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Sookhe Kale Chane | Dry Kale Chane

Sookhe Kale Chane (सूखे काले चने) or dry black chickpea is a simple and spicy recipe prepared with boiled kala chana. This is a vegan, gluten free and no onion no garlic recipe too. Generally it is cooked for ‘Navami Puja’ as a prasad on the last day of Navratri. This is a quick recipe and very common in India. It can be served either accompaniment or Main course. Kala chana is a healthy addition to your diet. Its nutrition value is different than kabuli chana (white chickpeas). Being high in protein and fiber, Kala Chana is a good option for those aspiring weight losses. It is naturally low in fat, high in dietary fiber and rich in vitamins and minerals. It has high protein content. For vegetarians it is a good source to get protein. Kale chane also have low glycemic index. Kala chana is used in a wide variety of curries, salad and soups. Try Sprouted Kala Chana Salad recipe. In this recipe Boiled kala chana is sautéed with basic spices. This dish has minimal ingre

Kuttu ki Dahi ki Pakodi

Kuttu ki dahi ki pakodi is a very delicious and yummy recipe for vrat and fasts. To make this recipe, kuttu ki pakodi is made with kuttu flour and boiled potato then soaked in curd. This recipe is not only nutritious but mouthwatering too. This is an easy preparation and can be made in short time. Kuttu flour is also known as buckwheat flour. This is consumed mainly in Hindu fasting days like Navratri, Janmashtami and Shivratri. This is extremely high in protein, fiber and good for heart patients. You can also make different recipes with Kuttu flour like poori, tikki, pakode, vada and bonda. Kuttu ki pakodi are deep fried fritters that is made with crumbled boiled potato and kuttu flour. Then these pakodis are dipped in curd. In this fasting recipe, sendha namak is used instead of regular salt which is also known as rock salt. The addition of black pepper powder and green chilli gives it a hot and spicy flavor. It is so yummy and delicious that you can make any time even without f

Paneer Bhurji

Paneer Bhurji Paneer Bhurji (पनीर भुर्जी) is a delicious and quick North Indian recipe made with crumbled paneer. To make this recipe paneer is sautéed with onion, tomato and spices. It is simple and tasty dish that cannot be ignored. If you are bored with paneer gravy dishes, cook this dish. It is loved by all groups either elder or kids. Paneer bhurji is a quick recipe. It does not take much time to prepare. It can be prepared within 15 minutes. For paneer bhurji, paneer should be moist and soft. So use homemade paneer to make this dish as it’s fresh, smooth and soft. It can be served with roti, paratha or naan during breakfast, lunch or dinner. It can be served as a side dish. It goes well with any Indian bread even you can eat this pav or kulcha . It can be stuffed within paratha, sandwich, rolls or Frankie.

Kuttu Ke Pakore

Kuttu ke pakore or pakode are deep fried pakoras (fritters) made with kuttu ka aata (buckwheat flour) and potatoes. This is a quick and easy recipe. These pakoras are full of taste and crunchiness. These delicious and mouthwatering pakoras are one of the most popular kuttu aata recipe for Navratri. It is specially made on fasting days like Navratra, Janmashtami or Shivratri. It is so crispy and delicious that you can make any time even without fasting. Kuttu ke pakode are also known as falahar. If you're planning to have a fast during the auspicious festival of Navratri, then kuttu ke pakode are perfect for you. We use only kuttu and singhada flour on fasting day. You can make so many delicious dishes with kuttu flour like poori, paratha, tikki and vada. Kuttu flour (buckwheat flour) is a good source of fiber, and rich in minerals. Kuttu pakoras are prepared with kuttu flour, sendha namak (Rock salt), green chilli and black pepper. There is no need to add so many spices in vra

Orange Juice Recipe | Homemade Orange Juice

Homemade Orange juice is healthy, fresh and more nutritious. It can be prepared at home easily and without preservatives. Make this simple fruit recipe with the help of mixer, blender, citrus juicer or electric citrus press. A glass of fresh orange juice is an instant mood and energy booster. You can serve it with your breakfast or have it after yoga or gym session. Remember to serve it immediately since the orange juice tends to taste bitter. Orange juice is a bundle of vitamins, nutrients and essential minerals. Orange juice is one of the best known and preferred beverages around the world. It is incredibly accessible and easy to make, as you only need to squeeze a few fresh oranges. This fruit’s sweet and citrus taste makes it the perfect refreshing drink for hot summer days. Oranges contain high levels of flavonoids, vitamin C and B9, and antioxidants. Among its many nutrients, oranges can offer our bodies a healthy intake of potassium, magnesium, Vitamins A and E and

Vrat ke Aloo | Vrat Wale Aloo Fry

Vrat wale aloo fry is a simple and basic dish that are made during fasting or vrat. In India there are so many fasting days like Janmashtami, Navratra, Shivratri and Ekadashi. During vrat we eat simple food made without onion and garlic. Navratra is just started and this aloo fry is the perfect dish for upwas. As it is simple and delicious recipe, you can cook this anytime. There are so many variation of this aloo fry. You can skip or add any ingredient to cook it which you prefer during vrat. Some people make this using tomatoes. You can add peanuts to give some crunchiness. To cook this aloo fry, boiled potatoes are sautéed with some spices which can you eat on vrat. Potato is the most commonly used in any dish during the fasting whether it is sabudana vada or kuttu ki pakodi. Loaded with the goodness of potatoes, rock salt (sendha namak), coriander and chilies; this dish will be perfect for the Indian vrat thali. It can be paired with kuttu ki poori or paratha. It also can be s

Kuttu ke French Fries

Kuttu ke French Fries  Kuttu ke French Fries is basically kuttu ke pakode. These are deep fried pakodas made with kuttu (Buckwheat) ka atta and potatoes. Kuttu ke French fries are easy to make and quick recipe. It’s just a variation of kuttu ke pakode. Crispy, crunchy kuttu French fries are full of taste and flavors. It is specially made on fasting days like Navratra, Janmashtami or Shivratri. It is so crispy and delicious that you can make any time even without fasting. French fries are always everyone’s favorite tea time snack. If you're planning to have a fast during the auspicious festival of Navratri, then this vrat recipe is perfect for you. During vrat, we use only kuttu ka atta or singhada atta so you can make them with kuttu flour instead of besan or any flour. This French fries are prepared with kuttu flour, sendha namak (Rock salt), green chilli and black pepper. Kuttu ke pakode is made with boiled potatoes but I have used here raw potatoes. Chop them into French f

Vegetable Soup Recipe

A bowl of delicious and yummy vegetable soup is a perfect and amazing way to consume some vegetables. This steamy vegetable soup is full of fresh and flavorful vegetables. It is not just easy but also a quick and vegan recipe. Keep warm yourself with this soup on a cold day. This soup is a great way to lighten up heavier meals. Choose your favourite veggies and add to make it more healthy and nutritious. I have added here cabbage, carrot, peas, corn, spring onion and beans. You can add any vegetable you like to get your desired taste. You can add mushroom, broccoli, capsicum, spinach and cauliflower. The vegetables used in this recipe, should be finely chopped. The flour like corn flour or arrowroot is added to thicken soup. When you add corn starch, keep in mind that the consistency should be thicker than water, but not thick like puree kind soup. Addition of ginger, garlic and black pepper makes it more flavourful. You can add herbs and spices as per your taste. It should be sligh

Penne Pasta in Indian Style | Masala Pasta

This vegetable penne pasta recipe is a hearty and delicious Italian dish in desi and Indian style. This is an Indo-Italian fusion food in which penne pasta is coated with Indian spices and tomato sauce. This is perfect for breakfast, starter, snack, brunch or for as a full meal. You can also pack this for kid’s lunchbox. This is an indulgent pasta dish that is quick and easy to make. This tube-shaped penne pasta is not only easy-to-cook, but also soaks all the flavours and masalas really well. Here I have given it an Indian touch with basic masalas. It doesn’t require any pasta masala or sauce. While pastas are available in different shapes and sizes like penne, macaroni, farfalle, rotini or spaghetti, you can also cook in different ways to create some lip-smacking dishes. You can add your choice of vegetables in pasta to make it healthier and nutritious. It can be prepared with veggies like carrots, beans, peas, broccoli, cabbage or corn. You can use whole wheat penne pasta.

Tomato Corn Soup

Tomato Corn Soup  Tomato Corn Soup is a light and fresh soup prepared with tangy and sweet tomatoes and delectable sweet corn. This is a perfect combination of richness of tomatoes and corn. If you have never tried tomato and sweet corn soup before, you have to try it. It’s amazing and insanely delicious soup. This is a different variation for tomato soup lovers. This soup is quick, easy and prepared with simple ingredients. For this soup, tomatoes are sautéed with onion and bay leaf, then pureed to make a simple and satisfying soup. The addition of sweet corn gives amazing texture. You can use fresh or frozen corn. If using frozen corn, soak them in lukewarm water for 10 minutes. I have already shared the recipe How to preserve sweet corn . This easy tomato corn soup is healthy and incredible with tanginess and sweetness. 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. The main sta