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Fasting is one of the major traditions followed in India. Some people fast occasionally or on weekday basis etc. The major issue arises in mind is what to eat on a fasting day. We usually find Sabudana Khichdi or Sabudana Vada as an option or we have Sabudana kheer, buttermilk etc for fasting. Today I am sharing a simple yummy Batata Vada recipe that we can have on a fasting day. A simple and very easy to make deep fried vadas on a fasting day will give you an amazingly different taste than having a regular fasting food. These deep fried vadas can be enjoyed with chilled curd, fried chili or yogurt chili chutney. Not only for fast but you can make these vadas on any day, also you can serve these vadas to your guests too. Do give this dish a try and I am sure you all will love it. Upwas (Fast) Batata Vada Ingredients   5 potatoes 1 tsp red chili powder  1 tsp cumin seeds or cumin powder  Finely chopped coriander leaves  2-3 finely chopped green chi...

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...

Aate Ka Halwa is a traditional Indian sweet dessert. This is a very easy to make dessert using just 4 main ingredients. A quick and easy to make sweet dish. This dish is deliciously aromatic that will melt in your mouth. This tastes best when served hot, however you can serve it cool as well. This halwa is really easy to make and is generally kids favorite.  Aate Ka Halwa Ingredients 1 cup whole wheat flour Half cup clarified butter (ghee) 2-3 cups of milk 1 cup sugar Recipe Heat clarified butter (ghee) in pan or wok. Add whole wheat flour to it and mix well. Keep stirring continuously till the color of the flour changes and it turns aromatic. Now add milk to it and mix well. As you start adding milk to it flour starts absorbing it. Stir nicely that there should not be any lump in it.  Now add sugar to it and mix well. Sugar will melt due to heat giving your dessert a yummy shine. Serve hot. *NOte - You can adjust the quantity od sugar...

Baingan Bharta is one of my most beloved dish. I love to eat it with jowar or bajra roti with minced chilies. Today I am sharing a street style or dhaba style recipe of Baingan Bharta.  Baingan Bharta is basically a South Asian dish that originated in Punjab with resemblance to Baba ghanoush. Baingan Bharta is a part of national cuisines of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh.  It's a classic side dish. Baingan Bharta  Ingredients 1 large eggplant  3-4 garlic cloves 1 large tomato 1 large onion 2 green chilies Finely chopped coriander leaves  1 tsp red chili powder Half tsp turmeric powder  2 pinches of asafoetida  1 tsp cumin powder Half tsp coriander powder  Salt as per taste 3 tsp oil 1 tsp cumin seeds Recipe Apply little oil over the eggplant and roast it over a medium flame. Let it cool down completely then remove burnt cover from it and mash it nicely. Keep it aside. Finely chop onion, tomato, garlic and...

Palak Paneer is a creamy spinach dish that we can have with roti, naan, paratha, steamed rice or mix vegetable pulao. It is a dish consisting of paneer in a thick paste made from pureed from spinach. Its a healthy nutritious dish from North India. Enjoy this restaurant style recipe of Palak Paneer. Palak Paneer Ingredients 250 gms of spinach Leaves 2-3 garlic cloves Half inch ginger 200 gms of paneer Half tsp black pepper powder 1 onion finely chopped 1 tomato finely chopped Half tsp turmeric powder Half tsp red chili powder 1 tsp garam masala 1 tsp cumin powder 2 tsp butter/oil 1 bay leaf 1-2 tsp yogurt Water to boil spinach leaves Salt as per taste Recipe Take enough water to boil spinach leaves. Let the water boil for 1-2 minutes then add spinach leaves to it. Let the leaves boil nicely then remove the leaves from the hot water and transfer them to cold water. This will help us to retain the natural color of the spinach leaves. Now take the ...

BROWNIE... We all love brownie... Especially the chocolate lover's first preference is brownie when it comes to a dessert. But many of  us feel making brownie at home is a tedious job. But actually its not. By following very easy and simple steps we can make yummy fluffy spongy brownie at our home and can enjoy with our family and friends. We can make walnut brownie, raisin brownie, cashew brownie.... any nut of your choice or also we can add cherries to it to give a nice natural fruit flavor to our brownie. Today I am sharing a simple and quick recipe of brownie that can be cooked in a microwave in just 5-7 minutes time. So no baking and grilling or any more tedious job to prepare your favorite brownie at home. Chocolate Brownie Ingredients 2 cups all purpose flour (maida) 2 cups powdered sugar 1 cup melted butter 1 cup cocoa powder 1 cup milk 1 cup curd 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp soda-bi-carb 1 tsp vanilla essence Half cup crushed dry fruit of your cho...

Noodlessssssssss Though they are kids, youngsters or some elders....everyone loves noodles.... Today I am sharing a yummy Rice Noodle recipe with you all. I first time tasted these Flat Noodles at El Paso, Texas and those yummy noodles were prepared by my husband. The recipe I am sharing with you all is my Husband's recipe, I love the way he makes these rice noodles and I am sure that you all will love it too. This is a unique style of preparing these noodles with crushed peanuts, apple and mix veggies and some common Chinese sauces. A spicy taste gives you an amazing change to the regular taste of noodles the we commonly get to eat in restaurants. Soupy Rice Noodles Ingredients 1 pack of rice noodles 1 apple 1 cup cauliflower florets 1 medium sized carrot 1 tomato Half cup peas Half cup roughly chopped cabbage 2-3 garlic cloves 1 inch ginger 1 medium sized green bell pepper 1 cup spring onion greens 4-5 white spring onions 3-4 green chilies 1 lemon ...

Shev  Bhaji or Sev Bhaji is a very popular Maharastrian recipe. Sev Bhaji is cooked in rassa or broth which is quite spicy. In Gujarat this recipe is known as Sev Tameta Nu Shak.  Its a popular and spicy dish from Khandesh region of Maharashtra. But from this region specifically it  is Jalgaon that gave us this ultimate Shev Bhaji. It is a common preparation among the folks in Khandesh.  Shev Bhaji is perfect for when you want a change from routine veggies. Normally you find Shev Bhaji Masala readily available in markets, but I am sharing an authentic masala preparation for this yummy delightful Shev Bhaji. Shev Bhaji/Sev Bhaji Ingredients For Masala Paste - 2 large onions 2 medium sized tomatoes 1 inch ginger 5-6 garlic cloves 3-4 cloves 5-6 pepper corns 1 inch cinnamon stick Half cup grated dry coconut 2 tsp coriander seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp poppy seeds 2 bay leaves 3 tsp oil For Rassa (gravy) Masala paste 2 tsp red chili ...

Today I am sharing a Gujrati recipe Handvo/ Handva with you all. Handvo is a traditional Gujarati savory cake made up with mixed dal and some common spices that we use on daily basis. This recipe needs a very little oil so the diet cautious people can definitely enjoy this dish. This dish can be enjoyed at the time of breakfast, evening snack or as an appetizer before lunch or dinner. A less spicy, healthy option to eat for all my foodies. Handvo/ Handva Ingredients 2 cups rice 1 cup gram dal (chana dal) Half cup black gram dal (urad dal) 1/4th cup split yellow gram dal (yellow moong dal) 1 small cup grated bottle gourd 1 small cup grated carrot 1 onion grated Half cup green peas 2 tsp ginger garlic & chili paste 1 tsp turmeric powder Half tsp red chili powder 1 cup sour curds 1 tsp baking soda or 1 packet eno fruit salt. 1 cup water Oil to shallow fry handvo 5-6 dry red chilies Half cup sesame seeds Half cup mustard seeds Recipe Soak rice, g...

Dhokla is a one of the most famous and most loved breakfast in Gujrat. You will find this dish at every gujarati home on any day of the week. There are many varieties in this dish. Can be made up of gram flour, rice, semolina (rawa) etc. Today I am sharing Rice And Chana Dal (gram dal) Dhokla with you all. A very simple and yummy fluffy dhoklas that you can have for your breakfast, appetizers before your lunch or dinner or evening snack. Rice And Chana Dal Dhokla Ingredients 2 cups rice 1 cup chana dal (gram dal) 2 inch ginger 5-6 green chilies Half tsp baking soda or 1 packet eno fruit salt Salt as per taste 1 cup sour curd 1 tsp turmeric powder Half tsp red chili powder Half tsp sugar 1 cup oil 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp sesame seeds 2 tsp finely chopped coriander 5-6 curry leaves Recipe Soak rice and chana dal for 7-8 hours. Drain and grind them to a coarse paste. Let the batter ferment for 10-12 hours. Grind ginger and...