Wednesday, 18 December 2013

SPROUTED MOONG DAL VADE RECIPE

Sprouts are one of the healthiest breakfast but kids just hate it. So, here is an easy way to feed them with sprouted moong dal is in a tasty style. Just have a look. Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Servings: makes 15 to 20 vade Ingredients: 1 cup green Moong ( sprouted) 1 tbsp gram flour (Besan) 1 cup Spring Onion (chopped) 1 tbsp Green Chili (chopped) 2 garlic cloves 1/2 teaspoon Ginger (chopped) 1/4...

MAGGI NOODLES CUTLETS RECIPE

We all love maggi noodles. It’s easy and yummy. We love cutlets too. How about combination of both. It may not sound good, but its really great. Just try out the recipe of maggi noodles cutlets. You can even use the left-over noodles in this way.     Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Servings: makes 10 – 15 cutlets (depending upon size) Ingredients: 1 packet Maggi Noodles (cooked) 1/2 cup boiled...

CABBAGE PANEER BREAD ROLLS RECIPE

Stuffed bread rolls are quick to make and serve as delicious evening snacks. Make a stuffing of cabbage and paneer for a healthy option. Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Servings: serves 2 people Ingredients: 1/2 cup spinach (finely chopped) 1/2 cup besan (bengal gram flour) 1 potato (finely chopped) 1 onion (finely chopped) 1 tsp coriander powder 1/4 tsp baking soda (optional) 1/4...

ALOO PALAK PAKODA RECIPE

The best thing about pakodas is they are easy to make yet very delicious. Here is the recipe of aloo palak pakodas for those unexpected guests on weekends. Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Servings: serves 2 people Ingredients: 1/2 cup spinach (finely chopped) 1/2 cup besan (bengal gram flour) 1 potato (finely chopped) 1 onion (finely chopped) 1 tsp coriander powder 1/4 tsp baking soda (optional) 1/4...

BANANA CHIPS

Crispy and yummy raw banana chips will complement the cup of hot cardamom tea perfectly. Banana chips are popular south Indian snack and are generally made in coconut oil. But, here is a recipe with no coconut oil. Let’s make these quick and healthy chips. Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 people Ingredients: 4 small unripe bananas (green) salt to taste oil (for frying) Preparation...

Tuesday, 17 December 2013

GULAB JAMUN RECIPE

Gulab Jamun is undoubtedly the most loved and popular Indian dessert. They are easy to make and are served at parties, weddings and festivals. Try this dish out and you will surely get lots of compliments (:-) only if it turns right). Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Servings: 20 to 30 pieces (depending upon size) Ingredients: For jamuns: 1/3 cup maida (all purpose flour) 1 cup mawa/khoya (mashed) 3...

COCONUT BARFI RECIPE

Coconut barfi, a traditional Indian dessert to sweeten up all special occasions. Here are the easy steps of preparation. Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 45 minutes (excluding the time of cooling) Servings: makes approximately 8 – 10 pieces (depends upon the thickness of layer) Ingredients:  1 coconut (freshly grated) 1 Litre Milk 2 tsp fresh cream (optional) 250 grams sugar 1/4 tsp Cardamom powder Preparation...

INSTANT GAJAR KA HALWA RECIPE

Gajar ka halwa is on the top in the list of Indian desserts. You just ask who’s favourite it is and you will find maximum number of people love it. The dish include to cook grated carrots in milk and this takes around 2 to 3 hours to cook, but here is an instant recipe for gajar ka halwa. Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Servings: 5 to 6 people Ingredients:  4 cups carrots (grated) 2 cups milk 1 cup water 250g...

KHEER RECIPE

Kheer is the favourite dessert of most of the Indians. It is made by cooking rice in milk on low flame. The rice absorbs the milk and turns into yummy kheer. You can add your favourite dry fruits to add flavours to the dessert. Preparation Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1/4 cup rice (washed and soaked in water for 5 minutes) 4 cups milk 3-4 cardamom seeds (powdered) 10-15 almonds (blanched) A...

BADAM KHEER RECIPE

You just had the recipe of making the popular Indian dessert “kheer” in the last post. Here is a version of kheer which is prepared by cooking almond paste in milk. This tastes entirely different from the rice kheer and is a good option to serve something different. Preparation Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 30-45 minutes Servings: 6 Ingredients:  2 cups almonds 1/4 cup sugar (quantity may vary according to taste) 2 cups...

RABRI RECIPE

There is no doubt that it is an energy and time consuming recipe, but the uses of rabri are many. You can add it to gulab jamun, rasgulla, jalebi, ice cream or have it alone. A perfect dessert. Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Servings: depends on usage Ingredients: 10 cups milk   4 tbsp sugar 4 green cardamom seeds (half crushed)   4 drops kewra essence A pinch of pistachio powder   A...

PEDA RECIPE

No other dessert can compete with the delicious taste of peda. Just have a bite and the flavour of cardamom, pistachio and the taste of mawa will give a sweet treat to your taste buds. You can make them easily at home for any festive occasion.     Preparation Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Servings: makes 20 to 25 pedas (depending on size)  Ingredients:  500g white khoya 2.5 cups powdered sugar 1/2...

MALPUA RECIPE

Malpua is traditional North Indian dish which is made on special occasions. This is like a sweet pancake made up of maida. Malpuas are mostly enjoyed with rabri or kheer and make a delicious dessert to enjoy after a meal. Preparation Time: overnight Cooking Time: 30 minutes Servings: makes 8 to 10 malpuas (depending on size) Ingredients: For malpuas: 2 cups wheat flour (atta) 1 cups milk 1/2 tsp green cardamom powder 1 tbsp...

YUMMY BROKEN RICE KHEER | PAAL PAYASAM RECIPE

Paal Payasam (kheer in south India) is an important part of marriages in South India as mootichur ladoo in North India. It is an easy recipe and even the beginners can try it without any mistakes. Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1/2 cup broken rice (poha rice / chidwa) 1 litre milk 1 tbsp ghee 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 tsp cardamom powder 2 tbsp cashew nuts (optional) 2 tbsp raisins (optional) Preparation...

MOOTICHOOR LADOOS RECIPE

These ladoos are an important part of all Indian celebrations be it diwali, birth, party and specially marriages. Marriages are specially associated with ladoos in India (a general saying goes “shaadi ladoo mootichur ka”). So, let’s have a look at the recipe of this famous dish. Preparation Time: 30 minutes Servings: makes 10 to 12 ladoos (depending upon size) Ingredients: 1.5 cups Bengal gram flour (besan) 1 tbsp rice flour A...

KAJU KATLI RECIPE

Kaju katli is a version of famous Indian dessert, barfi. It is also known as kaju barfi. It tastes very different and is in the favourite list of many Indians.     Preparation Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Servings: makes around 15 to 20 pieces (depending upon the thickness and size) Ingredients: 2 cups cashew nuts 1.5 cup hot water 4 tbsp milk 1.25 cup sugar 1 tbsp butter (unsalted) 1 tsp vanilla essence Silver foil (optional) Preparation...

MOONG DAL HALWA RECIPE

A tasty and delightful dessert from Rajasthani cuisine. Moong dal halwa is prepared with split green gram and tastes great. Just try it out. Preparation Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 25-30 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1 cup yellow moong dal 2 cups sugar 1 cup water 1/2 cup ghee 1 tsp cardamom powder 4 almonds (sliced) Preparation Instructions: Soak moong dal for 2-3 hours and grind it to smooth paste. Heat...

COCONUT SEMOLINA LADOOS RECIPE

Easy-to-make homemade ladoos for every auspicious occasion. You will find all the ingredients easily in your kitchen. Preparation Time: 30 minutes Servings: makes around 20 ladoos Ingredients: 1 dry Coconut (medium-size) 1 cup Semolina (suji) 1 tbsp ghee 300 g mawa/khoya Preparation Instructions: Grate the coconut. Heat ghee in a pan and roast semolina till a nice aroma arises. Turn off the stove. Let it cool. When the...

BESAN K LADOO RECIPE

This is a sweet dish which is made in every Indian home. Dry fruits, ghee, sugar and besan mixed together to make delicious ladoos. You can pack these ladoos in an air-tight container and enjoy them for a month or two as a snacks or dessert. Get the step-by-step recipe here. Preparation Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Servings: makes 12-15 ladoos Ingredients:  2 cups gram flour (besan) 1.5 cup sugar (grinded) 1...

SHRIKHAND RECIPE

Shrikhand is basically a dessert from Gujarati and Maharashtrian cuisine. However, its taste has made it world-popular. Although, it takes a lot of time to prepare the recipe, but the end result is just delicious. Try out the recipe, it is perfect and healthy for hot summers. You will forget the ice-cream. Preparation Time: 2 hours Cooking Time: 15 minutes Servings: 2 Ingredients: 2.5 cups yogurt (dahi) 50 grams sugar 1 tbsp milk 7...