Monthly Archives: January 2014

Bottlegourd or Lauki/dudhi halwa or how to make dudhi halwa recipe

Bottlegourd or lauki/dudhi halwa is a very popular Indian traditional dessert made from bottlegourd, sugar, ghee and nuts. It is more popular during winter time as bottlegourds are easily available during this time and warm desserts are preferred during winter evenings. Dudhi halwa is very easy to prepare and is a sumptuous and rich Indian dessert. One dessert most people look forward to in the winter months is dudhi ka halwa. It is very appetizing and tastes great especially when served warm during winter evenings.

Paneer makhani or paneer butter masala recipe

Paneer makhani or paneer butter masala or shahi paneer is an all time favourite North Indian dish. It is a rich creamy dish cooked in tomato gravy and is a favourite amongst the kids and perfect for parties too. Paneer makhani is one of the most popular main course fare in Indian restaurants. This dish is further enhanced with cashewnut paste and flavoured with kasoori methi leaves which gives a good taste.

Spinach peas (Palak matar) pulao

Palak peas pulao is a very tasty and nutritious rice dish made from spinach leaves, peas, onions, tomatoes and rice. It can be served with raita or papad as an accompaniment. Palak peas pulao is a good option for lunch box as it is a sumptuous meal and also very healthy. Now for the recipe of Palak peas pulao.

Tri coloured rice

Tri coloured rice is made with tomato rice, spinach rice and plain rice. Try this mouthwatering rice dish and enjoy. Happy Republic Day!!!!

Yellow moong dal ladoo recipe – Easy to make Indian deepavali/diwali sweet

Moong dal ladoo is a very popular Indian sweet made with yellow moong dal, sugar, ghee and garnished with nuts. It is very popular in North India especially during winter season. Moong dal ladoo is also called as pasi paruppu ladoo in Tamil Nadu. It is done during Diwali festivals and other special occasions. Moong dal ladoo can be made with less effort and time and is very healthy too as moong dal has lot of protein content.

Baby corn stir fry recipe

Baby corn stir fry is very simple and easy to make recipe and it can be prepared quickly. Here it is done in chinese style with various sauces used which adds taste to the crunchiness of the baby corn. Baby corn stir fry can be had as a starter or simply as a light evening snack.

Lauki chana dal ki sabzi

Lauki chana dal ki sabzi is made with bottlegourd also called as doodhi or lauki and chana dal and seasoned with spices. Split bengal gram or chana dal gives a delicious taste to this vegetable. Bottlegourd has many vitamins and minerals like calcium, phosphurus, vitamin A, C and magnesium which helps in reducing blood pressure and also supports healthy digestion.

Mint or pudina chutney recipe

Mint or pudina chutney is a popular and basic chutney made by fresh pudina leaves and coriander leaves as the basic ingredients. It can be used as a side dip for various Indian snacks like kababs, tikkas, samosas or cutlets. Mint chutney is a perfect dipping sauce for various Indian snacks like samosas, cutlets, tikkas and also serves as a spread for sandwiches.

Mutter or matar paneer recipe

Matar paneer is a popular North Indian cuisine made with cottage cheese, green peas cooked in delicious tomato gravy and spiced with garam masala. It goes well with rotis, naans or plain pulao.

Til or sesame seeds ladoo or til gul ladoo recipe

Til gul or tilachi ladu is a very popular Maharastrian sweet dish made during Makar Sankranti, a Hindu festival celebrated on 14th January. It is made with sesame seeds, jaggery and ghee. It is a tradional winter sweet because it is consumed in winter months as til is known to have heating properties. Til ladoo can be quickly and easily made and stored upto 2 weeks in a tight airtight container.