Kofta Biryani is a variation of a biryani where kofta made from paneer and bread is layered with the gravy and rice with spices and then it is cooked on a slow flame (dum) before serving. It is a one meal dish and can be enjoyed on different occasions and potluck.
Mixed Vegetables Subji is semi curry like dish made by with different vegetables. The vegetables are cooked and then are tempered with butter, oil, cheese and different spices such as biryani masala, chole masala, and kasuri methi to give a different flavor. It gives a different taste to your regular prepared subji and tastes best … Read more
Paneer in capsicum curry is rich gravy made with tomato, onions, capsicum and cashew nuts. It does not use any cream or butter for cooking. The cashew nuts gives a creamy texture and rich taste to the gravy. You can swap paneer with tofu/ mixed vegetables/granules/mushroom to make it vegan. It is gluten free and … Read more
Vegetable Dum Biryani is dish made where cooked long grained rice and gravy made with onion, tomato, spices and vegetables are assembled in layers in a big thick bottom pan. The vessel is then covered and cooked on a low heat keeping on a pan for 20-30 minutes till the spices are nicely infused with … Read more
Vegetables Vermicelli Upma also known as Seviyaan Upma is a popular South Indian Breakfast made with noodles made with wheat, semolina or rice. It is a very quick, easy, delicious recipe and is light on stomach. It can be cooked with or without vegetables. It is also a very healthy option for breakfast, lunch, lunch … Read more
Undhiyu is a seasonal dish made in Gujarat a state of India, during winters with all mixed vegetables such as lima beans (vaal), surati papdi (beans), green pigeon peas (tuvar dana), purple yam, small brinjals, sweet potato, raw banana, potato, muthia – fenugreek dumplings (dumplings/fritters made with fenugreek leaves and spiced chickpea flour (besan) and … Read more
Basic makhani gravy is a a silky, buttery, creamy tomato based gravy and is commonly used in many veg and non veg recipes such as Paneer Makhani, Chicken Makhani, Vegetable in makhani gravy, mushroom in makhani gravy, Makhani Kofta, Makhani pizza. It can be prepared in huge quantities and freezed for further use in small … Read more
Aloo Moongwadi Ki Subji / Potato Moongdumpling Curry is a curry made with potato and sudried dumplings. The dumplings are made with moongdal and spices. It is a very good option when the kitchen is out of fresh vegetables. It is served hot with rice, roti, bhakri or parathas. It is vegan.
Tuvar Dana Bhaat / Pigeon Peas Rice is a simple and delicious rice made along with fresh tuvar dana (green pigeon peas) and spices. It is enjoyed plain or can be accompanied with gujarati kadhi or curd, papadum, salad and pickle. It is very quick and easy to make and can be served for a … Read more
Dudhi Chana Nu Shaak/Lauki Chana Dal ki Subji/ Bottlegourd Gram Curry is a curry made as a regular everyday meal (roz ka khana) in Gujarati household. It is a delicious, protein-rich and vegan curry made by cooking Dudhi (bottle gourd) and chana dal (split gram) along with spices.
Instant Khaman Dhokla is a very popular and irresistible Gujarati snack. It is a steamed cake savory cake made with chickpea flour (besan) and spices. It is a vegan, nutritious and healthy snack.
Saag Paneer is a very delicious dish made from the fresh greens such as spinach, sarso, bathua cooked with spices and paneer. I have used fresh spinach in the dish. It is served with roti, naan or rice.
A crispy snack made with fresh cream and rice flour and is baked instead of deep frying in oil.
A very easy and everyday vegetable dish made from cluster beans (Guar/Gavar) flavored with carom seeds, ginger garlic, and spices. It is vegan. Skip adding asafoetida to make it gluten free.
Chana, Moong, Masoor Dal Dhokla/Mixed Lentils Steamed Cake is a very healthy dish containing the goodness of various lentils. It is protein rich, less oil and is a nutritious breakfast or snack to be enjoyed with a cup of tea. It is liked by kids and can be packed for lunch box or a potluck … Read more
Methi Na Pudla/Fenugreek Crepe is a crepe made using whole wheat flour, chickpea flour (besan), fresh fenugreek leaves (methi) and spices. It uses a good amount of fenugreek leaves and does not need any fermentation or leavening agents. It is a very quick, easy and healthy dish and can be made at any time when … Read more
Dudhi Batata Nu Shaak/Bottlegourd Potato Curry/Lauki Aloo Ki Sabji is a very simple, easy and quick dish cooked with bottlegourd (dudhi/lauki) and potato with spices. It is a regular dish (roz ka khana) made in Indian meal and served with chapati, phulka, bhakri, rotla or thepla.
Sattu, Dates Masala Milk With Turmeric is a healthy energy drink made with Sattu (ground roasted gram), dates and powdered dry nuts and is flavored with saffron and cardamom powder. Adding the golden spice “turmeric” enhances the health benefit of the drink. The masala milk is good to have it warm in cold or as … Read more
Masoor Sheekh Kebab/Whole red lentil kebab is very healthy and tasty dish made with masoor (whole red lentil) and oats. It is also vegan and gluten-free. Serve it as an appetizer for your party or as an after-school snack with your favorite dip or sauce.
Dum Aloo is the potato-based dish. The baby potatoes are fried and cooked on a low heat in the onion, tomato and cashew nut based gravy along with spices. It is a popular dish from Kashmir in North India. It is enjoyed hot with roti, rice, puri, paratha, naan or kulcha.
