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HOW TO MAKE BUTTER CHICKEN IN INDIAN STYLE AT HOME Is Butter Chicken and Chicken Makhani the same ? Yes they are both the same. And it also goes by the name Murgh Makhani. Butter chicken is a rich, creamy and delicious dish. It is one of the most popular dishes in India and among […]
Ingredients 10 to 12 fleshy drumsticks 2 big sized onions 3 medium sized tomatoes ½ tsp mustard powder ½ tsp methi powder 1 tsp red chilli powder ½ tsp mustard seeds ¼ tsp asafoetida ¼ tsp turmeric powder ½ tbsp tamarind pulp or tamarind water from small lemon sized tamarind. 10 garlic cloves 4 to […]
How to make rasam | Rasam recipe Rasam is a type of Indian soup made predominantly in the southern parts of India. Most of the South Indian household have rasam every day as it is believed to enhance digestion. It can also be given as first foods to babies and toddlers without salt and chillies. […]
Ven Pongal | Kara Pongal How to make Ven Pongal | Kara Pongal – Ven Pongal recipe Ven Pongal | Kara Pongal is one of the staple South Indian breakfasts prepared by cooking raw rice and moong dal together and tempering it with ghee and spices. It is easy on the stomach and quick to […]
Prep time – 30 mins Cook time – 60 mins Servings – 8 Ingredients 150ml oil 50ml ghee 5 one inch cinnamon pieces 6 cloves 5 green cardamom pods 1 tsp dried rose petals 1 star anise 1 kapok bud ( Marathi moggu ) 2 black stone flower ( kalpasi ) 3 bay leaves 125 […]
Lotus seeds / Makhana / Phool Makhana are great sources of micronutrients, calcium and proteins. They are low in cholesterol and saturated fat. The high nutrient content of makhana makes them a good snacking option. And everyone craves for a dessert. Why not make a healthy one? Ingredients 4 cups full fat milk 1 cup […]
Prep time – 15 mins Cook time – 30 mins Servings – 4 Ingredients ½ cup shallots 2 dry red chillies 10 cloves of garlic 2 medium tomatoes ⅓ cup coconut 1 tbsp homemade curry powder Or 1 tsp red chilli powder, 2 tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp cumin powder & ¼ tsp turmeric powder. […]
Soak time – 8 hrs to overnight Prep time – 10 mins Cook time – 20 mins Serves – 4 Ingredients ¾ cup kabuli chana 1 big onion 2 medium tomatoes 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste 1 tbsp white sesame seeds 1 tbsp poppy seeds 1 tsp red chilli powder 1 tsp garam masala ½ […]
Prep time – 5 mins Cook time – 10 mins Ingredients ⅓ cup rolled oats ½ medium sized apple ½ cup water ⅓ cup milk 1 tbsp Jaggery powder / sugar / date syrup / honey ¼ tsp cinnamon powder ( optional ) Cooking instructions In a small pressure cooker ( preferably 1 ½ ltr […]
Prep time – 10 mins Cook time – 10 mins Sevings – 2 Ingredients 3 boiled and peeled eggs 1 medium sized onion 1 medium sized tomato 1 sprig curry leaves ½ tsp mustard seeds ½ tsp red chilli powder ¼ tsp turmeric powder ¼ tsp cumin powder ¼ tsp garam masala 1 tsp coriander […]