LAUKI IN CURD / KASHMIRI DUDHI YAKHNI / YAKHNI LAUKI / DAHI LAUKI / AL YAKHNI / DOODHI YAKHNI Yakhni is a light curry or broth made using yogurt and saffron among other ingredients.Yakhni refers to a light curry or broth which has to include two main ingredients other than the meat – yoghurt and saffron (kesar).
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ONION RICE A quick and easy recipe of fried rice laced with onions and a tangy flavor of lemon. A mouthwatering onion flavoured rice recipe, Onion rice has stir fried onions and spice powders tossed with boiled rice. Seasoned Onion Rice (aka Vagharelo Bhaat) is a practically effortless way to a quick lunch or snack. Like
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BEETROOT POHA RECIPE Packed with essential nutrients, beetroots are a great source of fiber, folate (vitamin B9), manganese, potassium, iron, and vitamin C. Beetroots and beetroot juice have been associated with numerous health benefits, including improved blood flow, lower blood pressure, and increased exercise performance. “Poha is a wholesome meal. It is a good source of carbohydrates, packed with iron, rich in fibre,
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TOMATO GOTSU / INSTANT TOMATO ACCOMPANIMENT FOR IDLI AND DOSA / TOMATO SIDE DISH FOR SOUTHINDIAN BREAKFAST Tomato gotsu aka thakkali gotsu is a perfect accompaniment for fluffy idlys and it can be made in no time. Simple side dish made using onions and tomatoes which goes well with idli, dosa, Pongal ,upma and with
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GOURDS / VEGETABLES COOKED IN FRESHLY GROUND MASALA Recipe courtesy – Ashwini Shrikanth / Poornima INGREDIENTS Any gourds like tinda / dudhi / turai / tori /pumpkin etc – 3 cup peeled and chopped Oil – 1 tbsp Mustard seeds – 1 tsp Curry leaves – few Onion – 1 Tomato 1 Turmeric – ¼
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PANEER IN FRIED ONION CREAMY GRAVY INGREDIENTS Paneer – 250 or 300 gm Oil + butter – 2 tbsp Garam masala – ½ tsp OR Kitchen king masala – 1 tsp Fried onion – 1 Poppy seeds – 1 tsp Cashew – 8 Coriander pwdr – 1 tsp Turmeric – a pinch Sugar – 1
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DHABA STYLE DAL KHICHDI Dal Khichdi is an Indian style lentil and rice one-pot, gluten-free dish. Khichdi is wholesome, fulfilling, and a comforting vegetarian Indian food recipe. Dal Khichdi laced with ghee and served with pickle, sliced onions, and raita is an absolute family favorite lunch. A khichdi is super easy to cook and takes less than
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KERALA KADALA CURRY RECIPE COURTESY – USHA RAMCHANDRAN Kerala Kadala curry is a very popular and traditional dish of Kerala. its a quintessential dish in every Malayalee household. It is a delicious black chickpea curry that is made for breakfast in all the Kerala households. INGREDIENTS TO ROAST AND GRIND PREPARATION CLICK ON THE LINK FOR FULL
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HOW TO COOK BASMATI RICE BY DRAINING METHOD Rice cooked in boiled & drain method, tends to be more fluffy and gives a visual impression of more cooked rice compared to cooking the same quantity in absorption method. This leads to people eating less quantity of rice when cooked in boil & drain method. Same method is used in our house for cooking regular rice like kolam .Regular rice
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MOONGPHALI PYAAZ KI SABJI / ONION PEANUT KI SABJI / PEANUT ONION SABJI INGREDIENTS Onion – medium size Oil – 1 tbsp Mustard seeds – ½ tsp Jeera – ½ tsp Saunf / fennel seeds – ½ tsp [ optional ] Asafoetida – a generous pinch Red chilli pwdr – 1 tsp OR as per
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PEANUT CORIANDER CHUTNEY Peanuts are as popular as they are healthy. They’re an excellent plant-based source of protein and high in various vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds. They can be useful as a part of a weight loss diet and may reduce your risk of both heart disease and gallstones. If you eat peanuts every day you get protein, vitamins, minerals,
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TINDA KURMA Tinda, also called Indian squash, round melon, Indian round gourd or apple gourd or Indian baby pumpkin INGREDIENTS Tinda – 3 or 4 cup [ tender ones ] Onion chopped – 1 Cumin seeds – 1 tsp Curry leaves – few Ginger garlic paste – 2 tsp Tomato chopped – 1 Chilli pwdr – 1 tsp or as per taste
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SIMPLE ONION SABJI / SUKHE PYAZ /PYAAZ KI SUKHI SABJI BY ANJALI MUNOT INGREDIENTS Onion – medium size Oil – 1 tbsp Mustard seeds – ½ tsp Jeera – ½ tsp Saunf / fennel seeds – ½ tsp [ optional ] Asafoetida – a generous pinch Red chilli pwdr – 1 tsp OR as per
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BEETROOT SEVAI / BEETROOT VERMICELLI The recipe for vermicelli upma have many variations and may differ with different vegetables or spice added to it . Here I have added beetroot . Same recipe can be tried with carrot . Packed with essential nutrients, beetroots are a great source of fiber, folate (vitamin B9), manganese, potassium, iron, and vitamin C. Beetroots
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AURIA POTATO GRAVY /JAMMU SPECIAL ALOO GRAVY / JAMMU AURIA RECIPE / ORIA RECIPE / DOGRI RECIPE BY SHWETA GALINDE INGREDIENTS Mustard seeds – 1 tbsp Curd – ½ or ¾ cup [100 or 150 ml ] Boiled potato – cubes or 6 to 7 baby potato Salt Red chilli pwdr – 1 tsp or
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DANEDAAR BESAN KA LADOO /BESAN SOOJI KA LADOO BY DISHA LAHORI INGREDIENTS Fine sooji – ½ cup Besan -1 1/4 cup Cardamom pwdr – ½ tsp Ghee – ½ cup + 2 tsp Sugar – 1 cup Dry fruits as required [ almonds / cashew ] METHOD Heat 1 tbsp ghee and fry the dry
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SPICY SUKAT RECIPE / DRY PRAWNS RECIPE /SUKHI SUKAT / DRIED SHRIMP RECIPE / MAHARASHTRIAN RECIPE BY SHWETA GALINDE INGREDIENTS Dry baby prawns – 1 cup Finely chopped or minced ginger garlic – 1 tbsp Finely chopped onion – 2 cup Tomato finely chopped – 1 big Oil – 2 tbsp Finely chopped coriander leaves
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MAHARASTRAIAN AUTHENTIC MASVADI RECIPE / MASVADI RECIPE INGREDIENTS METHOD FOR MAKING STUFFING Heat 2 tsp oil in a pan . Add ginger garlic , fry for few seconds .add onion and fry till brown . Add fennel seeds + jeera + khus khus + sesame seeds + asafoetida , stir fry for few seconds .
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HEALTHY BEETROOT RASAM BY DISHA LAHORI Rasam is packed with rich dietary fibres, which adds bulk to your stool and enables smoother bowel regularity. Rasam is backed with thiamin, folic acid, vitamin A, vitamin C and niacin along with minerals such as potassium, iron, calcium, zinc, selenium, copper and magnesium. Packed with essential nutrients, beetroots are a great
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PUMPKIN SAMBAR INGREDIENTS Tuvar dal – ½ cup Oil – 1 tbsp Mustard seeds – 1 tsp Jeera – 1 tsp Fenugreek seeds –
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CABBAGE CHANA DAL GRAVY RECIPE Cabbage seems to raise levels of beta-carotene, lutein, and other heart-protective antioxidants. It also helps lower something called “oxidized” LDL, which is linked to hardening of the arteries. And since it eases inflammation, it can help prevent heart disease. Chana Dal is an excellent source of protein. It is a blessing for individuals following vegetarian or vegan diets
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MOONG DAL KI KHICHDI INGREDIENTS Rice – 1 cup Moong dal – ½ cup Onion finely chopped – 1 Tomato finely chopped – 2 Ghee 2 tbsp + ½ tbsp
Read MoreBENGALI CHICKEN KORMA RECIPE BY MAHUA KUMAR INGREDIENTS FOR MARINATION Chicken with bones – 1 kg [ prefer the whole thigh chopped in medium size ] Curd – 150 grms Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp Salt METHOD FOR MARINATION Clean wash ,rinse and drain the excess water from the chicken . Add all
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AUTHENTIC TRADITIONA SINDHI KADHI CHAWAL BY DISHA LAHORI Kadhi Chaawaran or Sindhi Kadhi with rice is the most favorite dish of majority of Sindhis. Sindhi kadhi recipe is made from gavarfali, potatoes, drumstick, bhindi, little besan and Indian spices .It is a tangy accompaniment that tastes marvellous with steamed rice. *Besan kadhi is loaded with good bacteria, which is healthy for
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RED LEAFY VEGETABLE STIR FRY RECIPE / LAAL MAAT RECIPE INGREDIENTS PREPARATION Discard the roots and use the leaves with the thicker part of the stem. Soak in water for 5 mins to loosen the soil stuck on it. Wash thoroughly 3 – 4 times to get rid of all impurities. Drain off the excess
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LADIES FINGER STIR FRY [ South Indian style ] INGREDIENTS Ladies finger – 250 gms Onion finely chopped – 1 big Green chilli chopped – 3 or as per taste Oil – 2 tbsp Mustard seeds – 1 tsp Curry leaves – few Turmeric pwdr – ¼ tsp [ optional
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CHANA DAL KI SABJI Ridge gourd is a popular vegetable used in Indian cooking. It comes in two variants – one with a smooth surface and other with a ridged surface. Locally, it goes by various names like “Turai” in Hindi, “Jhinge” in Bengali, “Beerakaya” in Telugu and “Peerkangaai” in Tamil. It is a green
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SOYA CHUNKS ROAST 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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OVERNIGHT SOAKED RAVA LADOO /LESS GHEE RAVA LADOO BY SHWETA GALINDE INGREDIENTS [ 10 ladoos ] Fine sooji / barik rava – 1 cup Freshly grated coconut – ½ or ¾ cup Ghee – 2 tbsp Sugar – ½ cup Lukewarm milk OR water – 2 tbsp Broken cashew – 6 or 7 PREPARATION Grate
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CHICKEN ROAST INGREDIENTS Chicken with bones – 600 or 700 gms lemon juice – 2 tsp Onion thinly sliced – 2 or 3 Tomato chopped – 1 Ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp Red chilli pwdr – 1 tsp or as per taste Turmeric pwdr – ½ tsp Coriander pwdr – 3 tsp Pepper
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INSTANT SAMBAR / JHATPAT SAMBAR INGREDIENTS Fried gram / phutana / chutney dal /daria – 3 tbsp. Onion chopped – 1 Tomato chopped – 2 small Sambar pwdr – 1 ½ tbsp Asafoetida – a generous pinch Jaggery – ½ tsp or as required Oil- 1 ½ tsp Salt to taste Oil – 1 or
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METHI CHANA DAL SABJI INGREDIENTS Chana dal – ½ cup Methi leaves – 1 medium bunch Onion chopped – 1 Green chilli – 1 Ginger garlic paste – ½ tsp [optional ] Tomato chopped – 1 Oil – 1 tbsp Jeera – 1 tsp Red chilli pwdr – 1 tsp Turmeric pwdr – ¼ tsp
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QUICK PANEER MAKHANI GRAVY WITHOUT CASHEW INGREDIENTS Paneer cubes – 250 or 300 gms Onion chopped – 1 Tomato – 2 big pureed [ not sour ] Tomato ketchup – 1 tbsp Sugar – 3/4 tsp Oil + butter – 2 tbsp Ginger garlic paste – 2 tsp Red chilli pwdr – 1 tsp Kashmiri
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DAL RASAM / PARUPPU RASAM INGREDIENTS Toor dal – ¼ cup Tamarind -Small lemon size Rasam pwdr – 2 tbsp Sambar pwdr – 2 tsp Garlic crushed – 6 or 7 Ripe tomato – 2 small chopped Small piece of jaggery Oil /ghee – 2 tsp Mustard seeds – ½ tsp Jeera – ½ tsp
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AUTHENTIC FRIED MODAK / TALNICHE MODAK RECIPE BY SONALI N GHOLAPModak can be made in various ways. You can make flavorful Steamed wheat flour Modak on any festive or special occasion. Modak is a special delicacy from Maharashtra you can make it anytime. Offer it as a bhog/ Prasad to Lord Ganesha.Modak is the favourite
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KHEEMA PAV INGREDIENTS Mutton kheema – 750 gms Few whole garam masala [clove /cinnamon /cardamom /bayleaf ] Onion – 2 big thinly sliced Ginger garlic paste 2 ttbsp Green chilli chopped – 2 or 3 Tomato – 2 chopped Red chilli pwdr – 2 tsp or as per taste Coriander pwdr – 1 tbsp Garam
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RASAM WITH HOMEMADE RASAM POWDER BY SUMITRA INGREDIENTS FOR INSTANT RASAM PWDR 5 tablespoon black pepper 3 tablespoon Jeera 2 teaspoon Dania seeds ½ tsp of methi seeds 1 red chilli. PREPARATION Grind these to a fine powder. [ No need to roast ] This is the rasam powder. Can be stored up to a
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BEETROOT HALWA Recipe by Sumithra INGREDIENTS Beetroot – ½ kg Ghee – 2 tbsp Milk – 200 ml Sugar – 150 gms or 200 gms or as per taste Cardamom pwdr – ½ tsp Cashew + badam + raisins chopped – 2 or 3 tbsp ***Quantity of sugar depends on the sweetness of beetroot also
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NO ONION NO GARLIC CHOLE / JAIN CHOLE BY MOHINI LAHORI INGREDIENTS 11/2 cup – kabuli Chana 1 cup – coriander leaves… 2 – green chillies 1 tbsp – jeera 1.5 tsp – Ajwain 1 tsp – haldi 1 tsp – garam masala 1 tsp – aamchur powder 1.5 tsp – black pepper powder 1
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LOTUS STEM WITH POTATO CURRY / SEYAL BHEE PATATA RECIPE BY DISHA LAHORI Edible lotus root is known for its crunchy texture and slightly sweet taste. It is a versatile vegetable.. It is more commonly known as kamal kakri in India, and is a woody, edible root that can grow as long as four ft . It
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VEG CUTLET / RAILWAY CUTLET RECIPE INGREDIENTS PREPARATION METHOD Heat 1 tbsp oil, add the ginger + garlic + green chilli paste
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PUDHINA ALOO INGREDIENTS Boiled aloo – 2 big Fresh mint leaves – 1 cup chopped [only leaves ] Oil – 1 or 2 tbsp Jeera – 1 tsp Turmeric – ¼ tsp Coriander pwdr – 1 tsp Chilli pwdr – ½ tsp Chilli flakes – ½ tsp Garam masala or kitchen king masala pwdr –
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PALAK DAL DHABA STYLE INGREDIENTS Palak / spinach – small bunch Toor dal – ½ cup Onion – 1 finely chopped Tomato finely chopped or pureed – 1 big Oil – 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp Green chilli chopped – 1 Chilli pwdr -1 tsp Turmeric – ¼ tsp + ¼ tsp
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PRAWNS IN GREEN MASALA INGREDIENTS Medium size prawns – 20 nos Turmeric pwdr – ¼ tsp Red chilli pwdr – ½ tsp Coriander leaves – 1 cup Mint leaves – 1/4 cup
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ALOO TIKKIS STUFFED WITH GREEN PEAS / ALOO MATAR TIKKI /ALOO BHARI TIKKI /STUFFED ALOO TIKKI /STUFFED ALOO PATTY RECIPE COURTESY – MOMS RECIPE – JYOTI MANGLANI Made By Disha Lahori INGREDIENTS FOR COVERING Mashed potato – 4 Bread slices – 4 [ blend into crumbs ] Corn flour – 2 tsp + extra for
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BHOGICHI BHAJI BY SHWETA GALINDE INGREDIENTS 2 medium sized Brinjals 1 small Potato 1 sliced Onion ¼ cup chopped Carrot ¼ cup fresh Green gram / Hara Chana ¼ cup fresh Green Peas ¼ cup Field Beans/ Pavta ¼ cup flat Green Beans ½ cup raw peanuts 4 Garlic cloves ½ cup grated dry Coconut
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KHASTA MATAR KACHORI INGREDIENTSFOR THE COVERING FOR THE FILLING METHOD Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan . Add ginger + garlic + green chilli paste and fry till raw smell leaves . Add the
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HEALTHY DAL SOUP INGREDIENTS Moong dal – ¼ cup Finely miced ginger and garlic – 1 tsp Thinly sliced onions – 1 small Butter /ghee + oil – 2 tsp Cinnamon – small piece Clove – 1 Finely chopped coriander leaves – 2 tbsp Pepper pwdr as required Salt to taste 3 cup water PREPARATION
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LADIES FINGER GRAVY IN SOUTH INDIAN STYLE INGREDIENTS Ladies finger – 10 or 15 [ small and tender ] Onion
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