Egg Bhurji

Egg Bhurji is the most popular Indian dish which is prepared with eggs, onions, tomatoes and other spices. It's also referred as Indian style scrambled spicy eggs. It tastes awesome with Chapati's or Roti's. If you are new to the cooking world , do try this out and you will love it. It's an all time favorite dish for us. My father loves it the most. Its one of the few dishes which he loves to demand. So here's the quick recipe for Egg Bhurji...

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Oats Upma

IngredientsOats - 1 cup, dry roast for 5 minutes and coolCarrot - 1, cubedFrench Beans - 5-6, string and chop into piecesGreen peas - fistful (optional)Onion - 1, finely slicedGreen Chilies - 2, slitGinger - 1tsp (grated)Turmeric powder - 1/2 tspSalt to tasteWater - 1 cupGhee - 2 tspsOil - 2 tspsCoriander leaves - 1 tbsp, finely choppedTempering/Poppu/Tadka:Mustard seeds - 1/2 tspCloves - 2Cinnamon Stick - small pieceStar Anise - 1Cardamom - 1Bay...

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Bread Upma

Ingredients:-   Bread 4 slices cut into cubesOnion 1 Finely ChoppedGreen chilli cut in thin slitsTomato 1 PureedTomato Ketchup 2 tbspPeas 1/2 cup microwaved for 1 min.Mustard Seeds 1tspChilli Powder 2 pinch ofTurmeric powder 1-2 pinch ofPav Bhaji masala 1 tsp( for a twist in the flavor)(optional)(you can use coriander powder and cumin powder or any curry powder also if you dont have pav bhaji masala)Garam Masala 2 pinch ofCurry leavesSpring...

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Rava Dosa

Rava Dosa is a popular South Indian thin and crispy flat bread. It looks like thin crepes. This is a mouthwatering culinary delight. Rava Dosas are quick to make. They can be served as a snack or part of a main meal.Ingredients                                                        1 cup semolina (rava)2 tsp...

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Masala Dosa

Ingredients:• 2-1/2 cup Uncooked Rice • 1 cup Urad dal (whole) • 2 tsp Fenugreek Seeds • Salt to taste • 2 tbsp Oil for cookingFor Masala: • 3 Boiled potatoes (peeled and chopped) • 1 Onion (chopped) • 2 Chillies (chopped) • 1 tsp Tumeric Powder • 1 tsp Chana dal • 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds • Salt to tasteHow to make Masala Dosa:•Wash and soak urad dal, long grain rice and fenugreek seeds separately for at least...

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Palak Paneer

Ingredients:• 1/2 kg Spinach• 100 gm Paneer • 1 Onion • 1/4 tsp Black pepper powder• 3/4 tsp Ginger-garlic paste• 1/2 tsp Green chilli paste • 3 tbsp Butter • 2-3 Bay Leaves • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds • 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder• Vegetable oil• Salt to tasteHow to make Palak Paneer:Mix green chilli paste and ginger-garlic paste with spinach. Add little water.Pressure-cook the above mixture for 7 to 8 minutes. Remove before the first...

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Chilli Chicken

Bio: Chilli chicken is a party food, finger food, comfort food and I’m not sure how many more categories it falls into. Whatever be the   category, for me it is the food I crave for quite frequently – when I’m happy and celebrating, when I’m sad and moping and also when I’m feeling dull and want to spice up my mood. So here’s my Chilli chicken recipe, albeit with inputs from my mom. Try it out and do write back with your feedback!Ingredients...

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Butter Chicken

Butter chicken or Murgh makhani is dish from the Punjab region.  You might have already had the recipe for butter chicken as it is a well know recipe but  the actual flavour can vary from recipe to recipe and way it is cooked. Butter chicken is usually eaten with naan, roti or steamed rice.You might have tasted chicken butter in resturaunts but making it by yourself is a rewarding and tasteful experience. So here is a recipe for butter...

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Classic Hot Chocolate

Ingredients:1 quart (1 liter) milk1 Madagascar vanilla bean, split1 stick of cinnamon¾ teaspoon (3.5 grams) black peppercorns (whole)2 bars (3.5 ounces/100 grams each) Lindt Excellence 70% Cocoa, choppedMethod:Heat the milk with the spices in a saucepan over medium heat until it reaches boiling point, but do not let the milk boil.Add the chopped chocolate and whisk until smooth.Remove from heat and let rest for 25 minutes to release the spices’ aroma.Strain...

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How to make Poori

IngredientsWheat Flour  -  2 cupsWater  -  1/4  – 1/2 cupSalt  -  1/2tspn(or to taste)OilFor masalaMustard Seeds  -  1/2tspnCurry leaves  -  fewPotato  – 3Big Onion  -  1Green chilli  -  4Ginger Garlic Paste  -  1tspnTurmeric Powder  -  1/2tspnSaltRecipeMaking PooriTake a Wheat Flour in a mixing bowl.Add Salt and 2tspns of oil in that.Then add water...

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Lemon Rice

Lemon Rice is a delicious South Indian dish you can easily put together when in a hurry. You can also make it with leftover rice. Serve Lemon Rice with a Raita (yogurt salad) and Poppadums for a simple yet tasty meal.INGREDIENTS: Rice-----------------------------1 1/2 cupsSalt------------------------------to tasteCurry leaves---------------------10-12Red chillies whole----------------2Oil/Ghee-------------------------2 tbspsAsafoetida-----------------------a...

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