Raksha means ‘protection‘ and Bandhan means ‘bond‘. Raksha-bandhan is a bond of protection. Rakhi festival is more popular in northern India. Legend says that Indrani, the wife of Indra, started the practice of tying a rakhi. When the gods suffered a terrible defeat at the hands of the demons and Indra lost his kingdom, Indrani, following Vishnu’s advice, prepared a charm as prescribed by the sacred texts and tied the thread around Indra’s wrist. Indra easily defeated the demons by virtue of this thread and won back his kingdom. Tying a rakhi signifies the obligation of the strong to protect the weak. History records many instances of Hindu queens sending rakhis to Muslim kings to seek their help. Despite their differing faiths, the kings invariably provided help and honored the significance of rakshabandhan as a tie of protection.
Raksha Bandhan is a day for feasting. Sweets of all kinds, mainly Laddoos, Jalebi, Kesar Burfi, Balushai, Gulab Jamun and Rasgullas are the favourites.
Perfect dish for the occasions like Rakhi and Diwali. Find out how to make shahi paneer korma. Ingredients: 200 gms paneer (grated) 8-10 makhana 35 gms khoya (grated) 2 tblsp cream 3-4 green cardamoms 4-5 drops of kewra essence 1/2 tsp red chilli powder 6-8 … Read more
A spicy dal recipe ideal to go with any kind of pulao, chapati or rice preparation. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups moong dal 4 cups water 1 1/2 tsp. salt 3 Tbs. butter or Ghee 1 tsp. cumin seeds 1 tsp. ground turmeric 1/2-inch stick cinnamon … Read more
A mix of rich ingredients like dry fruits, whole spices, sugar and milk are used to make this dish of sweet, saffron rice. Ingredients: 2 cup basmati rice 2 1/2 c water 2 c sugar 1 1/2 c milk 2-3 tb cashews, cut and roasted … Read more
A delicious pulao made with mint or pudina as main flavour that can go with any kind of curry or raita. Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice 1 cup fresh mint leaves 1 cup fresh green peas 1 big onion 1 tbsp. ginger-garlic paste 1 tsp. … Read more
Mushroom Masala is a dry dish and excellent combination to be served with roti and chapati. Ingredients: 2 medium finely chopped onions 2 medium chopped tomatoes 1/2 lb. diced mushrooms 6 slit green chili peppers 4 cloves 1 small stick cinnamon 1 teaspoon red chili … Read more
Learn how to make baadusha. It is made with maida, yogurt and ghee. Ingredients: Maida – 1 cup Dalda – 1/2 cup Baking soda – 1/4 tbsp Oil Cardamom powder – 1/2 tbsp Ghee – 3 tbsp Yogurt – 1 tbsp Milk – 2 tbsp … Read more
Good side dish to go with any any dal or curry. Learn how to make mushroom paneer pulao. Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice 1 cup button mushrooms 1 cup paneer cubes 2 finely sliced onions 1 tbsp. tomato pulp 1 tbsp. garam masala powder 1 … Read more
A modern age fusion Indian dessert. Learn how to make badam kaju pista burger. Ingredients: Almond powder – 100 gms Sugar – 60 gms & 25 gms & 20 gms Anjir – 2 pieces Cashew powder – 50 gms Chopped almonds & pistachios – 2 … Read more
This is a good snack or finger food. A batter is rubbed on the paneer (cottage pieces) pieces and then deep fried. Ingredients: Cooked rice – 1 cup Besan – 1 cup Paneer – 150-200 gms Khus-khus – 1 tsp Til (sesame)- 1 tsp Spring … Read more
Another unusual recipe of bread barfi. Try it and enjoy. Ingredients: 2 cups soft breadcrumbs 1 cup milk 1 grated coconut 1 cup sugar 4 table spoons oil pink color as required 2 or 3 drops rose essence 8 to 10 chooped cashewnuts How to … Read more
we have planned some special lunch menus for Rakhi. Make them and impress your brothers and family… It is generally a tradition in Hindu homes that on Rakhi, brothers visit their sisters home and the sister’s tie rakhi on their hand and then this is … Read more
Unusual dahiwadas made of bread and then deep fried. And served like regular dahiwadas. Ingredients: 8 slices bread 4 cups curd 2 tbsp. raisins 1 tsp. chilli powder 1 tsp. powdered roasted cummin seeds 1/2 cup tamarind pulp, sweetened with sugar Salt and sugar to … Read more
Impress your family by cooking raseeley chawal or rice. It has the flavour of moong dal bari. Learn how to make raseeley chawal. Ingredients: 2 cups rice (cooked) 3/4 tsp cumin seeds 1 green chilli (chopped) 1/2 tsp garam masala 1/4 tsp red chilli powder … Read more
Learn how to make chana dal and banana kheer or pudding. Ingredients: 1 cup chana dal (8 ounces) 1 medium size ripe banana saffron to taste cardamon powder to taste sugar to taste 1 can evaporated milk 3 cups milk 2 tablespoons ghee dry coconut … Read more
A very much liked recipe of Chandrakla. It is a very popular dessert dish. Ingredients: Maida (refined flour)- 1 cup Rava (semolina)- 1/4 cup Ghee – 1/4 cup Milk – for making the dough Mava – 50 gms Powdered sugar – 2 tblsp Almonds – … Read more
Learn how to make dal ke laddu. Find you it is a snack and not a dessert. Shock your family by making dal ke laddu. Ingredients: 1 cup moong dal (dhuli) 1/2 tsp red chilli powder 3/4 tsp garam masala 2 tblsp mint chutney 2 … Read more
For those who are calorie conscious falon ki chaat or fruit chaat is an ideal option. Check it out. Ingredients: 1orange, peeled, segemented 1 apple, peeled, cubed 1 pear, peeled, cubed 2 bananas, sliced 1/2 pineapple, cubed 1/2 tsp. rock salt 1 tsp. cumin seeds … Read more
A drink which is relished by one and all. The moint flavour makes gives it a refreshing touch. Learn how to make jal zeera. Ingredients: 1 cup tamarind 6 cups hot water 8 to 10 mint leaves 2 tablespoons cumin seeds 2 teaspoons black salt … Read more
Never heard of it. Kaddu kofta along with kulcha. Here is the recipe. Ingredients: For Kulcha: Maida – 200 gms Luke warm water – 1 cup Yeast – 1 tsp Milk – 1/2 cup Curd -1 tsp Baking Powder – 1 tsp Sugar -1tsp Salt … Read more
Very popular in the northern part of the country. Ingredients: Almond powder – 100 gms Cashew powder – 100 gms Pistachio powder – 100 gms Powdered sugar – 130 gms Sugar – 70 gms Pista colour – a little Sliced almonds & pistachios – 1/4 … Read more
Learn how to make curried rice or korma chawal. It is easy and simple to make. Ingredients: 4 tablespoons (60 gm) butter 2 onions, sliced thin 1 piece fresh ginger, size of walnut, minced 3 fresh green chilies, seeded and quartered 1 bay leaf 2 … Read more
Impress your loved ones with this Indian seet recipe of malai gulab jamun. Ingredients: 1 Cup full-cream powder milk 4 Teaspoon Suji 4 Teaspoon Cake Flour ( Maida ) 4 Teaspoon Ghee 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder Milk to make dough Ghee for frying. For Sugar … Read more
An excellent recipe of masala puri. It can be served with any dal or curry. Ingredients: Wheat flour – 2 cups Salt as per taste Red Chilli Powder – 1/4 tbsp Turmeric – pinch Coriander powder – 1 tbsp Cumin Powder – 1 tbsp Sooji … Read more