Farali Chevdo is a crunchy snack consumed during Hindu fasts or vrat/upwas. Potato sticks, nuts, sugar and black pepper combine to create an irresistible sweet and salty flavour. Varities of chevdo are made in our house depending on the festival. On Diwali, kenyan chevdo , cornflakes chevdo and poha chevdo are on rotation yearly. Cereal chevdo tends to be made as a snack for holidays and days out. Farali chevdo is most often made during Navratri and Shravan mas....

You’ll love this delicious Mixed Lentils and Suva Bhaji Daal with steamed rice or hot phulka roti. Easy to make, yet so comforting. I love the layered flavour of this suva daal. The medley of lentils (yellow moong, red lentils and split bengal gram), and fresh dill leaves pair really well. The daal is also finished with a generous tempering of sliced garlic – adding even more warmth and complexity....

PILAU RICE In restaurants, pilau rice is usually coloured with yellow food colouring but we have used turmeric and safflower instead. TAKEAWAY STYLE PILAU RICE What is Pilau Rice Ingredients for Pilau Rice What is Safflower? Can I use any other variety of rice? Can I add onion in Yellow rice recipe? Yes, you can. Add finely chopped onion with whole spices and saute until very light pink. What is the ratio of Basmati rice to water ratio?...

My homemade Tandoori Masala is a mix of spice powders that can used for marinating and cooking in a tandoor or grilling. I toast the whole spices then grind down into a powder. I love that it’s red without neededing food colouring. It takes only 10 minutes and makes one small jars worth. I love keeping jars of my own homemade spice mixes and this tandoori masala is one I reach for constantly....

You will need:- 8-10 Thai aubergine salt to taste Lemon wedges 1/2 cup fresh coriander 3 tbsp fresh mint 2-3 green chillies 1/2 ” fresh ginger 2-3 cloves garlic 1/2 tsp red chilli powder 1 tsp ground cumin and coriander ( dhana jeera powder ) 1 tsp cumin and mustard seeds 1/4 tsp turmeric powder ( I did not use it, I wanted to keep masala green ) 4-5 tbsp oil Pinch of hing ( asafoetida ) Method:- Place salt, coriander, mint, chillies, ginger and garlic in a blender and grind to a coarse paste with a minimum amount of water....

I keep getting drawn to the Wagamama Katsu Curry, not because of the Katsu Curry itself, but the Wagamama Katsu Salad Dressing ! The dressing is quite tangy, fragrant and strong in flavour but definitely memorable! This 5-minute Asian style salad dressing is perfect when paired with fresh mixed salad leaves. This salad dressing completes a Wagamama fake away meal if paired with a homemade Vegan Katsu Curry . The same menu can be enjoyed at home budget-friendly with a bit of effort....

This Tuscan Bread Salad is a hot weather saviour! In this Italian-style recipe, ripe juicy tomatoes are combined with white beans , toasted bread and tossed in an aromatic tomato and white bean dressing . At its core, Panzanella is a bread salad consisting of tomatoes, bread and basil but I have added some cannellini beans to make it more filling. Tuscan Bread Salad Why you should make this recipe: Ingredients for white bean panzanella Instant Pot Cannellini Beans How to make White Bean Panzanella Serving Storage Other summer salad recipes Tuscan Bread Salad Is it even summertime without a salad?...

This homemade Asian zing sauce is a copycat version of the Buffalo Wild Wings Asian zing sauce recipe. It is a tangy sauce with sweet and spicy flavors. This easy recipe, made with simple ingredients, is vegan and can be made gluten-free. Ready in less than 5 minutes! Asian Zing Wings Sauce Ingredients How to make Asian Zing Sauce Pro Tips Serving Suggestion Storage FAQs Other sauce recipes Asian Zing sauce is a condiment by Buffalo Wild Wings, a chain of restaurants known for its wings and various sauces....

The French heirloom, dauphinoise potato, has undergone a subtle Indian twist! This easy potato dauphinoise with cardamom is made with only 4 very simple and easy-to-find ingredients. Serve alongside a variety of dishes for the best luxurious side dish! DAUPHINOISE POTATO WITH CARDAMOM Could there BE anything better than a potato dish? Potatoes covered in double cream, that’s what. Give your meal the VIP (very important potato) treatment with the addition of cardamom spice....

This Creamy Cilantro Sauce recipe or Coriander Sauce is a light, fresh sauce that is perfect in wraps, tacos, on veggies, meat or fish. It also works as a salad dressing or dipping sauce too! You only need 6 ingredients and 2 minutes prep time to make this cilantro cream sauce . I love it as a dip for these Air Fryer Cauliflower . Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce Ingredients How to make Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing Recipe Pro Tips Serving Suggestion Storage There are a number of names you can give to this sauce – creamy cilantro sauce, creamy cilantro lime sauce, cilantro cream sauce or creamy cilantro jalapeno sauce ....

Perfectly crunchy on the outside and soft in the centre is how I like my Air Fryer Avocado Fries. Included in the post are 5 handy tips for the best crunchiest avocado fries. I love avocado in any shape or form whether it is chopped up in salads , salsas , blended into creamy dressings , pesto , rolled into veggie sushi or transformed into avocado gelato . It is also delicious eaten plain alongside a meal....

Kesar Malai Penda is popular Indian sweet made using paneer, khoya, sugar and flavoured with saffron and cardamom. These kesar malai sweet with grainy texture is perfect for any festival occasions. More Peda Recipes :- Badam Salted Caramel Peda Kesar Mawa Peda Mathura Ke Pede Kesar Malai Peda Ingredients 1 litre whole milk 4 tablespoon lemon juice 250 grams Khoya 200 grams Sugar 50 ml cream single or double/heavy 10-12 saffron strands ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg powder optional ½ teaspoon cardamom powder 2 tablespoon pistachio Instructions Place 1 litre whole milk in a heavy bottom pan and bring it to boil....

You will need:- Malpua 3/4 cup wholemeal wheat flour 1/4 cup plain flour and semolina 1tbsp sugar 1/4 cup yogurt beaten 1/2 cup milk 1 cup water 1 tsp fennel seeds crushed few whole black pepper crushed Ghee for frying You will need :- Sugar syrup ( chasni ) 250 g sugar 3/4 cup water 1/2 tsp cardamom powder slivered pistachios and almonds for garnishing Method:- Place all the ingredients in one bowl for malpua except ghee and make smooth batter....

. Dudhi na Muthiya , Methi Muthiya or rice and methi muthiya is a healthy Gujerati dish which can be served as a snack, breakfast, in a lunchbox or brunch with tea, coffee or chutney, kids might enjoy with milkshake or chaas ( buttermilk ). A perfect spicy snack always satisfies any soul ! This time I used couple more nutritious ingredients, which are Oats and Quinoa. You will need :-...

Paneer Kali Mirch is a creamy paneer curry that is flavoured with freshly cracked black pepper. The creamy gravy is a rich combination of cream, thick yogurt and cashew. Ingredients notes Serving suggestion Storage Other paneer recipes If you’re looking for a creamy paneer recipe with a unique flavour then this is the dish for you! Paneer kali mirch is made with a white yogurt cashew gravy and lots of black pepper....

You will need for Sadi Sev-Plain sev 1 cup gram flour salt to taste Oil for frying You will need for Lal Mirchi sev 1 cup gram flour salt to taste Oil for frying 1 tbsp red chilli powder 1/2 tsp carom seeds ( ajwain ) You will need for Nimbu – Mari Sev 1 cup gram flour salt to taste Oil for frying 1 tsp black pepper powder 2 tbsp lemon juice YOU WILL NEED SEV PADVANO SANCHO – please look at the pics....

Shahi Paneer Kheer is a royal Indian milk dessert made with fresh homemade paneer , condensed milk and cardamom. Perfect for special occasions and Indian festivals. If you’re looking to indulge in a dessert that’s elegant, paneer kheer might just become your new favourite. A twist on traditional rice kheer , this version swaps out the rice for soft crumbled paneer (chhena), creating a luxuriously rich and creamy texture. Whether you’re preparing for a festive celebration or special occasion, shahi kheer is a beautiful dessert that’s surprisingly easy to make....

Imagine a perfect slice of Millionaire’s shortbread. Now imagine a perfect square of Barfi. Now stretching the imagination a little, picture a fusion of the two: Vanilla Caramel and Chocolate Barfi . These mouth watering Millionaire’s Barfi are a twist on the original Plain White Milk Powder Barfi These sumptuous treats are made of three layers of differently flavoured barfi – chocolate, caramel and vanilla. Together, these layers form a perfect symphony of western flavours woven with a traditional Indian recipe....

This single serving eggless mug cake is made with only 3 ingredients and is irresistibly moist and fluffy. It’s the perfect treat after meals and you can satisfy your sweet tooth within minutes! This three-ingredient mug cake is an absolute delight—soft, moist, and incredibly rich in flavour. It’s amazing how something so simple can taste so indulgent! The best part? It’s ridiculously easy to make, taking just a couple of minutes from start to finish....

You will need:- 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup plain flour 2 tbsp wheat Germ or ground flax seeds 1 cup mango pulp 2 tsp ground ginger 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp soda bi co 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp cardamom powder handful of mixed nuts 3-4 tbsp sunflower oil 1 cup applesauce or plain yogurt 1/2 cup milk Method:- Mix gently and add milk as needed to form a batter of dropping consistency....