Home Cooked Easy Recipes
Gosht refers to tender meat, cooked for a long time, and used as an ingredient in a number of Middle Eastern cuisine, Central Asian cuisine and cuisine of the Indian subcontinent. The word stems from the Persian word gosht, meaning “meat” or “flesh”, especially that… Continue Reading “Aloo Gosht (Mutton and potato Curry)”
Ivy gourd in Hindi called as tindora/kundri/kundru. Tindora is a very healthy vegetable.I was a big fan of tindora and now my daughter too.I like to eat from my childhood.Now I make it at least once a week for my family.mostly we bought vegetables from American… Continue Reading “Tindora Stir-fry with Onion”
Gobhi Manchurian is an Indian Chinese fried cauliflower served as an appetizer or a snack. The Cauliflower has a crispy coating and is tossed with a mouth-watering spicy sauce. There are two different variants of gobhi Manchurian, dry and with gravy. Both variants are… Continue Reading “Gobhi Manchurian Dry”
Pakora is a fried snack or a fritter.Originally from India & across South Asia especially in India & its Neighbouring country.It is a mix of finely Sliced onions & shredded cabbage green chillies, and Indian spices mixed in gram flour. It is rolled into small… Continue Reading “Onion & Cabbage Pakora”
Shrimps are an excellent source of low-fat and low-cal protein and are abundant in Vitamins.It’s a great source of Omega3 fatty acids and an excellent way include a protein. It’s also high in iron, zinc and vitamin E but low in saturated fat.Shrimps is a delicate… Continue Reading “Jumbo Shrimp Curry”
Stir-fried Noodles with Vegetables ,Chicken & Seasoned.Serve with Any Gravy . ingredients 1 packet noodles (boiled, drained in cold water and tossed in 1-2 tsp oil) read instruction behind packet 1 cup spring onion 1 onion sliced 2 cups vegetables (carrots, beans, cabbage )… Continue Reading “Chicken Noodles”
A dhokla is a spongy savory cake made of gram flour, suji (semolina) or rice powder. Dhokla recipe is a very popular Gujarati dish prepared in almost every household in India. Many variations of dhoklas such as Besan Dhokla, Suji Dhokla, Chawal Dhokla or… Continue Reading “Hariyali Dhokla”
Peanut chutney is a delicious an accompaniment to many South Indian dishes such as Idli,dosa,medu vada. ingredients 1 Cup peanuts 1 Tbsp oil 2 1/2 Tbsp ginger finely chopped 2-3 dry red chillies 2 1/2 Tbsp tamarind pulp 1 tsp mustard seeds 10-12 curry leaves… Continue Reading “Peanut Chutney”
Jhaal means Spice & Muri is a puffed Rice & seasoned with Indian spices.it’s a no-cook recipe.Very light & flavorful snacks .Jhaal muri is a popular street food of Bihar & West Bengal.one can add as many ingredients like boiled potatoes ,chopped tomatoes ,peanuts& chutneys… Continue Reading “Jhaal Muri”
Salan means Curry & Mirch means Chilli .It’s an authentic & traditional spicy dish of Hyderabad,India .It’s prepared with green chillies and relished along with Biryani recipes.Mirchi ka salan, or curried chilli peppers, is a popular dish made with a variety of long & spicy chillies, spices… Continue Reading “Mirch Ka Salan”
Boiled Potatoes & fried Cauliflower Florets ,Seasoned & simmer with Indian Spices. Ingredients Boiled potatoes 4 med size cut in chunks Cauliflower florets 2 cup Mustard Oil ?any cooking oil 2 tbsp Onion sliced med 2 Tomatoes chopped 3 Ginger garlic paste 1 tbsp… Continue Reading “Aloo Gobhi Curry”
Crepes prepared using Oats ,yellow split lentil & veggies . Ingredients Old fashioned Oats(powdered) 1/2 cup Yellow moong dal (soaked) 1/2 cup Turmeric 1/4 tsp Green chillies 1-2 Coriander powder 1 tsp Red chilli powder 1/2 tsp Salt to taste Black Pepper powder to… Continue Reading “Spicy oats & moong crepes with mint & cilantro chutney”
Mutton marinated with Yogurt & cooked with Indian spices Ingredients 1 kg mutton 5 tbsp oil 1 cup curd 2 onion finely chopped 2 tbsp ginger paste 2 tbsp garlic paste 1½ tsp Kashmiri red chilly powder 1 tsp garam masala powder 1 tsp… Continue Reading “Mutton Curry”
Indian non-vegetarian meal is incomplete without a Masala Fish Fry. it’s is a very common and staple dish.A nice spicy fish fry can be eaten on its own as an appetizer or starter or goes well with rice too. There are various ways of… Continue Reading “Crispy Fried Fish”
Tilapia fish marinated with Indian spices & shallow fry Ingredients Tilapia fillets 2 Turmeric powder 1 tsp Red chilli powder 1/2 tbsp Rice flour Salt to taste Lime juice 1 tsp Garlic paste 1 tsp Mustard oil?any cooking oil for frying Water if required… Continue Reading “Pan Fried Tilapia”
Scrambled Cottage cheese cooked with Indian spices & seasoned Ingredients Paneer 250 gms Onions 2 small Tomatoes 2 medium sized Green chillies 2-3 Bay leaf 1 salt as per taste Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp Garam masala powder 1/4 tsp Kasoori methi(dried fenugreek leaves) 1/2 tsp… Continue Reading “Paneer Bhurji”
Soaked Sago/tapioca cooked with boiled potatoes & roasted peanuts & seasoned. Ingredients Sago /sabudana -1/2 cups (soaked in 1/2 cup water or a little bit more)for 2-3 hrs so it absorb water & become fluffy. Salt to taste A pinch of turmeric optional Red… Continue Reading “Sabudana Khichdi”
Garlic & red chili soaked in vinegar Grind & seasoned ingredients 1 pod garlic (peeled) 2-3 Dry Red chilies (hot) Vinegar 1 tbsp Salt to taste. Kashmiri chili 1 (for natural color) method Soak red chillies in vinegar for an hour, grind all the… Continue Reading “Garlic Chutney”
Fresh Grated coconut & Green coriander leaves grind ,seasoned & tempered.its an accompaniment for south Indian dishes like idli,dosa & vada ingredients Fresh Coconut Grated 1 cup Green coriander leaves(chopped) 1Cup Green chilies 2-3 /as per taste bud Bengal gram(channa dal) 1/4 cup Salt to… Continue Reading “Green Coconut Chutney”
Stuffed Baby eggplant & cooked with Indian spices. ingredients 10 baby brinjal 10 tsp desiccated coconut 8 tsp roasted & crushed peanut powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/4 tsp garam masala/Goda masala 2 tsp tamarind pulp 2 tsp jaggery water… Continue Reading “Bhareli Vangi”
Cottage cheese & Green peas Cooked in Indian spices Ingredients Frozen or fresh Green Peas – 1 cup Paneer – 250 gm Mustard Oil /any cooking oil – 1 tbsp + 2 tsp Cumin seeds – 1 tsp Onion – 1 medium chopped Ginger… Continue Reading “Matar Paneer”
Butter chicken or murgh makhani is an Indian dish of chicken in a mildly spiced curry sauce.Chicken is marinated for several hours in a Yoghurt and Indian spice mixture. The chicken is usually cooked in a tandoor but may be grilled, roasted, or pan-fried.Cooked/baked chicken Simmered in… Continue Reading “Butter Chicken”
Green Cilantro (Coriander Leaves) & Mint Grind & seasoned. Ingredients Handful of mint & cilantro(Coriander leaves) Garlic 1-2 Yogurt 1 or 2 tbsp Salt to taste Mustard oil few drops (optional) Grind all ingredients except oil & salt.take in a bowl add salt &… Continue Reading “Mint & Coriander Chutney”
Chilli Chicken is made of boneless chicken pieces deep fried and served with a Chinese gravy. ingredients Chicken: 500gms boneless Ginger garlic paste: 1tbsp Green pepper(capsicum): 1 Onions: 2 Green chillies: 3-4 (a per taste) Soy sauce: 2 tsp Cornflour: 3 tbsp Vinegar: 1… Continue Reading “Chilli Chicken with Gravy”
Minced Chicken balls Seasoned with soy sauce ,vinegar & simmered in Gravy .NO MSG used. ingredients Ground/Minced chicken 500 gm Egg 1 Salt to taste Red chilli flakes to taste(optional) Chopped garlic 2 tbsp + 1tsp Black pepper Powder 1 tsp Cornflour 4 tbsp… Continue Reading “Chicken Manchurian”
Overnight soaked Chickpeas cooked with Indian spices Ingredients 1 cup chickpeas(soaked in water overnight) 4 tbsp Oil 1 tsp Cumin seeds 2 Bay Leaves 1 Big Onion finely chopped 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste 2 Tomatoes Finely chopped 1 tbsp Chana Masala Salt to… Continue Reading “Chole Masala”
Red kidney bean Cooked with Indian spices.Served with Rice/roti Ingredients •Kidney beans,soaked overnight 1 cup •Salt to taste •Oil 4 tablespoons •Onions finely chopped 2 medium •Ginger-garlic paste 2 tablespoons •Coriander powder 2 teaspoons •Cumin powder 1 teaspoon •Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon •Tomato… Continue Reading “Rajma”
whole green gram cooked with Indian spices Ingredients Whole Moong dal 1 cup Onion finely chopped 2 med Tomato 3 chopped Garlic cloves 3-4 crushed Ginger 1/2 ” finely chopped Bay leaves 2 Green chillies 1-2 finely chopped Hing a pinch Kasoori methi 1… Continue Reading “Hare Moong ki Dal”
Rice cooked wth Lots of vegetables & Indian spices Ingredients: Basmati rice/Long grain rice– 1 and 1/2 cups Vegetables – 3 cups (carrot, beans, potato, cauliflower) Green peas (fresh or frozen) – 1/4 cup One big onion – thinly sliced Curry leaves 10-12 Tomato… Continue Reading “Spicy veg Pulao”
Chicken pieces cooked with Whole Indian spices. ingredients Chicken 1 kg Onion 3-4 medium sized Bay leaves 1-2 Black cumin seeds 1 tsp Black peppercorns 8-10 Fennel Seeds 1 tsp Mace 1/2 tsp Big Cardamoms 2-3 Cloves 4-5 Cinnamon 1 stick Green Cardamom 4-5… Continue Reading “Chicken Khada Masala”
Chicken pieces simmered in Pureed Spinach & Indian spices. ingredients Chicken:-500gms /1 lb Spinach :- 1 bunch Onion : -1 cup (chopped) Coriander Leaves : -1 bunch Tomato :-1 (finely chopped) Bay Leaves:-1 Mustard Oil :-2 tbsp(any oil of your choice) Fennel Seeds: -1… Continue Reading “Palak Chicken”
Chicken Kofta is minced chicken balls.It’s Main Course of Indian cuisine. In the simplest form, koftas consist of minced chicken with spices.The meat is often mixed with other ingredients such as rice, eggs, and vegetables, to form a smooth paste. They can be grilled, fried, steamed, poached, baked… Continue Reading “Chicken Kofta Curry”
Deep fried Mangalorean chicken. ingredients 1/2 kg Chicken, cut into small bite/ur choice size pieces To grind: { Coriander leaves- a handful 15 -curry leaves 3 green chillies 1″ piece ginger 4 cloves garlic } 1 1/2- 2 tsp Chilly powder 1/2 tsp garam… Continue Reading “Chicken Bezule”
Chicken marinated with spices & deep fry . ingredients Ingredients Boneless chicken 1 lb Marination Salt to taste Cumin powder 1tsp Coriander powder 1tsp Garam masala 1/2 tsp Chilli powder /paste to taste Egg 1 Cornflour 1-2 tbsp Oil to fry Method Clean &… Continue Reading “Chicken65”
Boiled eggs simmered in Indian spices Ingredients Boiled egg -6 & saute in pan using 1tsp oil Onion 1 large(chopped) Tomato -3 chopped Garlic ginger & green chilies paste 1tbsp Turmeric powder 1/2tsp Red chilli powder 1tsp (to taste) Cumin powder 1/2tbsp Coriander powder… Continue Reading “Egg Curry”
Chicken Pieces simmered in Indian spices . Ingredients Whole chicken 1.5 kg Red onion 3 med (sliced) Ginger garlic chilli paste -2 tbsp Mustard oil 250 ml Red chilli powder -1/2 tbsp Cumin powder 1 tbsp Coriander powder 1 tbsp Yogurt (blend) 1/4 cup… Continue Reading “Chicken Curry”
Fried Fish in a mustard gravy .it’s a popular Dish in Bengal & Bihar Ingredients Tilapia /any fish with bone 1 kg Yellow mustard seeds 2 tbsp Garlic paste of (medium size Pods )3 Turmeric powder 2 tsp + 1/2 tbsp Red chilli powder… Continue Reading “Fish curry”
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