Vegetarian Recipes

Fried Modak Recipe for Ganeshotsav

2014-08-31T19:34:00.000+05:30

Here’s a simple and fast fried Modak recipe especially for Ganeshotsav.You can use wheat flour/ maida (all-purpose / refined flour). There are three parts to the preparation of Modak: FILLING DOUGH FRYING Quantity: Approximately 25-30 Modaks Ingredients for FILLING: 4 cups grated fresh coconut 4 cups grated jaggery (gud) 1 tbsp freshly prepared cardamom powder Some dry fruits

Hudson Canola Oil & Chatpate Corn Fritters

2013-07-15T13:17:00.000+05:30

This is an unbiased product review for Hudson Canola Oil. I was sent a 1 litre sample bottle of Hudson Canola Oil for a review. To be frank, until I received a mail from the company's representative, I had not heard about Canola. So even before I agreed to review, I did my own research about the oil and its possible benefits. I discovered that it is much healthier than olive oil (I personally

Ready-to-Tr'eat' sans preservatives

2013-06-07T14:46:00.001+05:30

Husband: So what did you cook for dinner?Wife: Nothing! Husband: Great... that's why I love you so much!And they ate Royally ever after! There was a time when I used to often invite friends over and treat them with delicious home cooked delicacies. Samosas, Delhi waali Aloo Chaat, Paneer Makhanwaala, Amritsari Choley Bhature, Halwa... I had all the energy and since I was single then, mom and I

Cooking with Chronic Pain

2013-02-08T09:23:00.000+05:30

I have always loved cooking. Trying out new recipes and being the perfect host at get-togethers is what I have always loved. But a few years ago, I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, a straightened spine and hypermobility of joints. That made cooking a tough task for me. It hurts to do so many things with different pain levels and pain areas everyday. Chopping veggies, kneading dough or even

Shopping and Chopping

2012-04-29T21:17:00.002+05:30

While shopping for french beans, cluster beans, ladyfingers or similar long green veggies, pick the ones similar in size and shape. That way you will be able to chop small bundles together easily and the final dish will look more presentable too!

Summer and Refrigerator

2012-04-25T09:52:00.000+05:30

Do not forget to adjust the regulator of your refrigerator during summer for more cooling so that the food doesn't get spoiled. And after summer, do not forget to bring it back to a little lesser cooling. ALWAYS OPT FOR A REFRIGERATOR THAT HAS THE LEAST POWER CONSUMPTION.

Mango: Raw to ripe in the kitchen!

2012-04-15T15:33:00.000+05:30

Forgot to keep a raw mango in the refrigerator. A few days later, it had ripened!!!

Chatpati Bhel Recipe

2012-04-08T11:37:00.000+05:30

Chatpati Bhel Bhel Recipe for two: Take 2 cups of kurmure / murmure / puffed rice in a vessel. Add the following: Finely chopped onion (1 medium). Finely chopped tomato (1 medium). Some fresh pomegranate seeds. 1 tbsp dhaniya-pudina chutney (coriander-mint chutney). 1 tbsp sweet imli chutney (tamarind chutney). Chopped green chillies as per preference. 1/4 cup cubes of boiled potatoes. 1-2

Cool Hot Mint Tea / Pudina Chai Recipe

2012-03-24T15:55:00.000+05:30

Mint (Pudina in Hindi) serves as a cool blessing in summers, especially with the increasingly soaring temperatures every year. And for those of us who can't do without a cup of tea in the afternoon, mint sure is a boon. I had mint tea for the first time at Samovar restaurant (Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai) thanks to my dear friend Varsha. And ever since I have become a fan of mint tea! It

Short Cut Pav Bhaji Recipe

2011-12-13T23:44:00.000+05:30

Since my hubby dear Mrinal reaches home pretty late (being in advertising industry, it's pretty natural), I make it a point to cook the dinner post 10 pm. But at times, the laziness takes over and by the time its past nine pm, I do not feel like cooking a full course meal. So this evening I bought some fresh pavs and decided to cook our favourite Pav Bhaji. However, Mrinal told me that he will

Methi Gajar Green Pulao Recipe

2011-12-09T22:56:00.001+05:30

Methi Gajar Green Pulao recipe - Quantity ideal for 2 people: Ingredients: 1 tsp pure ghee 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 2-3 cloves 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tsp ginger garlic paste 1 medium tomato, chopped 1 small carrot, chopped 1 tsp garam masala 1/2 cup fresh methi leaves (fenugreek) 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves Pinch of turmeric powder Chilli powder as

Rava Jaggery Laddu with Dry Fruits for Diabetics

2011-10-25T10:48:00.000+05:30

My mom is diabetic and I don't like the idea of us all eating sweets during Diwali while shemanages with some snacks. Not that she loves sweets and will take any opportunity to indulge, she is very particular about not having sweets. So I tried out Rava (Sooji /Semolina) Laddus without sugar. I used little jaggery instead and the dry fruits make up for the rest of the sweet flavour.

Moong Dal Samosa Recipe - Authentic Diwali Mini Samosa Recipe

2011-10-23T17:30:00.000+05:30

Diwali is the occasion when we consume too many sweets. And then, we look out to munch some salty, spicy snacks. The snack that best complements laddoos and karanji is Moong Dal Samosa. Stuffed with moong dal filling, these samosas are amazingly delicious. Here is the recipe for moong dal mini samosa we have been preparing all these years. Moong Dal Samosa Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup moong dal

Besan Laddoo Authentic Recipe

2011-10-23T11:30:00.002+05:30

As promised, here's the authentic besan laddoo (sweet made of gram flour) recipe on the occasion of Diwali. Besan Laddu Recipe Ingredients: 4 Cups Besan (gram flour) Few Cashew nuts and Almonds (if you prefer) 1 Cup Pure Ghee Elaichi (cardamom) powder 2-3 Cups sugar powder or jaggery powder based on your preferred sweetness. Besan Laddu Preparation: Besan Laddu is best prepared

Diwali shopping list for kitchen to avoid last minute rush

2011-10-13T00:14:00.001+05:30

Diwali is on 26th October in 2011 and if you are planning to prepare sweets and snacks for the festival, this is the time to stock up the ingredients for two reasons: You don't want to rush for ingredients at the last hour. You can peacefully shop at this time, supermarkets and shops will be pretty crowded as Diwali approaches. So here's a handy list of things to buy for Diwali

Baby Corn Broccoli Potato Stir-Fry Recipe

2011-09-29T19:17:00.000+05:30

Baby Corn Broccoli Potato Recipe can be prepared pretty fast and accompanied with fried rice. It is a variation of the authentic Baby Corn Broccoli Recipe: Ingredients: Broccoli - 1 cup, separated clorets Potato - 1 medium, parboiled Baby Corn - 1/2 cup, parboiled Capsicum - 1 medium, chopped Garlic - 3 cloves, chopped Onions - 1 large, chopped Cashew nuts - 6-8, fried

Quick Punjabi Kadhi recipe - Dahi Besan Kadhi

2011-09-27T22:15:00.000+05:30

There are plenty of ways to cook Besan Kadhi (gram flour curry). And no matter whichever way you prepare it tastes just delicious. My all-time favorite. Now if you are in a hurry and want to prepare a kadhi really fast, here's the perfect recipe for Dahi Kadhi: Ingredients: 1 cup curd (ideally sour curd) 1 cup besan (gram flour) 2 cups water 5-8 methi seeds (fenugreek seeds) 1 tsp jeera

Gits Kalakand (Malai Burfi) recipe with a twist

2011-09-12T11:13:00.001+05:30

I tried making Kalakand (Malai Burfi) using Gits instant mix. Since my folks are not very fond of dairy sweets, I added fresh grated coconut and cardamom powder to the mix and it turned out to be really delicious! Oh yes, and I also added some orange colour to the preparation so that it doesn't look too much of a dairy product. Not that I recommend using food colours, but once in

Poha Chivda Recipe With Makhane

2011-08-30T09:54:00.006+05:30

Poha Chivda is an ideal snack to accompany the sweets we serve guests during Ganeshotsav. Here's a quick recipe using Makhane (Gorgon nut / fox nut in English). Ingredients: Oil - 1 tbsp Thin Poha (beaten rice) - 3 cups Mustard seeds - 1//2 tsp Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp Green chillies - 2 Dry red chillies - 2 Makhane - 1/2 cup (roasted) Groundnuts -1/2 cup Curry leaves - 8-10 Asafoetida powder

Modak - Meaning in different languages

2011-08-18T18:58:00.004+05:30

Modaks (Indian sweet dumplings) are the most important offerings during Ganeshotsav. Modak is believed to be Lord Ganesha’s favorite food. Literal meaning of Modak: Moda means joy... so modak means "one that brings joy". Modak is known by different names in various parts of the world. Here is the meaning of Modak in various languages: Modak is called Sweet Dumplings in English Modak is called

Tomato Rasam Recipe: Version Lazy Sunday 1.0

2011-07-26T13:12:00.007+05:30

Too tired to spend time in the kitchen? This Tomato Rasam recipe will save you time and energy. The best part is that the Rasam tastes really good and it appears that a lot of effort has got into it ;) Tomato rasam recipe ingredients: Tur / Arhar Dal (split pigeon peas) - 1 to 2 tbsp depending on how much dal you like in rasam Tamarind - 2 tsps Tomatoes - 2 medium Curry leaves - 1 sprig

How to make pizza without microwave

2011-05-26T23:10:00.005+05:30

Most women I know don't feel like cooking for self. This is true for housewives who either skip lunch or have leftovers for lunch when the family is away during the day. This is also true when the husband is in a profession that requires him to work overnight at times... advertising in my case. So after several months of my husband's overnight working, I decided to start cooking something

Onion Cabbage Paratha Recipe

2011-05-19T14:51:00.003+05:30

Some shredded cabbage, some finely chopped onions and you have a recipe that will win you praises galore. Check out the delicious onion cabbage paratha recipe.

Khatte Karaunde Ki Sabzi Ki Recipe

2011-04-28T11:19:00.005+05:30

Khatte Karaunde Ki Sabzi is tangy, tasty and lasts longer when refrigerated! It doesn't take much time to cook. However, cleaning of the berries before cooking involves some time and effort. Karonda / karaunda / karvanda is easily available in market during summers. It is a rich source of iron and Vitamin C, hence perfect for consumption during this season. Here's a quick recipe of karaunde

Healthy Ladoo / Moong-Udad Dal Laddu Recipe in Marathi

2011-04-04T11:56:00.000+05:30

Want to avoid consuming too many calories this Diwali? Opt for healthy sweets without compromising on the fervor of the festival. Check out this Healthy Laddoo / Moong-Udad Dal Laddu Recipe featured in Marathi cookery show Aamhi Saare Khavayye and treat your taste-buds like never before! Courtesy: myPOPKORN