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.
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 …
Presenting a total rustic Rajasthani Thali. Dal Bati Churma is a typical Rajasthani treat. The highlight of a Rajasthani thali is the GHEE (clarified butter). Everything is cooked in ghee, dipped in ghee and served with ghee. So before you start preparing this thali is …
Chilli Paneer Gravy is an Indo Chinese dish that tastes delicious and is highly popular among local people. Easy to prepare and full of flavor and zing. It is a perfect go to dish when you want to eat something spicy and do not want …
Kala Chana chaat is the healthiest yet yummiest chaat cum salad cum chakhna you can ever come across. It is highly nutritious and full of vitamins. This kala chana chaat is just perfect for evening snacks, in between choti-moti bhukh or even as a complete …
Here is the very famous Rajasthani aloo pyaz paneer ki sabji recipe. This sabji is super spicy but has this amazing flavor. Because of the extreme hot conditions and lack of water, the dishes from Rajasthan use extensively red chillies and excess of oil. Both …
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 …
Make pizza at home from scratch… base, to sauce everything done at home. It is a lot of work but totally worth the effort. The base tastes amazing and so does the pizza sauce. Making pizza at home can be a fun activity for the …
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 …
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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 …
Aam ki kheer with rice, an amazing Indian dessert to be relished during summer season when mangoes are in surplus. Infact this dessert tastes better when the mangoes are sweet and aromatic. An off season mango kheer might not taste so delicious. For this Indian …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
We have planned some special lunch menus for Rakhi. Prepare them and impress your brothers and your family… It is generally a tradition in Hindu homes that after the Rakhi tying ceremony traditional Rakhi lunch is served. To ease out your work, we have planned …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 – …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Mushroom do pyaza uses the onion in double the quantity hence the name “do pyaza”. This mushroom curry is tasty and can be made in a jiffy. Mushroom do pyaza makes a perfect side dish in any north Indian meal. Khumb do pyaza is an …
Shahi paneer is a typical NorthIndian dish eaten with roti or naan.Shahi paneer is preparation of paneer pieces in a thick, creamy and spicy gravy prepared in tomato, onion and cashewnuts paste. To give it a little spicy edge green chilis and brown cardamoms are …
Pindi chana or Pindi chole is a very popular dish from Rawalpindi Pakistan. Whats amazing about this chole recipe is that it is made without onion garlic and tomatoes. Yes you read it correct. And this the best part is they taste exceptionally yummy and …
Kheer is a very traditional Indian dessert loved by all. Rice Kheer is creamy, rich and a delight for the taste buds. Serving chilled kheer at the end of any dinner or lunch makes the whole experience divine. Cooking chawal ki kheer is easy but …
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 …
Pyaz ke pakore are a quick and easy to make. Pyaz ki pakodi comes to rescue when you want to eat pakoras but with very little effort. Onion pakoras are nothing but thin sliced onions are mixed gram flour batter, spices and then deep fried …
Besan dhokla is a Gujarati snack. Being steamed besan dhokla is healthy and nutritious. It is a thick fermented gram flour and yogurt batter steamed till it is like a soft fluffy pillow. Cooled, cut into squares tempered with mustard seeds and garnished with fresh …
Here we present matar mushroom ki sukhi sabji. It is delicious and so easy to prepare. Can be made in less than 30 mins. Perfect side dish for dal, raita and tandoori roti. Lets learn how to make matar mushroom dry preparation. Ingredients:1 1/2 cup …
Presenting famous Rajasthani gatte ki sabji. It is finger licking delicious and lip smacking. This is the dhaba style gatte ki sabji – full of spices, garlic and oil. The gatte are soft. Follow the recipe closely and you will get soft gatte ki sabji. …