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  • Methi Matar Pulao

    Methi Matar Pulao

    Serving : 2 People Ingredients : 1 Cup Rice (Long Grain Basmai Rice) 1 Teaspoon Ghee 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds (Jeera) 1/4 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder (Haldi) 1/2 Cup Fenugreek Leaves (Methi) 1/4 Cup Coriander Leaves (Kothmir) 1/4 Cup Fresh/Frozen Peas (Matar) 1/4 Cup Cottage Cheese (Paneer-optional) 1/2 Teaspoon Garam Masala Salt To Taste Method : […]

  • Tahini Dip

    Tahini Dip

    Serving : 2 Person Ingredients : 2 Tablespoon Yoghurt 1 Tablespoon Tahini (Sesame Seed) Paste 1 Teaspoon Mustard Sauce 1 Teaspoon Sour Cream 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 1 Teaspoon Vinegar (Optional) Salt To Taste Black Pepper Powder To Taste Chilli Flakes To Taste Italian Mixed Herbs To taste Method: Blend all ingredients together to make […]

  • Bajri Nachni Thalipeeth

    Bajri Nachni Thalipeeth

    Seving : 4 Thalipeeth Ingredients : 4 Tbsp Bajri (Millet) Flour 4 Tbsp Nachni (Ragi, Finger Millet) Flour 4 Tbsp Whole Wheat Flour 4 Tbsp Besan (Chick Pea) Flour 1 Cup Finely Chopped Vegetables* 2 Tbsp Finely Chopped Coriander 1 Tsp Finely Chopped Gren Chillies 1 Tsp Dried Fenugrek Leaves (Kasuri Methi) 1 tsp Ajwain […]

  • Paneer Tortillas

    Paneer Tortillas

    Serving : 2-3 Persons Ingredients : For Tortillas : 1/2 cup All Purpose Flour (maida) 1/4 cup Milk Salt to Taste Other Ingredients : 2 Tablespoon Tomato Ketchup 1 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder (Lal Mirch) 1 Cup Green/Red Bell Peppers (Capsicum) 8-10 Jalepenos Pepper Powder to Taste 1 Cup Cottage Cheese (Paneer) (Grated) Olive Oil […]

  • Pizza Muffins

    Pizza Muffins

    Serving : 2-3 Persons Ingredients : For Tortillas : 1/2 cup All Purpose Flour (maida) 1/4 cup Milk Salt to Taste Other Ingredients : 2 Tablespoon Tomato Ketchup 1 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder (Lal Mirch) 1 Cup Green Bell Peppers (Capsicum) 8-10 Jalepenos Pepper Powder to Taste 1 Cup Cheese (Grated) Olive Oil Salt To […]

  • Vegetable Burger

    Vegetable Burger

    Serving : 4  Burgers Ingredients : For Tikki 3 Raw Bananas (Kacha Kela) 2 Green Chillies (Hari Mirch) (Finely Chopped) 1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice Oil (For Shallow Frying) Salt To Taste Main 4 Burger Buns 4 Iceburg Lettuce Leaves 4 Slices of Tomatoes Eggless Mayonnaise Tomato Ketchup Method : Boil Bananas into a Pressure Cooker […]

  • Red Coconut Chutney

    Red Coconut Chutney

    Ingredients :  2 Teaspoon Split Bengal Gram (Chana Dal) 1/2 Cup Coconut (Grated) 4-5 Dry Red Chillies (As Per Taste) 1 Tomato (Medium) (Chopped) 1/2 Teaspoon Tamarind Paste (Imli) or Lemon Juice (Limbu) Salt To Taste For Tempering 1 Tablespoon Oil 1 Tablespoon Ghee 1/2 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds 1 Teaspoon Split Black Gram (Urid Dal) […]

  • Magdal / Besan Ladoo

    Magdal / Besan Ladoo

    Ingredients : 2 Cups Besan (Gram Flour) 1/2 Cup Ghee (Melted) 1 Cup Powdered Sugar (Bhuru Saakar) 4 Cardamoms (Elachi) crushed. Method : Add Melted Ghee in Non Stick Kadaai or Pan on Low Flame. Add Besan and stir continously for about 10-15 minutes. Besan turns fluffy, changes colour and gives nutty aroma. Stop the […]

  • Vegetable Gobi Manchurian

    Vegetable Gobi Manchurian

    Serving: Approx 16 Manchurian Balls Ingredients: For the manchurian balls: 2 cups cabbage (Finely Chopped) 1/4 cup Capsicum/French Beans (Finely Chopped) 3 tbsp Cornflour 1 tbsp All Purpose Flour (Maida) 1 tsp Green Chillies (Finely Chopped) 1/2 tsp Ginger Paste Salt To Taste Black Pepper Powder To taste Oil for Frying For the Sauce: 2 […]

  • Pav Bhaji

    Pav Bhaji

    Servings : 2 Persons Ingredients : 3 medium sized tomatoes (finely chopped) 3/4th capsicum (finely chopped) 2 raw bananas (boiled and peeled) 1/2 cup peas (boiled) 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) 1 tsp red chilli powder (lal mirch) 1/4th tsp turmeric powder (haldi) 1-2 tsp pav bhaji masala (garam masala powder) salt to taste 4-6 […]

  • Tomato Chutney

    Tomato Chutney

    Serving : 2 Persons Ingredients : 2 Teaspoon Oil 2 Teaspoon Split Bengal Gram (Chana Dal) 8-10 Curry Leaves 4-5 Dry Kashmiri Red Chillies Pinch of  Asofoetida (Hing) 2 Tomatoes (Finely Chopped) 1 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds (Rai) Tamarind Pulp (To Your Taste) Salt To Taste Method : Soak Tamarind in water for 30 minutes, squeeze […]

  • Salted Boondi

    Salted Boondi

    Ingredients : 1 Cup Gram Flour (Besan) 1/4 Cup Water Pinch of Fruit Salt (Eno) Oil (For Frying) Salt To Taste Method: Mix Gram Flour with Water, Salt and Soda. The result should feel like Idli / Dosa Batter – not too liquidy. Take Non-Stick Pan (Ideally Flat Pan) and Heat Oil for Frying. Once […]

  • Fansi Dhokli

    Fansi Dhokli

    Serving: 2 Persons Ingredients: For Dhokli : 250 grams Wheat Flour (You can also use Bajri Flour) 1 Teaspoon Chilli Powder 1 Teaspoon Dhania Powder Pinch of Turmeric Powder Pinch of Carom Seeds or Ajwain Salt to Taste 2 Teaspoon Oil Water For Cooking: 200 grams French Beans or Fansi. 2 Tablespoon Oil. Pinch of […]

  • Boondi Raita

    Boondi Raita

    Ingredients : 100 grams Salted Boondi 1 Cup Yogurt (Curd) Pinch of Mustard Powder Pinch of Chilli Powder (Lal Mirch) Fresh Coriander Leaves (Kothmir) Salt To Taste Method : Warm Yogurt and Keep it to cool down. Whisk till it is smooth. Add Salt, Chilli Powder, Coriander Leaves and Mustard Powder. Mix Well and keep […]

  • Kantola Nu Shaak

    Kantola Nu Shaak

    Servings : 2 Persons Ingredients : 250 grams Teasel Gourd (Kantola) 2 Teaspoon Chilli Powder (Lal Mirch) 2 Teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania) Pinch of Turmeric Powder (Haldi) Pinch of Mustard Seeds (Rai) Pinch of Asafoetida (Hing) 2 Tablespoon Oil Coriander Leaves (Optional) Salt To Taste Method : Wash the Vegetables after removing the top and […]

  • Paneer Tikka

    Paneer Tikka

    Serving : 2 Person Ingredients : 250g Paneer (Cottage Cheese) Cubes 1 cup (about 12-15 cubes) Green Capsicum (Bell Peppers) 1 cup Deseeded Tomato (12-15 cubes) For Marination : 1 tbsp Butter/Ghee 1 tbsp Besan (Gram Flour) 1 1/2 tbsp warm Curd (Yoghurt) 1/2 tsp Ajwain (Carrom Seeds) 1 tsp Green Chilli Paste 1 tsp […]

  • Mexican Rice

    Mexican Rice

    Serving: 2 People Ingredients: 1 Cup Boiled Rice (90% cooked) 2 tsp Red Bell Pepper (Capsicum) 1 tsp Jalapeno Pepper 1 tsp Oil 1 tsp Lemon Juice 2 tsp Coriander 1/2 tsp Cumin (Jeera) Powder Salt To Taste Method: Heat oil in a pan and saute finely chopped bell pepper and jalapeno peppers for a […]

  • Burrito

    Burrito

    Serving : 2 people Ingredients : 1 cup Mexican Rice 1 cup Black Beans 1/2 cup Guacomole Salsa 1/2 Cup Bell Pepper (Capsicum) 1/2 cup Lettuce 1/2 cup Grated Cheese 1 tsp Oil 1/2 tsp Sugar Salt To Taste 2 tsp Sour Cream Italian Mixed Herbs To Taste 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder For Tortillas […]

  • Guacamole Salsa

    Guacamole Salsa

    Serving: 2 Cups Ingredients: 1 small Tomato 1 tsp Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum) 1 Ripe Avacado (Makhanphal or Roochiraa) 1/2 cup Fresh Coriander 1 tsp Jalapeno Pepper Salt To Taste 1 tsp Lemon Juice 1 tsp Cumin (Jeera) Powder Method: Roast tomato and capsicum on gas flame till its skin turns black. Peel the skin […]

  • Puran Poli

    Puran Poli

    Serving: 2 Puran poli Ingredients: 1/2 cup Toor Dal 1/4 cup Jaggery (Gud) 1/2 tsp Cardamom (Elaichi) Powder For Roti : 1/2 Cup Wheat Flour 1 tsp Oil Salt To Taste Ghee for Frying Method : For Roti : Mix flour, salt and oil and knead it into a soft dough using water. Divide the […]

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