It’s Navratri season again! If you are hunting for some recipes to make this Navratri season, you have landed on the right page. This recipe follows all the rules and does not compromise with taste at all!
Today’s Navratri special recipe is a paratha. The uniqueness of this paratha lies in its special ingredients. Instead of regular flour, I have used buckwheat flour or kuttu ka aata. The salt that I have used is also sendha namak or rock salt, ideal when fasting.The number of ingredients are extremely minimal and these parathas are soft and light on the stomach. As a result, they are extremely easy to digest. To keep it more organic, I have used 100% pure cow ghee as well. I know finding pure desi ghee can be quite a task in cities. But you can always find a few brands that offer organic clarified butter or ghee at stores or online. It is slightly more expensive, but the cause is greater – good health. And pure ghee tastes much better as well.
These parathas can be made in this exact same fashion with the use of regular flour as well (just in case you want to try it after the festive season is over).
So note this recipe down, watch the video and make it for your loved ones in times of fasting.
Navratri for 2018 has begun. Amidst the festivity, we are always on the lookout for tasty snacks that we can have during this time. A lot of ingredients aren’t allowed to be had at this time. This is why the search for snacks becomes more filtered!
If you are also looking for a snack that is tasty, healthy and meant for Navratri consumption, you have come to the right place. Today’s recipe is a Navratri special snack. It is made with raw bananas, paneer, boiled potatoes and a few very basic ingredients.
The highlight of this recipe is, of course, the Navratri special ingredients. So instead of regular flour, I have used buckwheat flour or kuttu ka aata. And instead of regular salt, I have used rock salt or sendha namak. The rest of the ingredients are regular. So note it down and get cooking!
I hope you liked this recipe. Do let me know how it turned out for you. I always love to hear from you. Have a great Navratri with your family and loved ones.
Here is a video on how to make this recipe. If you like it, do follow my other videos on YouTube.
This stir-fry noodles recipe epitomizes comfort food. It is extremely simple to prepare, comes together in just a few minutes and can be customized as per your choice of vegetables or protein.
You can use any kind of noodles with this recipe such as spaghetti, udon, rice and the like. I have used the regular plain noodles here. For non-vegetarians, you can go ahead and add some chicken to this. If you prefer non-spicy, you can skip the red chili paste. I have added it because I have recently started to love spicy food!
As you can see I have added a lot of crunch to this stir-fry noodles recipe with a variety of vegetables that were available to me. Bok choy and purple cabbage can act as a great addition to this and also raise up the health quotient of the recipe. You can add more vegetables like carrots and beans if you wish. So go ahead and note this recipe down!
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For those who love Indian food, this recipe is a must-have on the list. This Kasturi chicken recipe is a luxurious mix of spices and ingredients that will make you drool. An easy and perfect dish for all those guests you have invited over for a meal.
This recipe is quite heavy as it involves the usage of cashew cream as well as desiccated coconut. I have not used excessive oil or too much cream here, so this a light version. You can make this a little heavier or spicier if you wish. This recipe does not use any garam masala as contrary to popular practice, and the star of the recipe is the Kasuri methi or the crushed and dried fenugreek leaves. These dried leaves give this recipe the taste, aroma, and texture that essentially makes it what it is.
I am a big fan of Kasuri methi and I really believe it has the power to change the taste in a big way. I always add some to my paneer recipe (and even normal chicken curry). But this recipe demands a handful of it, as opposed to a pinch or two.
All you need is a little patience as the preparation and cooking might take some more time than other cuisines. But trust me, the effort is worth it.
Here is the step by step guide to the procedure for preparing Kasturi chicken:
I love Chinese food. And I believe all of us have our own favorites and versions of this cuisine. I have been making Chinese food since I was a child. This crispy chili fish is definitely one of my top picks when it comes to fish recipes.
I am a huge fan of seafood and I just can never get enough of fish recipes. Over here, I have used a basa fish fillet.
I have been making this crispy chili fish for years now. It is one of those favorite evergreen fish recipes in my food library.That’s how good it is! If you are a lover of fish like me and you always end up spending all your money at Chinese takeaways, give this a try.
This fish recipe has so much flavor bursting in each bite. Be it the heat from the chilies, the crunch of the golden fried fish or the punch of the Chinese sauces, this is an absolute lip smacker. The ginger and garlic add a lot of extra zing to it and the bell peppers make it look colorful and drool-worthy.
Being a Chinese dish, it has all the basic Chinese ingredients like soy sauce, red chili paste, spring onions and sesame seeds. Here is the recipe:
There are so many times when the heart craves for a simple yet luxurious indulgence. I find this spaghetti recipe perfect for a weeknight dinner when the day demands a lot. This vegetarian pasta is extremely easy to make, exceptionally delicious and such a comfortable meal.
This vegetarian pasta is my absolute favorite pasta and I cook it very often. It comes together in just a few minutes and can be made with basic ingredients available in the pantry.
The uniqueness of this dish lies in the beautiful tomato sauce and the crunch of the caramelized onions. The spices are just two including salt and black pepper powder. The fresh basil and the parmesan cheese take it to another level.
The best part about winter is the bounty that it offers in terms of vegetables. I love to visit the market in winters as I get to see so much variety and color. This is also the time to grab all you can of those beautiful flavors and goodness that the seasonal fruits and vegetables have to offer. This recipe is one of those simple ways in which you can cherish nature’s healthy vegetables and share it with your loved ones.
This hara bhara tikki (or go-green tikki as I like to call it) has the health benefits of green vegetables such as spinach, green beans, and capsicum. The preparation is extremely simple. This hara bhara tikki is also delicious and crunchy and can be a great way to make sure children eat their vegetables.
The seasoning that I have used is a very basic one with cumin, salt, and freshly ground garam masala. The garam masala has been made by dry roasting cinnamon, cardamom and clove in a pan in equal quantities, and then grinding them to form a fine powder. This is an important element of this dish, so make sure that you also use fresh masalas.
It’s January and getting super chilly outside. Winter evenings demand some pure fritter love. Enjoy these wonderful cheesy vegetarian roll-ups with your cup of chai in the evening. It is power packed with winter vegetables like spinach, broccoli, and mushrooms and has the crunch our heart desires for.
These cheesy vegetarian roll-ups are pretty simple to make – just a few fresh vegetables and of course, some cheese. This is a slightly spicy version, and I use some Schezwan sauce in this. You can replace it with your favorite sauce too.
Baked Apple Pie roll-ups are a beautiful and easy way of using some beautiful sweet apples as dessert. These are oven baked and take just a few minutes to get ready. Warm, crispy and sweet cinnamon apple rolls are a family favorite and an ultimate delight. They go great with a scoop of ice cream or caramel and you got yourself a perfect weeknight treat.
The best part about these roll-ups is that they are baked, not fried. This makes them light and just a couple of minutes to execute. The filling that I have used is a simple apple pie filling with sweet apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter. You can get more creative and add more lovely ingredients.
But if you are in a hurry or are facing a time crunch, this is the simplest way to go.
As an Indian, my love for Indian cuisine knows no bounds. The choice is hard to make since each state has so much variety to offer!
Over the years, North Indian flavors have started becoming an absolute favorite, be it a plate of hot rajma chawal or some piping butter chicken with butter naan. Even during travels, Indian food is something I end up craving for. The result is hunting down an Indian restaurant and gorging on the food.
Cuisines from India are loved and adored all across the globe. This is why I have an entire section dedicated to Indian cuisine on the blog. You guys also seem to respond the most to Indian posts 🙂
But what is also a thought that most of my friends and family have is that Indian food takes too much time to cook, and the effort required is high. While I do agree to this, I also know that at times, the same value can be added to a recipe with some key ingredients of the parent recipe to create a close enough replica of the main dish.
This cream chicken recipe is one such dish and it is quick, easy and delicious! This recipe is meant for those people who want to whip up a quick meal, without compromising even a bit on the taste element.
I have used boneless chicken and very minimal and basic ingredients. It is also not as heavy as you might wonder. The best partner to go with this is rice, and the combination is mouth-watering!
Preparation time – 10 minutes
Cook time – 20-30 minutes
Serves – 2
[ingredients title=”Ingredients”]
250 g boneless chicken breast, shredded
4 tbsp vegetable oil
1 dry red chili
1 large onion, ground to a paste
20 g ginger garlic paste
1 medium tomato, finely chopped
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp black pepper powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp meat masala
80 g fresh cream
Dried fenugreek leaves for garnish (kasuri methi)
Chopped coriander leaves for garnish
Salt to taste [/ingredients]
[directions title=”Directions”]
Heat oil in a kadhai. Add a dry red chili followed by the onion paste.
Fry for about a minute and add the ginger garlic paste. Saute this till the raw aroma of the onions, ginger, and garlic disappears.
Add the finely chopped tomatoes, and saute till it all comes together as the tomato releases its own water. Add some water if required.
Season the gravy with salt, turmeric, cumin and black pepper.
Once the onions and tomatoes are cooked, add the boneless chicken breast shreds. Saute this for five minutes.
For the gravy, add 250 ml water. Cover the kadhai with a lid and cook the chicken for 15 minutes in medium flame.
Take the lid off, give it a gentle stir and add some dried kasuri methi leaves to the gravy.
Sprinkle some fresh garam masala on the gravy. Give it one last stir.
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rice.
Add the bay leaves, followed by the chopped onions. [/directions]
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