Shimla Mirch Aloo (Capsicum Potato Vegetable)
Shimla Mirch Aloo is a very simple vegetable made in North India, which can supplement a curry, raita and roti. It’s a Jaini preparation without any onions or garlic. Preparation […]
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Lachcha Parantha or Malabar Parantha
Lachcha Parantha or Malabar Parantha looks really interesting with all the layers opening up and tastes even better. The generous use of ghee opens up the layers of the dough […]
Kung Pao Vegetables
Kung Pao Vegetables is a basic stir-fry recipe with a spicy, velvety sauce blended with exotic vegetables. Kung Pao is one of the most popular dishes form the Schezuan region. […]
Gur Til Laddoo/Bugga
Gur Til Laddoo/Bugga is a simple home style sweet, which tastes very similar to gajak but with homemade simplicity. This is probably the simplest sweet I have ever made. Just […]
Chinese Eggplant In Garlic Sauce
Chinese eggplant in garlic sauce is a sweet and spicy dish, best enjoyed with steamed rice. It has that velvety sauce, which can be made as spicy as you want […]
Peanut Bhel or Masala Peanuts
Peanut Bhel is a healthy version of the popular snack called bhelpuri. The peanuts give it the protein and the vegetables give it the vitamins. Unlike regular bhelpuri, it gives […]
Paneer Do Pyaza
Paneer Do Pyaza is a Mughlai curry in which the amount of onions used is more than the paneer. Onions give it a little crunch while paneer of course gives […]
Moong Dal Cheela (Crepes)
Cheelas are my favorite for a lazy weekend breakfast or brunch. They taste great and are quite filling. On top of that moong dal cheela are pretty nutrious too. For […]
Amla/Anwala Coriander Chutney
Amla/Anwala Coriander Chutney is a great way to enhance any Indian meal. On top of that Amla/Anwala/Gooseberry makes it a super chutney with all its Ayurvedic goodness. Preparation Time: 15 […]
Radish, Carrot, Tomato Salad
Radish, Carrot, Tomato Salad is a simple salad made mostly in homes, yet it’s very unique. It has the sharpness of radish and ginger, tartness of tomatoes and the sweetness […]
Palak Methi Aloo Curry
Palak Methi Aloo Curry is a simple and healthy curry with creamy texture. It’s rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. It can be used in wraps or with toast and […]
Vegetable Cutlets
Cutlet in general refers to a piece of seasoned meat, dipped in a batter and then fried. Later on they started using any leftover meat from the meal, mincing it […]
Lemon Coriander Soup
Lemon coriander soup is a clear soup rich in vitamin C, so very good for fighting cold. It’s perfect as a starter to work up your appetite. Preparation Time: 20 […]
Tibetan Vegetable Thukpa (Soup)
Thukpa is a Tibetan noodle soup. It originated in the eastern part of Tibet and became popular in Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh in Northeast India. It is […]
Besan Bhujia
Besan Bhujia is a very popular savory snack in all parts of India. Traditionally it was made at home in all major festivals. Sadly no one makes it at home […]
Bisi Bele Bhaat – Hot Lentil Rice
Bisi Bele Bhaat is a rice-based dish with its origins in the state of Karnataka, India. Bisi Bele Bhaa means hot lentil rice in the Kannada language. The traditional preparation […]
Besan Ka Halwa
Besan halwa is a rich and delicious Indian dessert. It is a traditional dish from Punjab for all sorts of celebrations. Also it is very easy and quick to make. […]
Crisp Lavash Bread
American Lavash is believed to be among the world’s oldest breads, dating back as many as ten thousand years. This simple flatbread is great with soups and dips. The small […]
Chaulai Ka Saag
I never knew that Chaulai Ka Saag can be as tasty as Sarson Ka Saag. Our Bihari maid insisted that I make it the way she makes it and she […]
Aam Papad (Mango Leather)
Aam Papad, a sweet and sour preserve/mukhwas made out of mango pulp brings back all the childhood memories, when we used to spend our pocket money on the corner stall […]