Masala Makhane (Puffed Lotus Seeds)
Usage of makhane or puffed lotus seeds has been limited to mostly sweets only but this recipe makes a quick savory snack out of makhane. Since these are full of […]
Author: ruchi
Nutty Jaggery/Gur
As per Ayurveda, Jaggery (Gur) is a complex sugar that gradually releases energy so the chances of it getting converted into fat are really low. Not only that, it works […]
Paneer in Coconut Gravy
Paneer in Coconut Gravy is a nice variation from regular paneer curry to wow your family. Preparation Time: 30 minutes Servings: 6 Difficulty: Easy Ingredients Paneer (Cottage Cheese) 200 gm […]
Meethe Poode/Gulgule
Meethe Poode/Gulgule is the traditional sweet made in North India to break the Karva Chauth and Hoyi fast. It’s a very simple and a hearty homemade sweet, which requires only […]
Rajasthani Churma
Churma is the staple sweet of Rajasthan, traditionally served with Dal and Baati. In North India, Churma is a sweet made on Diwali. It’s really simple to make and hearty […]
Chinese Style Potatoes
I don’t know if Chinese Style Potatoes is an authentic Chinese recipe or not because I have never eaten it in any of the authentic Chinese restaurants but it certainly […]
Butter Paneer
This Butter Paneer recipe is easily the best paneer curry I have ever had at home, totally restaurant style. Jains can skip the onion in this recipe and it will […]
Bajra Parantha (Savory Millet Pancake)
Jowar and Bajra have always been very cheap grains grown in India and Africa, traditionally used to feed animals. Recently people have started realizing that these are actually very healthy […]
Apple Ginger Chutney
Do you get into the situations where the fruits are wilting on the counter and no one is eating them? Well, here is a good solution. Make a chutney out […]
Dry Mango Pickle
I remember from my childhood, whenever we travelled my Mom always prepared Potatoes and Puri and packed this Dry Mango Pickle as an accompaniment. I guess it was easy to […]
Palak Paneer Using Yogurt (Cottage Cheese in Spinach)
Palak Paneer is the most popular spinach preparation in the Indian cuisine. Surprisingly because of spinach and paneer, it’s very healthy too. Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes […]
Vegetable Biryani
A Hyderabadi friend taught me this wonderful Vegetable Biryani recipe. It requires some preparation but it’s worth the effort. Preparation Time: 60 minutes Servings: 2 Difficulty: Medium Ingredients Basmati Rice […]
Kashmiri Dum Aloo (Pressure Cooked Potatoes)
Dum Aloo is the most popular potato dish served in North Indian restaurants. This recipe originated from Kashmir, the north most part of India. Dum is a technique in which […]
Mango Mint Chutney
Mango Mint Chutney is a perfect accompaniment to any Indian snack in summers when coriander is difficult to find. Make it in abundance and freeze it for the off season. […]
Andhra Style Eggplants
Andhra Style Eggplants preparation is like Punjabi Bharta but with Andhra style spices. Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 Difficulty: Easy Ingredients Small Eggplants 8 […]
Jamun Drink
Jamun (Jambul) is an evergreen tropical tree native to Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, and Indonesia. Jamun fruits are available only for a month in the whole […]
Hung Curd Kebab
Hung Curd Kebab is a simple tangy kebab, which does not have too many spices, yet the kebab is delicious. Preparation Time: 12 hours Cooking Time: 30 minutes Servings: 6 […]
Sour Eggplant (Khatte Baingan)
If you are sick of making eggplant bharta or stuffed eggplants, try this new variation of Sour Eggplant (Khatte Baingan). Fresh coriander and mint give it a refreshing twist. Preparation […]
Bael (Stone Apple) Drink
Bael is an extremely healthy fruit. It has a lot of medicinal properties. Its pulp can be eaten as it is or you can make this easy bael drink to […]
Gajar Ka Achaar
This is a crunchy Gajar Ka Achaar, which enhances the taste of every meal. Preparation Time: 15 minutes Servings: 6 Difficulty: Easy Ingredients Gajar (carrots) 1 Kg Rai (mustard) seeds […]