Indian Cuisine Recipes

Mixed Vegetable Curry Roll is a delicious combination of buns and vegetable stuffing. It is a very filling dish and can be packed for kid’s lunch box or picnic box. You can even cook it during weekend dinner when you want to make use of your leftover vegetables. Having mixed vegetables in yours and your kids diet ensure that you get lots of nutrition, fiber and vitamins. The filling for the Mixed Vegetable Curry Roll is mildly spiced and filled with cheese to add creaminess to the filling. ...

To many, the humble khichdi or khichri or Khechudi, evokes a medley of emotions, by the mere mention of the name, one either loves or hates it. Almost every state in India has its own name for Khichdi. Ayurveda, the Indian wisdom of medicine, also recommends Khichdi for all body types as a cleansing regimen. Khichdi is fed to infants to introduce them to adult food as it is soft, easily digested, and has no spices. The khichdi refers to a nutritionally balanced stew of rice and pulses, usually made ...

Ribbon Pakoda is a very popular South Indian tea time snack made from gram flour and rice flour. Typically it is prepared during Diwali and festive season.  A special equipment called "Sev Sancha" or a "Murukku Maker" typically made out of brass is required to make these. In most South Indian homes it is passed on from one generation to another and lasts a lifetime. Murukku maker can be found in most Indian Stores outside India. Each Sev Sancha has multiple press attachments and you need to ...

Spiced Buttermilk with Coriander and Ginger Recipe is a refreshing drink made popularly in many parts of India. The thick curd is churned by adding water in order to remove all the fat from it, then later it is spiced with some herbs and Ginger. It is very good for health and can be had anytime during the day In India most people serve butter milk as a welcome drink during summers or have it at the end of a meal. It helps in digestion after a heavy meal. You can make the Spiced Buttermilk ahead ...

Whole Moong Dal Vada Recipe, a crispy and delicious evening tea time snacks recipe made from whole moong dal and chana dal. The addition of ginger, garlic, green chilies and onions brings out the spice and taste to the Moong Dal Vada. For additional flavors, chopped curry leaves or coriander leaves can be added to the batter before frying them. Serve the Moong Dal Vada with Coconut Chutney or Green Chutney as a evening tea time snack, for a weekend breakfast or as an appetizer for ...

Namak para are a popular tea time snack. Usually these are deep fried and made with whole wheat flour making them a tad bit unhealthy. Instead of deep frying these namak para, here I have baked them instead, such that there is negligible oil absorption in the recipe. Baked Masala Namak Para Recipe is an easy recipe prepared with few ingredients like maida, wheat flour and spices. Spices like carom seeds, cumin seeds, crushed pepper and hing are used to make these Namak Para flavourful. Serve Baked ...

Pumpkin Curry With Chicken Recipe has a unique taste that is quick to make and has rich flavours. Pumpkin is cooked and made into a puree and then tomato puree, chicken and spices are added to make a delicious and flavourful curry.  When you are bored of your usual chicken curry, you can give it a twist with the use of pumpkin. It is a perfect recipe to serve when you have guests at home along with steamed rice or tawa paratha. Serve Pumpkin Curry With Chicken along with Pudina Tawa Paratha ...

Beet and Avocado Chapati Recipe is a step at bringing the antioxidant properties and minerals of beetroot and healthy smoothness of avocado together. Including Avocado makes these chapatis ultra soft and the fat in it reduces the oil needed for cooking. These super healthy Indian flatbreads are great to be packed for travels and tiffins. Even make them in advance and freeze them in zipping lock covers. Warm them up on a Tawa for 15-30 seconds, add your favorite fillings to wrap. This Beet-Avocado ...

Pheki Mathri Recipe is a nostalgic one for me. It takes me back to train journeys from my childhood, which always invoke memories of two things - aloo poori and mathri-achar. The pheki (salt less) mathri crispy fried to perfection, is one of my favorite North Indian snacks especially when eaten with the Punjabi mango pickle. The texture of mathri is a classic - almost like savory flaky shortcrust. Crisp on the outside yet soft and flaky on the inside. Pheki Mathri Recipe would always be a part of ...

Sudden pizza craving kicks in at odd times? Or you are a busy folk who cooks healthy food at home but time being a constraint and your kids screaming for a pizza? What do you do? We have got a unique trick for you. Use whole wheat khakhra as quick pizza crust, and add any topping of your choice and present it to your kids. Khakara Vegetable Pizza is a real kid-pleaser instant pizza dish. Khakhra is considered as one of the healthiest diet snacks and you can add some vegetables and other pizza topping ...

Black plum or jamun is very easily available in summer and rainy season. Jamun Fruit Smoothie is a quick juicy preparation and a refreshing idea for any time of the day. Jamun fruit pulp is blended with curd, milk, and honey to prepare this recipe. Did you know: Jamun is a good fruit for persons with diabetes. These black plums are also power packed with many different nutrients that are good for our body. Jamun also has an antibacterial property and is used in many medicines. Instead of throwing ...

Looking for some healthy tea time snacks to binge without feeling guilty? Buckwheat Cracker Recipe is a perfect dish for a guilt free snacking during anytime of the day. This can also be made for unexpected guests since the baking time is short. Or can be made at any time you want to munch some crisps. Buckwheat crackers are gluten free and diabetic friendly and full of nutrition. The best part is you can store these crackers in an airtight container up to a week.  Serve Buckwheat Crackers ...

Instant Cucumber Pickle is a perfect recipe when you want to try something spicy and tangy with cucumber. It tastes amazing and can be prepared in less than 15 minutes without oil. Fiery chili powder which goes inside making this instant pickle is balanced by sweetness from sugar and tanginess from lemon juice.  Fenugreek seeds powder which is added to the cucumber pickle adds a depth of flavour to the pickel.  Serve Instant Cucumber Pickle as a accompaniment with Panchmel Dal and Phulkas ...

Raw Papaya, Apple & Carrot Salad Recipe is a healthy Salad that can be had along with your meals. Salad is a good option to fit in as many vegetables as possible into your everyday diet. Having freshly cut vegetables gives you the entire nutrients and benefits, as cooking takes some of the nutrients away.  Did you know: Raw papaya and carrot are rich in Vitamin C and potassium, raw papaya in particular is good for the skin and is very useful for diabetic patients. The dressing used is very ...

Be it the winters or rainy season, the Butter Coriander & Lemon Sweet Corn Recipe is a delicious and easy to make snack. The creamy butter along with lemon and coriander makes the sweet corn refreshing and kids and elders love it. Other spices like red chilli powder, green chillies and chaat masala makes this Corn Recipe chatpata. When serving to kids you can skip the spices to make it more palatable to them.  Butter Coriander & Lemon Sweet Corn tastes best when served hot or warm. ...

The Whole Wheat Lachha Paratha Recipe is a classic Indian Layered Flat bread that is most often made with maida (all purpose flour). This recipe of Lachha Paratha is healthy and is made from pure whole wheat chakki atta . Different regions of Indian call it using different names, from lachha paratha to kerala paratha. The layers in the paratha, gives it a crisp touch and also makes it a great bread to serve with any gravy dishes.  Serve the Whole Wheat Lachha Paratha along with Matar ...

मटर मसाला रेसिपी, एक आसान रेसिपी है जिसे आप अपने रोज के खाने के लिए बना सकते है. इसमें ताज़ा मटर का प्रयोग करें, लेकिन अगर आपके पास ताज़ा मटर नहीं है तो आप इसमें फ्रोजन मटर का भी प्रयोग कर सकते है. आप इस सब्ज़ी को अपने लंच बॉक्स के लिए भी पैक कर सकते है. मटर मसाला रेसिपी को बूंदी रायता और तवा पराठा के साथ दिन के खाने के लिए परोसे।  अगर आपको यह रेसिपी पसंद है, तो आप यह भी बना सकते है, आलू गाजर मटर की सब्ज़ी रेसिपी तीखा मटर मसाला रेसिपी गोभी मटर की भुर्जी रेसिपी    

Matar Masala Recipe is a must try recipe when fresh peas are in season. Though I make a lot of dishes with peas as it is available throughout the year in dried form, I love fresh peas more than anything else and when fresh peas are available in plenty in the market, one is that I make the most is this Matar Masala Recipe. There is definitely a difference in look and taste when you use fresh green peas in place of dried ones. So next time you see fresh green peas in farmers market, pick a bag ...

Aloo Poha also known as the Batata Poha brings with it delicious tastes and textures of sweetness, sourness, softness and crunchiness. It is made tangy and spicy from green chillies and lemon juice along with boiled potatoes that further enhances the texture. It is a popular breakfast dish in Maharashtra and there are many different types of poha recipes available.  When serving the Aloo Poha, sprinkle Chevdo and freshly peeled pomegranates over it. The crunchiness of the Chevdo along with ...

Paneer Matar Pulao Recipe is a quick nutritious rice dish flavoured with spices and paneer .  Basmati rice is cooked in ghee, with whole spices which lend their lovely flavours to this pulao. The star ingredient of the pulao is paneer which makes Paneer Matar Pulao delectable, adding to the nutritive value of the pulao.  Paneer Matar pulao can be made and served for a party and is a hit with kids and elders alike. It also makes a great dish to be packed into your Office Lunch boxes or ...

Moong Dal Potli Recipe or Deep Fried Green Gram dal pouch is a starter Recipe. It taste really good, and also looks very unique because of their shapes. These vegetarian potlis have a flaky crispy outer covering and is stuffed with a masaledar yellow moong dal filling. In this recipe i am using moong dal stuffings, but you can creatively stuff them with mix vegetables, dry fruits or noodles. Although i am sharing deep fried version of this recipe, but if you want a healthier alternative, then you ...

Red Beans and Oats Cutlet recipe is a healthy snack idea packed with nutrients of red kidney beans and oats. Oats are great source of soluble fiber and protein but sometime mother's find it challenging to include it in kids routine diet. With this cutlet recipe not only oats and beans can become part of your daily menu but they could be packed in kids lunch box as well for snacks. These cutlets can be enjoyed with green chutney or could be filled inside pita bread with salad to make sandwiches. Serve Red ...

Homemade Chikoo Ice Cream is a recipe made from fresh chikoos/ sapotas with all natural ingredients and strictly no artificial flavours or preservatives. Ice creams are summer heat busters and this could be a great idea to treat the kids and relatives with something homemade rather than the store bought ones. This is a great idea for tea time parties too. Serve this homemade chikoo ice cream with fresh pieces of chickoo. Serve as a dessert after your scrumptious meal of Paneer Pav Bhaji on ...

The Sweet and Spicy Raw Mango Chutney is a favourite accompaniment to most Indian meals. Each region of India has a specific way of making it. But I like it just the way my mother always makes it. Super delicious. Sweet and Spicy Raw Mango Chutney is a must try recipe when raw mangoes are in season. Raw mangoes are packed with minerals and vitamins and is really good to beat the summer heat. The Sweet and Spicy Raw Mango Chutney can be had alongside with vegetables and breads like Paratha, Thepla ...