Palak kadhi recipe - Spinach kadhi

Palak kadhi recipe - Kadhi is a popular signature dish of Gujarat which is usually served with khichdi, rice, and rotis. You can even have it as a soup. Gujarati traditional thali in restaurant is incomplete without kadhi. For the variation, fenugreek leaves (methi leaves) and spinach are used. I have already posted methi kadhi and Gujarati kadhi recipe. This is a healthy dish with all goodness of yogurt, besan and spinach. This is one of the easiest and simplest dishes that can be made in a jiffy. Even if you skip adding spinach if you don't have it, it will be a delicious simple kadhi that you can serve it with any Gujarati main course. While preparing kadhi, always add salt after boiling it to prevent the yogurt from breaking.

Chana masala recipe - North Indian style chickpea curry recipe

Chana masala North Indian style recipe - Chana masala is a side dish for rotis, parathas and rice. White chickpea or kabuli chana and tomato are the main ingredients of this dish. However, you can adjust the other ingredients according to your taste. This is a simple and easy dish to prepare with instant chana masala powder. Chana masala powder is available in all Indian grocery stores. I have used MDH chana masala and it is very aromatic. Once you pressure cook the chanas, your half the work is done.

Mango mawa peda recipe - Mango khawa peda recipe

Mango mawa peda recipe - Mango mawa peda is a delicious, melt in mouth and easy to prepare sweet which is available in all sweet (mithai) shops in India. It is made with only three ingredients. Mawa is also known as khawa or khoya and it is used in almost all varieties of peda and halwa. Peda is one such sweet which is distributed and relished during Diwali festival and other special occasions. 

Bharli vangi with kala masala recipe - Badnekayi ennegai - Maharashtrian style stuffed brinjal

Bharli vangi recipe - Stuffed brinjal is called as bharli vangi in marathi and tumbida badnekayi, ennegai in kannada language. The method of preparation in both region is slightly different. This is a traditional method of making Maharashtrian stuffed brinjal by using coconut, groundnut powder and kala masala or goda masala as basic ingredients. 

Paneer matar stuffed paratha recipe - Paneer green peas paratha

Paneer matar stuffed paratha recipe - Paratha, chapathi, and roti are our staple food. The whole process of making this paratha is easy and very simple to prepare in the comfort of the kitchen. For stuffing, mix green peas coarse paste, grated paneer and mild spice powder.

The stuffing technique is very simple. Just roll the poori sized roti and place the filling, then join the edges and roll into thin paratha. Shallow fry it on a griddle using ghee. An amazing paneer matar paratha will be ready within few minutes.

Paneer tikka recipe - How to make paneer tikka

Paneer tikka recipe - Today I have come up with an absolutely delicious paneer tikka recipe. This is really a very easy and simple appetizer that gets ready quickly. The tikka was soft and slightly spicy. The combination of hung curd and spice powder tastes awesome. I prepared the tikka in small quantity, but later I realised that even double the quantity of it would have been finished.

Fusilli pasta salad Recipe - How to make pasta salad

Fusilli Pasta salad with carrot, green peas and cauliflower recipe - Pasta salad is the most easiest and simple to cook dish. Being a dry dish, it is easily packable in lunch box or it can be carried while travelling. This salad is to be served as a breakfast dish or evening tea time snack, with a cup of coffee, tea or  juice. Pasta itself is not so flavorful. So, to enhance the flavor in the dish, I have made seasoning with green chillies, split bengal gram, curry leaves and onions.

Orange dry fruits burfi recipe - Santra barfi recipe

Orange dry fruits burfi recipe - I have prepared this burfi inspired by my sister as she told me the recipe and asked me to try it out. According to her, she has tried this burfi and the out come was superb. So, I tried it and to my surprise it is more than she described. 
This orange burfi takes on the inviting delicate flavor of orange and cardamoms. In total, the burfi has distinct delicious taste with soft texture. The addition of dry fruits enriches the taste and gives crunchy bites.  This burfi is prepared with maida, ghee, dry fruits, sugar, orange juice, orange zest and cardamom powder.

Maharashtrian Mugachi dalichi khichdi recipe - Moong dal khichdi - Rice green gram dal khichdi

Maharashtrian mugachi dalichi khichdi recipe - Today I have come up with one of my favorites traditional khichdi of Maharashtra which goes exceptionally well with Gujarati kadhi, papads and vegetarian side dishes. This is prepared by using split green grams and rice. 

Gujarati kadhi recipe - Yogurt gram flour kadhi

Gujarati kadhi recipe - Today  I am sharing with you all a tantalizing kadhi recipe of Gujarat. This kadhi  has  full of authentic Gujarati taste and have a combined flavor of the ingredients. It is perfect with moong dal khichadi, mixed dals khichdi and hot rice. The best thing is that the hot kadhi can also be consumed as a soup and it is very filling and soothing. Instead of churning butter milk everyday, for a change, you can make kadhi to serve with the meal. The process is very simple and so easy that it can be prepared within few minutes.  I served it with rice moong dal khichdi.

Paneer tikka masala recipe - Restaurant style paneer tikka masala

Paneer tikka masala recipe - Today, I am sharing with you all a very famous, North Indian popular paneer tikka masala commonly listed in menu in almost all restaurants. Even in South India, it has gained popularity and  any Indian parties are incomplete without this side dish. Paneer tikka masala is one of our favorite side dishes. 

Lychee juice recipe - Litchi juice

Litchi juice recipe - Lychee is in season. Now fresh lychees are available in fruit market. Each and every fruit vendor is selling lychees. It is available only for a few days and then vanishes from the market. So, when they are available, I bring lychees in  large quantity and freeze them. Both frozen and fresh lychee tastes great.