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Vegetable Pakora Veg Pakora is a delicious and crispy deep fried snack prepared with choice of vegetables, spices and besan (Gramflour). These crispy vegetable fritters are famous street food and very popular across India. These Mixed Vegetable Pakoras are an all-time favorite snack. There are so many variations of pakoras like onion pakora, paneer pakora and aloo pakora. These pakoras are soft on inside and crisp outside. This is a good option for weekend or any occassion. You may also add these in your party menu. Mixed vegetable pakoras as the name suggests are made with a variety of vegetables. They can be made with vegetables which are available in your kitchen. Depending on the vegetable, the taste and texture can be different. You can choose your favorite veggies which you and your family like. Here I am using finely chopped carrot, cabbage, potato, capsicum and onion. If you don’t like chunks of vegetables, you can grate them. These can be served as appetiser or snacks. Yo

Pindi Chole | Chana Pindi Pindi Chole is a classic Punjabi dhaba recipe made with chickpeas and blend of spices. This is another authentic and tasty variation of chana. It can be made with kabuli chana (White chickpeas) or black chana. This chana recipe is from Rawalpindi in Punjab so its name is pindi chana. It is a perfect recipe to prepare during lunch or dinner for your family. You can cook easily this Punjabi dhaba food with homemade chana masala powder . This is easiest variation of chana. You have to need readymade chole masala or homemade. You are thinking that what the difference between chole and pindi chole is so chole is a curry and Pindi chole is a dry variation. Generally in this recipe, chickpeas are sautéed with spices. You may give a thick consistency with tomato and onion gravy. I have added only tomato puree in this recipe hence this is no onion no garlic recipe. Chana is low in fat, high in fibres and rich in vitamins and minerals. It is a great protein supplem

Kulcha is a traditional delicacy of Punjabi cuisine. This is a flatbread made with all purpose flour (maida), which is popular in all over India. This is famous street food in the streets of Punjab and Delhi and served with yellow peas curry. Other predominantly common flatbread in India is naan. They may look similar and may be hard to differentiate between the two. The main difference between them is that kulcha can be stuffed with aloo, paneer or onion. Both naan and kulcha are enjoyed in the whole world. These soft, fluffy kulcha is easy to prepare. Many people think that it can not be made at home as it requires tandoor or gas oven. But believe me it can be prepared on tawa or girdle. Yeast is not used in the leavening of this bread. I have fermented it by using baking powder and baking soda. Like naan this is also made with basic ingredients like flour, raising agents, water, curd and sugar and flavoured with black sesame seeds or kalonji. The shape is usually oval but can al

Butter Naan is a leavened Indian bread prepared with all purpose flour (Maida). Butter naan is very popular in Indian restaurants. It can be made without yeast and oven at home. You can prepare this soft and easy naan on stove top or tawa. If you are getting bored with roti and parathas, you can prepare this. If you want a healthy butter naan, you can use whole wheat flour instead of maida. After all you are making a homemade butter naan. Traditional naans are cooked in clay ovens called Tandoors. You can cook these naans in modern ovens too. Most Indians don’t have any oven in their kitchens so I am sharing a butter naan recipe using iron tawa. It can be made without any efforts and easily. Generally the naan requires the addition of yeast in the flour which is not generally available in Indian kitchen. So I am using baking powder and baking soda. Believe me it works great. Every North Indian curries goes well with butter naan. You can serve this with any curry dish like kadai pa

Veg Biryani (बिरयानी) is the most popular, authentic and aromatic rice dish. This is an amazing blending of vegetables, spices and flavourful basmati rice. Vegetable Biryani is popular throughout India and one of the most loved street food dish.  You can make this delicious restaurant style vegetable biryani at home easily. There are a lot of verities of biryani. Basically it is from Hyderabad. Hyderabad biryani is prepared by dum pukht method. Dum pukht literally means choking off the steam. The clay pots with biryani assembled are sealed tight with wheat flour dough which does not allow the steam to pass. The biryani recipes are prepared by layering the rice and biryani gravy. Here I am sharing an easy and quick veg biryani recipe. This can be made in a pot or pressure cooker. Usually dum biryani takes more time and have multiple steps so I prefer this easy and simple method. Whenever you get a strong craving for biryani rice, you can cook this. It is packed with so many flavors

Gobhi Ka Achar (Cauliflower Pickle) is a famous North Indian pickle and prepared mostly during winters as it is easily available during this season. The special thing about cauliflower pickle is that you do not have to wait for long for it. This pickle is prepared with cauliflower florets, mustard oil and lots of spices. This Punjabi style pickle is a delightful accompaniment to spice up your meal. The recipe is quite easy to make but you have to be careful in few things. The main process of this pickle is blanching and drying. The drying part can be done in sunlight or in shade. Gobhi should be completely dried otherwise it will ruined. The cauliflower pickle goes amazingly well with almost everything. You can serve this with rice, roti or puri. You can also enjoy with all the stuffed parathas which we usually make during winters. Course : Side Dish Cuisine : North Indian Prep Time : 10 minutes Cook Time : 5 days Ingredients: 500 gm. Gobhi (Cauliflower) 1 cup table

Vegetable Pulao Vegetable Pulao also known as Veg Pulav or pilaf is a delicious and simple one pot dish prepared with rice, spices and vegetables. There are so many variations in pulao on the basis of vegetables and spices. Each region has a different method of making it like Kashmiri pulao, Bengali Pulao. Vegetable pulao is basic North Indian rice dish which is very popular and quick recipe. The use of vegetables makes it healthy. You can use vegetables and spices which are available in your kitchen. You can add vegetables like peas, cauliflower, potato, carrot or beans. Addition of various spices like cardamom, bay leaves, cloves and pepper also give amazing flavor. Here is no need to add biryani masala, you can just add garam masala. The flavors and taste of pulao will vary with the type of vegetables added in it. If you wants fluffy and non sticky pulao, just remember to add correct amount of water. Vegetable Pulao can be cooked in pot, pan, pressure cooker or microwave but pr

Cream of Tomato Soup  Cream of tomato soup (Homemade Soup) is a rich, creamy and velvety soup prepared with ripe and fresh tomatoes. This homemade restaurant style soup is quick, easy and insanely delicious. This is prepared with simple ingredients tomatoes, onion and butter. In this recipe I have added some carrot pieces to give it thickness. For making this soup we blend everything together just before serving. This easy tomato soup is healthy and tastes incredible with tang and sweetness. This is a different variation of classic tomato soup which I have already shared in previous post. You can achieve perfect tomato soup at home, if you try this recipe. Tomato soup is very popular across the world and most ordered soup in restaurants. Tomato soup can be very beneficial for those who are on a weight loss diet. It is rich in water and fiber that keeps you full for longer time. Dieters recommend tomato soup to burn off calories and fat deposits from the body. The main star of this

Chikoo Milkshake Chikoo Milkshake is a very healthy and nutritious beverage especially for kids. This smooth shake is prepared with chikoo, milk and sugar. It has very rich, creamy and some granular texture because of chikoo. Chikoo is called sapota or sapodilla in English. It is also called as noseberry and mud apples. Chikoo is in the season this time so I have an idea to make chikoo milkshake. In India chikoo is available during winter and spring. Chikoo is a brown fruit with a rough skin but sweet brown pulp inside. chikoo is a complete pack of Vitamin E, A and C, all of which are great for skin health and has amazing moisturizing properties. The presence of antioxidants like ascorbic acid, polyphenols, and flavonoids help in reducing wrinkles and makes your skin plumper. Chikoo with the combination of milk is an amazing beverage for kids as milk also a complete food with the richness of calcium and protein. Chikoo is naturally sweet due to natural sugar fructose and sucrose and

Peeli Moong Dal (Yellow Moong Dal) also known as dhuli moong dal is one of the nutritious and delicious dal of Indian cuisine. This easy and simplest dal is prepared with yellow split lentils tempered with jeera and heeng. This basic tadka works well with all types of dal. Here is no need to temper with onion and tomato. This dal is easily available in every grocery store. This moong dal goes well with roti and rice along with pickle and papad. Yellow moong dal is healthy and take less time to cook than any other dal. Yellow moong dal is a good source of protein and dietary fibre. It is free from heaviness and flatulence so it is easy to digest. It is rich in B complex vitamins, calcium and potassium. This dal is low in calories. Some kids don’t like green moong dal so you can serve this delicious moong dal. Course: Main course Cuisine: North Indian Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: For Dal -- 1 Cup Peeli Moong Dal 1 Teaspoon Turmeric

Sprouted Kala Chana (Black Chickpea) salad is a perfect snack or breakfast for weight loss as it helps to reduce overall calorie intake by a person. This refreshing salad has fresh, little bit spicy and tangy flavor. This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Sprouts have many health benefits. They are full of vitamins, minerals and proteins. Sprouts contain a lot of fibres and water so they are helpful in constipation. Sprouts are an extremely inexpensive method of obtaining a concentration of minerals and enzymes. Kala chana is also loaded with health benefiting properties. This is an ideal food for diabetic patients. If you are trying to lose weight then black chickpea is a good option for you. This sprouted kala chana salad is perfect dish after a hot and steamy yoga classes. This salad is very versatile and a great way to consume raw vegetables. This utterly delicious salad is simple and easy to prepare, once the black chana is made to sprout. Ingredients: 1 cup kala chan

Jeera rice is a simple and quick variation of plain rice. This is fluffy and full of flavor rice recipe prepared with basmati rice and basic spices. You can find it in every restaurant. Jeera (cumin) gives an aroma and a good texture to Basmati rice. A combination of jeera and desi ghee bring a huge transformation in plain rice. Addition of various spices like cardamom, bay leaves, cloves and pepper also give amazing flavor. It can be served with any type of dal or curry. Kids or elders everyone like dal chawal, chole chawal or rajma chawal. This aromatic Jeera rice goes well with them. So try this easy and flavorful recipe. Ingredients: 1 cup Basmati Rice 2 cups Water 1 tablespoon Ghee 1 Bayleaf 5-6 black pepper 1 inch Cinnamon Stick 4–5 Cloves 1 teaspoon Jeera (Cumin Seeds) 1/2 teaspoon Salt Instructions: Step 1- Wash the rice few times and soak in enough water for 30 minutes. Step 2- Heat ghee in a pot. Add cumin seeds. When they begin to splutter,

Sabut Masoor Dal (Whole brown lentil) is a popular dal variety of Indian cuisine. This whole lentil curry is delicious, flavorful and easy to make. Sabut Masoor have a brown- black skin leading to this dal popularly being known as kaali dal. This is one of the healthiest and classic dal of main course as considered as a good source of protein and has a high nutrition profile. This is one of my favourite dal. This Dal is usually has a medium to thick consistency and it gets even thicker and creamier as it cools down. Whole lentils have high fibres and take too much time to cook so soak them for 30 minutes before cooking and then cook in a pressure cooker. Then you can temper this with onion tomato or only heeng jeera. You can give some flavor by adding garam masala and amchoor powder that you prefer. Serve this dal with steamed or jeera rice with roti. Masoor dal gives a great taste with rice. Course : Main course Cuisine : North Indian Prep Time : 5 minutes Cook Time : 30

Cheese Uttapam (चीज़ उत्तपम) is a nutritious breakfast or a dinner recipe with a great combination of Italian and South Indian food. This pizza style uttapam is so delicious and tasty that not only you even your kids will like it very much. This is a thick, shallow fried pancake prepared with sooji and curd and topped with cheese and pizza seasoning.

Rava Upma or Sooji Upma is very delicious and popular breakfast of South India and Maharashtra. But now you can find it everywhere in India. Upma also known as ‘Uppumavu’ and ‘Uppittu’ in South India, is easy to make and quick recipe. It is a great lunch box option for kids and elders. This recipe is prepared with roasted sooji (semolina), spices and vegetables. You can use peanuts and cashews to enhance its taste. Use ghee instead of vegetable or refined oil. It gives a nice aroma and taste to it. You can add vegetables of your choice which are available at home. Upma is very healthy and nutritious dish. Rava generally known as sooji, is rich in protein, vitamin B and iron. Adding vegetables to the upma not only makes it tastier but also healthier. You can make upma by using only one tbsp. of oil so it is low in fat and calorie content. Semolina is naturally low in fat and therefore makes for a good weight loss breakfast option. Rava Upma has always been a choice of breakfast o