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homemade pav bhaji | how to make pav bhaji at home | mumbai pav bhaji made at home | with 25 amazing images. There is nothing healthier than making your homemade pav bhaji versus opting for pav bhaji from the street. While i do love mumbai roadside pav bhaji, i still think you should make your pav bhaji at home. In this homemade pav bhaji recipe, we have first pressure cooked the vegetables (cauliflower, green peas and carrots), that go into the pav bhaji. Then in a separate deep non stick pan cooked the chilli garlic paste, sauted the onions, capsicum and tomatoes. Added the kashmiri red chillies, pav bhaji masala and cooked with some water. Finally we add the potatoes and pressure cooked vegetables and cooked the mumbai pav bhaji made at home. Why make mumbai pav bhaji made at home? 1. Street vendors tend to use inferior quality vegetables which are not even cleaned properly. At home, we have the option to use the best quality of everything. 2. Water used to clean vegetables is not filtered by street vendors. 3. Everything is cooked in the open which leads to all kinds of infestation of the food despite it being hot. 4. The butter used is believed to be half margarine and half butter to cut costs and will lead to heart issues. We make homemade pav bhaji as a one meal dinner. Traditionally pav bhaji is served with yummy ladi pav which is made of plain flour. We suggest you try and use homemade multigrain bread to have with your homemade pav bhaji. homemade pav bhaji is truly an innovation that arose out of the necessity of providing a nice hot meal in a hurry and one that tickles the taste buds. When I am lazy to cook on an entire meal for my family, pav bhaji in one of the first few dishes which comes to mind. It is easy to cook and also filling. Aside from pav bhaji, we have other variations like jain pav bhaji, khada pav bhaji, pressure cooker pav bhaji and pav bhaji made with doodhi. Enjoy homemade pav bhaji | how to make pav bhaji at home | mumbai pav bhaji made at home with detailed step by step photos below.

aloo palak paratha | Punjabi aloo palak paratha | flatbread with potatoes and spinach | with 17 amazing images. aloo palak paratha is a Punjabi style aloo palak paratha which is a sumptuous breakfast paratha. We have used the most basic ingredients in making of aloo palak paratha. Made from potatoes, spinach, whole wheat flour, besan, curds and Indian spices, this Punjabi aloo palak paratha is a perfect after school snack for kids. In flatbread with potatoes and spinach, potatoes themselves are a great value-add for any roti or sabzi and much loved by kids and adults alike. Add to this the goodness of fresh spinach, creamy yoghurt and energizing wheat flour, and there you have on the table a power-packed meal! Notes on aloo palak paratha. 1. To prepare aloo palak paratha, in a deep bowl, take boiled, peeled and mashed potatoes. While making any paratha or roti using boiled potatoes, ensure they are not overcooked. Overcooked potatoes tend to absorb extra water making dough mushy and difficult to roll. 2. Add fresh curd. It not only helps in making the aloo palak paratha soft but also increases the nutrient quotient with an addition of calcium. Serve aloo palak paratha along with homemade curd, green chutney or any gravy dish that you wish! Learn how to make aloo palak paratha | Punjabi aloo palak paratha | flatbread with potatoes and spinach | with detailed step by step recipe photos below.

mixed vegetable handvo recipe | instant vegetable handvo | mixed vegetable handvo using idli batter | with 24 amazing images. mixed vegetable handvo is a delicious snack made with readymade idli batter reinforced with loads of tasty, juicy, crunchy veggies! mixed vegetable handvo is a traditional Gujarati savoury cake (Gujarati farsan), which is a nutritious meal in its own right when served with chutney and buttermilk. Mixed vegetable handvo is a savoury cake which is very famous meal dish originated from Gujarat. Some people make mixed vegetable handvo from stratch but here we have made the process quicker and easier by using readymade idli batter for preparing instant vegetable handvo. Authentically the batter for vegetable handvo is made with rice and urad dal just like dhokla. A tempering of mustard and sesame seeds adds to the flavour and aroma of this tasty vegetable handvo. We have cooked the vegetable handvo in a tava and cut it into handy-sized pieces for easy serving. mixed vegetable handvo using idli batter is easy to make, and can be made without any advance planning as it requires no soaking or fermentation. Serve instant vegetable handvo with green chutney for a satiating tea-time snack! Also, you can use instant vegetable handvo as a tiffin treat or have it for breakfast with a piping hot cup of Masala Chai ! My mother would make this on family get-togethers and serve handvo as a side dish along the meal! You can also add more fun to your tea-time with other non-fried snacks like Batata Vada and Patra. Learn to make mixed vegetable handvo recipe | instant vegetable handvo | mixed vegetable handvo using idli batter | with detailed step by step recipe photos and video below.

beetroot rice recipe | quick beetroot rice | beetroot pulao | beetroot fried rice | with 18 amazing images A nice, bright pink rice that is sure to attract your kids, the Beetroot Rice is an attractive preparation of rice and grated beetroot perked up with assorted spices. Onions add flavour and crunch to this sumptuous dish, which is quick and easy to prepare in the morning. Ensure that the Beetroot Rice is completely cool before you pack it in the box. Sipping Mint Chaas along with the Beetroot Rice is sure to satiate your kids taste buds and tummy! So do pack some in a thermos flask. Check out our collection of many more amazing tiffin box recipes like Rice and Moong Dal Idli, Pasta in Tomato Sauce, Stuffed Hot Dog Rolls, Broccoli Paratha and many more. See detailed step by step photos and video of beetroot rice recipe | quick beetroot rice | beetroot pulao | beetroot fried rice recipe below.

rajma cheese paratha recipe | rajma vegetable paratha | stuffed kidney bean paratha | with 50 amazing images. rajma cheese paratha is a one dish meal when served with a bowl of curds. Learn to make rajma vegetable paratha. rajma cheese paratha has a healthy stuffing of onions, tomatoes, garlic, Indian spices and the addition of curds gives it a nice sour taste. Tips for rajma vegetable paratha. 1. Use 1/4 cup plain flour (maida) instead of whole wheat flour in your dough to prevent the paratha from getting cracks while cooking. 2. Place the uncooked rajma cheese paratha over it. The flat surface of the paratha should be facing up as we want the back side of the paratha cooked first. 3. Cook all 4 sides of the paratha on a slow flame using a pair of tongs till cooked properly. Since this is a thick paratha the sides will take longer to cook and hence it should be cooked on a slow flame. Enjoy rajma cheese paratha recipe | rajma vegetable paratha | stuffed kidney bean paratha | with step by step photos.

Maharashtrian masala bhaat recipe | healthy masala brown rice | healthy masala vegetable pulao | with 26 amazing images. Maharashtrian masala bhaat recipe is a famous delicacy from west of India made in most Maharashtrian homes quite frequently. Here it has been made slightly nourishing by the addition of brown rice by way of healthy masala brown rice. Learn how to make healthy masala bhaat in pressure cooker. To make healthy masala vegetable pulao, you first need to make a dry spice powder by dry roasting basic spices like cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cloves and black peppercorns and then blending them to a powder. Follow it heating oil in a deep non-stick pan and give a tempering of cumin seeds. As the seeds crackle, add asafoetida, ginger, green chillies and turmeric powder and sauté for a few seconds. Add all the vegetables, salt and little water and allow the vegetables to cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Finally add the cooked brown rice and dry spice powder, mix well and cook for another 2 minutes. Garnish with coriander and serve. Brown rice used to make healthy masala vegetable pulao has slightly more fiber than the white polished rice used in the traditional recipe. Moreover this recipe makes use of many colourful veggies which adds a dose of antioxidants and fiber. Antioxidants will help you get rid of the free radicals, while the fiber will keep up your digestive health. Moreover this recipe has a twist of using only 2 tsp of oil as compared to oodles of oil used authentically. Healthy masala brown rice thus should be preferred over white rice based masala bhaat whether you are a healthy individual or a heart patient. However rice is full of carbs, so do not get carried away by its colours and flavours. Restrict your portion size for sure. This traditional Maharashtrian masala bhaat recipe is an amazing combination of spicy flavours and mouth-watering textures. When served with low fat curds or raita , it makes a complete meal in itself. Instead of brinjals and tendli, you can choose vegetables that are handy and whip up an easy nutritious meal in a jiffy. Enjoy Maharashtrian masala bhaat recipe | healthy masala brown rice | healthy masala vegetable pulao | with step by step photos.

corn and green peas sabzi recipe | Indian corn peas curry | healthy peas corn sabzi | with 29 amazing images. corn and green peas sabzi is a unique recipe of a corn and green peas. Learn how to make corn and green peas sabzi recipe | Indian corn peas curry | healthy peas corn sabzi | The gravy is made by roasting the whole spices and garlic, onions and spices into a spice paste and then simmered with the boiled corn and green peas. Adding more fiber and nutrition to this dish are the green peas that go perfectly well with the corn in this Indian corn peas curry. Indian corn peas curry is a scrumptious preparation of corn and green peas in tomato purée enlivened by a spicy onion-based masala paste. Spicy corn with green peas has a slightly rich feel due to the milk and ghee used in the gravy. healthy peas corn sabzi has green peas that adds a lovely colour and crunch to the dish. Serve it along with rice or rotis, as per your choice. Tips to make corn and green peas sabzi recipe: 1. You can also use frozen green peas to make this sabzi. 2. Sugar is added to balance out the flavour of the sabzi. 3. Corn and green peas sabzi taste good with tandoori roti. Enjoy corn and green peas sabzi recipe | Indian corn peas curry | healthy peas corn sabzi | with detailed step by step images.

Aloo Frankie recipe | how to make aloo Frankie | Mumbai street food Aloo Frankie | potato Frankie | with 30 amazing images. Our very own roll, from the streets of Mumbai, the Aloo Frankie is the perfect snack for everyone! Aloo Frankie is exciting, super tasty, filling and easy to make – name your need and it will fit the bill. The chatpata, spicy taste of the Mumbai street food Aloo Frankie makes it an ideal street food, the best accompaniment to friendly banter. While the potato stuffing makes it filling, the onion masala mixture and masala water give it the tongue-tickling taste and classic crunch. I would like to suggest to some tips to make the perfect Aloo Frankie recipe. 1. Mash the potatoes well with a potato masher or with your hands before you put them in a non stick pan. 2. It is advisable to use lightly cooked rotis with golden brown spots. Overcooked rotis will taste awful. 3. Wrap a tissue paper or aluminium foil around the frankie to seal it and to be able to hold it. We show you the 4 detailed steps of the main parts of making the aloo Frankie. 1. Making the masala water 2. Making the onion masala mixture 3. Chillies in vinegar mixture for Potato Frankie. 4. Stuffing for Aloo Frankie. This filling snack of Aloo Frankie can be easily made at home, and you can even pack it in the kids dabba for school or office. You can also alter the spice levels to suit kids or elders, as required. Enjoy it hot or cold, at home or on-the-go, in any case you are sure to love the Aloo Frankie! Try our other recipes for wraps and lose yourself in the joy of biting into a sumptuous Indian and International flavours. Enjoy our Aloo Frankie recipe | how to make aloo Frankie | Mumbai street food Aloo Frankie | potato Frankie | with detailed step by step photos and video below.

corn paneer sabzi recipe | Indian sweet corn paneer bhaji | makai paneer sabzi | sweet corn and cottage cheese sabzi | with 18 amazing images. corn paneer sabzi recipe | Indian sweet corn paneer bhaji | makai paneer sabzi | sweet corn and cottage cheese sabzi is a quick yet awesome in taste. Learn how to make makai paneer sabzi. To make corn paneer sabzi, heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute. Add the green chillies, sweet corn kernels, paneer, coriander, turmeric powder, sugar, garam masala, salt and 2 tbsp of water and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring gently. Serve hot with rotis or parathas. If you wish to break away from the standard potato-based sabzi, try this Indian sweet corn paneer bhaji with Indian breads! Soft and succulent paneer pairs extremely well with crunchy and sweet corn. When you have time on hand, try making paneer at home. This combination is further made more appetizing by the use of handful of Indian spices. Try this sweet corn and cottage cheese sabzi after a tiring day as a quick time saver. Though this makai paneer sabzi looks very simple and easy to make too, but it tastes very intense and you will experience a burst of flavour in every bite. Tips for sweet corn paneer sabzi. 1. Capsicum cubes would be a flavourful addition in this sabzi. You can add and sauté it after the onions. 2. This bhaji can be used as a stuffing for wrap. Spread green chutney on a roti, place the stuffing and roll. Enjoy corn paneer sabzi recipe | Indian sweet corn paneer bhaji | makai paneer sabzi | sweet corn and cottage cheese sabzi | with step by step photos.

quick veg spaghetti | Indian style tomato spaghetti | tiffin box veg spaghetti | with 26 amazing images. quick veg spaghetti is made from cooked spaghetti, together with mixed veggies, tomato ketchup and chilli powder, results in a very tasty meal, which will appeal to people of all age groups. The composition of this Indian style tomato spaghetti is such that the veggies are of different textures and colours, so every mouthful is an experience to feast on. This tiffin box veg spaghetti , interestingly, also stays fresh in the tiffin box for more than 4 hours, so you can comfortably send it to school or office too! For some extra burst of fun in the tiffin, pack a slice of Chocolate Pizza to relish after the yummy spaghetti. Also, check out our collection of kids lunch box recipes. You will find many quick and easy recipes to surprise your kids every day. Enjoy how to make quick veg spaghetti | Indian style tomato spaghetti | tiffin box veg spaghetti with detailed step by step photos and video below.

lehsuni palak paneer recipe | lasooni palak paneer sabzi | dhaba style lasuni palak paneer | with 37 amazing images. lasooni palak paneer is a delicious dish, making it true delight for garlic fans. Learn how to make lehsuni palak paneer recipe | lasooni palak paneer sabzi | dhaba style lasuni palak paneer | palak paneer sabzi is a popular Indian dish made with spinach and cottage cheese. Here in this recipe we have made it more flavorful by adding lots of garlic in the sabzi and in the tempering. It acquires a completely new flavour and aroma, which you will find truly irresistible. A generous amount of ghee and cream is used in the lehsuni palak paneer recipe, not just to bring about a rich and luscious texture but also to balance the flavour of garlic with the rest of the ingredients. Pro tips to make lehsuni palak paneer: 1. Immersing shallow fried paneer in warm water keeps the paneer soft. 2. You can little lemon juice in the spinach puree to maintain its fresh green colour. 3. Instead of chili paste you can add finely chopped green chillies as per your preference. Enjoy lehsuni palak paneer recipe | lasooni palak paneer sabzi | dhaba style lasuni palak paneer | with detailed step by step photos.

panchkutiyu shaak recipe | Gujarati mixed vegetables | South Gujarat mixed vegetable sabji | with 32 images. panchkutiyu shaak is a speciality from South Gujarat. Learn to make Gujarati mixed vegetables. A sumptuous preparation of five types of vegetables ( turai, potatoes, brinjal, doodhi and green peas) panchkutiyu shaak cooked in a Gujarati style coriander and coconut masala. The combination of vegetables with methi muthia in panchkutiyu shaak, makes this dish comparable to oondhiya which is made during the festival of Makar Sankranti . We prefer to steam the palak mehti na muthia rather than deep-fry them, in an attempt to make the panchkutiyu shaak recipe healthier. Popular amongst the Jain, panchkutiyu shaak is cooked without the use of potatoes. Serve panchkutiyu shaak hot with roti. Enjoy panchkutiyu shaak recipe | Gujarati mixed vegetables | South Gujarat mixed vegetable sabji | with step by step photos.

aloo gobi ke parathe recipe | aloo cauliflower paratha | masala gobi paratha | aloo gobi paratha dhaba style | with 30 amazing images. aloo gobi ke parathe recipe | aloo cauliflower paratha | masala gobi paratha | aloo gobi paratha dhaba style is a one dish meal in itself. Learn how to make aloo cauliflower paratha. To make aloo gobi ke paratha, heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds. When the seeds crackle, add the ginger-green chilli paste and cauliflower and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the coriander powder, turmeric powder, chaat masala and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally. Add the potatoes, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside to cool slightly. For the dough, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and knead into a soft dough using enough water. Add oil to the dough and knead well. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and keep aside. To make aloo gobi ke paratha, divide the aloo gobi stuffing into 6 equal portions and keep aside. Roll a portion of the dough into a 100 mm. (4") diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling. Place one portion of the aloo gobi stuffing in the centre, bring together all the sides in the centre and seal it tightly. Roll out again into a 125 mm. (5") diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook the paratha on a medium flame, using a little oil, till golden brown spots appear on both the sides. Repeat steps 2 to 5 to make 5 more parathas. Serve aloo gobi ke parathe hot with pickle and curds. Everyone loves the traditional Aloo ka Paratha and a lot of us thoroughly enjoy the occasional aloo cauliflower paratha. The Punjabis in their ingenious way have invented this delectable combination that everyone can enjoy. Boiled and mashed aloo and Gobi are combined with the essential Punjabi masalas to create this wonderful Punjabi masala gobi paratha. Using whole wheat flour instead of plain flour or maida makes these parathas slightly healthy and tasty. Only a little oil has been used to cook the Parathas but for those of you who want experience Punjabi food in all its glory, adding a dollop of ghee or fresh Homemade White Butter would be a great option! Tips for aloo gobi ke parathe. 1. Grating the cauliflower instead of chopping makes a smooth stuffing. 2. To save time, you can boil the potatoes in a microwave. 3. For the stuffing, you can also ½ tsp of garam masala. You can buy it ready-made or make garam masala at home. 4. A soft dough is very important to get soft parathas. 5. While it is recommended to enjoy these parathas hot, you can cool them, pack in a foil and carry it to work for breakfast. Enjoy aloo gobi ke parathe recipe | aloo cauliflower paratha | masala gobi paratha | aloo gobi paratha dhaba style | with step by step photos.

pav bhaji | mumbai roadside pav bhaji | pav bhaji without pressure cooker | with 35 amazing images. mumbai roadside pav bhaji is so popular, that it's available all over Mumbai. Each small lane leading to the railways stations has its own pav bhaji seller on a cart with a large tava mounted on it. At any point, there is plenty of pav bhaji ready to serve on one side of the tava and on the other side is hot ladi pav with loads of butter being cooked. Served on a steel plate with 2 slots for bread and onions, the boiling hot mumbai roadside pav bhaji is topped with loads of butter, chopped onions and a slice of lemon accompanied with ladi pav. Making pav bhaji is lots of fun and you can make your own version. Pav bhaji is made from a bhajji which always has potatoes, tomatoes, onions, green peas as the main vegetables. The main spice used in pav bhaji is pav bhaji masala which lends a spicy flavour, rich colour and enticing aroma. Pav Bhaji is more than a mere snack! it’s a quick meal that can be grabbed on the go – since large potions of the bhaji are made in advance and simply reheated with a few spices before serving. You just need to wait till the pav is toasted to perfection with oodles of butter! Hmm, top with the raw onions and tomatoes, squeeze a tad of lemon atop the bhaji, and forget yourself! Aside from pav bhaji, we have other variations like jain pav bhaji, khada pav bhaji, pressure cooker pav bhaji and pav bhaji made with doodhi. You can also make this popular Mumbai Ladi Pav at home and cook up a variety of recipes using ladi pav like Vada Pav, Dabeli, Kaanda Bhajji Pav, Ladi Pav Bhaji Toasts and many more. Enjoy how to make pav bhaji | mumbai roadside pav bhaji | pav bhaji without pressure cooker with detailed step by step photos and video below.

mooli paratha recipe | Punjabi mooli paratha | traditional mooli ka paratha | radish paratha | diabetic friendly mooli paratha | with amazing 23 images. mooli paratha is traditional Punjabi fare! Whiffs of oil and mooli roasting together fill the whole house when these Punjabi mooli parathas are cooked in a griddle. Made with grated radish, radish leaves, whole wheat flour and common spice powders, these healthy mooli parathas are extremely nutritious and filling. Paratha or stuffed paratha are sumptuous Indian flat-breads that can be relished with curd, pickle, raita or even sabji. They can be as simple as the plain paratha or something as filling as the aloo methi paratha or the paneer stuffed paratha. You can even mix together all the ingredients to prepare a delightful dough and then roll out a paratha just like we have done in the below mentioned mooli paratha recipe. mooli paratha are super quick and easy to make. All we have done is combined whole wheat flour, grated white radish, chopped radish leaves, low-fat curd, turmeric powder, red-chili powder, oil and knead into a semi soft dough. Once the dough is kneaded, divide and roll into circle and cook on medium flame using very little oil. This Punjabi mooli paratha variation is healthier then other paratha recipes. You can’t resist having a go to mooli parathas even as you are cooking them for your family, because the aroma is so tempting and the flavour, oh, it’s almost addictive! They are loaded with calcium and vitamins, also mooli Parathas are so flavourful that you can serve them simply with curd and pickles. They can also be packed for lunch, or even a longer trip. Mooli Paratha is good for diabetes. Diabetics often wonder how to cook healthy to avoid spike in blood sugar levels. To do so they need to do away with refined ingredients like maida and sugar, while including high fiber foods. Mooli Paratha is a perfect example to move along this health angle. High fiber wheat flour combined with low glycemic index radish makes a perfect meal time fare. For lunch, restrict to 2 parathas, while for snacks 1 paratha will serve the need. Serve Mooli paratha with low fat curds to make a perfect diabetic combination. Enjoy mooli paratha recipe | Punjabi mooli paratha | traditional mooli ka paratha | radish paratha | diabetic friendly mooli paratha | with detailed step by step recipe photos.
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