To make dry fruit laddu there are no particular measurements or method to follow. Just make them the way it is convenient, quick and easy for you. In this post I have shared 2 ways to make them. Method 1 – The quickest method is to just chop the nuts and dry fruits with a knife. Knead the dates and figs well, just add the chopped nuts and roll to balls....
Egg Roast Made with essential pantry ingredients typical of this South Indian state, this Kerala egg roast curry is filled with protein and will leave you licking the curry off your fingers. The base of this curry is caramelized onions and tomato, which is seasoned with crushed ginger and garlic along with ground spices. On top, the usage of coconut oil and curry leaves further enhance the flavor of this hearty dish....
I do not pack anything that has been prepared with egg or meat, since the food is stored for several hours before consumption. Egg and meat are supposed to be eaten within 2 hours of preparing. I have put together some of my recipes that are good for lunch boxes, all these are mostly Indian that can be made in less than an hour. I personally do not prefer pasta and noodles in kids’ school box....
These oatmeal pancakes come out fluffy with a non-sticky texture inside. So it is hard for anyone to know these have been made with oats. I don’t make pancakes often but whenever I do I make these as they are healthier. For the topping you can use maple syrup, honey, chocolate syrup or fruit syrup. We usually go with the chocolate sauce as I always stock the homemade one. I have also shared the recipe of the chocolate syrup at the end of this post....
Sagu can be made with one vegetable or with mixed vegetables. Various vegetables like potatoes, peas, carrots and bell peppers are used to make this dish. Though I make other sides like this poori masala to go with the pooris, this potato sagu is made most often since it is super easy and quick. This aloo sagu can be prepared in just 20 minutes, including the chopping time. No pre boiling of potatoes is needed, however you can also use boiled potatoes....
Ugadi pachadi is one of the most important ugadi recipes that is prepared on the day of ugadi and is offered to Gods seeking blessings for the year ahead. This is the first food we consume on the day of ugadi after offering it to god. What is Ugadi Pachadi? Ugadi pachadi is a mixture that has six different tastes sweet, sour,salt, pungent, spice and bitter. It signifies that life is a mixture of happiness, sadness, anger, disgust, fear and surprise....
Mumbai is hugely popular for its Mouthwatering street food ranging from many different kinds of chaats, fried foods like Samosa, and Sandwiches to milkshakes & Kulfis. Among them you are most likely to find these veg grilled sandwiches being sold by the hawkers everywhere, with an option to customize them. In this post I share with you how to make the same kind of delicious grilled sandwiches at home....
This recipe can also be used to make vegetable seekh kebab (without the use of soya), just skip soya and use different variety of veggies. I have used organic soya granules and highly recommend using the same as the non-organic ones are mostly made from GMO soya bean which is not good for health. Since Soya chunks & granules are processed food, limit the usage to 1 to 2 servings per week....
This recipe will give you a very flavorful, delicious, spicy & slightly tangy achari chicken. It goes very well with Indian breads like naan, tandoori roti, paratha or even with phulka (roti). It also goes well with plain basmati rice, jeera rice or ghee rice. Achari chicken is best eaten during the cold winters as it is the right time to enjoy spicy and hot foods. Many people love to add a bit of pickle to any achari dish....
Ajwain paratha are made in many Indian homes to serve with Dal and other oil and calorie heavy curries. Carom seeds are an age old remedy to digestive troubles as the seeds aids digestion. Eating these seeds with any heavy curries is believed to prevent indigestion. These ajwain parathas also keep good in the office and school lunch boxes. You can serve these with any veg curry or chicken gravy or even with simple egg curry....
Badam ladoo are made often at home for my kids school box. I also make so many other healthy ladoo varieties like ragi ladoo, dry fruits ladoos, peanut ladoo & sesame ladoo. The method I have followed here can easily be adapted to make healthy ladoos using most kind of nuts like peanuts, pista, peanuts, sesame seeds etc. Healthy fats or oils in the nuts help to bind the badam ladoo without adding any ghee or oil....
I made these cabbage pakoda sometime ago when I was left with some cabbage after making Veg Manchurian. You can also add some coarsely crushed soaked moong dal to this. They turn out very good. These cabbage pakora turn out to be very crunchy and remain so for about 45 mins to 1 hour. More pakora or pakoda recipes,17 Pakora recipesPaneer pakodaCauliflower pakodaOnion pakoraMoong dal pakoda For more Cabbage recipes, you may like to checkCabbage vadaStir fried cabbageCabbage curryCabbage fried rice...
If you haven’t been using much of shimla mirch in your diet i highly recommend these yummy capsicum recipes. Capsicum is easily digestible and can also be included in a baby’s diet after 10 months. I would often add them in my babies khichdi. There are so many ways capsicum can be used in Indian food. You can include them in pulao, biryani, salads, stir fry, fried rice varieties, curries, chutney, dip or just stuff them with your favorite ingredients and pan roast or grill them....
Humans have been making frozen milk treats for hundreds of years. One such example is a Kulfi that served as ancestors to the modern ice creams brought over from Europe to the United States. Nowadays, ice cream is not only the province of royalty. Everyone can enjoy ice cream! Sometimes you just want a few scoops of chocolate ice cream to satisfy that sweet tooth without the extra effort of making traditional French style ice cream which requires eggs....
To make this ice cream, I prepared the custard first and then cooled it. Later mixed it with the freshly whipped cream. This recipe gives you a thick creamy and delicious icecream that doesn’t form crystals. You can also pour the prepared custard icecream mixture to stainless steel cups or Popsicle moulds and set them. I have used a hand mixer to whip the cream. However you can also use a Indian mixer with a whipping blade to whip it....
Making this is super easy! Soak the red chilies in hot water to soften. Then blend them with garlic, cumin seeds, lemon juice, salt, sweetener & little water. This is the same chutney I use for my bhel puri and other chaats. The basic red chutney needs no cooking and keeps good for about 7 to 10 days in the refrigerator. Sometimes I also temper this with little oil for a longer shelf life (about 3 to 4 weeks)....
About Ginger Garlic Paste Ginger garlic paste is nothing but a spice blend made with fresh ginger root and garlic cloves. Sometimes various ingredients like oil, salt, vinegar and even turmeric are added to it as a preservative. If you cook Indian food often, having a jar of ginger garlic paste in your refrigerator, is a great convenience. You don’t need to rinse, peel, chop and crush small quantities of ginger and garlic every time you cook....
About Green Moong Dal Green Moong Dal curry is a delicious Indian dish where whole mung beans (Sabut Moong) are cooked with onions, tomatoes, whole & ground spices. It is one of those dishes that is actually cooked in many regions of India. North Indians call it as Sabut Moong Dal, the Tamil Nadu version is known as Pachai Payaru curry, the Kerala dish is known as Cherupayar Curry & the Andhra version is well-known as Pesalu kura....
It is one of the desserts that is made during most festivals like Ganesh chaturthi, Navratri, Diwali, Holi, Ramadan iftar, celebrations and religious ceremonies. It became popular since it is easy to make even for a large gathering with minimum number of ingredients. Making any kind of halwa is super quick and easy, hence can be made even by busy & new moms or bachelors too. All the recipes are for beginners and needs no prior preparation....
There are Indian restaurants in Singapore, Europe & many other countries that serve authentic versions of misal pav. Super Spicy! If you asked foodies to describe Kolhapuri cuisine in two words, those are the very words they’d use. This city in the western Indian state of Maharashtra is famous for many things. But stands out for mouthwatering dishes that take you to food heaven, even as tears stream down your cheeks....
