Ingredients 1 liter milk 125 g sugar 2 tbsp samai rice ½ cup mixed dry fruits finely chopped 1tsp elaichi powder How to make Samai Rice Kheer Wash the samai rice and soak in water for half an hour. Take heavy bottom pan and bring the milk to a boil, and then lower the heat. Add the rice and cook on slow fire till the kheer thickens. Add the sugar and and keep stirring till it thickens to avoid burning. {Read More}
Kuttu Ki Poori with Lauki Ka Raita – Navratri Recipe
Ingredients 2 cup kuttu/singhare ka atta 4 potato boiled and mashed Sendha namak to taste 1/2 tsp black pepper powder (kali mirch) Oil for frying 1 cup lauki peeled and grated 1 cup fresh Curd 1 tsp sugar 1/4 cup chopped, fresh green coriander 1 tsp roasted cumin seeds powder How to make Kuttu Ki Poori and Lauki Ka Raita Boil and mash potato. Take a bowl, add kuttu/singhare ka atta,mashed potato, 1 tsp oil, sedha namak, black pepper. Mix {Read More}
Kacche Kele Ki Chat – Navratri Recipe
Ingredients 4 raw banana (kachhe kele) 4 tbsp each of coriander and mint chutney 1 tsp chopped coriander sendha namak to taste 1 tsp black pepper powder 1 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp pomegranate seeds Oil for frying How to make Kachhe Kele Ki Chat Peel banana and cut fine slices of it like that of chips. Dip them in cold water for at least 30 minutes. Heat oil in a pan and deep fry all the banana slices until {Read More}
Samai/Vrat Ka Chawal Pulao – Navratri Recipe
Ingredients 2 cups sama/vrat ka chawal 1 large potato cut into small dices 1 cup paneer cut into small dice 1 cup tomotoes cut into small dice ½ tsp chopped green chilies 2tsp chopped green coriander 1 tsp raw peanuts sendha namak to taste ½ tsp black pepper powder Oil for frying How to make Samai Rice Pulao Heat one tbsp. ghee or oil. Add sama ka chawal and sauté a little till lightly colored. Add the sendha namak, black {Read More}
Sabudana(Sago) Vadas – Navratri Recipe
Ingredients 1 cup Sabudana 3 to 4 medium potatoes ¼ cup peanuts roasted and crushed 1-2 green chillies finely chopped 2 tsp lime juice 2 tbsp kuttu/singhade ka atta Sendha namak to taste ¼ tsp black pepper powder Oil for frying How to make Sabudana Vadas Soak the sabudana in water for at least 2-3 hours Use sieve to drain the water from soaked sabudana. Wash, boil, peel and mash the potatoes. Mix the mashed potatoes and sabudana together. Add {Read More}
Aloo Ka Halwa – Navratri Recipe
Ingredients 4 medium size potatoes ½ cup deshi ghee 1 cup milk 1 ½ cup powdered sugar 1tbsp green cardamom powder 1/4 cup chopped nuts (kaju,badam and raisins) Few strands of kesar How to make Aloo Ka Halwa Wash, boil, peel and grate the potatoes. Heat ghee in a heavy bottom or a non stick pan. Add grated potatoes, sugar and one cup milk. Stir continuously as it tends to stick to the bottom a little. Cook till the sugar {Read More}
Singhade Ka Halwa – Navratri Special
Ingredients 500 gm fresh hare singhade 150 gm sugar 100 gm khoya 100 gm desi ghee 1 cup milk 1/4 tsp cardamom powder 1 tbsp finely chopped cashew nuts & almonds Few drops of yellow colour How to make Singhade Ka Halwa Wash, peel and grate the singhade. Fry them in desi ghee on low flame. Grate khyoa and add to the above until it becomes light brown. In another pan, boil milk, add sugar, and then add the above {Read More}
Crunchy Baby Corn Pakora – A Great Evening Snack
Ingredients 250 grms Babycorn 1 cup Besan 2 tsp rice flour 1 tsp red chilly powder (to taste) 1 tsp garam masala 1 tsp coriander powder 1 tsp Chat Masala 1tsp ginger garlic paste ¼ tsp baking soda Salt to taste A pinch of turmeric powder Oil for frying How to make Crunchy Baby Corn Pakoras Cut the baby corns into two pieces lengthwise and boil them with salt and turmeric till tender. Drain and pat dry the baby corns. {Read More}
Crispy Stuffed Paneer Tikki – A Party Snack
Ingredients 200 gms grated paneer 2 boiled mashed potatoes, paneer tikki 2-3 green chillies, finely chopped 1 medium size onion finely chopped 1 cup boiled peas 2 tbsp – coriander leaves finely chopped Salt to taste ½ tsp cumin seeds 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 2 tsp cornflour How To Make Paneer Tikki Heat the oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds and when they crackle, add chopped onions, cook them till golden brown. Add salt, ,turmeric powder, geen {Read More}
Mushrooms Stuffed Tomatoes – Receipe of the Week
Ingredients 6 firm tomatoes (egg-shaped) 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 cup onion finely chopped 2 cups mushrooms, washed,drained and chopped 1 cup grated cheese 2 green chilies, chopped 1 tsp coriander leaves, chopped 1tsp black pepper 1 teaspoon chat masala salt to tate How to make Stuffed Tomatoes with Mushrooms Chop off the tops of tomatoes and scoop out pulp and seeds. Sprinkle lightly with salt and turn tomatoes upside down and let drain completely on absorbent paper towels. Melt butter {Read More}