So what do you need to know to make a cheese omelette? You’ll need to know about and gather all the different ingredients to make it, to start, and then you need to learn how to prepare the omelet. It’s surprisingly easy! Once you’ve made the omelet, there’s endless ways to serve it and even different techniques to change it up for next time. After you have this cheese omelette there will be a next time....
Chicken Kurma Kurma is a South Indian word for “Korma” and is very different from the Mughlai Korma in the preparation method and techniques. Both taste very different as the ingredients used are also different. So a kurma is not the same as Korma. South Indian kurma has coconut as the key ingredient, sometimes poppy seeds are also used. Ingredients like roasted chana dal and cashews are used as a thickener in the new-day versions....
Traditionally a Biryani is made by layering marinated meat and partially cooked rice. The pot is then sealed and dum cooked to trap the flavors. Making a good chicken biryani takes a considerable amount of time to plan & cook. This chicken pulao comes to my rescue most often when we crave for a flavorful chicken & rice dish. It is not only super quick to make but very flavorful and tastes delicious....
Benefits of Cucumber Juice Most of the benefits of cucumber juice come from the fact that it’s made of…well, cucumbers. Cucumbers are full of vitamins C and K, as well as antioxidants, fiber, and several different kinds of minerals. All of these nutrients help keep your body working in tip-top shape. If you add other ingredients to the cucumber juice, then their nutritional value would be added to the cucumber juice as well....
About Dal Makhani Dal makhani is a popular North Indian dish where whole black lentils & red kidney beans are slow cooked with spices, butter & cream. Dhal or Dal refers to lentils and Makhani translates to buttery. Dal Makhani literally means Buttery dal. Traditionally Dal Makhani is prepared by cooking lentils on wood/coal fire for several hours. This slow cooking for prolonged hours yield a creamy, thick and best tasting buttery dal....
I have used this recipe for so long as my kids love these for a weekend snack. So I got to perfection the recipe to make a delicious and good French toast that is not soggy and eggy. On occasions I have also made this eggless and it turns out so good even out the eggs. Custard powder or corn starch is used as a substitute to eggs. Though the flavor is not the same as with eggs but still it tastes good....
This delicious crisp fried appetizer is very popular in Indian subcontinent. It makes its appearance everywhere in street stalls, restaurants and even in parties. Gobi manchurian is not an authentic Chinese dish nor a manchu dish but is a fusion of both the Indian & Chinese cuisine. If you are new to Indo chinese cuisine then read on to know more. What is Gobi Manchurian? Gobi Manchurian is a popular Indo Chinese appetizer made with cauliflower, corn flour, soya sauce, vinegar, chilli sauce, ginger & garlic....
These are quite popular in the north Indian restaurants and can be very easily made at home. These make a great appetizer or snack for kids’ parties. Paneer pakora can be made when you have sudden guests home or want to make something instantly for your family. As it requires no chopping or any other kind of preparation they are very very quick to make. Paneer pakora can be served with green chutney or with any sauce like schezwan sauce....
To make these peanut ladoo, cornflakes or poha can be used to give a crunchy feel while we bite into it. However it is optional using them, you can make the ladoos even without cornflakes or poha. These make a great sweet snack for the kids’ school box. I often make these for my kids. If you are trying to increase the protein intake of your kids, do give them these regularly....
Making a delicious and perfect cheesy pizza at home is much simpler than we think. There are numerous recipes online to make it but over the years this easy recipe has become our family favorite. Try this and you will never want to order a pizza again. You will be in love with your homemade pizza!! During my initial days of learning I followed a basic recipe from Bob’s red mill for the pizza base which turned out to be good....
Traditionally sandesh is made by curdling milk and draining all the whey to collect the chenna. This chenna is kneaded well to a smooth texture and then cooked on a low heat with powdered sugar. Later it is cooled and rolled to small balls and then flattened. Indian sweet stalls usually sell sandesh in many different flavors. To make sandesh, it is always good to use fresh chena or paneer that is still moist....
Whole groats & the steel cut variety are the least processed. So they have extra fiber which helps the tummy to keep full for longer as it digests slowly. These are healthy & great for everone including those aiming for weight loss. This savory lentil & steel cut oats recipe will give you a bowl of delicious khichdi that can also be served to toddlers or kids. A bowl of salad, pickle or papads go well as sides....
This dish can be made ahead and in fact tastes best after resting for a few hours as in the case of meat. So you can very well prepare this 2 days ahead, refrigerate and then reheat to serve. Soya chunks, known by different names such as Soya Nuggets, Soya Wadi & Meal maker is a vegetable textured protein made with defatted soya flour. As the name says, these are in the form of chunks and granules....
This is one of the kids’ friendly recipes that is loved very much at home. Today I am also going to share few tips on how to clean,cut and prepare yam and how to prevent itching on the palms while chopping. Not all varieties of yam give an itch, but the elephant yam usually does cause itching and sometimes rashes too on the palms while cleaning. Removing the skin and chopping it is a real labor since it is too hard....
Zucchini also known as Courgette is a summer squash. A lot of people get confused with zucchini and cucumber as they look similar. Both have high water content, but zucchini is one of those South American plants that now flourish across the globe. A new entrant to Europe, Asia, and India, it has been enthusiastically adopted and added to regional dishes. You‘ll find three varieties of this vitamin A and folate-rich vegetable....
I suggest following the recipes on the post as well for a good weight gain. I would also suggest to read the comments before posting your query here as similar queries may have been answered in the comment section below. If you are looking for a food chart for baby around 6 months, you can refer this post on solids for 6 months baby. Best foods for weight gain in babies & toddlers (0 months to 3 years) Breast milk is one of the best foods for babies under 6 months to gain weight....
Made without the use of any sauces, this would really surprise anyone with its unique flavor and taste that comes from the crisp fried cabbage. Vinegar adds a slight tart flavour. You can use any sauces you prefer like soya sauce, sri racha or schezwan sauce. I have made a vegetarian version here but if you eat eggs, you may use them as well. I have included the instructions for the same in the pro tips section below....
Chana dal is skinned and split lentil made from desi variety of chickpeas known as Kala chana. These are a staple in the Indian cuisine and are used in various dishes, from curries to snacks and appetizers like this masala vada. This lentil is also used to make chutneys, stir fry dishes and in tempering while making South Indian dishes. You can also make this dish without veggies. But to perk up the nutrition I use carrots or beets....
I have shared lot of recipes on this blog that use coconut, but I have mentioned only a few recipes here in which coconut is the main ingredient. These recipes share 10 easy ways to include fresh and dry coconut in your everyday diet. All the coconut recipes are very simple and can be tried even by beginners. Coconut recipes with rice Coconut rice recipe is a simple tempered rice dish made using fresh grated coconut and other basic ingredients from Indian cuisine....
Kids and adults in every home have different choices. While most kids love the creamy, cheesy and milder sandwiches, grownups will surely love theirs with a punch of flavors, spice and heat. Every time I make the corn sandwiches I am confused as we all have different choices just like any other family. So I end up making both these versions often. Corn Sandwich Corn sandwich is a sandwich filled primarily with sweet corn kernels....
