Everyday recipes

#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 pie...

#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 Me...

#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...