You can substitute white rice with brown rice while making delicious pulaos and biryanis, to benefit from its added nutrient and fibre content. Here is how you can cook brown rice on an open flame. While pressure cooking is a bit faster, cooking on an open flame gives you greater control over the te ....
Green pea panki is a popular Gujarati snack made of a rice flour batter that is cooked between 2 banana leaves. Green peas added to the panki batter make it look more appealing and enhance its fibre value. Serve these steamed hot pankis with green chutney.
What we commonly know as sev puri in Mumbai is known as papadi chaat in delhi. It is similar but not the same. Papadi chaat as the name suggests has lots of papadis, tossed in a blend of chutneys, curds and potatoes. Mix the papadis, chutneys and curds the way you want.
Sweet, delicious and nutritious too -- that's a rare combination, isn't it? Well, it all features in the Date and Sesame Puranpoli, a traditional treat loaded with the goodness of calcium and iron from dates and sesame seeds. It wins over hearts with its nutty taste and rich aroma of til, and is so ....
No other mayonnaise dip can compete with this fascinating combination of mayonnaise, parsley, and coriander, spiked with onions and green chillies. Tastes great with bread sticks, toasted triangles or chips.
Temptingly aromatic, Garlic Bread has the power to kindle your appetite, especially when served with a bowlful of hot soup or a pasta! Now, you can make Garlic Bread quickly at home using plain hot dog rolls and a buttery herbed garlic spread. Make sure you bake it till crisp, as that ensures not ju ....
Risotto is one of the most famous Italian rice dishes, now popular all over the world. While it is now beheld as an exotic recipe, most Italians look at Risotto as a homely and soothing meal made with rice and some form of stock. Here is a vegetarian, cheese-based version that is made heart-friendly ....
If you want to make Mexican food at home, then you need to surely make some Sour Cream first, because it is so commonly used as a dressing for dishes like burritos, nachos and quesadillas. It is also a great addition to salads, whether you mix it in, or add more stuff to use as a dressing. The best ....
The perfect recipe to awaken your senses on a lazy winter’s day! Masala Chawli is packed with flavour and radiates an irresistible aroma! While the tomato pulp and fenugreek leaves impart a rich taste to the cooked cow peas, an aromatic mint paste carries the recipe to an unsurpassed level of gastro ....
A freshly tossed lettuce, crouton and cheese salad can be really delicious and satisfying. What’s even more important is that it is simple to make. Crisp lettuce, soft, grated cheese; toasted bread croutons, crackling fresh pepper, piquant vinegar and virgin olive oil make all the difference. Enjoy ....
The ever popular potato finds its way into every cuisine and is cooked in a different, delicious way each time. This recipe cooks them in tangy yoghurt gravy that is flavoured with fennel and nigella and other subtle spices. Aloo ki Subji served with puris is a favourite breakfast combination washed ....
Sabudana Khichdi is a perfect food for those on a fast – but generally wiped off by others in the family who are not on a fast also, because it is so irresistibly tasty! The chewy texture and starchy taste of sago is so beautifully complemented by the nutty flavour of coarsely powdered peanuts, and ....
When peanuts and fresh curds do a tango on stage, what you get is a spicy, crunchy and tangy accompaniment that goes well with Sabudana Khichdi and Sabudana Vadas. The best part is that this Peanut Curd Chutney involves zero cooking time! Just pop everything into the blender, whir, and it’s ready! D ....
A kadhi made with roasted peanut powder and fresh curds, thickened with rajgira flour instead of besan. The Peanut Kadhi has been carefully formulated to avoid items that cannot be had on fasting days. This faraal recipe is a tasty treat that you can have on janmashtami, during navaratri, or any oth ....
One look at this recipe and you know that faraal foods can be more sumptuous and often more flavourful than everyday meals! The garnish of sesame seeds and coriander is to this khichdi what a cherry is to icing! It really boosts the aroma and flavour of the Buckwheat Khichdi. As you start making thi ....