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Lauki Aur Paneer Ke Kofte | Lauki Paneer Kofta Recipe

Lauki paneer ke kofte (लौकी पनीर के कोफ्ते) is a delicious, yummy and different variation of koftas which is prepared by grated lauki (bottle gourd) and paneer (cottage cheese). These koftas are cooked in tomato gravy and enhanced with Indian spices. This no onion no garlic kofta recipe can be prepared for parties and get together. This is not only a simple and easy recipe but also a lip smacking and perfect blend of lauki and paneer. Traditional lauki kofta is very popular and everyone’s favourite dish in North India. Most people don’t like lauki ki sabji but lauki koftas are everyone’s favorite be it any age. These lauki paneer koftas are extremely soft and delicious and will melt in your mouth. Koftas absorb a lot of the gravy and later gravy becomes thicker so it is advisable that keep the consistency thin so that koftas can easily swell up. To make lauki paneer kofta, combine grated lauki and paneer with besan or corn flour. Then make balls and deep fry them. Soak these

Matar Curry | Matar Masala | Green Peas Curry

Matar Curry (मटर मसाला) is a creamy, delicious and tasty gravy dish from North Indian cuisine. To make this recipe matar (green peas) is cooked in onion tomato based gravy. It is a simple and amazing dish that cannot be ignored. The main ingredient of this recipe is matar (green peas). If you are bored with paneer gravy dishes, cook this dish. It can be easily made with available ingredients at home as it does not need a lot of ingredients. It is loved by all groups either elder or kids. This curry has the goodness and nutrition of peas. There are so many dishes which are usually made with fresh peas like matar pulao , methi matar malai and aloo matar ki sabji . This matar curry has slightly sweetness in taste because of peas. This is a moderately spicy yet flavourful dish. To make this matar masala, fresh green peas are used but if they are not in season, you may use frozen peas. Like other curries it also has onion tomato based gravy but you may cook this without onion. By addi

Panchratna Dal | Panchmel Dal Recipe | Rajasthani Dal

Panchratna Dal (पंचरतन दाल) is a delicious and healthy dal recipe of Rajasthani cuisine. It is prepared by mixing five types of lentils (dal) like arhar dal, chana dal, moong dal, masoor dal and urad dal. This is a simple, nutritious and healthy dal. It has the nutritions and goodness of five lentils. This dal is one of the good sources of protein for vegetarians. As lentils are used in split form, this panchratna dal is a quick recipe and can be cooked within minutes. Nowadays you can easily purchase the combination of 5 lentils from grocery stores. There are so many variations of dal. Every region in India has its own method to cook dal. Some people cook with onion and garlic. Some prefer to add only tomatoes or some people prepare dal with just simple tempering of heeng jeera. When vegetables and a special type of masala is added, then it is known as sambhar . So you can give the variation which you prefer. The flavour of spices and assorted dal both make this dish delightful.

Tinda Curry | Tinde ki Rasili Sabzi

Tinda curry (टिंडे की रसीली सब्ज़ी) is a healthy and vegan recipe from North Indian cuisine. It is prepared with tinda, tomatoes and spices. It is a no onion no garlic recipe. It is much similar to lauki (bottle gourd) in taste and texture. It can be cooked in pressure cooker or in instant pot. Tinda curry is a quick and easy to make recipe. Tinda which is also known as round gourd or apple gourd is available during summer season. This vegetable is very healthy and nutritious like lauki. It is high in water content and fibre. This recipe is good for diabetic and heart patients. It cures constipation and helps in weight loss. Tinda can be cooked as a curry, stuffed or dry vegetable. To make tinda curry, tindas are peeled, chopped and cooked with tomatoes and spices like turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and amchoor powder. It can be cooked in onion tomato based gravy. Some people add potatoes along with tinde. The addition of tomatoes gives it a tangy fla

Baigan Aloo Tamatar ki Sabzi | Aloo Baigan | Baingan Aloo Recipe

Baigan aloo tamatar ki sabzi (बैंगन आलू टमाटर की सब्ज़ी) is a quick, delicious and simple dry vegetable recipe of baigan (brinjal), aloo, tamatar and spices. It is easy to make recipe and can be cooked in 25 minutes. This is a no onion no garlic recipe but you may add them. Baigan is commonly made vegetable in North India. In Indian cuisine, we make most of the vegatables with potatoes because they enhance the flavor and texture of dish. Baigan aloo tamatar ki sabji is not only tasty but also a healthy recipe. Baigan (brinjal) that is also known as eggplant, contains very healthy nutrition profile. It is very low in calories and fats but rich in soluble fiber content. The peel or skin of brinjal has significant amounts of phenolic flavonoid phytochemicals called anthocyanin which have potential health effects against cancer, aging, inflammation, and neurological diseases. On the other hand potatoes are a good source of fiber, potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin B6 content and as you kn

Bharwan Karela Recipe | Stuffed Karela

Bharwan Karela (भरवाँ करेला) is a delicious, unique and popular side dish from North Indian cuisine prepared with karela (bitter gourd) and basic spices. It is a vegan and gluten free recipe. In this recipe, Bitter gourd is stuffed with an aromatic mix of spices. It is a no onion no garlic recipe but you may add onion in the stuffing. Karela is a summer special vegetable. Although it has a bitter taste, this vegetable is enriched with several nutritious benefits that improve overall health. It is an excellent source of vitamins B1, B2, and B3, C, magnesium, folate, zinc, phosphorus, manganese, and has high dietary fibre. Bitter gourd is liver friendly and boosts the liver enzymes. Due to its hypoglycemic action, bitter gourd makes an excellent remedy for diabetes. It has the blood purifying property. Some people don’t prefer the bitter gourd because of its strong bitterness and different flavor but if you follow some tips, the bitterness can be removed and this recipe will be a de