Recipes

Easy recipe for hostel students

In this article, I will share an easy-to-make, one dish meal recipe that is bound to become your go-to food regardless of where you stay. However, you will appreciate it extra if you stay in a hostel/ PG/ Student flat. It takes only few minutes and ingredients that we use often in most of our dishes.

Paneer pakora recipe

Delicious paneer (cheese) pakora recipe.

Five best homemade chutneys to make your meals tastier

In Indian meals, chutneys are a must to make the meals complete. This article provides an account of five delicious chutneys that keeps our taste buds busy. It gives an account of the number of required ingredients and the detailed procedure to be followed for making the chutney.

How to make tasty and nutritious Dal Kebabs with an easy recipe

Incorporate vegetables and pulses into your diet through this tasty dal kebab recipe. It is the perfect solution to make your fussy child eat his vegetables and dals, which makes for a healthy and delicious vegetarian snack. Check my own personal recipe as well as the nutrition quotient of the dal kebab in this article.

What to do when faced with cooking disasters ?

What do you do if the food gets too oily or salty or overcooked? How do you save a dish that has been destroyed? Can you reduce the oil in a dish or cut down the chilli. The next time a dish doesn't come out the way you expected it to, try these cooking hacks.

How to make traditional Christmas Cake / Rich Plum Cake recipe

Traditional Christmas cake is a rich fruit cake. It has a strong, distinctive aroma, is soft and moist and tastes absolutely fantastic. Traditional plum cake recipes follow the same basic method of soaking dry fruits in alcohol, though there are minor variations. This is my family recipe of the traditional Christmas Cake.

Punjabi Dhaba-style aloo paratha recipe with tangy tomato chutney

Here is an easy to follow recipe for a Dhaba style aloo paratha recipe served with yummy tomato chutney. The aloo paratha tastes just like the ones that are served in Punjabi Dhabas. For the complete procedure of making the aloo paratha read the article.

What to do to immediately fix extra salty food ?: Part-2

This article explains various foods which can be added to the prepared meals to immediately reduce extra salt. Foods like sauces, potatoes, onions, flour dough, starch etc can instantly bring down salt concentration thereby fixing extra salty food instantly.

Recipe for dry mixed vegetable korma

A dry mixed vegetable dish that is easy to make, uses whatever is in the fridge and is loaded with flavours and nutrition. The dish combines different vegetables and is a good way to eat a number of vegetables at one meal.

Cheesy, Crunchy Eggs on Toast with Veggies breakfast recipe

Do you have a fussy little eater at home, who says no to vegetables? This egg on toast recipe is packed with the goodness of real vegetables. It is healthy, full of vitamins and minerals and makes a wonderful start of the day. It is also easy to prepare.

Recipe for channa dal and red chilli chutney (without coconut)

The ubiquitous chutney a necessary accompaniment to every South Indian breakfast has different variations. This simple recipe for channa dal and red chilli chutney is flavourful and balances the otherwise bland main dishes.

South Indian tomato rice recipe with a twist

A traditional South Indian tomato rice recipe with a twist. Tomato rice is a wholesome meal, but here the pulses used in the preparation are coarsely ground instead of being used whole. The change provides a unique flavour to the tomato rice.

Recipe of prawn salad with plum tomatoes and fresh salad leaves

Take the humble salad to a different level with this healthy, delicious and easy to put together a recipe. It is a salad that is good enough to be had as a meal. Enjoy the flavours and the benefits that come with eating healthy.

Mangora recipe - a chilli hot, crunchy snack

A traditional savoury snack from Rajasthan made with just three main ingredients. It is a vegetarian food item that can be made in advance. It stays for days, unrefrigerated and tastes better with time. Give this family special (mine) a try.

How to make South Indian (Chennai-style) Mutton Biryani

South Indian biryani, especially that made in Chennai is different from the Awadhi (Lucknow), Mughlai (Delhi) and Hyderabadi biryanis. This is how biryani is traditionally made in Tamil Nadu. You will find it served at weddings and feasts that call for celebrations.

Eggless semolina, almond and honey cake recipe

Cakes are perfect for a party or as a snack. And cakes made with semolina (suji/rava) are nutritious as well. Add some almonds and replace sugar with honey and you have a healthier version of a sinful treat. You can't go wrong with this tried and tested eggless semolina cake.

A simple, nutritious dinner recipe of meatballs with vegetables

A quick recipe for a healthy meal. A dish that is filling, nutritious and tasty as well. This meatball with mushrooms, asparagus and avocado meal is all this. It uses very few ingredients and gets ready in a snap. The ingredients are packed with nutrition and heart-friendly fats. And it's keto friendly as well.

How to make a vegetable biryani using an electric rice cooker

Biryani is a popular dish not only in our country but also in many parts of the world. It is a delicious spicy preparation and this article gives a step by step method of making vegetable biryani using an electric rice cooker.

Kashmiri Saffron: World's best herb

Don't you want to boost metabolism and prevent cardiovascular diseases? Do you know a spice that boosts memory and helps in memory retention? Read this article to know more about Kashmir's famous herb widely used all over the world.

What to do to immediately fix extra salty food ? Part 1

This article explains various tips which help to correct extra amount of salt we accidentally add while preparing food. Instead of throwing everything in garbage, we can patiently make use of these tricks to save time, efforts and large amount of food prepared.

Delicious brinjal curry(Brinjal Gojju)-my moms best recipe!

We know that the cooking style differs from place to place and the taste varies. In this article, I am going to share the secret of preparing a delicious brinjal recipe that is cooked by my mom. I eat a lot when my mom cooks this recipe. Everyone in my family loves this recipe. I wish all others who read this article shall definitely try this great recipe.

Rawa Cookies recipe - A Healthy option

Are you searching for a healthy recipe for home-made cookies? Cookies are normally made from refined flour or maida, which is considered unhealthy. Cookies made from rawa/sooji/semolina are a healthier choice. These rawa cookies are made using a few basic ingredients. Check the recipe.

Fish Pickle recipe using shark fish

Fish are a healthy source of protein, minerals and vitamins. They are also rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Do you know that fish can be pickled? This Indian style fish pickle packs in all the goodness of fish. The fish pickle is easy to prepare and can be stored for a few months.

Simple recipes for first-time cooks

What to pack into a kid's lunch box? How about some quick and healthy recipes that are loaded with vegetables and make a yummy meal that your kids will love. These meals are so easy to fix that 'daddy' can also get them ready. They are nutritious too, so you can dig into them as well.

How to make Chocolate at home

In this article I will help you in making yummy chocolate right at home. This recipe requires 4 ingredients that you can buy at a supermarket. This recipe makes the perfect gift to give loved ones, friends or even to gift to yourself.