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Masala chana dal Vada with Tomato ketchup #Kitchendiaries #Onam2025
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Before Insta hacks and YouTube recipes took over, we had our own OG kitchen influencers. For some of us, it was Tarla Dalal’s books with pages full of masala stains, for others it was handwritten recipe diaries, or that one neighbor who always shared a secret tip over chai. That was our kitchen Google! Today, reels and shorts make cooking look fancy and quick—but the real joy of learning came from those legends who taught us patience, flavors, and love for food. Now we want to know—who or what was your first recipe source? Was it a cookbook, a family member, or YouTube?
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Can’t find the haldi when you need it most? We’ve got you! Here are 4 super-smart spice storage hacks to keep your masalas fresh, organized, and right where you need them. Because let’s be honest — a clutter-free spice setup makes cooking so much more fun! How do you store your spices? Share your hack below 👇
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Masala Peanut Chaat
#Snack
Peanut Chaat is a sweet, spicy, tangy, crunchy, and protein-packed Indian appetizer made with roasted or boiled peanuts.
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if you feel like eating something spicy, I made potato tikkis.
For tikki, I have made it using potato, corn flour, bread, chaat masala and some normal spices.Then deep fried.
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Vegetable Masala Maggie
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The simple and easy vegetable masala Maggie is a quick and delicious way to prepare a popular Indian noodles dish Maggi with delight full vegetarian twist.
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Maggi Masala Macaroni Snack#SnackA super-crunchy, golden fried macaroni snack bursting with the iconic Maggi masala flavour. Each bite is crispy, spicy, and irresistibly addictive. Perfect to pair with a hot cup of chai on a cold evening, when you just want something comforting, chatpata, and impossible to stop munching. A jar full of pure snacking happiness!
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Cheesy Garlic Masala Pav
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“This is one of Mumbai’s popular street foods. Toast the pav with butter, then layer it with spicy bhaji, a delicious vegetable mishmash, and finally top it with cheese and bake. It surely makes a delightful dish for kids who love cheese. This melted cheesy garlic masala pav is perfect for an evening snack, a chaat party, or just with tea.”
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Protein rich seekh kebabs
PROTEIN PACKED VEG SHEEKH KEBABS Protein-rich, flavourful and completely vegetarian! 💚🍢 These Rajma–Chickpea Veg Seekh Kebabs are my new favourite healthy snack/starter. Made using boiled rajma, chickpeas, potatoes and sautéed onion–besan mixture, these kebabs are soft inside, perfectly grilled outside and packed with wholesome plant protein. 🌱💪 Seasoned with kebab masala, roasted jeera, aamchur and spices, they taste absolutely amazing with mint chutney and crispy onion rings. If you’re looking for a healthier kebab option — this is it. Simple ingredients, great texture, grill-friendly and soooo satisfying! 😍🔥 ➖➖➖➖➖ -
Masala Uttapam
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A thick, savory South Indian pancake made from fermented rice and lentil batter meal.These soft, savory pancakes are topped with grated paneer, vegetable like carrots, onions, shimla mirch and tomatoes, along with freshly chopped chilies ,coriander and spices. It has a soft, spongy texture and is often served with coconut chutney, ketchup and sambar. making it both nutritious.
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Crispy Banana Bites
Very crunchy and healthy, it is made up with raw banana and some green
Chutney and for garnishing, I used ripe banana, tomato, coriander leaf,
Pista and cucumber and I used home made tuk masala for exceptional taste.
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Recipe _ Motor ghugni
A delicious Indian healthy recipe that perfect for any occasion made with boiled white motor ,potato spices little bit of oil and sprinkle with onion green chilli lemon juice, chaat masala coriander leaves and bujia.
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#RECIPECONTEST
Get Ready to Curry On! Our Delightful Desi Curries Contest is Here!
Do you make the most mind-blowing Mutton Rogan Josh? Does your Palak Paneer give restaurant-style vibes? Does your Dal Tadka & Chole Masala give a stiff competition to the local dhaba ? If your secret spice blend turns simple ingredients into magic, we want to see it!
Share your best, most authentic, and ANY delicious Desi Curry recipe with the Kitchen Diaries community here! P.S. - You can post as many entries as you like!!
Contest Dates- 25th November -5th December
Hashtag- Don’t forget to add the hashtag #Curries in the description!
Prizes- The Top 3 lucky entries will WIN Attractive Prestige Voucher Codes!!
Show us the warmth, the flavour, and the heart of your kitchen with your delightful desi curry recipes! Time to get cooking!
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Roasted makhana sizzling with chaat masala ,namak, and red chilli powder is the best option for tea time snacks and ya healthy too -
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Masala Mathari
Crunchy and kurkuri mathari made from wheat flour ..We can make it without oil...healthy tea time snack
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Masala bhaker vadi
Best option for tea time ...Very tasty & easy to make
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Masala Puri
Masala Puri is a popular snack served hot with tea or pickle or chutney.
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Aloo Bread Idli Chaat
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Crispy‑tangy bite‑size snack, hot and fresh, topped with a pinch of chaat masala, tangy tamarind chutney, green coriander‑mint chutney, tomato ketchup, a drizzle of cool yogurt,crunchy sev, and chopped onion—every bite bursts with flavour!
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Murmure cutlet To make the cutlet, I have added boiled potatoes, puffed rice, bread crumbs and some spices and I have also used Maggi masala in it and than shallow fry.Enjoy a cup of tea
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Wheat flour masala Chakri with apple salsa
One Cup wheat flour small cloth apply to weight flour and boil to flour and some spices and add solt and then you make a Chakri and prepared to air fire
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Matar Masala Mathri
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Serve the crispy and tasty Matar Masala Mathri with tea or coffee, or enjoy it as a snack.”
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Masala appe
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“Masala appe, golden, crispy, soft and lizz‑y in the middle. These little round snacks are a comforting treat with friends, served with tea. When placed on a platter with chutney, the mouth‑watering deliciousness never ends.”
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Delicious_appe_kachodis
*I love it because it\'s delicious and less oil is required in it which makes it healthy . \"healthy bhee,tasty bhee\"
Ingredients- all purpose flour 11/2 cup
oil as required
,moong daal paste 11/2 cup
,green chilli 2-3,
coriander leaves a tbsp
,salt to taste,
red chilli powder 1 tsp
, turmeric powder 1/2 tsp,
coriander powder 1 tsp,
amchoor powder 1 tsp
,Chaat masala 1 tsp,
garam masala 1 tsp,
baking soda 1/2 tsp,
coriander seeds 1 TSP.
Recipe-
1 soak green moong daal.grind it coarsely.
2 heat oil in a pan.add coriander seeds,cumin seeds,daal paste .
3 cover it let it cook.add all spices and salt.keep it aside.
4 prepare a dough of all purpose flour adding little oil and salt and make dough like normal kachodi.
5 now make small balls of dough.spread it with your hand fill stuffing and seal it properly with hand.
6 grease appe pan .put kachodis.cook for 3 minutes turn another side and cook again for 3 minutes.
7 turn it and repeat the process till nice brown color appears.when it\'s cooked at the end keep it on high flame add little oil and check weather it\'s cooked nicely.
8 healthy kachodi ready to be served.
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#CookWithPrestige
Scrambled Masala Tofu
Scrambled Masala Tofu is prepared in Prestige Kadhai
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Chauli Chi Usal (Barbati or Lobia Masala Curry ) !!
#CookWithPrestige
Black Eyed Beans also known as Lobia or Barbati is the most commonly legume found in Indian kitchens. In Maharashtra, it is known as Chauli or Chavali. This wholesome legume is packed with protein, essential vitamins and fiber making it an ideal healthy meal option.Black Eyed Beans curry commonly known as Chauli chi Usal in Maharashtra is delicious, nutritious and vegan dish often paired with Roti or Paratha and Rice.Whatever may be the variation, it is one of the most loved legumes all across India. The Black Eyed beans when combined with earthy aromatic spices give a distinct flavour to this dish. I have added Sunrise Chana Masala Powder and it enhanced and gave distinct flavour to the curry.This one pot easy to make curry is rich in nutrients and makes a perfect option for a healthy lunch or dinner.In India, the method of making curry varies from state to state. I have used Prestige Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker with spillage control lid to make this one pot easy delicious curry.
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Used Prestige Air Fryer
STUFFED PANEER IN VEGGIES TIKKI
For Tikki used veggies like raw Banana, sweet potato, beetroot, capsicum, peas, carrot, Potato, lemon, coriander leaves, pav bhaji masala, red chilli powder, salt boiled all n mashed it
Apply oil on palm take portion n flatten it place paneer cubes n cover roll on breadcrumbs n bake in air fryer. Serve with mint chutney n salad (carrot, onion, lettuce, cucumber)
Healthy tasty n perfect for winter
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Leftover rice masala paratha
Prepare Prestige non stick tawa
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Boil corn using Prestige Cooker to make Boiling Buttery corn masala
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Masala papad tax prepared for evening snack and small hunger pangs, healthy and tasty by baking it on a prestigious pan.
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Masala green Rotlo
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I used to make this delicious healthy winter dish with prestige nonstick tava...
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THE PANEER POWER-PLAY! 🧀🔥
Soft, creamy, and undeniably the must-have of every Indian veg dine-out meal. 😎
If you were at a restaurant right now, which one of these would you order without even looking at the menu?
A) Paneer Butter Masala
B) Chilli Paneer
C) Matar Paneer
D( Paneer Bhurji
👇 Cast your vote! Which Paneer dish owns your heart (and plate)?
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Prep Time Face-Off Photo Contest 🤳🏼
Take a stunning photo of your Kitchen Prep & Stand a Chance to Win!
Think you’re a master of the kitchen? It’s time to show off your skills!
Join the Prep Time Face-Off Photo Contest and win big. 🎉
We want to see how you PREP when you cook, whether it\'s perfectly chopped veggies on a plate or all the cooking ingredients laid out for cooking on your kitchen counter, or spices in your spice box or masalas ground and kept ready to go in, we want to see pictures your \"Prep to Finish\" journey.
🗓️ Contest Dates: 5th JAN – 12th JAN
▶️ Hashtag: #PrepSnap
🏆Prizes- Win Attractive Prestige Goodies! 🎁
🔥 READY, SET, PREP! 🔥
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Stuffed masala chillies
#PrepSnap
Green chillies stuffed with spicy filling. These chillies can be served with hot dal rice or with phulkas.
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Making presses of masala pav
Sindhi special saiyal double (सैयल ढबल )
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Achaari Paneer
Paneer,
mustard oil,tomato ,ginger and garlic for base of gravy
Turmeric, ready aachari masala (it has salt in it ),kasuri methi ,cinnamon,bay leaf for spices
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Very tasty and delicious all time fevorite vej.maggi masala chese
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#Prepsnap
Preparing Bhalla Chaat using a \"prep and snap\" method is a smart way to go. If you have some ingredients ready beforehand, you can serve fresh chaat to guests or at home in minutes. For example, you can make the bhallas in advance and store them in the refrigerator, and prepare the papdi and sweet chutney beforehand; these can be used for up to 15 days. Prepare a small \"chaat masala mix\" so you don\'t have to open different containers repeatedly. This mix can include salt, chili powder, cumin powder, and chaat masala.
Bhalla chaat
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Zingy parcel
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Ingredients::-
200gm- all purpose flour 1 tbsp-dry yeast, 1tsp- suger ,2tbsp- warm milk ,1/2 cup- paneer cubes ,1 tbsp- mayonnaise ,1/2 tsp- lemon juice ,Salt as required ,Chilli flakes as required ,5-6-whole red chilly ,5-6- garlic cloves, 1 tsp- shahi jeera, 1 tbsp- green coriander leaves ,1 tsp- mix herbs ,1 inch- ginger grated ,1/2 cup- corn meal(makki ka aata), 1/2 tsp- turmaric powder ,1/2 tsp- garam masala ,1/2 tsp- dry fenugreek leaves, 1tbsp- Harissa sauce, Peri peri masala as required ,Butter as required ,1 tbsp- oil .
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Russian Veg kebab#PrepSnap
Ingredients:
Chopped (onion,cabbage,cauliflower, coriander,green chili)
Ginger garlic paste
Semolina
Soya keema
Brown bread
Corn flour
Salt
Chili powder, chili flakes, jeera powder, turmeric powder, ajwain, garam masala, coriander powder.
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High Protein, Low Calorie, Paneer Cucumber Bowl
Ingredients:
Paneer, turmeric powder,Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder,chaat masala, black pepper powder, garlic paste, lemon juice, salt as needed, 1 tsp mustard oil, 1 tsp olive oil, sesame seeds, chilli flakes.
For Cucumber Yogurt Salad :
Cucumber cut into ribbons, carrot peeled and cut into ribbons, onion sliced, 2 garlic cloves grated, Low fat yogurt, chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, as needed salt,honey.
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Bharava Sabji Masala
Stuffing masala for eggplant and Snake gourd
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The Sankranti Challenge...
Warm & Earthy Sankranti Recipes...
➡️Gujarati Undhiyu ! 🪁 😍
~ A popular dish eaten during Makar Sankranti in Gujarat ✨️ Also called Lilu Undhiyu/Surti Undhiyu 🥗
SAVE IT TO TRY SOON 👩🍳
Ingredients: Soak surti papdi & tuvar (pigeon peas 🫛) in hot water along with 1/2 tsp baking soda for 1 hour.
🥬 Methi Muthiya: 2/3 cup wheat flour 1/2 cup besan 1/2 cup chopped fenugreek leaves / methi 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp hing / asafoetida 1 tsp red chilli powder 1.5 tsp cumin-coriander powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tbsp sugar 1 tsp garam masala 2 tbsp crushed ginger-garlic-green chilli 1.5 tbsp oil 1/2 tsp baking soda (optional) 2 tbsp lemon juice 4 tbsp water (as required until everything comes together) Make small round muthiyas & deep fry these on medium heat until golden brown.
👉 Deep Fry Starchy Veggies – 1 Sweet potato 🍠 2 Potatoes 1 Purple yam / ratalu / kand
👉 Green Masala – 3 tbsp peanuts 2 tbsp sesame seeds 1.5 tbsp sugar 3 tbsp fresh or desiccated coconut 🥥 Blend the above ingredients into a coarse powder. 200 g fresh coriander leaves 🌿 100 g fresh green garlic Blend these while pulsing only for 2 times so that it’s coarsely chopped (Alternatively, you can also manually finely chop these) 2 tsp salt 2 tsp cumin-coriander powder 1/2 tsp hing / asafoetida 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 2 tbsp crushed ginger-garlic-green chilli 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp garam masala Mix everything well.
👉 Yesss, Garnish it with Coconut, Pomegranate & Rose petals 😉 Serve Undhiyu Garma Garam with Puri or Roti. *******************
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Do Like, Save & Share ❤️ 📍Gondal, Gujarat #SurtiUndhiyu #WinterSpecial #GreenUndhiyu #UttrayanSpecial #IndianFestivals platedwithkhyaati
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#tiranga.
Masala paneer tikka ,malai paneer tikka and pudina paneer tikka make a delicious dish representing the color of Bharat’s tiranga flag
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#Tiranga Republic Day Special Healthy Tiranga Platte
Orange : Air fried carrots with honey, pink salt & black pepper White : Creamy cream cheese layer Green : Blanched broccoli tossed in masalas & air fried Ashok Chakra detail made using • Whole black pepper • Cloves on the sides Healthy bhi, creative bhi & full desi vibes
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Tiranga pateto khasta kachori
Yah maine maida mein beetroot, Palak istemal karke color banae Hain and iske andar pateto masala stuffing bharkar banae Hain.
Healthy crispy and tasty 🤤 😋
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#Tiranga
Kinova mix veg masala pulao with coconut chatni 😋 .
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#Tiranga
Cucumber_Rollup
Ingredients:-
3-4 tbcp hungcurd or you can take Mynoisese
1 medium cucumber
1/2 medium bell pepper, green
1/2 cup strips or slices carrot
1/4tsp of chat masala powder
1-2pinch of red chilli powder
1 tomato thinely sliced into roun shape
1/2onion thinly long chopped
1-2 pinch of black salt
1tbsp of roasted peanuts(crushed)
5-6 coriander leaves string
Method
Soften hungcrd to room temperature,add cumin powder,red chilli powder,black salt,crushed peanuts and mix with a spoon to soften.
Wash and dry your cucumber. Using a vegetable peeler, slice into really thin strips (thinner cucumbers work best).
Cut bell pepper into matchstick pieces,or thinely slice.
Spread a thin layer of hungcurd or myoneses down each cucumber slice. On one end, place a handful of carrots and bell pepper, along with fresh herbs if desired (optional).
For plating
Keep tomato slice than keep hungcurd on the tomato slice than keep cucumber roll on the top with carrot,coriander string,capsicum,onion.
Roll up and serve!
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Dishname _puff Samosa
INGREDIENTS:- 4-5-potatoes(boiled,peeled and mashed)
1 cup-all purpose flour
Oil as required
Salt to taste
Hing a pinch
1/2 tsp-cumin seed
1/2 tsp-turmaric powder
1/2 tsp-corriender powder
1 tsp-chaat masala powder
1/2 tsp-red chilli powder
1 tsp-chopped ginger-green chilli
1tbsp- corriender leaves chopped
Water as required
Method::--
1-in a bowl add all purpose flour,1/2 tsp salt and 2 tsp oil and mix.make a dough by adding sufficient amount of samosa.cover and keep aside.
. 2-Heat 2 tsp oil in a pan.add hing and cumin seeds and crackled. Add ginger and green chilli and saute. Now add turmeric powder ,red chilli powder,corriender powder and garam masala powder and mix everything. Add mashed potatoes ,salt and chaat masala and cook till 1 minute. Add chopped coriander leaves. Mix and remove from heat. Keep it in plate for cool down.
3-make a small sized balls from prepared all purpose flour. Make a small sized poori. If you make 2 puff samosa than you prepared 4 round shape poori.
4-now cut like this in 2 poori. First keep cut wali poori then keep plain poori upon cut wali poori. Fill this with 1 tsp of potatoes mixture and seeled with the help of water. Prepared all samosa like this.
5-Heat sufficient oil in a kadhai for frying. Fry all the puff samosa first high then medium heat. Fry till golden brown in colour. Remove from heat.
6-serve hot with tomato sauce or chutney.
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#Aloo
Oil-Free Spicy Potato Wafers in Microwave – Crunchy & Delicious!”
Ingredients:
3–4 medium potatoes
Salt to taste
½ tsp red chili powder
½ tsp chaat masala or black pepper
1–2 tsp oil (optional, for light crispiness)
Method:
Wash and peel the potatoes.
Slice them into very thin round slices (using a slicer for best results).
Soak the slices in water for 10 minutes to remove excess starch.
Drain and pat them completely dry with a cloth or tissue.
Lightly grease a baking tray or place butter paper.
Arrange the potato slices in a single layer (do not overlap).
Sprinkle salt, chili powder, and chaat masala.
Brush a very little oil on top (optional).
Preheat microwave on convection mode at 180°C.
Bake for 12–18 minutes until the wafers turn light golden and crispy.
Let them cool for 2–3 minutes — they become crispier after cooling.
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Crunchy & Delicious Potato Lollipops
Ingredients:
4 medium boiled potatoes
2 tablespoons cornflour
2 tablespoons bread crumbs (plus extra for coating)
1 small onion (finely chopped)
1–2 green chilies (finely chopped)
1 teaspoon ginger paste
½ teaspoon red chili powder
½ teaspoon garam masala
½ teaspoon black pepper powder
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves
Oil for deep frying
Ice cream sticks or toothpicks
Instructions:
Prepare the mixture:
Peel and mash the boiled potatoes in a bowl. Add chopped onion, green chilies, ginger paste, coriander leaves, red chili powder, black pepper, garam masala, salt, cornflour, and bread crumbs. Mix everything well to form a soft dough.
Shape the lollipops:
Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into round balls. Insert a toothpick or ice cream stick in the center to give a lollipop shape.
Coat for crispiness:
Roll each ball in dry bread crumbs so they get a nice crispy coating.
Fry the lollipops:
Heat oil in a pan on medium flame. Deep fry the potato lollipops until they turn golden brown and crispy. Remove and place them on a tissue paper to absorb excess oil.
Serve:
Serve hot with tomato ketchup, green chutney, or mayonnaise.
Tip:
For a healthier option, you can also air-fry or shallow fry the lollipops.
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Kashmiri Aloo Dum Recipe! 🥔🌿 _Velvety, aromatic, and totally comforting_ Ingredients: - *Main:* - 500g *baby potatoes*, boiled & peeled - 1/2 cup *curd*, whisked - 1/4 cup *cashew paste* - *Spices:* - 1 tsp *Kashmiri red chili powder* (deep color, mild heat) - 1/2 tsp *turmeric* - 1 tsp *cumin seeds* - 1 tsp *fennel powder* - 1/2 tsp *garam masala* - Salt to taste - *For curry:* - 2 tbsp *oil* - 1 *bay leaf* - 2 *green cardamom* - 2 *cloves* - *Garnish:* - Fresh coriander - 1 tbsp *cream* (optional)
Method: 1. *Tempura-style fry:* Potatoes golden in oil. Set aside. 2. *Masala base:* Cumin, bay leaf, cardamom, cloves. Sauté. 3. *Spice in:* Add chili powder, turmeric, fennel. Cook *1 min*. 4. *Creamy touch:* Add curd (keep stirring), cashew paste. Simmer *5–7 mins*. 5. *Potatoes in:* Toss potatoes, coat well. Add water if needed. Cook *10 mins*. 6. *Finish:* Garam masala, garnish with coriander & cream 😋.
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We’re kicking off our Protein-Packed Corporate Meals series with a quick and practical recipe designed for busy workdays and late office nights. In this episode, Aasritha (@thelifeof_aash) shares a quick & yummy 4 PM Fix!
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Roasted Makhana + Peanuts!
Roasted in the Prestige Multi Chef Air Fryer because:
✔ Minimal oil
✔ Even heat circulation
✔ Quick + mess-free
✔ Perfect for small batch snacking
What she used:
• 50g makhana
• 50g peanuts
• Salt
• Chilli powder
• Chaat masala (optional)
🌶️How:
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Biryani paneer masala
#BPIC
Take a vessel boil water add spices mentioned n add soaked rice.strain to 80% cooked and set aside.
Step 2.
Take a bowl mash the cottage cheese properly till a smooth dough consistency. Add corn flour salt and pepper , cardamom powder n mix well now make small balls for making pearls (moti) for the biryani. Now in a pan heat oil n fry these balls carefully on medium flame.
Step 3.
Now for making biryani masala dry roast whole spices on sim flame in a pan and let it cool down.now In a jar grind all cool down spices n Biryani masala is ready.along with, mix the pinch of zarda color in 3-4spoons of water ,it will be used in layering.
Step4....
In a frying pan,add cooking oil,cashew nuts,fry until golden & set aside.now add cumin bayleaf,black pepper,and onion paste n roast till brown. Now add red chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder, biryani masala n saute it. Now add whisked curd n keep on stirring until it releases oil.now add little water to half of the gravy.its ready.
Step5.....
For layering take a pot or handi spread layer of boiled rice some gravy over it ,fried onions, sprinkle saffron dipped in milk over it.now spread mint leaves, cashews n some coriander leaves. Put some moti balls over it.now give a smokey aroma to it by burning a piece of coal n put it in a small bowl in centre of biryani and pour some ghee over it .now cover the pot tightly for some time n after that serve it.
Step6....
Take hung hung curd add a pinch of green cardamom powder n saffron milk drops to give a royal flavor. N serve with biryani.
Salad onion will surely give a compliance.
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Baati with chutney
#BPIC
Baati: Combine wheat flour, semolina, salt, baking powder, ajwain, and ghee/olive oil. Mix this evenly. Now, with the help of water start making a firm dough and use water as required. Make sure that the dough is firm, and not like a soft chapati dough. When done, cover it and let it rest for 15-20 minutes. Preheat the tandoor.make a masala for stuffing. Take boiled potatoes mash it .now heat a pan add 1tspnoil jira n hing. Saute it and add potatoesin it. Add salt red chili garammasala,Amchurpowder, dhaniya powder, saunf crushed, and green chilli. Mix it n cook for a while. Add coriander leaves. knead the dough well for 3-4 minutes. Divide the dough in 10-12 equal parts and shape them into balls .filling all the balls with stuffing In each ball, make a small indentation in the center with your thumb and keep them aside. When done, arrange all the baatis in tandoor and cook till turns brownishfrom all over..it usually take 15-20 minutes in total in tandoor ,Once it’s done, you will see cracks, you\'ll know you have perfect baatis. When done, take the baatis out. Press them gently with your fingers to help them crack a little. This will allow the baatis to absorb ghee when they are dipped and make them moist. Now, in a separate bowl, take 2 tbsp (or more) of ghee, dip or roll each baati in it, and serve with chutney or dal if you like.
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Badam KI CHAY
Vegan-sugar free - Indian Masala Chai. Fabulous home made almond milk tea with homemade chai spice blend with cardamom, cinnamon, pepper and cloves . Almond tea is a good alternative to dairy tea for people who are lactose intolerant or have a milk allergy. Almond milk is a plant-based milk that\'s high in vitamins and minerals, and it\'s a good source of protein and fiber. This Flavorful Indian Chai tea made vegan and sugar free with goodness of dates and raisins .
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Baked Chicken Pie:
*Chicken Pie Filling:*
1. Boil chicken, carrot, and potato. Shred/grate the chicken. Dice carrot and potato.
2. In a pan, melt butter. Add ginger-garlic paste & diced onion. Sauté.
3. Add peri-peri masala & chicken curry masala. Mix well.
4. Add shredded chicken, diced carrot, potato, chicken stock (for moisture), and a little cornstarch (to thicken). Mix well. Cook for 5-7 mins until thickened.
*Pie Crust:*
- Use all-purpose flour, butter, salt, and water to make a dough. Rest 30 mins.
- Roll out, fill with chicken mix, seal edges (crimp like in your pic).
- Brush with egg wash for golden finish. Bake at 180°C for 25-30 mins.
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This Holi, I’m trading the traditional plate for a canvas of colors and textures. My Aloo Katori Chaat is a celebration in a bowl—crispy, golden \'katoris\' cradling perfectly spiced aloo pakoras, resting on a bed of vibrant chutney. It’s a burst of festive joy, plated with love and a dash of sunshine...Ingredients:::
2 medium sized potatoes
6 to 7 garlic – small to medium-sized
1 to 2 green chillies
½ tbsp mustard seeds
1 pinch (hing)
⅛ tbsp turmeric powder
7 to 8 curry leaves
1 to 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
salt as required
1.25 cups gram flour (besan)
⅛ tbsp turmeric powder
1 pinch baking soda – optional
½ cup water or add as required
salt as required
Process::::
Grind all the green chutney ingredients with little water till smooth. Avoid making a watery chutney.Boil or steam potatoes in an Instant pot, pressure cooker or pan until they are completely cooked. Peel and then mash them with a fork in a bowl.
Crush garlic and green chillies to a semi-fine paste in a mortar-pestle.
Heat oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds and crackle them. Then add curry leaves and asafoetida. Stir and fry for about 5 seconds.
Then add crushed garlic and green chilies paste, which have been crushed in a mortar-pestle. Add turmeric powder. Stir for some seconds
In another bowl, make a smooth and thick yet flowing batter from the besan, turmeric powder, asafoetida, a pinch of baking soda (optional), salt and water. Fry them small balls size .
Then make shape of a katori with flour and cumin powder. Fry till golden .
For asambling first put some green chutney in center of the plate . Now place the katori . Then add small potato balls . Add some chutney and home made chaat masala over . Make a beautiful edible flower with besan batter for decoration. One fried mirchi on top . Some fresh flower and bundi for more decoration.
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Thandai Muffins
Holi special refreshing snack and ease to prepare can be made ahead, flavoured with festive essence thandai masala given modern baked twist which in result is healthy, tasty and loved by all age groups.
Cooktime: 25-30 minutes
Serving:2-3
Prep;
Thandai Masala
3-4 Almonds
4 cashews
3-4 Pistachios
3-4 Black peppercorns
1/2 tbsp Melon seeds
1 tsp poppy Seeds
1 tsp Fennel seeds
2-3 green cardamom
5-6 saffron strands
1/4 cup jaggery powder
3 tbsp Lukewarm water to soak above ingredients.
Muffins Ingredients:
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup jaggery powder
1/4 cup unsalted melted butter
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup lukewarm milk
1/2 tsp Rose syrup
Method:
1. Soaked the thandai ingredients in lukewarm water for atleast 2 hrs. Strained the nuts and keep aside water, grin nuts to a smooth paste.
2.Preheat oven @180 deg C and lined the medium 6 cup muffin tray with muffin liners.
3.In a mixing bowl, add butter, thandai paste and rose syrup mix well.
4. Sieve the dry ingredients mix into wet mixture combine mix well avoid lumps, to medium thick consistency, add milk to balance consistency.
5. Spoon batter into lined muffin tray fill till 3/4 tap it lightly surface it evenly, sprinkle pistachio and dry rose petals.
6. Bake for 20-25 mins once bake cooled down completely place on serving plate.
7. Garnish with pistachio powder, sliced almonds, dried rose petals and rose syrup.
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\"Rangeela paratha”
\"Rangeela paratha” is Holi special - Flower -Shaped Baked Veg Paratha
Rangeela paratha”- Dekhne mein best khane mein super tasty
A creative twist on traditional stuffed flatbread, these parathas are designed to look like flowers with vegetables -filled petals. By baking them, the exterior becomes flaky and crispy. It is an excellent, nutrient-dense lunchbox option for kids. The whole wheat flour dough is stuffed with a savoury, finely chopped vegetable mixture, offering a fun way to eat vegetables. This recipe creates a visually appealing \"flower petal\" shaped paratha,
Flower-Shaped Baked Veg Paratha
Ingredients
For the Dough:
• 1cups Whole Wheat Flour (Atta)
• 2tbsps butter or Oil+ 1 tsp melted butter
• Salt, to taste
• Water, for kneading (as needed)
For the Veggie-Cheese Filling:
• 1 cup finely chopped Carrot
• ¼ cup finely chopped Capsicum
• ¼ cup boiled corn kernnels
• ¼ cup Finely chopped Onions(optional )
• 2tsps Grated Mozzarella or Processed Cheese
• 1 tsp Ginger-Garlic paste
• 1Green chilies, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
• 1/2 tsp Chaat Masala
• Salt, to taste (adjust based on cheese saltiness)
To garnish- black pepper whole for eye
• tomato flower and micro greens as required
• Method
• In a bowl, combine whole wheat flour, salt, butter or Oil Gradually add water to knead into a smooth, soft, and pliable dough. Cover and rest for 15-20 minutes.
• In a separate bowl, mix all finely chopped vegetables and corn spices (garam masala, chaat masala, Ginger-Garlic paste chilies), and salt.
• Divide the dough into 4–equal balls.
• Roll a dough ball into a thin, large circle (about 6-7 inches).
• Place a portion of the stuffing in the centre.
• Using a knife, make 8 shallow cuts from the edge toward the center, without cutting through the center filling (this creates the petals).
• Gently lift each \"petal\" and fold it over slightly to expose the filling.
• stuff them vegetables mixture , individually, flatten slightly, and arrange them around a central dough circle, pressing the edges together before baking.
• Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
• Place the shaped parathas on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
• Brush the top of each petal with melted butter or olive oil.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and crispy.
Serve:
• Top each stuffed petal with ketchup dot .Place a tomato flower in centre .Garnish with green micro greens .
• Suggestion – If you don’t want to bake -cook on a hot, greased tava on low-medium heat, pressing down with a spatula until golden brown
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The Rice Paper Golgappa is a modern, viral, and healthier twist on the traditional Indian street food, Pani Puri and twist on the traditional Holi treat. It utilizes Vietnamese rice paper sheets to create a crispy, gluten-free shell that puffs up instantly when fried or air-fried.
Rice Paper Golgappa
Ingredients:
• 4-5 large rice paper sheets,
• water for soaking,
• oil for spray for air fryer
• 2 boiled potatoes (mashed),
• 1/2 cup boiled chickpeas/black gram,
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder,
• 1/2 tsp chaat masala,
• salt to taste.
Pani
• 1 cup water,
• 1 sachet jaljeera powder OR mint-coriander paste,
• boondi (optional).
Method:
1. Take two large rice paper sheets and stack them together (stacking ensures a better, thicker crunch).
2. Dip the stacked sheets into a bowl of water for a few seconds until they become soft and pliable.
3. Place the softened sheets on a flat surface and use a small circular cookie cutter or a sharp-edged bowl to cut out small circles.
1. Lightly oil the circles and air-fry at 160-170°C for 5 minutes until crisp.
4. Make a small hole in the center of the crispy rice paper puri, fill with potato-chickpea mixture, dip into spicy Pani, and enjoy immediately.
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Floret Sarson Ka Saag Corn Canapes
For the corn cups/florets (base):1 cup maize flour (makki ka atta/corn flour) + ¼ cup wheat flour (optional for binding) Salt to taste Warm water to knead firm dough Oil for brushing/frying (or bake) Knead into firm dough → roll thin → cut & shape into small fluted/flower cups (use tart moulds or pinch edges) → prick & bake at 180°C for 12-15 mins or shallow-fry until crisp & golden. Cool completely.For the filling:Green chutney (blend coriander leaves, mint, green chilli, ginger, garlic, lemon juice, salt, little water into smooth paste) Optional: Add a touch of boiled mashed potato or hung curd for creaminess Assembly:Place a bed of chopped veggies on serving plate: tomato, onion, cucumber, capsicum, etc. (season lightly with chaat masala/salt/lemon). Arrange the crisp corn cups on top. Fill each cup generously with green chutney. Top with grated fresh coconut (or paneer/coconut flakes), a sprinkle of fine sev or boondi, and perhaps a tiny bit of pomegranate or more chutney. Garnish plate with marigold flowers or edible flowers for that festive look. Serve immediately so the cups stay crisp. Super quick to assemble if using ready canapés/cups, but homemade makki cups give that unique yellow color and flavor!Enjoy your Holi party starter!
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#Holi26 Baked Flower Samosa with tasty cheese and aloo stuffing
Here are the ingredients:
For Dough:
Whole Wheat Flour 1 cup
Salt to taste
Ajwain - 1/2 tsp
Oil - 3-4 tbsp
Baking Powder - 1/2 tsp
1/2 boiled beetroot Puree
Water if required
For stuffing:
2 tbsp Oil
1 tsp Jeera
A pinch of Hing/ Asafoetida
1 green chilli
1 chopped onion
Green Peas 1/5 cup
1 tsp Jeera Powder
1 tsp Coriander powder
1 tsp Anardana
1/2 tsp Dry Ginger Powder
1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
1/2 tsp chilli powder
Salt to taste
1 tbsp Garam masala paste/powder
5 Boiled Potatoes
Chopped Coriander leaves
1 tbsp dry Mint Powder
Sesame seeds - 2 tbsp
Grated Cheese - 50 gms (approx)
Oil for cooking
Steps:
1. Mix whole Wheat Flour, salt, ajwain,oil and baking Powder well until crumb like texture. Make Puree of 1/2 boiled beetroot and add into the flour mix. Add water if required and Knead a tight dough, cover & let it sit to rest for 10-15 minutes.
2. In a pan heat oil, add Jeera, hing, green chilli and chopped Onions. Saute for a minute then add green peas and cook until peas turns soft. Then add all the dry spices along with Garam masala paste. Mix it well and turn off the flame. Add mashed boiled Potatoes, coriander leaves and dry Mint Powder and mix well. Tasty stuffing is ready.
3. Make small balls of dough like a poori and roll it thin. Then apply sesame seeds on one side of thinly rolled poori and place grated cheese on the other side. Cover it with the other thinly rolled poori and press it well.
4. Cut it into four parts without cutting it from the middle. Then place the potato stuffing ball in middle and join the one part with the opposite direction part. Then join the edges of each petal. Repeat it with the other parts. Samosa is ready. Prepare all in the same way.
5. Drizzle some oil & airfry or bake at 160°C for 20 minutes or until crisp. Enjoy it with ketchup/ apricot chutney or any chutney of your choice.
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Dal Dhokli Ravioli
If pheti hui coffee can become Dalgona ,
If haldi wala doodh can become Turmeric latte,
Then
Our very own desi Daal Dhokli can also become Ravioli with creamy lentil sauce. So this holi make our traditional dish with a twist .
INGREDIENTS:
FOR DAL:
Toot Dal: 1tbsp
Mung Dal :1tbsp
Masur Dal:1 tbsp
Channa Dal:1 tbsp.
Red chilly powder: 1.5 tsp
Coriander powder: 2 tsp
Turmeric powder: 1/2 tsp
Ginger garlic paste:,1/2 tbsp
Sugar: 1.5 tsp
Butter: 2 tbsp
Salt to taste
FOR RAVIOLIS DOUGH:
Gram flour (besan): 2 tbsp.
kasuri mathi 1/2 tbsp
tarmaric pinch of
Salt: 1/4 tsp
Olive oil :2 tbsp
Water to knead the dough
FOR STUFFING:
Soya crumble 1 cup
cumin powder 1 tbsp
coriander powder 1 tbsp
A pinch of salt
Oregano 1/4 tsp
Process ::::
Boil all Dals by adding salt and turmeric. Keep aside to cool.
Make ravioli dough by mixing all ingredients and kneading a soft dough.
Prepare stuffing in a pan heat oil , add soya crumble, all spices and give a good mix . Make perfect spicy crumble of soyabean.
Roll the dough and cut circular raviolis using any bowl or a cookie cutter.
Take one piece, place 1 tsp stuffing over it. Cover it using another piece. Seal the edges by pressing with a fork.
Prepare tadka for Dal by heating butter in pan.
Add onion , ginger garlic paste and cooked.
Add dry masala and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Add boiled Dal. Now add 4 to 5 tbsp soya crumble in dal .
Now add soya Stuffed ravioli in dal. Cook for 5 minutes more .
For plating first add dal then ravioli. And some crumble soya and dlice of tomato and peanut and fresh coriander .
Your Dal Ravioli ready to serve.
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Recipe name -dahi bhalle
Ingredients:-
1) mung daal 1 cup
2)Udad daal 1 cup
3)Salt as per test
4) Ginger green chilli peast 1 spoon
5) oil fry karne ke liye
6) card 2 cup
7) sugar
9) green chutney
10) red meethi chutney
Recipe
Udad daal ko aur mung daal ko aadha ghante ke liye bhigona padta hai
FIR donon ko अलग-अलग mixi ki jar mein dalkar Barik pisna padta hai
Ab Jo Bator ban gaya hai usmein salt aur Ginger aur green chilli ka jo pest Hai vah dalkar unko acchi tarah Se mix karna hai
Ab Jo Bator hai usko ek hi side per chalana hai jisse ki vah Bator ekadam fluffy aur soft ho jaaye
Ab gas per ek pen mein oil garam hone ke liye rakhna hai
Oil garam Ho jaaye uske bad Jo Bator Hai usmein se थोड़े-थोड़े portion oil mein dalne hain
Dhimi aanch per hamen Jo bhale Hai dahi bhalle usko fry karna hai
Ab acchi tarah Se fry Ho jaaye uske bad usko ek bowl mein garm Pani lena hai aur usmein dalne Hain
5 minut garm Pani mein rakhne Hain FIR uske bad usko thande Pani mein dalne Hain
Ab thande Pani Se hamen halke hathon se nichod ke ek bowl mein nikal lena hai
Ab ek serving plate leni hai jiske andar hamen niche bhalle rakhne Hain
Uske upar humne Jo sweet card yani ki sweet dahi banaya hai usko dalna hai
Uske upar hamen red meethi chatni dalni hai uske upar green chatni dalni hai
Uske upar hamen halki halki red chilli powder coriander powder aur thoda sa chat masala dalna hai
Ab uske upar coriander leaves aur pomegranate dalna hai
Ready Hai hamari dahi bhalle ki plate
Yah hamari
Holi ke tyohar mein yah ham har time yah dish banate hain
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Chole Aloo Dahi Papdi Chaat
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Chole Aloo Dahi Papdi Chaat is a flavourful,crispy,sweet and tangy street food and is popular all over India.Simple kitchen staples are assembled to create a mouthwatering snack which is topped with chilled yogurt or dahi and drizzled with green and tamarind chutney.
Ingredients:
1 cup chole( chickpeas) boiled
1 potato boiled and cubed
1 onion chopped finely
1 tomato chopped
1 small cucumber chopped
1/2 cup thick yogurt
1 tsp chaat masala
1 tsp roasted jeera ( cumin) powder
1/4 tsp red chilli powder
2 tbsp sweet tamarind dates chutney
2 tbsp green ( pudina and mint) chutney
1 lemon
1 green chilli chopped finely
As per taste salt
10-12 papdi
Method:
Soak chickpeas overnight. Next day pressure cook it with 2 cups water, 1 pinch baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt, upto 4-5 whistles. Open lid when pressure releases on its own.The chickpeas should be soft but not mushy.Set aside
Cube the boiled potato into small pieces.Chop finely, tomato, cucumber, onion and coriander.
For making papdi:
Mix 3/4 cup maida with 1/4 cup wheat flour.Add 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp ajwain, 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 2 tbsp refined oil.Mix well and add 1/2 cup water gradually or as needed.Knead into a pliable dough.Cover and set aside for 10 minutes.Later Divide the dough into 3 parts and roll out a thin chapati.Prick with a fork and cut into rounds with a cookie cutter or lid.Heat oil and fry papdis in low flame till crispy and golden brown. Remove from oil and spread on a kitchen tissue. Cool and sprinkle chaat masala.and store. Optionally store-bought papdis may be used.
Add 2 tbsp powdered sugar to the chilled yogurt.Whisk the yogurt till smooth.Add some chaat masala, roasted cumin powder, red chilli powder, black salt and whisk till mixed well.Refrigerate.
For making chaat :
Spread a layer of boiled chickpeas.Add cubed potatoes, onion,cucumber and tomato.Arrange few papdis around the plate.Drizzle chilled yogurt.Top it with green and tamarind chutney. Sprinkle some lemon juice, chaat masala, black salt, roasted cumin and red chilli powder.Garnish with chopped coriander and serve chilled immediately. From sour to sweet, tangy to spicy,this chaat has all the flavours in one dish and perfect for any parties and special occasions like Holi. So dig in the flavours of this yummy chaat and relish with your loved ones !
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#Holi26 Holi Special No-Fry Dahi Vada (Made in Idli Pan)
Ingredients
For the Vada
½ cup urad dal (soaked for 4–5 hours)
½ cup moong dal (soaked for 4–5 hours)
1 small piece ginger
1 green chilli (optional)
Salt to taste
¼ tsp black pepper powder
For the Dahi Mixture
2 cups fresh curd (dahi)
1–2 tbsp sugar (optional)
Salt to taste
Roasted cumin powder
Red chilli powder
For Garnishing
Tamarind chutney
Dhaniya–pudina chutney
Pomegranate seeds
Bhujiya sev
Beetroot puree (for decoration)
Chaat masala (optional)
Method
Soak the dal: Wash and soak ½ cup urad dal and ½ cup moong dal for about 4–5 hours.
Prepare the batter: Drain the dal and grind it with ginger and green chilli using very little water to make a thick batter. Add salt and black pepper powder. Beat the batter well so it becomes light and fluffy.
Prepare the idli pan: Grease the idli pan moulds lightly with oil.
Cook the vadas: Pour small portions of the batter into the idli moulds and steam them for about 10–12 minutes until they are soft and cooked.
Soak the vadas: Take the cooked vadas out and place them in warm water for about 5 minutes. Then gently squeeze out the extra water.
Prepare the dahi: Whisk the curd with salt, sugar (optional), and roasted cumin powder until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the dish: Place the soft vadas in a serving bowl and pour the dahi over them.
Garnish: Add tamarind chutney, dhaniya–pudina chutney, pomegranate seeds, bhujiya sev, and decorate with beetroot puree to give a colorful Holi look.
Why My Recipe is Special for Holi
My recipe is healthy because the vadas are not deep-fried and are made in an idli pan. The mix of urad dal and moong dal makes them soft and tasty, and the colorful toppings represent the joyful colors of Holi.
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Presenting my fusion dessert – Tropical Cannoli Gujiya with Salted Rabri Cream. Crispy cannoli-style gujiya shells filled with pineapple and smooth rabri cream.
A perfect balance of sweetness, tanginess and creamy richness in every bite. ✨🍍🍽️
Tropical Cannoli Gujiya with Salted Rabri Cream (2–3 servings) 🍍✨
1-Gujiya / Cannoli Shell
Maida /whole wheat flour– 1 cup
Sesame seeds -1/4tsp
Ghee / Oil – 1 tbsp
Salt – 1 pinch Water – as needed
Method: Maida, ghee aur salt mix karke tight dough banaye. 15 min rest kare. Patla belkar cannoli/gujiya shape me mould kare aur medium heat par golden crisp fry kare.
2- Pineapple Filling Finely chopped
pineapple – ½ cup
Sugar – 1½ tbsp
Butter – 1 tsp
Chaat masala -1/4 tsp
Mint powder –pinch
Method: Butter garam karke pineapple add kare. Sugar daal kar 3–4 min cook kare jab tak halka thick ho jaye. End me mint powder mix karke cool hone de.
3-Salted Rabri Cream
Full cream milk – 500 ml
Fresh cream – 2 tbsp
Sugar – 1 tbsp
Salt – 1 pinch
Cardamom powder – pinch (optional) Method: Milk ko slow flame par reduce karke thick rabri banaye (about half). Sugar, cream aur pinch salt add karke smooth whisk kare taki piping consistency aa jaye.
4-Assembly Fried cannoli shells me pehle pineapple filling daale. Upar se salted rabri cream piping se fill kare. Powdered sugar, cherry aur pineapple pieces se garnish karke serve kare. 🍒🍍
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#HOLI26 This 💫healthy roasted chana chaat 💫 is a quick, crunchy, and flavorful snack that needs very minimal cooking. In a bowl, combine roasted chana, finely chopped onions, tomatoes, green chilies, and small diced boiled potatoes. Add salt, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and chaat masala according to taste and mix everything well. Now prepare a simple garlic tadka. Heat a little oil in a small pan and add finely chopped garlic. Let the garlic turn slightly golden and aromatic. Pour this hot garlic tadka over the chaat mixture and mix gently so the flavors blend beautifully. Finally, add freshly chopped coriander leaves and squeeze fresh lemon juice on top for a refreshing tangy taste. Garnish with lemon slices and serve immediately for a delicious, protein-rich, and healthy snack🌻
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Thandai Parfait 🩷💚🧡
Since thandai is such an iconic drink enjoyed during Holi, I wanted to bring those familiar flavours into a dessert. I created a chilled parfait using a rabdi base, infused with saffron, nuts, and warm aromatic spices that reflect the classic thandai profile. It’s served over colourful white chocolate crumb for a bit of crunch and finished with pistachios, almonds, and rose petals, capturing the colours and festive spirit of Holi.
Serves: 4 small parfaits
Preparation Time: 20 minutes (plus 2-3 hours for setting)
Ingredients:
For the Parfait:
- Milk (full-fat) - 2 liters
- Thandai masala - 5-6 tbsp
- Sugar - 6 tbsp
- Gelatin - 1 tbsp
- Water - 3 tbsp
For the Thandai Masala:
- Almonds - 4 tbsp
- Pistachios - 3 tbsp
- Black peppercorns - 1 tbsp
- Fennel seeds - 1 tbsp
- Green cardamom - 8 pods
- Melon seeds - 2 tbsp
- Poppy seeds - 2 tbsp
- Saffron - a pinch
- Dry rose petals - 2 tbsp
- Ginger powder - 1 tsp
- Nutmeg (grated) - 1/4 piece
For the White Chocolate Crumb:
- Caramelised white chocolate - 200g
- Food color - few drops
Instructions:
For the Parfait:
1. Soak gelatin in water for 5 minutes until it blooms.
2. Blend all the Thandai Masala ingredients into a fine powder.
3. Heat milk in a pan until slightly reduced, then add sugar and stir until dissolved.
4. Mix in the Thandai Masala and let it infuse for 5 minutes. Strain to remove coarse bits.
5. Stir in bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
6. Pour into a mold or ring and freeze for 4-6 hours until set.
For the White Chocolate Crumb:
1. Divide the caramelised white chocolate into batches and mix each with a different food color. You can use any color of your choice.
Assembly:
1. Spread the caramelised white chocolate crumb on a serving plate.
2. Unmold the Thandai Parfait disc and place it on top.
3. Garnish with slivered almonds, melon seeds, and rose petals.
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Basket Chat Puri
This is a popular Indian street food snack where crispy, cup-shaped puris are filled with a variety of tangy, spicy, and sweet ingredients. It is a holi savoury chaat.
Serves: 4
Preparation time : 20 min
Ingredients:
Base & Fillings -
10 pieces - Basket Puris (crispy flour cups)
2 pieces - Potatoes (boiled and cubed)
1 piece - Onion (finely chopped)
Spices & Seasoning-
1 tsp - Red chili powder
1 tsp - Chaat masala
1/2 tsp - Roasted cumin powder
Salt to taste
Chutneys & Toppings-
1/2 cup - Date & Tamarind chutney (sweet & tangy)
1/2 cup - Garlic chutney (spicy)
1/2 cup - Green chutney (mint/coriander)
1/2 cup - Fresh yogurt (plain/sweetened)
1/2 cup - Sev (thin crunchy gram flour noodles)
1/2 cup - Pomegranate seeds
Coriander leaves (freshly chopped)
Boondi (small crunchy gram flour balls)
Instructions:
1. First boil the potatoes and mash them. Add salt and chilli to it. Mix well. Prepare the remaining ingredients. 2. Arrange the basket puri in a plate, put potatoes and onions in it. Then add green chutney, gali chutney, garlic chutney and curd.
3. Now add chaat masala, cumin powder and sev on it then garnish the basket chaat puri with boondi, pomegranate seeds and coriander.
4. The basket chaat puri is ready. Serve immediately.
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“This is my healthy non-fried Golden Garden Lauki Tikki, made with fresh bottle gourd and aromatic spices. It is lightly roasted to keep it nutritious yet crispy, served with fresh herb chutney for a refreshing flavour.”
Golden Garden Bottle Gourd Tikki (Non-Fried)
Ingredients
1 cup grated bottle gourd (lauki) – squeezed to remove excess water
2 tbsp roasted gram flour (besan)
2 tbsp bread crumbs or oat powder
1 small boiled potato (for binding)
1 tbsp finely chopped onion (optional)
1 tsp ginger–green chilli paste
½ tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp red chilli powder
½ tsp black pepper powder
½ tsp garam masala
1 tbsp fresh coriander leaves (finely chopped)
Salt to taste
1 tsp oil (for roasting)
Method -
Grate the bottle gourd and squeeze out all the excess moisture using your hands or a cloth.
In a mixing bowl, combine the grated bottle gourd, mashed boiled potato, roasted besan, bread crumbs, ginger-chilli paste, chopped onion, coriander leaves and all the spices.
Mix everything well to form a soft mixture. Shape the mixture into small round tikkis. Lightly coat them with bread crumbs for extra crispiness if desired.
Heat a non-stick pan and brush it lightly with oil.
Place the tikkis on the pan and cook on low to medium heat, turning occasionally until both sides become golden and crisp.
Serve hot with mint-coriander chutney or yogurt dip.
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Kesariya Thandai
As the spring heat arrived, the kitchen hummed with the rhythmic grinding of almonds and fennel. Vibrant saffron strands infused the milk with a golden glow, while the scent of crushed rose petals filled the air. One chilled sip of this creamy Kesariya Thandai was a refreshing, spiced celebration of tradition.
Serves: 4
Preparation time: 10 min
Ingredients:
1 Liter Amul Gold Milk
4 tsp Rock Sugar (Mishri)
2 tsp Dried Rose Petals
8 tsp Thandai Masala:
1/2 cup Almonds
1/2 cup Cashews
1/2 cup Pistachios
2 tsp Fennel Seeds
2 tsp Poppy Seeds (Khus Khus)
2 tsp Melon Seeds
5 pieces Cardamom
5 pieces Black Peppercorns
15 strands Saffron (Kesar)
1/2 tsp Cinnamon Powder
1/2 tsp Nutmeg Powder
For Garnish:
4 pieces Fresh Rose Petals
6-7 strands Saffron
Instructions:
1. First heat the milk. Add the powdered sugar and saffron threads to it and let it boil until it thickens a little. Now let the milk cool down normally.
2. Meanwhile, let\'s prepare the Thandai masala. Heat a pan for two minutes, then turn off the gas and roast the cashews, almonds and pistachios in it. Then roast the poppy seeds, fennel, cinnamon, pepper and caraway seeds for a minute. Then add the rose petals and saffron threads to it. Now let it cool on a plate.
3. Mix all the ingredients and grind them coarsely in a mixer jar. Then add cinnamon powder and nutmeg powder and mix. The basic masala for cold is ready.
4. The milk has cooled down to normal. Leave the milk to cool in the fridge. Add 2 teaspoons of Thandai masala powder to a glass of cold milk and stir well. Pour the saffron Thandai. Serve it in a glass. Garnish it with rose petals and saffron. Enjoy the Thandai.
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I first tasted makhana at my neighbor\'s place, who was from Bihar, India. They mentioned that roasted makhanas are commonly enjoyed as a healthy tea-time snack or packed in kids school lunch boxes. Makhana is also typically served during fasting due to its nutritional benefits. Since then , I always have a jar full of homemade Masala Makhana
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AWADHI BIRYANI
It is a vegetarian version , different from Hyderabadi Biryani . It is full of flavours , aromatic and less spicy . Prepared with homemade Awadhi Biryani Masala
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You’re coming home after a long day in the sun. Which glass are you reaching for first? 🧊
🍋 Classic Nimbu Pani
🥛 Masala Chaas (Buttermilk)
🥥 Fresh Coconut Water
🌹 Gulab/Khus Sharbat
Comment Your Cool, Cool Choice Below 👇🏼 -
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Masala Golden Milk (Turmeric Milk) is a very healthy and delicious drink
Masala Golden milk
