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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...Pindi Chana (Punjabi Chana Masala)
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
This is the authentic Punjabi recipe for chana. Ingredients: 200gms dry chana (chhole); washed and soaked in water overnight, 1 tsp tea leaves; tied in a muslin cloth, 2 onions; finely chopped, 2 tomatoes; finely chopped, 2″ piece ginger; julienned, 3 green chillies; deseeded and slit vertically, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1 1/2 tsp red [...]
Continue reading...Punjabi Palak Paneer (Spinach gravy with Cottage Cheese)
Monday, July 13, 2009
An authentic recipe for Palak Paneer from the recipe’s native place – Punjab. A simple recipe, full of flavor and aroma, simply marvellous. Ingredients: 1 large bunch of spinach (palak) leaves; washed, 1/2 bunch of coriander leaves, 150 gms paneer cubes (cottage cheese), 2 onions; finely chopped, 1-2 green chillies as per taste, 1 tsp jeera [...]
Continue reading...Sweet Malai Lassi (Sweetened Yogurt Drink)
Friday, May 29, 2009
Sweet Lassi especially Malai wali (with cream) is a favorite drink throughout the nothern region of India. The recipe probably originated in Punjab (state of India) but is served widely in all parts of the nation. It is made of thick yogurt with rich cream and saffron gives it more richness. You must whisk it until [...]
Continue reading...Tandoori Chicken
Thursday, April 23, 2009
This is a famous Indian chicken preparation, originated in the Punjab region. It is marinated with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, tandoori masala (spice) and cooked in a clay oven called ‘tandoor’. The recipe is unique because of its red color, smoky flavor and ofcourse the spicy taste. These days this recipe could be prepared at home [...]
Continue reading...Onion Paratha
Saturday, February 21, 2009
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 [...]
Continue reading...Paneer in Tomato Gravy
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Paneer in Tomato gravy is a very simple and quick recipe. This recipe doesnot use any oil, just little butter and cream, but you can avoid that too, the recipe turns out very good and is very easy, ready in few minutes. So now you have unexpected guests for food, you can please them with this secret recipe. Take my word!! Ingredients: 200gms paneer cubes, 3 [...]
Continue reading...Khoya Paratha
Monday, February 9, 2009
Ingredients: 100gms whole wheat flour, 100gms khoya (dried milk), 80gms powdered sugar, 1/2 – 1 tsp ground green cardamom, 2 tbsp ground mixed dry fruits (optional), 100ml water, 1 tsp vegetable oil, Ghee for roasting. Method: Combine flour, oil and water and knead a dough. Heat a pan on medium flame, melt ghee and then [...]
Continue reading...Dal Fry
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Ingredients: 1 cup tuvar (arhar) dal, 1 tomato; chopped, 1 small onion; chopped, 15-16 garlic pods; finely chopped, 2″ piece ginger; finely chopped, 4 green chillies; chopped vertically into 2-3 pieces, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds (rai), 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), A pinch of asafoetida, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, Ghee/Oil for tempering, Water, Salt to [...]
Continue reading...Paneer Tikka
Monday, November 10, 2008
Paneer Tikka is a ‘must-have’ Indian recipe that is popular amongst all people around the world. This mouthwatering recipe is made out of soft paneer chunks marinated with tandoori masala and grilled with capsicum, onion and tomatoes. Ingredients: 250gms paneer (cottage cheese); cut into 1 1/2″ cubes, 2 small capsicums; cut into 1 1/2″ cubes, [...]
Continue reading...Dum Aloo
Monday, November 3, 2008
I cooked this ‘Dum Aloo’ this Diwali and all of us just loved it. It is a simple and awesome recipe prepared from most common ingredients. Ingredients: 12 baby potatoes, 2 small onions, 1 large tomato; pureed, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp jeera powder, 3/4 [...]
Continue reading...Sabz Mewa Kabab
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Ingredients: 1 cup boiled vegetables of your choice; drained, dried and mashed well, 2 tbsp khoya (dried milk), 1/3 cup ground dry fruits, 1 green chilli; finely chopped, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 tbsp very finely chopped coriander leaves, Salt to taste, Freshly ground white pepper to taste, Cornflour for binding, Oil for basting (optional). [...]
Continue reading...Punjabi Malai Rajma
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Ingredients: 1 cup rajma (red kidney beans) soaked over in water, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 2 tsp red chilli powder, 2 tsp rajma masala, 1/2aa1 tbsp chopped ginger, 1/2 tbsp chopped garlic, 1 cup cream, 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves, Butter for seasoning, Salt to [...]
Continue reading...Paneer Butter Masala
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Ingredients: 250gms paneer cubes, 2 onions, ground to paste, 1 tomato, pureed, 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 2 tbsp cashewnut powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1-2 tsp red chilli powder, (as per taste) 2 tsp kasoori methi (dry fenugreek leaves), 1 tsp roasted jeera powder (cumin powder), 1 tsp garam masala, 1/2 tsp sugar, 1/2 cup [...]
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