Methi dal is a delicious, healthy and comforting dish made with fresh fenugreek leaves, pigeon pea lentils, onions, tomatoes, spices and herbs. The vast Indian cuisine has this recipe made in different ways. I share a North Indian style of this dish. But one of the well-known variation is from Andhra cuisine and known as…
Flaky and crunchy fried samosa are one of the most popular street food snack in North Indian cuisine. They feature a pastry-like crust but are filled with savory potatoes and peas for a hearty, delicious snack. This step-by-step guide will help you to make the flakiest, tastiest, absolutely best Punjabi samosa recipe from scratch! About…
Bharwa karela is a popular stuffed bitter gourd recipe from the North Indian Cuisine. This recipe is made in so many different ways from a dry sauteed dish to a curried version. Here I share my family recipe of bitter gourds filled with ground spices and sauteed with caramelized onions. This is a Punjabi-style recipe…
Sabudana tikki are thin pan-fried patties made with tapioca pearls, mashed potatoes and spices. Also known as sabudana cutlet, these crispy patties make for a delicious snack that will get over in no time. This recipe is suitable for Hindu fasting days like Ekadashi, Navratri, Mahashivratri or Chaturthi. It is also easy to customize this dish…
Paneer fried rice is savory, spiced and delicious stir fried rice variant made with soft paneer cubes (Indian cottage cheese), long grained rice, healthy veggies, fragrant herbs and spices. There are many ways this recipe is made. I share an Indian inspired mildly spiced stir fried rice loaded with mixed vegetables, paneer, aromatics and ground…
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Make these Naan that are deliciously soft and slightly chewy made without yeast. Naan are flatbreads made with leavened dough and popular in India and some South Asian countries. My tried and tested recipe is for you if you find that using yeast is a daunting affair. So this Naan recipe fits in as it…
Beans poriyal is a quick and tasty South Indian recipe made with tender french beans, savory spices and fresh coconut. This is a dry steamed dish whether the green beans are beautifully cooked until tender with some herbs and spices like mustard seeds, curry leaves, red chilies and later finished with some freshly grated coconut.…
Find below a list of various dry fruits and nuts names in English and Hindi Languages. Basically, this list is a glossary of different dry fruits names that are commonly included in Indian cuisine. What are Dry Fruits Dry fruits are basically fruits from which the water has been removed through various techniques of drying.…
Aloo Matar is one of the most comforting and beloved Punjabi curries around. I learned how to make this spicy tomato-based potato pea curry from my Mother-in-Law, and it is now a favorite recipe in our house. Serve with some puri, roti or paratha for a meal that feels like a hug! About This Aloo…
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Kurkuri Bhindi is a spicy, tasty and super crispy fries made with tender okra pods or ladies finger, gram flour and spices. This bhindi fry is one of the best side dishes you can make to pair with your everyday Indian meals. They are also fun to eat as is with a dipping sauce. Bonus…