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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...

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 mus...

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...