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Summer its here and we need refreshing and chilled fresh juices to enjoy the sunny weather. I personally love experimenting with different fruits squeezing out their juice extracts and mix them up to enjoy sweet, sour and tangy taste. When we think of sweet and sour tangy taste Orange is a first fruit that pops in mind. So today I am sharing a yummy lemony orange drink with you all. Orange Lime Punch is a very yummy and refreshing drink that you will enjoy this summer. Enjoy this drink at anytime of the day. Kids will enjoy this too. A juicy treat to all my dear foodies. The oranges that I used were very sweet in taste so I didn't add any sugar to it. So de[ending upon the taste of oranges that you use, you can decide if you need to add sugar to it or not. Orange Lime Punch Ingredients 6 oranges 1 lemon Few mint leaves 1 tsp chaat masala Sugar (If Needed) Crushed ice cubes Recipe Squeeze juice out of oranges and lemon. Crush mint leaves using a pa

Tortilla Pinwheels shows how to make endless varieties of roll-up appetizers. A classic appetizer with a tangy twist. These pretty Tortilla Pinwheels can be made ahead and will be waiting for you in he refrigerator to slice and serve at party time. A great addition to your appetizer menu at anytime of the year. These Tortilla Pinwheels are very easy to make and can be served in minutes. The taste of these pinwheels is really tangy that even kids enjoy them. When you will serve these pinwheels your guests will go crazy and will finish it up in few moments and you will asked to make some more. You can carry these in lunch box, picnics or Sunday brunches. Enjoy making them and tickle up your easy buds with a tangy taste of these Tortilla Pinwheels. Tortilla Pinwheels Ingredients 2 tortillas 1 green bell pepper 1 medium sized onion 1 jalapeño 1 carrot 5 tsp mayonnaise 1 tsp siracha sauce Half tsp olive oil Few pinches lack pepper powder Recipe Finely chop a

Popular Nepali street food "DUMPLINGS" or "MOMOS". I seriously don't remember when I had these yummy dumplings or momos for the first time.  A pleasant winter, rainy or summer evening, craving for something light but yummy will definitely lead you to make these yummy Steamed Wheat Dumplings or Momos. We usually get to eat dumplings made up of All Purpose Flour (Maida). But I am sharing a Wheat Dumpling recipe with you that is healthier version of it. We can make different types of stuffing for these dumplings like mix veggie, paneer, cabbage, Chinese style and so on. Today I am sharing Info Chinese style of these Wheat Dumplings. I know everyone loves Chinese food so I thought of sharing Indo Chinese style of dumplings first. I will be sharing other varieties soon. Wheat Dumplings - Steamed Ingredients Dumpling Cover :- 1 cup wheat flour Salt as per taste 2 tsp oil Water to knead dough Stuffing :- Half cup finely chopped green bell pep

Urad Dal batter is generally associated with the South Indian Vada, but here I am sharing a Pakoda Recipe made with urad dal batter and it tastes amazingly yummy. Though it is fried but I have tried adding little health to it by adding Spinach and Curry Leaves to it. Also onions, ginger and green chilies add an amazing crunch to it. Enjoy this snack hot and crisp with green or red chutney or ketchup. When it comes to make pakoras we don't need to bother a lot about the shape of it. Serve these pakoras as appetizer, carry them in lunch box, skip chili and serve it to kids, have them for breakfast or brunch. I would say simply enjoy these pakoras anytime ;) Urad Dal Pakoda Ingredients 1 cup soaked urad dal Half cup gram flour (Besan) 10-15 spinach leaves 1 onion 3-4 green chilies Half inch ginger 8-10 curry leaves Half tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp red chili powder Salt as per taste Oil to deep fry Recipe Take soaked dal in a grinding jar and add ginger t

Pasta Salad is a dish that you need to bring to your Summer Potlucks, Lunches or Dinners. It comes together is a snap and can be made ahead of time for a great menu addition! Your family and friends will love this Penne Pasta Salad that is not only easy to whip up but is filled with delicious summer ingredients. The ultimate, light and convenience cooking Penne Pasta Salad is the ideal take for workplaces, lunches and weekend picnics. Whip up this Penne Pasta Salad and watch it to be the first bowl go empty just in minutes. This fresh and delicious Pasta Salad is perfect for serving a crowd next your Barbecue or cottage dinner as well. Serve it to kids and they will surely love the tangy taste of this salad. The Pasta Salad is a side dish that can be prepared with one or more types of pasta, usually chilled. It can be served as an appetizer, side dish or main course. I will be sharing more Pasta Salad recipes with you soon. Lets get started with Tangy Penne Pasta Salad today!

Be it a wholesome crispy dosa or a little white fluffy idli, none of them are complete without the coconut chutney; here is a new version of the Coconut Chutney with Roasted Chana Dal recipe. This South-Indian chutney recipe will have you licking your fingers clean even after wiping every bit of it from your plate. With a gritty twist of chana dal, this coconut chutney will break the monotony and will enhance the flavor and aroma of your regular coconut chutney. This is the easiest chutney that I make regularly. I love it more than the regular Coconut Chutney we make with Idli or Dosa. You can enjoy this chutney with pakoras or parathas too. Coconut Chana Dal Chutney Ingredients Half cup fresh grated coconut Half cup roasted chana dal (Dalya) 4-5 green chilies Salt to taste Handful of coriander leaves Recipe Take all the ingredients in a grinding jar. Add little water to it, season with salt and ground it to a smooth paste. Thickness of chutney depends upon you

Gobhi Paratha is another popular paratha from Punjab along with Aaloo Paratha, Paneer Paratha, Onion Paratha etc. Gobhi Paratha is often made for breakfast at Punjabi Homes as well as served at Punjabi Dhabas. This Gobhi or Cauliflower grows in Punjab. This vegetable is enjoyed by people of all ages and is specially at most celebrations and gatherings. For this recipe Gobhi Paratha, it is combined with onion, a bit or ginger and garlic and some common spices and is used as a stuffing for parathas. Serve these hot golden brown paratha with Curd, Raita or Pickle of your choice and enjoy. You actually don't need to be the cooking expert for making these parathas. This dish is one of the best options when you crave to eat something different and which is not too tedious to make. This can be eaten up as breakfast dish or also you can serve them for lunch or dinners as a one meal dish. Stuffed Gobhi Paratha Ingredients Stuffing :- 250 grams cauliflower florets 1 medium o

Spinach Cabbage Rice is a quick fix meal with few basic ingredients that we find in our kitchen. Interestingly this combination of Spinach and Cabbage is really good and a great way for kids to eat some greens and protein all in one meal. We can say that this Spinach Cabbage Rice has a fabulous Asian inspired flavor. A quite different recipe that a regular style of rice dishes that we usually make at home. Earlier I ahem shared Spinach Rice but adding a twist of Cabbage that is Asian flavor to the common Spinach Rice gives and amazingly yummy taste and flavor with the benefits of health makes it really great in taste. Once you serve this rice to your guest I am 100% sure they are going to love it and it will be one of the most famous dishes that you make at home. Kids will love it too. You can carry this with you in your lunch box. A one pot meal that can b made simply anytime. Spinach Cabbage Rice Ingredients 3 cups cooked rice 1 cup spinach puree 1 cup cabbage choppe

Matar Paneer is a very delicious combination of soft paneer and healthy green peas in a mild spicy tomato gravy, is a tasty treat to taste buds anytime. This simple Matar Paneer recipe makes irresistibly tasty curry that can be served with Roti, Naan, Paratha or with Steamed Rice. It is an ultimate vegetarian dish regularly enjoyed by vegetarian Indian food lovers. Because everyone needs an easy paneer recipe to make in their kitchen and this one right here is everything that a good paneer curry should be - creamy, comforting and luscious. Indian for doesn't have to be difficult and this Matar Paneer dish proves that very well. Matar Paneer Ingredients 250 gms paneer 1 cup green peas 2 tomatoes 1 tsp red chili powder 1 tsp garam masala Half tsp sugar 2 green chilies 2 pinches of black pepper powder 1/4th tsp turmeric powder 10-12 cashews Salt as per taste Half tsp kasuri methi 2 tsp butter 1 bay leaf 1 cup water Recipe Chop paneer into cubes or th

Maharashtrian Kadhi in a creamy yogurt curry simmered with besan mixture. There are so many varieties of this simple dish. People across India cook this dish in different ways. For Example : Gujarati Kadhi version, Punjabi Kadhi, Rajasthani Kadhi, etc. Maharashtrian Kadhi is quite different from the North Indian Kadhi. It is slightly sweeter and is onion and garlic free. You can enjoy this kadhi with steamed rice or enjoy it as soup as well. In Maharashtra this is served with Puran Poli, Vada and Bhaje or with Spicy Masala Bhat. I personally love to dip Vadas in it and  have it. You can enjoy making this Kadhi at your home and enjoy it with simply Steamed Rice, Roti, or as a Soup. The taste of this Kadhi will surely tickle up your taste buds and will add an amazing curdy and gingery flavor to your meals. Kadhi Ingredients 4 tsp gram flour (Besan) 1 cup dahi (Yogurt) 2-3 cups water 1 tsp ghee or oil 8-10 curry leaves 2-3 green chilies finely chopped Half tsp mustard

Bhadang is a type of Murmura or Kurmura. Kolhapuri Bhadang is a spicy chivda made from puffed rice and is my all time favorite snack. We can also call Puffed Rice as Murmura, Kurmura or Churmure. This Kolhapuri Bhadang is usually quite spicy. An authentic Maharashtrian recipe for you all. You can call this dish as a Diet Recipe too as it has only 1 tsp oil and that it. So people who look out for less oily recipes can definitely give this dish a try. This is kids favorite too. You can enjoy this at the evening times while having a cup of tea or for light breakfast. You can give this to your kids in their lunch box too. A very quick and one of the easiest recipes to make and enjoy. You can also make Bhel using this Bhadang or simply toss it with onions, tomatoes, coriander leaves and squeeze some lemon over it and enjoy tangy Kolhapauri Bhadang. Kolhapuri Bhadang Ingredients 2 cups bhadang murmura 1 tsp oil 1 tsp red chili powder Half tsp turmeric powder Half cup peanu

Masala Bhat or Masale Bhat is a spiced rice and veggie one pot meal. This is one of my favorite rice dishes. It is a Maharashtrian rice dish cooked with assorted vegetables and can be served as it is or with any pickle of your choice or Maharashtrian style Kadhi. I personally love to enjoy this rice with Kadhi. Masala Bhat is a popular Marathi cuisine with the mixture of spices. You can carry this in your lunch box as well. It can be considered as complete meal without any side dish to it. However these days it is often served as a rice dish in a thali or in a proper full course meal with other curries and rotis. So my dear Foodies go ahead and prepare this Masala Bhat and enjoy with your family and friends. Masala Bhat Ingredients 2 cups rice 1 potato 1 carrot Cauliflower florets Half cup peas 1 Onion Half cup peanuts 1 tsp red chili powder Half tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp goda masala Half tsp cumin powder Half tsp coriander powder 1 bay leaf 2-3 cardamoms 2

Dear Foodies again a very tempting Mexican Dish for you all. CRUNCHY WRAP!!!! I first had this dish at Taco Bell outlet in Mall's Food Court and I loved it. So after trying various Mexican dishes like Salsa, Tacos, Burritos etc. then I tried making this Crunchy Wrap at home and it turned out amazing. So today I am sharing this very tempting dish with you all. Do give this dish a try and you all will love this dish a lot. Kids will love this too. Authentic Mexican taste will surely take you to Mexico and the heavenly taste will make your tongue and tummy very very happy :) Crunchy Wrap Ingredients 4 tortillas 1 cup refried bean stuffing 1 cup chopped lettuce 1 onion finely chopped 1 cup grated cheese 1 cup salsa 1 cup sour cream Recipe Place tortilla in a plate and apply refried bean stuffing at the center of tortilla. Apply a spoon full of sour cream over it. Spread salsa over it. Garnish with chopped lettuce, finely chopped onion and grated ch

We all know and love Burrito. Burrito is a very tasty and tempting dish from Mexico. Burrito is a Tortilla wrap with crunchy veggies or refried beans stuffed in it. Earlier I have shared an authentic Mexican Burrito with you all. So today I am sharing a bit different Burrito recipe with you all. This burrito recipe is actually invented by my husband that he tried making from scratch. Later he told me to make this style of burrito and I found it amazingly tasty so thought of sharing with you all my foodie buddies. So todays recipe is Garlic Potato Burrito.  A no mess and very easy to make recipe, that can be enjoyed at anytime, can be carried in lunch box and is less spicy so even kids will love it and enjoy. Serve this style burrito to your guests when you host a party and tighten up you collar in front of them. This is going to be very popular within your friend circle soon and you will asked more often to make it. Garlic Potato Burrito Ingredients 4 tortillas 3 pot

Mushroom Tikka Masala is a robust North Indian curry with grilled or sautéed marinated mushrooms. These yummy sautéed mushrooms are dunked in a cream tomato onion based gravy flavored with exotic spices. This dish tastes divine with any Indian flat bread like Rotis, Naan, Paratha or even with just a bowl of hot Steamed Rice. People who love mushrooms, this dish is one of the best options for them. Mushroom Tikka Masala Ingredients For Mushroom Marinade:- 200 grams button mushrooms 5 tsp thick curd 1/4th tsp turmeric powder Half tsp garam masala Half tsp red chili powder Half tsp chaat masala 1 tsp ginger garlic paste Half tsp carom seeds Half tsp besan Salt to taste For Mushroom Tikka Masala Gravy:- 2 tomatoes 1 large onion 5-6 cashews 1 tsp ginger garlic paste 2 green chilies 1 tsp red chili powder Half tsp turmeric powder Half tsp cumin powder 1 tsp garam masala 1 tsp fenugreek leaves Salt as per taste 4 tsp oil 1 cup water Recipe

Til...Sesame seeds Just a little bit of til is enough to elevate the aroma and flavor of any dish, so you can imagine just how tempting this Til Chutney would be. Made with combination of Sesame seeds, Chili, Cumin seeds and Curd. This chutney will increase the appeal of any dish it is served with to an irresistible level. Til Chutney is a very easy and very tasty chutney that goes well with Cutlets, Kebabs, Parathas or Pakoras. Til Chutney Ingredients 1 cup til (Sesame Seeds) 1 tsp cumin seeds 2 tsp coriander leaves 3-4 green chilies 2 tsp curd Salt as per taste Water Recipe Take sesame seeds, coriander leaves, green chilies, curd, cumin seeds in a grinding jar. Grind them to a smooth paste. Add little water and season with salt and grind it again. Take out the chutney in a bowl and serve.

Khasta Kachori is an authentic Indian delicious, spicy, fried puffed pastry. Khasta Kachori is stuffed with Moong Dal mixture and then it is deep fried. Kachori is flaky from outside and hollow from inside. These kachoris can be served with toppings of chutneys, onions, tomatoes and sev as Khasta Kachori Chaat. We can serve the Kachoris for breakfast or appetizer. You can also serve it for kids party or kitty party etc. Khasta Kachori Ingredients For Dough :- 2 cups all purpose flour 3-4 tsp ghee (Clarified butter) Cold water to knead dough Salt as per taste For Stuffing :- Half cup yellow moong dal 1 tsp fennel seeds 1 tsp coriander seeds Half tsp mango powder 1-2 pinch asafoetida 1 tsp oil 2-3 tsp water Half tsp red chili powder Salt as per taste Oil for frying Recipe Dough :- Take all purpose flour in a mixing bowl and add 2 tsp ghee to it and rub the flour between your palms nicely. Now add salt as per taste and mix well. Start adding li

Coconut Rice is a mild and light South Indian rice also known as Thengai Sadam. This Coconut Rice recipe is made up using fresh grated coconut. It is very easy peasy to make and is one of the best option to enjoy on evenings when you wish to have one meal dish with your family. You can serve this tasty rice to your guests when you host a party. Not at all spicy rice preparation that even kids love it too. People who don't eat much spicy food can enjoy this dish without hesitation. Enjoy making this dish and tickle up your tasty buds with fresh coconutty taste. Coconut Rice Ingredients 2 cups boiled rice 1 cup fresh grated coconut 1 tsp chana dal 1 tsp urad dal 2 dry red chilies 1 tsp mustard seeds 2 tsp oil (Coconut oil preferably) Salt as per taste Recipe Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds to it and let them crackle. Now add chana dal and urad dal to it. Sauté the for 1 minute till they turn light golden brown in color.  Then add dry red c

French Beans or Green Beans are the unripe, young fruit and protective pods of various cultivars of the common bean. We call French Bean as Farasbi in Marathi. This French Bean Stir Fry is gently spiced and No Onion Garlic recipe. French Beans are part of the common beans, pulses and peas. You can make various recipes using these French Beans. This vegetable is also very less oily so health cautious people can definitely enjoy this dish. As I already mentioned it has No Onion and Garlic so our Jain friends or more Friends who don't eat Onion or Garlic this is a very nice option for them. This can also be one of the most exceptional dish when you host a party and wish to serve something different to you guests. French Bean Stir Fry Ingredients 250 grams french beans Half tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp red chili powder Half tsp turmeric powder Half tsp cumin powder Half tsp coriander powder 1 tsp oil Salt Handful of coriander leaves Recipe Chop french beans.

Almond Milk or Badam Doodh is a sweet beverage drink from the Mughlai Cuisine. This is really delicious drink. This Almond Milk can be had hot or cold. In winters you can have it hot and in summers you can have it chilled. A healthy, tasty and nutritious almond flavored beverage drink prepared with full cream milk and almonds. This energy drink can also be served to young kids and expecting pregnant mothers apart from all age groups. There are several brands who do offer instant badam mix powder which has to be just mixed with boiling milk. While it certainly a time saver, but we need to be cautious about these products. Also we need to be careful about chemical preservatives added to these products. And most importantly the instant mix powder can never be freshly made, therefore I would recommend this traditional way of preparing the Almond Milk Recipe. Almond Milk/Badam Doodh Ingredients 25-30 almonds 2 cups milk 1/4th cup milk extra Saffron strands 3 tsp sugar Fe

Sweet Corn Soup is a soup that is most easy to prepare and always ready to satisfy your food cravings. A creamy and yummy restaurant style soup can be made easily at home. The recipe that I am sharing with you is 100% oil free and has a crunch of fresh veggies. Serve this soup to your guests and enjoy your weeknight or weekend dinner. This soup will be one of the most popular soups in your family. Also as this soup is not at all spicy even kids will love it. Even old age people can enjoy this soup. Sweet Corn Soup Ingredients 2 cups sweet corn 1 cup finely chopped carrot 1 cup finely chopped french beans Half lemon juice 2 tsp corn flour 4 cups water Salt  Black pepper powder Recipe Take one cup of corn kernels in a grinding jar and add little water to it. Ground it to a smooth paste. Take finely chopped carrot and french beans in a pan and add 1 cup water to it and let it boil for 2 minutes. Now add grounded corn paste to it and boil for 2 more m

Dal Tadka is one of the most loved dishes when we visit restaurants for dinner or lunch. Dal tadka is basically an extra tempering poured over Dal Fry and is served under the name of Dal Tadka. Today I am adding an extra ingredient Garlic to the same tempering and presenting you an very yummy and garlicky dish Lasuniya Dal Tadka with you all. Enjoy this Lasuniya Dal Tadka with Roti, Naan, Paratha, Jeera Rice or Pulao. This dal will never disappoint your taste buds and will become really popular by adding a twist to your meals. I personally love this Lasuniya Dal Tadka with Paratha and Jeera Rice. Once you make it at home, I guarantee you that your family and friends will become the fan of it and will ask you make it more often. Lasuniya Dal Tadka Ingredients For Dal :- 2 cups pigeon peas (Tuvar Dal) (Pressure cooked) 1 tomato 1 onion 1 inch ginger Half tsp red chili powder Half tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp cumin and coriander powder 1 tsp garam masala 2 tsp butter