Rava Idli

Ingredients:
Rava/Semolina – 2 cups
Oil – 2 Tbsp
Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp
Asofoetida – pinch
Channa Daal – 1 tsp
Urad Daal – 1 tsp
Dry Whole Red Chili – 1
Broken Cashew Pieces – 1 Tbsp
Yogurt – 1 cup, well beaten
Curry Leaves – 1 sprig
Green Chili – 1 (to taste), finely chopped
Cilantro – 5 sprigs, finely chopped
Ginger – 1 tsp, [...]

Lentil Soup/ Dhal ( Masoor)

Lentil is a specific type of bean which is flat, round and has a dark brown husk. It makes a very hearty soup all by itself or try it with some hot rice.
Ingredients:
Whole Lentil – 1 cup
Water – 3 cups
Oil – 1 Tbsp
Cumin Seeds– ¼ tsp
Mustard Seeds – ¼ tsp
Turmeric – ¼ tsp
Asofoetida – pinch
Onion [...]

Daal Makhani

 
Daal Makhani is a again a very typical dhabba dish and has a fantastic flavor

Ingredients:
Whole Urad Daal – 1 cup
Kidney Beans – 1/4 cup
Water – 3 cups
Onion – 1/2, medium (chopped)
Garlic – 1 tsp (minced)
Ginger – 1 tsp (minced)
Green Chili – to taste
Salt – to taste
Coriander Powder – 1 tsp
Cumin Powder – 1/2 tsp
Turmeric Powder [...]

Asparagus Subzi

Asparagus is a vegetable that is not associated with Indian cooking. Asparagus is a nutrient-rich food that in high in Folic Acid and is a good source of potassium, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamins A and C and thiamin. Many people tend to overlook this delicious vegetable due to lack of preparation know-how. Now, you can [...]

Masala vada

Ingredients:
 
1. 1-2 cups (200gms)  channa daal
 
2. 3 piece cinnamon stick
 
4. Curry leaves
 
5. 1  number gr chilli
 
6.1 tsp jeera/cumin
 
7.Oil to fry
 
8.1 small onion finely chopped
 
9.4 number red chilli whole
 
10.Salt to taste
 
 
Method:
 
1. soak channa dal 2-3 hrs
 
2. Blend cinnamom, red chilli and cumin along with channa dal and coarsly blend
3. Add rest of the ingredients ,add besan/chickpea flour if the mixture is [...]

Green Beans with Shredded Coconut

Ingredients:
Green Beans – 500gms or 1kg ( cut in to french style)
Oil – 2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds – 1/2 tsp
Dry Red Chilies (whole) – 2 or to taste
Asafetida (Hing) – 1 pinch
Turmeric Powder – ½ tsp
Curry Leaves – 1 sprig
Bengal Gram (Channa Daal) – 1 tbsp
Split Black Gram (Urad Daal) – 1 tbsp
Salt – to taste
Shredded [...]

Vada curry

INGREDIENTS:
To make vadas:
1. Channa dal – 1 cup
2. Dry red chillies – 4 or 5
3. Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
4. Salt – as needed.
To make curry:
1. Onion – 1 med size
2. Tomato – 2 med size
3. Garlic – 4 or 5 pods
4. Chilli powder – 1 tsp
5. Corriander powder – 1 tbsp
6. Garam masala powder [...]

Spicy Chapati Crumble

Spicy Chapati Crumble is a clever way to use up left over Chapati or Roti. With Onion, Potatoes and flavorful spices, you can create a fresh new dish. Try this delicious recipe as a snack for tea time. I make extra chapatis for dinner so i have some left overs to prepare this dish for [...]

Cabbage Subzi

I always keep some cabbage handy . It’s great for those days when I can’t think of anything else to make.
Ingredients:
Cabbage – half medium size
Carrot- 1 medium
Oil – 1 tbsp
Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
Channa daal( K. parupu) – 1 tbsp
Urad daal U. parupu) – 1 tbsp
Asofoetida (Hing) – 1 pinch
Turmeric – ¼ tsp
Curry leaves – [...]

Roasted Eggplant Subzi

Here is a super healthy Eggplant recipe that will have you craving for more. we love this subzi and i make it quite often.
Ingredients:
Eggplant/Brinjal/Aubergine/Baingan – 1 (approx 500gm)
Oil – 1 tbsp
Asafoetida – tsp
Onion – 1/2 large or 1 medium
Garlic – 3-4 large
Green Chillies – to taste, finely chopped
Turmeric Powder – 1/4 tsp
Salt – to [...]