Oats Khichdi Recipe, How to make Oats Khichdi

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Oats Khichdi is a healthy choice for a perfect breakfast or dinner. It is also a complete meal in itself for everybody. It’s a quick fix after a long tiring day!

Masala Khichdi Recipe, How to make Masala Khichdi

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Masala Khichdi is a spicy version of simple khichdi. It is basically prepared from rice and lentils. I prefer making it for dinner and usually prefer moong dal over arhar dal (tuvar dal) for this preparation.

Aata Laddu/Wheat flour Laddu, How to make Aata Laddu

Aata laddu is absolutely delicious whole wheat sweet commonly made during winter. This is another healthy and easy recipe, I learnt from my grandmother. I love making this laddu as they are so versatile, they can be made pretty much with any dry nuts.

Aloo Paratha Recipe, How to make Aloo Paratha

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Aloo Paratha happens to be one of the most popular flat bread. Stuffed Parathas are very common, but the stuffing may vary. This paratha stuffing is made with tempered mashed potatoes.

Jawar Lahi Bhel Recipe/ Puffed Sorghum Mix

Jawar lahi is a healthy cereal which contains carbohydrate, proteins and calcium along with vitamin B. Comparatively it has low glycemic index than rice, hence it is useful for diabetic patients too. Jowar lahi is useful for all age groups and is also useful for weight loss.

Besides being delicious to taste, it is appetizing and stomach filling. Addition of cumin seeds and cucumber gives a soothing, refreshing and cooling effect.

Curd is excellent dairy product which provides lot of health benefits as it is good source of calcium, phosphorus, riboflavin, vitamin B and iodine.

Instant Khaman/Nylon Khaman Recipe, How to make Khaman

This is the most famous Gujarati recipe, which is consumed as snacks, breakfast or farsan. Khaman is a soft, spongy and moist steamed gram flour cake.

The taste of this Khaman is slightly sweet, tangy and very mildly spicy. It is usually made as a farsaan or accompanied with meal during special occasion or festivals. 

Rasedar Aloo Recipe, How to make Rasedar Aloo

At home the humble potato gets added to every vegetable like cauliflower, peas, French beans, capsicum and the rest of the veggies are left behind. No amount of nutritional counselling helps when it comes to matter of taste J

In north India; especially in Uttar Pradesh, this recipe is served in many small joints or eateries, where aloo rasedar is served with puris or kachoris.

These are the most popular combo.

This is a no onion no garlic thin spiced curry recipe, which is made with tomatoes, spices, ginger and of course potatoes.

Methi Besan Recipe, How to make Methi Besan

Methi besan is one of my favourite and I love the simplicity of this recipe. It is easy and taste delicious. When you are out of time and need to make something really quick, this can be your choice. It is made with minimal ingredients available in your pantry.

Turai Moong Dal Recipe, How to make Turai Moong Dal

Turai moong dal also called as turiya moong dal is one of the most healthy and nutritious dish. This has a bit of sweetness which it gets from turai which is combined with spices and lentil to form a great recipe.

Lauki Kofta/Bottle Gourd Kofta Curry recipe, How to make Lauki Kofta

In this recipe, lauki is used to make fried dumplings and then added to tangy tomato based gravy. This curry has a good flavor and is mildly spiced. This curry is a must try for non lauki lovers.

Moong Dal Palak Recipe, How to make Spinach Lentil Curry

Palak/ spinach with dal, not only makes the dal interesting but also increases its nutritional value. Dal palak can be made with moong dal or arhar dal.

Moong dal is always preferred over arhar, as it’s easily digested.

Baigan Bharta Recipe, How to make Baigan Bharta

Baigan Bharta is a North Indian speciality of roasted brinjals, skinned and made into a simple but exotic preperation. The brinjal or egg plant is cokked directly over the flame till the skin is charred and can be peeled off. It is a delicious flavored recipe.

Gujarati Dal Recipe, How to make Gujarati Dal

Dals or lentils are a common recipe made in homes on a daily basis. They are rich is protein, so I often try various dal recipes.

Kadhai Chole Recipe, How to make Kadhai Chole

Kadhai Chole is a tangy and spiced curry made in Khadai or wok.

Chole is loved by all, so I end up making it once in a week. In fact whenever there is celebration, this legume dish along with Punjabi kadhi and Dal Makhani is always considered in menu.

I have made the gravy version of kadhai chole. The ingredients of this recipe are easily available in an Indian kitchen.

While making Chole or Rajma, it is always suggested to soak them overnight or atleast for 8 hours as then it’s easier to cook them in pressure cooker or pan.

Laccha Paratha Recipe, How to make whole wheat Laccha Paratha

Paranthas are the main food item in north India. Laccha Paranthas (layered paranthas) is one of the famous recipe among them. This is the most basic, quick and tastiest recipe!

Trying this laccha parantha recipe at home is an easy way to get a delicious meal.

Curd/ Yogurt Sandwich Recipe, How to make Yogurt Sandwich

It’s such a delightfully simple recipe, that takes hardly any time to prepare. The original recipe calls for hung curds, but Greek yogurt

Apple Rabdi Recipe, How to make Apple Rabdi

Apple Rabdi is one of the most easy and delicious dessert. It can be served hot or cold. But I like to enjoy it chilled, after my meal. It is a big hit for parties or on any occasion you want to celebrate.

Jeera Rice / Cumin Rice Recipe, How to make Jeera Rice

An Indian rice recipe mildly spiced and flavored with cumin. It is also one of the most popular rice recipe served in Indian restaurants. Making jeera rice is very easy. The tempering with cumin and the fragrant whole spices, takes the simple rice dish a level notch up.

Dhaba Dal Recipe, How to make Dal - Dhaba Style

It’s an easy and yummy dal. In the original recipe, though the dals were boiled in an open pan. I have used pressure cooker as it saves time and fuel. The taste of dal served in North Indian dhabas is totally different. Enjoy this unique flavor dal.

Dal Fry Recipe, How to make Dal Fry - Restaurant Style

Dal Fry is another popular Indian dal or lentil recipe. Dal fry is usually prepared with arhar dal (tur/tuvar/yellow lentil/pigeon pea lentil). You can also use moong dal to make this recipe. Personally, I prefer arhar dal with little chana dal. This Dal fry recipe tastes more like what is served in restaurants.

Both Dal Fry and Dal Tadka are two popular dal menus served in Indian restaurants. There is a difference in the preparation of both Dal Fry and Dal Tadka. These two dal recipes are also famous in the road side dhabas (roadside eateries) in India, but the dal served in dhaba has a different taste. I have recently posted the Dhaba style dal recipe. I tried it for the first time and it almost tasted like the dhaba dal. There are many ways of making dal and I will keep on posting the different ways of making them.

Mangodi Palak Curry Recipe, How to make Mangodi Palak

Mangodi is used in various combinations in Rajasthani Cuisines. Mangodi is usually made of Moong Dal. You can make Mangodi Cury

in combination with various vegetables. Combination of Palak (Spinach) and Mangodi forms a tasty vegetable curry. 

Masala Veg Pulao, How to make Veg Pulao

Veg Pulao is a spicy rice dish prepared by cooking rice with various vegetables and spices. In this recipe, assortment of spices and veggies are sautéed in oil and ghee and then rice is added to it. However, the uniqueness of this traditional masala vegetable pulao recipe lies in use of bay leaf, cinnamon and cloves which provides nice and complex aromatic feel that simply makes yummy pulao.

Aloo mutter curry Recipe, How to make aloo mutter sabji

Aloo Mutter is the curry loved by everyone. It is a simple and quick curry and can be made for brunch, lunch or dinner as most of the ingredients are easily available at home.

Methi Thepla Recipe, How to make Methi thepla

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Methi theplas are prepared with numerous styles. These theplas are prepared from wheat flour, gram flour and spices. These can be packed in lunch or can be carried when off for an outing. It can be stored for approx. 2-3 days.

Mooli Paratha Recipe, How to make Mooli Paratha

It always feels good to have hot crispy parantha for breakfast in winter. You can make stuffed mooli paratha or knead it in the dough. Parantha in winter

makes your taste buds happy and are equally nutritious.