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Introducing our new cool way to eat golgappa – Cheese Golgappa Pakora. The cheese golgappa pakora is the masala potato stuffed Indian style fritters loaded with cheese. Serve golgappa pakora with my signature mint chutney to spice up the flavors on the snack table. Cheese Golgappa Pakora How did I even get the idea of making fritters using golgappa aka pani puri? All thanks to the talented ladies in the husband’s family who always keep on trying and testing easy snack recipes....

Methi Aloo is a classic North Indian style sabzi made from fresh fenugreek leaves (methi) especially during the winter season. What is Methi Aloo? Ingredients You’ll Need How To Make Methi Aloo Serving Suggestions Hina’s Tried and True Tips Dhaba Style Methi Aloo Recipe What is Methi Aloo? Methi Aloo is a traditional sabji recipe from Northern part of India. It is made during the winter season when fresh fenugreek leaves are in season....

Get organized with our weekly dinner meal plan featuring 5 easy, healthy, and tasty recipes for the family. Start your week right with homemade wholesome meals. Estimated reading time: 3 minutes THIS WEEK’S Dinner MEAL PLAN #11 GRAB THE GROCERY LIST Tips For Meal Planning A weekly dinner meal plan has several benefits, including making life easier, healthier, and often more affordable. Here are some key reasons why you might want to consider planning meals each week:...

Ingredients ▢ ½ Cup coriander seeds ▢ 2 tablespoon cumin seeds ▢ 12 - 15 dry red chilies ▢ 1 ½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds methi dana ▢ 1 tablespoon black peppercorn ▢ 2 tablespoon chana dal ▢ 1 tablespoon white urad dal ▢ ⅓ Cup dry curry leaves ▢ ½ tablespoon mustard seeds rai ▢ ½ teaspoon asafoetida hing ▢ ½ tablespoon turmeric powder Instructions Measure all the ingredients and set aside....

Grilled Paneer is a tasty and healthy Indian snack. Here is my tried and tested grilled paneer recipe which you can easily make in a pan. What is Paneer? Paneer is a popular vegetarian, gluten-free, soft cheese from the Indian subcontinent. It is known as cottage cheese across the region. Unlike other cheese varieties, paneer is mainly used for making curries, snacks and a variety of Indian dishes. Grilled Paneer is a widely loved Indian snack....

Tandoori Gobi is a delicious, gluten-free, vegetarian tikka recipe. It is one of the best ways to stuff yourself with the goodness of cauliflower without indulging in too many calories. Be sure to watch the video! I love cauliflower. It is a versatile vegetable that can be turned into anything fulfilling and tasty. You can call these cauliflower bites gobi tikka, cauliflower skewers, or tandoori gobi. Whatever the name, Tandoori Gobi Tikka is a lip-smacking, healthy snack....

Ingredients Mix vegetables ▢ 4 round small brinjals slit halfway ▢ 2 medium sized bitter gourd karele, slit in between and cut each into half ▢ 4 – 5 ladyfinger slit in between and cut into half ▢ 2 – 3 potato peeled and cut into wedges ▢ 2 to mato cut from top and remove the pulp Ingredients for the tawa masala ▢ 2 teaspoon coriander seeds ▢ 2 tablespoon fennel seeds saunf ▢ 2 teaspoon cumin seeds ▢ 2 teaspoon methi seeds ▢ 2 teaspoon onion seeds kalonji ▢ 2 teaspoon pomegranate seeds anardana ▢ A pinch of asafoetida ▢ 2 dried red chilli ▢ 1 teaspoon turmeric powder ▢ 2 teaspoon mango powder Ingredients for stuffing bitter gourd (karela) ▢ 2 onion finely chopped ▢ 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste ▢ salt as per taste ▢ oil for cooking ▢ 2 teaspoon tawa masala mentioned above Ingredients for stuffing tomato ▢ 1 small onion chopped ▢ ¼ Cup grated cottage cheese paneer ▢ 1 teaspoon tawa masala mentioned above ▢ 1 cube processed cheese grated ▢ salt as per taste Other ingredients ▢ Salt as per taste ▢ Oil for pan frying ▢ 2 tablespoon mustard oil Instructions To make tawa masala Clean coriander, fennel, methi, cumin and put them on a hot Tawa (flat pan) to roast....

Ingredients ▢ 1 ½ Cups all purpose flour maida ▢ 2 eggs at room temperature ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla essence ▢ 1 Cup granulated white sugar ▢ 2 ¼ teaspoon baking powder ▢ a pinch of salt ▢ ½ Cup unsalted butter softened ▢ ½ Cup milk at room temperature Ingredients For The Glaze ▢ ¼ Cup Nutella ▢ 4 tablespoon cream ▢ 1 tablespoon butter Instructions Preheat oven at 180 degree C....

Maddur Vada is a traditional South Indian snack. I am sharing a tried and tested masala vada recipe. Be sure to watch the video! About Maddur Vada Maddur Vada is one of the popular teatime snacks across South India. Its origin is claimed to be in the small town of Karnataka called Maddur in the Mandya district . This town is located somewhere between Bengaluru and Mysore the two most fundamental cities of the state of Karnataka....

Forget the store-bought tubs! Making spectacular guacamole at home takes less than 20 minutes. Go ahead, save this guacamole recipe ! Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Ingredients You’ll Need How To Make Guacamole My Tried and True Tips Easy Guacamole Recipe Guacamole. Just the word conjures images of vibrant green, creamy texture of avocado, and the perfect balance of zesty lime, fresh cilantro, combined with a hint of heat from chillies....

Chai Masala is the secret ingredient to make the Indian style masala chai at home. Learn how to make traditional chai masala spice mix from scratch. Estimated reading time: 4 minutes What is Masala Chai? About Chai Masala Mix Ingredients You’ll Need Watch Chai Masala Video Storage Suggestion Chai Masala Recipe What is Masala Chai? Masala Chai is an Indian style hot milk tea flavoured with spices. It is a more fragrant and spiced version of English milk tea....

Kadai Mushroom is a North Indian classic, celebrated for its distinctive delicious taste, and a robust masala that clings beautifully to vegetables. Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Why You’ll Love This Kadai Masala Ingredients You’ll Need How To Make Kadai Mushroom My Tried and True Tips Kadai Mushroom Masala Recipe While the name “Kadai” refers to the traditional Indian wok-like pan in which it’s cooked , you don’t need a special utensil to recreate this magic at home....

Follow my tips to make bright, lip-smacking mint chutney recipe each time. Also known as green chutney or pudina chutney. Estimated reading time: 4 minutes What is ‘Chutney’? Ingredients You’ll Need How To Avoid Black and Bitter Mint Chutney Serving Suggestion Storage Suggestion Mint Chutney Recipe What is ‘Chutney’? Mint Chutney is a spicy Indian dip, also known as green chutney or pudina chutney. It is an essential dip for Indian snacks and Chaat....

Veg pulao is a perfect one-pot family meal that gets ready in under 30 minutes in a pressure cooker . Be sure to watch the video! Estimated reading time: 4 minutes What is Veg Pulao? Ingredient You’ll Need Watch Veg Pulao Video Serving Suggestion My Tried and True Tips FAQs Related To Veg Pulao Pressure Cooker Veg Pulao Recipe What is Veg Pulao? The word ‘pulao’ has its roots in Pilaf – a flavoursome one-pot rice dish popular from Spain to the Middle East to across the Mediterranean Sea....

The big, juicy, grilled tandoori prawns are a real outburst of flavours – a perfect snack for the drink or barbecue parties. Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Ingredients You’ll Need How To Make Tandoori Prawns Serving Suggestion Tandoori Prawns Recipe Tandoori Prawns are the grilled skewers loaded with the bold Indian flavours. Marinate prawns a few hours before the party and forget about them. Last-minute set the grill and fire the prawns....

Warm, sweet, and spicy with a hint of pepper and garlic is what this popular sweet corn soup recipe is all about. Be sure to watch the video! Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Corn Soup Recipe Variations Watch Sweet Corn Soup Video Veg Sweet Corn Soup Recipe Cold weather and hot soup are a true romance. The Indian Chinese style corn soup needs no introduction; it is firmly etched in all our food memories....

I am sharing a tried and tested failproof khasta kachori recipe. The highlight of this kachori recipe is the crust made with whole wheat flour and instant dal filling. Be sure to watch the video! What is Kachori? USP Of My Kachori Recipe Ingredients Required My Tried & True Tips FAQs for Kachori Recipe Watch Khasta Kachori Video Storing Suggestion More Indian Chaat Recipes Whole Wheat Khast Kachori Recipe What is Kachori?...

Here are my 20+ vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes focusing on hearty textures, seasonal flavours, and harvest. Because meat-free Thanksgiving doesn’t mean sacrificing tradition, or grandeur. Thanksgiving is about gratitude, gathering, and, of course, a glorious feast. For the vegetarian host or the family welcoming meatless guests, crafting a spectacular menu yet fresh can be a fun challenge. Here are few of my tips that might help you curating a memorable vegetarian Thanksgiving....

This eBook isn’t just a collection of recipes; it’s your roadmap to healthy eating for 30 days of the month. Do you want to eat healthy meals that are tasty too? Welcome to the world of Wholesome Meals—where nutrition meets deliciousness in one bowl. Inside this ebook, you’ll find 30+ recipes designed to fuel your body and impress your palate. Here’s What You’ll Get 30 Bowl Meals x 30 Days...

This Kaddu Ki Sabzi is also known as khatta meetha kaddu. It is my family’s favourite no onion, no garlic, gluten-free, vegan sabzi recipe. Be sure to watch the video! What is khatta meetha kaddu? The khatta meetha kaddu is a popular pumpkin sabzi recipe across North India. It is a sattvic style Indian sabji mainly prepared for festive feasts or with a traditional meal of aloo ki sabzi, poori, and raita....