Author Archives: Charulata

Chana dal fry recipe – How to make punjabi chana dal recipe – dal recipes

Chana dal also called as bengal gram (split chickpeas) is produced by removing the outer layer of kala chana (black chickpeas).  It is high on proteins and regular consumption helps in reducing protein malnutrition.  Chana dal is used to make curries and one of the most popular vegetarian foods in India.  Chana dal is one of

Carrot halwa recipe – How to make carrot halwa or gajar ka halwa recipe in pressure cooker

Carrot halwa or gajar ka halwa is a very popular dessert from North India.  It is a combination of ghee, milk, sugar, nuts, mawa with grated carrot.  Carrot halwa is often served at festivals or special occasions.  It is most preferred mostly during winters, as carrots are widely available in the markets.  Here I have

Gobi manchurian dry recipe – How to make gobi manchurian dry recipe – Indian snacks

Gobi manchurian is an Indian Chinese fried cauliflower dish and a popular snack in India.  There are 2 versions of gobi manchurian, dry and gravy.  This is a dry gobi Manchurian recipe.  Both the recipes are prepared by  using common ingredients like  cauliflower, green capsicum, corn flour, maida, spring onion, soya sauce, tomato sauce and garnished with

Parwal ki subzi – How to make parwal ki sabzi recipe – North Indian recipes

Parwal is also called as pointed gourd or green potato and widely grown in northern parts of India.  Parwal is a good source of vitamin and minerals, carbohydrates, vitamin A and C.  It is low in calories   and helps lower the cholesterol.  It is also called as potol in Bengali and parval in Gujarathi or hindi.  Vegetable made with parwal

Mysore pak recipe – How to make soft mysore pak recipe – a rich South Indian sweet

Mysore pak is a rich Indian sweet dish made from gram flour, sugar and ghee and usually served as a dessert.  It originated in Mysore city in Karnataka State.  Legend says that Mysore pak was first created in the kitchens of Mysore Palace by a palace cook named Kakasura Madappa.  When asked its name, Madappa having

Paneer tikka recipe – How to make paneer tikka dry recipe – paneer tikka on tawa

Paneer tikka is a popular Indian dish made with paneer and veggies marinated in spices.  Veggies like red capsicum, yellow capsicum, green capsicum, onion and tomatoes are used for making paneer tikka.  After marination, they are then arranged in wooden skewer or stick.  These sticks are then grilled in a tandoor or oven and served hot,

Dry fruits kheer recipe – How to make dry fruits kheer recipe – kheer recipes

Dry fruits kheer is a very traditional and healthy kheer made with dry fruits, milk and sugar.  It is an ideal kheer for any special occasions, festivals and also during fasting days.  Dry fruits kheer is also a very rich and delicious kheer. Dry fruits added to the kheer gives a unique taste to the kheer. 

Apple chocolate smoothie recipe – How to make apple chocolate smoothie recipe

Apple chocolate smoothie is a healthy and quick smoothie recipe made with apple, milk, cocoa powder and sugar.  It is an ideal drink for kids as well, as it is tasty as well as healthy.  Apple goes well with chocolate and milk along with apples provides nutrition as well as taste.  Do try this healthy drink and

White pumpkin curry (ash gourd curry) recipe – How to make white pumpkin curry recipe

White pumpkin is also called a winter melon, ash gourd or winter gourd. In Indian cuisine, this vegetable is traditionally used to prepare a wide variety of dishes. In northern India, it is used to prepare a candy called petha. In South India, it is traditionally used to make a variety of curries  and sometimes with

Besan ladoo recipe – How to make besan ladoo with khoya/mawa recipe – Diwali sweets

Besan ladoo is one of the most popular ladoo recipes made by gram flour, ghee and sugar.  It is very commonly prepared during Diwali festivals and special occasions.  Besan ladoo is one sweet dish which can be prepared quickly without much effort.  Traditionally besan ladoo is prepared with lots of ghee.  But I have used