How to make yogurt at home - Homemade curd

How to make yogurt at home - Today I have come up with easy method of making yogurt at home. Yogurt or curd is one such essential item that I need everyday. I make yogurt to churn buttermilk which we need compulsorily with every meal. We also eat small amount of curd rice in the last round of the meal. 

Chickpeas sundal - Chane usli recipe

Chickpeas sundal or chana usli recipe - This is an easy and healthy dish that you can make for this Navratri. This is made by boiling the soaked chana or chickpeas first and then seasoning with dry red chillies and curry leaves. Fresh coconut adds an extra taste to  the dish. For fasting dish, we do not use mustard seeds for seasoning. 

Menthe soppina saru - Methi ambat - Fenugreek leaves curry

Menthe soppina saru - Methi ambat is one of my favourite curries. Leafy vegetables and lentils are always healthier. So, I recommend to include methi leaves and toor dal in your diet whenever possible. The simplest yet delicious curry is a nice accompaniment to hot rice with some stir fry, upkari or sukke as side dish. 

Mavina midi karja uppinkayi - Tender mango and carissa carandas pickle - Mango pickle

Mavina Midi Karja Uppinakayi - Tender mango pickle is generally made in two steps. First step is to prepare the salted tender mangoes  in brine and the second one is making  pickle out of it . For the salted mangoes you need to keep the tender mangoes in salt for at least 15 - 20 days. For a good quality pickle, choosing the proper mangoes is also important. 

Rasmalai recipe - how to make rasmalai - Diwali sweet recipes - Bengali sweets recipes

Rasmalai recipe - As Diwali or Deepavali is approaching near, every one must be busy with the preparation of sweets and savoury snacks like me. Today I am going to share with you all, the rasmalai recipe which is a traditional Bengali sweet. This rasmalai is made out of home made fresh chena or soft paneer or cottage cheese and it turned so delicious, luscious and perfect.

Punjabi sweet lassi recipe - How to make sweet lassi

Punjabi sweet lassi recipe - Punjabi sweet lassi is a very delicious drink which can be prepared within few minutes in a simple style. Today I am sharing the recipe with you all. During summer time, yogurt based food keeps the body cool and I make lassi to refresh from scorching heat. Yogurt is very handy and it can be used in many ways. We all love yogurt based dishes such as raitas, buttermilk, curd rice, lassi or plain yogurt.