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 ...

#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...

#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...