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No Fat Dal Makhani
‘Dal Makhani’ is an authentic Punjabi (North-Indian) lentil soup made out of whole ‘Black gram or ‘Urad Dal’. ‘Punjabi Cuisine’ has varied flavors and is traditionally made with generous amount of ghee and cream. Today as people have become more conscious about their health and prefer low calorie diet, many traditional Indian recipes are given [...]
Continue reading...Simple Mutter Paneer Pulao (Peas and Cheese Pilaf)
22. November 2010
‘Pilaf’ or ‘Pulao’ is a type of rice preparation commonly cooked across Indian, Central and South Asian, Middle Eastern, East African, Latin American and Caribbean cuisines. Though there are different names and plenty of recipes of pulao, basically it is prepared with long grain, fragrant rice along with seasoning like ‘Garam Masala’ or any other [...]
Continue reading...Grilled Green Baby Potatoes
12. November 2010
Ingredients: 4-5 Baby Potatoes (or use whole potatoes cut into wedges), 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp garam masala powder, Few coriander leaves, 3-4 Spinach leaves, 3-4 Mint leaves, 5 tbsp yoghurt, 5 tbsp Oil, Salt and pepper to taste. Method: Wash the baby or whole potatoes. If whole potatoes are [...]
Continue reading...Spicy Misal Pav
1. November 2010
Misal Pav is traditional prepared in the central Indian state of Maharashtra. ‘Misal’ literally means a mixture. The dish is a mixture of spicy curry prepared of ‘matki’ or ‘moth beans’, boiled potatoes, onions, fresh coriander and ‘farsan’, which is another mixture of ‘Indian Savory snacks’ like sev, gathiya, peanuts, mathri, boondi, etc. While ‘Kolhapuri [...]
Continue reading...Quick Chicken Fritters
28. October 2010
It was a lazy Sunday. I got some chicken pieces for a curry and some boneless chicken for trying out a new recipe. My husband insisted that he would prepare a chicken curry, with my help of course. So by the time we finished curry, parathas, rice and salad, my boneless chicken laid there, waiting [...]
Continue reading...Aloo Gobhi (Indian Style Cauliflower and Potato Vegetable)
21. October 2010
Ingredients: 500gms gobhi (cauliflower), cut into florets, 200 gms (around 2 large) aloo (potatoes); parboiled, peeled and diced, 1/2 cup yogurt, well-beaten, 1 tsp jeera (cumin seeds), 1 tbsp chopped ginger, 2 green chillies; slit lengthwise, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 3/4 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp garam masala, Salt to [...]
Continue reading...Ukad Batata Bhaji (Maharashtrian Dry Aloo Sabji)
15. October 2010
This is one of those recipes that are prepared in every household in Maharashtra, especially during festivals. I remember eating this on the occasion of Pujas and other festivals. The recipe is simple, can be made in minutes and tastes exceptional with puris. I made it today on the occasion of ‘Durgashtami’. Hope you like [...]
Continue reading...Sweet and Sour Red Pumpkin (Khatta Meetha Kaddu)
9. October 2010
Ingredients: 250gms red pumpkin; peeled and cubed, 1″ piece of ginger; finely chopped, A pinch of methi (fenugreek) seeds, A pinch of heeng (asafoetida), 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala, Salt to taste, 1/2-3/4 tsp sugar, Oil for tempering, Water. Method: In a pan/kadhai, heat 1-2 tbsp oil [...]
Continue reading...Corn Cutlets
5. October 2010
Ingredients: 1 bowl boiled sweetcorn kernels, 2 medium size potatoes; boiled, peeled and mashed, 1-2 green chillies, 6 cloves of garlic, 1-2 inch piece of ginger, Juice of 1/2 lemon, Salt to taste, Bread crumbs or rava (wheat germ) to coat, Oil for fying. Method: Grind chillies, ginger and garlic into paste. Coarsely grind 1/2 [...]
Continue reading...Murgh Haryali Kebab
27. September 2010
Ingredients: 200gms boneless and skinless chicken; cut into small kebab size pieces, Oil for basting, Skewers. For marinade - 2 tbsp thick hung yogurt, 1/4 cup mint leaves, finely chopped, 1/4 cup coriander leaves, finely chopped, 1-2 green chillies, ground into paste, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, Salt and pepper to taste. Method: Combine together all [...]
Continue reading...Achari Paneer (Cottage Cheese flavored with pickle spices)
22. September 2010
Ingredients: 200gms paneer; cubed, 2 onions; very finely chopped, 1-2 green chillies (as per taste); finely chopped, 1/2 cup thick yogurt, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, Salt to taste, (Use black salt for better results) Oil for tempering. Achari Spices - 1/2 tsp mustard seeds (rai), 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds (methi [...]
Continue reading...Babycorn Green Peas Masala
16. September 2010
Ingredients: 200 gms babycorn; boiled and cut into small pieces, 200 gms shelled green peas, 1 large onion; finely chopped or ground to paste, 5-6 cashew nuts, 1 tomato, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala, Salt to taste, Oil for tempering, Water, 2 tbsp cream (well beaten) to [...]
Continue reading...Sprout Pancakes
31. August 2010
Ingredients: 1 cup sprouts (moong bean), A handful of fresh coriander leaves; chopped, 1-2 green chillies (or as per taste, 6-7 cloves of garlic, 1-2 inch piece of ginger, 1/2 cup of freshly grated coconut, Salt to taste, 1/2 tsp of soda bicarbonate (optional) Water for grinding, Oil for frying. Method: In a mixer grinder, [...]
Continue reading...Anjeer Burfi (Fig Fudge)
27. August 2010
Anjeer Burfi/Barfi is widely prepared and sold in Indian Sweet Stores. It has a peculiar taste. Those looking for a low calorie sweet, anjeer burfi is a perfect option to satisfy their taste buds, with some modifications to this recipe (given below the original recipe). This delicious recipe is simple and effortless to make. Give [...]
Continue reading...Bread Fritters
23. August 2010
Ingredients: 7-8 slices of brown/white bread, 1 cup gramflour (besan), 1/2 tsp ground garlic, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 3/4 tsp red chilli powder, A tbsp of finely chopped coriander leaves, Salt to taste, Water, Oil for frying. Method: Scrape of the sides of the bread slices or cut them into round shape with a small [...]
Continue reading...Yam Chips
20. August 2010
‘Yam Chips’ – is it something you haven’t heard before. My mother prepares this and I relish it. I never liked a gravy or curry preparation of yam, so my mother made this so that I eat yam. And since then I love this recipe and prepare it regularly. You can also call it Yam/Suran [...]
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