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navratri vrat rules | navratri fasting food | navratri vrat recipes, pooja vidhi

navratri recipes, navratri fasting food, rules & procedure. (this detailed post is to share navratri recipes, navratri vrat/fast rules, navratri pooja vidhi or procedure or guidelines, kanjak pooja or navratri kanya pooja, food ingredients allowed for navratri vrat and how navratri vrat vidhi is observed in our place.) this year chaitra navaratri begins on 18th march, … [Read more...] about navratri vrat rules | navratri fasting food | navratri vrat recipes, pooja vidhi

idli recipe, how to make idli batter for soft idli | idli recipe with rice

idli recipe with video and step by step photos - tried and tested method to make soft and fluffy idlis at home. idli is a traditional breakfast made in every south indian household. these soft pillowy steam lentil rice cakes, as we call them in english is popular outside india too. there are two ways you can prepare the idli batter. one method uses idli rice. the second … [Read more...] about idli recipe, how to make idli batter for soft idli | idli recipe with rice

how to make paneer at home | how to make soft homemade paneer recipe

how to make paneer at home - i have been making paneer since ages now. i hardly buy paneer from outside. at home everybody likes homemade paneer and so i prefer to make paneer at home. this post is on making paneer on the stove top. i already have posted the method for making paneer in the microwave. this one can be helpful if you use microwave oven for your cooking and you … [Read more...] about how to make paneer at home | how to make soft homemade paneer recipe

how to make butter at home, homemade white butter or makhan recipe

How to make butter at home - Pure butter without any additives, coloring agents or preservatives in it. Many north indian families make butter at home and it taste better than the butter you get outside. I know making butter at home sounds cumbersome. But trust me it is not. Making butter at home is very simple and does not take much of your time. Thanks to electronic mixers … [Read more...] about how to make butter at home, homemade white butter or makhan recipe


garam masala recipe | homemade punjabi garam masala powder recipe

garam masala powder recipe with step by step photos - an important indian spice blend that is a must in every indian kitchen. the humble dal or sabzi are taken to another level when you add a little of garam masala in these. garam masala is a very important spice blend added in most punjabi recipes like chole, paneer butter masala, kadai paneer, palak paneer, rajma, mah ki … [Read more...] about garam masala recipe | homemade punjabi garam masala powder recipe

how to make curd at home | method to make dahi or thick curd from milk

how to make curd or dahi or yogurt at home with tips and step by step photos. a couple of requests on how to make curd/dahi at home and how to make cottage cheese/paneer.... and thus this post on making curd at home. summers are the best time to have curd (yogurt) just plain or sweetened or in biryani, kadhi, lassi, shrikhand, paneer tikka, aloo tikka or a simple raita. … [Read more...] about how to make curd at home | method to make dahi or thick curd from milk

Glossary of Legumes, Lentils or Pulses in English, Hindi, Tamil, Marathi

The Glossary of legumes and lentils or pulses used mainly in Indian Cuisine is presented here. The first column consists of their names in English, whilst the second column consists of their names translated in Hindi.The names of the legumes, lentils are listed in an alphabetical order. Just for your information :- In Hindi, the word ' Sabut' is used for lentils which … [Read more...] about Glossary of Legumes, Lentils or Pulses in English, Hindi, Tamil, Marathi

masala milk powder recipe, homemade healthy masala doodh powder recipe

masala milk powder recipe with step by step photos - here's a recipe of a healthy masala milk powder that was made at home during our growing up years. you can make this masala milk powder in bulk and use it whenever required. i have also shared the recipe of instant masala milk in case you want to make it in small quantity. e.g. during festivals like kojagiri poornima which is … [Read more...] about masala milk powder recipe, homemade healthy masala doodh powder recipe

How to Sprout Mung Beans or Moong, Sprouting Mung Beans at Home

How to Sprout Mung Beans or Moong at home. Making mung sprouts at home is easier and better than getting ready made sprouts. I always make mung bean and other beans sprouts at home. There are two ways of making the sprouts and you do not need a sprout maker. In this post, I am mentioning specifically about sprouting moong beans at home. Soon a post will follow where I will … [Read more...] about How to Sprout Mung Beans or Moong, Sprouting Mung Beans at Home

spring roll wrapper recipe, easy homemade spring roll wrappers recipe

spring roll wrapper recipe with step by step photos - this is an easy method to make homemade spring roll wrappers. spring rolls are a favorite chinese snack with many of us. veg spring roll is one of those recipes for which i have got a lot of requests. here the method i have chosen to make spring rolls wrappers is the batter method. both the wrapper and spring rolls recipe … [Read more...] about spring roll wrapper recipe, easy homemade spring roll wrappers recipe


sambar powder recipe, aromatic homemade sambar powder recipe

sambar powder recipe with step by step photos - fresh, aromatic, homemade sambar powder made with roasted spices. many readers had requested for sambar powder recipe. so finally adding the method and recipe for making sambar powder at home. the recipe is from my mom and gives a really good sambar masala. you can also check this aromatic mysore sambar powder recipe. before … [Read more...] about sambar powder recipe, aromatic homemade sambar powder recipe

ladi pav recipe in pressure cooker | homemade mumbai ladi pav recipe

pav recipe made in pressure cooker. indian bread rolls also called as pav or pau. this recipe method shares how to make the pav in a pressure cooker. necessity is the mother of invention. this recipe of pav was made in a pressure cooker out of necessity. i had a few guests at home and had pav bhaji on the menu. just before beginning with the entire process of bread making, … [Read more...] about ladi pav recipe in pressure cooker | homemade mumbai ladi pav recipe

goda masala recipe, homemade maharashtrian goda masala recipe

goda masala recipe with step by step photos - goda masala is a special spice blend unique to maharashtrian cuisine. the spices used here are aromatic spices and these lend a subtle sweet aroma without hints of pungency & heat. so when you smell goda masala, you won't sense the heat & pungency which is felt in other spice blends like garam masala and its variations. … [Read more...] about goda masala recipe, homemade maharashtrian goda masala recipe

instant idli mix recipe, homemade instant idli mix recipe for soft fluffy idlis

instant idli mix recipe with step by step photos - homemade instant idli mix made with rice flour, urad dal and poha (flattened rice). the idlis made with these instant idli mix are soft, fluffy and goes very well with coconut chutney or sambar. i had some recipe requests for sharing instant idli mix as well as instant dosa mix. generally i do not prepare instant idlis as i … [Read more...] about instant idli mix recipe, homemade instant idli mix recipe for soft fluffy idlis

how to make coconut milk recipe, homemade coconut milk recipe

how to make coconut milk from scratch - since i make coconut milk often, here is a step by step post, which i thought would help many of you. this post has been in the pipeline for 6 months. it has taken me so long to write something as simple and basic as preparing coconut milk, which i often use in my cooking. apart from adding it to the south indian curry recipes and … [Read more...] about how to make coconut milk recipe, homemade coconut milk recipe

potato chips recipe, how to make sun dried potato chips at home

sun dried potato chips recipe - potato chips are an all time favorite in the household whether they are sun dried or not. i have been addicted to potato chips from my school days. there were days when i did not want to take the chapati-sabzi for tiffin or the idli-dosa just coz i wanted to have these chips from the school canteen. they used to be laden with so much of … [Read more...] about potato chips recipe, how to make sun dried potato chips at home

khoya recipe | mawa recipe | how to make khoya recipe (mawa or khoa)

khoya or mawa recipe - step by step post on how to make khoya in the traditional way. khoya also known as mawa or khoa is dried evaporated milk solids. the milk is slowly simmered in a large iron kadai, till all its moisture evaporates and it reduces to solids. in indian cooking, especially in northern parts of india, khoya forms a base of almost all sweets. depending on the … [Read more...] about khoya recipe | mawa recipe | how to make khoya recipe (mawa or khoa)

sirke wale pyaaz recipe, pickled onions in vinegar recipe | sirke wala pyaaz

sirke wale pyaaz or pickled onions recipe with step by step photos - sirke wale pyaaz is a sour & faintly sweet accompaniment that you will get to see in north indian restaurants. these small pink or reddish colored onions are a must with punjabi food. i do make these beautifully looking as well awesome tasting pickled onions at home but never ever got to clicking the pics … [Read more...] about sirke wale pyaaz recipe, pickled onions in vinegar recipe | sirke wala pyaaz


garam masala recipe, best homemade garam masala powder recipe

garam masala powder recipe made easy with step by step photos - garam masala powder is one of the essential indian spice mix used in north indian recipes. homemade spice mixes or masalas are the best. like me if you prepare masalas at home, then you will agree on this point. this recipe of garam masala is too good. the difference it makes to the everyday dal or curry or … [Read more...] about garam masala recipe, best homemade garam masala powder recipe