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Punjabi Chhole Masala is an authentic dish from Punjab. Chhole is known as Chick Peas. This chhole recipe can be easily made at home and it tastes best when had with Kulcha, Naan and Rice. This can be a best treat for the spicy food lovers too. Also it can be one of the option in your list while hosting a party. Simple ingredients that we easily find in our kitchen are used to make this dish and can be enjoyed with family and friends. Punjabi Chhole Masala Ingredients 200 gms chhole (Chick Peas) 2 tea bags 1 large tomato 1 large onion 2 garlic cloves 1 inch ginger 1-2 green chilies 2 small bay leaves 1 tsp garam masala Half tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp red chili powder 1 tsp chhole masala Half tsp chili flakes Half tsp black pepper powder Half tsp tamarind pulp Salt as per taste 2-3 tsp oil  Recipe Soak chhole for 5-6 hours in warm water. Boil 2 cups of water in a pan and add half tsp of salt to it. Now add soaked chhole to it and add tea bags ...

We usually get to see varied dishes made of spinach. Today I am sharing a different recipe with you all Matar Palak. This is combination of boiled green peas and fresh green spinach. This buttery recipe is very easy to make at home. We can use unsalted butter or olive oil for making this dish to make it more healthier. This dish tastes best with Roti, Naan, Paratha, Steamed rice, Jeera Rice or Pulao. This being a different dish, it can be served to your guests when you host a party. Also this can be a very yummy option for your kids who docents like to ea spinach vegetable the normal way we make. Matar Palak Ingredients 500 gms of palak 200 gms of peas 1 small onion 1 medium sized tomato 2 green chilies Half inch ginger 2 garlic cloves Half tsp red chili powder 1 tsp garam masala 1 tsp olive oil or unsalted butter Salt as per taste Recipe Wash spinach leaves nicely. Boil 3 cups of water and add washed spinach leaves in to it. Boil the leaves nicely...

Pastaaaaaaa The most loved Italian dish after Pizza. Penne pasta is one of the pasta types that we find in market and restaurants. We find this yummy dish in restaurants. But we can make this yummy tender soft pasta at home and can enjoy with our family and friends. We can have this dish for brunch, lunch or dinner. This is an easy to make dish and also loved by kids. Penne Pasta in Red Sauce Ingredients 200 gms of penne pasta 3 large tomatoes 1 green bell pepper 1 onion 2 green chilies 2 tsp fresh finely chopped parsley 1 tsp black pepper 1 small cup grated mozzarella cheese 2 tsp olive oil 1 tsp sugar Salt as per taste Recipe Grind tomatoes and green chili to a smooth paste. Chop onion and green bell pepper into cubes and keep it aside. Start boiling pasta as per instructions given over the packet. Heat oil in a pan and add onions and bell peppers to it and mix well. Now add grounded tomato paste to it and cook till the oil separates. ...

Spaghetti is an amazingly tasty and yummy Italian cuisine. Tangy cheesy Spaghetti can be made and enjoyed at home with family and friends on weekends. We can cook this at home following simple steps. Not at all a tedious job. Even kids love this dish. Tangy tomatoes and yummy cheese makes spaghetti very tasty, and sprinkle olive oil over it to enhance taste and enjoy. Spaghetti Ingredients 200 gms of Spaghetti 3 large tomatoes 2 garlic cloves 1 green chili 1 small green bell pepper 1 small onion chopped Half cup grated cheese or 2 cheese cubes 1 tsp red chili flakes Half tsp black pepper powder 2 tsp finely chopped parsley Salt as per taste 2 tsp olive oil or unsalted butter Recipe Chop green bell pepper and onion and keep it aside. Grind tomatoes garlic and chili in a grinder to a smooth paste. Start boiling spaghetti as per the instructions mentioned on the packet. In another pan heat olive oil or butter and add chopped onions and bell p...

Yummy crispy Cheese Toast is one of the best options to have as an appetizer, team time snack, brunch or simply anytime to crave your hunger craving. These Cheese Toasts can be made easily at home. We can make them by grilling in a microwave or simply grilling it on a skillet. This can be one of the best options for an appetizer to start up with your lunch or dinner and also it tastes best with soup besides having regular soup sticks. Enjoy making these Cheese Toasts at home and enjoy with your family and friends. Cheese Toast Ingredients 4 bread slices 1 cup mozarella cheese 2-3 tsp butter 1 cup finely chopped green bell peppers 1 small onion finely chopped 2 green chilies finely chopped 1 tsp red chili flakes 1 tsp black pepper powder Salt as per taste Recipe Take finely chopped green bell peppers, onions and green chilies in a mixing bowl. Add chili flakes and black pepper to it. Also add salt as per taste to it (be careful while adding salt as we will...

We find Fresh Tomatoes in market, we buy them and we try to make variety of dishes with that. We can make variety of dishes using fresh ripe or raw tomatoes. We can use tomatoes while making vegetables, rice, sandwiches etc. We also usually make tomato soup at our homes. Today I am sharing a quick and simple Tomato Cheese Soup with you all. It is quite different than regular soup that we usually make and get to see in restaurants. Enjoy this delicious cheesy tomato soup at your house! Cheesy Tomato Soup Ingredients 4 ripe tomatoes 2 garlic cloves 1 inch ginger 1 small onion 1 green chili 3-4 pepper corns or 1 tsp pepper powder 2 tsp sugar Salt as per taste 3-4 cups of water Half cup parmesan cheese Recipe Roughly chop tomatoes, onion, garlic and chili. Heat 2 cups of water in a pan and add chopped tomatoes, onion, garlic and chili. Boil the veggies till they are tender and soft and the raw aroma is gone. Switch off the flame and let them cool down...

Making samosas at home is a tedious job. Most important thing while making samosa is giving it a perfect shape is very important. The triangular shaped deep fried crispy pastry stuffed with yummy potato stuffing tastes yummy when eaten up with yummy spicy green chutney or tangy tamarind chutney. Today I am sharing a yummy Pinwheel Samosa recipe with you all. These samosas are deep fried crispy wheel shaped samosas tastes best with fried chilies, green chutney or tamarind chutney. These Pinwheel Samosas are great party treat. They make mouthwatering appetizer or can be served as chaat. Pinwheel Samosa Ingredients 5 large potatoes 1 cup green peas 1 tsp cumin seeds 2 tsp coriander seeds 1 tsp fennel seeds 4 green chilies Half inch ginger Half tsp red chili powder 1 tsp dry mango powder  Salt as per taste 2 cups all purpose flour (maida) 1 tsp carom seeds 4 tsp clarified butter (ghee) Water to knead dough Oil for frying 4 tsp all purpose flour (extra) ...

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...