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Gatte Aur Tomato Ka Pulao Tomatoes add a new dimension to these flavourful gatte ka pulao. Cooking Time:  15-20 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  10-15 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredients Gatte • Gram flour (besan) 1 cup • Yogurt 2 tablespoons • Salt to taste • Baking soda a pinch • Ginger,chopped 1/2 teaspoon • Red chilli powder 1/4 teaspoon • Garam masala powder 1/4 teaspoon • Asafoetida a pinch • Ghee 1 tablespoon • Fresh mint leaves a few Pulao • Tomato,chopped 1 medium • Basmati rice,soaked 1 1/2 cups • Ghee 3 teaspoons • Cinnamon 2 stick • Green cardamoms 3-4 • Black cardamom 1 • Cloves 3-4 • Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon • Bay leaf 1 • Ginger 1 inch piece • Garlic 3-4 cloves • Coriander powder 2 tablespoons • Red chilli powder 2 tablespoons • Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon Method To make gatte, place gram flour in a bowl,...

Methi Pakora Fresh fenugreek and rice mix together with masalas to make crisp pakore. Cooking Time:  15-20 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  10-15 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredients • Fenugreek leaves (methi),finely chopped 3 cups • Cooked rice 1 cup • Green chilli,chopped 1 • Onion ,chopped 1 medium • Salt to taste • Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon • Asafoetida a pinch • Gram flour (besan) 3 tablespoons • Oil to deep fry Method Combine together fenugreek leaves, rice, green chilli, onion, salt, red chilli powder, asafoetida and gram flour in a bowl. Mash slightly while you mix. Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into balls. Flatten them a bit. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai. Deep-fry the pakore, in batches of two to three, until crisp and golden. Drain on absorbent paper. Serve hot.

Besan Cheela ka Raita Baby besan cheele mixed with yogurt to make this raita. Cooking Time:  15-20 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  15-20 minutes   Category:  Veg -  Ingredients • Gram flour (besan) 3/4 cup • Thick yogurt,whisked 2 cups • Carom seeds (ajwain) 1/2 teaspoon • Red chilli powder 3/4 teaspoon • Turmeric powder a pinch • Baking soda a pinch • Asafoetida 2 pinches • Salt to taste • Oil 3 tablespoons • Sugar 1/2 teaspoon • Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon • Green chillies 2 • Fresh mint leaves,for garnish a few Method Mix gram flour, carom seeds, ½ tsp red chilli powder, turmeric powder, baking soda, a pinch of asafoetida, salt in a bowl, add water as required and whisk to a smooth and thick batter. Heat 2 tbsps oil in a non stick pan. Drop small spoonfuls of batter and spread into small cheelas. Shallow-fry till golden on both the sides. Mix yogurt, the remaining r...

Vegetable Thepla Vegetables make these theplas more nutritious. Cooking Time:  15-20 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  10-15 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredients • Carrot,grated 1 medium • Cabbage,shredded 1/4 medium • Fenugreek leaves (methi),finely chopped 1/4 cup • Fresh coriander leaves,finely chopped 1 tablespoon • Salt to taste • Wheat flour 3/4 cup + to dust • Gram flour (besan) 1/4 cup • Green chilli-ginger paste 1/2 teaspoon • Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon • Red chilli powder 1/4 teaspoon • Oil 1 tablespoon • Yogurt 1 cup Method Mix carrots, cabbage, fenugreek leaves, coriander leaves and salt in a bowl. Put wheat flour, gram flour, vegetable mixture, green chilli-ginger paste, turmeric powder and red chilli powder in a dough maker. Add 1 tbsp oil and yogurt and start the dough maker to make a dough. Transfer the dough into a bowl. Divide into small equal portions...

Palak Ki Kadhi                                             A spicy and delicious preparation of spinach and dal. Cooking Time:  15-20 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  5-10 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredients • Spinach,chopped 1/2 medium bunch • Yogurt,whisked 2 cups • Gram flour (besan) 4 tablespoons • Oil 2 tablespoons • Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon • Fenugreek seeds (methi dana) 1/2 teaspoon • Asafoetida a pinch • Onion ,chopped 1 large • Ginger paste 1 teaspoon • Green chillies,chopped 3 • Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon • Red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon • Salt to taste • Sugar,optional 1 teaspoon Method Whisk together yogurt, besan and three cups of water to make a smooth mixture. Heat oil in a non-stick pan and add cumin seeds and fenugreek seeds. When the seeds ...

Soy Flour Missi Roti Soya flour adds a wealth of nutrients to this delicious missi roti. Cooking Time:  20-30 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  10-15 minutes   Category:  Veg   Ingredients   • Soya flour 1/2 cup • Whole wheat flour (atta) 1/2 cup + to dust • Gram flour (besan) 1 cup • Salt to taste • Turmeric powder 1 teaspoon • Chaat masala 1 teaspoon • Green chillies,chopped 4 • Dried pomegranate seeds (anardana) 1 tablespoon • Onion ,finely chopped 1 medium • Fresh coriander leaves,chopped 2 tablespoons • Oil 1 tablespoon + for shallow frying Method Mix soy flour, whole wheat flour, gram flour, salt, turmeric powder, chaat masala, green chillies, dried pomegranate seeds, onion and coriander leaves in a bowl. Add one tablespoon oil and just enough water to knead into soft dough. Divide the dough into equal portions. Grease your palms and roll the portions into balls.Hea...

Italian Sizzler ( Quick Recipe) Traditional bhojpuri aloo or stuffed potatoes in mouth-watering gravy can be easily prepared in a microwave oven. A well thought out combo of spices ranging from cinnamon to shahjeera, make this a real culinary masterpiece! Preparation Time:  5 mins Cooking Time:  5 mins Makes 2 servings Ingredients 2  cooked  potatoes  , peeled and halved 2   cloves (laung / lavang) 1   cardamom (elaichi) 1   bayleaf (tejpatta) 6 mm  ( 1/4")  cinnamon (dalchini)  piece 1/2 tsp   caraway seeds (shahjeera) 1/4 tsp   ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste 1 tbsp   onion paste 1/4 tsp   turmeric powder (haldi) 1/2 tsp   chilli powder 2 tbsp   curds (dahi) 3 tbsp   milk 2 tsp   besan (bengal gram flour) a pinch of  sugar 2 tsp   oil salt  to taste To Be Mixed Into A Stuffing 4 tbsp   cooked mashed potatoes a pinch of  tu...

                                          Tiranga Paneer Tikka                                                                                        Spicy and Delicious cottage cheese tikkas                                                                    Cooking Time:  20-30 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  20-30 minutes   Category:  Veg                     ...

                    Stuffed Bhindi Fry                            This is a great veg side dish with dal or dahi kadhi. Stuffed Bhindi Fry Preparation Time:  15 mins Cooking Time: 15-20 mins Ingredients 250 gms   ladies finger (bhindi)  , cleaned, wiped and slit lengthwise 2 tbsp   besan (Bengal gram flour) 2 tsp   chilli powder 2 tsp   garlic (lehsun)  and  ginger (adrak)  , (finely grated or chopped) 1/2 tsp   coriander (dhania) powder 1/2 tsp   dried mango powder (amchur) 2 tsp   tomato ketchup salt  to taste oil  for frying Method   In a hot kadai, fry the besan,chilli powder,coriander powder,amchur & ginger-garlic without oil for 2-3 mins. Turn off the flame and add tomato ketchup & salt and mix well. Now stuff the split bhindi with this paste one ...

                                                        Lauki Kofta Curry                   Gone are those days when you had to spend half a day in the kitchen preparing kofta curry! With this simple recipe, cooking becomes not only less tedious but also healthier as the kofta are steamed rather than fried. Cook the gravy on a medium flame to avoid burning of spices and onions. Highly recommended for heart patients as it is low in sodium and fat apart from being high in potassium.             Preparation Time:  20 Minutes             Cooking Time:  40 Minutes             Makes 4 servings Ingredients For the lauki koftas 1/2 cup   grated bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki) 2 tbsp   be...