Here we are providing few holiday recipes to make your holiday celebrations more tasty and mouth watering.
Excellent chicken with shallots, vinegar, spinach and spices. Ingredients:1 tblsp Coriander Seed1 tblsp Fennel Seed2 lb Chicken Breasts (boneless and skinless)1/2 lb Shallots (cut to 1/4”)1/2 cup Peanut Oil1/2 cup Balsamic Vinegar1 tblsp Juniper Berries2 tsp Black Peppercorns1 tblsp Dijon Mustard1/4 tsp Red Pepper (crushed)1 lb Portobello Mushroom Caps1 large Red Pepper (roasted and cut … Read more
Easy to make, pumpkin is baked with shortening, cinnamon, nuts and raisins, flavored with sweet smell of cloves Ingredients:3 1/3 cup Flour1 can Pumpkin2/3 cup Water2 2/3 cup Sugar2/3 cup Shortening4 Eggs1/2 tsp Baking Powder2 tsp Baking Soda11/2 tsp Salt1 tsp Cinnamon1/2 tsp Cloves2/3 cup Nuts (chopped)2/3 cup Raisins How to make pumpkin bread: Mix … Read more
Crunchy peanuts make the mouth run… Ingredients:2 1/2 cup all-purpose Flour1/2 tsp Baking Soda1/2 lb Salted Butter (softened)1/2 tsp Baking Powder1/2 tsp Salt1 cup Peanuts (roasted, salted and ground in food processor)1 cup Brown Sugar (packed)1 cup Sugar (granulated)1 cup extra-crunchy Peanut Butter2 large Eggs2 tsp Vanilla Extract How to make peanut butter cookies: Arrange … Read more
Delicate and divine taste of strawberries, pineapple, papaya, apple, banana and honey. Ingredients:2 cup Bananas (sliced)2 cup Strawberries (sliced)2 cup Pineapple or Papaya (chopped)1 cup Apples (chopped and peeled)1/2 cup Ice cubes1 tsp Honey How to make morning glory fruit shake: In a blender blend on high speed a combination of bananas, strawberries, pineapples, papayas, … Read more
Delightful chicken with garlic cloves, white wine, and pepper garnished with lemon, and basil. Ingredients:4 Chicken Breast Halves (skinless and boneless)2 Garlic Cloves (minced)2 tblsp Lemon Juice1 tsp PaprikaSalt and Pepper according to taste2 tblsp Margarine or Butter1/2 tsp Lemon Zest (grated)1/4 cup White Wine How to make lemon garlic chicken: Drizzle chicken with salt, … Read more
Crispy and entrancing with a tangy taste of lemon. Ingredients:Crust:1/2 cup Butter1/4 cup Sugar (powdered)1 cup Flour1 pn SaltFilling:2 Egg1 cup Sugar2 tblsp Flour3 tblsp Lemon juice1 tsp Lemon rind (grated)1/4 tsp Baking powderTopping:Sugar (powdered) How to make lemon love notes: How to make Crust: Mix butter and powdered sugar. Combine flour and salt. Pour … Read more
Garlic cloves, sage and rosemary are used to make this nice dish. Ingredients:6 lb leg of Lamb (trimmed)5 Garlic cloves (peeled and sliced)20 small sprigs fresh Rosemary20 small sprigs fresh Sage1/4 cup Olive oilSalt and Pepper according to taste How to make leg of lamb: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Make deep incisions all … Read more
Inviting flavor of lime juice, and rum in this gratifying pie. Ingredients:1/3 cup Lime JuiceZest of six Key Limes14 oz sweetened Condensed Milk3 ea Egg yolks (beaten)1 1/2 tsp Rum4-6 drop Green Food Coloring1 x 9 inch Graham Cracker Crust1/2 pt Whipped Cream2 tblsp Confectioner Sugar1 tblsp Rum How to make key lime pie: Combine … Read more
Enticing taste of chocolate chips and walnuts topped with chocolate ice cream. Ingredients:1 – 9 inch Pastry shell (unbaked)6 oz semisweet Chocolate Chips1/4 cup Butter14 oz sweetened Condensed Milk1/2 cup Bisquick2 Eggs1 tsp Vanilla Extract1 cup chopped WalnutsChocolate Ice Cream for topping How to make fudge brownie pie: Bake pastry shell for 10 minutes in … Read more
Make French bread drizzled with cornmeal and chewy texture. Ingredients:6 Cup Whole Wheat Flour1 Cup Yogurt1 tblsp Dry Yeast1/2 Cup Water (warm)1 1/2 Cup Water (hot)1 tblsp SaltCornmeal How to make french bread: Put yeast in warm water. Let it dissolve in warm water for 5 minutes, set aside. In a big jar mix hot … Read more
Enjoy this tasty dish with tortilla picante sauce, sour cream, and chicken as its main ingredients. Ingredients:8 inch 10 Flour Tortilla (warmed)1 cup Picante Sauce2 tsp Chili Powder8 oz Sour Cream1 medium Tomato (chopped)2 cup Chicken (chopped and cooked)1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese (shredded)1 cup (10 3/4 oz) Cream of Chicken Soup1 green Onion (sliced) … Read more
Pleasurable taste of cranberries, orange rind and apples in cookies. Ingredients:100 g Cranberries (chopped)5 ml Orange Rind (grated)250 g Apples (pared and chopped)200 g Flour5 ml Baking Powder5 ml Cinnamon120 g Butter200 g Brown Sugar150 g Sugar1 Egg60 ml Milk2.5 ml Salt How to make cranberry cookies: Mix butter and sugars. Combine egg and milk. … Read more
Blissful cognac cookies blended with pecans, corn syrup and chocolate chips. Ingredients:100 ml Cognac250 g Pecans (finely chopped).100 g Sugar (white granulated)175 g Chocolate Chips (semi-sweet)400 g Vanilla Wafers (finely crushed)60 ml Corn Syrup How to make cognac cookies: Melt chocolate bits on heat. Crush vanilla wafers very fine. Chop pecans very fine. Combine all … Read more
Moist and mellow with cold coffee flavored with cloves, raisins and nuts. Ingredients:1 cup Sugar1/2 cup Shortening1 Egg (beaten well)2 cup Flour1/2 tsp Baking soda1/4 tsp Salt1 tsp Baking powder1/2 tsp Cinnamon1 tsp Cloves3/4 cup Cold Coffee1/2 cup Raisins (chopped)1/2 cup Nuts (chopped)1 tsp Vanilla How to make coffee drop cookies: Mix shortening and sugar … Read more
Sweet and rich with chocolate, cream and almonds. Ingredients:1 Pastry Shell (baked)4 oz unsweetened Baking Chocolate14 oz sweetened Condensed Milk1 tsp Almond Extract1 1/2 cup Whipping Cream (whipped)21 oz can Cherry Pie FillingAlmonds (Toasted) How to make black forest pie: Melt chocolate with sweetened condensed milk over low heat in pan. Remove from heat. Combine … Read more
A mixture of tangy and sweet taste using sour cream, banana and walnut. Ingredients:2/3 cup Butter11/2 cup Bananas (mashed)1 cup Walnuts (chopped)2 3/4 cup Flour1 1/3 cup Sugar2 Eggs1 tsp Baking Powder1 tsp Baking Soda1/2 tsp Salt1/2 cup Sour Cream How to make banana sour cream loaf: Mix butter and sugar till softened. Combine bananas … Read more
Simple and easy to make by baking beef with bacon, olives, onion and tomato juice, topped with cheese Ingredients:1 1/2 lb Beef (ground)2 tblsp Bacon Drippings1 1/2 tsp Salt1/2 tsp Pepper1 tsp Paprika2 oz Olives (stuffed and sliced)2 cup Tomato Juice1 cup rice1 small Onion (chopped)1 1/2 cup Water (boiled)1/2 cup Cheese (shredded) How to … Read more
Taste the wonderful pie with bailey and Irish cream drizzled with walnuts and chocolate Ingredients:1 Pie Shell (pre-baked)3 separated Eggs1/8 tsp Salt3/4 cup Bailey Irish Cream2 cup Kool-Whip (divided)1 cup chopped Walnuts (divided)2 tblsp shaved Chocolate How to make bailey irish cream mousse pie: Beat egg yolks. Combine Irish cream and salt to it. Cook … Read more
Yummy cake with mayonnaise, cinnamon, nutmegs, cloves, apples, raisins, walnuts, frosted and filled with cream Ingredients:3 cup Flour (no sifted)2 cup Sugar1 cup Mayonnaise1/3 cup Milk2 Egg2 tsp Baking Soda1 1/2 tsp ground Cinnamon1/2 tsp ground Nutmeg1/2 tsp Salt1/4 tsp ground Cloves3 cup Apples (chopped and peeled)1 cup Raisins (seedless)1/2 cup Walnuts (chopped coarsely)2 cup … Read more
Bake apples with maple syrup with cornstarch and margarine to make mouthwatering pie. Ingredients:1 Pie Crust4 peeled and sliced Apples1 cup pure Maple Syrup1 tblsp Cornstarch1 tblsp Margarine How to make apple maple syrup pie: Blend maple syrup with the cornstarch in a blender. Shift blended mixture to a pan. Add margarine. Cook it over … Read more
Lovely and nice to eat made up of almonds, vanilla and brandy. Ingredients:3 cup Flour3 tblsp Brandy1/2 cup Butter (melted)1 cup Almonds (chopped)1 tsp Vanilla1 tsp Almond Extract1/2 tblsp Baking Powder1/4 tsp Salt1 cup Sugar3 Eggs (large) How to make almond biscotti: Mix sugar and butter. Combine in brandy, almond extracts, vanilla, nuts and eggs. … Read more
Ingredients:1 kg mutton, boneless2 pyajoil (tel) for frying6 green chilies finely cut2 1/2 tblsp besan roastedsalt (namak) to taste1 egg1 tsp red chili powder2 inch piece ginger (adrak) finely cutfor the curry2 tsps. coriander leaves (dhania patta)1 tsp haldi powder3 pyaj1 tsp garam masala3-5 garlic (lasan)1 cup. tomatoes, boiled & skinnedsalt (namak) to taste1 1/2″ … Read more
Ingredients:1 tsp garlic (lasan) paste2 tblsp lemon juice1 tsp ground turmeric (haldi)1 inch piece ginger(adrak),peeled thinly sliced3 tblsp finely chopped fresh coriander leaves (dhania patta)3-4 medium tomatoes (tamatar) roughly chopped1 kg onion (pyaj)750 g. chicken cut into 1 inch pieces2 tsp ground coriander1/2 cup oil (tel)2 bay leaves (tej patta) crushed How to make murgh … Read more
Ingredients:1 tsp garlic (lasan) paste5 cup mutton stock1 tsp ginger (adrak) paste1/2 cup ghee1/2 tsp black pepper (kali mirch)2 cups tomato (tamatar) pureesalt (namak) to taste2 medium onion (pyaj) sliced20 green chilies1 tsp red chili powder1 kg meat1/2 kg wheat (gehun) How to make harissa: Soak the wheat in water for seven to eight hours. … Read more
Ingredients:1 kg mutton1 kg yogur2 tbsp kalvanji4 – 5 onions4-5 tbsp ghee/oil (tel)a pinch of haldi1 tsp white zeerasalt (namak) to tastered chilli (lal mirch) powder to tastefresh dhania for garnish How to make achari gosht: Cut onion in slices. Fry onion in oil till light brown. Put in yogurt and meat and let it … Read more
Ingredients:500 gm urad dal2 onion (pyaj)1 tsp turmeric (haldi)1tbsp ground ginger (adrak)1 tbsp ground garlic (lasan)1tblsp ground chiliy1 tsp red chili powder1 tsp cumin (jeera)1tsp garam masala3 tomatoes for tempering:5 cloves (lavang)1 inch cinnamon (tuj/dalchini) stick5-6 cardamom1/2 tsp mace (javitri)1 tsp whole jeera2 tbsp. fresh methi1/4 cup oil (tel) or ghee How to make bharuchi … Read more
Ingredients:5 tblsp vegetable oil (vanaspati tel)2 cinnamon (tuj/dalchini) sticks6 garlic (lasan) cloves1 tblsp cardamom seeds1 large onion (pyaj) chopped2 garlic (lasan) cloves,crushed1 1/2″ fresh ginger, peeled and chopped1 1/2 lb lean lamb, cubed1 1/4 cup yogurt1 tsp saffron (kesar) threads, soaked in 2 tblsp boiling water1/2 tsp chili powder1/2 cup ground almond1 tsp salt (namak)1 … Read more
Ingredients:1 1/2 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric (haldi)1/2 cup oil (tel)1 tblsp lemon juice1 tblsp garlic (lasan) paste3 tblsp fresh coriander leaves. chopped3 medium tomatoes, chopped3 tblsp yogurt, whisked3 tblsp ginger, cut into thin strips1 tsp chat masala1 small onion, thinly sliced1 tsp garam masala1 kg boneless chicken breast, cut into small cubes1 tsp coriander … Read more
Ingredients:3 cups water1 cup curd (dahi)1/2 cup regular atta (dough)salt (namak) to taste2 tblsp oil (tel)1/2 kg mutton Marinate:2-3 green cardamoms1 tsp jeera2 pods garlic (lasan)1 black cardamom1/2 cup corriander leaves1-6 green chillies4 cloves (lavang)1 inch piece ginger (adrak)6 black pepper (kali mirch) corns1/4 cup mint (pudina) leaves1/2 onion (pyaj) How to make dum pukht: … Read more
Ingredients:2 cloves garlic (lasan) chopped750 gms skinless chicken thigh fillets, cut in half3 tsp ground turmeric1 onion (pyaj) finely grated1teaspoon red chilli (lal mirch) powder1teaspoon salt (namak)500 gms chopped tomatoes (tamatar)30 gms ghee3tsp ground cumin (jeera)3 tsp ground coriander2 tblsp grated fresh ginger (adrak)30 gms fresh coriander leaves roughly choppedoil (tel) for cooking How to … Read more
Chicken shashlik is a very popular chicken recipe. Chicken pieces are weaved on skewers and then either they are fried or grilled on on hot charcoal. Here is a very simple chicken shashlik recipe. Serves : 3Cooking time : 40 mins Ingredients:500 gms boneless chicken breast2 capsicum2 medium onions2 medium tomatoes1/4 cups lemon juice1/2 tsp. … Read more
A mouthwatering sweet dish prepared of coconut, jaggery and broken wheat. Ingredients:250 gms Broken Wheat500 gms Jaggery3 tblsp Ghee10 gms Raisins10 gms Cashew Nuts2 Coconut5 gms Cardamom10 gms Dry ginger powder10 gms Cumin Powder How to make wheat payasam: Grate the coconut. Add 1/2 glass warm water to the grated coconut. Extract the first coconut milk by filtering … Read more
The yummy and favorite dessert to complete the Onam meal Ingredients:3 litres Milk700 gm Sugar180 gm Dried red rice3 – 4 Almonds and Cashewnuts How to make pal payasam: Boil the milk and condense it. Add sugar and keep stirring it. When it boils again, put the washed rice in it,lower the flame . Simmer … Read more
Ingredients:2 tblsp Yogurt1/2 cup Coconut paste1 tblsp Oil1/4 tsp (optional) Fenugreek powder1/2 tsp Cumin seeds1/8 tsp Turmerica pinch Mustard seeds1 tblsp chopped Onion4 broken Whole red chilly1/2 tsp Garlic1 tsp GingerCurry leaves How to make moru curry: Blend coconut, curd and green chillies in a blender. Add 1 cup water, red chilly powder, turmeric and salt to the mixture,bring … Read more
Enjoy the South Indian soup also known as rassam or chaaru or saaru made from tomatoes, tamarind and jaggery. Ingredients:2 Tomatoes2 Red chillies4 cups Water of boiled dal (stock)1 stalk Curry leaves1 stalk Mint leaves1 stalk Coriander leaves1- 2 cloves Garlic grated2-3 pinches Clove-cinnamon powder1/2 tsp Sambhar masala8-10 Peppercorns2 pinch Hing (Asafoetida)1 1/2 tsp Cumin … Read more
The preferred dish in South India cuisine consisting of dal and vegetables such as, brinjal, drum-stick, bitter gourd (pavakkai), ladies finger etc Ingredients:2 cup Sambhar (Tuvar) Dal1/4 kg Vegetables( Drumstick,Green Pepper,Eggplant,Okra)1/4 tsp Fenugreek seeds3 Red chillies3 Green chillies1 tsp Sambhar powderCurry leavesa pinch Hing1 tsp Salt2 tsp Mustard1/4 tsp Tamarind paste4 tbsp Cooking oil How … Read more
A preparation of milk and vermicelli sweetened with sugar. Ingredients:1 cup Vermicelli3/4 cup Water1 cup SugarA pinch Saffron1 cup Milk3-4 Cashew nuts7-8 Raisins2-3 Cardamom How to make semiya payasam: Saute the vermicelli in ghee till it turns brown. Boil water in another vessel.. Put vermicelli in boiling water and cover it, stirring occasionally. After the … Read more
A dal curry recipe which is the main part of main course. Ingredients:1 cup Lentils (green gram dal)3 cups Water1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder2 tsp GheeSalt to taste How to make parippu curry: Saute the lentils in a pan. Wash the lentils in plain water. Boil the water and add the washed lentils and turmeric powder. … Read more
A curry of a miscellaneous variety of vegetables and Bengal gram. Ingredients:1/2 cup Bengal gram Dal2 tblsp White gram dal1/2 cup Grated coconut1/4kg (all together) Pumpkin, snake gourd, Long runner beans, yam, cucumber1/2 cup Inner flesh of drum stick1/4 tsp Turmeric powder3 Green chilliesSalt to taste1/4 cup Coconut oil1 tsp Mustard3 Dried red chillies2 sprig Curry … Read more
A delicious dish made of curd and fruit to make your Onam special Ingredients:10 to 12 pieces Ripe Mango or Pineapple1 cup Thick yogurta few Curry leaves1/4 tsp Turmeric powder1/2 tsp Chilli powder1/8 tsp Cumin seeds1/2 tsp Mustard2 Red chilli6 Green Chilly1 tbsp OilSalt to taste How to make pulissery: Cook mango/pineapple with 3 green … Read more
Try out Erissery with pumpkin and beans on the occasion of Onam. Ingredients:2 cups Ripe Pumpkin (sliced into pieces )1/2 cup Red oriental bean1 cup Coconut milk2 tsp Oil2 Dried chilli1 tsp Mustard2 springs Curry leavesWaterSalt to tasteTo be Ground in paste1 cup Grated Coconut1 Small onions1/2 tsp Cumin1/2 tsp Turmeric powder2 or 3 Green … Read more
A lip smacking desert prepared of coconut, jaggery and broken wheat. Ingredients:250 gms Parippu (Green gram dal)Coconut milk from 2 coconuts250 gms Jaggery2 tblsp Gheehandful Cashew nuts, Raisins How to make parippu payasam: Clean the dal and saute it in ghee till light brown. Boil the fried dal in water till it is cooked. Make … Read more
A preparation of buttermilk with thick gravy and the must on the menu for Onam Ingredients:1 Raw banana (the kerala nendran banana is the best if available)6 cups Beaten, thick sour curds200 gms Chena (jameen kand/karunaikizhangu/suvarne gadde)1 cup Coconut2 tsp Turmeric powder1 tbsp Pepper powderSalt to taste2-3 Red chillies2-3 Green chillies1 tbsp Mustard seeds1 tsp … Read more
Ingredients:6-8 sticks Celery chopped1/2 cup Green moon (cherupayar) cooked to 3/4th3/4 cup Grated coconut1/4 Chopped onion6-7 Green chillies chopped2-3 Dried red chilliesCurry leaves2 cloves Garlic1 small piece Ginger cut into julian strips1 tsp Mustard1/2 tsp Cumin1 tblsp Oil How to make celery payaru thoran: Grind the garlic and cumin together coarsely into a thick paste … Read more
Delicious ladyfinger cooked with curd and coconut. Ingredients:3 1/2 cup ladyfinger2 cup thick curd1/2 cup grated coconut3 dry red chilies1 mustard2 springs curry leaves2 tsp oilsalt (namak) to taste2 green chillies How to make lady finger kichadi: Cut the lady finger in small round pieces. Deep fry ladyfinger in oil till crisp. Pound grated coconut; green … Read more
A delightful mix of all sorts of vegetables and coconut. Its best companion for rice during Onam festival. Ingredients:1/2 cup Grated coconut5 Green chilies1/2 tsp Cumin seeds1cup Yam Thinly sliced into 11/2″ length pieces1cup Cucumber Sliced lengthy into 11/2″ length pieces1cup Snake gourd Sliced into 11/2″ length pieces1/4cup Carrot Sliced into 11/2″ length pieces1/2cup Long … Read more
Indian bandaru ladoo is made by adding spirals of gram flour to syrup. Learn how to make bandaru ladoo. Ingredients:250 gms senaga pindi / bengal gram (chana dal) flour250 gms sugar (cheeni)1 tsp cardamom (elayachi) powderoil to fry50 gms cashew nuts (kaju) fried in a tbsp of ghee How to make bandaru ladoo: Take Bengal … Read more
Indian Sarkarrai Pongal is made by cooking rice with milk and adding lot of dry fruits. Learn how to make mouthwatering Sarkarrai Pongal. Ingredients:2 litre Milk (dudh)10 Almonds (badam)1 1/2 cups newly harvested rice (chawal)1/4 cup Moong dal (gram pulse)15 Cashew nuts (kaju)1 1/2 cup Jaggery (gur) grated30 Kishmis or raisins1/4 level teaspoon nutmeg (jayphal) … Read more
Make Indian ariselu by making balls of rice flour and jaggery syrup coated with sesame and deep fried. Learn how to make ariselu. Ingredients:1 kg rice3/4 kg jaggery(gur) (grated)2 tablespoons of sesame seeds(teel)Oil to fry How to make ariselu: Wash rice and soak it in water for10 hours. Remove water and let it dry on … Read more
Indian moongphali ladooes are made by cooking the mixture of rice and coconut with jaggery. Learn how to make Moongphali Ladooes. Ingredients:1 cup Rice (chawal)2/3 cup Coconut (nariyal) (scraped)2/3 cup Pressed Rice (poha)1 1/3 cup Jaggery (gud) (grated)1/3 cup Coconut (nariyal) MilkA pinch Salt (namak)1 drop Yellow ColourGhee to fry How to make moongphali ladoo: … Read more
Indian Til ladooes are made by adding roasted sesame seeds to the jaggery syrup. Learn how to make Til ladooes. Ingredients:4 cups sesame (til) seeds1/2-cup water (paani)1/2 cups brown sugar or powdered jaggery (gud)Cup coconut (nariyal), chopped finely into small pieces How to make til ladooes: Take a saucepan and heat it on the middle … Read more
Adding kewra essence to the mixture of milk and paneer makes Indian malai ladoo. Learn how to make these yummy ladoo. Ingredients:1/2 cup of Condensed milk (dudh)Cardamom (elayachi) powder – 1 tsp.Yellow Food color- 4 to 5 dropsPaneer fresh crumbled- 250gmsKewra Essence – 2 to 3 dropsSilver (chandi ka vark) edible leaf- 1 How to … Read more
Indian pinnie is made by adding milk to roasted flour. Learn how to make this sweet dish. Ingredients:250 gms. Wheat (gehun) flour250 gms. Ghee250 gms. Sugar (cheeni) ground3-4 tbsp. Milk (dudh)1 tsp. Cardamom (elayachi) powder How to make pinnie: Take a heavy bottomed pan and heat it. Add ghee. When it melts add flour and … Read more
Indian shengdana chikki is easy to make with jaggery syrup and groundnuts. Learn how to make shengdana chikki. Ingredients:Groundnuts (Moongfali) – 1 cup skinned, roastedJaggery (Gud) – 3/4 cupClarified butter (Ghee) – 2 tablespoon How to make shengdana chikki: Take a pan and heat it on the medium flame. Put water and add jaggery to … Read more
Indian ganee ki kheer is made by boiling rice with sugarcane juice. Learn how to make this easy sweet dish. Ingredients:Sugarcane(ganna) juice: 1 litreBasmati rice(chawal) : 100g How to make ganee ki kheer: Take a pan and heat the sugarcane juice in it. Add rice to it and cook. Keep the flame low. Cook till … Read more
Indian til poli is made by stuffing sesame seed mixture in dough and frying it. Learn how to make Til Poli. Ingredients:2 cups cleaned white sesame (til) seeds2 cups grated jaggery (gud)1 1/2 teaspoon powder of cardamoms (elaychi)1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (jayphal) powder1 1/2 cups flour (maida)Oil for shallow frying How to make til poli: Add … Read more
Indian kurmura ladoo is made by adding kurmura to jaggery syrup and making balls. Learn how to make kumura laddo. Ingredients:2 cup Kurmura (puffed rice{chawal})1 cup Jaggery(gur)1/4 cup Ghee(oil) How to make kurmura laddo: Take a pan and boil water. Add jaggery and make syrup. When the syrup is make remove from the fire and … Read more
Make Indian gajak by making thin sheets of roasted sesame and jaggery syrup. Learn how to make gajak. Ingredients:1 cup sesame(till)3/4 cup sticky jaggery(gur)1/2 tsp cardamom powder(elayachi)2 tbsp clarified butter(makhan) How to make til gajak: Take a pan and put it on medium heat. Roast sesame on it. Stir continuously. When roasted nicely cool them. … Read more
Indian dry fruit chikki is made by cooking dryfruits with grated jaggery. Learn how to make dry fruit chikki. Ingredients:Badam(almonds) 1 cup (chopped)Pista() 1 cup (chopped)Cashew(kaju) 1 cup (chopped)Jaggery(gur) 1/4 cup (grated)Kesar(saffron)-few soaked in milkghee 2 big spoons How to make dry fruit chikki: Take a pan and put ghee and heat it. When it … Read more
Indian coconut chikki made by cooking coconut with sugar. Learn how to make coconut chikki. Ingredients:400 grams Dry grated coconut(nariyal)150 grams Brown sugar( bhuri cheeni)150 grams Sugar(cheeni)2-3 tbsp. Ghee(tel) How to make coconut chikki: Take a pan and put ghee. When it melts put grated coconut. In another pan mix brown sugar, sugar and water … Read more
Indian atta dadoo is made by roasting jaggery with flour. Learn how to make atta ladoo. Ingredients:250 gms atta (flour)200 gms. Jaggery(gur)30 gms vanaspati or ghee. How to make atta ladoo: Take a pan and put it on a medium heat. put the flour and roast till it becomes light brown. Mix grated jaggery to … Read more
Indian ghathia is made by frying strips of wheat dough. Learn how to make crispy ghathia. Ingredients:1/2 kg Wheat(gehun) Flour11/2 cups Water (paani)1/2 tsp Ajwain2 tbsp Oil (tel)Oil for frying as requiredSalt(namak)as per taste How to make ghathia: Add oil, ajwain and salt to the flour and mix. Add cold water and knead the hard … Read more
Indian chakli is made by passing the dough though and mould and deep-frying it till it becomes golden brown. Learn how to make chakli. Ingredients:Urud(dal) flour 115 gms.Rice(chawal) flour 340 gms.Chili(mirch) powder 3 tsps.Asafoetida(hing) ½ tsp.Til seeds 1 tbsp.Butter(makkhan) 2 tbsps.Oil(tel) As requiredSalt(namak)To taste How to make chakli: Add all dry ingredients like salt, asafetida … Read more
Indian chivda is made by frying sago and mixing dry fruits. Learn how to make sweet-salty chivda. Ingredients:1 cup sago (poha)1/2 cup unsalted peanuts without skins(mungphali)1/2 cup almonds/cashews (badam/kaju)1/4 cups raisins (kishmish)1 cup potato sticks (available at most supermarkets in the Snack section)5 green chillies(hari mirch) chopped1 tsp lemon salt2 tsps sugar(chini) coarsely powderedVegetable/ canola/ … Read more
Malai Kofta for Navratri is quite tasty and yummy. It s a rich dish using cashewnut paste, mawa, cream and coconut powder. Put despite being rich it is delicious and fasting becomes fun and an experience. Infact you can serve these malai kofta in your next potluck or dinner party or any other family function. … Read more
Ingredients:1 cup oil1 tblsp ginger-garlic pastesalt to taste12 medium potatoes, peeled1 tsp cumin seeds1/2 cup coriander leaves, cut4 tbsps. cream1 tblsp chilli powder1 tblsp sugar1 tsp garam masala1/2 cup mixed almonds and pistachios, coarsely ground3 tomatoes pureed4 onions, chopped, ground1 tsp turmeric powder How to make aloo mewawale : Bore a hole into each potato. … Read more
Ingredients:1/2 tsp mango powder3 tbsp oilsalt to tastekadi pata5-6 boiled potatoes2-3 green chilies1/2 tsp red chilly powder How to make sukha aloo : Put oil in a pan. Heat up the oil and mix in kadi pata, green chilies and red chilly powder and mix it well. Now mix in the boiled potatoes cut in … Read more
When fasting for navratri or any other vrat coming up with easy and quick to prepare recipes are always a priority. Sukhi arbi recipe is just one of them. This recipe can be made in a jiffy and is very tasty too. Do try your hand at dry arbi sabji for vrat. Ingredients:250 gms Arbi … Read more
Vrat ke dahi wale aloo goes very well with kuttu puri or kuttu ka paratha. This no garlic no onion recipe is simply not only tasty but refreshing too. Learn how to make dahi wale aloo. Ingredients: 4 Potatoes Half boiled and cubed 1/2 tsp Ginger grated 1 tsp Jeera(Cumin Seeds) 1 – 2 Laung … Read more
Potatoes are a great source of energy. Vrat ke aloo is made without haldi with the addition peanuts. Crunchy peanuts and crispy aloo makes it a fantastic recipe for fasting and vrat. Whats best is that they get ready in less than 10 mins. They taste great with ghee. Ingredients: 3- 4 large Potatoes 1-2 … Read more
Crispy arbi fried is a really simple and easy recipe which can be served not only as side dish but also as a starter. It is a perfect party snack and is loved by young and old alike. Within minutes it is gone. Besides it is ano hassle dish. Here are the steps for how … Read more
Ingredients:oil for deep frying1/4 tsp turmeric powdersalt according to taste5-6 raw bananas How to make banana chips : Take off and put bananas in plenty of salted iced water. Slice bananas with a chip slicer into water, mix in in turmeric. Keep for 10 minutes, remove out water fully. Spread out on a kitchen cloth … Read more
Ingredients:3 green chillies6 potatoes, peeled, cubedsalt to taste1/2 tsp turmeric powderCut coriander leaves3 dry red chillies2 tbsp khuskhus roasted3 tblsp oil1/2 cup water How to make khuskhus aloo : Grind the roasted khuskhsu along with the green chillies and a few tblsp of water to a very fine paste. Keep aside. Heat up half of … Read more
Dry arbi masala is another quick and easy to make recipe during vrats. After an entire day of fasting with no energy left this no onion garlic arbi masala is perfect. Here is the way for how to make vrat ki arbi masala. Time Taken : 15 minutesServes : 2- 3 Ingredients:250 gms boiled Arbi1 … Read more
Shakarkand ke gulab jamun is a unique and innovative dessert recipe. This recipe is ideal for vrats as it is falahari. Not only it provides nourishment but also provides a mouth watering experience. Learn how to make sweet potato gulab jamun. Ingredients:1 boiled Sweet Potato (Shakarkandi)1 boiled Potato1/4 cup Khoya2 tsp milk powderA pinch of … Read more
Singhare ka halwa is a super easy yet delicous and nutritious halwa recipe for the Navratri vrat. Kuttu ka halwa is packed with potassium and goes very well with the Navratri thali. Learn how to make singhare ka halwa. Time Taken: 20 minsServes: 3 person Ingredients:1 cup Singhade ka atta1 cup Ghee or clarified butter1 … Read more
Vrat ki kadhi recipe is very much similar to regular dahi ki kadhi. Here we make use of singhara atta so that it can be consumed during vrats like Navratri and Mahashivratri. Singhara atta kadhi is simple to make. It goes well with kuttu ki puri or samak chawal. Time Taken: 1 hrServes: 2 Ingredients:For … Read more
Ingredients:1 big size potato diced in small pieces1 tsp cumin seeds1 cup samwat rice2 tbsp ghee2 cloves2 tsp rock salt (kala namak)2 green cardamoma tiny piece of cinnamongreen coriander to garnish1/2 tsp red chilli powder3 cup water How to make aloo pulao : Heat up ghee in a pot. Mix in cumin seeds, cloves, cardamom … Read more
Vrat Ke Chawal or samak ke chawal are easy and quick to make. These vrat ke chawal keeps you full for atleast 3 to 4 hours. Learn how to make vrat ke chawal. Ingredients:125 gms samak ke chaawal2 cloves3 cup water2 – 3 cashewnuts fried30 gm ghee2 tsp kala namak1 tsp cumin seeds1/2 tsp chilli … Read more
Ingredients:1 cup kotu ka atta (buckwheat up flour)1/4 cup finely cut coriander leaves1/2 tbsp black pepper powderghee or vegetable oil for frying3 medium sized potatoes (boiled whole till half-cooked)1/2 tsp sendha namak (rock salt) or to taste How to make kotu aloo pakora : Combine the flour, salt, pepper and coriander in round dish and … Read more
Here’s a delicious, quite filling fried bread recipe with sago/sabudana. Learn how to make sabudane ki puri. Ingredients:1 cup wheat flour (gehun ka atta)1 cup refined flour (maida)1/2 cup pea seeds (matar)1/2 cup sago (saboodana)1 green chilly (hari mirch)1 tsp salt (namak)1 tsp red chilly powder (lal mirch)1/4 tsp asafetida (hing)1 tsp coriander powder (dhania)clarified … Read more
Singhare ke pakore is the most famous and commonly made during fasting or vrat. These vrat wale pakode are very tasty and easy to make. Learn how to make singhare ke aate ke pakore. Ingredients: 250 gms Singhade Ka Atta 200 gms Potatoes 1/2 tsp Sendha Namak (Rock Salt) 1 – 2 Green Chillies chopped … Read more
Lauki ki burfi using milk powder is a very delicious and nutritious recipe ideal for vrats and fasts like Navratri. It is very easy to make and requires no special ingredients. Just regular ingredients found in your kitchen. This burfi is perfect for prashad or bhog. So for your next vrat or fast do try … Read more
Kuttu ke dahi vada is a very delicious and healthy recipe for vrat and fasts. Vrat ke dahi bhalle are not only nutritious but tongue tickling too. Learn how to make kuttu ke dahi bade. Try this unique recipe. Ingredients:2 tblsp Kuttu Ka Aata2 medium boiled Potato2 Green Chillies chopped finely1/2 tsp grated ginger1 tsp … Read more
Delicious Easter Pecan Pralines are fantastic Easter candies that are made with cream, pecan and brown sugar. Ingredients:2 cup pecan halves4 cup brown sugar1 tsp vanilla2 tblsp butter2 cup heavy cream How to make easter pecan pralines: take a medium sized saucepan and butter it well. pour the cream into it and place the saucepan … Read more
Easter Egg Candies are the delicacy that is prepared by using a lot of nutritive ingredients and chocolate. Ingredients:1 lb confectioners sugar1 pint cream of tartar2 tblsp water1 tblsp butter softened1 1/3 cup flaked coconut1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp almond extract1 tblsp light corn syrup1 tsp vanillachocolate coating:8 squares semi-sweet chocolate How to make Easter Egg … Read more
Ingredients:1 cup cashew nuts4 1/2 cup crunchy chinese noodles6 oz packed chocolate chips6 oz packed butterscotch chips2 tsp peanut butter How to make chocolate hay stacks: take a heavy pan and stir the following ingredients into it – chocolate butterscotch chips, peanut butter, and cashews. put the pan over low heat and stir occasionally. do … Read more
Chocolate Easter Bunny Tails recipe includes chocolate, coconut and pecans that all make it extremely yummy. Ingredients:2 1/2 cup coconut shredded1/2 cup egg whites8 oz chocolate semisweet1/2 cup sugar brown1 tsp vanilla1/2 cup pecans finely chopped How to make chocolate easter bunny tail: take a large bowl and beat egg whites into it until frothy. … Read more
Ingredients:1 tsp vanilla1/4 cup butter or margarine1/2 cup milkmixed colored candies1 cup walnuts chopped5 1/4 oz chocolate pudding1 lb powdered sugar20 marshmellows5 squares unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled How to make chocolate easter eggs: you will need melted butter. so take a 3 qt. saucepan and melt butter into it. when the butter is melted … Read more
Using whipping cream and pecans that would be liked by all on Easter makes the mouthwatering Chocolate Praline Easter Cake. Ingredients:1/2 cup margarine or butter1/4 cup whipping cream1 cup brown sugar; firm pack3/4 cup pecans; coarse chopped1 packet devil’s food cake mix1 1/4 cup water1/3 cup oil3 eggstopping1 3/4 cup whipping cream1/4 cup powdered sugar1/4 … Read more
Hippity Hop Bunny Cake, decorated with coconut, white and pink, is not only tasty but also easy to make in very less time. Ingredients:mixed candies for garnish8 oz cool whip2 1/2 cup coconutred edible color2 – 9″ round cake layers How to make hippity hop bunny cake: you should begin with tinting 1/4 cup of … Read more
Ingredients:1 kg Pork5 small Potato (Aloo)2-3 Cloves (Lavang)4-5 Black Pepper corns (Kalimirchi)2-3 Green Cardamoms (Elaichi)3 Green chilli (Hari mirch)1 tsp Sugar (Cheeni)2 large Onion (Pyaj)4 tblsp Vinegar (Sirka)1 small stick Cinnamon (Tuj/Dalchini)1/2 tsp Cumin Seed (Jeera)1 tsp Coriander Seeds (Dhania)1 tsp Turmeric Powder (Haldi Powder)3 Garlic (Lasun) Cloves1/4 tsp Ginger (Adrak) Juliennes6 Red chilli (Lal … Read more
Packed brown sugar, chopped pecans, egg and butter are used to cook yummy Praline Easter Cookies. Ingredients:1 1/2 cup flour1 1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 cup chopped pecans1 tsp vanilla1/2 cup butter1 ea egg How to make praline easter cookies: first of all set the oven to heat up to 350 degrees. meanwhile you should … Read more
Yummy Potato Chip Cookies are perfect for the Easter as these are made with shortening, brown sugar, egg and crushed potato chips. Ingredients:1 cup brown sugar1/2 tsp soda1/2 cup chopped nuts1/2 tsp vanilla1 cup flour1 ea egg1/2 cup crushed potato chips1/2 cup shortening How to make potato chip cookies: to begin with take a bowl … Read more
A balanced mix of ingredients such as butter, egg yolks, currants and all-purpose flour is used for making the delicacy, Easter Cookies Ingredients:3/4 cup sugar1 pinch salt3/4 cup butter; softened4 tsp orange juice2 tblsp milk3/4 cup currants3 egg yolks4 cup all-purpose flourEaster Cookie Glazefood color2 tblsp powdered sugar1 egg white lightly beaten How to make … Read more
Crispy Easter Nests make great Easter cookies, which are made with Marshmallow Crème and Chowmein noodles. Ingredients:7 oz marshmallow crememixed jelly beans5 oz chow mein noodles1 cup m&m plain candies chopped2 tblsp butter or margarine melted1/4 cup creamy peanut butter How to make crispy easter nest cookie: firstly take a large bowl and pour into … Read more
Creamy peanut butter, Vanilla extract, Unbleached all purpose flour and Chocolate chips are used in making tasty Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies. Ingredients:1 cup chocolate chips1 tsp baking soda2 tsp vanilla extract1/2 cup egg1 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter2 cup all purpose flour1 cup butter or margarine1 1/2 cup brown sugar How to make chocolate peanut … Read more
Chocolate Covered Cherry Easter Cookies are prepared with unsweetened cocoa powder, Butter and Maraschino cherries that give it a wonderful taste. Ingredients:1 1/2 cup flour1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp baking soda1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened1 cup sugar1 ea egg1 1/2 tsp vanilla48 ea cherries, keep the juicefrosting6 oz … Read more
Ingredients:125 gms Butter125 gms Sugar (Cheeni)3 Eggs1 cup Refined Flour (Atta)1 tsp Baking Powder1 pinch Salt (Namak)1/2 tsp dried Ginger (Adrak) Powder1/2 tsp Cinnamon (Tuj/Dalchini) Powder1/4 tsp Nutmeg (Jaiphal) Powder125 gms Currants (Kishmish)125 gms Sultanas125 gms Raisins (Kishmish)1/2 cup chopped Mixed Fruit500 gms Marzipan How to make simnel cake: In a bowl, cream together the … Read more
Ingredients:1 kg Pork1/2 kg Pork Liver4-5 tblsp Vinegar (Sirka)6-8 Red chilli (Lal Mirchi)1 tsp Cumin Seed (Jeera)1 tsp Turmeric Powder (Haldi Powder)4-5 Cloves (Lavang)1/2 tblsp Garlic (Lasun) Paste1 tblsp Ginger (Adrak) Paste3 medium sized Onion (Pyaj)3-4 Green chilli (Hari mirch)1-2 tblsp Groundnut (Moong Fali) OilSalt (Namak) How to make sorpotel: Make a fine paste of … Read more