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  • Masala Toast

    Masala Toast

    Serving : 2 Persons Ingredients : 6 Brown Bread Slices 3 Raw bananas (boiled and mashed) 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder 1 tsp Sugar 2 tsp Tamarind (imli) Water* 2 tsp Oil a pinch Asafoetida (hing) Salt To Taste Date and Tamarind Chutney Butter For Garnishing : Masala Peanuts Mild […]

  • Thandai

    Thandai

    Serving : 6 Persons Ingredients : To Be Ground Into Fine Powder : 1/4 Cup Almonds (Badam) 2 Tablespoon Poppy Seeds (Khus- Khus) 2 Tablespoon Fennel Seeds (Variyali or Saunf) 1/2 Teaspoon Cardamom (Elaichi Powder) 2 Tablespoon Melon Seeds (Magajtari) 2 Tablespoon Aniseed (Suva) 20 Black Pepper Corns (Kala Mari) Main 1 Litre Milk 10-12 […]

  • Vegetable Stir Fry

    Vegetable Stir Fry

    Serving : 2 Persons Ingredients : 1/2 cup Babycorn` 1/2 cup Broccoli 1/2 cup Cottage Cheese (Paneer) or Tofu (Soya Paneer) 1/2 cup Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum) 1/2 cup Asparagus (Optional) 1 Fresh Red Chilly 1 Tablespoon Coarsely ground Peanuts 1 Teaspoon Olive Oil 1/2 Tablespoon Cornflour dissolved in 2 Tablespoon water 1/2 Tablespoon Sugar […]

  • Vegetable Crispy

    Vegetable Crispy

    Serving : 2 Person Ingredients : For Batter 2 Tablespoon Corn Flour 2 Tablespoon All Purpose Flour (Maida) 1/2 Tablespoon Soy Sauce (Dark) Salt To Taste Main 1/2 Cup Baby Corn (Makai) 1/2 Cup Broccoli 1/2 Cup Cottage Cheese (Paneer) 1/2 Cup Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum) 2-3 Tablespoon Sweet Chilli sauce Oil for Deep Frying […]

  • Sweet Chilli Sauce

    Sweet Chilli Sauce

    Serving : 2 Person Ingredients : 6 Kashmiri Dry Red Chillies 1 Tomato 1/2 Tablespoon Oil 1/2 Tablespoon Sugar 1/2 Tablespoon Soy Sauce 1/2 Tablespoon Corn flour dissolved in 2 Tablespoon Water Salt To Taste Method : Chop the tomatoes in very small peices. Grind the chillies with tomato in a mixer grinder and strain […]

  • Vegetable Uttapam

    Vegetable Uttapam

    Serving : 2-3 person Ingredients : 1/2 Kg Dosa Batter 2 Cups Chopped Vegetables 2 Green Chillies (Hari Mirch) Black Pepper Powder (Kali Mirch) To Taste Butter (Makkhan) Tomato Ketchup (Sauce) to Serve Salt To Taste Method : Vegetables can include Cabbage (Kobi), Tomatoes, Bell Peppers (Capsicum) and Coriander. Mix all Vegetables with finely chopped […]

  • Panchkuti Dal

    Panchkuti Dal

    Serving: 2 Persons Ingredients : 1 Cup Mixed Dal 2 Tomatoes (Finely Chopped) 1 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder (Lal Mirch) 1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice 1/4 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder (Haldi) 1/2 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds (Rai) 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds (Jeera) 1/2 Teaspoon Coriander – Cumin Powder (Dhana Jeeru) 1/2 Teaspoon Garam Masala Powder 1 Tablespoon Ghee […]

  • Paneer Bread Roll

    Paneer Bread Roll

    Servings: 2 Persons Ingredients: 10 Fresh Bread Slices 2-3 Tablespoon Gram Flour (Besan) Oil For Frying Stuffing: 1 Cup Grated Cabbage (Kobi) 1/2 Cup Cottage Cheese (Paneer) (Grated) 1/2 Cup Cheese (Or Take additional 1/2 Cup Paneer) 1/2 Cup Mixed Peppers (Capsicum) (Finely Chopped) 2 Tablespoon Coriander (Kothmir) (Chopped) 2 Green Chillies (Hari Mirch) (Finely […]

  • Upma

    Upma

    Serving : 2 Persons Ingredients : 1 Cup Semolina (Rawa or Sooji) 1 Cup Yogurt (Curd) (Ideally Sour) 2 Cups Water 2 Tablespoon Ghee 1/2 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds (Rai) 1/2 Teapsoon Cumin Seeds (Jeera) 1 Teaspoon Urid Dal 6-8 Curry Leaves (Kadi Patta) 1-2 Green Chillies (Hari Mirch) (Slit) (As Per Taste) Coriander Leaves (Kothmir) […]

  • Kakdi Nu Shaak

    Kakdi Nu Shaak

    Serving : 2 Persons Ingredients : 2 Cups Cucumber (Kakdi) 1 Tablespoon Oil 1/2 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds (Rai) 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds (Jeera) 1 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder (Lal Mirch) 1/2 Teaspoon Coriander-Cumin Powder (Dhania-Jeera) 1/4 Teaspoon Turmeric (Powder (Haldi) Salt To Taste Few chopped Coriander to Garnish Method : Cut the Cucumbers into small […]

  • Cheese

    Cheese

    Ingredients : 300 ml Milk 3 Teaspoon Cornflour 2 Teaspoon Milk Powder 1/4 Teaspoon Lemon Juice 1/4 Teaspoon Salt 1/4 Teaspoon Soda (Eno) 1 Drop Cheese Essence (Check Ingredients Suitable for Jains) Method : Heat Milk, Salt, Soda and Corn Flour on a slow flame in a non-stick pan. Keep stirring continously till it comes […]

  • Vegetable Sizzler

    Vegetable Sizzler

    Serving : 2 Persons Ingredients : For Stir Fried Vegetables 1/4 Cup Broccoli (Florets) 1/4 Cup Babycorn (Makai) (Sliced) 1/4 Cup Green Peppers (Capcisum) (Sliced) 1/4 Cup French Beans (Fansi) (Sliced) 1/4 Cup Peas (Vatana/Mutter) 3-4 Lettuce Leaves 1/2 Cup Hakka Noodles (Boiled) 1 Teaspoon Dark Soy Sauce 2 Teaspoon Butter Black Pepper Powder to […]

  • Bhindi Masala

    Bhindi Masala

    Serving : 2 Person Ingredients : For Gravy : 2 Tomatoes 1 tsp Oil 1/4 tsp Mustard (Rai) Seeds 5-6 Black Pepper Corns 1 Clove (Lavang) 5-6 Cashewnuts/Kaju 1 Dry Red Chilli 1/4 tsp Melon Seeds(Magajtari na bi) 1/4 tsp Jeera (Cumin Seeds) 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder 1/4 tsp Garam […]

  • Steam Rice

    Steam Rice

    This is the recipe for a simple Steam Rice or Boiled Rice Servings : 2 Person Ingredients: 1 cup Basmati Rice (Full Grain rice) 3 cups Water Salt To Taste Method : Wash 1 cup of rice with water 2-3 times and drain out excess of water. Add 3 cups of water and salt to […]

  • Lemon Rice

    Lemon Rice

    Servings : 2 Person Ingredients: 1 Cup Basmati Rice (Full Grain rice) 3 Cups Water Salt To Taste For Tempering : 1 Tablespoon Ghee or Oil ½ Tablespoon Cumin Seeds (Jeera) 2 Slit Green Chillies ½ Teaspoon Turmeric Powder (Haldi) 1 Teaspoon Urid Dal 1 Teaspoon Chana Dal ½ Cup Lemon Juice Coriander To Garnish […]

  • Pudla Pattice Sandwich

    Pudla Pattice Sandwich

    Servings : 2 Persons Ingredients: For Pudla: 1 tbsp Besan (Gram flour) 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder 1/4 tsp Turmeric (Haldi) Powder Salt to taste For Pattice: 3 Raw Bananas 1 Green Chilly (finely chopped) 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves (finely chopped) Salt to Taste Oil for shallow frying Chutneys: Coriander […]

  • Taipei Paneer Chilly

    Taipei Paneer Chilly

    Serving: 2 persons Ingredients : 150 grams Cottage Cheese (Paneer) 1 Cup Green Peppers (Capsicum) Chopped Coriander Oil For Batter 2 Tablespoon Corn Flour 2 Tablespoon All Purpose Flour (Maida) 1/2 Tablespoon Dark Soy Sauce Salt To Taste For Sauce 5 Dry Red Chillies 1 Tablespoon Sugar 1 Tablespoon Vinegar 1 Tablespoon Dark Soy Sauce […]

  • Nachos Beans Starter

    Nachos Beans Starter

    Serving : 2 Persons Ingredients : Pack of Nacho Chips 2 cups of Boiled Red Kidney Beans (Rajma) 1 Tomato (Chopped) 1/2 Green Pepper (Capsicum) (Chopped) 1/2 Cup Grated Cottage Cheese (Paneer) 1 Teaspoon Oil 1/2 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder Salt To Taste Sour Cream topping : 1 Cup Yoghurt 2 Teaspoon Cream or Milk […]

  • Mexican Bean Soup

    Mexican Bean Soup

    Serving: 2 Person Ingredients : 2 cups Tomato Puree 1 cup Boiling Water 1 cup Boiled Rajma(Red Kidney Beans) 1/2 cup Boiled Hakka Noodles 1/2 cup Boiled and Chopped Babycorn 1 tsp chopped Jalepenos 1 tsp Chopped Mint Leaves 1 tbsp Oil 1 tsp Tomato Ketchup Salt To Taste 1 tsp Sugar 1 tsp Soy […]

  • Jasmine Thai Rice

    Jasmine Thai Rice

    Serving: 2 Persons Ingredients: 1 Cup Jamine Thai Rice 3 Cups Water Salt to Taste Method: Wash rice three times with water and soak for 15-20 mins. Boil water in large vessel. Add salt to taste. When it starts boiling, add the soaked rice and let it cook on medium flame. Cook till rice softens […]

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