Add in the chicken + capsicum cubes + onion cubes and mix well
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STUFFED FRESH RED CHILLI PICKLE / LAL MIRCH KA ACHAR /लाल मिरची लोणचे/RED CHILLI PICKLE/ओल्या लाल मिरचीचं लोणचं BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS METHOD FOR MAKING THE STUFFING Heat oil , when hot add ½ tsp asafoetida ,give a nice mix and off the flame. Allow it to cool . Dry roast fenugreek seeds + fennel
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PURPLE YAM ROAST RECIPE / KAND RECIPE INGREDIENTS METHOD Peel the yam , wash it well and chop into small cubes. Soak it in water for 5 mins and wash it in several water. Drain the water completely .There should be no moisture . Sprinkle little salt all over . Heat oil in a flat
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TIL KI GAJAK INGREDIENTS [ 1 CUP – 200 ML ] METHOD- do watch the video before you start . Grease a plate with ghee and keep aside till use. Roast the sesame seeds till aromatic . Colour should not change Take sugar + jaggery + water in a pan. Cook till the jaggery melts
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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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PATA GOBHI MATAR KI SABJI / CABBAGE GREEN PEAS RECIPE Half a cup of cooked cabbage has about a third the vitamin C you need for the day. It also gives you doses of fiber, folate, potassium, magnesium, vitamins A and K, and more. Cabbage is loaded with lots of chemicals that help ease swelling
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CRISPY PURPLE YAM FRY RECIPE Indian Purple Yam known as Kand or Kandh in Hindi and Konfal in Marathi is a root vegetable that’s popularly known as Indian cheese. This tuber belongs to the large family of Yams and is often confused with sweet potato or Shakarkand which are distantly related to the potato family. It is a seasonal veggie , has a unique texture, a bright purple color, and
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CHETTINAD STYLE POTATO ROAST / CHETTINAD URLAI ROAST RECIPE INGREDIENTS METHOD Make a mixture of chilli pwdr + turmeric + jeera pwdr + coriander pwdr + fennel seeds pwdr + garam masala pwdr + pepper pwdr + asafoetida + rice flour + salt as needed . Peel the potatoes and chop it in to small
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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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SALT AND PEPPER PANEER KEBABS INGREDIENTS METHOD Take all ingredients one by one in a bowl and mix well Cover with a cling film and refrigerate for an hour Once done thread the paneer onto the skewers, alternating it with cubes of onion, tomato and capsicum. When you are ready to grill the kebabs, heat
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SALT AND PEPPER CHICKEN KEBABS INGREDIENTS METHOD Chop the chicken into small cubes . Small pieces of chicken should be used for best results. Take all ingreidients one by one in a bowl and mix well Cover with a cling film and refrigerate for an hour or over night. Greater the marination time, better is
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KHAJUR AKHROT BADAM MILKSHAKE / DATES ALMOND WALNUT MILKSHAKE / DRY FRUITS MILKSHAKE It is an healthy drink for breakfast, as it can keep you full for long time and provides energy through the day. INGREDIENTS METHOD Soak badam, dates and walnut in water for few hours or overnight . Peel badam and discard the
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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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KALLAPPAM / VELLAYAPPAM RECIPE / SOFT RICE DOSA WITHOUT DAL /TRI COLOUR FOOD Kallappam (Vellayappam) is a traditional Christian breakfast in Kerala. This soft, tasty pancake is made with fermented rice and coconut batter. Usually, fresh toddy (Kallu) is used to ferment the rice batter. Since, it is not possible to get toddy here, I use yeast.
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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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SOUTHINDIAN STYLE YAM AND RAW BANANA STIR FRY / SURAN AUR KELE KI SABJI / RAW BANANA AND YAM THORAN RECIPE INGREDIENTS PREPARATION METHOD Heat oil in a pan . Crackle mustard seeds + curry leaves + red chilli . Drain and add yam + raw banana and mix well . Adjust salt if needed
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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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LUQAIMAT / LOKMA / LOUKOUMADES / DOUGHTNUT BALLS RECIPE/ARABIC SWEET DUMPLINGS /AWAMAT / GEMAT luqaimat are deep-fried round shaped doughnuts with a crunchy texture and golden-brown color on the outside, while remaining soft and airy on the inside. Luqaimat/ Sweet dumplings are plain so they are served with sugar syrup or Dates syrup or honey
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CREAMY MUSHROOM SAUCE RECIPE INGREDIENTS NOTE OR use a maggi magic cube to prepare the stock. Just mix the cube in hot water and mix well till it gets dissolved . METHOD Heat butter + olive in a pan . Add in the mushroom and stir fry till done and there is no moisture in
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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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INSTANT WHOLE WHEAT CHEESY PIZZA PARATHA FOR KIDS Cheese paratha is a delicious whole wheat unleavened flatbread stuffed with a cheesy stuffing made with any cheese. These parathas make for a wholesome breakfast or brunch. INGREDIENTS METHOD [ do watch the video ] Take one of whole wheat flour dough ball and dip it in dry
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BEST WALDORF SALAD RECIPE A Waldorf salad is a fruit and nut salad generally made of fresh apples, celery, walnuts, and grapes, dressed in mayonnaise, and traditionally served on a bed of lettuce as an appetizer or a light meal. INGREDIENTS NOTE – we can just make using mayo or only yoghurt ..If using only
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INSTANT ALOO GRAVY WITHOUT ONION , 🍅 AND GINGER GARLIC IN COOKER / QUICK ALOO CURRY /POORI ALOO SABZI RECIPE POORI WALE ALOO RECIPE INGREDIENTS METHOD Take ¼ cup water 💧 in a small bowl , add chilli pwdr + asafortida + turmeric + sugar and mix well . keep aside . Heat oil in
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VEG SPAGHETTI AGLIO OLIO INGREDIENTS NOTE – Non vegetarians can add boiled shredded chicken PREPARATION Boil the spaghetti with salt till they become soft . [ 10 -12 minutes]. Check after 8 mins , if they are crunchy cook more till it becomes soft. While boiling keep stirring in between so that they don’t stick.
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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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PANEER CHEESE STUFFED PALAK PARATHAS INGREDIENTS NOTE – we can make plain dough also without adding any masalas. STUFFING NOTE – PREPARATION Chop the stems , clean , wash and rinse. Soak the leaves in water for 2 mins to get rid of impurities. Drain the excess water . Grind it with green chilli +
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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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CREAMY GARLIC CHCIKEN INGREDIENTS FOR MARINADE INGREDIENTS NOTE Either make stock at home – Basic home made VEGETABLE stock OR use a maggi magic cube to prepare the stock. Just mix the cube in hot water and mix well till it gets dissolved . METHOD Clean and wash the chicken breast .Pat dry it. If
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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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KARNATAKA BENNE DOSA / DAVANGERE LONI DOSA Davangere Benne Dosa is a South Indian breakfast . Benne means butter in kanada and loni means butter in marathi .The butter used are the plain white unsalted butter – makhan . Davangere Benne Dosa , as it is known in Karnataka, is popularly known as ‘Loni Dosa’
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South Indian style chole / Kabuli chana in roasted coconut gravy. Ingredients: To roast and grind: PREPARATION Roast the coconut till golden brown. Add fennel seeds and roast for few seconds . Add garam masala pwdr and give a nice mix and off the flame . Let it cool. Grind it to a fine pwdr
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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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MALAI BABY CORN TIKKA / RESHMI BABY CORN TIKKA RECIPE INGREDIENT [ adjust ingredients as per your taste ] PREPARATION METHOD Drizzle some oil on a hot nonstick pan. Now place the babycorn on the pan and fry by turning on all sides. Towards the end either brush or put the fresh cream or butter
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PAPDI ALOO BAIGAN KI SABZI INGREDIENTS METHOD Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add jeera + ajwain and let it crackle. Add onion and stir fry till translucent . Add garlic + ginger paste and stir fry till raw smell leaves . Add tomato and stir fry till oil separates . Add turmeric + coriander
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HEALTHY MILLET PORRIDGE /FOXTIAL MILLET COCONUT MILK PORRIDGE /THINAI KANJI RECIPE /COMFORT FOOD Foxtail Millet is rich in Vitamin B12 which is essential for maintaining a healthy heart, smooth functioning of the nervous system, and in general good for skin and hair growth. A diet including Foxtail Millet may improve glycemic control and reduce insulin, cholesterol
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