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Malai kofta recipe  with video & step by step photos. Originally Koftas are meatballs dunked in delicious gravy or served as kababs. In India the vegetarian version of koftas are quite popular. These are made either with  PANEER  &  POTATO  or with veggies like bottle gourd, mixed vegetables or raw banana. Koftas are served with a rich, delicious and creamy gravy to which malai (cream) has been added. What is malai kofta? Malai kofta is a popular Indian vegetarian dish made of potato & paneer balls dunked in smooth, rich & creamy gravy. Malai translates to cream and kofta to fried balls. So malai kofta literally translates to koftas dunked in creamy sauce or gravy, There are various versions of making this dish. The recipe of malai kofta that is shared here is not mughalai malai kofta which is served in white gravy. We at home do not prefer mughalai white gravy for any recipe, just a personal choice. So whenever I make kofta recipe, I...

Carrot halwa   Recipe  with step by step photos and video. This recipe shares the traditional way of making delicious gajar ka halwa without any shortcuts or tweaks. By the way, at home in Punjabi language we call carrot halwa as  Gajrela . During winters, we make gajar ka halwa often . it is a popular sweet made in north India during winters. TIPS FOR MAKING BEST CARROT HALWA To make gajar halwa , it is important to buy tender and juicy carrots  so that they are easy to grate. Some arm work is needed to make this halwa as you have to first grate the carrots and then slow cook them in stovetop and keep on stirring them on regular intervals. You can grate the carrots manually or in a food processor . obviously, the food processor makes grating the carrots easier. I suggest using a heavy iron kadai to make the halwa. The carrot halwa is simmered and simmered and stirred often. So that it should not get burnt, a really good kadai makes the job easier. Y...

CHOLE BHATURE Chole bhature recipe  With step by step photos – it is one of the most popular Punjabi recipe which is now liked almost all over India and even abroad.  Chole  stands for a spicy curry made with white chickpeas and  Bhatura  is fried leavened flat bread. Chole bhature is a spicy, tasty and a heavy dish . I have eaten this dish at many places in Punjab and Delhi. Each restaurants or dhabas have their own flavors and taste in the chole. In some places it is very spicy, at other places it has tangy taste and the consistency of the curry also varies from slightly thick to semi-dry and dry. This recipe of chole  Has spicy flavors. This is my mom’s recipe of chole and unlike other versions of chole recipes posted on the blog, this one has a homely taste and flavor. It does not taste like the restaurant or dhaba versions but taste very good. Even the bhature size and flavor  varies from restaurants to restaurants....

Sheer khurma recipe  with step by step photos –  Sheer khorma   Or   Sheer korma Is a rich Mughlai dessert  of vermicelli pudding made during festive occasion of eid ul-fitr. Sheer khurma is made with milk, vermicelli, dried dates and sugar. ‘ Sheer ‘ stands for milk and ‘ Khurma ‘ stands for dates in persian language. HOW IS SHEER KHURMA MADE Sheer kurma is a rich dessert consisting of various dry fruits, ghee and milk. This is an easy recipe and there are different variations of making sheer kurma. In this variation, I have roasted the vermicelli first and then added it to milk. The vermicelli is then cooked for some more minutes till they become soft. As the vermicelli-milk mixture thickens towards the end, the dry fruits which have been fried in ghee are added. SHEER KHURMA RECIPE, HOW TO MAKE SHEER KHURMA Sheer khurma recipe  with step by step photos –  Sheer khorma   Or   Sheer korma Is a rich Mughlai dessert ...

PULAO | HOW TO MAKE VEG PULAO Pulao recipe  With step by step photos.  veg pulao  Is comfort food as well as satisfying. Pair this mildly flavored aromatic vegetable pulao with a raita, pickle and roasted papad and you don’t need anything else. Pulao is also called as pilaf and pulav. Veg pulao is a one-pot dish  made with rice and vegetables. Some spices and herbs are also added to give pulao more flavor and tas I make veg pulao  when I want to cook something quick and easy. This is my mom’s vegetable pulav recipe and one of our favorite rice recipes, the other being  Veg biryani . I have many veg pulao recipes  On the blog like  Peas pulao ,  Kashmiri pulao , Tawa pulao ,  Paneer pulao  and so on. However most of the times I always end up making vegetable pulao this way. I also tried some other variations of making vegetable pulav but it did not suit our taste buds. There is no addition of any pulao or biryani masala i...

INGREDIENTS OF RAJMA CHAWAL 4 Servings 1 cup red kidney beans 1 cup rice 2 large onion 1 tablespoon garlic 1 teaspoon ginger 2 chopped green chilli 1 tablespoon coriander powder 1 tablespoon cumin powder 1 tablespoon powdered black pepper salt as required 1 cinnamon stick 1 tablespoon garam masala powder 2 green cardamom 1 black cardamom 2 clove 1 tablespoon black pepper 3 tablespoon mustard oil 1 tablespoon ghee 2 large tomato  HOW TO MAKE RAJMA CHAWAL Step 1  / 4 Wash the rajma and allow it to soak in water overnight. Wash it again and pressure cook with 2 cups of water, salt and turmeric. Once the rajma is soft and squishy remove it from fire and keep it aside. Step 2  / 4 Finely chop onions and keep aside, grate the tomatoes and keep them aside. Make a paste of ginger,garlic and green chillies. Step 3  / 4 In a deep bottomed pan, add oil, when it gets heated add green cardamom, black cardamom, cinnamon, clove, peppercorn. Once they become fragrant, ad...

Gobi manchurian recipe  – Make the best super delicious & crispy gobi manchurian at home with this simple recipe. Cauliflower manchurian is one of the most popular manchurian dishes from  INDO CHINESE CUISINE . Gobi means cauliflower in hindi & manchurian is a sweet, tangy & slightly spicy sauce made with chilli sauce, vinegar, ginger & garlic. Hi This delicious crisp fried appetizer is very popular in Indian subcontinent. It makes its appearance everywhere in street stalls, restaurants and even in parties. Gobi manchurian is not an authentic Chinese dish nor a manchu dish but is a fusion of both the Indian & Chinese cuisine. If you are new to Indo chinese cuisine then read on to know more. What is gobi Manchurian? Gobi Manchurian is a popular Indo Chinese appetizer made with cauliflower, corn flour, soya sauce, vinegar, chilli sauce, ginger & garlic. To make gobi manchurian , cauliflower is first coated in batter & then deep fried until...

Hakka noodles recipe  with step by step photos. Hakka noodles is a popular Indo Chinese dish that one can get in most restaurants in India and in the roadside Chinese street food joints. This veg hakka noodles recipe taste delicious and will have you craving for more. Hakka noodles is not only popular with kids, but also with grown ups. You can add  Vegetables of your choice.  in this hakka noodles recipe I have used mushrooms, carrots and french beans. I forgot to add bell pepper (capsicum) and remembered when the noodles were half done. You can also add finely shredded cabbage. FEW POINTERS TO MAKE TASTY HAKKA NOODLES The veggies added to hakka noodles have to really chopped fine or cut into julienne or grated as all the stir frying is done at a high heat. Make sure to use a wok or kadai or a pan with handles, so that you keep on moving the pan when tossing and stir frying the noodles. To get an authentic Chinese like taste, I recommend three ingredients – t...

This pasta recipe is made in Indian style using spices & herbs used in Indian cooking . But it is made in onion tomato base just like any other pasta. I have shared the basic masala pasta recipe here along with some tips. You can tweak the recipe easily to suit your taste buds. This recipe is vegan and however you can also make it with butter for added flavor. Pasta,  SANDWICHES ,  NOODLES  &  BURGER  are much loved by my kids. This masala pasta is one of their favorite & love to serve them with  CHEESE SANDWICH  or roasted eggs. Tips to make masala pasta I have used penne but you can also use spaghetti or macaroni here. Carrots, peas & bell peppers are the veggies I often use. Veggies like sweet corn, baby corn, mushrooms & broccoli also go well. I have used organic pasta made with durum wheat. Brown rice pasta, quinoa pasta or any multigrain pasta also goes well for this recipe. If making for toddlers, use macaroni or ...

The Ingredients We Need Rice  – a good quality aged basmati rice. Chicken  – Chicken cut into medium sized pieces. The chicken thighs and / or chicken drumsticks makes a good choice. Either of the one or a mix of both meat works beautifully. Further, avoid using lot of chicken breast pieces in biryanis. Since, the chicken breast pieces in biryani turns out bit dry, it is better to use them in less amount. Or if you wish to, just skip using them. Basic spice powders  – red chili powder (or smoked paprika), coriander powder, turmeric powder and garam masala powder, salt. Fresh spices (masala)  – ginger garlic paste, green chilies or Serrano peppers, coriander leaves and mint leaves. We also need sliced onions, and some golden fried onions / Caramalised onions. Whole Spices  – Cinnamon sticks, green cardamom, cloves, peppercorns, bay leaves and caraway seeds (shajeera). If you do not have shajeera then  swap  it with cumin seeds. Other In...