2024-04-10 12:03
Buttermilk curry or mor kuzhambu is a mildly spiced yogurt gravy and is best served with steamed rice. Vegetables like ladys finger, white pumpkin or small onions can be added to… Read More
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2024-01-10 13:35
Coriander mint chutney is a quick Indian chutney recipe made with mint leaves, coriander leaves, coconut and spices. It goes well with idlis, dosas and medu vadas. Chutneys form… Read More
2023-11-08 06:18
Fenugreek (methi) moong dal subzi is a easy and quick vegetable dish made with fenugreek leaves, split yellow moong dal and coconut. It serves a good side dish for rice. I added sugar at the… Read More
2023-09-26 07:15
Ragi is a wonderful ingredient and a rich source of calcium, protein and iron. Ragi is also called as nachni, finger millet or red millet and an extremely nutritious millet. It r… Read More
2023-07-26 14:01
Sambar is a lentil, tamarind and vegetable based curry or stew and very popular in South India. The story is that it got originated in the kitchen of Thanjavur. Maratha ruler, Sh… Read More
2023-05-26 07:37
Brinjal gravy or baingan masala is a very tasty recipe made with small brinjals and spices. This delicious and tangy dish goes well with rotis or vegetable pulao and tastes good… Read More
2023-03-13 06:09
Millets are coarse grains that are traditionally grown and consumed in the India for many years. Millets have high nutritional value and are rich in proteins, vitamins, minerals, and fibre… Read More
2023-02-25 07:23
Potato rice – a very quick and delicious rice recipe made with boiled potatoes and rice. It is best served with curd, papad or raita. Potato rice or aloo rice is also … Read More
2023-01-19 14:45
Beetroot is full of vitamins and minerals and low in fat. It has a range of health benefits like lower the blood pressure, reduce the risk of obesity and because of its high fibre cont… Read More
2022-10-12 07:18
Sambar is a lentil, tamarind and vegetable based curry or stew and very popular in South India. The story is that it got originated in the kitchen of Thanjavur. Maratha… Read More
2022-09-06 05:51
Therattipal is a very traditional Indian sweet made in Tamil Nadu on special occasions and festivals. It is also popularly called as pal khova. As the name itself suggests, pal m… Read More
2022-08-01 12:38
Lauki chana dal ki sabzi is made with bottlegourd also called as doodhi or lauki and chana dal and seasoned with spices. Split bengal gram or chana dal gives a delicious taste to this vegeta… Read More
2022-06-27 05:08
Masala tea is the most flavoured tea which is prepared with a mix of spices – ginger, cardamoms, cloves, cinnamon and cloves. It is also the most popular among all teas. Th… Read More
2022-05-09 06:06
Shrikand is a very popular sweet dish in Maharashtra and Gujarat and is best served with puris or as a dessert. Shrikand is made especially during summers and is very simple to make too. The… Read More
2022-04-06 07:16
Green peas idli is an instant idli recipe made with green peas, semolina, curd and tempered with seeds, spices and cashewnuts. This recipe is very similar to rava idli recipe, except f… Read More
2022-03-16 07:02
Kheer or payasam is a pudding and an Indian dessert which is made during auspicious occasions like Diwali, Navaratri and other special occasions. It is served generally at the en… Read More
Aloo Matar Pulao Recipe – How To Make Aloo Matar Pulao (potato Peas Rice) Recipe – Pulao Recipes
2022-02-10 05:38
Pulao is a one pot rice dish prepared with aromatic basmati rice, vegetables and mild spices. Some of the most popular pulaos are peas pulao, tawa pulao, kashmiri pulao and vegetable p… Read More
2022-01-11 11:58
Rava dosa – an instant rava dosa made with semolina and curd. Potato masala goes as an excellent side dish to this dosa. It is a very popular south indian breakfast dish wh… Read More
2021-12-19 07:20
Spinach rice – this is a quick and very delicious one pot recipe made with rice, spinach, coconut milk and spices. I have used basmati rice in this recipe, is it gives a ni… Read More
2021-11-30 13:17
Cabbage kurma is a very tasty gravy recipe done in a South Indian style, where cabbage is cooked in a coconut based masala paste. Cabbage kurma is a very popular side dish in some part… Read More
2021-10-25 06:19
Foxtail millet ladoo – a very traditional and healthy ladoo made with foxtail millet, jaggery, ghee and nuts. This ladoo is also very delicious to taste and can be had guilt free… Read More
2021-09-23 07:18
Paneer masala is a very popular punjabi dish which goes well with rotis or naans or jeera rice or any flavoured rice. Paneer or cottage cheese is cooked in a spicy masala g… Read More
Ridgegourd Chutney Or Heerekai Chutney Recipe – How To Make Ridgegourd Chutney – Chutney Recipes
2021-08-21 07:20
Ridgegourd chutney or heerekai chutney – a healthy and tasty chutney prepared with ridgegourd, coconut, tamarind and spices. It is a good accompaniment for steamed rice as well a… Read More
2021-07-30 11:37
Mini vegetable uthapam is a thick and crispy pancake made from dosa batter, onions, tomatoes, carrot, green capsicum, green chillies and coriander leaves. It is a very healthy breakfas… Read More
2021-07-19 12:26
Cabbage curry – a simple and quick sabzi which can be prepared easily in a pressure cooker. This curry goes well with rice as well as rotis. This recipe is done in So… Read More
2021-07-06 05:30
Idli batter bonda – an Indian tea time snack made with idli batter, rava, rice flour onions, green chillies, curry leaves and coriander leaves. This is one snack which can be pre… Read More
2021-06-23 14:58
Chilli garlic paneer is a quick and delicious paneer starter which can be prepared within half an hour. It also goes well as a side dish for rotis or dal rice or noodles. Chilli… Read More
2021-06-13 11:52
Soya chunks or nuggets are full of proteins and rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients proven to help lower cholesterol and loss of bone mass. Soya chunks are a great source of… Read More
2021-05-28 07:04
Schezwan noodles is a very popular indo chinese dish made with stir fried veggies, noodles and spices. This is a simple recipe made with schezwan sauce which gives a sweet and spicy ta… Read More
2021-05-14 07:27
Lassi is a very refreshing yoghurt based drink and originates from Punjab. Yoghurt flavoured with spices is called as salted lassi and lassi which contains sugar is the sweet lassi.&nb&hell…Read More
2021-05-03 05:23
Pulao is a one pot rice dish prepared with aromatic basmati rice, vegetables and mild spices. Some of the most popular pulaos are peas pulao, tawa pulao, kashmiri pulao and veget… Read More
2021-04-19 10:05
Coconut milk rice kheer or payasam is a very popular sweet dish prepared with coconut milk, rice, sugar, cardamom powder and garnished with nuts. In this recipe I have used condensed m… Read More
2021-04-06 13:43
Moong sprouts salad is a very healthy and refreshing salad made with sprouted moong, onions, tomatoes and chaat masala. You can use the readily available moong sprouts available in the marke… Read More
2021-03-15 14:07
Split green moong dal is a highly nutritious dal made from split green moong, onions and mild spices. Moong lentil is high in fibre and plant based protein which helps in weight… Read More
2021-02-25 11:08
Oats banana smoothie – a nutritious and delicious smoothie made with the goodness of oats, banana,dates, milk and nuts. This smoothie makes up for a wholesome breakfast to… Read More
2021-02-12 07:12
Cauliflower pepper fry is a very delicious and flavourful dish made with cauliflower, peppercorns and other spices. This is a semi dry dish that goes well with rotis as well as rice. T… Read More
2021-02-02 15:30
Ragi is a wonderful ingredient and a rich source of calcium, protein and iron. Ragi is also called as nachni, finger millet or red millet and an extremely nutritious millet. It r… Read More
2021-01-21 05:39
Sambar is a lentil, tamarind and vegetable based curry or stew and very popular in South India. The story is that it got originated in the kitchen of Thanjavur. Maratha ruler, Sh… Read More
2021-01-09 16:22
Pongal is an important dish prepared during pongal festival in Tamil Nadu and Sankranthi festival in Andhra Pradesh. People pray to Sun God on this occasion. In Tamil language, ‘… Read More
2021-01-01 06:53
Gajar ka halwa is also called as carrot halwa, gajrela or gajar pak. It is a carrot based sweet dessert made by carrots, sugar, ghee, cardamom powder and nuts. It is a very… Read More
2020-12-23 08:58
Methi matar malai (fenugreek leaves and green peas curry) is a rich popular North Indian dish made from fenugreek leaves, green peas and fresh milk cream. It is best served with rotis… Read More
Sweet Potato Chaat Recipe – How To Make Sweet Potato Or Shakarkandi Chaat Recipe – Chaat Recipes
2020-12-14 06:29
Sweet potato chaat – a healthy and delicious chaat recipe made with sweet potatoes and spices and garnished with chopped onions, sev, roasted peanuts and pomegranate seeds. This… Read More
2020-12-05 16:39
Rasam powder is a very traditional and popular spice powder, which is used to make varieties of rasam. It is a mixture of ground spices which is used for preparing ra… Read More
2020-11-28 14:38
Indian gooseberry is called as amla in Hindi and nellikai in Kannada and Tamil. Amla is an antidote to various winter maladies like cold, flu and coughs. It is an immunity booste… Read More
2020-11-20 07:03
South Indian French beans stir fry or beans poriyal is a simple side dish made with French beans and cooked with coconut, cumin seeds and red chillies. It is served as an accompa… Read More
2020-11-05 13:45
Capsicum besan bhaji is a dry curry recipe made with capsicum (green bell pepper), gram flour (besan) and spices. Besan not only enhances the taste of the vegetable but also binds &hell…Read More
2020-10-29 08:42
Moong dal ladoo is a very popular Indian sweet made with yellow moong dal, sugar, ghee and garnished with nuts. It is very popular in North India especially during winter season. Moong dal l… Read More
2020-10-20 09:14
Sabudana vada is a very popular deep fried snack from Maharashtra and is generally eaten as a light meal during fasting days. Sabudana vada is also called as sago vada as the main ingredient… Read More
2020-10-13 11:14
Dosa is a pancake made from a fermented batter of rice and urad dal. It is a part and parcel of South Indian diet, but nowadays it is popular all over India. Dosa is best s… Read More
2020-10-06 16:50
Bisi bele bath or bisi bele huliyanna (hot lentil rice) is a popular and traditional Karnataka rice dish made with rice, lentils, mixed vegetables and spices. Bisi means hot in Kannada… Read More
2020-09-30 07:41
Curry leaves rice is a colourful, flavourful and delicious rice recipe made with rice, curry leaves and spices. It is a very popular rice dish in South India and is best served with po… Read More
2020-09-23 16:07
Ragi also known as finger millet or nachni is a rich source of iron, protein, calcium and fiber and helps in lowering cholesterol level. Ragi aids digestion and also makes your stomach… Read More
2020-09-16 16:08
Bread pizza is a very easy and tasty snack recipe made with a mix of veggies, instant pizza sauce and herbs. Since this is not a traditional pizza, it does not take much t… Read More
2020-09-08 07:02
Hara bhara kabab is a vegetarian kabab prepared with palak leaves, green peas, capsicum, green beans, potatoes, bread crumbs and Indian spices. It is an ideal evening snack or can also… Read More
2020-08-30 08:33
Badam milk or almond milk is a very refreshing, healthy and popular drink made with almond paste, milk, sugar and flavoured with saffron. Badam milk can be enjoyed chilled during a sum… Read More
2020-08-20 15:32
Maha Ganapathi, the elephant headed God, is the best known and the most revered God in Hindu religion who is offered prayers first before any other God. Ga me… Read More
2020-08-12 14:49
Palak kadhi is a popular North Indian dish that goes well with rotis as well as rice. This recipe has the goodness of spinach, curd and garlic. Palak kadhi is a healthy and light… Read More
2020-07-31 13:41
Ragi is a wonderful ingredient and a rich source of calcium, protein and iron. Ragi is also called as nachni, finger millet or red millet and an extremely nutritious millet. It r… Read More
2020-07-23 12:40
Vegetable brinji rice or brinji sadam is a traditional rice dish from the State of Tamil Nadu. It is a one pot meal prepared with basmati rice, coconut milk, spices and a mix of vegeta… Read More
2020-07-15 15:14
Bittergourd or karela has a lot of health benefits which can be derived by including it in your diet. Its most well-known benefits are the ability to help manage diabetes, i… Read More
2020-07-08 15:09
Chocolate cookies – a simple and delicious cookie which is prepared eggless with all-purpose flour (maida), cocoa powder, baking powder, vanilla essence and powdered sugar… Read More
2020-06-30 13:24
Ladi pavs are baked breads made with all-purpose flour or maida. You can also use 100% whole wheat flour for making these pavs. But the wheat roll would be a little dense and not… Read More
2020-06-21 13:48
Curd rice is also called as yoghurt rice and a popular dish in South India. Mosaranna thayir sadam or curd rice is a delicacy of South India. In some South Indian t… Read More
2020-06-15 08:46
Dhokla is a delicacy of Gujarat State. It is a savoury steamed cake and eaten as a side dish or as a tea-time snack. Although a Gujarati snack, it has become popular across India… Read More
2020-06-07 13:12
Biscuit mug cake – – this eggless cake recipe is prepared with just 2 ingredients – bourbon biscuits and milk. This is one easy microwave cake recipe which can… Read More
2020-05-30 16:31
Sprouted green gram curry is made from moong sprouts, onions, tomatoes, coconut and spices. This curry goes well with rice as well as rotis. This curry is also called as mugachi… Read More
2020-05-22 15:05
Rasam or saaru is basically a South Indian lentil soup, made with tamarind juice, tomatoes, rasam powder, turdal and coriander leaves which are the main ingredients. Traditionally, rasam is… Read More
2020-05-13 12:21
Masala papad – a crispy, tasty and tangy Indian snack made with onion tomato mix and spices. In this recipe, you can either roast or deep fry the papad for making the masala papa… Read More
2020-05-05 07:07
Chilla or cheela is a simple pancake made with chickpea flour (besan) and spices. They can be served with tea or a green chutney or tomato sauce. You can add finely chopped vegetables… Read More
2020-04-27 14:56
Cucumber peanut salad – a very simple, easy and delicious salad recipe made with cucumbers, grated coconut, roasted peanuts powder, lemon juice and spices. This is a very refresh… Read More
2020-04-17 15:59
Eggless coconut cookies – a very tasty and crunchy cookies made with all-purpose flour, dessicated coconut, ghee and sugar. These cookies are eggless and can be made in just 30-4… Read More
2020-04-07 17:00
Masala pav – a street fast food recipe from Mumbai made with bread and stuffed with spicy onion tomato and capsicum mixture. Masala pav is a very popular street food from M… Read More
2020-03-30 16:00
Biscuit pancake is a very easy and a simple and quick breakfast or snack recipe made with minimum ingredients easily available in the kitchen. It can be prepared in less than 30… Read More
2020-03-20 10:18
Sweet corn fried rice – a easy and healthy variation of rice made with rice, sweet corn kernels, spring onions and other vegetables. This dish tastes slightly sweet due to… Read More
2020-03-11 15:41
Turmeric milk also called as golden milk or turmeric latte is a popular Indian drink made by cow milk and other spices such as peppercorns, cinnamon and ginger. It has huge health bene… Read More
2020-03-03 16:10
Palak moongdal or dal palak is a very quick and healthy dish made from palak (spinach), yellow moong dal, coconut and mild spices. It is a very flavourful dish and a good way to… Read More
2020-02-23 15:16
Spinach or palak is a superfood which is loaded with tons of nutrients in a low-calorie package. It is one of the most popular green leafy vegetable and staple in a number of cul… Read More
2020-02-13 15:12
White sauce pasta – a traditional Italian dish prepared with penne pasta in a creamy white sauce and spices. You can add stir fried veggies of your choice to make it more healthi… Read More
2020-02-04 14:42
Amla pickle – this is an instant amla pickle recipe made from gooseberries also called as amla in hindi. Here I have used til oil, but you can use sesame oil which also adds flav… Read More
2020-01-29 04:39
Wheat halwa or atta ka halwa is a delicious halwa made from whole wheat flour, dry fruits and jaggery as the main ingredients. In this recipe, I have added methi seeds to make it more… Read More
2020-01-22 07:26
Ragi is a wonderful ingredient and a rich source of calcium, protein and iron. Ragi is also called as nachni, finger millet or red millet and an extremely nutritious millet. It r… Read More
2020-01-16 15:46
Til chikki is a special winter season snack made with white sesame seeds and jaggery and a very traditional Indian sweet. This chikki is an ideal snack to be had in the cold winter sea… Read More
2020-01-09 04:49
Chutneys are an essential part of our Indian cuisine and is generally served with idlis, dosas, rotis or just as a side dish. Todays recipe of green peas chutney is prepared with boile… Read More
2020-01-02 16:07
Saffron rice kheer is an Indian version of rice pudding made with basmati rice, sugar, chopped nuts and flavoured with saffron strands. Kheer, a rice pudding, is an Indian dessert whic… Read More
2019-12-20 16:12
Homemade hot chocolate is a rich and creamy drink made from whole fat milk, sugar and dark chocolate and all time favourite drink of all. Hot chocolate tastes best when made with dark chocol… Read More
2019-12-14 14:23
Sweet corn masala curry is a quick and simple Indian curry made with sweet corn kernels which is cooked in a spicy onion tomato gravy. Milk cream added to it gives a nice and creamy ta… Read More
2019-12-06 14:08
Bottlegourd kootu is a delicious curry made with bottlegourd (lauki) and moong dal and cooked in a spicy coconut masala and is best had with plain rice and ghee. It is a very pop… Read More
2019-10-21 13:32
Kaju katli or kaju katri or kaju barfi recipe – diwali sweets recipe
Rose flavoured coconut ladoo – How to make coconut/nariyal ladoo with rose syrup – Diwali recipes
Coc… Read More
2019-10-19 13:26
Diwali or Deepavali is one of the festivals which holds lot of importance in the Indian community. It spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledg… Read More
2019-10-11 09:23
Paneer is a fresh cheese which is a very common ingredient in the Indian cuisine. It is made by curdling milk with a fruit or vegetable acid like lemon juice, vinegar or curd. It… Read More
2019-09-20 14:34
Matki sprouts curry or matcki chi usal is a very popular and authentic Maharashtrian dish made with sprouted moth beans or matki. This spicy dish goes well with chapatis an… Read More
2019-09-13 13:55
Dry fruits milkshake is a nutritious beverage made with dry fruits, which provides instant energy to the body. This milkshake is not only healthy but also very filling and ideal for oc… Read More
2019-08-27 14:58
Maha Ganapathi, the elephant headed God, is the best known and the most revered God in Hindu religion who is offered prayers first before any other God. Ga means B… Read More
2019-08-21 15:02
Dum aloo is a potato based dish which goes well with rotis and naans. Here small potatoes are used, which are first deep fried and then slowly cooked in a spiced gravy, at… Read More
2019-08-14 14:21
Jowar dosa – an instant dosa recipe which is not only healthy but also delicious breakfast dish. Jowar also called as sorghum is high in nutrition. It is gluten free, rich… Read More
2019-07-31 05:51
Dahi aloo is a yoghurt or curd based gravy recipe made with potatoes, curd and spices. This is a no onion no garlic recipe which can be prepared very easily and quickly with ingredient… Read More
2019-07-23 10:16
Chickpea peanut salad is a very refreshing and nutritious salad recipe made with chickpeas, peanuts, onions, tomatoes and mild spices. This salad is rich in proteins and fibre which wi… Read More
2019-07-19 14:48
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2019-07-16 05:43
Karela subzi or bittergourd curry is a sweet, sour and spicy curry made with bittergourd, onions, tomatoes and Indian spices. It is generally served with rotis or rice. Karela or… Read More
2019-07-05 15:12
Pakoras or pakodas is a very popular Indian snack where onions are battered with besan or chickpeas flour along with spices and deep fried in cooking oil. It is a popular teatime… Read More
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