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Moong Dal Khichdi is a simple, easy, tasty and more importantly healthy dish which is mainly prepared from lentils and rice. It is also one of the solid food recipe consumed by young toddlers or kids and also served to adults.  It is one of the most common and popular rice and lentil based dish across India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh. Having said that each region has its own variation to it. One can add veggies or top it up with extra spice powder. However this a simple Moong Dal Khichdi recipe that we are going to learn today. I prepare this recipe quite often specially for dinners as it is easy to prepare in jiffy or when you feel like having something light at dinner time. Moreover it is a very tasty filling compared to other traditional rice recipes or even dal rice combination.  Moong Dal Khichdi Ingredients 2 cups rice (I use Long Grain Rice) 1 cup split green moong dal 1 onion finely chopped 2-3 garlic cloves finely chopped 2 dry red chilies (Optional) H

Classic Tex-Mex Nachos recipe for you all. Nachos...Corn Tortilla Chips served with delicious garnish of refried beans, crunchy veggies, salsa and lots of cheese. Nachos make a satisfying snack or light meal. This can also be served as an appetizer before dinner. Ladies you can serve this dish when you host a kitty party. Also kids love Nachos a lot. These nachos can be a nice filling when you are hungry. Nachos Ingredients Nachos (Corn Tortilla Chips) 1 cup pinto bean stuffing (Recipe shared earlier in Taco and Burrito Recipes) 1 cup salsa (Recipe shared earlier in Taco and Burrito Recipes) 1 onion finely chopped 1 cup shredded lettuce  1 small carrot finely chopped 1 cup grated cheese (I used Montery Jack Cheese) 2 tsp sour cream Recipes Arrange Nachos in a plate. Top them with pinto bean stuffing. Garnish it with finely chopped onions, carrots and lettuce. Spread salsa over it and top it with grated cheese. Finally top it with sour cream and serve immed

Kothimbir Vadi is a most delicious snack that can be made at home simply anytime using few ingredients that we find in our kitchen. Earlier I shared Pudachi Vadi which is also known as Kothimbir Vadi. Todays recipe is another version of Kothimbir Vadi that I am sharing with you that is easier to make and is shallow fried. Usually these Kothimbir Vadis are deep fried but the recipe I am sharing is shallow fried. You can serve these Kothimbir Vadis as an appetizer, evening snack, tea time snack. I personally love these with our Indian Masala Chai. Enjoy making this simplest recipe of Kothimbir Vadi. We get to see this version of Kothimbir Vadi in Mumbai or Pune region in India. Kothimbir Vadi Ingredients 2 cups finely chopped coriander leaves 1 cup gram flour  3-4 tsp grated dry coconut 3-4 tsp crushed peanuts 1 tsp red chili powder 1 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp coriander powder Half tsp turmeric powder Salt as per taste Water to knead dough Oil for frying Rec

Wai Wai Sandeko is very easy to make. It is an authentic Nepali dish. During informal gatherings this can be one of the best varieties. Wai Wai noodles have always been something of mystery. These noodles can be used in soup, can be eaten up like instant noodles and Wai Wai Sandeko is very unique recipe that I got to taste in a Nepali Restaurant here in Canada. It is an instant Nepali Chaat. Every Nepali student who went to School/College in Nepal knows what this recipe is. It is mainly popular within Nepali students for overnight studies. This is Chatpata and extremely easy to prepare. Give this dish a try and I am 10000% sure you all will love it the most. Wai Wai Sandeko Ingredients 2 packs of Wai Wai noodles 1 onion 1 tomato 2 green chilies A handful of coriander leaves Half lemon juice Recipe Take Wai Wai Noodles packs. Cut them and take out the Taste Maker, Oil pack and red chili powder packs out of it. Crush the noodles nicely. Finely chop

Lauki is known as Bottle Gourd in English. Lauki Kofta Curry is very popular curry recipe from Hyderabad, India. It is a very famous dish that goes well with Roti, Naan, Paratha or Rice. These Koftas are dunked in delicious tomato onion gravy. Do give this dish a try and I am very much sure you all will love this dish a lot and will crave to have it more often. This can be one of the best options to serve something different to your guests when you host a party. Lauki Kofta Ingredients For Kofta :- 1 lauki (Bottle Gourd) 1 cup besan (Gram Flour) 1 tsp red chili powder Half tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp coriander powder Salt as per taste Oil for deep frying For Gravy :- 1 large tomato 1 large onion 3-4 garlic cloves 1 inch ginger 2 tsp grated dry coconut 4-5 black pepper corns 2 bay leaves 2 green cardamons 1 inch cinnamon stick 1 tsp red chili powder Half tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1 tsp cumin powder 1 tsp ga