Here are some delicious Karwa Chauth recipes to make your Karwa Chauth vrat special. Karwa Chauth is celebrated every year by the Hindu wives for the longevity of their husband’s life. Special day like Karwa Chauth calls for special recipes and food.
In India from time immemorial, the welfare of husbands has always been of prime importance for all married women. Nine days before Diwali, some time in October or November, on the Kartik ki Chauth, Karwa Chauth is undertaken. A fast is undertaken by married Hindu women who offer prayers seeking the welfare, prosperity, well being and longevity of their husbands. It is probably the most important fast undertaken by women of North India.
This fast begins before sunrise and ends after worshipping the moon. During the interim no food or water is consumed.
Here are some mouth watering Karwa Chauth recipes to make your vrat all the more special.
With Karwa Chauth just a couple of days away… make these mithi mathis for this beautiful occasion. Its a custom to make meethi mathri on Karwa Chauth. These meethi mathri are a childhood favourite. Generally pure ghee is used for shortening. BTOS Airtight Container 900ml Set Of 6BPA-free, Food Grade Material StackableWith sleek transparent bottle … Read more
Pheni kheer is prepared with milk at the time of Sargi. Pheni kheer is very thin sewiyan prepared in milk just like vermicelli kheer and garnished with dry fruits. Generally you get readymade pheni disks in the sweet shops on the Karva Chauth. It is a tradition to have pheni on karwa chauth day along … Read more
Karvachauth is celebrated in India every year by the Hindu married ladies for the longevity of their husband’s life. Traditionally this vrat/fast begins with Sargi which is given by the mother-in-law to her daughter-in-law before sunrise. They eat Sargi and start fasting that ends after offering prayers and worshiping the moon. They do not have … Read more
Karwa Chauth is an important festival for women. From sunrise till moonrise, women keep a fast for the health, well being and long life of their partner. Keeping a fast without drinking water and eating any food all through the day with a spirit of love and respect in their heart for their partner. Are … Read more
With the Karva chauth round the corner this fiki mathri is a must in all the north Indian houses. It is one of the traditional food items are prepared on Karwa Chauth. Punjabis make it a little thicker than their North Indian counterparts. The recipe is very easy to make. Trust me once you will … Read more
Dal Makhani without onion garlic restaurant style is a super easy rustic recipe. It is unbelievable that restaurant style dal makhani can made at home so easily and does not require too many spices. People always wonder why is Dal Makhani is called Makhani. The reason being in the generous use of butter and cream … Read more
Shakarkandi chaat is tangy, sweet and spicy recipe. It is super nutritious. Sweet potatoes are one of the most nutritious root vegetable. It is considered as Super Food today. We are constantly trying to find ways to incorporate this super food in our diet. This chaat is a great recipe to do just that. This … Read more
Pindi chole is the most commonly made chole in punjabi household. It has become a comfort food for many. Making pindi chane on weekends and holidays has become a tradition. So here we are with a pindi chole without onion garlic. There are many people who prefer eating without onion garlic food. This recipe is … Read more
Sukhe kale chane is a very quick recipe to make. Sukhe kale chane are generally served with poori especially on Ashtami and Navami. The prashaad for bhog consist of poori, halwa and sukhe kale chana. Shudh satwik bhojan without onion and garlic. These sookhe kale chane taste great with plain paratha and mango pickle too. … Read more
Who does’t like poori. Today we are sharing a dal hing poori recipe. It is very unique. It tastes just like dal kachori. Except it needs very little effort and expertise to make it. We can pepare the dal filling well in advance as this dal stuffing keeps well for over a month without refrigeration. … Read more
Easy homestyle Matar Paneer without onion garlic. This recipe is slightly unique. It uses Jaivitri which gives and all together a different taste to our humble matar paneer. The bright red color of the gravy makes it very inviting and appealing. Matar paneer is a very regular dish in every Punjabi household. All kids love … Read more
Paneer Makhani is one of the most ordered dish in any Indian Restuarant. Paneer Makhani is a mildly spicy dish. The tomato gravy is creamy textured and somewhat sweet and tangy. The paneer pieces are shallow fried and added to the gravy. Paneer makhani gets its name ‘Makhani’ from its liberal use of butter, cream … Read more
Who says when you are fasting you cannot have tasty delicious and nutritious food. Here is a really very easy 10 mins vrat ki paneer sabji whithout onion garlic to make your fasting / vrat a delish affair. You will look forward to relishing this dish. Lets see how to make farali paneer sabzi. Borosilicate … Read more
Presenting Halwa aloo poori along with atte ka halwa and dahi bade. This combination is always a hit. Just right for any potluck, puja, small lunch gathering or weekend brunch. The best part is you can fry bhalle , boil potatoes, make urad dal powder a day before and keep them ready. Borosil Stainless Steel … Read more
An all time favorite aloo recipe. Jeera aloo is a versatile dish. It goes excellently very well with any kind dal, curry or kadhi. It can be relished on its own too with a simple paratha or poori and pickle. Every Indian home has its own recipe of jeera aloo. But here we are sharing … Read more
Malai tinda perfect summer time sabji. Tinde are light on stomach and have a cooling effect on the stomach. They are a rich source of Vitamin A. But not many people are fond of tinde. So here is tinda in a new avatar. Generally it is made as stuffed. But this recipe has added a royal … Read more
Enjoy making easy Gulab Jamun with milk powder this festive season. Gulab Jamun is one of the most loved dessert in India. These sticky sweet deep fried delicious balls are not for the weight watchers but no one can resist these sinful beautiesThey are loved by one and all. Here is a fast and easy … Read more
Here is no onion garlic palak paneer restaurant style. This satvik or Jain palak paneer recipe is amazingly easy and simple to prepare. It can be prepared in less than 30 mins. Make this palak paneer restaurant style and dazzle your family members, friends and guests with your culinary skils. Lets learn how to make … Read more
A super easy kheer recipe for beginners with very few ingredients. This is the right dessert to kick start your culinary journey in Indian cuisine. This kheer recipe needs very few ingredients. Milk, rice, sugar and easily found in any Indian kitchen. Serve chilled this Indian dessert tastes divine. Few Ingredients Kheer: 1 litre Full … Read more
A super easy Sindhi tariyal aloo fry recipe. These fried aloo can be made in under less than 15 mins. They go perfect with plain parantha and even dal. Perfect lunch box / tiffin recipe. They complete the entire meal. These Sindhi tariyal aloo fry are spicy and tangy. The chat masala and mint powder … Read more
Here is the most liked and relished moong dal halwa recipe. Moong dal halwa is a time consuming sweet dish but seriously it is worth all the trouble and effort it takes to make. It can be make at home and that too super yum. It is calorie rich halwa made with moong dal, ghee … Read more
Here we bring Shahi paneer without onion garlic. As the name suggests “Shahi” – so this recipe is full of richness from cashewnuts, melon seeds and cream. Shahi paneer is very commonly found in Indian restuarant menu. But this particular recipe is different as Shahi Paneer recipe here is Jain style that means no onion … Read more
Hers is recipe for gajar halwa without grating in pressure cooker. If you have been missing gajar ka halwa. Worry no more. This is the simplest recipe you can ever come across. An amazingly quick fix halwa which tastes divine. Now no more grating. No more standing long hours in kitchen. This gajar halwa can … Read more
Here we present the very popular Indian fruit cream recipe. Indian fruit cream is a colorful dessert made with fruits and fresh cream. The cold whipped cream served with fresh fruits is the ultimate dessert of all time. This dessert is still on menu in many old style Indian resturants. Re-live your memories and try … Read more
Aloo chana chaat is a low oil snack made with boiled chickpeas and potatoes. Ingredients: 250gms Boiled Chick peas 3 Potatoes, boiled, peeled, diced 1 tsp Roasted cumin powder 1 tsp Chaat masala 1 Small onion, finely chopped 1/4 inch ginger (grated) 1 Tomato, deseeded, medium chopped 2 Green chillis, deseeded, finely chopped 1/2 tsp … Read more
A mouth watering recipe prepared with flour, sugar and ghee, just right for the occasion. Ingredients: 8 cups Sugar 6 cups Refined Flour (maida) 6 tblsp Pure Ghee Pure Ghee to deep fry How to make balushahi: Sieve the flour and add the ghee, mix well. Gradually add water to make a soft dough. Divide … Read more
Aloo kachori is deep fried snack very much liked in northern India. This lip smacking snack is very spicy. Ingredients: 1/2 kg Potatoes 1 fresh grated coconut 2-3 nos. Green chillies 100 grams Arrowroot 1 teaspoon Cardamom seeds 1-2 tablespoons Lemon juice 1-2 teaspoons Sugar As per requirement Salt How to make aloo kachori: Boil … Read more
Fenugreek Parantha is highly nutritious and tasty. Karwa chauth is the perfect occasion to relish them. Fenugreek paratha tastes awesome with dal, makhani, any paneer dish and even alone. Know how is fenugreek parantha served. Ingredients for Fenugreek Parantha: 2 cups Atta (whole wheat) 1 cup Besan 2 tbsp Ghee (Clarified Butter) 250 gms Fenugreek … Read more
This is a unique crispy fried bhindi with besan recipe. It is a perfect side dish. It can be served as a appetizer too. Bhindi smeared with besan and is then deep fried till it turns crispy. Learn how to make deep fried bhindi recipe with besan. Ingredients for crispy fried bhindi: 250 gms Ladyfingers … Read more
Imarti is a popular recipe of Uttar Pradesh. It is considered a delicacy and is consumed on special occasions. Ingredients: 2 cup urad dal 3 cup sugar 300 ml water saffron colour 1/2 tsp. cardomom ground 500 gms. ghee to fry How to make imarti: Soak urad dal overnight in plenty of water. Wash and … Read more
Kala Jamun are dark brown gulab jamuns made from paneer and khoya and then deep fried and coated with sugar syrup. Ingredients: 500 gms Milk Solids (khoya) 100 gms Cottage Cheese (paneer) 3 tblsp Refined Flour (maida) 1/4 tsp Soda Bi-carbonate 3 cup Sugar 11/2 cup Water 2 tblsp Castor Sugar Pure Gheefor frying How … Read more
Here is a simple and easy methiki puri recipe. These puris are very nutritious as well as very tasty. These methi puri can be served with aloo ki sabji with dahi or kadai paneer. Learn how to make methi poori. Ingredients for methi puri: 2 cups Wheat flour 1 cup Fenugreek leaves (methi), finely chopped … Read more
Aloo ki sabji aur puri is an integral part of the North Indian cuisine. You will find the presence of dry aloo sabzi for poori in every festive food. Here is a unique aloo ki sabji aur puri recipe. Ingredients for aloo ki sabji aur puri: Ingredients for Poori: 3 cup Wheat flour 1 tsp … Read more
Here is street style Ragda Pattice recipe. Ragda Pattice is fried disc of boiled potato served with sukhe mattar (dried peas) and garnished with chutneys and nylon sev. This is the perfect Ragda Pattice Chaat recipe. Ingredients Ragda Pattice Chaat : For ragda: 1 cup White Peas 1 onion finely chopped 1 tomato finely chopped … Read more
Here is a very simple stuffed capsicum with aloo. There is nothing exotic about it. It is a simple recipe. Yet it is not only a very good side dish but can act as a yummy starter too. Lets learn how to make bharwa shimla mirch Indian style. Ingredients: 5-6 small soft Shimla Mirch (Capsicum) … Read more
Here is aloo palak dry recipe. Sukhe aloo palak is very easy to make. It is a perfect side dish. It goes very well with dal tadka, rajma chawal, matar paneer and even just with hot paratha and tea. Perfect meal for a lazy afternoon. So lets learn how to make aloo palak ki sukhi … Read more
Here is an easy aloo gobi recipe for chapathi and roti. It requires very few ingredients. Aloo gobhi is a very good side dish goes well with all kinds of curries, raita and dal preparations. So lets learn this quick aloo gobi recipe. Ingredients for aloo gobi: 450 gms Potatoes 450 gms Gobi (Cauliflower florets) … Read more
Kesar badam milk is a versatile, tasty, healthy and heart warming drink. When it is hot you can have it cold and when it is chold wather you can relish it hot. How versatile is this drink. A drink for every season and every age group. Badam, saffron and cardamom with milk combine to create … Read more
Green coriander chutney is the easiest chutney to make. It not only enhances the taste of the meal but adds extra nutrition to the meal. This is a no taam-jhaam chutney. And it tastes great with dal-chawal and rajma cahwal or pakore or in chaat or even in sandwiches too. It is the simplicity of … Read more
Sabudana kheer is an easy recipe which is preferred on the vrat days or fasting. The soft tender pearls cooked slowly in a creamy milk , flavored with the aromatic cardomon and topped with the nutritious nuts is a dessert to relish. The dish is easy to digest and provides instant energy, flavours and filling … Read more
Shahi Tukda – a royal fare. Easiest, quickest amazingly delicious Indian dessert. Whenever you have few days old bread lying around just make this pudding. Kids love it. It is super easy to make and requires very few ingredients. Ingredients: 5 to 6 slices of bread (preferably 1 or 2 days old) Oil / ghee … Read more
Bhindi Fry is an easy to make tasty dish.It is crispy and served as a side dish with rotis, rice or dal. Bhindi fry is an excellent choice for Birthday Parties, Lunch gatherings or when ever you have to cook for large number of people. It hardly takes 15 – 20 mins to cook it … Read more