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Puri (Fried Puffed Unleavened Indian Bread)

Any Indian Festival is cannot be celebrated without delicious food. And I believe that ‘puri’ (poori) is one such food item which has to be prepared on the day of any festival or occasion. You may serve puris with different sabjis and sweets but puri is a must-have on any occasion. Here is a recipe [...]

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Spinach Parathas (Palak Paratha)

Ingredients: (Makes 10-12 parathas) 1 cup spinach (palak) puree*, 1 small potato; boiled, 1 small onion + 1 small green chilli; ground to paste, 2 tbsp tomato ketchup, 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 2 tsp ground cashew nuts, 1/4 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala or [...]

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Onion Paratha

Ingredients: 1 large onion; grated or very finely chopped, 1 or as per taste, green chilli; finely chopped, Few coriander leaves; finely chopped, Salt to taste, 2 tbsp oil/melted ghee, 2 tbsp gramflour (besan), Wheat flour as required, Warm water for kneading. Method: Mix together all the ingredients and knead a soft dough. Set it [...]

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Kheema Stuffed Paratha

Ingredients: For the paratha covering- 2 cups whole wheat flour (atta), 1 cup maida, Salt to taste, 2 tbsp melted ghee, Water for kneading. For the kheema stuffing- 500gms minced chicken or mutton, 1 onion; chopped, 1 tomato; finely chopped, Few mint leaves, 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves, 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, 1-2 green chillies, [...]

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Paneer Stuffed Methi Paratha

This recipe for stuffed paratha is my innovation; with a mixture of Punjabi and Maharashtrian flavor; tried, tested and loved by my family and friends. A healthy and complete food that could be served as breakfast or even as a meal. Ideal food for kids. Hope you all like it. Ingredients: For the paratha - [...]

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Methi Paratha

Ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped methi (fenugreek) leaves, 1 cup wheat flour, 2 tbsp gramflour (besan), 1 onion; grated, 1 green chilli; deseeded and finely chopped, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/4 cup white til (sesame seeds), Salt to taste, Oil for kneading and frying, Water. Method: [...]

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Dal Paratha (Indian Bread made out of lentils)

Ingredients: (Makes around 5-6 small parathas) 1/2 cup leftover dal (any prepared dal like moong, tuvar, etc.), 1 tbsp gramflour (besan), Wheat flour as required, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 small chilli; finely chopped, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp roasted cumin (jeera) powder, 3/4 tsp coriander (dhania) powder, 2 [...]

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Peshawari Naan

Ingredients: 250gms maida (refined wheat flour), 1 tsp sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tbsp oil, 4 tbsp yogurt/curd; beaten, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 1 egg (optional)*, 2 tbsp warm milk, 1 tbsp fresh yeast, Warm water. Method: Add a tbsp of warm water to yeast, mix and cover. Mix milk with [...]

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Karara Paratha (Crispy Indian Bread)

Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup fine rava (sooji or semolina), 1/2 cup ghee, Salt to taste, Ghee/Butter for frying. Method: Mix all the ingredients together and knead a tight dough using water. Make medium size balls, roll to a small round, apply ghee, fold into triangle / square / round and roll [...]

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Cabbage Paratha

Ingredients: 2 cups finely grated cabbage, Wheat flour enough to knead dough, 2 tbsp besan or chickpea flour, 1 tsp cornflour, 1 long green chillies; very finely chopped, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp white til (sesame seeds), 3/4 tsp ajwain (carrom seeds), 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves, Salt to [...]

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