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Tendli aloo sabzi

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Tendli Aloo Ki Sabji (Ivalay Aloo Ki Sabji) Tendli, also known as ivy gourd or tindora, is a popular vegetable in Indian cuisine. Here's a simple recipe for Tendli Aloo Ki Sabji: Ingredients - 250g tendli, sliced - 2 medium potatoes, diced - 1 medium onion, chopped - 1 teaspoon turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon red chili powder - Salt, to taste - 2 tablespoons oil Instructions 1. Heat oil in a pan  2. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent. 3. Add diced potatoes and sliced tendli. Mix well. 4. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, Mix well. 5. Add salt as per taste. 6. Add a little water and cover the pan. Cook until the potatoes and tendli are tender. 7. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with roti or rice. Tips - You can add other spices or ingredients like garlic or ginger paste to enhance the flavor. - Adjust the spice levels according to your preference. - You can also add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) for extra flavor. Tendli (Ivy Gourd) is a nutrient-rich vegetable ...
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Mixed pulses curry

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Black eyed beans ( Chora ) Red cow peas (Chori or chawli) Green Gram (Green Moong)  Black chickpeas ( Kala Chana) Split chickpeas or bengal gram ( chana dal) You can add any other pulses of your choice like Rajma or white chana. Instructions 1. Soak the pulses (chora, chori, green mug, chana dal, and black chana) in water for 4-5 hours or overnight. Drain and set aside. 2. Pressure cook the soaked pulses with 4-5 cups of water and a pinch of salt until they're cooked and soft. 3. Heat oil in a pan and sauté onions, garlic, and tomato until the onions are translucent. 4. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder,cumin powder and garam masala powder. Mix well. 5. Add the cooked pulses and mix well. 6. Add water to adjust the consistency and salt to taste. 7. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. 8. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice or roti.  
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Whole Toor Masala

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  Whole toor curry is a popular Indian dish made with whole pigeon peas (toor dal) cooked in a flavorful and aromatic curry. Here's a simple recipe: Ingredients - 1 cup whole toor dal - 2 medium onions, chopped - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1 medium tomato, chopped - 1 teaspoon turmeric powder coriander powder  - 1 teaspoon red chili powder - 1 teaspoon garam masala powder cumin powder - Salt, to taste - 2 tablespoons oil - Fresh cilantro, for garnish Instructions 1. Soak the toor dal in water for 30 minutes or overnight . Drain and set aside. 2. Heat oil in a pan and sauté onions, garlic, a until the onions are translucent.Then add tomatoes and the spices mentioned above. 3. Add the soaked toor dal,mix well. 4. Add water and salt. Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles or until the dal is cooked. 5. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice or roti. Tips - You can add other spices to customize the curry to your taste. - Adjust the spice levels according to your preference.
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RAGDA PATTICE

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 For the Ragda: - 1 cup dried white peas (vatana), soaked overnight and pressure cook it next day - 2 medium onions, chopped - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1 medium tomato, chopped - 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds - 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder ,turmeric powder,coriander powder - 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder - 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder - Salt, to taste - 2 tablespoons tamarind chutney - 2 tablespoons coriander chutney - Chopped cilantro, for garnish and some lemon juice Instructions For the Potato Patties: 1. Mix mashed potatoes, peas, onions, cilantro, green chilies, cumin powder, garam masala powder, and salt in a bowl. You can add more spices of Ur choice in the batter. 2. Shape into patties and coat with breadcrumbs or semolina. 3. Fry the patties until golden brown and crispy. For the Ragda: 1. Heat oil in a pan and sauté cumin seeds, onions, and garlic until onions are translucent. 2. Add chopped tomato, coriander and cumin powder, garam masala powder, turmeric powder,red chili p...
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Garlic Bread

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  Garlic bread is a popular savory bread that combines the flavors of garlic and butter. Here's a simple recipe to make delicious garlic bread at home: Ingredients - 1 loaf of White Bread  - 3 cloves of garlic, minced - 1/2 cup butter, softened - 1 teaspoon dried oregano,chilli flakes - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese (optional) Instructions 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). 2. Slice the bread into 1-inch thick slices. 3. In a bowl, mix together minced garlic, softened butter, oregano, salt, and chilli flakes. 4. Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly onto each bread slice. 5. If using cheese, sprinkle it on top of the garlic butter. 6. Place the bread slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. 7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted. Variations - *Herb garlic bread*: Add chopped fresh herbs like parsley, basil, or rosemary to the garlic butter. - *Spicy garlic bread*: Add red pepper flakes or minced ...
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BREAD PAKODA.

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Ingredients - 4-6 bread slices - 1 cup gram flour (besan) - 1/2 cup water - 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder - Salt, to taste - Oil, for frying Instructions 1. In a bowl, mix together gram flour, water, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt to make a smooth batter. 2. Cut the bread slices into halves or quarters, depending on the desired size. 3. Dip each bread slice into the batter, coating it evenly. 4. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. 5. Fry the bread slices until golden brown and crispy. 6. Remove the pakoras from oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. 7. Serve hot with your favorite chutney or sauce. Tips - Adjust the amount of chili powder according to your desired level of spiciness. You can add other spices too and Alternatively u can add chilli flakes as well instead of chilli powder.  - For more delicious taste u can spread  batter of aloo tikki (cutlets)on the bread and make a sandwich an...
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Veg Cutlets

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  Ingredients: - 2 large potatoes, boiled and mashed - 1 onion, finely chopped - 1 green chili, finely chopped - 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped - 1 carrot, grated - 1/2 cup corn kernels - 1/4 cup French beans, finely chopped - 1/4 cup peas - 1 tsp chili powder - 1 tbsp lemon juice - 1/2 tsp garam masala - 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi) - 1 tsp coriander powder - 1 tsp cumin powder - 2 tbsp rice flour - Salt to taste - Cheese slices, cut into small cubes - Semolina (rava) for coating - Oil for deep frying Instructions: 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, chopped onion, green chili, coriander, grated carrot, corn kernels, French beans, peas, chili powder, lemon juice, garam masala, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, rice flour, and salt. Mix well to combine all the ingredients. 2. Take a small portion of the mixture in your hand, flatten it, and place a cube of cheese in the center. Shape the mixture into a patty, ensuring the cheese cube is comple...
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