Veg Biryani

Hello Friends.............today in this post we will see how to make Veg Biryani. If there is one recipe that can make anybody drool is none other than Biryani................we all love it. Biryani has many variations it can be made from chicken, mutton, chicken mince, mutton mince, prawn, beef, egg, vegetables, paneer, soya nuggets, kabuli chana, and the list goes on and on.

The process of making Biryani varies from region to region. Hyderabadi Biryani is hot and spicy which is its specialty whereas the Awadhi Biryani is more aromatic and has subtle flavors. Malabar Biryani differs in the kind of rice used in making the Biryani. Last but not least Kolkata style Biryani where a lot of spices are used yet it's moist, subtle, and fragrant. 

Making Biryani takes a lot of effort, patience, time, and exact spices. While making this Royal dish you can't skip any step nor you can replace any spice with the other. But at the end when you serve it on your plate its a pleasure seeing the beautiful Biryani cooked with the aromatic spices and condiments. Your home even your neighborhood gets filled with its fragrance.

I have already shared the recipes of Chicken Biryani, Egg Biryani, and Maggi Biryani on my blog. Today in this blog I'll be sharing one more Biryani recipe and this it's Veg Biryani. Veg Biryani doesn't take that much of time as Chicken or Mutton Biryani does because you don't have to cook the veggies too long as the Chicken or Mutton. Just marinate the veggies with spices and condiments for some time and it's ready to be cooked. So, without doing any further ado let's begin with the recipe:

Maggi Biryani

Hello Fellas............ I hope this post finds you in your best state. These days I'm loving to do some experimental cooking in my kitchen and as you all know the outcome of any experiment can be a hit or a miss. But, the zeal of knowing the end result always keeps me motivated to try something new each day.

I'm very fond of fusion dishes and I always find myself experimental with this type of cuisine. Fusion Cuisine doesn't fall under any particular cuisine style and has played a part in the innovations of many contemporary restaurant cuisines since the 1970's. 

It's really very innovative and at the same time challenging to fuse elements of different culinary traditions into one style of cooking. I usually try to experiment with some traditional dishes and give them a new look and feel. I have shared many Fusion Dishes in my blog, if you're someone who loves to try this type of cuisine then I would highly encourage you check them out (click here).

This time I have tried to fuse two of the most lovable dishes of every Indian citizen and i.e. Maggi and Biryani. We all love them, isn't it? then how about combining both of them and trust me the end result is lip-smackingly good. If you're a lover of both of these dishes then you have to try this out.

So, without any further ado, let's begin with the recipe:

Oats Idli

Hello Fellas.........hope you all are doing good and enjoying the monsoons at your respective places. These days my 3-year-old is keeping me on my toes.............always running behind him for this or that. Moreover their online classes......... that's another story, will write about it in some other post.

As it is said that "Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar". In order to stay healthy and energetic throughout the day, it's very important to have a fulfilling breakfast. It is the first meal of the day, and it is the meal that the body uses to top up its glucose levels after 8-12 hours of fasting. If you skip your breakfast, you will have a shorter attention span, be less alert, take longer to react, have low blood sugar, and decreased productivity. So, never ever skip your breakfast.

Coming on to today's post it's all about a breakfast recipe which is not only healthy but fulfilling too. It is packed with nutrients and it requires very little time to prepare. Today's recipe is Oats Idli. Oats are among the healthiest grains on earth. They are gluten-free and a great source of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. There are many health benefits of oats including weight loss, lower blood sugar levels, and a reduced risk of heart disease.

So, without any further ado let's begin with the recipe:

Cabbage Muthia

Hello, my foodie friends.......as the monsoon is in full swing we always crave some Pakodas and Bhajiyas with our evening cup of tea. I like to sit in my balcony having a cup of chai with some fried stuff and yes playing my favorite monsoon songs in the background. That's my way to enjoy monsoons and relax. 

We all love Pakodas and Bhajiyas whether it's Aalu Pakoda, Pyaz Pakoda, Paneer Pakoda, Fish Pakoda, Chicken Pakoda, and the list goes on and on...........especially if you ask me I can't control myself whenever I see them and forget everything about calories-diet, that much I love Pakodas. 

If you're health-conscious or you regularly monitor your diet then having Pakodas and Bhajiyas is not a good idea. But, kya kare......Dil hain ke manta nahi !! If you want to relish those Bhajiyas with the khatti-meethi chutney without the guilt then needless to worry I have a very good option available for you.

Today's recipe is Cabbage Muthiya which is a very healthy alternative to the regular fried kind of stuffs and you can enjoy them even freeze them for you 8-10 days. So, whenever you want to enjoy your evening tea with a snack take them out of the freezer, pop them in the microwave and give them a nice tadka. Ta Da......your healthy and delicious alternative to Pakodas is ready.

Cabbage Muthias are very easy to prepare but require little bit of prep work but you can do it beforehand and serve them as and when required. So, without any further ado let's begin with the recipe:

Amritsari Chole

           

There is something about Punjabi cuisine which is so alluring that one can't resist. To be very frank I just love North-Indian cuisine. The main reason behind my love for Punjabi food is because I have spent 7 years of my life in Punjab. 

Nobody makes Chole the way Punjabis do. I have already shared the recipe of Chana Masala in my earlier days of blogging. You can check out the recipe here (click here). Today's post is all about Amritsari Chole. This recipe is a bit different from Chana Masala, the main difference is in the mix of spices used to cook this dish.

Amritsari Chole is often enjoyed as a delicious breakfast in many parts of Northern India. It makes a complete meal when served with curd or lassi. This easy vegetarian recipe is a perfect spicy blend of ingredients easily available in your kitchen. If you love spicy food, then this one is a must-try for you! 

This delectable Amritsari Chole is usually accompanied with Bhature (a fried bread made of flour) or Kulcha. Chole-Bhature is a breakfast invented in Delhi after partition and nowadays, it is a popular breakfast around Northern India and other parts of the country.

So, let's begin with the recipe:

Instant Rava Dhokla

           

Hello Peeps....hope you all are doing great. We all know the importance of having breakfast daily but still there are many people who are always in a hurry every morning and they often skip their breakfast or have it in hurry. 

 The truth is that we should never skip our breakfast and should always sit and have it in a relaxed manner so that we can gain energy to work hard throughout the day. As far as my household is concerned; breakfast is must for us. Moreover I always try to make it healthy and filling. 

I can understand the problem of every Indian lady either she's working or non-working that how busy our mornings are. Having a healthy breakfast is as important as preparing it as soon as possible. So, here I'm sharing a recipe which is not only healthy but it can be prepared in a very less time.

Today's recipe which is Rava Dhokla is not only quick but healthy too.You can pack it in your kids tiffin box. They will definitely enjoy it. You can also make it in your evening snacks and enjoy it with your tea.

So, let's begin with the recipe:

Masala Macaroni

            

Hello Peeps....hope you all are doing great. We ladies have one common problem and i.e. what to pack for lunchbox? Especially if you have a toddler or a picky eater kid then this problem is much more daunting. 

We as a mom often struggle what to pack for kids lunchbox or what to make in breakfast which is healthy and well as filling. Our conscience will never allow us to pack store bought so called "Healthy Snacks" for them. Moreover if you have a picky eater at your home then whatever you pack in our kids lunchbox they often bring it back home.

The solution to this problem is giving something which is healthy and as per their liking. Here, in this video we will be making Indian Style Macaroni. Kids love Pasta and since it is loaded with veggies you can pack this in their lunchbox without any guilt.

So, let's begin with the recipe:

Hariyali Chicken Kabab

Hello Peeps.....Hope you all are doing great and enjoying the first monsoon showers in your respective regions. What is the one food item that you relish while enjoying the monsoon showers? For me it's: A hot cup of piping Ginger Tea and some crispy Pakoras. I can see myself sitting in the balcony and munching on the Pakoras. Sometimes me time is necessary to get rejuvenated and bounce back with a new level of energy. 

Coming back to today's post: in this post I'll be sharing how to make Hariyali Chicken Kabab. Are you a Kabab Lover like us then you may check out the Kabab recipes I have shared previously.

• Chicken Malai Tikka Kabab
• Chicken Shami Kabab
• Panner Tikka Kabab

Hariyali Chicken Kababs are made by marinating the Chicken in a green marinate and then cooking it to perfection. That green marinate will do all the magic. 

So without doing any further ado let's begin with the recipe:

Gobi Manchurian

             

Hello Peeps......Hope you are doing great and relishing the cool summer beverages this season. I know many people who doesn't like the Summer season; well they have their own reasons for not enjoying this particular time of the year. If you ask me I love Summer season for many reasons; first and foremost being relishing upon the King of Fruits and i.e. MANGO and the other reasons are you can wear some colorful, light, easy breezy summer dresses.

If you're looking for some summer recipes than I have bunch of them on my blog. You can find them here (click here). One of the irritating thing we ladies hate to do face during the summer season is being in the kitchen but at the same time you can't compromise your family's health by eating outside and taking carryouts.

So, if you want some easy peasy snack items to munch on while spending quality time with your family then I have got you covered. Today's recipe is Gobi Manchurian. It's a very popular street food and a different version of Veg Manchurian or Chicken Manchurian. I have already shared the recipe of Veg Manchurian on my blog. You can find it here. (click here).

It's very easy to make and requires very less prep time. So, if you have some guests coming or you want to enjoy some quality time with your family then make this Gobi Manchurian and enjoy the time with your friends and family members.

So, let's see how to make Gobi Manchurian:

Chicken Malai Tikka Kabab

            

Mughlai Cuisine is one of our family favorite. Whether it's a Biryani, Korma or Kabab we love them all. Whenever we go to a restaurant or any guest visits our home one of our all time favorite appetizer/starter is Tandoori Chicken. I have already shared the recipe of Tandoori Chicken on my blog. You may check it out here (click here)

Today in this blog post I'm going to share another delicacy of Mughlai Cuisine and i.e. Chicken Malai Tikka. Chicken Malai Tikka is one of those exotic dishes that you can make when you want to have a fancy dinner or want to impress your family members. These succulent and fragrant chicken pieces just melts in your mouth and taste heavenly.

These Kababs serve as a great appetizer and a complete party pleaser too. If some guests are visiting your place you can do the prep work beforehand and pop them into the oven before serving.

So without much further rambling let's begin with the recipe.

Paneer Do Pyaza

Hello Foodaholics!! Hope you'll are doing good and celebrating food everywhere. We foodies don't need any reason to celebrate food. Right? You give us any damn reason and we come up with innovative ideas to make our meal special for that day.

As we all know IPL season is going on in full swing in India, and we both are supporters of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR); though we have to get up at odd hours to see the matches but anything for you KKR! So, last week there was a match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and obviously KKR won which gave us a big reason to celebrate.

And hence Paneer Do Pyaza and Garlic Naan (recipe here) to relish the flavors of this exotic dish. This is a very popular North Indian dish which is commonly served in restaurants. As the name itself specifies Paneer (Cottage Cheese)  Do (Twice) Pyaza (Onions). This recipe calls for using onions twice and in two different ways. How??? You'll get to know about it in the recipe:

Tandoori Masala

Hello friends, hope you all are doing good and enjoying the warm and cozy feeling of winter which has just begun in India. I personally enjoy this season a lot as it offers foggy mornings, breeze of cold air over the face, warmth of woolen clothes, fragrance of hot cup of tea with my favorite cookies and a lot of similar things.

Earlier this month, on a laid back Sunday, I made Tandoori Chicken with Chicken Biryani (which is a weekly affair at our home) that time a thought struck to my mind that I haven't shared the recipe of Tandoori Chicken. But when I realized it was too late and the whole plate of Tandoori Chicken was devoured. 

I always make Chicken Tandoori with homemade Tandoori Masala and it is always a hit in my family. So, today I'm sharing the recipe of homemade Tandoori Masala and believe me if you taste this recipe you will forget to buy store bought Masala.

Indian Spices.....The Heart Of Any Indian Dish

From last few months I had been continuously asked by my Non-Indian readers about the various spices used in Indian cuisine. I always try to answer all the queries of my readers but then I realized when I'm getting so many questions on a particular thing why not to make a blogpost about it. This will be very handy for my current and future readers.

Now, coming onto today's post Indian spices serve as the heart of every Indian dish. We can't imagine any of our dish without some of the very basic spices. There is a misconception about Indian Cuisine that it's very spicy. I lived in USA for quite sometime where I used to meet people who wouldn't eat Indian food because of its spiciness.

Let me correct this misconception: Using spices doesn't mean it makes the dish fiery hot. It's used to induce the flavors into the dish and make it aromatic. Each spice has it's own flavor and aroma but when they are added in a right proportion, believe me thwy can create a magical flavors. Blending increases the fragrance and flavor of the dish exponentially.

These spices are not only used in cooking but they have medicinal properties too. They are used to make many Ayurvedic medicines as well as to preserve food items. Here, I'm writing about very basic spices used in an Indian kitchen. Moreover, they are region and climate specific. Some of the spices can be found and used in North India but not in South India and vice versa.

When I was in USA I used to buy these spices from an Indian grocery store whereas, here in India you can get these spices in any local grocery store or in a supermarket. So, let's begin the journey to unfold the treasure of Indian Spices: