Mughlai (moog-lie) is a type of cuisine that came about as a result of the Mughal rule in India from 1426 to 1857. It is…
Soya chinks or meal maker or nutrela is a textured soy protein. They are high in protein and easy to cook. Soya chinks are helpful…
Peas pulao or matar pulao is the classic Indian rice pilaf. Basmati rice is cooked with whole spices and green peas. It tastes delicious when…
This is a delicious side dish made with potatoes (aloo) and fresh methi (Fenugreek leaves). Ingredients: 1 cup methi leaves 3-4 medium potatoes 1 medium…
Moth Beans are called Matki in Marathi and Bobbarlu in Telugu. Moth bean curry or matki chi rassa bhaji is the Maharashtrian style curry made…
Chickpea curry can be made by using coconut milk which gives creamy taste to the dish. This is the recipe excluding coconut milk, resulting in…
Paneer tikka is a popular vegetarian dish. Tikka means anything that is marinated and then baked/grilled/fried. Tikka marinade can be made at home with yogurt,…
Paneer Butter Masala, also known as butter paneer is a rich & creamy curry made with paneer, spices, onions, tomatoes, cashews and butter. Both paneer…
Tomato omelet is a vegetarian recipe made without eggs. It is a protein rich Indian veg omelet made with gram flour (besan) or chickpea flour,…
Ragi (Hindi/Tamil/Kannada), Nachni (Marathi), Mandia (Oriya), Kelvaragu (Malayalam), Ragulu (Telugu) and Finger millet (English) is a highly nutritious millet. It is also rich in fiber,…
Mirchi Bhajji or Chili Bhajji are spiced, tangy and fried stuffed green chilies. This is the popular street dish from India. Ingredients: 9-10 mildly hot…
Sabudana vada is a crispy fritter made tapioca/sago/sabudana pearls, mashed potatoes, ground peanuts and spices. Usually, vada is a deep fried in oil. But here…
Sabudana thalipeeth is a crispy and soft pancake made with tapioca/sago/sabudana pearls, mashed potatoes, ground peanuts and spices. You can make Sabudana Vada from the…
Khawa/khoya/mawa Karanji (also know as gujiya, garijalu, kajjikayalu) is sweet fried dumpling made with wheat flour, semolina and stuffed with mawa/khawa, dry fruits, sugar,…
Spanakopita is a delicious Greek recipe made of crispy layers of phyllo dough and rich spinach and feta cheese filling. This dish can be made…
Sabudana (or sago or Tapioca pearls) kheer is a simple but yummy pudding made with Sabudana, milk, sugar, dry fruits, saffron and cardamom powder. Ingredients:…
Garam masala is an Indian spice blend. Garam means “hot” while masala means “spices,” but it’s not necessarily hot and spicy. The name refers to…
This is a very easy recipe, also known as spiced lentil powder or chutney podi or ambat-goad chutney or chutney-miryam. It can stay good for…
This is a traditional Maharashtrian style one-pot dish prepared using tondli. Other names of Tondli are: Tindora, dondakaya, tendli, kovakkai. One of the benefits of…