This one-dish meal is a delight for the diner! Herby rice with the prominent flavour of coriander is coated with a creamy spinach sauce and a peppy tomato gravy. Together the two saucy layers give the rice dish a luscious mouth-feel and an unforgettable flavour. A topping of cheese adds to the flavour as well as texture of this dish, making it a truly exciting bowlful to place on the table for lunch or dinner. We have cooked the assembled Herb Rice with Spinach and Tomato Gravy in the microwave oven instead of baking it, so the procedure gets much faster. Serve it immediately.

Serve this traditional Parsi dish with fried "papad" sweet mango chutney, curds and chopped onions and tomatoes.

paal payasam recipe | South Indian rice kheer | Kerala style paal payasam | with 13 amazing images. paal payasam is a South Indian rice kheer which is a Kerala style paal payasam. paal payasam is a must-serve item during South Indian festivals, weddings and other auspicious occasions. Made of rice cooked in full-fat milk and sweetened with sugar, this South Indian rice kheer has a very rich flavour and creamy texture, which are boosted further by spices like cardamom and saffron. This South Indian rice kheer is something that kids and adults look forward to enjoying on special occasions. It is also one of the offerings made at Kerala temples, and you can find a long queue of people waiting at the prasad counter after mid-morning puja time to buy a portion of this Kerala style paal payasam. In temples, the Indian rice kheer is cooked in large, heavy-bottomed bronze vessels, which gives it an even more intense flavour and richer texture. Tips to make the perfect South Indian rice kheer. 1. Rinse a deep non-stick pan with ¼ cup of water and quickly simmer it for 2-3 minutes. This will prevent milk from burning from the bottom as the water forms a protective layer between the pan and milk. Also, it is advisable to use a heavy bottom pan to make Indian desserts like basundi, kheer, rabdi. 2. Stir it occasionally to avoid milk from sticking to the bottom of the pan or browning. It is very important to use full-fat milk as it will provide the rice-kheer a rich and creamy texture. 3. Cook South Indian Rice Kheer on a slow flame for 7 minutes while stirring and scraping the sides of the pan occasionally. Enjoy how to make paal payasam recipe | South Indian rice kheer | Kerala style paal payasam | with step by step recipes and photos below.

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.

paneer and corn sabzi | paneer and corn curry | cottage cheese and corn curry | with 27 amazing images. Rich and flavoursome, the paneer and corn curry is a sabzi worthy of a party menu. Corn and paneer are all-time favourites, which jack up the popularity of this paneer and corn sabzi instantly. paneer corn curry is flavoured with a rich and luscious paste of cashews, poppy seeds and taste-givers like ginger, onion and garlic. A wide assortment of spices also lend their magical touch to this paneer and corn sabzi, making it a rich and memorable treat. Nevertheless, although you need to prepare a paste and require quite a few ingredients, you will find the paneer corn curry is surprisingly easy and quick to make because the procedure is simple and the ingredients are all readily available. Notes on paneer and corn curry. 1. Add fresh cream. It provides a rich texture to the Paneer Corn curry recipe. If you want creamier paneer and corn curry then use more cream. If you do not like the creamy taste, then avoid adding cream. 2. Add the corn. Depending upon whether you have a corn cob or sweet corn kernels, you can choose any method from boiling the corn in a pressure cook, stove-top or microwave. The most convenient is buying fresh corn kernels from the local market when they are in season. 3. If making use of frozen cottage cheese which is firm, submerge it in hot water for 15 minutes before adding to the gravy. This improves the texture of the frozen paneer. You can also try other luxuriant subzis like the Subzi Pasanda and Subzi Ka Korma. Learn to make paneer and corn sabzi | paneer and corn curry | cottage cheese and corn curry | with step by step photos and video 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.

Freshly whipped cream blended with lemon and cottage cheese chilled on a crunchy biscuit base.

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.

methi makai dhebra recipe | Gujarati dhebra - tea time snack | methi makai bajra dhebra | makai na vada | with 27 amazing images. methi makai dhebra recipe | Gujarati dhebra - tea time snack | methi makai bajra dhebra | makai na vada is a Indian bread, popular in Gujarati cuisine. Learn how to make Gujarati dhebra - tea time snack. To make methi makai dhebra, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and knead into a semi- soft dough using enough water. Divide the dough into 30 equal portions. Pat a portion of the dough into a 50 mm. (2”) diameter and 1 cm thick circle in between your palms. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and deep-fry a few dhebras at a time on a medium low flame till they turn golden brown in colour from both the sides. Drain on an absorbent paper. You can deep-fry 6 to 7 dhebras at a time. Serve immediately or store in an air-tight container and consume within 2 days. These methi makai bajra dhebra are made of bajra flour, alone or together with other flours. Here we have combined bajra flour, wheat flour, jowar flour and maize flour and is perked up with different ingredients like spices and herbs. Further its flavour is balanced with the addition of little sugar. These appetizing makai na vada also has chopped fenugreek leaves and sesame seeds added into the dough which gives the dhebra a mind-blowing flavour. Although the ingredients to make are many, they are all common, everyday ingredients sure to be found in your kitchen, so any day you find some time, you can pop into the kitchen and make this mouth-watering Gujarati dhebra to accompany your evening tea. Tips for methi makai dhebra. 1. If you do not have 4 types of flours used in this recipe, you can make it with only bajra flour or a combination of bajra flour and wheat flour. 2. Ensure to pat and shape them uniformly so they fry evenly. 3. While deep frying, keep the flame to medium so they get cooked from inside also. Too high flame will change the colour, but the dhebras might not cook well from inside and turn crisp. Try other tea-time snacks like Bread Palak Pakora or Crispy Masala Puri. Enjoy methi makai dhebra recipe | Gujarati dhebra - tea time snack | methi makai bajra dhebra | makai na vada | with step by step images.

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.

besan sheera recipe | Indian gram flour sheera | besan ka sheera with milk | Indian sweet recipe | with 26 amazing images. besan sheera recipe | Indian gram flour sheera | besan ka sheera with milk | Indian sweet recipe is a pleasing, tongue tickling mithai. Learn how to make Indian gram flour sheera. To make besan sheera, combine the besan, 2 tbsp of milk and 1 tbsp of ghee in a bowl and rub thoroughly and knead like a dough and keep aside for 10 minutes. Using a grater, grate it very thinly and keep aside. Heat the remaining ghee in a broad vessel, add the grated dough mixture and cook on a slow flame for approx. 8 to 10 minutes, while stirring continuously. Keep aside. Heat the remaining milk and ¾ cup of water in a deep kadhai, add the flour mixture and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring continuously. Add the sugar, cardamom powder, almonds and pistachios and cook on a medium flame for 7 to 8 minutes, while stirring continuously. Serve hot garnished with almonds and pistachios and serve hot. Besan ka sheera with milk is a creamy, luscious Indian mithai with the shahi touch of almonds, pistachios and cardamom powder. Since gram flour is generally known for its thickening properties, besan sheera is very easy and quick to make. Like most other sheera recipes like rava sheera and atta ka sheera which are served at functions and parties, this Indian gram flour sheera too can be served and it will surely not fail to please your special guests. Tips for besan sheera. 1. Cook the grated besan dough mixture on a slow flame for approx. 8 to 10 minutes, while stirring continuously. This is done to prevent the besan from burning. 2. Use full fat milk also called buffalo’s milk to make this mithai. 3. You may increase or decrease the sugar based on the sweetness you like. Enjoy besan sheera recipe | Indian gram flour sheera | besan ka sheera with milk | Indian sweet recipe | 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.

karela batata nu shaak recipe | aloo karela sabzi | karela bateta nu shaak | bitter gourd potato sabzi | karela batata nu shaak is a simple Indian sabzi which speaks flavours and aroma. Learn how to make aloo karela sabzi. Karela bateta nu shaak will be liked by all the non-karela lovers also as the bitter taste does not dominate the vegetable. We have also added sugar and dry mango powder to balance the taste. So this sabzi is slightly bitter and slightly sweet with a tang. To make karela batata nu shaak, combine the karela with salt in a deep bowl, mix well and keep aside for 10 to 15 minutes. Squeeze out the excess water from the karela and discard it. Heat the oil in a non-stick kadhai, add the cumin seeds. Add the asafoetida, turmeric powder and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds. Add the squeezed karela, mix well. Cover with a lid and cook on a slow flame for 8 to 10 minutes. Add the potatoes and salt, cover and cook on a medium flame for 10 minutes. Add the coriander, cashew nuts, and sesame seeds, mix well and cook on a medium flame for more 2 to 3 minutes. Add the coriander-cumin seeds powder, chilli powder, sugar and dried mango powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 2 to 3 minutes. Serve hot garnished with coriander. The Indian masalas add an aromatic touch to bitter gourd potato sabzi which comfortably accompany rotis and Kadhi. Make the karela crispy and enjoy its texture along with the slight crisp texture of cashew nuts. Tips for karela batata nu shaak. 1. Rub the salt over the karela and keep at least for 15 minutes. However 30 minutes stand time would be better to reduce the bitter taste. 2. Squeeze out the water well between both palms again to reduce the bitterness. 3. The squeezed out karela juice can be consumed instead of throwing it. It has many health benefits like managing blood sugar levels. Enjoy karela batata nu shaak recipe | aloo karela sabzi | karela bateta nu shaak | bitter gourd potato sabzi | with recipe and video below.