Simply Delicious Recipes

A very happy holi to all my friends. Holi is a festival of colors and is a two day celebration that begins with Holika Dahan and is concluded by playing with colors. It marks end of evil thoughts and sharing of warmth and love. The beauty of the festival is due to the delicacies made… Continue reading Puran Poli (Sweet stuffed Indian bread)

Ingredients: 1 1/2 kg doodhi (bottlegourd), 250 gms khoya; crumbled, 300 gms sugar, 1/2 cup ghee, 8-10 elaichi (green cardamom) powdered, A handful of dry fruits as per your choice, Few drops of green food color (optional). Method: Peel and grate doodhi, then hold between your palms and press to drain out excess liquid. (Use… Continue reading Doodhi Halwa (Bottlegourd Pudding)

Misal Pav is traditional prepared in the central Indian state of Maharashtra. ‘Misal’ literally means a mixture. The dish is a mixture of spicy curry prepared of ‘matki’ or ‘moth beans’, boiled potatoes, onions, fresh coriander and ‘farsan’, which is another mixture of ‘Indian Savory snacks’ like sev, gathiya, peanuts, mathri, boondi, etc. While ‘Kolhapuri… Continue reading Spicy Misal Pav

Ingredients: For the stuffing – 200 gms paneer; grated, 1 capsicum (green bell pepper), finely chopped, 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies, 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 1/2 tsp mustard paste, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, 1/2 tsp coriander powder, Salt… Continue reading Cottage Cheese Puffs

Ingredients: 3 large and firm tomatoes; cut into thick slices, 10 green onions; alongwith the green of about 4″ long, 1/3 cup olive oil, 1 tbsp Wine Vinegar, 2 tbsp fresh basil; chopped, Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, Few sprigs of parsley; chopped. Method: In a bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper… Continue reading Grilled Tomato and Green Onion Platter

‘Appe’ is commonly prepared in Southern India and Maharashtra. The batter is similar to that of ‘idli’ but this recipe could be prepared as sweet too. Will post that recipe soon. This is the traditional savory recipe for appe. The photo posted here was taken at one of the South-Indian joints we visit regularly. Ingredients:… Continue reading Appe (Paddu)

Ingredients: 120ml cranberry juice, 80ml apple juice, 1 long and thick cinnamon stick, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 200ml water. Method: Combine juices with water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Then add the cinnamon sticks and sugar and simmer over low flame until sugar is dissolved. Strain and serve hot.

‘Ghavan’ is a traditional Maharashtrian food which is similar to the ‘Dosa’ we get in the South India. Though the recipe I have given here is not exactly traditional, it forms a great breakfast. Light and easy to digest and delicious too. Best food to be had just after recovering from any illness. Ingredients: 1… Continue reading Sour Curd Ghavan

Ingredients: 200gms chicken mince, 1 tsp finely chopped garlic, 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies, 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves, Salt and red chilli powder as per taste, 1/2 tsp garam masala powder, Oil. Method: Mix together all the ingredients and divide into 4 equal portions. Grease the skewers with some oil and arrange… Continue reading Quick Chicken Kebabs

An unusual recipe of ‘raita’ made with pomegranate. The raita is made up of creamy yogurt, with red crystals of pomegranate that gives a blushing pink color to it, makes it more attractive. The best part of this raita is that you need not have it with your food, but eat it as a filler… Continue reading Pomegranate Raita (Salad)