Poha is a quick Indian Breakfast. Different regions of India makes this dish differently. It's made with flattened rice. The process of making flattened rice is interesting one. The rice from paddy is de-husked then par-boiled and then pounded to flakes. This processing makes it a quick cooking rice flake. It's super delicious and nutritious.
Dosa is a fermented batter made with rice and lentil and then cooked on pan. But sometimes we are not organised enough to ferment and prepare in advance but crave a good Dosa instantly, well this recipe comes to rescue. You can make it as breakfast, lunch or dinner, no rules. It comes together in a jiffy and tastes absolutely delicious. INGREDIENTS 1 Cup Fine Semolina 1/2 Cup Rice Flour 1/4 Cup Almond meal or Plain Flour 1 Tsp Finely Chopped Ginger 1 Tsp Chopped Green Chilli 1 Medium Finely Diced Red Onion 1 Tbsp Chopped Coriander 1 Tsp Salt 1 Sprig Chopped Curry Leaves (Optional) 4 Cups Water METHOD 1. In a big pot mix semolina, rice flour, almond...
If there's one thing Indian kitchens do well is making endless chutneys, and why not its so delicious & perfect accompaniment to any dish. And lets not forget the plethora of health benefits these herbs, nuts and vegetables when pounded and ground together brings. That's why every part of the country has its own chutney recipe influenced by the produce of that part. This recipe is my everyday go to chutney recipe. I try to keep a jar of it in my fridge at all times. INGREDIENTS 1 Medium Size Ripe Tomato 1 Clove Garlic 1 Small Green Chilli 1/4 Cup Roasted Peanuts* 1 Tsp Salt 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice 1/4 Cup Water FOR TEMPERING 1 Tsp Mustard Seeds 1...
In India Tandoori Veggies are served as entrée in North Indian restaurants, its traditionally had with green coriander chutney. You can use any veggies like potatoes, sweet potatoes, cauliflower, capsicum or paneer (cottage cheese) etc. We have used our Punjabi Tandoori Seasoning to give it a delicious flavour. INGREDIENTS 1 Cup Cauliflower cut in florets 1 Red onion cut in 1 inch pieces or large chunks 1 Red or green capsicum cut in large chunks 1 Cup Mushroom (Button, Flat or Portobello) any kind cut in halves or quarter chunks 2 Cups Yogurt ( Dairy or Vegan ) 2 Tbsp Tandoori Seasoning 1 Tsp Salt 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice 2 Tbsp Olive Oil METHOD: Mix all the ingredients gently, cover...
Indian cooking is all about seasonal cooking, and in winter when spinach and green leafy vegetables are in abundance they are incorporated a lot in diet. Indians love making variety of dishes with spinach and this is one Quick, Simple Vegan recipe. Serve with roti, rice or just bread. INGREDIENTS 1 Bunch Spinach roughly chopped, about 2-2.5 cups 1 Tomato, Quartered 1 cup sliced mushroom 1/4 cup Cashews 1 1/2 inch chopped ginger 2 cloves of garlic 1 green chilli (use thai or Indian chilli or half long green chilli) 1 Red onion, chopped finely 1 Tsp Cumin seeds 1 Tsp Turmeric 1 Tsp Ground Cumin 1/2 Tsp Kashmiri Chilli Powder 1/2 Tsp Garam Masala 1 Tsp Salt 1 cup...
