Author Archives: Charulata

Mint flavoured paneer masala recipe – How to make mint paneer masala recipe – paneer recipes

Paneer masala is a very  popular  punjabi dish which goes well with rotis or naans or jeera rice or any flavoured rice.  Paneer or cottage cheese is cooked in a spicy masala gravy. Paneer masala is a very nice rich gravy recipe and perfect  recipe for any parties or celebrations.  In this recipe, I have

Ridgegourd chutney or heerekai chutney recipe – How to make ridgegourd chutney – chutney recipes

Ridgegourd chutney or heerekai chutney – a healthy and tasty chutney prepared with ridgegourd, coconut, tamarind and spices.  It is a good accompaniment for steamed rice as well as idlis or dosas.  This chutney is a good way of including ridgegourd in your diet and reap its benefits.  In this recipe, I have discarded only

Mini Vegetable Uthapam – How to make mini veg uthapam recipe – breakfast recipes

Mini vegetable uthapam is a thick and crispy pancake made from dosa batter, onions, tomatoes, carrot, green capsicum, green chillies and coriander leaves.  It is a very healthy breakfast dish which is also simple to make.  Uttapams are slightly thicker than dosas but made from idli or dosa batter.  Unlike a normal thin dosa, this

Cabbage curry recipe – How to make Cabbage subzi/cabbage curry recipe – side dish for rotis/rice/ cabbage recipes

Cabbage curry – a simple and quick sabzi  which can be prepared easily in a pressure cooker.  This curry goes well with rice as well as rotis.  This recipe is done in South Indian style by stir frying the spices and coconut.  This powder gives a unique taste and flavour to the curry.  This dish

Idli batter bonda recipe – How to make idli batter bonda recipe – Indian tea time snack

Idli batter bonda – an Indian tea time snack made with idli batter, rava, rice flour onions, green chillies, curry leaves and coriander leaves.  This is one snack which can be prepared in a short time if the idli batter is readily available at home.  It not only saves time but at the same time

Chilli garlic paneer recipe – How to make chilli garlic paneer recipe (easy paneer starter) – paneer recipes

Chilli garlic paneer is a quick and delicious paneer starter which can be prepared within half an hour.  It also goes well as a side dish for rotis or dal rice or noodles.  Chilli garlic paneer is made with paneer and a mixture of red chillies, garlic cloves and vinegar.   This starter is not only

Soya chunks curry recipe – How to make soya chunks curry recipe – side dish for rotis

Soya chunks or nuggets are full of proteins and rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients proven to help lower cholesterol and loss of bone mass.  Soya chunks are a great source of protein and can be easily added to your diet.  Soya chunks are made by using soy flour that has been ‘defatted’ or

Schezwan noodles recipe – How to make veg schezwan noodles recipe – Noodles recipe

Schezwan noodles is a very popular indo chinese dish made with stir fried veggies, noodles and spices.  This is a simple recipe made with schezwan sauce which gives a sweet and spicy taste to the noodles.  Schezwan noodles is very easy to make and can be done in just 45 minutes of time and is

Mango lassi recipe – How to make mango lassi (aam ki lassi) (mango yoghurt drink) recipe – lassi recipes

Lassi is a very refreshing yoghurt based drink and originates from Punjab.  Yoghurt flavoured with spices is called as salted lassi and lassi which contains sugar is the sweet lassi.  There are many varieties of lassi like mango lassi, strawberry lassi, salted lassi or sweet lassi.  Mango lassi is a very popular and traditional drink

Cauliflower masala pulao recipe – How to make cauliflower pulao recipe – pulao recipes

 Pulao is a one pot rice dish prepared with aromatic basmati rice, vegetables and mild spices.  Some of the most popular pulaos are peas pulao, tawa pulao, kashmiri pulao and vegetable pulao.  Amongst the pulaos, veg pulao is one of the most common rice dish in India. Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable which is high