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Comfort foods are basically foods that warm your soul. Even on a gloomy winter’s day, you would feel good after enjoying your comfort food. A comfort food is usually not an elaborate meal, but just one dish that can instantly make you feel better on the worst of days. It could be a rich food, an energy-giving food, a simple and soothing dish, or one that has memories associated with it. For this reason, a comfort food is a very individual or personalized choice. One person’s comfort food might not be another’s!

Dishes like Rasam and Khichdi are popular comfort foods because they remind one of mom’s love and care. So, these are the first dishes many people learn to cook when they go abroad to work or study! For others, Kesar Peda might be a comfort food because it connects them with their culture and reminds them of fun and festivities.

Indian Comfort Foods, Indian Soups

Soups like the Makai Shorba and Cream Of Tomato Soup are the best and most well-known in the class of comfort foods because they warm your body and soul, and perk you up instantly, even if you are not feeling well or are recuperating from an illness. If you have lost your appetite over something, a bowl of soup is just what you need to find it back!

Indian Comfort Foods, Indian Snacks

Be it Moong Dal Chilla, Stuffed Moong Dal Chila, Vada Pav, Samosa or Dahi Vadas, everybody has a comfort food that makes them feel happy and secure. We have put together our heads and come up with some such dishes in this section. We hope you find your comfort food in it. Else, you can always pop over to our website or mobile app to find just what you need! Comfort your body and soul with these recipes and share eith us your feedback.

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24 Comfort Food Soups


Comfort Foods Soups

Lip-smacking soup recipes that will comfort you!

For some people comfort soup might be a bowl of the Punjabi famous Makai Shorba, for some it would be the Mexican Black Bean soup, for me it has to be the Chinese Manchow Soup. It all depends upon personal preference. Apart from the classic continental clear soups made of vegetable stock, exotic crunchy veggies, seasoned lightly with salt and pepper, there are also many interesting oriental soups with a hint of peppy sauces. Indian soups with generous amount of spices are also quiet refreshing and unique!

While the tomato soup and it’s variants like the spicy tomato soup are the most loved soups. A light, clear soup with an assortment of vegetables or a thick and creamy soup, any soup can make a meal if had in substantial quantities. Try your hand on delicious, luscious cream soups like the Cream Of Broccoli Soup, Cream Of Tomato Soup or the Cream Of Spinach Soup. Soup recipes for weight-watchers

Comfort Food Soups, Low Cal Soups

When you’re trying to lose weight, or on a day when you feel heavy, you can sip on some low-calorie soups that are not made with potatoes, cream, corn flour and other calorie bombs. A combination of cooked leafy greens like the spinach and dill, with a pleasant citrusy flavor from the lemon, makes Lemony Quinoa and Baby Spinach Soup an interesting recipe. Also, the simple Broccoli broth with a handful of ingredients takes not more than 6 minutes to cook and will surely please your palate. Other mus try soup recipes are the Oats and Roasted Capsicum Soup & Healthy Tomato Soup.

Apart from soups made with vegetables, you can even make an array of soups with lentils and pulses. Here’s a list of soups you must try to try something off-beat from the regular soup recipes.

1. Mixed Sprouts Soup

2. Whole Masoor and Chawli Soup

3. Moong Soup

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Comfort Foods Rice, Khichdi

Khichdi is not really beemaron ka khaana, it is now our national food !

The first food that most Indian’s learn to make while travelling to abroad for studies, has to be khichdi as it’s the real comfort food. The mesmerizing combination of dal and rice, cooked to a mushy texture is a perfect delight that will soothe you. You can use different varieties of dals, add some spices or vegetables to enhance the taste. To make it more healthy, somedays you can substitute rice with millets, broken wheat or brown rice. They are simple to cook, and can be made in a pressure cooker when in a hurry.

Khichdi is a humble, one-dish meal and fits perfectly into any meal, be it lunch or dinner. Khichdi ke chaar yaar – dahi, papad, kadhi aur achaar is rightly said! You can even serve rasawala shaak (i.e subzi with little liquid/gravy) . Onions pounded freshly with the palm or garlic chutney are also some popular accompaniments.

From simple khichdi recipes to unique preparations like the Dahiwali Moong Dal Khichdi and Bohri Khichdi, these Khichdi recipes features myriad textures, flavours and colours, making it a delight to behold and relish.

Moong dal khichdi and Toovar dal ni khichdi are the most satiating and common Khichdi preparations. Served piping hot with a drizzle of ghee will comfort you after a tough day! To try something different from the regular, try adding grated doodhi or gajjar and sauté some whole spices to make this Wholesome Khichdi.

Palak Khichdi mildly spiced with masalas and perked up with spinach puree makes a complete meal because it is so self-contained in terms of flavours. Masoor Dal and Palak Khichdi is another similar delight which includes healthy spinach and energy-giving potatoes along with simple spices.

Oats Moong Dal and Vegetable Khichdi, Brown Rice Khichdi are some healthy delicacies when served with a bowl of low-fat curds. They take hardly any effort and are some simple variations that you must try!

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Comfort Food Snacks

Comfort Food Snack Recipes, Veg

For most teenagers, comfort food would be a bite of sandwich or a bowl of Biryani. Yes, Fast foods are indeed the most comforting snack! Be it the roadside butter loaded pav bhaji, deep-fried vadapav or a plate of dahi puri, everybody crave such food once in a while. These are foods that are so tasty that they can easily cause the tethers of self-control to snap!

Some days are happy while some are dull – why not have snacks that matches your day, or rather balances it, so that at the end of the day you feel nothing but happy and contented? That is why we have put together this collection of snack recipes that will appeal to both young and old.

Comfort Food Snacks, Chaats

Chaats like dahi vada, sev puri with an amalgam of vadas, puri with peppy chutneys, spices and a sprinkle of sev or coriander are sure to lighten up your mood after a long day. They are an outburst of flavor and highly customizable!

Comfort Food Snacks : South Indian

Dosa or Idli combined with a range of chutneys, dry chutney powders and sambhar, makes a sumptuous grand meal. Another crispy dosa that requires no fermenting is the famous Onion Rava Dosa. It can be whipped up in a jiffy with just a handful of easily available ingredients.

Comfort Food Snacks, bread based

Bread or pav is that one food, which does not require many accompaniments to savour. Just a spread of butter/chutney or jam on a toasted bread slice can make up for a delightful breakfast. You can even make various sandwiches by stuffing an assortment of vegetables or stuffing between the bread slices. Also, delicacies like misal pav, pav bhaji, bhajji pav are incomplete without laddi pav.

How can you forget Vada Pav - the poor man’s burger! Serve with fried green chillies if you like stuff a tad spicier, and perk it up further by adding finely chopped onions along with the chutneys.

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Comfort Food Chaat

Comfort Food Chaat 

One food that unites the entire country would be ‘chaat’. A delectable savory snack made with a combination of lip-smacking ingredients. The base can either be puri, tikki or vada which is smeared with tongue-tickling chutneys, sometimes curd and finally a sprinkle of dry spices, crunchy sev and coriander. Depending upon the chaat it is stuffed or topped with vegetables. Previously, chaats were popular street food but these days, even the fanciest of restaurants have an array of chaat on the menu with funky variations.

Nothing can be more exciting than having a plate of Ragda Pattice, Aloo Chaat or Dahi Vada accompanied by the friendly banter of friends and family. Aloo Tikki chaat from the North, Bhel Puri from the West, Pani Puri from East, honestly, the list is never ending as you have got variations to these delights.

Chaat are the perfect comfort food. They are totally customizable. You can make it just like you want it to be – you can tweak the ingredients used, the level of spiciness, and everything else. Health freaks can opt for nutritious ingredients like sprouts and low calorie options like oats, khakhra to give a healthy twist to the dish.

Here is a list of few of my favorite chaat recipes. Bhel is one of the most popular chaats in Mumbai. It is prepared with puffed rice, juicy vegetables and an assortment of chutney. There are many variants of Bhel like Sukha bhel and Gila bhel, depending upon the type of chutney used. Golgappe, Phuchka, Gup Chup call them anything, this one snack is loved all over India. The amalgam of phudina pani and imli chutney complement very well. They are either stuffed with boondi or ragda.

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Comfort Food Mithai, Indian Desserts

Chalo kuch meetha khaaye..

Be it any special occasion or any festivals, celebrations are incomplete without sweets in India. From sweets like Atta Ka Sheera, which can be made in few minutes to elaborate preparations like Gulab Jamun, we have a large collection of Indian mithai to choose from, and there is always a right one for everyone. For some sweets are a part of the daily meal, for some they are cravings and for some, it might be their comfort food.

Imartis which are similar to Jalebi is a hot-seller on roadside shops and is a popular sweet served at weddings and chaat parties. It is even made during special occasions like Holi and Raksha Bandhan. Deep-fried malpuas, dipped in sugar syrup and served with creamy rabri are surely loved by everyone.

My favorite comfort sweets are the golpapdi and shrikhand. Golpapdi is a traditional Gujarati sweet made by roasting whole wheat flour and adding jaggery and other ingredients like cardamom powder and poppy seeds which enhances the taste and aroma. Shrikhand is a simple mithai made by flavoring hung curd. It is sweetened with powdered sugar or natural sweeteners like fresh fruit purees.

Quick Mithai Recipes

Gone are those days when women used to slog in the kitchen for hours to make traditional mithais. You can now cook them in a microwave within a few seconds and they taste no different! Here are few of my favorite recipes which are quick and easy to prepare and will help you to create delights when you have a major sweet tooth craving.

1. Sooji Ka Halwa

2. Doodhi ka Halwa

3. Microwave Coconut Barfi

 

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Comfort Food Cakes, Ice Creams

Comfort Food, Cakes and Ice-Creams

Cakes and ice-creams are desserts to whom you cannot say no! They are simply irresistible. Moreover, extremely customizable and there is something for everyone. From 2 Minute Microwave Chocolate Mug Cake to luscious Roasted Almond Ice Cream with Chocolate Chips.

Comfort Food, Basic Cakes

If you master basic cake recipes like the Eggless Vanilla Sponge Cake or the Eggless Chocolate Cake Using Curds then you can use your imagination and create your own magical treats. From a simple topping of whipped cream to make the Black Forest Cake to an amazing dark chocolate ganache for the Chocolate Truffle Cake, you can try making various frosting or icing and create exotic treats cakes.

Ice-creams are made by boiling milk, adding a thickening agent like corn flour, flavoring as per your preference, deep-freezing the mixture, followed by a process of churning and freezing till the perfect texture is attained. You can make various types of ice-creams from the list provided below :

1. Fresh Strawberry Ice –cream

2. Kulfi and Fruit Ice Cream

3. Banana Butterscotch Ice Cream

4. Orange Ice Cream

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Comfort Food Pizza, Pastas

Comfort Food Pizza, Comfort Foods Pasta Recipes

Ever asked what my comfort food is I would surely opt for a bowl of cheesy pasta. I have this thing for Italian food. The flavours are so subtle and can be achieved by combining just a handful of ingredients. There are innumerable types of pasta that can be cooked in various ways, to create tongue-tickling pasta dishes. Also, readymade or homemade pizza bases smeared generously with pizza sauce and topped with a myriad of vegetables and grated cheese is a snack that we all love.

Comfort Food, Pasta

The basic Pasta in White Sauce with a creamy, cheesy sauce and an assortment of vegetables, a hint of dried herbs is kids most favorite pasta treat. For tomato lovers, the tangy Pasta in Red Sauce with unique flavors makes for a sumptuous and tasty dish! If you want, you can keep the tomatoes chunky and add a dash of fresh basil leaves and create the Chunky Tomato Pasta. You can even opt for one dish meals like lasagne. When served with a warm garlic bread it makes a sumptuous meal!

The authentic Creamy Pesto Pasta made of basil, walnuts and lots of olive oil has a unique herby and nutty flavor and tastes extremely delicious. In fact, you can make the pesto in advance and store in the refrigerator. Just when you crave it, toss it with some pasta and crunchy vegetables to make a delightful meal in a jiffy. Also, they stay good in the tiffin box for at least 4 hours so, you can pack them for lunch.

You can even opt for one dish meals like lasagne. You can make the sauce and boil the lasagne sheets in advance, just before serving , assemble together everything and bake till the cheese melts. When served with a warm garlic bread it makes a sumptuous meal!

Comfort Food Pizzas

From mushrooms to tandoori paneer, bell peppers to a topping of sautéed veggies, you can make various pizzas using these toppings. Mushroom and Bell Pepper Pizza, Tandoori Paneer Pizza, Cheesy Vegetable Pizza are some pizza variants you must try! Also, you can make a quick Quick Microwave Veg Mug Pizza where you just have to mix together all the ingredients and microwave on high for 2 minutes.

For people who are health conscious, you can use alternatives like whole wheat pasta and make lip-smacking Whole Wheat Pasta in Tomato Sauce that has just 96 calories per serving. Pizza lovers can make Nutritious Mini Pizza with low-fat cream cheese.

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Comfort Food Sandwiches, Burgers

Comfort Food Sandwiches, Comfort Food Burgers Recipes

We have a collection of 28 different types of Comfort Food Sandwiches and Comfort Food Burgers.

Nothing like a delicious Grilled Vegetable Sandwich which can be eaten for breakfast or snack/starter. A generous amount of grated cheese on top makes it more tempting! You can put your choice of vegetables to make it sumptuous. It is equally loved by kids and adults.

The Indian Railways Veg Cutlet Sandwich is a trip down to memory lane for those who travel by Indian Railways. It is a comfort travel food that warms the souls of travelers across the country!

Comfort Food Sandwiches, Famous Mumbai Sandwiches

While you talk about famous roadside snacks of Mumbai, sandwich generally ranks numero uno. Full of josh, this all-time favourite street food of Mumbai features an assortment of crunchy and juicy vegetables sandwiched between bread slices smeared with butter and peppy green chutney. A special sandwich masala is the highlight of these sandwiches. You can either have the Vegetable Sandwich or opt for a Veg Toast Sandwich garnished with crunchy sev. These sandwiches can be enhanced with the addition of processed cheese.

One of my all-time favorite is the Toasted Samosa Sandwich that combines two of my favorite dishes to create a lip-smacking, scrumptious snack that boosts with flavours. Samosa Chips Sandwich an exciting combination of crunchy chips, samosa and cheese that is filling and a sandwich worth trying.

Comfort Food Quick Sandwiches

When you are in a rush, everyday ingredients like cabbage, carrot, mayonnaise and paneer will come to your rescue! The Cabbage, Carrot and Paneer Grilled Sandwich and Quick Coleslaw Sandwich uses the simplest of ingredients but still has a wonderful texture and appetizing flavour, because the ingredients work so beautifully with each other.

Craving pav bhaji? It’s not always about elaborate preparations. This simple and quick recipe of Chat- Pata Pav made by tossing vegetables in desi masalas and stuffed in a butter-laden laddi pav will surely delight you! Another similar preparation is the pav bhaji burger that you can pack in an aluminium foil and give it in your kid’s lunchbox. Leftover pav bhaji can be transformed into a tongue-tickling Pav Bhaji Sandwich, which is delectable and filling.

Comfort food , Burgers

A simple aloo tikki or mixed vegetable patty (cutlet) can be placed between a burger bun with crunchy lettuce leaves, onion and tomato slices to create delicious Vegetable Burgers. Health conscious people can make use of tava roasted cutlets with whole wheat burger buns and a low-calorie sauce to make a Healthy Burger. Just like open sandwiches, you can make open burgers too. Open Vegetable and Corn Burger topped with colourful veggies and juicy sweet corn bound in white sauce and generously sprinkled with cheese is gooey, melt-in-the mouth and will be loved by all.

We would love to have your feedback on our collection of Comfort in the comments section below.

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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.

pani puri recipe | golgappa | puchka | home made pani puri | with amazing 33 images. pani puris are known as "golgappas" in Northern India and as "poochkas" in West Bengal. pani puri is crisp semolina puris filled with sprouts and chilled mint flavoured water make a great snack for a hot summer afternoon. When my favourite “ pani puri wallah" is serving me these delightful little puris one after the other, I just go on eating till I can eat no more! Sprouts can be replaced by hot ragda to complement the chilled mint water. Making the puris takes some time to master and although they can be bought from a local store, the extra effort put in to make them at home is well worth the trouble. Do remember to store the puris in an air-tight container. You can always refresh them by baking them in a slow oven for 4 to 5 minutes. Finding excuses to invite people over, organize a chaat party and serve in disposable plates made from dry 'Sal' leaves to create an ambience. End on a sweet note with desserts like Baked Boondi Gulab Jamun Kesar Malai Kulfi and Malpuas. Pani Puri, have it spicy sweet or balanced – just the way you like it! It is a delight to watch the vendor skilfully punch a tiny hole in each puri thereafter adding the fillings and dipping it in the meetha chutney and teekha pani. Because of the hygiene and cleanliness issue, many people prefer making pani puri at home from scratch. The elements required for making home made golgappa are - crispy puri, a stuffing of your choice (soaked boondi, boiled potatoes, chickpeas and moong or ragda) and pani (teekha phudina pani and sweet imli pani). There are many other versions of pani too like lehsun ka pani, jaljeera, hing jeera pani. The recipe can be modified as per your preference. If you are making a mixed sprouts stuffing for pani puri then you would require some pre-preparation of 2 days. Make sure, you assemble pani puri only when you are eating it or else it will get soggy and the crispiness of the puri will be lost. Once you are done don’t forget to have a sip of teekha pani and a sukha puri to bring the delightful experience to a fitting end! Learn to make pani puri recipe | golgappa | puchka | home made pani puri | with detailed step by step recipe photos below.

moong dal halwa recipe | Rajasthani traditional moong dal halwa | authentic moong dal halwa | with 21 amazing images. moong dal halwa is a classic recipe that is relished throughout Rajasthan during the winter months, as it is supposed to keep the body warm and protect it from the bitter winter cold. Rajasthani traditional moong dal halwa is considered to be auspicious, and is often prepared during Holi , Diwali and weddings too. moong dal halwa is an Indian dessert recipe which is very famous North-Indian recipe and is made with yellow moong dal. This authentic moong dal halwa is known for its intense labor but every bit of effort put into making this recipe is worth it. moong dal halwa is rich and melts in your mouth. It takes a long time and lots of patience to sauté the dal and prepare the Rajasthani moong dal halwa and it will probably require a little extra ghee too! However, the outcome is worth every minute of extra effort you put into it. Notes and tips on moong dal halwa recipe. 1. To make moong dal ka halwa, pick and clean yellow moong dal. Transfer them in a bowl, add water and soak the yellow moong dal. Cover with a lid and soak for 3 hours. If you are in haste then soak the moong dal in hot water. Soaking is important as it swells and doubles in size and softens the moong dal. 2. After 3 hours, drain moong dal very well. If there is a lot of water, moong dal sheera will take longer time to cook so ensure you drain well. 3. Blend to a coarse paste and keep aside. Keep checking the mixer while blitzing and stop when the moong dal is coarse and not smooth. 4. Cook on a medium flame for 23-25 minutes, while stirring continuously. It is very important to stir continuously to ensure even cooking and preventing the dal from sticking to the pan. While you are roasting the moong dal keep pressing it down with your spatula for proper cooking. My mother makes moong dal halwa in a large quantity during Diwali days and we store it in the refrigerator for several weeks. Just add a little milk to the authentic moong dal halwa before reheating it. Also, there are no short cuts to make this moong dal halwa recipe, make sure you follow each and every step properly. Make sure to add good quality ghee as ghee inherits good taste in the halwa. Learn to make moong dal halwa recipe | Rajasthani traditional moong dal halwa | authentic moong dal halwa | with detailed step by step recipe photos and video below.

Chinese vegetable fried rice recipe | veg Chinese fried rice | Indo-Chinese veg fried rice | Indian style Chinese vegetable rice | with amazing 30 images. No Chinese meal is complete without vegetable fried rice or Hakka Noodles. Indo-Chinese street food preferred by most college going students is a favorite among most adults. The greasy, spicy Chinese vegetable fried rice taste amazing as it is but, when served Manchurian gravy or chow chow gravy, it makes a mini meal in itself. The roadside stalls provide humongous quantity of veg Chinese fried rice for a very cheap price but, this is often unhealthy and contains a large amount of MSG. This recipe of vegetable fried rice has tips to keep the rice grains separate will help you make tasty Chinese fried rice at home without any added colours or flavour enhancers. The vegetable fried rice recipe can be customized as per your personal preference. Toss in the vegetables you love and perk up the flavor with the addition of various sauces you like and make a quick meal. If you enjoyed our recipe for Indian style Chinese vegetable rice, then check out our collection of recipes for Chinese Rice Dishes and learn how to make fabulous rice dishes like Triple Schezuan Rice, Burnt Garlic Fried Rice and 5 Spice Mushroom Rice . Serve Indo-Chinese veg fried rice with Crispy Fried Corn and Mixed Vegetables In Black Bean Sauce. Enjoy Chinese vegetable fried rice recipe | veg Chinese fried rice | Indo-Chinese veg fried rice | Indian style Chinese vegetable rice | with detailed step by step recipe photos below.

sambar recipe | sambar for idlis | South Indian sambar for dosas | easy homemade sambar recipe | with 30 amazing images. sambar is a hearty South Indian lentil stew simmered with vegetables, tamarind, and a unique spice blend called sambar masala. This fragrant, flavorful dish offers a symphony of textures with soft lentils, crisp vegetables, and a tangy-sweet sauce. It's a comfort food enjoyed at any time of day, often served with rice or soaked-up with fluffy appams. Like idlis and dosas, sambar is also an all-time favourite that is almost synonymous with South Indian food! From the smallest roadside hotel to the classiest Indian restaurants around the globe, ‘idli, Vada, Sambar’ is a very popular breakfast combo! So, here is how to make the perfect sambhar to match the perfect Idlis / Dosas / Appe. Loaded with vegetables and dal, this flavourful side-dish is very sumptuous and tasty, leaving no doubt about why it is so popular. You can relish it not just with the innumerable South Indian snacks and Breakfast dishes, but also with a plain bowl of hot rice topped with a dollop of ghee or laced with til oil. The best part about sambar is that, while it tastes best when hot, it is quite enjoyable even after a few hours, so it can be carried to work, or prepared in advance on a busy day. Main ingredients for sambar. toovar (arhar) dal, also known as split pigeon peas or arhar dal, is the traditional and most common lentil used in making sambar. Toor dal has a mild, slightly sweet, and nutty flavor that blends well with the complex flavors of spices and other ingredients in sambar. Sambar masala is the heart and soul of sambar, a South Indian lentil stew. This aromatic spice blend forms the flavor foundation of the dish, combining coriander seeds, cumin, fenugreek, chilies, and sometimes other spices, like black peppercorns and turmeric. It adds depth and complexity, balancing earthy lentils with the sourness of tamarind and sweetness of vegetables, while its enticing aroma whets the appetite and adds a touch of vibrant color to the stew. Pro tips for sambar. 1. Add 1 cup red pumpkin (bhopla / kaddu) cubes. red pumpkin offers a gentle sweetness that complements the savory and spicy flavors of sambar. Red pumpkin readily absorbs the flavors of the spices and herbs used in sambar, contributing to the overall flavor profile. 2. Add 1/2 cup potato cubes. When cooked, potatoes contribute to the overall creaminess and richness of the sambar, especially when they are partially mashed or left to soften in the gravy. Potatoes add a mild, natural sweetness that balances the tanginess of tamarind or tomatoes often used in sambar. 3. Add 1/2 cup drumstick pieces (each cut into 2"). Drumsticks have a mild, slightly sweet flavor that complements the other spices and vegetables in sambar without overpowering them. Drumsticks are a common and well-liked vegetable in many parts of India, including South India where sambar originates. Using them in sambar reflects the regional cuisine and preferences. Enjoy sambar recipe | sambar for idlis | South Indian sambar for dosas | easy homemade sambar recipe | with step by step photos.

ragda patties | chaat ragda patties | ragda recipe | ragda patties street food | with 60 amazing images. Ragda Patties, one of the most famous street foods of Mumbai, is a satiating snack that is loved by people of all ages. From being a street food, it has grown in stature to become a popular dish in many Indian restaurants all over the world. This tongue-tickling Ragda Patties treat is made of two components – crisp and succulent patties served with hot and spicy ragda. The ragda is made of cooked white peas in a spiced delicious gravy ; while the tava-cooked patties are made of mashed potatoes, perked up with a proper mix of desi spices. The ragda can be made spicy or mild, as per your taste. The patties are conveniently tava-cooked and not deep-fried. This gives them a nice mouth-feel, which is crisp outside and soft inside. In this Ragda Patties recipe, we have stuffed the patties with mint and coriander to give it a flavourful twist. Sometimes, it is also stuffed with soaked chana dal. You can come up with your own version with a different filling too! You can prepare the patties and the ragda beforehand. Assemble the chaat and top it with crunchy sev and onions just before serving. Serve Aam Lassi Slush or Watermelon Slush as an afters to this chaat. Enjoy how to make Ragda Patties recipe with detailed step by step photos below.

rava dosa | onion rava dosa | crispy rava dosa | instant rava dosa | sooji ka dosa | with 24 amazing images Rava dosa is a delectably crispy dosa that can be prepared instantly, without the need for any fermentation. Hence it’s also known as crispy rava dosa and instant rava dosa. A traditional tempering and quick mix-in of chopped onions, coriander and green chillies add excellent flavour to a batter made of ready flours and semolina. Onions will enhance the mouth feel of the rava dosa. At home we always say, let's have south indian onion rava dosa for dinner. The tava should be extremely hot or else the instant rava dosa will not get the desired texture. Secondly, the batter is to be stirred EVERY time before pouring it onto the hot tava so that the rava that is settled on the bottom mixes well. It is also to be remembered that the batter should be poured from a height to get the proper texture of sooji ka dosa. It is very important to season a pan before making Rava Dosa as that will prevent the dosa from sticking to the pan. Usually, the first batch of any dosa sticks to the pan as the pan is not yet seasoned well. That is why seasoning the pan is very important. This sooji dosa is indeed an irresistible option for breakfast supper, snack or or a quick South Indian lunch option. Enjoy how to make Rava Dosa recipe with detailed step by step photos and video below.

vada pav recipe | Mumbai style vada pav | batata vada pav | wada pav | with amazing 26 amazing pictures. Mumbai’s very own burger, Mumbai style vada pav. The vada pav recipe is made of a spicy potato filling deep fried in a gram flour batter. Along with a hot and spicy garlic chutney, batata vada pav is served inside a small "Ladi Pav". This indigenous burger-like snack is the quickest and tastiest meal you can have in Mumbai – any time you are hungry, even in the middle of the night! The Vada Pav has become so famous that it is now a popular snack all over the country and features on the menus of Indian restaurants even abroad. Remember to use freshly chopped ginger, garlic and green chillies to get the perfect taste. Vada pav is a famous Mumbai Street Food and a vendor is found selling vada pav on every other Mumbai street and on railway stations. Craving for vada pav and wanting it to be ultra hygienic? There is no better way than making batata vada pav at home as it is definitely hygienic and the ingredients used are also fresh. The procedure to make Mumbai style vada pav is not at all complex but very simple. First, we have started with making the potato filling by pounding the green chillies, ginger and garlic using a mortar and pestle. Further, heat the oil and add the mustard seeds. When they crackle, add the asafoetida and curry leaves. Add the pounded mixture which will give a unique flavor to our vada pav. Add the potatoes, turmeric powder for the colour and salt and mix well. Remove from the fire and let it cool. Divide and shape into rounds balls and keep aside. Further to cover them, we have made a thick batter using besan, turmeric powder, baking soda and little salt. Next, dip the potato balls in the batter and deep fry until golden brown. Next, to assemble vada pav, take a ladi pav and slit it from the centre, but do not cut fully. These days whole wheat laadi pav are also available in many bakery stores.. If you wish you can make them at home, check out our recipe for whole wheat laadi pav. Next, Spread some sukhi leshun ki chutney on the bottom half of the laadi pav. Place the vada over it and tradional style vada pav is ready. We have also shown the process to assemble Mumbai style vada pav, first spread some meetha chutney on a slit pav. Then spread some teekha chutney over it. Finally spread some sukhi leshun ki chutney over it. Place the vada and press the pav and the Mumbaiya style vada pav is ready to serve. Serve immediately while the vadas are still hot. You can also serve along with some fried green chillies. These days there are many ways to make and serve the vada pav. Some vada pavs are made with an array of chutneys and some of the vada pavs are made with chutneys, topped with onions, mayonnaise and cheese while some vada pavs are served with the besan chura made from left over besan batter along with chutneys. Succulent and spicy potato vadas are sandwiched between fresh pav bread along with dry garlic chutney, to make a delicious snack that tickles the taste buds and satisfies the tummy. I have fond memories of sharing a vada pav with my son while travelling on a business trip to Vapi by train. Although vada pav is a Maharashtrian dish, I was surprised to find it popular even in Gujarat. Another travelling ritual on my frequent drives to Pune is to stop at a small café on the highway to grab a quick vada pav and a steaming hot cup of Masala Tea that chases away all my travel fatigue. Enjoy vada pav recipe | Mumbai style vada pav | batata vada pav | wada pav | with detailed step by step photos and video below.

moong dal khichdi | Gujarati moong dal khichdi | how to make yellow moong dal khichdi | with 8 amazing images. yellow moong dal and rice cooked together with peppercorns and flavoured with ghee, moong dal khichdi is a light and healthy meal despite the rich texture that the ghee and dal impart to it. moong dal khichdi is very popular as a comfort food. It is sure to soothe you and make you feel better when you are off colour, especially if you are down with a fever or stomach ache! Some important points i would like to share with you on moong dal khichdi recipe.1. Take a pressure cooker and add the dal to it. We have used moong dal, but many people use a combination of toor dal, green moong dal or masoor dal. 2.To increase the nutritive value, you can add a myriad of vegetables like peas, carrots, beans, onions to the khichdi. 3. It’s best to make the khichdi slightly mushy by adding little extra water while pressure cooking. 4. When pressure cooking the yellow moong dal khichdi don’t cook on high flame as the khichdi will get stuck at the bottom of the pressure cooker and give a burnt taste. So cook on a medium flame. 5. You can replace rice with broken wheat (lapsi or dalia) in this recipe to make it healthier. In many Gujarati houses, Friday is Gujarati moong dal khichdi day. Enjoy moong dal khichdi | Gujarati moong dal khichdi | how to make yellow moong dal khichdi with detailed step by step photos and video.

Schezwan fried rice recipe | Indian style Schezwan fried rice | Veg Schezuan fried rice | with amazing images. Schezwan fried rice recipe, originating from the Sichuan province of China, Schezuan cuisine is characterised by bold flavours, brought about by pungent ingredients like garlic and chillies. Although the original Schezwan fried rice recipe uses special Sichuan peppers that have a lemony taste, in India Schezuan sauce is prepared using red chillies, vinegar and garlic, and it tastes quite authentic. For those who love the lip-smacking fieriness of Schezuan cuisine, here is a quick and easy Schezwan fried rice made with long-grained rice, Schezuan sauce, capsicum and other flavourful ingredients. Notes on Schezwan fried rice recipe. 1. To cook the Chinese long-grained rice for the Schezwan Fried Rice, wash 1 cup of long-grained rice thoroughly under running water until you get clear water. The removal of starch from rice helps in getting separate grains after cooking. 2. Cook on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes or till the rice is 85% cooked, while stirring occasionally. It is very important to not fully cook the rice, it should be firm to bite. 3. Refresh the rice with cold water so the rice stops cooking further. Let all the water from the rice drain out ensuring that the rice does not contain any moisture. 4. Add the remaining 1 tbsp of oil. This helps in preventing the rice from sticking to each other. 5. Add the carrot and French beans. Make sure they are chopped really finely as we are not boiling or cooking them we are just sautéing them so when they are chopped finely so they not taste raw. To make a heartier meal serve Schezwan fried rice with Kung Pao Vegetables , Corn Rolls and Stir Fry Noodles in Black Sauce. Explore our collection of recipes for Chinese Rice Dishes and serve them with stir-fried vegetables, deep-fried starters and sumptuous soup to make a wholesome Chinese meal. Enjoy how to make Schezwan fried rice recipe | Indian style Schezwan fried rice | Veg Schezuan fried rice | with detailed step by step photos and video below.
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