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Lukhmi is a crisp and flaky version of samosa that is part of the local cuisine of Hyderabad. While Hyderabadi style Lukhmi is usually non-vegetarian, here we have made a version with a spicy vegetarian filling comprising potatoes and paneer perked up with spice powders, pastes and herbs. You can have this delicacy with tea, or serve it with breakfast. You can also try other savoury snacks like the Aloo Methi Tikki and the Banana Bhajiya .

kala jamun recipe | black jamun with khoya or mava | Indian mithai recipe | how to make kala jamun at home | with 27 amazing images. kala jamun is a traditional Indian sweet available in most mithai shops. Learn how to make black jamun with khoya or mava. This kala jamun made at home gives you the wondrous feeling of biting into a gulab jamun but in a more handy form! Kala Jamun is made with a perfect mix of hariyali khoya and maida to get super soft jamuns, which are deep-fried and dipped in warm sugar syrup to make a lovely semi-dry sweet. To make kala jamun, first make the sugar syrup. For that, combine the sugar and 1½ cups of water in a deep non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 11 minutes or till the syrup is of one string consistency, while stirring occasionally. Remove any impurities which float on top of the syrup using a slotted spoon. Add the saffron, mix well and keep the syrup warm. Then make the jamuns. Combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and knead very well into a very smooth dough. Divide this mixture into 20 equal portions and roll each into round balls, they should have no cracks on the surface as otherwise the kala jamuns will crack while deep-frying. Finally, heat the ghee in a non-stick kadhai and deep-fry 10 jamuns at a time on a medium flame till they turn blackish in colour from all the sides. Drain and immerse in the warm sugar syrup. Soak for 1 hour. Serve immediately or serve warm. This Indian mithai recipe is truly irresistible. These have a blacker colour as compared to the regular gulab jamun which are golden brown in colour after frying. If you grab one, you are sure to not stop them and reach out for more. Ideal to serve at Indian parties and festivals like Diwali and Dussehra with family and friends. Next party besides kala jamun, fill up your mithai platter with assorted sweets like Akhrot Kaju Sheera, Kaju Katli, Rose Barfi, Chum Chum, Sandesh etc. Tips for kala jamun. 1. Use of hariyali mava for this recipe is a must. Often termed as gulab jamun mava, it is readily available in the market. 2. The jamun balls should be rolled extremely smooth. Any cracks on the surface might lead to the jamun breaking while frying. 3. The sugar syrup needs to be of one string consistency. The recipe has a mention about cooking sugar and water mixture for 11 minutes. However, we suggest that you check after 10 minutes for doneness. 4. Kesar strands of good quality will lend a good attractive colour to the sugar syrup. Enjoy kala jamun recipe | black jamun with khoya or mava | Indian mithai recipe | how to make kala jamun at home.

corn and rice balls recipe | Indian style fried rice balls | easy snack recipe | with 21 amazing images. corn and rice balls recipe is a melt in mouth starter recipe to be served with tomato ketchup. Learn how to make corn and rice balls recipe | Indian style fried rice balls | easy snack recipe | The smart way to use leftover rice by making this scrumptious Indian style fried rice balls. There can't be a more interesting way to make use of cooked rice! Mild sweetness of sweet corns, gooey cheese sauce, peppy green chillies and a great mouthfeel of the rice makes this corn and rice balls an unique recipe. Delight in this creamy, saucy, delicious dish, brimful with the goodness of corn and cheese. Tips to make corn and rice balls: 1. You can add chopped capsicum in the mixture for the crunch. 2. Roll each ball properly in the slurry and breadcrumbs so that they don’t splutter while frying. 3. Deep fry few balls at a time to prevent from sticking to one another. Enjoy corn and rice balls recipe | Indian style fried rice balls | easy snack recipe | with detailed step by step photos.

hot dog roll recipe | vegetarian Indian style hot dog buns | soft fluffy hot dog rolls | easy hot dog bun Indian snack | with 27 amazing images. hot dog roll recipe | vegetarian Indian style hot dog buns | soft fluffy hot dog rolls | easy hot dog bun Indian snack is a basic recipe for making delicious stuffed hot dog rolls. Learn how to make homemade hot dog buns. To make hot dog roll, combine the warm milk, 2 tbsp warm water, sugar and yeast in a deep bowl, mix well and keep aside for 10 minutes. Combine the oil and the butter in a bowl, mix well and keep aside. Combine the plain flour, baking powder, yeast-milk mixture and salt, mix well and knead into a soft dough using approx. 1 cup of warm water. Add the oil-butter mixture, knead again for 5 to 8 minutes by stretching the dough and folding it back till it is smooth and elastic. Transfer the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp muslin cloth and keep aside for 1 hour in a warm place. Transfer the dough to a floured board and knead again for 5 minutes by using a little plain flour by stretching it and folding it back till smooth. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Take a portion of the dough and roll it into an oval of 212½ mm. (8½”) size by using a little plain flour for rolling. Roll from one end to another end and tuck both the openings inwards and seal it. Repeat steps 9 and 10 to shape 7 more bread rolls. Place all the bread rolls on a greased baking tray at regular intervals and cover it again with a damp muslin cloth and keep them aside in a warm place for 30 minutes. Remove the muslin cloth and brush it with milk evenly all over them and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 20 minutes. Once baked, brush all the hot dog rolls with butter. Cool completely and use as required. As good as store-bought ones, these vegetarian Indian style hot dog buns have a nice texture and authentic taste. They will stay fresh for two days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature. The art of making soft fluffy hot dog roll is in making the perfect dough, stretching and folding it correctly and finally resting it for the required time. This recipe will take you through all the steps in detail and introduce you to a touch of tongue-tickling taste and rich texture. The easy hot dog bun Indian snack is a handy bread to have at home, because it lends itself to the preparation of mouth-watering recipes. You can use it to make yummy Stuffed Hot Dog Rolls or Schezuan Fries Hot Dog Sandwich . You can also use it instead of exotic breads to make the popular Italian snack Panini like caramelized onions and cheese panini. Tips for hot dog roll. 1. Remember to use warm water, so the yeast is perfectly activated. 2. The dough of these buns has to be soft and it has to be kneaded with warm water too. 3. You will find that the dough is sticky, but you have to keep stretching and folding till it turns smooth. 4. Prefer to bake them in the middle rack of the oven, so they brown evenly. Enjoy hot dog roll recipe | vegetarian Indian style hot dog buns | soft fluffy hot dog rolls | easy hot dog bun Indian snack | with step by step photos.

eggless apple pie recipe | Indian style apple pie | American apple pie | Our eggless apple pie recipe is an Indian style apple pie which is made without eggs for the millions of Indian’s that love things eggless. Well, here is how to make the traditional Apple Pie, from the crust up to the filling. You will love the creamy mushiness of apples, the tinge of cinnamon, the crunch of almonds, and every thing else about this eggless apple pie recipe. We show you in detail how to make the base and topping of the dough for the Indian style apple pie and then the filling for eggless apple pie. A universal favourite, the world-over. There are some people who love eggless apple pie so much that they won’t hesitate to have it with their cereals for breakfast and again with every other meal, as a dessert. Notes on making eggless apple pie recipe. 1. We use soft butter as hard butter is difficult to mix in the dough with maida. We don’t need a very soft dough but it must be in between. The dough should be semi soft and not very hard. 2. Gradually add water to knead the dough and you can use 2 hands to knead the dough as it's difficult with one hand. 3. You don’t need to buy the best apples to make Indian style apple pie but they need to be firm. 3. Cooking apples are the best to use and if you don’t get them then it’s okay as we use lemon juice. 3. The dough has to rolled into 2 parts, where one third will be used for the topping. 4. It is difficult to pick up the dough for the base and hence you should roll it up and out it in the tin. Do it very gently so the dough does not break. 5. There will always be some extra dough so you can make a small apple pie or make some small tarts and put some strawberries or peaches. 6. Prick the eggless apple pie dough topping with a fork so that the dough will not fluff up. 7. Coat the eggless apple pie top with milk to get a lovely shine. Serve eggless apple pie warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream. Learn to make eggless apple pie recipe | Indian style apple pie | American apple pie | with the video given below.

mango cake recipe | eggless mango cake | Indian mango sponge cake | easy mango cake | with 24 amazing images. mango cake recipe | eggless mango cake | Indian mango sponge cake | easy mango cake is sure to warm your heart and pamper your palate with their richness and memorable flavour. Learn how to make eggless mango cake. To make mango cake, combine the mango cubes and sugar in a mixer and blend till smooth. Keep aside. Combine the plain flour, baking powder and baking soda in a deep bowl, mix well and keep aside. Combine the mango mixture, melted butter, condensed milk and vanilla essence in a deep bowl and mix well using a spatula. Add the plain flour mixture and milk and fold in gently using a spatula. Pour the batter into a greased and dusted 175 mm. (7”) diameter aluminium tin. Tap it slightly to even out the mixture. Bake it in a pre-heated oven at 180°C (360°F) for 25 minutes. Keep aside to cool slightly. Demould the cake, cut it into 6 equal wedges and serve. Who does not like the tongue-tickling flavour of sweet mangoes? Indeed, mangoes are closely connected to our lives and when the season is in full blast in the summer, we cannot resist the temptation to binge on something mango-based every single day! This eggless mango cake is another delightful recipe to add to your mango collection. A soft and fluffy cake with the irresistible flavour of mangoes, combined with the rich milky taste of condensed milk and a tinge of vanilla, this Indian mango sponge cake is sure to become a great hit with everybody. Decorate easy mango cake with chopped mangoes or a scoop of mango ice cream and use it for a party, or slice it and serve it with tea – either way it tastes simply fabulous. You can also have a go at other cake recipes like the Vanilla Sponge Cake or Eggless Chocolate Cake. Tips for mango cake. 1. Use only alphonso mangoes for best flavour and aroma. 2. Use baking powder and baking soda from a packet which is unopened or recently opened for best fluffy cake. 3. Do not forget to grease and dust the tin. This is necessary for perfect demolding of the cake. 4. Prefer to bake the cake in the middle shelf of the oven, so it bakes uniformly. Enjoy mango cake recipe | eggless mango cake | Indian mango sponge cake | easy mango cake | with step by step photos.

vegetable manchurian recipe | indo chinese veg manchurian | restaurant style vegetable manchurian gravy | with amazing step by step images. Vegetarian Manchurian, a flagship Indo-Chinese recipe! Restaurant Style Vegetable Manchurian Gravy is a culmination of Indian ingredients and Chinese cooking style and is a wonderful fusion of flavors. These little balls of shredded vegetables soaked in a thick sauce bursting with flavors of ginger, garlic, chili and soya sauce tastes great. Serve Restaurant Style Vegetable Manchurian Gravy with Noodles or a bowl of Chinese Fried-Rice. Surprisingly, among the popular street foods of India, Restaurant Style Veg Manchurian Gravy is one of them along with Veg Fried Rice. Vegetable Manchurian comes from the kitchens of Chinese settled in eastern India, and is a popular dish across the country today! Every Chinese restaurant in India serves Chinese Veg Manchurian. Aside from Restaurant Style Vegetable Manchurian Gravy, check our popular collection of Chinese Vegetable recipes. Enjoy how to make Restaurant Style Vegetable Manchurian Gravy recipe with detailed step by step photos and video below.

cashew biscuits recipe | Indian kaju biscuit | eggless cashew cookies | cashew nut cookies | with 25 amazing images. cashew biscuits recipe | Indian kaju biscuit | eggless cashew cookies | cashew nut cookies are pure cashew based sweet fare which are sure to be pleasurable in each bite. Learn how to make Indian kaju biscuit. To make cashew biscuits, combine the plain flour and cashewnuts in a deep bowl and mix well. Keep aside. Cream the butter, powdered sugar and vanilla essence in a deep bowl and mix well using a wooden spoon. Add the plain flour-cashewnut mixture and mix well. Add the milk gradually and knead gently into a semi-stiff dough. Place the dough on a flat, dry surface and roll into a 250 mm. X 175 mm. (10 " x 7") rectangle. Cut the rolled dough into 50 mm. X 50 mm. (2” x 2”) equal square pieces. Bake it in a pre-heated oven at 180°c (360°f) for 20 minutes. Allow it to cool completely and store it in an air-tight container. These delicious eggless cashew cookies will make tea-time very memorable indeed! Cashewnuts have a very special creamy flavour, which manifests very pleasingly in the cookie too. Plus, the coarse cashew powder also gives the cookie a melt-in-the-mouth texture that is unbeatable. Make a batch of these irresistible cashew nut cookies and store them in an airtight container to enjoy any time you wish you. But beware – it is difficult to stop eating them, so you might have to set yourself a limit, and tightly lid and hide the jar after that. Tips for cashew biscuits. 1. It would be best to make kaju powder in a nut grinder/crusher. This helps in giving a uniform powder without its oil oozing out. 2. Ensure to sieve the maida to make it lump free. 3. If you don’t have powdered sugar, grind the table sugar in a mixer and sieve it before use. 4. Cream the butter powder sugar till smooth. There should be no lumps. 5. Prefer to use a thick rolling pin so as to put uniform pressure and get an evenly rolled rectangle. 6. Add milk gradually to make dough. Excess milk might result in a soft dough which might make rolling difficult. 7. Place the baking tray with the cookies in the middle rack of the oven so they bake evenly. Also since each oven is different, we suggest you check if the cookies are done after 15 minutes. Enjoy cashew biscuits recipe | Indian kaju biscuit | eggless cashew cookies | cashew nut cookies | with step by step photos.

vegetable florentine recipe | baked vegetables and spinach | microwave veg florentine | Indian baked spinach florentine | with 34 amazing images. vegetable florentine recipe | baked vegetables and spinach | microwave veg florentine | Indian baked spinach florentine is a one dish meal loaded with veggies and cheese. Learn how to make baked vegetables and spinach. To make vegetable florentine, for the spinach layer, place the spinach in a microwave safe plate and microwave on high for 1 minute. Cool slightly. Blend the spinach in a blender to a smooth purée and keep aside. Put the butter in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 40 seconds. Add the onions, flour and green chillies, mix well and microwave on high for 3 minutes, stirring once in between after 1½ minutes. Add the spinach puree, cream, salt and pepper, mix well and microwave on high for 4 minutes, stirring once in between after 2 minutes. Keep aside. For the vegetable layer, combine the mixed vegetables with ½ cup of water in a microwave safe shallow dish and microwave on high for 15 minutes, stirring twice after every 5 minutes. Add the white sauce and mix well. Keep aside. Spread the prepared spinach layer in a shallow microwave safe dish, top with the prepared vegetable layer and cheese and microwave on high for 4 minutes. Serve immediately. The baked vegetables and spinach look as dainty as its name sounds! An assortment of vegetables in white sauce is spread on a layer of creamy spinach, and finally topped with cheese. The vibrant colours of the vegetables contrast well with the light shades of the sauce and cheese, not to forget the splashes of green contributed by the spinach in Indian baked spinach florentine. Microwave cooking retains the colours, and locks in the flavours of the ingredients, making this microwave veg florentine an epitome of perfection. This baked dish is truly a party fare! Tips for vegetable Florentine. 1. The white sauce should be thick and not too thin. 2. Ensure that you blend the spinach well to a smooth purée. 3. We have used a combination of mozzarella cheese and processed cheese, but if you wish you can use any one cheese. Enjoy vegetable florentine recipe | baked vegetables and spinach | microwave veg florentine | Indian baked spinach florentine | with step by step photos.

rich shortbread biscuits recipe | Indian shortbread cookies | eggless butter biscuits | nankhatai cookies | with 21 amazing images. rich shortbread biscuits recipe | Indian shortbread cookies | eggless butter biscuits | nankhatai cookies are made with most common ingredients, but taste simply divine. Learn how to make Indian shortbread cookies. To make rich shortbread biscuits, combine the butter and sugar in a deep bowl and cream it gently using a spatula. Add the vanilla essence, salt and plain flour and knead into a soft dough without using any water. Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes. Divide the dough into 2 equal portions. Roll a portion of the dough into a 150 mm. (6”) diameter circle using a little plain flour for rolling. Cut into 4 small rounds of approx. 37 mm. (1½”) in diameter with the help of a round cookie cutter. Scrape off the dough remaining after cutting the cookie rounds and continue making more cookies. Arrange the cookies on a on a baking tray and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 10 to 12 minutes. Repeats steps 4 to 7 to make more cookies. There are total 18 cookies in all. Cool completely, store in an air tight container or pack in a tiffin box. Experiencing the melt-in-the-mouth texture of these eggless butter biscuits, many people tend to think that it contains eggs. But, actually it does not. Plain flour, sugar and butter are all that you need to make incredible cookies. The crispy and crumbly texture as well as the pleasant light brown colour of these nankhatai cookies come from the generous use of butter. Since the dough will be a little soft, you must refrigerate it before cutting; otherwise it will be difficult to handle. Serve this Indian shortbread cookies with hot Elaichi Tea or coffee along with other evening tea snacks. Tips to make rich shortbread cookies. 1. You can use flat spoon to lift the cookies to prevent cracks and breaking. 2. Use soft butter to get soft dough. 3. Keep distance between each cookie while baking for it to spread. Enjoy rich shortbread biscuits recipe | Indian shortbread cookies | eggless butter biscuits | nankhatai cookies | with step by step photos.

Mexican bread rolls recipe | Mexican rolls veg starter | quick party starter | Indian snacks with bread | with 20 amazing images. Mexican bread rolls recipe | Mexican rolls veg starter | quick party starter | Indian snacks with bread is an evergreen starter which can be served to young or old. Learn how to make Mexican rolls veg starter. To make Mexican bread rolls, make the filling first. Heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the plain flour and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously. Add the milk and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring continuously till no lumps remain or till the sauce turns thick. Add the corn, capsicum, cheese, chilli flakes and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously. Transfer the mixture into another bowl and keep aside. Then remove the crust from all the bread slices and roll each slice with help of a rolling pin. Apply some water at the edges of a bread slice. Place ½ tbsp of the filling in the centre of the bread slice, roll it up tightly and press the edges well to seal the stuffing. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to make 10 more bread rolls. Heat the oil in a deep kadhai and deep-fry the mexican bread rolls, a few at a time, till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides. Drain the mexican bread rolls on absorbent paper and serve immediately with tomato ketchup. Well, you would have tasted Mexican food in many forms such as tortillas and quesadillas. Here is a much simpler snack that nevertheless has an unmistakable Mexican touch to it. With its unique texture, mild flavour and captivating aroma, Mexican rolls veg starter is a fantastic culinary creation. This quick party starter features bread, deep-fried with a filling of sweet corn, capsicum and cheese bound with milk and flour, and flavoured with red chilli flakes. For all the cheese fans these rolls when served with tomato ketchup are truly irresistible. You can’t just stop at one roll! Leftover bread is best to make this Indian snacks with bread. The reason is that fresh bread is too soft and there are chances that it might tear while rolling. Serve them immediately before they turn soggy. Tips for Mexican bread rolls. 1. While making the filling, after adding milk ensure to stir it continuously to avoid lump formation. 2. While making the rolls double check to see that the roll is well sealed, otherwise it might open up during frying. 3. Bread turns to burn quickly while frying. So deep fry on a slow to medium flame and keep a close watch at it while deep frying. 4. If you wish you can use cornflour slurry to coat the rolls. This will guarantee that the bread rolls do not open while frying. Use it in the proportion of 1/4 cup cornflour in 1/2 water. Enjoy Mexican bread rolls recipe | Mexican rolls veg starter | quick party starter | Indian snacks with bread | with step by step photos.

While you might have tried loading your pizza with lots of veggies and perhaps shifted from normal to low-fat cheese too, in attempts to make pizzas healthier, there would always have been a niggling guilt about the plain flour base. Have you explored the option of a healthy five grain pizza base? here is how you can make this nutritious alternative right in your own kitchen.

Baked Vegetables in Spinach Sauce is a sumptuous preparation of assorted vegetables in a creamy sauce that is reinforced with spinach puree. The spinach adds a new dimension to the white sauce, making it more colourful and tastier too. Myriad veggies add flavour, crunch and a delightful splash of colours to this dish, which is a perfect accompaniment for garlic bread.

pizza base without oven recipe | Indian style pizza base on tawa | how to make pizza base without oven | with 8 amazing images. easy homemade pizza base without oven is a boon for millions of Indian's who don’t have an oven at home. Learn how to make easy Indian style pizza base on tawa. Our Indian style pizza base is made from easily available ingredients like maida, instant dry yeast, olive oil and sugar. To make pizza base without oven, combine 2 tbsp of lukewarm water and dry yeast in a small bowl and mix well. Cover with a lid and keep aside for 5 minutes. Combine the plain flour, yeast-sugar mixture, olive oil and salt in a deep bowl and knead into a soft dough using enough water. Cover the dough with a damp muslin cloth and keep aside for 1 hour. Press the dough lightly to remove the air and divide the dough into 3 equal portions. Roll each portion into a 175 mm. (7”) diameter circle with the help of plain flour and prick each circle evenly using a fork. Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and put the rolled circle over it, the pricked side facing upwards. Cover it with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes. Turnover and again cover it with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Use as required. Have you been thinking that you cannot make a pizza at home because you don’t have an oven? Well, you can – and our idea is not as silly as borrowing an oven from somebody. You can make pizza base on tawa. Cooking the rolled pizza dough covered on a tava makes it as good as the original, oven-baked one. It’s the same ingredients, mixed in the same proportions and kneaded also the same way. Just the pizza base is cooked without oven. Load easy homemade pizza base without oven with your favourite sauces and toppings, and you are all set to enjoy an awesome pizza right away. You can use this base and make pizzas like Baby Corn and Sweet Corn Pizza in A Pan or Pizza in A Pan. Tips for pizza base without oven. 1. Ensure the maida is free of lumps. 2. The packet of instant dry yeast should have been opened recently. If it is too old the dough might not rise well. 3. At step 6, while rolling a portion of the dough, keep the other 2 portions covered with damp muslin cloth so that they do not dry up. Enjoy pizza base without oven recipe | Indian style pizza base on tawa | how to make pizza base without oven | easy homemade pizza base without oven | with step by step photos and video below.