Everyday recipes

#biharidelicacy# Litti chokha is one of the popular dishes of Bihari cuisine. It is a traditional dish prepared for breakfast, lunch or dinner and is made using whole wheat flour with stuffing of roasted gram flour known as sattu and served dipped in ghee. This litti goes perfect with chokha made up of roasted brinjal, potatoes and tomatoes mixed with onion and garlic. This is a mouth watering dish and can be found in every corner of Bihar and has become very popular in all over India. Nowadays, littis are served in marriage parties, potluck, kitty parties and has become a compulsory dish for new year parties in many households of Bihar. It is like a surprise when you will know that traditionally these littis and all the veggies for chokha are roasted on charcoal which makes it aromatic. Though there are many cooking methods.  I made it on gas oven. Sharing my style for preparing this tasty food. Recipe: This recipe makes 10 littis. Ingredients to make dough: 1) 2 cups

#withallsouthindianbreakfast# This simple flavorful chutney is made by mixing roasted Peanuts, mint and coriander leaves and goes well with Idli, dosa, uttapam and many other breakfast, lunch or dinner dishes. I use this chutney as a sandwich spread too. Sharing the recipe: Ingredients: 1) 3/4 cup roasted peanuts 2) 1/2 cup mint washed 3) 1/4 cup coriander leaves washed 4) 2 green chillies 5) 1/4 cup mustard seeds 6) 1/2 onion 7) 1/2 tsp lime juice 8) 1/2 tsp mustard oil 9) salt as per your taste 10) 3-4 cloves garlic (optional) 11) few curry leaves Method: Blend roasted peanuts, coriander, mint leaves, onion and garlic to a smooth consistency. Add lime juice and salt. Temper the chutney with oil, mustard seeds and Curry leaves.

#southindianbreakfast# Uttapam is a very common breakfast food in South India and is made using fermented lentil and rice batter with vegetables as topping. It is served with chutney and sambhar. Uttapam is topped with different veggies like onion, tomato, carrot, capsicum, ginger and coriander leaves. Uttapams are crisp from the bottom and are soft and fluffy on the top. Whenever I prepare batter to make idlis and dosa, uttapam goes side by side as you can use the same batter for all these dishes.  There are different other compositions you can add in your batter with different cereals. Here, I am sharing the recipe with the idli batter which I have shared in the below link. https://richavardhan.blogspot.com/2020/02/idli-sambharexploringsouthindianrecipe.html?m=1 Ingredie 1) 4 cups idli batter 2) 1 chopped small onion 3) 1 chopped small tomato 4) 1/2 green capsicum chopped 5) 1 carrot grated 6) 1 tsp ginger grated 7) coriander leaves 8) 1 green chilli chopped 9)

#anawesomedessert# Just tried the traditional sweet kala jamun in a new style which looks tempting. Gulab Jamun Trifle Pudding is a fusion recipe where Jamuns are served with custard and whipped cream. Making this pudding is very simple and easy and can go well for kitty parties, get togethers and for potlucks. I am sharing the method how I did it: This recipe serves for 2. Ingredients: 1) 3 pc medium size kala Jamuns 2) 1/4 tbsp chopped pistachios 3) 1/4 tbsp chopped almonds 4) 1.5 tbsp custard powder 5) 1/2 cup milk 6) 1 tbsp sugar 7) 1 tbsp whipped cream Method: Step 1: Dissolve custard powder in 2 or 3 tbsp milk.Heat the   remaining milk with sugar in it.Add dissolved  custard in the hot milk, stirring continuously,   there should be no lumps. Cook it for a minute or two. As it thickens, switch off the flame. When cools down, keep it in the refrigerator. We need chilled custard for this pudding.   Step 2: Cut the Jamuns into 2 pieces. Take a bowl, add ab

#weekenddinner# White sauce veg pasta is a delicious Italian dish made by boiling pasta, tossed in white sauce with some veggies and garnished with herbs and chilli flakes. White sauce is made using butter, maida, milk and creamy cheese. This white sauce pasta is favorite with my family and I make it with different variations. It goes fantastic in dinner and is itself a complete meal. The recipe shared is the basic version and you can try adding your favorite vegetables. Recipe: Ingredients: 1) 1.5 cups pasta 2) 4-5 cup water 3) 2 cup mix vegetables ( broccoli, mushroom, bell peppers, sweet corns) 4) 2 cup full cream milk 5) 1 tbsp maida 6) 4-5 tbsp cheese(cheddar cream cheese) 7) 3 tbsp butter (1 tbsp to be used for vegetables) 8) 1/2 tsp black pepper crushed 9) 4 cloves garlic chopped 10) 3/4 tsp red chilli flakes 11) 3/4 tsp oregano 12) salt as needed Method: Step 1: Bring 4-5 cups water to boil along with salt, then add pasta. Step 2: Pasta shoul

#tastyseasonalparatha# Sharing a simple recipe to make peas stuffed parathas. This paratha is my personal favorite when served with sweet tomato chutney specially in winters. Recipe: Ingredients for making aata dough: -1 cup wheat flour -1/2 tsp ajwain- mangraila(mixed) -water -salt as per your taste -ghee for cooking Ingredients to make the filling: -1 cup peas washed -1/4 tsp ghee -1/2 tsp cumin seeds -1 tsp ginger chopped -1/4 cup water -a pinch of turmeric powder -1 tsp sugar -salt as per your taste Method to make aata dough- Step 1: Take wheat flour in a bowl, add salt, ajwain-mangraila, mix well. Step 2: Add water gradually and knead well to make a soft dough, keep it covered for 10-15 minutes Step 3: Divide it into 8 equal round shape balls. Method to make the filling: Step 1: Heat ghee in a kadahi, add 4-5 cumin seeds, let it crackle, add a pinch of turmeric powder, peas and salt, immediately add water, cook c

#healthyandquickparatha# Methi parathas are again a kind of bread made with methi leaves mixed in whole wheat flour along with some spices and is a popular breakfast food of winter season in North India. These healthy, delicious and aromatic dish are rich in iron, controls blood sugar and helps in constipation. There are many other recipes you can try with methi leaves. Today I am going to share paratha recipe. Recipe: Ingredients: 1) 1.5 cup finely chopped methi leaves 2) 2 cups whole wheat flour 3) 1 tsp black pepper powder 4) 1/2 tsp grated ginger 5) 1/2 tsp ajwain 6) 1/2 tsp black cumin seeds 7) 1 tsp salt 8) 1/2 cup water Method: Step 1: Mix all the ingredients and gradually add water to knead and make a soft dough. Step 2: Divide it into equal shaped balls, roll it into triangular shape applying some flour dust. Step 3: Put it on the tawa and cook applying ghee by flipping 2-3 times. Serve hot with sweet tomato chutney, pickle or curd. Follow th

#restaurantstyleveg# Recently I planned to go out for dinner specifically a North Indian pure veg restaurant and had ordered veg afgani and naan in main course. The taste was awesome. This is a kind of mix vegetables cooked in red gravy. So, I thought of trying to make this at home with some fresh seasonal vegetables and it turned out to be delicious. Sharing the recipe: This recipe serves for 6. Ingredients: 1) 1 medium cauliflower  florets(small) 2) 2 medium carrots - chopped in small size 3) french beans- 150 gms chopped in small size 4) 1 cup peas 5) 100 gms Paneer cut into small cubes 6) turmeric powder 7) salt as per your taste 8) 3 tbsp mustard oil 9) 2 tbsp fresh malai 10) 1 tsp kasuri methi 11) 1 tsp coriander powder 12) 1/2 tsp garam masala powder To make gravy: 1) 3 small tomatoes 2) 1/4 cup khus khus soaked in water for 2 hours 3) 8-10 cashews soaked in water for 2 hours 4) 5-6 raisins soaked in water for 2 hours 5) 1 red dry chilli Method

#biharidelicacy2# There are different kinds of chokhas you can make but trust me you cannot beat this Bihari version bharta. The aromatic, mouth watering, fabulous chokha goes awesome with sattu litti. I am sharing the recipe how I do it. Ingredients: 1) 1 medium size brinjal 2) 4 tomatoes 3) 2 potatoes 4) 1 tsp garlic chopped 5) 1 medium size onion chopped 6) 1 green chilli chopped 7) 2 tsp mustard oil 8) coriander leaves for garnishing 9) salt as per your taste Method: Step 1: Roast brinjal , tomatoes and potatoes on hot charcoal or in a gas oven on high glame.(you can use boiled potatoes and tomatoes). Peel it and wash. Step-2: Mash it properly with the help of spoon, mix onion, garlic and green chillies. Step-3: Add salt and mustard oil, mix well garnish with coriander leaves. Serve with littis.

#differentflavourdal# Palak Dal is one of the variations I do to make my meal different from everyday recipes which include plain toor Dal. Toor Dal is not only good in taste but is a very good source of protein and have good amount of fibre in them and also fats which is essential for the body. Palak Dal is lentils cooked with Indian spinach with some spices. Again, spinach has its own benefits having Vitamin, iron and calcium. This Dal is very easy to make with very few ingredients. Sharing the recipe here, Recipe: serves for 4 Ingredients: -1/2 cup toor Dal (or you can mix different lentils) -3/4 cup chopped spinach -1 medium tomato chopped -1 tsp ginger and garlic paste (I always use fresh paste in my recipes) -1 red dry chilli -A pinch of asfoetida -few cumin and black mustard seeds -turmeric powder and salt. -3/4 cup water -1/2 tsp garam masala Method: -boil water in a pressure cooker, add turmeric powder, salt, garam masala, toor Dal, spinach and t

#loveforspinach# Aloo palak ki sabji in pressure cooker- ever heard of it?  The good old healthy nutritious veggie, rich in iron with a twisted recipe. Just a simple tweak in the classic or traditional way of making aloo palak makes it quite interesting and tastier. You may start loving the bitterness of spinach. Sharing the recipe: This recipe serves for 4. Ingredients: -A small bunch of spinach, washed and chopped finely -1 medium size potato cubed -1 medium onion -2 tomatoes chopped -1 tsp ginger garlic paste -1 red dry chilli -1/4 tsp cumin seeds -1/4 tsp methi seeds - a pinch of asfoetida -turmeric powder -salt -1/2 tbsp mustard oil for cooking -1/2 cup water -1/2 tsp sabji masala Method: - heat oil in a pressure cooker, add cumin seeds, methi seeds, dry red chilli and asfoetida, let it crackle, add chopped potatoes, saute for 2 minutes on medium to high flame, add onion, salt, turmeric powder, ginger-garlic paste, saute for 2 minutes on medium to

#chatakpatakmurmurasalad# Murhi salad or farhi/ or jhalmurhi is a kind of puffed rice mixed with spices and some salads and is easily available in the market especially in the evening or on the beaches in India. This is very popular street food snack, I don't think anyone has not tasted it on the streets once or have not tried at home to make it. Some people prefer to eat it spicy or some may want it added with sweet chutney. My version is a kind of mix sweet and savoury. I often make it as an evening snack added with sprouts. Sharing my recipe. This recipe serves for 2. Recipe: Ingredients: -1 cup puffed rice -1/2 cup sprouts steamed -1/4 cup boiled chickpeas -1 medium size boiled potato crushed -1 small finely chopped tomato -1 medium size finely chopped onion -1/8 cup dry roasted peanut -1/2 tsp mustard oil -1 tsp spice powder mix( cumin powder, Chaat masala, red chilli powder) -salt as per your taste -sweet Tamrind chutney -green chutney -1/2 tsp lemon

#healthygreendailyneed# Ladyfingers/Okra/Bhindi is a green vegetable rich in vitamins and minerals and is also known for its high soluble and insoluble fibre content. It also helps in weight loss. Though I make bhindis in different ways either dry or with gravy with different variations, but today sharing the most simplest, easiest and quickest version of my recipe for dry bhindi bhunjiya. Recipe: This recipe serves for 3. Ingredients: -250 gms bhindi -1 tbsp mustard oil -1/2 tsp cumin seeds -a pinch of asfoetida -turmeric powder -salt -1/2 tsp lemon juice -1/4 tsp black pepper powder Method- -Wash bhindis properly, put it on a strainer, chop horizontally. -Heat oil in a kadahi, add cumin seeds, let it crackle, add asfoetida and chopped bhindis. -Cook covered for 3 minutes. -Add salt and turmeric powder, cook for another 3 minutes, keep stirring in between. -Take out in a bowl, let it cool a little then add lemon juice and sprinkle black pepper po

#tastysujiidli# Rava or suji idli is a popular breakfast food originated from South India. It varies from the traditional idli recipe and is made up of mixing rava with curd, eno and salt. It is easy, quick and simple to make as it does need grinding of lentils and rice and then fermenting but made instantly. Sharing the recipe how I do it to make delicious idlis. This recipe serves for 2. Ingredients: -1 cup rava(suji) -3/4 cup curd(sour curd is preferred) -1 tsp eno (I have used lemon flavor) -1/2 tsp salt Method: -take curd in a bowl. -add rava and mix well. -add salt keep mixing by stirring the batter, keep covered for two hours. Add eno and mix well you will find a net kind of formation on the walls of the bowl. Grease your idli plates with oil -put the batter into idli steamer and steam for 15 minutes -serve hot with sambhar and chutney of your choice. For Sambhar recipe see the link below: https://richavardhan.blogspot.com/2020/02/sambhar.html?m=1

Sambhar is a kind of Dal made by mixing some vegetables and Tamrind. This is very popular in South India and is served with idli, dosa and with many other South Indian dishes. There are many ways people make it, I am presenting my version. Recipe : This recipe serves for 4-5. -toor dal- 2 cups -Lauki -8-10 cubed pieces -Brinjal - 3-4 cubed pieces( I do not add) -carrot-1 medium sized chopped in circular shape -Radish- small size chopped in circular shape -Tomato- 2 medium size chopped in circular shape   -Water-3 cups -turmeric powder  and salt as per your taste- -tamrind water- 1 tbsp (soak tamrind for 20 min and strain) -Curry leaves -sambhar masala -1 tbsp -mustard seeds -ghee for tadka Method: -Boil 2 cups of water in pressure cooker add tumeric powder and salt. -Add toor dal, wait for 2-3 whistles on medium flame. -Mash properly cooked dal smooth with the help of spoon. -Mix all vegetables, few Curry leaves,1 cup water ,salt and little turmeric

#favoriteforanyoccasion# It is the most easiest and quickest recipe to make and loved by all be it's kids or elders. It is suitable for any occasion whether it's a marriage function, birthday party, or you have guests at home. If you are in hurry or not not willing to cook, or you are short of green veggies at home this option works like magic and can be served with rice or chapati. Sharing the recipe: serves for 4 Ingredients: -4-5 boiled, peeled and cubed potatoes -1 medium tomato chopped -1 medium onion chopped -1/2 cup peas -1 tsp chopped ginger -1/2 tsp cumin seeds -1/2 tsp black mustard seeds -1 dry red chilli -1/2 tsp sabji masala (I prefer home made spice masala) you can adjust accordingly. -1/2 tsp turmeric powder and salt as per your taste -1 tbsp mustard oil for cooking -1 cup water Method: - heat oil in a kadahi, add cumin seeds, black mustard seeds, dry red chilli, let it crackle. -add onions, saute for 3 minutes on medium flame, then ad

#weekdaydinner# I always choose to make use of seasonal vegetables and decides the menu for dinner accordingly. Whenever I am stuck what to prepare, I just make mix veg stir fry. My recipe is healthy as well as delicious too. The choice of vegetables often depend on what you have on hand. The making process is very simple. Sharing the recipe. This recipe serves for 4 Ingredients: -1/2 of a small cabbage chopped -1 medium carrot chopped -6-8 french beans chopped -1 medium capsicum chopped -1 medium tomato chopped -1 small potato chopped -1/4 cup peas -1 medium onion sliced -1 tsp ginger chopped -1 tbsp mustard oil for cooking -1/2 tsp cumin seeds -black pepper powder -1/2 tsp coriander powder -coriander leaves and chopped green chilli -salt and turmeric powder Method: -heat oil in karahai, add cumin seeds, let it crackle, add potatoes and beans, saute for 2 minutes. -add cabbage, carrot, onion, ginger, saute for 2 minutes, cook covered for 2-3 minutes

#northindainskijaan#  Chhola is a popular north Indian dish. People love to eat this amazing and delicious dish. Chhola goes wonderful with bhatura but when made with onion tomato gravy rich in spices, this flavorful dish is served with rice or chapati. People make it in different ways. Here, I am presenting my version. Recipe: Ingredients: -1 cup chickpeas soaked overnight -1 large onion chopped -2 medium size tomatoes chopped -1 tsp ginger garlic paste -1 red dry chilli -turmeric powder -salt -3/4 tsp coriander powder -1/3 tsp garam masala (3/4 tsp chhola masala can be used instead of coriander powder and garam masala) -coriander leaves for garnishing -1 cup water Method: -add chickpeas, 1/2 cup water, turmeric powder and salt in pressure cooker, wait for 4-5 whistles usually takes 6-7 min or until peas are completely cooked. -by the time heat oil in a kadahi, add cumin seeds, red dry chilli, let it crackle, add onion, ginger-garlic paste, saute for 2-3 mi

#alltimefavoritechutney# Chutneys are very essential to many Indian households, served as the taste enhancer with some of the breakfast dishes and snacks. Tomato chutney recipe is one of them and is made up of ripe tomatoes and basic spices which are easily available in every kitchen. Sharing the recipe: This recipe serves for 4. Ingredients: -3 medium tomatoes chopped -1/4  tsp fennel seeds -1/4 tsp methi seeds -1/4 tsp cumin seeds -1/4 tsp black mustard seeds -a pinch asfoetida -1/2 tsp turmeric powder -1/2 tsp salt -1 tbsp sugar/ jaggery powder -1/2 tbsp mustard oil -1/2 cup water Method: -heat oil in a kadahi, add all dry spices, add tomatoes, salt and turmeric powder, cook covered for 4-5 minutes. -when tomatoes become soft, mash with spoon in kadahi itself, add sugar/jaggery powder, add water, boil for 2 minutes. Take out in a bowl and serve with kachauris, parathas, or any other snacks with which it goes well.

#chocolateflavormilk# Banana chocolate shake is again a very simple and quick milkshake to make which adds to the good health and can be served with the breakfast or at any time of the day. Chocolate flavor makes it popular and favorite among kids. Sharing the recipe. This recipe serves for 2. Ingredients: -300 ml milk -1 tbsp sugar -1 banana chopped -1 tbsp cocoa powder -2 small scoops vanilla ice cream -chocolate syrup -whipped cream Method: -add banana, sugar, cocoa powder and milk in a blender and blend very smooth, make the linings on the walls of the glass with chocolate syrup, pour shake into glass, add vanilla ice cream, top up with the cream, apply chocolate syrup on it and your shake is ready.