STREET STYLE CHICKEN KHEEMA RECIPE I had this chicken kheema at a street side stall opposite Vashi station and raghuleela mall in Vashi Navi Mumbai .This stall operates from 10 at night to morning 4 . Their way of making this kheema was different . On asking they gave me a recipe in short which
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SINDHI STYLE CHICKEN GRAVY RECIPE INGREDIENTS Chicken with bones – ½ kg Oil – 2 or 3 tbsp Whole garam masala – few cardamom /clove / bayleaf/ star anise/ black cardamom /cinnamon Onion thinly sliced – 3 big Ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp Green chill – 2 whole Tomato puree – 2 Chilli pwdr
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MANGALORE FISH CURRY RECIPE /MANGALORE MEEN GASSI RECIPE RECIPE BY SUSHEELA POOJARI Mangalorean fish curry, also known as Meen Gassi in the local language of Karnataka, is a fish curry . Mangalore Fish Curry tastes fantastic when paired with neer dosa, sanas ,appam or steamed rice. Mangalore is in the state of Karnataka and has a vast
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MANGALORE CRAB CURRY RECIPE /CRAB CURRY / JENJI GASSI / EDI GASSI /MANGALORE STYLE CRAB GASSI 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
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PEPPER CHICKEN Why meat and poultry are so good for you iodine to help your body produce thyroid hormone. iron to carry oxygen around your body. zinc to keep
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SIMPLE TINDA GRAVY RECIPE Tinda is also called as Indian squash, round melon, Indian round gourd or apple gourd or Indian baby pumpkin. When fresh, Tinda is soft with a mild flavor similar to a cucumber. Tinda is a water-rich vegetable; it keeps your body cool and healthy. It also increases urinary flow, which helps excrete toxins
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BOONDI CHAAT / BOONDI SALAD RECIPE Boondi, a water droplet sized deep fried crispy Indian snack prepared from gram flour and few spices, is a main ingredient in making boondi chaat / salad . INGREDIENTS Masala boondi or plain boondi – 2 cup – RECIPE – Namkeen boondi Boiled corn kernels – ½ cup Roasted peanut
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KERALA FISH CURRY WITH COCONUT MILK / KERALA FISH CURRY RECIPE / COCONUT MILK FISH CURRY Kerala style Fish Curry where fish is cooked in a coconut milk based gravy. The colour of this Fish curry is slightly yellowish. For bright red colour use Kashmiri red chilli powder. INGREDIENTS Any Fish – 300 to 400 grms Coconut
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PURPLE CABBAGE IDIYAPPAM In comparison to green cabbage, red cabbage contains 10x more vitamins, cancer-fighting flavonoids, and a winning amount of antioxidants which improve eye, teeth, bone, & immune health. This red vegetable is the powerhouse of dietary fibers, good quality carbohydrates, potassium, plenty of vitamins and other essential minerals. The dark pigment of the
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PURPLE IDLI AND DOSA / PURPLE CABBAGE IDLI AND DOSA RECIPE In comparison to green cabbage, red cabbage contains 10x more vitamins, cancer-fighting flavonoids, and a winning amount of antioxidants which improve eye, teeth, bone, & immune health. This red vegetable is the powerhouse of dietary fibers, good quality carbohydrates, potassium, plenty of vitamins and
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BEETROOT BEANS PORIYAL Beets are loaded with vitamins and minerals yet low in calories and fat. They’re also a good source of several key nutrients, including folate, manganese, and copper. French beans or Snap beans are all rich in vitamins A, C, and K, they are a good source of folic acid and heart protective calcium
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DELHI STYLE CHOLE RECIPE /KEECHAD CHOLE BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS Kabuli chana – 1 cup Ghee – 3 to 4 tbsp Green chilli – 1 or 2 Finely minced ginger – 1 tsp Finely chopped onion – 1 big Finely chopped tomato – 2 Finely chopped coriander leaves – 2 tbsp Amchur powder – 3/4
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RAW BANANA ROAST RECIPE Green bananas may provide some additional nutrients and benefits that yellow bananas do not. They’re rich in resistant starch and pectin, which are filling, improve digestive health and help lower blood sugar levels. HEALTH BENEFITS OF RAW BANANAS Rich in vitamins. Raw bananas or green bananas comprise most essential vitamins and minerals. … Great for diabetics. …
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PURPLE CABBAGE PORIYAL/ PURPLE CABBAGE STIR FRY RECIPE Purple cabbage also known as red cabbage is a nutrient-dense vegetable. Purple cabbage has 10 times more vitamin A than green cabbage. Both types of cabbage contain vitamin A in the form of the carotenoids beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin. Purple cabbage is a nutrient-rich vegetable linked to
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INSTANT OATS MASALA DOSA RECIPE / OATS BESAN MASALA STUFFED CHILLA RECIPE This is a dish that can be prepared in no time and served as a delightful breakfast or snack meal. This popular breakfast meal can be eaten any time of the day when hunger strikes. Health Benefits of Oats Oats Are Incredibly Nutritious.
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EASY AND SIMPLE GARAM MASALA RICE / QUICK PULAO MADE WITH LEFTOVER RICE / GARAM MASALA CHAWAL A quick, flavourful dish made from fresh or leftover rice. this garam masala rice goes well with any veg or non veg curry or gravy. It tastes almost like a biryani or pulao . This recipe is similar to
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SOYA KEEMA PULAO RECIPE 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
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MAHARASHTRIAN PANCHAMRUT RECIPE / PANCHAMRUT SWEET ,SPICY AND SOUR / |HOW TO MAKE PANCHAMRUT BY SHWETA GALINDE Panchamrut (Panchamrit, Charnamrut) is a traditional ayurvedic concoction made for Hindu poojas and religious rituals. It is made using 5 ingredients (Paanch Amrut) and is considered holy and sacred. Panchyamrut” is a festive recipe, which is prepared primarily by Maharashtrian Brahmin and
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MOCHA CHOCOLATE MODAK RECIPE BY SHWETA GALINDE [ CONTACT 9823519181 -FOR MODAK CLASS IN PUNE ] Chaturthi festival. In Maharashtra, the modak made from mawa (khoya) is known as ‘Khavyache modak’ or amrit modak Hardly takes 20 mins and tastes like peda . It is a quick, simple, and easy Instant version of mawa modak or khoya modak.
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RAINBOW PUTTU /VEGETABLE PUTTU / COLOURFUL 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 rice
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HEALTHY DALIA MOONG DAL KHICHDI INGREDIENTS Ghee – 2 tbsp Jeera – 1 tsp Turmeric – ¼ tsp Dalia / broken wheat of small size – ½ cup Yellow moong dal – ½ cup Ginger grated – 2 tsp Onion finely chopped – 1 Tomato finely chopped – 1 big Green chilli – 2 or
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PARSI STYLE CHICKEN CURRY INGREDIENTS Chicken with bones – 750 grams [ thigh portion ] Potato – 2 big [ chopped into 4 big cubes ] Fresh curd – 1 ½ cup [not sour ] Ginger garlic paste – 2 tbsp Onion – 3 Green chilli finely chopped or paste – 7 or 8 as
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HOW TO MAKE THICK CREAMY CURD AT HOME / PERFECT YOGHURT RECIPE Curd also known as Dahi in Hindi is a fermented milk product made from warm milk and a bacterial yogurt starter. Daily consumption of yogurt contributes to calcium intake which makes your bones strong. Regular yogurt contains bone-strengthening mineral calcium of which one serving
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KERALA STYLE CARROT PACCHADI One medium carrot provides around 4% of a person’s daily requirement of potassium. Eating vegetables high in fiber, such as carrots, may also lower a person’s risk of developing ca The fiber in carrots can help keep blood sugar levels under control. And they’re loaded with vitamin A and beta-carotene, which there’s
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SUSHILA RECIPE / SUSLA RECIPE | PUFFED RICE UPMA | MANDAKKI OR CHURUMURI SUSLA | UGGANI /MURMURA UPMA INGREDIENTS 4 cup puffed rice / churumuri / murmura 2 tbsp oil 3 or 4 tbsp peanuts 1 tsp jeera ½ tsp mustard seeds Pinch of asafoetida Few curry leaves 2 onion finely chopped 2 or as per taste
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KERALA STYLE PARIPPU CURRY FOR ONAM SADYA /KERALA DAL CURRY RECIPE Kerala Parippu Curry is a delicious moong dal curry , It is one of the popular recipe in Kerala made using dal and it is one of the main dish as part of Onam Sadya. Parippu curry is a comforting meal when served with rice accompanied by few more
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KERALA STYLE BEETROOT PACHADI RECIPE Pachadi refers to a traditional South Indian side-dish. In Kerala and Tamilnadu, pachadi is a side-dish curry similar to the north Indian Raita. There are different varieties of pachadis . Beetroot Pachadi is made with cooked beetroot and plain yogurt and has a bit sweet taste. Many varieties made of the
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KANTOLA STIR FRY IN SOUTHINDIAN STYLE / SPINY GOURD PORIYAL 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
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ALOO PALAK KI SUKHI SABJI INGREDIENTS Potato peeled and chopped – 2 Palak leaves ,washed ,drained and chopped – 1 big bunch Crushed garlic – 1 tbsp Onion chopped – 1 Tomato chopped – 1 big Oil – 1 tbsp Jeera – ½ tsp Green chilli chopped – 1 Turmeric – ¼ tsp Chilli pwdr
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CAPSICUM PEANUT SABJI RECIPE/MUNGFALI SHIMLA MIRCH SABZI | PEANUT CAPSICUM SABZI Bell peppers are rich in vitamin C and thus help in many functions like immune function, wound healing, and collagen synthesis. In addition to vitamin C, capsicum is also rich in vitamin A, Vitamin A is important to support the immune system and reproduction. Peanuts help
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EASY AND SIMPLE GUACAMOLE RECIPE / AVACADO SALSA Guacamole is a dip made of avocados, lime, and other fresh ingredients. Serve it with tortilla chips or bread toast or tacos. Avocados are a source of vitamins C, E, K, and B6, as well as riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, and potassium. They also provide lutein, beta carotene,
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SINDHI MUTTON KHEEMA RECIPE BY DISHA LAHORI Mutton is rich in iron which augments the haemoglobin level and quality of blood in the body. It also has vitamins that help in reducing inflammations and internal infections. This goat meat is very beneficial for females so that they can get rid of those painful menstrual cramps.
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PANEER IN WHITE GRAVY INGREDIENTS FOR BASE Onion chopped – 2 medium Cashew nut – 15 METHOD Take onions, cashew nuts and 2 cups water, boil for 10 mins OR pressure cook upto 1 whistle . INGREDIENTS FOR GRAVY Oil + butter – 2 tbsp Paneer cubes – 250 or 300 grms Ginger garlic paste
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QUICK AND EASY INSTANT PRESSURE COOKER GREEN PEAS PULAO /NO SOAKING INGREDIENTS PREPARATION – Wash the rice an keep aside till use , no need to soak. METHOD Heat ghee + oil in cooker , add the whole garam masala and let it splutter. Add the onion + green chilli and saute till light golden brown.
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EASY PRAWNS THOKKU /SOUTHINDIAN STYLE PRAWNS MASALA /ERAL THOKKU /PRAWNS SIDE DISH FOR IDLI ,DOSA .APPAM INGREDIENTS Prawns – 250 grms Oil – 3 tbsp Onion thinly sliced – 1 big Slit green chilli – 1 Curry leaves – 1 sprig Ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp Tomato chopped – 1 big Red chilli pwdr
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MALAI SOYA CHAAP BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS 4 Soya Chaap Oil for frying 2 tsp ginger garlic paste 2 tsp green chilli paste [ as per taste ] 1/4 cup Milk 2 or 3 tbsp Ghee 1 Black Cardamom 2 Green Cardamom 2 Cloves 5 Black Pepper corns 1 cup fresh Curd 8 Cashew nut
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SOUTHINDIAN PALAK STIR FRY RECIPE / PALAK KEERAI PORIYAL / PASALAI KEERAI PORIYAL / KEERAI PORIYAL This is a very very simple to make recipe, which can be tried with any greeny leafy veg . India has a number of keerai or “greens” that are used in traditional meals and for their health benefits. Spinach is
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WHITE PUMPKIN KOOTU | ASH GOURD KOOTU | VELLAI POOSANIKAI KOOTU RECIPE INGREDIENTS Ash gourd peeled and chopped – 2 cups Onion – 1 Tomato – 1 Mustard seeds – ½ tsp Fenugreek seeds – a pinch Cumin seeds – 1 tsp Curry leaves – few Salt to taste Oil – 1 tbsp FOR GRINDING
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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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AMRITSARI PANEER BURJI WITH BESAN INGREDIENTS Scramble paneer – 200 grms Besan – 2 tsp Milk – ¾ OR 1 cup Butter – 2 or 3 tbsp Oil – 2 tsp Onion finely chopped – 1 big Green chilli finely chopped – 1 Capsicum finely chopped – 1 small [ optional ] Tomato chopped –
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FRESH TURMERIC PICKLE / HOW TO MAKE FRESH TURMERIC PICKLE / KACCHI HALDI KA ACHAR BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS Fresh turmeric – 100 grms Amba haldi / mango ginger / white ginger – 100 grms ¼ cup lemon Salt – 1 tbsp Green chilli sliced or chopped – 8 to 10 METHOD Wash both the
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PALAK MOONG DAL INGREDIENTS Yellow moong dal – ½ cup Palak thinly sliced – 1 small bunch Oil – 2 tbsp Jeera – 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste – 2 tsp Onion finely chopped – 1 Green chilli finely chopped – 1 Tomato finely chopped – 1 Red chilli pwdr – 1 tsp or as
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AAM PORA SHORBOT / BENGALI AAM PANNA BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS 2 small sized raw mango 1 green chilli 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves 6 OR 7 tbsp sugar or as per taste 1 tsp chaat masala 1/2 tsp roasted jeera pwdr 1/2 tsp black salt few ice cubes 3 1/2 cups chilled water METHOD Roast the mango over medium flame until
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HOMEMADE TUTTI FRUTTI USING WATERMELON RIND BY MOHINI GUPTA Tutti frutti is a colorful confectionery containing various chopped and usually candied fruits, or an artificial or natural flavouring simulating the combined flavour of many different fruits. INGREDIENTS 3 cups chopped bits of watermelon rinds 3 cups water METHOD Peel and discard the green part of the watermelon
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WATERMELON RAITA BY DISHA LAHORI Watermelon is a sweet and refreshing low calorie summer snack. It provides hydration and also essential nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Watermelon has high water content and also provides some fiber. These nutrients help promote a healthy gut by preventing constipation . INGREDIENTS Chopped seedless watermelon pieces – 1 cup Thick
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HOLI SPECIAL SINDHI SWEET PRAGRI RECIPE / PRAGRI / LAYERED GUJIYA PUFF / HOLI SPECIAL GUJIYA RECIPE / SINDHI PRAGARI BY DISHA LAHORI Holi is festival of colours celebrated all over India with special cuisine which helps to adjust to new climatic changes from winter to summer transition by having thandai made from cumin seeds
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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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EGGLESS VEG BESAN OMELETTE INGREDIENTS 1 cup Besan/ Gram flour ½ cup Maida/ All Purpose Flour 1 tsp ghee 1 small onion finely chopped 1 green chilli finely chopped 2 tbsp finely chopped capsicum 2 tbsp finely chopped tomato 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves 1 tsp eno Salt to taste Oil Water METHOD Take both the flours
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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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