Kneading flour to a soft pliable dough with just enough water is crucial, to get softer rotis, paratha or chapathis. But a lot of us find difficulty kneading the dough. These aloo parathas are easier than making the regular roti or chapathi, since the dough does not require a long knead when compared to roti dough. The dough becomes pliable and soft very easily due to the addition of boiled potato....
About Chana Dal Chana dal also known as Bengal gram is the skinned & split version of whole brown chickpeas. Also known as kala chana, these brown/black chickpeas are the desi variety & are smaller in size than the white chickpeas, kabuli chana. In Indian cuisine, we use the whole brown chickpeas as well the split & skinned version of the same which is the chana dal. I have also shared the recipe of the kala chana curry here....
In this post I share the easiest way to make a perfect Chocolate Biscuit Cake. What is a Biscuit Cake? So what defines a chocolate biscuit cake? A Chocolate biscuit cake requires no baking and is a kind of tea cake, a sweet commonly served with tea in the U.K. It consists of crumbled up cookies, or biscuits, floating in a kind of chocolate syrup or pudding mix and smothered with melted chocolate on the outside....
These healthy coconut ladoo can be made to a soft set burfi too with the same recipe. If made correctly this recipe yields a burfi or a laddu that does not stick to the fingers once it is cooled completely. After our house warming ceremony I was left with lot of coconuts so I had to prepare these. You can make variations to these by adding nuts too.If you have too many broken coconuts during any festivals like ganesh chathurti, Navratri Devi pooja or Diwali, you can prepare these very easily....
Corn patties These corn patties are made with tender juicy sweet corn kernels, mashed boiled potatoes, spices and herbs. These are crisp from the outside and soft inside with a burst of delicious flavors. Corn patties are flavored with Indian ground spices like red chilli powder, garam masala and crushed ginger. In India, a patties is known as cutlet and is usually breaded and deep fried for the amazing great crisp texture....
Jaggery This post may be useful to those who like to make Jaggery syrup and stock it for using in kids’ or toddlers’ food or in payasam or any other Indian recipes. I have mentioned about this jaggery syrup in many toddler food posts earlier and hence had few queries from readers on how to make it. This can be stored for about 3 months at room temperature and for over 6 months in refrigerator....
Pumpkin sambar known as mukkala sambhar is prepared in most temples offering meals during festive occasions and it is also prepared in many households too in Andhra. Even in North India, navratri kaddu or kaddu ki sabzi, kaddu ki kheer and kaddu ka halwa are prepared to consume during vrat or fasting. Today I am sharing a simple kaddu ki kheer recipe & it tastes simply delicious. It can be prepared during any festive occasion....
I know making mango lassi is no rocket science but I kind of felt there is really a thing in getting it right and perfect. You need to strike a balance between the sour and sweet flavors of the mangoes and yogurt. In this post I share how to make the best Mango lassi & even better than what you get in restaurants. About Mango Lassi Mango lassi is a popular lassi variety made with Indian yogurt (dahi/ curd), ripe sweet mangoes and cardamoms....
Matar Mushroom ‘Matar’ also spelled as ‘Mutter’ is a Hindi word for green peas. So Matar Mushroom literally translates to peas mushroom. As the name says, these 2 ingredients are the star of this dish. The sweet aroma of green peas perfectly compliment the earthy flavor of mushrooms, making this curry the best! Matar and mushrooms simmered with onions, tomatoes and lots of spices is what this dish is about. If you love cooking simple dishes then you will most likely make this often just like the way I do....
Fenugreek leaves are said to be low in calories, high in antioxidants and have a lot of medicinal values. So traditionally these leaves have been used as a part of a healthy diet to combat anemia and improve overall health. Fenugreek leaves are generally used to make methi dal, methi paratha and are also added to stir fry dishes like aloo methi. About Methi Pulao Recipe Methi pulao is yet another dish where the rice pilaf is cooked with fresh fenugreek leaves....
Serve this over plain steamed rice or flavored kinds like Jeera Rice, Turmeric Rice, Kuska or with Bagara Rice. If you prefer to go with the breads, opt for artisan breads, pav (dinner rolls) or pita bread. Naan, Chapati, plain kulcha and roti also go well with this Mutton curry. If you want to extend your menu, a vegetable salad, raita and chaas/ lassi will make it a complete meal....
At home we also use them in our Kathi rolls, wraps, sandwiches and burgers too. Whenever you want to perk up the flavor and spice in your meal you can make this instantly. These crunchy salad onion rings are tangy, spicy and flavorsome, you can’t stop eating a few. About Onion Salad Onion Salad is simply made by tossing thin sliced raw onion rings in lemon juice, spices and herbs....
Usually most homes make pappu charu with toor dal or kandi pappu. However I use a combination of toor dal and moong dal (pesar pappu) to get a thicker texture. During summers my mom always would make pappu charu with moong dal as it is cooling to the body & helps to balance the body temperature. At home I make regularly some kind of soupy dish for dinner like sambar, pulusu or rasam....
This rice dish does not need any sides and may be accompanied by papad or raita. However I do prepare a simple carrot lentil salad called hesaru bele kosambari for my kids’ Lunch box which goes very well with this rice. Shared it below. Potato rice is quite similar to my vegetable masala bath made with cauliflower, but the spice powder used here is a simple Punjabi garam masala. You can use any flavourful garam masala or even a biryani masala powder....
This post is all about feeding ragi to babies. Each baby is different, so firstly you need a lot of patience to try and find out what works for your baby. The first 6 months a baby needs to be breastfed exclusively to gain best weight, health and immunity. You can introduce ragi after 6 months.Here are the tips on how to introduce ragi to babies. Consult your pediatrician: Firstly consult your doctor to find out if you can introduce ragi to your baby....
In most South Indian homes, rice payasam is prepared during festivals, celebrations and religious ceremonies. It is offered to the Hindu gods or deities as Naivedyam during the puja. After the offering it is distributed among the family & friends as prasadam. Traditionally rice payasam was prepared with jaggery as it is believed to be a wholesome & purest form of natural sweetener. Cow’s milk & ghee were used as a custom especially when prepared for offering....
For the wrap I used homemade whole wheat roti. Since we make about 15 to 20 roti daily at home, often I am left with surplus which I use up to make these veg wraps. For the filling, I have used fresh shredded veggies like carrots, tomatoes, onions and butter lettuce. You can also experiment with cabbage, spring onions etc. You can also use steamed veggies or boiled veggies. For the spread you can use one of the followingHung curd / dahi or greek yogurt orGreen chutney orPudina chutney However when I made these veg wraps, I have used Philadelphia cream cheese....
In classic culinary terms, this is what is known as a mother sauce. It is the base for many other sauces and it offers a great deal of flexibility to your repertoire of recipes. Once you have learned how to make it well, the options are really endless. Whether you are using it for pasta or as a base for macaroni and cheese, the end is always a delightfully rich, smooth consistency that you coaxed out of a simple sauce of flour, butter and milk....
As with all egg or cheese recipes, this sandwich too has to be consumed within 2 hours of preparing it if not refrigerated. So it is not safe to pack this in the tiffin or lunch box unless it is refrigerated. Tips for bread omelette Preparation for bread omelet Beat the eggs in a bowl until frothy. Add chopped onions, chilies, bell peppers, salt & coriander leaves. Beat well until the veggies are incorporated....
It is often used to make halwa, khichdi, upma, pulihora, puliyogare and other dishes. The most common preparation in North India is to prepare dalia with just vegetables to a semi solid consistency. In some states it is also used to make dalia khichdi with moong dal and veggies. This recipe is just another variation of south Indian upma but made using broken wheat or dalia. You can also make this to a porridge like consistency....
