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Sabudana Vada

Sabudana Cutlet is often known as ‘ Sabudana Vadai’, ‘ Sabudana Tikki’. This is a crispy delicious Maharashtrian snack which is generally made during fast or vrat. These cutlets are made by deep frying sabudana pearls and potato. These are slightly crispy from outside and soft from the inside. Sabudana is one of the ingredients which is used in many dishes during vrat. It is also known as ‘Tapioca’. Ingredients: Sabudana                               1 cup Potato                                    2-3 boiled and mashed Rock Salt                               As per your taste Green chilli                           2 chopped Black pepper powder            ½ tsp. Cumin                                   ½ tsp. Peanuts                                 ¼ cup roasted and crushed Coriander leaves                   2 tbsp. washed and chopped  Oil                                         for frying (desi ghee) Instructions: Step 1- Wash the sabudana properly. Soak them

Tomato Soup

Classic Tomato soup is special diet- friendly. This soup is made with tomatoes as the primary ingredients. It may be served hot or cold in a bowl. It’s smoky, a little bit sweet, and just as creamy or not-creamy as you want it to be. It’s simple – ready in just under an hour. 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 soup is tomato as tomatoes are the source of antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease and cancer. Cheers to your relaxing, comforting, hug-in-a-bowl tomato soup day! Ingredients: 5 Medium sized tomatoes ½ inch ginger peeled and sliced 1 tbsp butter ¼ tsp black pepper powder Salt as per taste 1 tsp sugar (if you want sweetness) 2 cup water Instructions: Step 1-  At first wash a

Bharwan Hari Mirch Ka Achar

Pickles (Achar) are essential part of our food. Bharwan hari mirch ka achar (Green Chilli Pickle) is very famous in North India and Rajasthan. We all love having to be a jar of pickle on our dining table. In this recipe green chilli is pickled with mustard seeds and mustard oil. Here we have got a very simple and delicious green chilli pickle. Ingredients: Green Chilli                  500 gm. Mustard Seeds             ½ cup Salt                                 ¼ cup Turmeric Powder         2 tsp. Mustard Oil                   1 cup Fennel Seeds (Saunf)   1 tbsp. Instructions: 1. Wash the chilies and wipe them using a cotton cloth. 2. Make a slit in the center of each chilli using a knife. 3. Grind mustard seeds in a blender to make a coarse powder. 4. Mix ground mustard seeds, saunf, salt, turmeric powder and 1/2 cup mustard oil in a bowl. 5. Fill this masala in the slit of the chilies and arrange the chilies in a large bowl. 6. Add remaining oil in the bowl a

Chaat Masala

Chaat Masala Chaat Masala (चाट मसाला) is a spice powder mix which is mostly used as a garnish on salads, snacks and fruits. It typically consists of amchoor powder, black salt and heeng. Street vendors usually mix their own chat masala. Today I deliver here homemade chat masala. This chaat masala consists of coriander seeds, cumin seeds, red chilli, black salt, amchoor powder, black peppercorn and so many basic Indian spices. Firstly ground spices are roasted well and then grinded with other remaining spices to make a fine powder. Sprinkle this chaat masala over aloo tikki chaat, pakodas, cutlets, rolls, paneer tikka and your favorite snacks.  Ingredients: 2 tsp. Black Salt  1 tsp. Salt    2 tbsp. Coriander seeds  1 tbsp. Cumin seeds  1 tbsp. Black pepper  2 tbsp. Dry mango powder  5-6 Dry red chilli  1/4 tsp. Citric acid  a small pinch Heeng  Instructions:  Dry roast coriander seeds, cumin seeds, black pepper and red chilli all together over lo

Naan Recipe

Naan is the most popular Indian bread, which can be prepared in the restaurant-style at the convenience of your home. This is traditionally made in a Tandoor or clay oven. Fortunately for all of us, it’s possible to make it at home by using an iron tawa or nonstick pan. This is used with chole or any other gravy based dishes. This recipe can be prepared with easily available ingredients in your kitchen. We make this naan with the use of stove top and oven both. Course: Main course Cuisine: North Indian Prep Time: 2 hours Cook Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 2 cup all-purpose flour (Maida) 1 tsp yeast ½ tsp salt ½ tsp sugar ¼ cup yogurt 1-1/2 tsp oil ½ cup lukewarm water Instructions: Dough Process: In a bowl take ¾ cup of warm water. Dissolve yeast and sugar in it. Cover and let it rest for 10 minutes or till yeast activates and becomes frothy. Take flour, salt and sugar in a bowl. Mix well. Add oil and yogurt and mix it with y

Vanilla Sponge Cake

Vanilla Sponge Cake This eggless vanilla sponge cake is a basic cake that is made with basic ingredients. It is very simple, delicious and quick to make. You can make different cakes with the help of this base. Here is the recipe with no egg and no oven method. Basic eggless sponge cake is perfect for all occasions. This is definitely everyone's favorite cake. It is prepared with minimal ingredients like flour, oil, sugar powder and leavening agents like baking powder and baking soda. you may add yogurt in place of condensed milk as a substitute of egg to make it more fluffier and softer. This soft, spongy, fluffy and moist cake is very easy to make at home. Try this recipe.

Aloo Methi

Aloo Methi (आलू मैथी) is a popular dry veg of Indian cuisine made with fenugreek leaves, potatoes and basic spices. This is quick, easy and delicious recipe. This winter special methi aloo ki sabji is vegan and gluten free. Fenugreek leaves are known as methi in hindi. In Indian cuisine we can not imagine any dry vegetable without potato like aloo palak , shimla mirch aloo ki sabji , sem aloo and so many vegetables. Fenugreek leaves are very nutritious. These have medicinal benefits. Fenugreek leaves are good source of proteins, vitamins, potassium, magnesium and so many minerals. Aloo methi is a simple dry veg which is prepared with chopped fresh green fenugreek leaves, chopped potatoes and basic Indian spices like cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and amchoor powder. It can be served with roti, paratha or puri along with curd. This aromatic methi aloo ki sabji can be served as a side dish. Cuisine:  North Indian Course:   Main Course P

Navratan Korma

Navratan Korma is a delicious combination of nuts, paneer and veggies. It is famous Indian dish also known as Vegetable Korma. This is a curry dish which is full of richness and flavor. Ingredients: 2 ½ cups chopped vegetables (cauliflower, green peas, carrot, French beans, potato, capsicum) 1.5 inch ginger ½ cup chopped fried paneer 1 green chili 2 onions chopped 3 tomatoes pureed A pinch of asafoetida ( heeng ) ½ tsp cumin seed ¼ tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp garam masala 1 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp red chilli powder 1/4 tsp each of cardamom, clove, black pepper 1 bay leaf ¼ cup cashew nut 1 tsp. kasoori methi 2 tbsp. raisins 2 cup milk 1/2 tsp amchoor (dry mango powder) 1 tsp oil 1 inch cinnamon stick 1 green cardamom Salt as per taste Finely chopped cilantro for garnish Instructions : Blend ¼ cup cashew nut with 1 cup milk. Heat the oil in a pan. Add the asafoetida and cumin seeds. After cumin seeds crack, add bay leaf and onions. Fry them

Gulab Jamun From Milk Powder

Gulab Jamun is a popular classic Indian sweet. Jamuns are a pure delight for everyone. Traditionally these are made with Khoya but today I am making these from milk powder. Believe me they will be soft and delicious. Ingredients: Sugar Syrup For: 1 Cup Sugar 3 Green Cardamom 1 ½ Cup Water 1-2 Drops of Lemon Juice For Gulab Jamun: 1 Cup Milk Powder 3 teaspoon Maida A Small Pinch Baking Soda 1 tablespoon Ghee 2-3 tablespoon Milk Oil or ghee for deep frying Instructions: At First we make sugar syrup. Take sugar, cardamom, water and lemon juice in a pan. Heat it over medium flame. Gently bring to boil and stir. Cook the sugar syrup till it reaches half string consistency. Switch off the flame. Mix milk powder, maida, baking soda in a mixing bowl. Add 1 tablespoon ghee and mix well. Sprinkle milk and gently mix. Mixture should be soft. Do not over mix or knead the mixture. Grease your palm with oil and make round shaped small balls. Do not make large sized balls

Sprouted Moong Curry

Sprouted Moong curry | Sprouts Curry Recipe  Sprouted moong curry (स्प्राउटेड मूँग करी ) is a nutritious and easy to make curry that is prepared using moong (green lentils) sprouts and spices. It is a simple and vegan recipe. Here are so many ways to take sprouts like sprout chaat, soup and sprout salad.   Sprouted moong refers to whole moong beans, which have been sprouted. They're a good source of protein, fiber and vitamins. They are high in nutrients and antioxidants. They may protect against heat stroke, aid digestive health, promote weight loss and bad LDL cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar levels. This is a very delicious and healthy recipe. To make sprout moong curry, boil sprouts and cook with onion, tomatoes and basic spices. It can be served with roti, rice and paratha along with pickle. You may cook this for lunch or dinner. Course: Main Course Cuisine: Indian Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4   Ingredients: 2 cup