Dudhi Batata Nu Shaak/Bottlegourd Potato Curry/Lauki Aloo Ki Sabji

Dhudhi batata nu Shaak/bottlegourd curry/lauki aloo sabji

Dhudhi batata nu Shaak/bottle gourd curry/lauki aloo sabji is a regular curry made in Indian houses. It is served with roti, dal, rice, and salad to make a complete meal. It is very quick and easy to make dish and light on the stomach. It does not use any garlic or onion. This recipe has the … Read more

Carrot Raita

Carrot raita

Raita is an accompaniment to the main dish and is made by combining yogurt/curd/dahi with vegetables, fruits, nuts or gram flour balls (boondi).  The vegetables used are either raw or cooked. The raita can be made using cucumber, bottle gourd, beetroot, tomato, onion, carrot, grapes, pineapple, guava, pomegranate, spinach or pumpkin. Spices such as salt, pepper,  … Read more

Ringan Batata Nu Shaak/Brinjal Potato Curry/Eggplant Potato Curry

Ringan Batata Nu Shaak/Brinjal Potato Curry

    Ringan Batata Nu Shaak is a curry made with eggplant/aubergine/brinjal and potato. It is flavored with groundnut/peanut powder, desiccated coconut, and spices such as red chili powder, coriander-cumin powder, garam masala and turmeric powder. The added sugar gives sweetness to the dish and balances the flavor of eggplant. It is a regular dish … Read more

Broccoli Bell Pepper Stir Fry Rice

Brocoli Bellpepper Stir Fry Rice

Broccoli bell pepper stir-fry rice is a very healthy dish. It is loaded with the bright colorful veggies (Broccoli, red-green-yellow bell pepper, carrots, corn, peas, spinach, and cabbage). Herbs, spices, and sauces enhance the flavor of the dish. The dish does not need too many vessels or equipment for cooking and hence not only is making … Read more

Spinach And Peas Soup

Spinach And Peas Soup

Spinach and peas soup is a thick soup made with the goodness of spinach and peas. The soup is made creamy by adding rice to it; carrot gives it the thickness. It is very healthy and  serves as a complete dinner meal with a piece of bread or garlic bread, pasta or thepla (moong dal thepla, … Read more

Corn Bharta

Corn Bharta

  Corn Bharta is a very tasty recipe made with fresh corn and capsicum cooked in tomato cashew nut gravy. It can be served with rice, naan, roti or can be eaten plain. I have shown you the restaurant style preparation of corn bharta. The tomato cashew nut gravy made is the basic sauce for … Read more

Kalonjiwale Bharwan Baigan Aloo

Bharwaan Baigan Aloo

  My son was asking me one day about the dishes I liked as a child and which my mother cooked for me. The list was long. “Maa Ke Haath ” ka jadu. I miss the dishes my mom used to make. Though simple, I still remember the delicious taste. I told him about Bharwan … Read more

Paneer Rasgulla Kaju Masala

Paneer Rasgulla Kaju Masala

Rasgulla – They give us the picture of  spongy sugar soaked delicacy from Bengal. Today my son wanted to eat paneer subzi (curry made with cottage cheese). But I did not have any paneer at home and so thought of making paneer at home. I had skimmed milk so curdled it with curd. But the paneer … Read more

Stuffed Tomatoes Tava Sabji

Stuffed Tomatoes Tava Sabji

A north Indian style subzi made with paneer and tomatoes. In this recipe, the tomatoes are cut into half and the flesh is scooped. It is then stuffed with grated paneer mixture. The stuffed tomatoes are roasted on tava or pan or tandoor till they turn soft. They are then served with the tomato based spicy gravy. … Read more