HOW TO COOK BROWN RICE INGREDIENTS Daawat brown rice – 1 cup Water 5 cup Salt – 1 tsp METHOD Wash and soak the rice for 2 hrs Drain and transfer the soaked rice into a big pan with 5 cup of water. Cook on medium flame by covering the pan half with a lid
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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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CRISPY KANTOLA FRY /SINDHI STYLE KANTOLA FRY 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 abundantly in South
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TAMIL NADU STYLE COCONUT CHUTNEY INGREDIENTS Freshly grated coconut – 1 cup Green chilli – 4 or 5 [ don’t reduce ] Tamarind – a small piece [ must ] Water – 1 cup Salt to taste Oil – 1 tbsp Shallots finely chopped – 8 [ or 1 small sized onion ] Mustard seeds
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BAO STEAMED BUNS RECIPE Bao is steamed buns and it can be many different shapes and it can be by itself or filled with sweet/savory filling. INGREDIENTS [ 8 to 10 medium size ] NOTE – Better use instant yeast METHOD Mix warm water + milk + active yeast + sugar + oil. Mix well
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SOUTHINDIAN STYLE DRUMSTICK RECIPE / INSTANT DRUMSTICK PULI KUZHAMBU WITHOUT COCONUT / MURUNGAKKAI KULAMBU 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
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PATOLI RECIPE /PATOLEO RECIPE PATOLI is made specially during Independence day, Ganesh Chaturthi festival and Nagpanchami. They are also they are offered as prashad or bhog. It is an Indian sweet and traditional delicacy, consisting of rice parcels encased in a dough made of rice flour, with sweet fillings, steamed in fresh turmeric leaves .These can be served
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HOMEMADE SANDESH RECIPE / SONDESH BY SHWETA GALINDE Sandesh is a dessert, originating from the Bengal region created with milk and suga Some recipes of Sandesh call for the use of chena or paneer (which is made by curdling the milk and separating the whey from it) instead of milk itself.Some people in the region of
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PUDHINA CHUTNEY FOR SOUTHINDIAN BREAKFAST /MINT LEAVES CHUTNEY INGREDIENTS Fresh mint leaves – 2 cup Fresh coriander leaves – ½ cup Curry leaves – 1 sprig Onion – 1 Garlic cloves – 4 or 5 Ginger – small piece Green chilli – 3 or 4 or as per taste Urad dal – 2 tsp Cumin
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HOMEMADE MAKHAN RECIPE/ WHITE BUTTER /LONI RECIPE / BENNE RECIPE BY SHWETA GALINDE Lord Krishna is lovingly portrayed as a naughty child who stole butter and curd from pans and pots because he was so fond of these food products. Janmashtmi is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. It is also
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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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EASY AMRITSARI CHOLE EASY AMRITSARI CHOLE RECIPE INGREDIENTS Kabuli chana – 250 grms Tomato – 3 puree Onion – 2 finely chopped Ginger garlic paste – 2 tsp Ginger – 1 inch thinly
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INDORE SPECIAL SHAHI SHIKANJI RECIPE BY SHWETA GALINDE A golden beverage blended with creamy milk + hung curd + dry fruits. Amid the hot weather in Indore, all one thinks about is the chilled glass of Shahi Doodh Shikanji. INGREDIENTS 500 ml full fat milk A fat pinch of saffron crushed ¼ tsp cardamom powder 3 tbsp or as per
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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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GREEN MOONGLET Moonglet is basically a fluffy version of moong dal cheela or Indian pancake. Moonglet is a popular street food that you can have even while dieting. It is loaded with protein and is ideal for all the weight watchers out there. Moonglet / Moong dal chilla or cheela is a delicious snack with just
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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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COCONUT DOSA Coconut meat contains large amounts of medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs), a type of saturated fat that is much easier for the human body to digest than animal fats. … Rich in fiber and MCTs, it may offer a number of benefits, including improved heart health, weight loss, and digestion. Yet, it’s high
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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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MOONGLET RECIPE / MOONG DAL CHILLA/MOONG DAL OMELETTE /VEG FLUFFY OMELLETE / INSTANT HANDVO Moonglet is basically a fluffy version of moong dal cheela or Indian pancake. Moonglet is a popular street food that you can have even while dieting. It is loaded with protein and is ideal for all the weight watchers out there. Moonglet
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KANTOLA FRY / TEASEL GOURD FRITTERS / PHAGLA PHODI /KANTOLA CHIPS 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
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INSTANT MISAL PAV RECIPE BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS NOTE – IF making for tari poha , then add 3 cup water . METHOD Grind together onion + ginger + garlic into fine paste . Heat oil in a cooker . Lower the flame and add sugar + chilli pwdr + coriander pwdr + turmeric and
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TANDOORI CORN RECIPE /TANDOORI BHUTTA BY SHWETA GALINDE INGREDIENTS 2 Sweet corns 2 tbsp curd 1 Tsp ginger garlic Paste 1/8 tsp turmeric ¼ tsp roasted Cumin Powder ¼ Tsp Garam Masala 1 tsp or as per taste chilli powder 2 tsp Mustard Oil or regular oil Salt to taste 1 tsp lemon juice A
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HOW TO COOK KERALA RED MATTA RICE Matta rice also known as Rosematta rice, Palakkadan Matta rice, Kerala Red rice or Red parboiled rice. Matta rice or red rice is highly nutritious because of its outer bran We have different types of matta rice like polished /unpolished / single boiled /double boiled /raw matta / with bran /without bran
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SOYA BEANS GRAVY / SOY BEANS RECIPE Soy is rich in quality protein and digestible energy. Soy is a complete protein. This means that it contains all nine essential amino acids. It is an important source of protein for many people, especially those who follow a vegan or vegetarian diet. INGREDIENTS Soya beans /soy –
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ELLU SADAM / SIMPLE BLACK SESAME RICE RECIPE / TIL RICE Sesame seeds are an excellent source of manganese and calcium, both of which help your bones grow healthy and strong. The oil-rich seeds contain superb organic properties that restore the skin’s glow and hair’s strength. Til contains a considerable amount of calcium. And calcium is
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CHEESE CORN PARATHA INGREDIENTS FOR THE STUFFING Mashed potato – 2 cup Crushed boiled corn – 1 ½ cup Grated cheese – 3 or 4 cubes or more Finely chopped coriander leaves – 3 to 4 tbsp Chilli flakes – as required Pepper pwdr – as required Oregano /mixed herbs / pizza masala – as
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CHEESE CORN BALLS INGREDIENTS Mashed potato – 2 cup Crushed boiled corn – 1 ½ cup Grated cheese – 3 or 4 cubes or more Finely chopped coriander leaves – 3 to 4 tbsp Chilli flakes – as required Pepper pwdr – as required Oregano /mixed herbs / pizza masala – as required Cornflour –
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NBC STYLE RUSTIC ROME GRILLED CHICKEN RECIPE INGREDIENTS [ adjust spices as per your taste ] VIDEO LINK – https://youtu.be/jC5J5lCCB8I METHOD Clean , wash and wipe the chicken breast. Slit the breast into thin slices as shown in video and keep aside till use. Take all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well .
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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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TRADITIONAL MAHARASHTRIAN DAL BATTI | KHANDESHI DAL BATTI RECIPE | DAL BAFLA R DAL BATTI RECIPE BY DISHA LAHORI Daal Baati is an Indian dish of daal (lentils) and baati (hard wheat rolls). It is popular in Madhya Pradesh (especially in Braj, Nimar and Malwa regions), Rajasthan, Maharashtra’s Khandesh and Vidarbha region, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh.
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KHANDESHI GREEN CHILLI THESA / THECHA / HOW TO MAKE HIRWI MIRCHI CHA THECHA | MIRCHI KHARDA RECIPE | DRY GREEN CHILLY GARLIC CHUTNEY BY DISHA LAHORI Thecha or kharda is an authentic maharashtrian recipe of dry green chilly or red chilly garlic chutney .it is served with jawari (sorghum)or bajra bhakri (roti). Thecha is a pounded chutney,
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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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RASMALAI RABDI BOX CAKE BY DISHA LAHORI RASMALAI RECIPE – Rasmalai recipe I have used store bought rasmalai .I have used the ras from it to soak the cake . If you want , you can make rabdi and use for soaking . if using rabdi then we can use gulab jamun instead of rasmalais.
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ABC JUICE RECIPE ABC juice also known as MIRACLE DRINK helps in detoxification of your body and promotes blood purification. This also increases the production of red blood cells, thus increasing hemoglobin, making you feel less fatigue. It works well for digestion, weight loss as well as eye and skin health. It is advisable to consume
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ALOO STUFFED BREAD PAKORA INGREDIENTS FOR THE STUFFING Potato – 4 or 5 big Oil – 2 tsp + oil for deep frying Garlic crushed – 2 tbsp Green chilli paste – 2 tsp or as per taste Turmeric pwdr – 1/2 tsp Asafoetida – a generous pinch Finely chopped coriander leaves – 1/4 or
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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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MAHARASHTRIAN STYLE SWEET AND SOUR MANGO PICKLE / AMBAT GOD TIKHAT KAIRICHI LONCHA BY SHWETA GALINDE INGREDIENTS Chopped raw mangoes – 1 kg Ready made pickle masala – 100 grms Oil – 100 ml Salt – 25 grms Cardamom – 8 – 9 Asafoetida – 2 tsp Cinnamon – 7 t0 8 pieces Clove – 8
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FRESH RAW DATES HALWA / कच्चे खजूर का हलवा / FRESH RED RAW DATES HALWA RECIPE Fresh dates halwa tastes yum .This recipe can be tried with yellow and red fresh dates. Fresh dates and the dried ones contain almost the same amount of nutrients, which is very high by the way! They contain “Iron”
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EGG SALT AND PEPPER BUTTER FRY / FRIED BOILED EGGS Fried boiled eggs are buttery, crispy, and so delicious. 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
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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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SAKKARAI PONGAL RECIPE / TEMPLE STYLE CHAKKARA PONGAL /PRASHADAM BY DISHA LAHORI Sakkarai pongal is traditionally made from freshly harvested rice, fresh ghee and jaggery. It is flavoured with spices like nutmeg, saffron and cardamom. This is traditionally served as ‘naivedhyam’ or offering to Lord Vishnu in Hindu temples, and then distributed as ‘prasadham’ to the devotees. INGREDIENTS PREPARATION Take
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CHUTNEY FOR IDLI AND DOSA WITHOUT COCONUT INGREDIENTS Onion – 1 medium Green chilli – 3 or 4 or as per taste Oil – 2 tsp + 2 tsp Daria dal /chutney dal / futana dal – 4 or tbsp Black pepper – 8 nos Mustard seeds – ½ tsp Curry leaves – few METHOD
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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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HOW TO COOK MILLETS /MILLETS RECIPE /HOW TO COOK FOXTAIL MILLET /MILLETS COOKED IN OPEN POT / Millets such as sorghum (jowar), pearl millet (bajra), foxtail millet (kangni), finger millet (ragi), Barnyard millet, Kodo mille, Little Millet, Proso Millet are amongst the healthiest millet grains available HEALTH BENEFITS OF MILLETS – Millets are nutritious, non-glutinous (non-sticky) and
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SEMIYA PAYASAM / VERMICELLI PAYASAM /PAAL PAYASAM /KHEER INGREDIENTS Vermicelli – 1 cup [ bambino brand ] Boiled milk – 3 cups full cream milk Water – 2 cup Sugar – ¼ cup Condensed milk – ¼ cup Ghee – 2 tbsp Dry fruits – ¼ cup or as needed [ cashews / badam /raisins
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