VEG JAIPURI SABJI BY DISHA LAHORI Vegetable Jaipuri“. This dish is made with usual mix of different seasonal vegetables. The gravy is made using authentic rajasthani / jaipuri style spice paste The flavor and fragrance of the Rajasthani food are unique of its kind and that can’t be generally compared with other parts of India. .
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EGG STEAMED IN IDLI COOKER BY SHWETA GALINDE Eggs are rich sources of selenium, vitamin D, B6, B12 and minerals such as zinc, iron and copper. Egg yolks contain more calories and fat than the whites. They are a source of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K and lecithin, the compound that enables emulsification in recipes such
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STEAMED ANDA MASALA CURRY BY SHWETA GALINDE INGREDIENTS · Egg – 6 · Fresh grated coconut – ½ cup · Garam masala pwdr – 1 tsp · Red chilli pwdr – 11/2 tsp or as per taste [ use kashmiri red chilli pwdr for more colour ] · Coriander pwdr – 2 tsp · Turmeric
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STUFFED DAL DHOKLI BY SUSHMA HITEN Dal dhokli, varan phal, or chakolya is a Rajasthani, Gujarati and Maharashtrian dish made by boiling thick wheat flour noodles in a pigeon pea stew. Dal Dhokli is a spicy, sweet, one-pot meal, Dal dhokli, varan phal, or chakolya is a Rajasthani, Gujarati and Maharashtrian dish made by boiling thick
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MIXED VEG MALAI CURRY INGREDIENTS Mixed veges small pieces – 2 OR 3 cups [ potato / carrot / peas / beans / cauliflower ] Onion – 1 finely chopped Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp Tomato finely chopped or puree – 2 Oil + ghee – 1 ½ tbsp Chilli pwdr – 1 ½
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SHEPUCHI BHAJI RECIPE / SUVA/DILL GREENS RECIPE /SHEPU MOONG DAL BHAJI /DILL AND YELLOW MOONG DAL RECIPE BY DISHA LAHORI Dill leaves, known as suva bhaji in Hindi (shepu in Marathi) is a green, leafy vegetable that is loaded with various nutrients like calcium, magnesium, iron and flavonoids. Commonly used in soups, salads, pickles and
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GHOTLELYA WANGYACHI BHAJI / KHANDESHI MASHED BRINJAL RECIPE / SPICY MASHED BRINJAL SABJI / BY DISHA LAHORI Ghotleli vangyachi bhaji is a spicy mashed brinjal sabji which is very popular recipe from Jalgaon – Khandesh region in Maharashtra, India. This brinjal sabji with dal bati or dal roti is very popular menu in khandesh
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ROSELLA FLOWERS CHUTNEY | AMBADI KE PHOOLO KI CHUTNEY | AMAARI KE PHOOLO KI CHUTNEY | KUDRUM KE PHOOLO KI CHUTNEY / GONGURA KE PHOOL KI CHUTNEY. BY DISHA LAHORI Rosella is often referred to as “wild hibiscus” in other countries and often used to make cordial, tea or jam. pickle, achar, Roselle flowers are commonly
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CHICKEN KHEEMA IN GREEN MASALA / HARA MASALA CHICKEN KHEEMA MUMBAI STYLE INGREDIENTS Chicken kheema – 250 grms fresh coriander leaves – 2 cup Oil + butter – 2 or 3 tbsp Whole garam masala – few [ 1 cardamom + 1 clove + ¼ tsp jeera + 5 black pepper corns + small piece
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PANEER TOMATO GRAVY / TAMATAR PANEER CURRY Eat tasty yet healthy! The many health benefits of paneer can work wonders for your body. It is both yummy and nutritious. It strengthens your immune system immensely. Super rich in protein, having paneer makes you feel full for longer. It gets digested slowly and increases the amount
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FARALI KHANDVI / WHITE KHANDVI BY DISHA LAHORI Khandvi, also known as Patuli, Dahivadi or Suralichi Vadi, is a savory snack in Maharashtrian cuisine as well as in Gujarati cuisine of India. It consists of yellowish, tightly rolled bite-sized pieces and is primarily made of gram flour and yogurt. Khandvi is usually prepared from a
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HOW TO SEASON EARTHERN / CLAY POTS USING EARTHERN POTS – The food cooked in earthen pots are high in iron, calcium, magnesium and sulfur which plays an important role for the well being of a human body. Cooking in earthen pots is a slow process and involves the use of a minimum amount of oil thereby helping in
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EASY FISH CURRY RECIPE FOR BACHELORS INGREDIENTS Fish – 250 or 300 grms Shallots – 8 or 1 small onion finely chopped Green chilli slit – 1 Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp Tomato – 1 finely chopped – 1 [ optional ] Kashmiri red chilli pwdr – 2 tsp or as per taste Turmeric
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SOOJI ALOO BITES BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS Potato boiled – 2 big [ grated – no lumps ] fine sooji – ½ cup besan – ¼ cup Garlic – 1 tsp grated [ OPTIONAL ] Chilli flakes – 1tsp black pepper pwdr – 1 tsp Oregano / mixed herbs / pizza seasoning – 11/2 tsp
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HEALTHY VEG CORIANDER SOUP BY DISHA LAHORI Lemon coriander soup is clear vegetable soup made with mix vegetables, lemon and coriander leaves. Lemon gives a sour taste and coriander leaves give subtle citrus notes in the soup. Lemon coriander soup is healthy and has a good amount of vitamin C to drive your cold and cough away. Lemon coriander soup is a clear soup with fresh vegetables and flavour of lemon and coriander leaves.Lemon Coriander Soup is a delicious soup,
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GREEN SEVAI UPMA INGREDIENTS Bambino / MTR vermicelli/ semiya -1 cup Fresh coriander leaves – 1 cup mint leaves – ¼ cup [ optional ] Green chilli – 2 or as per taste garlic – 3 ginger – small piece Onion – 1 finely chopped Frozen peas – ¼ cup Green chilli – 2 Salt
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SNAKE GOURD PORIYAL WITH CHANA DAL / SNAKE GOURD STIR FRIED WITH CHANA DAL INGREDIENTS Snake gourd – 250 gms Chana dal – ¼ cup Oil – 1 tbsp. Mustard seeds – ½ tsp Urad dal – ½ tsp Onion finely chopped – 1 Green chilly chopped – 2 or 3 or as per taste
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SIMPLE DRUMSTICK RECIPE I am using drumstick flesh for this recipes , so that kids don’t make fuss about eating . Buy tender drumsticks .It is best to avoid purchasing those ones that have somewhat bigger bumps.They are older drumsticks, and may even taste bitter in comparison to the younger fresher ones. Try
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DRUMSTICK MILK CURRY / MULAKKADALA RASAM KUSUM UMASHANKAR INGREDIENTS Drumstick – 250 grms White sesame seeds – 4 tbsp Rice four – 2 tsp Mustard seeds – ¼ tsp Green chilli – 3 or 4 or as per taste Milk – ½ cup boiled and cooled Salt – Oil – 1 tbsp Urad dal –
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ANDHRA TOMATO PICKLE / INSTANT TOMATO PICKLE BY KUSUM UMASHANKAR Tangy ,hot and sour tomato pickle flavoured with methi and garlic . This tomato chutney is perfect to serve with your South Indian meals. Yummy, instant, finger-licking delicious & hot-spicy. It tastes good with almost anything like rice, idli, dosa, stuffed parathas, as a dip
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SOYA CHUNK PULAO 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 to
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CHOW CHOW COCONUT GRAVY Kuzhambu is one of the commonly made Kuzhambu in Tamil Nadu. In Arachu Vitta Kuzhambu, we grind the fresh masala and add to the Kuzhambu instead of the instant Sambar / Chilli powder. This gives us good flavour and taste. Made with fresh ground spices without any cooked dal added to it,
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RIDGE GOURD EGG PORIYAL / TURAI ANDE KI SABJI INGREDIENTS Ridge gourd – ½ kg Egg – 2 or 3 Oil – 1 tbsp Mustard seeds – ½ tsp Jeera – ½ tsp Urad dal – ½ tsp Onion chopped – 1 Green chilli chopped – 2 or 3 or as per taste Curry leaves
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FISH CURRY MADE WITH FRESHLY GROUND MASALA INGREDIENTS Fish – 750 grms of any cleaned fish Coriander seeds – 3 tbsp Pepper – 1 tsp Jeera – ½ tsp Shallots – 5 Curry leaves – 2 sprigs Red chilli – 6 or as per taste Tamarind – lemon size Oil – 2 or 3 tbsp
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KATHIAWADI GUVAR DHOKLI / GUVAR DHOKLI RECIPE / CLUSTER BEANS COOKED WITH GRAM FLOUR DUMPLINGS / KATHIAWADI GUVAR DHOKLI NU SHAAK BY DISHA LAHORI Guvar Dhokli / Cluster Beans and Flour Dumpling Curry is a traditional Gujarati dish. It is very famous sabji of gujarat, kathiyawadi guvar dhokli nu shak.tangy,spicy,sweet and absolutely delicious sabji of kathiyawad,gujarat.
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HEALTHY DRUMSTICK STEW Drumstick is one of those rare plant species whose seeds, flowers, leaves, and stems are edible and extremely nutritious. Moringa commonly referred to as drumstick is treated as a ‘super plant’ for its unique yet powerful properties that combat different ailments in our system. This nutrient-dense plant has its roots in Ayurveda
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BENGALI ALOO POSTO BY KUSUM UMASHANKAR A staple food in Bengali households . Aloo Posto or Potatoes in Poppy Seed Paste is an authentic and traditional Bengali recipe and no special occasion is complete without this dish. Poppy seeds are soaked and ground to make a fine paste, later cooked with potatoes. Khus Khus or poppy
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DRUMSTICK KORMA IN SOUTHINDIAN STYLE Powerful Health Benefits of Drumsticks Rich source of vitamins and minerals. Drumstick leaves are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. … Regulates blood sugar levels. The high blood sugar level is the main characteristic of diabetes, which in turn leads to heart diseases. … Helps to purify the blood. … Boosts immunity. … Helps in developing stronger bones.
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CHOW CHOW PORIYAL Chayote, also known as mirliton and choko, is an edible plant belonging to the gourd family. It also contains folate (which is great for cell division and for pregnant women), vitamin B6 and vitamin K. Minerals like potassium, manganese, zinc and copper are also found in this squash. Chow chow is rich in antioxidants,
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DAL KHICHDI IN ELECTRIC COOKER / RICE COOKER KHICHDI Khichdi , is a dish in made of rice and dal. INGREDIENTS Rice – 1 cup Moong dal – ½ cup Onion finely chopped – 1 Tomato finely chopped – 2 Ghee 2 tbsp + ½ tbsp oil Whole garam masala – few [ 8 black peppercorns
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MAHARASHTRIAN STYLE DRY DRUMSTICK RECIPE / SUKHA SHEVGA BY SHWETA GALINDE INGREDIENTS Drumstick – 250 grms Sugar – ¼ tsp Onion – 3 big Oil – 2 tbsp Turmeric – ¼ tsp + a pinch Goda masala OR kala masala OR garam masala – ¾ tsp Karal / niger seeds chutney pwdr – ¼ cup
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NUTELLA SHEERA / NUTTELA HALWA RECIPE Let’s give the regular sheera a chocolaty touch! The Chocolate Sheera is an awesome creation that combines the rich flavour and texture of sheera with the chocolaty taste of dark chocolate . The chocolate added quite a good flavor to the halwa /sheera and you will enjoy it all the more if
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BUTTER STIR FRIED WATER CHESTNUTS / SINGHADA RECIPE /FRIED SINGHARA RECIPE INGREDIENTS Water chestnut – 250gm Butter – 1tbsp Oil -1tbsp Chilli flakes -1tsp Salt to taste CLICK ON THE LINK FOR FULL VIDEO – https://youtu.be/1tsyML91Y28 METHOD Peel the chestnut with the help of a knife . Chop it into small pieces. Heat butter + oil
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MUTTON TIKKA / MUTTON BOTI KEBAB INGREDIENTS Boneless mutton – 500 grms Curd – 2 tbsp Thick curd / hung curd – 2 tbsp for marination Roasted besan flour – 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp + 1 tbsp Red chilli pwdr – 11/2 tsp or as per taste Pepper pwdr –
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VEGETABLE GRAVY MADE WITH FRESHLY GROUND MASALA IN SOUTHINDIAN STYLE / SAMBAR WITHOUT DAL / SOUTHINDIAN GRAVY WITHOUT ONION AND TOMATO / VARUTHARACHA KUZHAMBU RECIPE, VARUTHU ARACHA KUZHAMBU Kuzhambu is one of the commonly made Kuzhambu in Tamil Nadu. In Arachu Vitta Kuzhambu, we grind the fresh masala and add to the Kuzhambu instead
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INSTANT MATHURA KA PEDA /MATHURA NA PENDA BY SHWETA GALINDE Pede or peda in Hindi translates to Indian dessert made with milk solids (mawa/khoya) and Boora – it’s a very fine quality of sugar. This classic sweet treat hails from the town of Mathura, the birthplace of Lord Krishna, which is nested in the Northern Indian state of Uttar
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CHOCOLATE SHEERA BY DISHA LAHORI Let’s give the regular sheera a chocolaty touch! The Chocolate Sheera is an awesome creation that combines the rich flavour and texture of sheera with the chocolaty taste of dark chocolate . The chocolate added quite a good flavor to the halwa /sheera and you will enjoy it all the more if
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GREEN PANEER BURJI / PANEER BURJI IN GREEN MASALA [ Paneer Bhurji – scrambled Indian cottage cheese ] Macrobiotic Nutritionist and Health Practitioner Shilpa Arora says, “Paneer is loaded with healthy fats, proteins and are very low on carbs. It is excellent for weight loss and diabetics. You can have them raw, or cook them in healthy way. Dairy products like milk, paneer and
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SAMBAR MASALA POWDER RICE INGREDIENTS Cooked rice – 2 OR 21/2 cup Oil / ghee – 1 tbsp Sambar masala pwdr – 11/2 tsp Mustard seeds + urad dal – 1 tsp Onion finely chopped – 1 small Curry leaves few Tomato finely chopped – 1 Sugar – ¼ tsp Finely chopped coriander – 2
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EASY CORN PULAO Corn contains valuable B vitamins, which are important to your overall health. Corn also provides our bodies with essential minerals such as zinc, magnesium, copper, iron and manganese. Corn is a good source of the antioxidants carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin, which promote eye health. Corn is rich in fiber and plant compounds that may aid digestive and eye health.
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MORU KACHIYATHU RECIPE / KERALA STYLE SEASONED BUTTERMILK / SOUTHINDIAN MORU CURRY WITHOUT COCONUT / MORU CURRY RECIPE, KERALA MORU KACHIYATHU, KACHIYA MORU Health benefits of curd: 10 reasons you must include curd in your daily diet It makes your teeth and bones stronger. It improves immunity. It is used as home remedy to get fair skin
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INSTANT MOONG DAL KHASTA KACHORI / RAJ KACHORI / KACHORI CHAAT BY GEETA KHOSTI Khasta kachori recipe – it is deep fried, puffed pastry stuffed with spicy moong dal stuffing. It is topped with chutneys, onion, tomato, yogurt and sev to make the khasta kachori chaat. ‘Khasta’ is the Hindi word. It means flaky. So these khasta kachoris
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GREEN EGG MALAI KHEEMA RECIPE / BOILED EGG KHEEMA Eating the egg white and yolk together in a whole egg provides the right balance of protein, fat, and calories. Egg yolks have their share of nutrients too. Egg protein is highly bio- available and both the egg white and the yolk help support muscle building.Compared to egg whites, the yolk contains most of an egg’s good stuff,
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BLACK URAD DAL RICE / URAD DAL RICE /ULUNDU CHORU / ULUNDHU SAADAM BLACK GRAM is an easily available, staple ingredient across all Indian kitchens. Also known as urad dal, it is a rich source of protein and other valuable nutrients like calcium, potassium, niacin, vitamin B, these beans offer rich therapeutic value. Endorsed by
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KALIMIRI MUTTON Plenty of crushed black peppercorns make this mutton curry extra flavourful. Not only mutton is a rich source of high-quality protein, but it is also an outstanding source of many vitamins and minerals, including iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. Because of this, regular consumption of lamb may promote muscle growth, maintenance, and performance. In addition, it helps prevent anemia. “Goat meat has
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Chhuri khichdi/ Dry khichdi / khichani / Moong wale chawar /dal khichuri By Disha Lahori Split green gram is cooked as any other dal is cooked. It can be pressure-cooked along with chopped onions, tomatoes, chillies and ginger-garlic paste, and then tempered with jeera in ghee. Split lentils don’t hold their shape well, so they’re often cooked into soups or
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PANEER HANDI Handi paneer is a delicious and creamy gravy cooked in a handi. A handi is a type of a pot used in Indian cooking which has a shallow depth and a wide bottom. If you do not have a handi, then you can still make paneer handi in a pan or a kadai
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BRINJAL GOTHSU / BRINJAL SIDE DISH FOR SOUTHINDIAN BREAKFAST Gothsu is a famous South Indian side dish for idli, dosa and most popularly paired with pongal. There are different type of gothsu recipes and the most sorted or preferred is the one made with Brinjal/ eggplant which suits perfectly for southindian breakfast menu . INGREDIENTS
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JHATPAT EASY BONELESS CHICKEN HANDI INGREDIENTS Chicken boneless – 400 grms Oil + ghee – 2 or 3 tbsp Whole garam masala – small piece of cinnamon + 1 clove + bay leaf + 1 cardamom Finely chopped garlic – 2 tbsp Onion – 1 Tomato – 2 Ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp
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CHICKEN MOMOS Momo is a type of East and South Asian steamed filled dumpling, popular across the Indian subcontinent and the Himalayan regions of East-South Asia border.Momos are extremely popular among the natives of the Indian subcontinent, and can be found in every kind of shop from restaurants to street vendors In this recipe I
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