Author Archives: Charulata
Masale bhath or bhat recipe
Masale bhath or bhat is a very popular Maharashtrian rice dish prepared from rice, vegetables, red chilli powder and goda masala and garnished with coriander leaves, coconut and cashewnuts. Goda masala is a special Maharastrian spice mixture which is used for making masale bhath, varan bhath or usal.This masala has a unique flavour and gives a nice aroma and taste when added to any dish. Masale bhath is a spiced one-pot meal and best accompanied with raita, chips, papad or plain curd and is generally served during Maharashtrian weddings. A very delicious and must try recipe…
Simple day-to-day cooking tips
There are some simple and easy cooking tips which I want to share with my viewers for their benefit. These tips are time tested and also include contributions by my friends and relatives. 20 easy Cooking tips 1. Remove stalk of green chillies before storing. It remains fresh for a long time. Wrap the green
Aloo tamatar (Potato with tomato curry) recipe – no onion no garlic recipe
Aloo tamatar sabzi is an easy and quick curry made with potatoes and cooked in tomato gravy. It is prepared without the use of onion and garlic. Aloo tamatar sabzi is an ideal side dish for vrat ki roti during Navratri or fasting days. It can be done in a jiffy as the ingredients required are easily available at home. This side dish is a very comforting food and is best served with rotis or puris. Do try this tangy and delicious aloo tamatar sabzi recipe and enjoy with rotis.
Sabudana (sago pearls) kheer recipe
Sabudana or sago kheer is a very delicious kheer made with sago, jaggery, milk and nuts. It is also made with sugar. But it tastes divine when jaggery is added for making this kheer. Sago kheer is an ideal dessert during festival days or during fasting times. Sago is rich in carbohydrates and hence is very filling to the stomach. Sago kheer is a tradional Indian sweet dish and one of the easiest kheer to make.
Baingan ka bharta recipe
Baingan ka bharta is a very delicious and popular North Indian dish made from large brinjals which is grilled over an open flame or fire. This gives the dish a unique smoky flavour and good taste to the dish . The roasted brinjal is then mashed and cooked alongwith onions and tomatoes and mild spices and served along with rotis, naans or phulkas. Baingan ka bharta is very simple to make too as it does not require too many spices. It tastes best with minimum spices added to it.
Green gram sundal recipe
Green gram sundal is a healthy sundal made from whole green gram which is then tempered with urad dal, green chillies, red chillies, hing, curry leaves and garnished with grated coconut. During Navratri, varieties of sundals are prepared and offered as nayvedyam to God. Green gram sundal is a healthy and filling snack which can also be had as an evening snack.
Wheat flour or atte ka halwa recipe
Wheat halwa or atte ka halwa is a very popular dish in North India especially during festivals and is distributed as prasad in temples. It can also be enjoyed as a dessert and is more delicious than any other halwa. Wheat halwa is best served hot or warm and adding more ghee makes it even more tastier and heavenly. Whenever you feel like eating any sweet at home or have guests at home, you can prepare this halwa instantly.
Oreo milkshake recipe
Oreo milkshake recipe is a very easy to make recipe and can be prepared in a jiffy. It is an ideal drink during summers and loved equally by kids as well as elderly. You can also prepare this milkshake without icecream. In that case, add more milk and sugar accordingly.
Pepper rasam recipe
Pepper rasam or milagu rasam is a very comforting and ideal rasam to be served during cold season. It is made with black peppercorns, tomatoes, tamarind, cumin seeds and red chilles and is best served as plain or accompanied with steamed rice. Pepper rasam is a good remedy for cold and fever. It is not only healthy but also very easy to prepare too. I have a given a tangy twist to the rasam by adding little tamarind.
Oats spiced buttermilk recipe
Oats spiced buttermilk is a perfect low fat and low calorie drink. It is a cooling drink during especially during hot summers as it helps to keep yourself hydrated. Oats are loaded in dietary fibre and helps to lower cholesterol levels. Over the past few decades, oats have become a popular health food and if included in your daily diet, provides your body a lot of health benefits.
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