Dry fruits milkshake recipe – How to make dry fruits milkshake recipe – healthy drinks

Dry fruits milkshake is a nutritious beverage made with dry fruits, which provides instant energy to the body.  This milkshake is not only healthy but also very filling and ideal for occasions like vrat or fasting days when your energy levels are low.  The richness of this milkshake comes from the various dry fruits added

Modak recipes for Ganesh Chaturthi – Different modak varieties – modak recipes

Maha Ganapathi, the elephant headed God, is the best known and the most revered God in Hindu religion who is offered prayers first before any other God.   Ga means Buddhi (intellect),Na meansVignana (wisdom) and Pathi means the Lord. Ganapathi means the one who is the Lord of intellect and wisdom.  Lord Ganesha is not just worshiped on this day, but is worshiped

Dum aloo recipe – How to make dum aloo recipe – potato recipes

Dum aloo is  a potato based dish which goes well with rotis  and naans.  Here small potatoes are used, which are first deep fried and then slowly cooked in a spiced gravy, at a low flame.  Dum aloo is a very popular cuisine from Kashmir.  In this recipe, I have not deep fried the potatoes

Jowar dosa or jolada dose recipe – How to make jowar dosa recipe – healthy dosa recipes

Jowar dosa – an instant dosa recipe which is not only healthy but also delicious breakfast dish.  Jowar also called as sorghum is high in nutrition.  It is gluten free, rich in fibre, high in protein, controls blood sugar levels, good for bone health and packed with vitamins, minerals and micronutrients.  For making this dosa,

Dahi aloo recipe – How to make dahi wale aloo recipe – potato recipes

Dahi aloo is a yoghurt or curd based gravy recipe made with potatoes, curd and spices.  This is a no onion no garlic recipe which can be prepared very easily and quickly with ingredients easily available at home.  This is a quick side dish which  goes well with rotis and steamed rice.  It has a

Chickpea peanut salad recipe – How to make chana moongphali salad recipe – salad recipes

Chickpea peanut salad is a very refreshing and nutritious salad recipe made with chickpeas, peanuts, onions, tomatoes and mild spices.  This salad is rich in proteins and fibre which will keep you full for a longer period of time.  It is also a tangy snack which can be served either warm or chilled.  Except for

Karela subzi recipe – How to make bittergourd curry recipe – Karela recipes

Karela subzi or bittergourd curry is a sweet, sour and spicy curry made with bittergourd, onions, tomatoes and Indian spices.  It is generally served with rotis or rice.  Karela or bittergourd vegetable is not liked by many as it is very bitter in taste.   You can add sugar or jaggery to balance the bitterness

Spring onion pakora recipe – How to make spring onion fritters recipe – spring onion recipes

Pakoras or pakodas  is a very popular Indian snack where onions are battered with besan or chickpeas flour along with spices and deep fried in cooking oil.  It is a popular teatime snack  and tastes best as it is or  with ketchup or green chutney and best enjoyed on pleasant monsoon season or winter days.

Avial recipe or aviyal recipe – How to make avial recipe

Avial or aviyal is an important dish which has been originated from the State of Kerala, the God’s own country.  Aviyal is an excellent option for veg lovers.  It is a thick mixture of vegetables and fresh coconut seasoned with coconut oil and curry leaves.  Avial is considered as an essential part of the Sadya.

Curd dosa or sponge dosa (soft dosa) – How to make sponge dosa with curd – dosa recipes

Curd dosa is a tasty soft dosa made with rice, flattened rice  and curd.  It is best served with sambar or coconut chutney.  In this recipe, curd is added which gives a nice texture and sour taste to the dosas.  Curd also helps in fermentation process and brings a porous texture to the dosa.  This