Foods to cook in September



September’s Best: Delicacies with Eggplant, Kiwi, Pomegranate and Peru


These days, most of the fruits and veggies are available in the market throughout the year due to the availability of hybrid crops, artificial climate controlled farming, and so on. However, there is a traditional season for every fruit and vegetable; and somehow even today Mother Nature ensures that these fruits and veggies taste best when they are “in season”!

So, now that September is here, would you be able to figure out what veggies and fruits are in season? Just stroll around the market and you will find these fruits and veggies grabbing your attention with their flawless and fresh looks! Bright and purple eggplants, beautifully striped green watermelons, soft and velvety kiwis, pleasingly white cauliflowers, and vibrant red Pomegranate and crunchy guava. Indeed, what a wonderful collection September offers us – the best of veggies to make desi and continental dishes, and amazing fruits to make salads and juices. Indeed, there’s a lot of interesting stuff to try out in the kitchen now.

The Eggplant is a very versatile vegetable. Whether you want to make a spicy bhartha or a quick stir-fried subzi, it is a quick and handy option to cook on any day. In this mailer, we present you with two off-beat recipes with eggplants – a tongue-tickling Eggplant Chaat, and an exotic Baked Eggplants Topped with Curds. You will love both. Cauliflower too is on par with eggplant when it comes to convenience and versatility. You can many any-many tasty Indian dishes as well as continental delights with it. You can even use it to make low-fat white sauce for pastas and other baked dishes! Here we show you how to make comforting Cauliflower Soup and interesting Cauliflower Stir fry.

When it comes to fruits, this season offers you Kiwis, Pomegranate, and < Watermelons. Although watermelons are construed to be a summer fruit, you get the best ones in September! This refreshing fruit fits well into salads like the Watermelon Orange and Feta Salad, as well as rejuvenating drinks like the Watermelon and Coconut Water Drink. Kiwi also combines well with coconut water as you can see in the Kiwi Infused Coconut Water. You can also combine Kiwi with other fruits as in the case of the Sweet Lime and Kiwi Juice. Pomegranate too is another healthy and tasty fruit that everybody loves. While you can have it as a regular juice or milkshake, we suggest you also experiment with interesting alternatives like the Pomegranate Tea, and Boondi and Pomegranate Raita. Next time you buy guavas too, we suggest you try not only the Guava Punch but the Peru Subzi too!

It’s time to head to the market and load your bags with the best of the season! Your taste buds will love the burst of fresh flavor that only seasonal produce can give. Enjoy nature’s bounty.

List of Top Fruits and Vegetables in season for September in India
List of Top Fruits and Vegetables in season for September in India
1. Eggplant
2. Pomegranate
3. Watermelons
4. Cauliflower
5. Kiwis
6. Spinach
7. Chawli leaves
8. Sweet potato
9. Guava
10. Custard apple

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Foods to cook in October



Indian Foods to Cook in October

October is upon us; and with it a bounty of fresh veggies and fruits. Refreshed by the rains, Mother Earth gives us her best – sweet beets, crunchy Brussel sprouts, vibrant broccoli, crisp cabbage and juicy apples! Sometimes, the sight of these veggies and fruits flooding the market is so tempting that we end up loading our baskets with these even if we didn’t intend to. While each of us is aware of a few recipes using these, we always keep yearning for more recipes and more tasty ways to enjoy the season’s best. So, feast your eyes on these interesting recipes, of exciting dishes using these ingredients. These are not the usual recipes! We have picked something special for each veggie and fruit. Each of these is a must-try.

Take beetroot for example. You can make lovely juices and stir-fries or try a delicious Beetroot Rice recipe, which you can pack in your lunch box tomorrow. The Beetroot and Chickpea Dip is equally exotic. When beetroot is in season, you should go for this instead of tomato-based or cheesy dips. With the nutty taste of chickpea and the pleasant sweetness of beetroot, this dip is a real delight. Its beautiful pink hue makes it all the more attractive.

Cute little Brussel sprouts are equally eye-catching. A cabbage-like appearance in a tiny form factor makes this veggie very interesting, especially for children who insist on buying some every time they set eyes on it. It looks like a ‘toy cabbage’ to them! The Brussel-Sprouts and Spring Onion Stir fry is an amazing way to cook this exotic veggie. It has a crunchy mouth-feel and yummy taste, which the whole family will enjoy.

Then there’s Broccoli. There’s nothing you can’t do with this! You can make so many varieties of dishes, ranging from soups and starters to main course with it! The Broccoli Pizza Pie is one such flavor-packed, multi-textured delight that will sweep you off your feet. So is the Broccoli Bell Pepper and Cheese Quesadillas, a sumptuous snack that you will love to sink your feet into.

Fresh, leafy green cabbage is another tempting offer of this month! It lends itself to making everything from clear soups to salads, and is also used as a substitute for onions by many. The crunchy, lemon-tinged Cabbage Kachumber and the melt-in-the-mouth Cabbage Dhokla are two delectable desi treats made with cabbage. The Cabbage Kachumber is capable of perking up even a simple everyday meal while the innovative Cabbage Dhokla will make your tea-time special.

Apple, in season in October, is a very versatile fruit, which not only suits fruity indulgences like juices and puddings but also combines well with veggies to make salads like the Lettuce and Apple Salad. The apple is an ideal ingredient to make desserts, and the Apple Pie is an undisputable proof of this fact. In this collection, we offer you a different option – the Eggless Apple Cake, a soft and tasty delicacy that will appeal to young and old alike. Here, slices of apple are arranged like a beautiful rose, atop a base of plain flour dough, flavored gently with vanilla and cardamom. It looks so awesome nobody can refuse a bite! Serve it warm laced with honey or with a scoop of ice-cream to make it even more special.

Indeed, October is the time for culinary experiments. There is so much to try and taste using the best of the season’s crops. So, next time you go to the market, look out for the splurge of seasonal delights and relish them at their best.

Guava (also called as Peru) They are freely available in this month and you can try these below recipes :
Guava Punch, Guava Chutney, Watermelon and Guava Juice

List of Top Fruits and Vegetables in season for October in India

  Fruits and Vegetables in season for October
1. Beetroot
2. Broccoli
3. Cabbage
4. Apple
5. Guava
6. Pomegranate
7. Custard apple
8. Passion fruit
9. Dill or suva
10. Brinjal


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Foods to cook in November



Indian Foods to Cook in November

Nothing can match the goodness, taste or freshness of season’s vegetables. How often we have heard grandpas and grandmas tell us to eat ‘what grows in our garden’ – in today’s context, it might not literally refer to foods grown in our backyard, but what they mean is that we should eat foods that grow naturally in a particular season without any artificial environmental control (like artificial lighting, temperature control to grow summer veggies in winter and vice versa!) They would say just sprinkle the seeds and Mother Nature will take care of the rest – this is true only of seasonal veggies and fruits.

How do you know what is in season? Just look around the in the market – the seasonal produce will be everywhere, and in abundance. What’s ‘in’ in November? Let’s check it out…

1. Avocado
Gifted with abundant nutrients, a mellow flavour and creamy texture, the avocado lends itself to numerous recipes ranging from sandwiches and salads to smoothies and milkshakes. Many people use it as a substitute for buttery spreads on their breakfast toast. The Avocado and Coconut Crostini is a delicious starter made with this yummy fruit. You can also make accompaniments like the Avocado and Feta Mash, which is an awesome combo for your breakfast toast; or the Avocado Dip, which goes well with Corn Chips with Salsa and Avocado Dip.

2. Pomegranate
Who can resist popping some brightly-coloured, juicy and fresh pomegranate into their mouth! Tasty and juicy, this fruit is a peppy addition to salads, juices, raitas and what not. Pomegranate Tea is a tasty beverage that is also very rejuvenating. The Pear and Pomegranate Salad and the Boondi and Pomegranate Raita are awesome accompaniments that are sure to boost the appeal of any meal. The best part is that all these are very easy to make so you can try them right away…

3. Oranges
Yippeee! Oranges are here and freely available in Nov and Dec and you will very always find them sweet in taste and very rarely sour. With a refreshingly tangy-sweet flavour, the orange is also a very handy fruit. If you keep an orange in your handbag, you can easily peel and eat it when you are hungry or thirsty – it is sure to reboot your energy levels. Its unique flavour also lends itself to the preparation of many dishes. While juices and salads are common fare, we show you some innovative ways to use oranges –milky-tangy desserts like the Orange Kheer and Orange Ice Cream, and an exotic accompaniment from Lebanese cuisine, the Orange Sesame Tabbouleh.

4. Celery
The excitingly crunchy texture and delicate, mildly-salty taste of celery has made it very popular. In many households, celery is stocked up regularly like Coriander, Mint, Potatoes and other staples. Its awesome flavour lends itself to many continental dishes, although it is used sometimes in Indian cooking too. Our favourites, however, are the Celery Soup, and starter-cum-snacks like the Cheesy Carrot and Celery Cigars and the Cheese Celery Garlic Toast.

5. Guava ( also called as Peru)
They are freely available in this month and you can try these below recipes :
Guava Punch, Guava Chutney, Watermelon and Guava Juice

6. Sweet Lime (also called as Mosambi)
Mosambi’s are freely available in November and December and you will very always find them sweet in taste and very rarely sour.
Some recipes are : Sweet Lime Pomegranate and Apple Juice, Mara Mara Juice

Have a go at these, and look up our website for more exciting dishes with these ingredients.

List of Top Fruits and Vegetables in season for November in India

List of Top Fruits and Vegetables in season for November in India
1. Avocado
2. Pomegranate
3. Oranges
4. Celery
5. Guava
6. Sweet Lime also called Mosambi
7. Cranberries
8. Grapes
9. Passion fruit
10. Custard apple
11. Chawli leaves
12. Brinjal

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Foods to cook in December



Indian Foods to Cook in December

Winter is here, and with it come the best crops of bright and shiny fruits and veggies like strawberry and Carrots! It is time to enjoy the caress of the cold wind, just as we celebrated the monsoon and basked in the warm sun before that. Whatever form she takes on, Mother Nature is always resplendent and worth our love and attention!

Interestingly, many of you would have noticed that we feel happier spending more time in the kitchen in the winter, because well, the warmth of the kitchen is kind of soothing! Lots of people love to bake in the winter, not just because Christmas is around the corner, but also because the aroma of melting butter and caramelized sugar just warms your heart in the winter months.

Oh well, there is just too much to enjoy in December – and a month seems like too little time, so let’s not delay any longer. Pick up your shopping bags and head to the market. Load it with the best and brightest of the seasonal fruits and veggies – firm, red strawberries, flawlessly green surti papadi, juicy carrots; bright and fresh sarson and of course, the season’s very special kand, Purple Yam.

It’s nice to make salads with carrots and subzis with kand and surti papadi, but also do something different. Try the Clean Sweep, Carrot and Parsley Juice or the all-time favourite Gajar ka Halwa. Go for regional specialties like Lilva Rice, Oondhiya and Sarson ka Saag, and indulge in delicacies like Kand Aloo Pakoda, Kand Tikki and Kand Wafers! Strawberries, of course, are just right for dessert – make them into a mouth-watering Strawberry Mousse or Strawberry Praline Cake, or simply relish them as Strawberries in Custard Sauce.

List of Top Fruits and Vegetables in season for December in India

List of Top Fruits and Vegetables in season for December in India
1. Strawberry
2. Surti Papadi
3. Carrots
4. Kand called Purple Yam
5. Guava called Peru
6. Sweet Lime called Mosambi
7. Orange called Narangi
8. Fresh Green Garlic
9. Amla
10. Ponkh (Hurda)
11. Chawli leaves
12. Grapefruit
13. Figs

Guava (also called as Peru) They are freely available in this month and you can try these below recipes :
Guava Punch, Guava Chutney, Watermelon and Guava Juice

Sweet Lime also called as Mosambi: Mosambi’s are freely available in November and December and you will very always find them sweet in taste and very rarely sour.
Some recipes are : Sweet Lime Pomegranate and Apple Juice, Mara Mara Juice

Orange : Orange’s are freely available in November and December and you will very always find them sweet in taste and very rarely sour. Orange Kheer, Orange Tabbouleh

Fresh Green Garlic Green garlic is young garlic which is harvested before the cloves have begun to mature. The resulting vegetable resembles a scallion, with a deep green stalk and a pale white bulb. They are available in winter months and can be used to make many recipes. Garlic Rotis, Oondhiya, Green Garlic Spread

If you have tried all these and still have lots more of these seasonal produce left, head straight to our website or open our app and pick out from the endless number of recipes we have there!

Happy Cooking!

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Foods to cook in February


Best Indian Foods for February Most fruits and veggies are available throughout the year these days, but it takes our palate just a second to spot which ones are in season, and which ones not! The season’s best, the fruits and veggies that Mother Nature offers us in that period of time are bursting with flavour, juicy to the core and absolutely irresistible! They look so bright and attractive that you cannot cross them in the market without buying some – and they are easy on the pocket too when the season peaks. In fact, when something is in season, you would have noticed that it tastes great even when had raw, or just boiled and seasoned elegantly.

We strolled down the marketplace to figure out what’s in season in February, and we found a bounty of tasty veggies and fruits.

16 Indian Foods that are in season in February
16 Indian Foods that are in season in February
1. Green grapes
2. Black grapes
3. Pomegranate
4. Dragon fruit
5. Raspberry
6. Blueberry
7. Blackberry
8. Strawberries
9. Oranges
10. Carrots
11. Broccoli
12. Green peas
13. Surti papdi
14. Sweet potato
15. Fenugreek leaves
16. Spinach

Whoa, what a bounty! You can see that this is a rather vast spread with which you can make delicious Indian recipes, ranging from sorbets and raitas to subzis and parathas too. The mellow sweetness of sweet potatoes, the succulence of spinach, the pleasant bitterness of fenugreek leaves, the tangy juiciness of berries and oranges, not to forget the versatility of carrots and green peas – in their own way, each of these fruits and veggies is very tasty and useful to make a wide spread of dishes!

Once you pick these up from the market, we highly recommend trying out the following recipes. You can also find many more such recipes using these ingredients on our website.

Since time immemorial, the Indian physicians have always recommended eating local and seasonal produce. This is one of our time-tested methods of staying hale and healthy. Although this common wisdom has been forgotten in these times when most veggies and fruits are available throughout the year, it does help to seek out the local, fresh, seasonal produce and consume that more than others. So, next time you visit the market, be conscious about what’s in season and plan your purchases accordingly! It’s now time to enjoy February’s bounty!

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modak | steamed modak | Ukadiche Modak for Ganesh Chaturthi recipe | modak made with mould | modak handmade recipe | with 20 amazing images. Here is the Modak recipe made of rice flour shells filled with a succulent mixture of jaggery and coconut. It’s Ganesh Chaturthi ! Time to make umpteen varieties of modak, Ganesha’s favourite. The authentic sweet filling on the inside of a modak (steamed modak) consists of freshly grated coconut and jaggery. Many people also use dry coconut with nuts and poppy seeds as well. Do not overcook the jaggery mixture, as it will harden once it has cooled. Ukadiche Modak which is steamed modak is specially made during the first day of Ganesh Chaturti to welcome him. While this mouth-watering modak delicacy is an inseparable part of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, you can try and make it more often as it is a tasty treat for the whole family, especially the young ones. Offering to Ganesha usually concludes with an offering of 11 or 21 Steamed handmade modaks. On Sankashti Chaturthi which occurs every month and Angarki Chaturthi, steamed modak is made as an offering to the lord. We also have the recipe of modak made with modak mould. Enjoy modak | steamed modak | Ukadiche Modak for Ganesh Chaturthi recipe | modak made with mould | modak handmade recipe with detailed step by step photos.

methi mutter malai | punjabi methi matar malai | methi matar malai | with 35 amazing images. To make methi mutter malai we add salt to fenugreek and keep it aside for 15 minutes. We squeeze out and discard the water. Then we cook the fenugreek leaves in oil and keep aside. After that we cook onions and add a prepared paste of garlic, cashew nuts, ginger and khus khus. Add tomato pulp, dry masala powder, green peas and sautéed fenugreek. Add milk, sugar and cream and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Your methi matar malai is ready. Methi and mutter are a super-hit combination as their flavours complement each other well. Add to this a fragrant masala paste, an even more zestful freshly-ground dry masala, tangy tomato pulp and all, and you have an irresistible methi mutter malai on the table. I would like to share some important tips to make the perfect punjabi methi matar malai. 1. The quantity of cream can be adjusted to taste and preference. 2. Consistency of the methi mutter malai gravy should be medium thick so adjust it by adding more or less water at this stage. 3. Sprinkle salt on fenugreek leaves and keep aside for 15 minutes. Squeeze out the water and discard it. This is the trick to get rid of the bitterness of methi leaves. punjabi methi matar malai is best accompained with Chapati, Masalawali Toovar Dal and Cooked Rice, it gives you the satisfaction of having had a wholesome and tasty meal. Enjoy methi mutter malai | punjabi methi matar malai | methi matar malai | with detailed step by step photos and video below.

amla murabba recipe | amla ka murraba | with amazing 22 images. An invaluable winter preserve. Amlas (Indian gooseberries) are a major ingredient in several herbal tonics as they are reputed to be good for the liver, eyes and stomach. Amlas are the richest known source of Vitamin C. Amlas are abundantly available during the winter months. I actually buy a large quantity of this fruit each year to make amla ka murraba. Whole amlas simmered in a cardamom and saffron flavoured syrup is one of my personal favourites. There are several traditional recipes for making this amla murraba. Some soak the amlas in alum (phitkari) overnight whilst others sun-dry amlas. I find it easiest to cook the amlas in boiling water to get rid of all its bitter juices. The entire process takes about 2 to 3 days. First the amlas are simmered in a thin sugar syrup and left aside for 2 days during which the amlas slowly and gradually soak in the syrup. On the third day, the syrup is boiled again along with the flavouring to a thick honey like consistency and the amlas are added. The thick syrup helps in the preservation of the amla murraba and also complements the sharp and acidic amla taste. When preserved for a long period of time, the syrup of the amla ka murraba turns to a dark brown to an almost black colour and takes in all the goodness of the amlas. I am sure you will enjoy this amla murabba recipe as much I have enjoyed making it for you. Learn to make amla murabba recipe | amla ka murraba | with step by step photos below.

puran poli recipe | Gujarati puran poli | authentic puran poli | vedmi | with amazing 29 images. Puran poli is a famous sweet Indian flat-bread. There is the Gujarati puran poli and Maharashtrian puran poli ways of making it. The difference between two is the dals used, the Gujarati puran poli is made using toovar dal while the Maharashtrian puran poli uses chana dal. We focus here on how to make Gujarati puran poli? We have used simple ingredients like toovar dal, jaggery, saffron, ghee and elaichi to make Gujarati puran poli. The dough of Gujarati puran poli is made using whole wheat flour and oil. The perfect preparation of Gujarati puran poli is considered a highly-skilled task… an art actually! Its unique flavour and characteristic aroma can be attributed to the special Indian spices used. Gujarati puran poli is also known as vedmi in Gujarat and uppittu in Malayalam. puran poli is rich in flavours is a great option to be served in festive season. Puran poli has a lot many variations and is prepared in different ways in all across the country. Puran poli also works as a great tiffin treat, it is like wise loved by adults and kids. When i have left-over made from dinner, my family prefers having it next morning as breakfast with a hot cup of tea. You can also try other traditional Gujarati rotis like Padvali Roti, it tastes great with Aamras and Satpadi Roti which tastes awesome as it is or can be enjoyed with any subzi. Enjoy puran poli recipe | Gujarati puran poli | authentic puran poli | vedmi | with detailed step by step photos and video below.

The mushy sweetness of cooked apples and the crunchy nuttiness of walnuts are a made-for-each-other match. Here, this admirable duo comes to you in the form of a tasty Apple Halwa prepared with sautéed apples, mawa and milk cooked with sugar and walnuts. While this gives the perfect flavour and texture, a dash of vanilla imparts an aroma that kids cannot resist. You could prepare this as an after-school tiffin for your kids, or as an anytime treat for your whole family, but make sure you serve it within an hour or preparation after which the flavours tend to wane.

clear soup with mushroom and baby corn recipe | mushroom baby corn soup | healthy Indian clear soup with vegetables | with 22 amazing images. clear soup with mushroom and baby corn recipe | mushroom baby corn soup | healthy Indian clear soup with vegetables is a healthy soup which is perfect for a nourishing dinner. Learn how to make mushroom baby corn soup. To make clear soup with mushroom and baby corn, heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the mushrooms, baby corn, carrot, spring onions, French beans and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Add the vegetable stock, salt and pepper, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Add the lemon juice and mix well. Serve hot with chillies in vinegar, soy sauce and red chilli sauce. Mushroom baby corn soup is a convenient soup that you can prepare quickly and easily if you have vegetable stock on hand. All you need to do is sauté some crunchy and colourful veggies with green chillies for spice, add vegetable stock, season it, and serve it hot with some tongue-tickling Oriental sauces. Voila, a mouth-watering treat is ready within minutes! With myriad veggies, this clear soup with mushroom and baby corn gives you a multi-textured experience that burgeons with the vibrant flavours of the sauces. The fibre in it adds satiety value at dinner time and avoids binge eating. This healthy Indian clear soup with vegetables is a wise pick for those on a low carb or low calorie diet. Diabetics and heart patients can enjoy this antioxidant soup and benefit by reducing oxidative damage to the cells and nerves. You can also try other clear soup recipes like Clear Soup with Spinach and Mushrooms and Mixed Vegetable Clear Soup. Tips for clear soup with mushroom and baby corn. Serve clear soup with mushroom and baby corn with soya sauce. This is a MUST, use a little soya sauce and it will transform the soup. Enjoy clear soup with mushroom and baby corn recipe | mushroom baby corn soup | healthy Indian clear soup with vegetables | with step by step photos.

Gujarati batata vada recipe | bataka vada Indian snack | aloo vada | with 42 amazing images. Gujarati batata vada recipe | bataka vada Indian snack | aloo vada is a tasty Indian snack is a traditional fare from the land of Gujarat. To make Gujarati batata vada, heat the oil in a broad pan, add the ginger-green chilli paste, turmeric powder, coriander, lemon juice, potatoes, sugar and salt, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the flame, cool and divide the mixture into 10 equal portions. Roll out each portion into a round and keep aside. Heat the oil in a kadhai. Dip the potato rounds in the prepared batter and deep-fry a few at a time on a medium flame, till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides. Drain on absorbent paper and serve hot with green chutney. Bataka vada Indian snack is another Gujarati dish that has broken all geographical and cultural barriers to become world-famous! nothing but crisp potato fritters encased in a gram flour batter, these are enjoyed occasionally by all… while some even go a step ahead and make it a part of their weekly or even daily routine! The batter for this Gujarati batata vada is same as the Mumbai style vada, but this recipe is devoid of garlic and instead it is perked up with some lemon juice and sugar, which is quite often used to make Gujarati sabzis. Serve this aloo vada with green chutney. Try more Gujarati farsan recipes. Not only there are a wide variety of faraans or snacks prepared on special occasions and to entertain guests, but also enjoyed with tea on any normal day. Tips for Gujarati batata vada. 1. To make the batter, note that the quantity of the water depends on the quality of the besan. So add water gradually. 2. Ensure that the batter is lump free so it coats the vada well. Use a whisk preferably. 3. Some Gujaratis do not add turmeric powder to the Batata vada. You can avoid it if you wish to. 4. You can make the vada and keep them refrigerated till frying. Enjoy with Gujarati batata vada recipe | bataka vada Indian snack | aloo vada | step by step photos.

broccoli carrot soup | indian broccoli carrot soup | healthy broccoli carrot soup | carrot broccoli soup | with 14 amazing images. This Indian Clear Broccoli and Carrot Soup recipe shows you how to make a soothing clear soup with crunchy and colourful veggies like broccoli and carrots, which compete and contrast with each other in appearance and flavour. Broccoli Carrot Soup is a super healthy soup which you can have as a low carb soup made of broccoli, carrots and onions. Broccoli is a good source of Vitamin C which boosts the immune system and fights off cancers, heart disease and protects the body from free radical damage. Carrot is great for the eyes.They relieve constipation, high blood pressure, have fibre and lower cholesterol. While onions, garlic and celery enhance the flavour of this Broccoli Carrot Soup, sun-dried tomatoes impart an exciting tanginess. When down with a bug or cold, I turn to this warm Clear Broccoli and Carrot Soup. Garnish the Clear Broccoli and Carrot Soup with grated Parmesan cheese and serve fresh and hot. Apart from Clear Broccoli and Carrot Soup check our other healthy clear soups to have a larger choice. Enjoy how to make Clear Broccoli and Carrot Soup recipe with detailed step by step photos below.

amla pickle recipe | amla achar | Indian gooseberry pickle | with 18 amazing images. This spicy amla pickle recipe is a true tongue-tickler, with the perfect masala for tangy amlas! Ideal to serve with any meal, it tastes especially great with rice and dal. amla achar has a lingering flavour, which is both spicy and sour, thanks to the use of various spices and seeds ranging from fennel and fenugreek seeds to chilli powder and asafoetida. The fennel and nigella are crushed and added to the Indian gooseberry pickle to give an immense boost to its flavour and aroma. Using mustard oil too gives the amla pickle a classic flavour. Let the amla pickle soak for two hours before relishing it. You can also store amla achar in the refrigerator for later use. Tips for amla pickle recipe. 1. Buy good quality amla that are firm, without any bruises and wash them in clean water before boiling. 2. Cook amlas on a medium flame for 6 minutes, while stirring it occasionally. This helps to soften the amla. Do not overcook the amlas as they will lose their shape. Have a go at other delectable pickles like the Quick Carrot and Capsicum Pickle and Raw Papaya Pickle. Enjoy amla pickle recipe | amla achar | Indian gooseberry pickle | with step by step photos below.

churma ladoo recipe | Rajasthani churma ladoo | atta churma ladoo | with 23 amazing images. churma ladoo recipe is an Rajasthani churma ladoo and also called atta churma ladoo as its made from whole wheat flour. churma ladoo is made from only 5 ingredients like whole wheat flour, jaggery, ghee, grated coconut and sesame seeds. Convenient to serve and richer in flavour, here we present the famous Rajasthani churma in ladoo form! Traditional churma, sweetened with jaggery and enhanced with coconut and sesame seeds, is shaped into Rajasthani churma ladoos that are easy to store and serve. In order to get the best texture and flavour of Rajasthani churma ladoo, use coarsely ground wheat flour, and when frying the balls of dough make sure you remove them from the oil when they are fully cooked from inside and golden brown in colour. Do not let them redden, or the flavour will change. Notes on churma ladoo. 1. If you’re making churma ladoo during winter you can add ghee roasted gaund powder. 2. If you do not have jada gehun ka atta then make use of the fine variety with an addition of 1-2 tbsp of rava to get the coarse texture in churma laddoo. 3. Combine all the ingredients and knead into a stiff dough. We don’t have to knead the dough like we do for breads. 4. The dough portion should be firm such that if you drop them for frying, it should not break or crumble in oil. 5. To get a beautiful flavour of atta churma ladoo, we are making use of ghee for frying, but you can use oil too. Learn to make churma ladoo recipe | Rajasthani churma ladoo | atta churma ladoo | with step by step photos below.
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