FALAFEL Falafel is deep fried patty prepared from chickpeas or broad beans/fava beans and generally served with pita, hummus, salad, etc. or it also may be eaten alone as a snack with any dip or served in mezze platter. This delicious and healthy dish is popular street food of Mediterranean cuisine. Falafelis usually made with…
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LETTUCE SOUP
Lettuce is a leafy green or also known as salad leaves, originated in ancient Egypt but at present it is cultivated in USA , China and India. There are around 11 to 16 types of lettuce that are cultivated from whcih Iceberg, Romaine, leaf etc. are most common. Lettuce are more often used for salads…
Mangomisu
MANGOMISU Mangomisu or Mango Tiramisu is a fruity and twisted version of popular Italian dessert tiramisu. Summer not only brings scorching heat but it also brings luscious and delicious Mangoes. Mangoes, the king of fruit, are available in abundance, so mango desserts are better choice. Mangomisu is a quick , easy and delicious dessert option…
Red Chilli Pickle
RED CHILLI PICKLE Pickles are a special condiment in the Indian cuisine. There are a large range of pickles prepared in Indian households. There are pickles which can be stored and consumed whole year and there are pickles which can be consumed fresh.Today I have prepared red chilli pickle. This flavourful, spicy, sweet and tangy…
PALAK PANEER
PALAK PANEER Palak Paneer is very popular paneer dish which is staple in North India and one if the most commonly made Paneer dish. As its name says this is a spinach curry and cottage cheese preparation.There are many ways to make palak paneer, here I have made very simple and basic palak paneer. In…
SING PAK ( PEANUT BARS)
SING PAK (PEANUT BARS) Peanuts also known as groundnuts, goober and pinder in the USA, monkey nuts in the UK is a legume crop grown mainly for its edible seeds. It is widely grown in the tropical and sub tropical areas.Peanuts are similar taste wise and nutrition wise to walnuts and almonds. These oil seeds…
RED /PURPLE CABBAGE SOUP
PURPLE/RED CABBAGE SOUP Purple/red cabbage is a kind of cabbage which is dark red/ purple in colour. However the plant changes colour according the PH value of the soil. It tastes similar to green cabage but red cabbage has many nutrients. It has high content of vitamin C and K and vitamin A and B6…
RAW TURMERIC CURRY ( KACCHI HALDI KI SABZI)
RAW TURMERIC CURRY(KACCHI HALDI KI SABZI) Turmeric powder is one of the basic spices for cooking any cuisine. As we know, turmeric is best antiseptic and immunity booster. In Ayurveda , turmeric is being used as a medicine from centuries.Raw turmeric roots are available in abundance in winter. We generally used it in fresh pickle,…
PAIND
Winter is season when we get chance to consume more & more healthy food. Fresh juices, green salads, piping hot soups, raab & top of all are various types of winter special Paaks & all… These winter specials helps us in improving immunity & inner body heat. Paind is one of such, which is made…
WALNUT CARAMEL SHRIKHAND ( MATTHO)
WALNUT CARAMEL SHRIKHAND(MATTHO) Shrikhand is an Indian sweet dish, very popular in Gujarat and Maharashtra. Mattho is a shrikhand like sweet, prepared in a similary way but Mattho is thinner than shrikhand and usually fresh fruits are added in it. Key ingredients of both sweets are hung curd and sugar. Mattho is one if the…
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