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Pindi Chana (Punjabi Chana Masala)
This is the authentic Punjabi recipe for chana. Ingredients: 200gms dry chana (chhole); washed and soaked in water overnight, 1 tsp tea leaves; tied in a muslin cloth, 2 onions; finely chopped, 2 tomatoes; finely chopped, 2″ piece ginger; julienned, 3 green chillies; deseeded and slit vertically, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 2 tsp dhania (coriander) powder, 1 tsp roasted jeera [...]
Continue reading...Paneer Tikka Masala (Method II)
24. October 2009
Ingredients: 200 gms paneer; cut into cubes, For marinade- 1/2 cup thick yogurt, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala powder, Salt to taste, 1 tsp vegetable oil, Few drops of red food color (optional, you can add little Kashmiri red chilli powder too) For the gravy- 2 large size tomatoes; 1″ stick of ginger, 4-5 pods [...]
Continue reading...Easy Aloo Mutter (Indian Peas and Potato Gravy)
1. September 2009
I am not sure from which part of India has this recipe originated, but green peas curry is prepared commonly in every household in India. Since India a multilingual nation, this recipe may be cooked by different names. This is my own recipe, simple one that doesnt take more than 15 minutes to prepare. Ingredients: 2 cups mutter [...]
Continue reading...Kesari Malai Pedhas
26. August 2009
On the occasion of Ganesh Utsav, prepare these Kesari Malai Pedas as prashad! Ingredients: 250gms fresh malai paneer (cottage cheese); mashed or blended in a blender until smooth, 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk, 1/2 tsp of saffron mixed with 2 tbsp warm milk or few drops of yellow food color, 1 tsp of rose or kewra essence, 1/2 tsp elaichi (green [...]
Continue reading...Punjabi Palak Paneer
13. July 2009
An authentic recipe for Palak Paneer from the recipe’s native place - Punjab. A simple recipe, full of flavor and aroma, simply marvellous. Ingredients: 1 large bunch of spinach (palak) leaves; washed, 1/2 bunch of coriander leaves, 150 gms paneer cubes (cottage cheese), 2 onions; finely chopped, 1-2 green chillies as per taste, 1 tsp jeera (cumin seeds), 1 tbsp garlic paste, 1 1/2 tsp [...]
Continue reading...Sweet Malai Lassi (Sweetened Yogurt Drink)
29. May 2009
Sweet Lassi especially Malai wali (with cream) is a favorite drink throughout the nothern region of India. The recipe probably originated in Punjab (state of India) but is served widely in all parts of the nation. It is made of thick yogurt with rich cream and saffron gives it more richness. You must whisk it until it [...]
Continue reading...Dhabewali Dal
14. May 2009
All Indians love the dal that is served in Dhabas. Dhabas are roadside eateries, mostly originated in Northern regions of India. Though now they are found all around the nation, dhabas from North India still serve the best authentic Punjabi and North Indian food. This dal is also called as ‘Teen Ratan’ since it is [...]
Continue reading...Tandoori Chicken
23. April 2009
This is a famous Indian chicken preparation, originated in the Punjab region. It is marinated with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, tandoori masala (spice) and cooked in a clay oven called ‘tandoor’. The recipe is unique because of its red color, smoky flavor and ofcourse the spicy taste. These days this recipe could be prepared at home on [...]
Continue reading...Onion Paratha
21. February 2009
Ingredients: 1 large onion; grated or very finely chopped, 1 or as per taste, green chilli; finely chopped, Few coriander leaves; finely chopped, Salt to taste, 2 tbsp oil/melted ghee, 2 tbsp gramflour (besan), Wheat flour as required, Warm water for kneading. Method: Mix together all the ingredients and knead a soft dough. Set it aside for 30 minutes or more. Make lemon size balls [...]
Continue reading...Paneer in Tomato Gravy
15. February 2009
Paneer in Tomato gravy is a very simple and quick recipe. This recipe doesnot use any oil, just little butter and cream, but you can avoid that too, the recipe turns out very good and is very easy, ready in few minutes. So now you have unexpected guests for food, you can please them with this secret recipe. Take my word!! Ingredients: 200gms paneer cubes, 3 tomatoes; quartered, 1 large [...]
Continue reading...Khoya Paratha
9. February 2009
Ingredients: 100gms whole wheat flour, 100gms khoya (dried milk), 80gms powdered sugar, 1/2 - 1 tsp ground green cardamom, 2 tbsp ground mixed dry fruits (optional), 100ml water, 1 tsp vegetable oil, Ghee for roasting. Method: Combine flour, oil and water and knead a dough. Heat a pan on medium flame, melt ghee and then add khoya to it. Roast the khoya on low-medium flame till [...]
Continue reading...Dal Fry
14. January 2009
Ingredients: 1 cup tuvar (arhar) dal, 1 tomato; chopped, 1 small onion; chopped, 15-16 garlic pods; finely chopped, 2″ piece ginger; finely chopped, 4 green chillies; chopped vertically into 2-3 pieces, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds (rai), 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), A pinch of asafoetida, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, Ghee/Oil for tempering, Water, Salt to taste, 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves. Method: Wash the dal and then pressure cook with tomatoes, [...]
Continue reading...Chicken Tikka (Murgh Tikka)
3. January 2009
This is a famous chicken appetizer from Indian cuisine. ‘Chicken tikka’ is made of soft boneless chicken bits marinated in spicy, creamy and tangy marinade and cooked till smoky and tender. This dish is loved by all. So get goin with this recipe prepare the same mouthwatering tikkas you have in restaurants. Happy Cooking! Ingredients: 500 gms boneless, skinned chicken breast, 1 tsp salt, Juice of [...]
Continue reading...Paneer Tikka
10. November 2008
Paneer Tikka is a ‘must-have’ Indian recipe that is popular amongst all people around the world. This mouthwatering recipe is made out of soft paneer chunks marinated with tandoori masala and grilled with capsicum, onion and tomatoes. Ingredients: 250gms paneer (cottage cheese); cut into 1 1/2″ cubes, 2 small capsicums; cut into 1 1/2″ cubes, 2 small onions; cut [...]
Continue reading...Dum Aloo
3. November 2008
I cooked this ‘Dum Aloo’ this Diwali and all of us just loved it. It is a simple and awesome recipe prepared from most common ingredients. Ingredients: 12 baby potatoes, 2 small onions, 1 large tomato; pureed, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp jeera powder, 3/4 tsp garam masala, 2 bay leaves (tejpatta), 2 cloves (laung), 3-4 peppercorns [...]
Continue reading...Mini Samosas
25. October 2008
Ingredients: For the covering- 1 cup maida (refined wheat flour), 1 tsp ajwain, 1 tsp oil, Salt to taste, Warm water to knead dough. For the filling- 1/2 cup moong dal; soaked in water for few hours and the ground to fine paste, 1/2 tsp jeera (cumin seeds), 1/4 tsp heeng (asafoetida), 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp coriander (dhania) powder, 1/2 tsp garam [...]
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10. November 2009
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