Tofu is a good vegan alternate to paneer. It is rich in protein, amino acids and calcium. Eating organic tofu in moderation has several health benefits. So we eat it a few times in a month to make a stir fry with vegetables. Sometimes I also use it to make sandwiches. If you are new to tofu, then this may help you. Tofu is also known as bean curd and is made similar to the Indian paneer....
I make jeera rice every other day since it is easy to deal with my fussy kids. They love this with almost any curry, dal & even with a raita. Sometimes they also carry it to school with some veggies. One dish I never fail to make when I have people at home for dinner is this Jeera rice. Most times I am jammed with lack of ideas over a dinner menu as I opt for simple dishes that taste delicious and hearty....
You can also check this collection of oats recipesOats egg omeletteOats khichdiOats idliVegetable Oats porridgeOats pongal How to Make Masala Oats (Stepwise Photos) Toast 1 cup rolled oats or instant oats in a pan until slightly crisp and aromatic. They won’t turn crunchy but will become slightly crisp. This helps to avoid masala oats from turning sticky. Keep this aside. Pour 1 to 2 tablespoons oil to a pan and heat it....
Mushroom Fry This recipe can be used as a base for any stir fry with vegetables. Though a lot of Indian stir fry dishes are made sans onions and tomatoes, this mushroom fry recipe uses onions to impart a caramelized flavor. Tomatoes are added for that slight tang. The basic fresh spices like ginger, garlic and green chilies add a refreshing spicy zing to the mushroom fry. Though curry leaves are optional I recommend them for a South Indian touch....
Phirni lends itself to flavors from chocolate to fruit purees making it a adaptable dish for party or potluck menus. About Phirni Phirni also spelled as firni is a popular rice and milk-based dessert from North India. Traditionally served in shikoras or small mud clay bowls (much like kulad chai), this sweet dish has variants across different regions in India. The Kashmiri version (kong phirin) has saffron and semolina or rava in it, while Punjabi one is made with rice paste....
The recipe I am sharing is just one of the many quick methods to make sweet paniyaram. If you have fermented idli or dosa batter, then you are good to go with this recipe. This time I have used idli batter, you can also use thick dosa batter. Runny or thin batter is not suitable to make sweet paniyaram. These will be loved by kids and go well in the school box or can be had after school too....
So one of the key step to make good chaats is to make a good tamarind chutney first, which has the right balance of sweet, tang and spice with bursting flavors. What is Tamarind Chutney? Tamarind Chutney is a sweet & sour Indian condiment made with tamarind, salt, jaggery & ground spice. Optionally dates are added to make it healthier and flavorful. Tamarind Chutney is often used with Coriander Chutney, Red garlic chutney to make chaats like Bhel puri, Aloo chaat, Dahi vada, Papdi chaat & Sev puri....
Vegetable Salad A vegetable salad can be made in many different ways – with raw vegetables, with boiled or steamed vegetable and also with grilled veggies. Whatever way you make it, a vegetable salad is absolutely great for your body as it increases the intake of your veggies. In the simplest form it is simply fine chopped raw veggies tossed with some spices and herbs. Optionally a lot many ingredients can be added in the form of a salad dressing, a sauce consisting of various ingredients like lemon juice/vinegar, oil, salt, herbs and spices....
Sky is the limit! You can actually transform this to make a creamy salad by stirring in some salad dressing. I also add some cheese and put it in between bread slices to make grilled sandwiches. No matter how you are going to serve it, this combination tastes delicious and is super healthy. This broccoli corn recipe is our family favorite and makes way to the office and school boxed very often....
There are a zillion recipes to make these and they all vary slightly in the proportions & ingredients. This Butter Murukku Recipe is a classic one and is what we make at my Mom’s home. I also guess this is a standard recipe used by many South Indian home cooks. About Butter Murukku Butter Murukku is a classic spiral shaped rice flour snack flavored with butter and spices. These are a popular festive-treat from the South Indian Cuisine and are made during Krishna Jayanthi, Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi and Sankranti....
These South Indian Corn Pakoras can be served on their own with a cup of Masala Chai or Coffee. Coriander Chutney, Mint Chutney, Coconut Chutney and Garlic Chutney make great accompaniments too. Serve them as a party snack, tea-time snack or as a side with a South Indian meal consisting of Rasam-rice or Sambar-rice. They also go well with Lemon rice, Bisi Bele Bath, Vangi Bath or any flavored rice varieties....
Keema also known as qeema is a South Asian dish of minced meat, cooked with spices and onions. Mutton keema a is very popular dish in India & is made in most meat eating homes and Restaurants serving meat. Vegetarian versions like soya keema and vegetable keema are also made. This egg keema may have been inspired from the mutton keema and is a dish served in Dhabas and road side eateries....
About Kadai Mushroom Kadai Mushroom is a hot, spicy, flavorful and delicious North Indian dish made primarily with button mushrooms, bell peppers and fresh ground spice blend known as Kadai Masala. Other basic ingredients like onions, tomatoes and herbs also are used. As the name suggests, the dish is cooked in a basic Indian wok known as Kadai. There are a lot of North Indian dishes made in a kadai. So they are named after it, like Kadai Paneer, kadai chicken etc....
This recipe doesn’t really need a lot of ingredients and you can just use your pantry staples. I haven’t made it spicy or hot but feel free to add in lots of ground pepper for that extra heat. You can experiment with some red chili powder or paprika for a spicier pasta soup. If making for dinner I usually roast some boiled eggs along with this soup. You can use vegetables like potato, corn, carrots, beans and peas....
Red sauce pasta can be served for a meal with pizzatomato soupCheese toastsandwiches This is an easy idea to include tomatoes and red bell pepper in kids’ diet. Red sauce pasta recipe is generally made using only tomatoes. Mostly canned tomatoes or tomato paste/ puree is used to get the bright color. Making this red sauce pasta recipe entirely using only tomatoes will make it very tangy. So you can use either onions or bell peppers to balance the tang from tomatoes....
Sichuan is the name of a province in China. It is also spelled as Szechuan or Szechwan in different regions of the world. Sichuan cuisine is well known and loved for its bold flavors which comes from the generous use of garlic, red chilies and Sichuan peppercorn. Originally foods from Sichuan cuisine are hot, spicy, pungent & sweet. Most Chinese restaurants serve foods that are toned down to suit the local palate....
We normally serve this with plain rice and rasam or sambar. However you can also eat it as a side with any meal or can even have it as a snack. Sweet potato stir fry is simple to make and uses only pantry staples. A few whole spices like mustard, cumin and fresh ginger or garlic is used for tempering. Ground spices like red chilli powder, turmeric and garam masala is used for heat and aroma....
It needs no sides, but many of use love those saucy Chinese sides like Manchurian or a chilli gravy when we eat out. So if you plan for a special weekend meal, then try this out with my Veg Manchurian or chilli paneer. About Fried Rice Fried rice is an Asian dish made by stir frying cooked rice in a wok with vegetables, soya sauce and sometimes with meat & eggs as well....
Based on the region, the ingredients used to make a korma recipe are different. In North India it is called as korma and is made with yogurt, seeds, nuts & onion paste made from fried or boiled onions. In South India, it is called as kurma and is made with fresh coconut & seeds paste. Occasionally a small quantity of yogurt is used. North Indian korma is aromatic, rich & creamy with a velvety texture as nuts & yogurt form the base....
About Aloo Methi Aloo methi is a North Indian dish of stir fried potatoes with fenugreek leaves, whole and ground spices. Aloo is the Hindi word for “potatoes” and methi is the word for “Fenugreek leaves”. These faintly bitter tasting leafy greens have a unique aroma and tons of health benefits. This dish of starchy potatoes together with the immune boosting and health-giving leafy greens is simply delicious, aromatic and is sure to please even the picky eaters....
