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Butter Garlic Spaghetti

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Spaghetti an authentic Italian cuisine. A very easy and super quick to make dish for you all. Today sharing a very yummy buttery and quick to make Butter Garlic Spaghetti with you all. This dish can be made anytime and can be enjoyed with family and friends. You can also carry this in your lunch box. With few simple ingredients you can make this dish and enjoy!!!! This Butter Garlic Spaghetti is also not so spicy that even kids can enjoy. Butter Garlic Spaghetti Ingredients Spaghetti 2 tsp butter 4-5 garlic cloves Half tsp red chili flakes 1/4th tsp black pepper Salt to taste Water to boil spaghetti Recipe Boil spaghetti as per the instructions on packet. Finely chop garlic cloves and keep aside. Heat butter in pan and add finely chopped garlic cloves to it. Sauté it on medium heat. Sauté it till the garlic turn golden in color and then add boiled spaghetti to it. Add in the red chili flakes and black pepper to it. Season with salt as per your taste ...

Tortilla Pinwheels

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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...

Coconut Chana Dal Chutney

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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...

Coconut Rice

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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...

Potato Curry

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A simple yet yummy Potato Curry recipe made from diced potatoes in tangy tomato onion gravy.  One of the most easiest and yummiest recipes. This Potato Curry can be served with Roti, Paratha or Steamed Rice. My husband loves to have this Potato Curry with simply Steamed Rice. This is very mild and less spicy in taste made up using simple key ingredients that we find in our kitchen, that we use on daily basis. No Mess, No Extra Efforts and No Excess Oil & Spices makes this dish very tasty and very tempting. This dish makes your lunch or dinner yummier. Kids love this dish too. Also this dish has a thicker gravy so you can carry it in your lunch box too. Potato Curry Ingredients 3 potatoes 1 tomato 1 onion 2 garlic cloves 1 tsp red chili powder Half tsp turmeric powder Salt as per taste 1 tsp oil 1 cup water Recipe Wash and peel off potatoes and dice them or cut them into cubes. Soak them in water and keep them aside. Roughly chop tomato, oni...

Bharwan Karela

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Bharwan Karela is one of the most interesting recipe and an amazingly tasty dish for the people who don't like to eat Karela. Karela is known as Bitter Gourd. This Bharwan Karela means Stuffed Karela is stuffed with yummy stuffing made up of gram flour and some common spices that we find in our kitchen easily. The name of Karela may not sound interesting to many people, but it is very healthy. Though it is slightly bitter in taste but is very good for people with Diabetes, Heart Disease, Constipation and also helps in boasting immune system, weight loss, liver health and many more health benefits, so it should be included in our diet whichever way possible. This recipe is very interesting recipe that can be served with Roti, Paratha and Naan. I remember my grand father used to have it holding awhile karela in his hand just like that without any roti or paratha. Give this dish a try and I am very much sure you all will love it. Bharwan Karela Ingredients 4-5 karela...

Moong Dal Khichdi

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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 (Opt...

Nachos

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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 i...

Biscuit Canapes

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Biscuit Canapes are the most easy recipe to make and sooth your hunger cravings at odd times. You can also serve these Biscuit Canapes as appetizer, tea time snack, evening snack or in a kids party. Kids will also love it. You can make the tangy Biscuit Canapes for kitty parties or simply any time you like. Biscuit Canapes Ingredients 12 salted crackers (monaco or ritz biscuits) I used Ritz Biscuits 1 boiled potato 1 onion 1 tomato 2-3 tsp finely chopped coriander leaves 1 tsp red chili powder 1 tsp chaat masala 1 small cup tomato ketchup 1 cup sev Recipe Mash the boiled potato and add red chili powder, chaat masala and salt as per your taste to it and mix well. Finely chop onion, tomato and coriander leaves. Arrange biscuits in a plate. Place mashed potato over it and garnish with finely chopped onions and tomatoes. Top it with tomato ketchup, sev and finely chopped coriander leaves and serve immediately. You can also sprinkle little red chil...

White Sauce Pasta

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Pastaaaaaa Italian dish loved by everyone. For Pasta lovers, today I am sharing creamy, cheesy White Sauce Pasta recipe with you all. We usually get white sauce readily available in markets or also you find white sauce powder that you mix with water and white sauce is ready. But today I am sharing the creamy white sauce recipe that is homemade. Enjoy making White Sauce Pasta at home and have it with your friends and family. Even kids will love this. Whits Sauce Pasta Ingredients Pasta of your choice (Penne, Macaroni, Shell etc) 2 tsp all purpose flour 1 cup milk 1 cup mozzarella cheese 1 tsp black pepper powder 1 onion 1 green bell pepper Salt as per taste 1 tsp butter 1 tsp chili flakes Recipe Chop onion and green bell pepper into cubes. Take all purpose flour in a mixing bowl and add milk to it and mix well. Make sure there should not be any lump in the mixture. Grate mozzarella cheese or cut into small cubes. Boil pasta as per the instruc...

Potato Masala Sandwich

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A tasty Aaloo masala packed between slices of bread lined with tongue tickling chutney. The Masala Sandwich is surely one sumptuous snack that will keep you going for 2-3 hours. This is very simple and quick to make using few ingredients that you find at home easily. These sandwiches can be one of the best option for breakfast or tea time snacks.  Ladies....you can also serve these sandwiches at your kitty party and the sandwich being potato stuffed your kids will also love it. So enjoy preparing and eating these sandwiches with your family and friends. Potato Masala Sandwich Ingredients 8-10 bread slices (white/brown) 4 potatoes 1 onion 1 tsp red chili powder Half tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp chaat masala 1 small cup cream cheese 1 small cup pudina chutney Salt as per taste Unsalted butter Recipe Stuffing - Boil potatoes for 3-4 whistles. Finely chop onion. Peel of the boiled potatoes and take them in mixing bowl. Mash them nicely and add...

Peanut Chutney

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Peanuts....this winter lets stay healthy including peanuts in our meal. We usually use peanut oil for cooking our meals. But these days we find variety of oils in market and we try to use those oils and change our taste. Including peanuts to your meal is very nice for our health. I am sharing a yummy and delicious, spicy and tangy Peanut Chutney with you all. This Peanut Chutney tastes best with Idli, Paratha, Pakoras or Thalipeeth (Maharashtrian Dish) Enjoy making this delicious and very simple chutney at home and enjoy various dishes that goes well with it. Peanut Chutney Ingredients 1 cup peanuts 3-4 green chilies 1 handful of coriander leaves 1 tsp cumin seeds 2-3 tsp yogurt Salt as per taste Water as needed Recipe Grind all the ingredients peanuts, chilies, coriander leaves, cumin seeds, yogurt, salt and little water all together to a smooth paste. Make the chutney thick or thin as per your requirement. *Note - You can skip yogurt and ...

Moong Gold Coin

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We all are very well acquainted with Chinese Gold Coin. Today I am sharing a yummy crispy and healthy Moong Gold Coin recipe with you all. These shallow fried Moong Gold Coins is my mom's recipe, she tried making 2-3 coins initially and asked us to taste and they were so yummy that later on she started making these for us and even I learnt it from her. Being shallow fried it need very little oil and also moong is good for health so we get high proteins from it too. Also moong is relatively easy to digest. You can serve these Moong Gold Coins as appetizers before any party you are hosting, also they can become a yummy tea time snack as well. Moong Gold Coin Ingredients 1 cup moong dal 1 tsp red chili powder  Half tsp turmeric powder  1 tsp cumin powder Salt as per taste  1 cup water Oil for shallow frying  Recipe Take the moong dal in a grinding jar and grind it into coarse powder. Take the coarse powder in a mixing bowl and add re...