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  Here's a simple recipe to make Dry Chicken Manchurian that can be tossed in Fried rice and have yummy chicken fried rice.  The recipe of Veg fried rice has been given previously so here's a recipe of how to prepare the dry manchurian chicken. Ingredients: - 500g boneless chicken, cut into small pieces - 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste - 2 tbsp cornflour - Salt to taste - 1/2 tsp black pepper powder - 1 egg, beaten - Oil for deep frying - 2 tbsp oil - 1 onion, chopped - 2-3 green chillies, chopped - 1 tbsp soy sauce - 1 tbsp tomato ketchup - 1 tsp vinegar - 1/2 tsp sugar - Chopped spring onions for garnishing Instructions: 1. Marinate the chicken pieces with ginger-garlic paste, cornflour, salt, black pepper powder, and beaten egg for at least 30 minutes. 2. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. 3. Add the marinated chicken pieces in batches and deep fry until they turn golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels and keep aside. 4. Heat 2 tbsp oil in another pan over medium-...

  Mung ki dal, also known as split yellow mung bean dal, is a popular and nutritious dish in Indian cuisine. Here's a simple recipe to make it at hom e: Ingredients: - 1 cup split yellow mung beans - 3 cups water - 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder - 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder - 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder - 1 tablespoon oil or ghee - 1 teaspoon cumin seeds - 1 onion, chopped - 3-4 garlic cloves, minced - 1 inch ginger, grated - Salt to taste - Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish Instructions: 1. Rinse the mung beans in cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the beans in water for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours. 2. Drain the water. 3. Add Cumin seeds in oil in a fry pan, then fry some onions, green chillies, garlic, and ginger and sauté until the onions are translucent and the garlic is fragrant.Then add turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and red chili powder.  4. Add the mung beans to the pan and mix well. Add salt to taste a...

  Ingredients: - 2 cups mint leaves - 1 cup cilantro leaves - 1-2 green chilies (depending on spice level) - 1/2 inch piece of ginger - 1 tsp cumin powder - 1 tsp chaat masala - 1/4 tsp black salt - 1/4 tsp salt - 1/4 cup tamarind pulp - 1/2 cup jaggery or brown sugar - 4 cups water - Ice cubes Instructions: 1. Wash and chop the mint leaves, cilantro leaves, green chilies, and ginger. 2. In a blender, blend together the mint leaves, cilantro leaves, green chilies, ginger, and water to make a smooth paste. 3. Strain the paste through a fine sieve or cheesecloth to remove any solids. 4. In a large bowl, mix together the strained paste, cumin powder, chaat masala, black salt, salt, tamarind pulp, and jaggery or brown sugar. 5. Add 4 cups of water and mix well until the jaggery or brown sugar dissolves completely. 6. Add ice cubes to the bowl and mix well. 7. Taste the pani and adjust the salt, sugar, and spice levels according to your preference. 8. Serve the sweet and spicy pani in a...

  Sev Papdi Chaat is a popular Indian street food that is a savory snack made with crispy papdi, boiled potatoes, chickpeas, yogurt, chutneys, and sev. Here's a simple recipe to make Sev Papdi Chaat: Ingredients: - 20-25 papdi - 2 boiled potatoes, peeled and chopped - 1/2 cup boiled chickpeas - 1/2 cup plain yogurt - 2-3 tbsp green chutney - 2-3 tbsp tamarind chutney - 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder - 1/2 tsp red chili powder - Salt to taste - 1/2 cup sev - Finely chopped coriander leaves for garnish Instructions: 1. Arrange the papdi on a plate. 2. Top each papdi with some boiled potatoes and boiled chickpeas. 3. Drizzle some plain yogurt on top of the papdi. 4. Add some green chutney and tamarind chutney over the yogurt. 5. Sprinkle some roasted cumin powder, red chili powder, and salt on top of the chaat. 6. Add a generous amount of sev on top of the chaat. 7. Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves. 8. Serve immediately and enjoy the delicious Sev Papdi Chaat. You can adjust...

 I ngredients: For Vadas: - 1 cup urad dal (split black lentils) - Salt to taste - 1/2 tsp cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing) - Oil for deep frying For Yogurt: - 2 cups yogurt - 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder - 1/2 tsp red chilli powder - Salt to taste - 2 tbsp sugar For Toppings: - Green chutney - Tamarind chutney - Chopped coriander leaves - Roasted cumin powder - Red chilli powder Instructions: 1. Wash and soak urad dal for 4-5 hours. 2. Drain the water and grind the dal into a smooth paste using a little water if required. 3. Add salt, cumin seeds, and asafoetida to the batter and mix well. 4. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. 5. Wet your hand and take a small portion of the batter and drop it in the hot oil. Repeat with the remaining batter. 6. Deep fry the vadas until they turn golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels and keep aside. 7. In a bowl, whisk the yogurt until smooth. 8. Add roasted cumin powder, red chilli powder, salt, and sugar to the ...

  Yummy Haleem made from Shan Brand Haleem Mix Can also be prepared without meat for the vegetarians. Recipe Link is below  https://www.shanfoods.com/product/recipe-mixes/haleem/easy-cook-haleem-mix/

Bharela Baingan Recipe: Stuffed Brinjal Recipe with Chana ka Atta: Ingredients: - 6-8 small brinjals (eggplants) - 1 cup roasted chana ka atta (gram flour) - 1/2 tsp turmeric powder - 1 tsp red chili powder - 1 tsp coriander powder - 1 tsp cumin powder - Salt to taste - Oil for cooking - Coriander leaves for garnishing Instructions: 1. Wash the brinjals and make a plus (+) sign cut on the top of each brinjal. Do not cut the brinjals completely. 2. In a mixing bowl, add chana ka atta, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, salt, and mix well by adding water and making a paste for stuffing in Brinjal pieces. 3. Stuff each brinjal with this mixture and keep them aside. 4. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds,hing,Jeera And let it splutter and then add  ginger garlic paste then add the extra paste of the stuffed brinjals and mix well. Then add the stuffed Brinjal and Cook on low flame for 5 minutes. Ensure there are no lumps formed else the dish will get...

Plain DOSA recipe Ingredients: - 2 cups idli rice - 1 cup urad dal (split black gram) - 1 tsp fenugreek seeds (methi dana) - Salt to taste - Oil for cooking Instructions: 1. Wash the idli rice and urad dal separately and soak them in water for 6 hours. Soak the fenugreek seeds along with the urad dal. 2. Drain the water from the soaked rice and grind it in a blender with water to make a smooth batter. The consistency of the batter should be slightly thin compared to pancake batter. 3. Drain the water from the soaked urad dal and fenugreek seeds and grind them together with water to make a smooth batter. The consistency of this batter should be fluffy and light. 4. Mix both the batters together in a large container and add salt. Mix well and keep the batter aside for fermentation for 8-10 hours or overnight. 5. Once the batter has fermented, mix it well and add water to get a pouring consistency. 6. Heat a non-stick tawa or a cast-iron griddle and spread some oil on it. Use a ladle to p...

 KANDA bhajiya Onion Bhajiya: Ingredients: - 2 large onions, thinly sliced - 1 cup chickpea flour (besan) - 1/4 cup rice flour - 1 tsp red chili powder - 1/2 tsp turmeric powder - 1 tsp cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp ajwain seeds - Salt to taste - Oil for deep frying Instructions: 1. In a mixing bowl, add the sliced onions, chickpea flour, rice flour, red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, ajwain seeds, and salt to taste. Mix well. 2. Gradually add water to the mixture until you get a thick batter consistency. 3. Heat the oil in a deep frying pan on medium flame. 4. Using a spoon or your hands, drop small portions of the batter into the hot oil. 5. Fry the bhajiyas until they turn golden brown and crispy. 6. Drain the excess oil and transfer the bhajiyas to a serving plate. 7. Serve hot with mint chutney or ketchup. Aloo Pakora Aloo Pakoda: Ingredients: - 2 large potatoes, peeled and sliced - 1 cup chickpea flour (besan) - 1/4 cup rice flour - 1 tsp red chili powder - 1/2 tsp turme...

Street Style Pav Bhaji Recipe (Simplified with Potatoes Only) Ingredients: For the Bhaji: - 4 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed - 2 medium onions, finely chopped - 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped - 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste - 2-3 green chilies, finely chopped - 2 tbsp pav bhaji masala - 1 tsp turmeric powder - 1 tsp red chili powder - 1 tsp cumin seeds - 2 tbsp butter - 2 tbsp oil - Salt to taste - Fresh coriander leaves, chopped (for garnish) - Lemon wedges (for garnish) For the Pav: - 8 pav buns - Butter for toasting **Instructions:** 1. Prepare the Potatoes:    - Boil the potatoes until soft. Mash them and set aside. 2. Cook the Bhaji:    - Heat 2 tbsp of oil and 2 tbsp of butter in a large pan or kadai.    - Add 1 tsp of cumin seeds and let them splutter.    - Add the finely chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.    - Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute until the raw smell disappears.   ...

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Aloo Paratha Recipe: Ingredients: - 2 cups wheat flour - 1 cup boiled and mashed potatoes - 1 tsp red chili powder - 1 tsp coriander powder - 1/2 tsp cumin powder - 1 tsp amchur powder (dry mango powder) - Salt to taste - Water as required - Oil or ghee for cooking Instructions: 1. In a mixing bowl, add wheat flour, Gradually add water and knead the dough until it is soft and pliable. 2.To make potato mixture , take boiled and mashed potatoes, add red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, amchur powder, salt and mix well. 3. Divide the dough into equal portions and roll each portion into a ball. 4. Take a ball of dough and roll it out into a small circle. 5. Place a spoonful of the potato mixture in the center of the circle. 6. Bring the edges of the circle together to cover the filling and form a ball. 7. Roll out the ball again into a circle. 8. Heat a tawa or griddle and place the rolled-out paratha on it. 9. Cook the paratha until it is golden brown on both sides, applying ...

White coconut chutney is a popular South Indian condiment that is typically served with dosa, idli, and other Indian dishes. Here's a simple recipe to make white coconut chutney at home: Ingredients: - 1 cup grated coconut - 1/2 cup roasted chana dal - 2-3 green chilies - 1 small piece of ginger - Salt to taste - Water as needed - For tempering: 1 tsp oil, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds, a pinch of hing (asafoetida), a few curry leaves Instructions: 1. In a blender or food processor, grind the grated coconut, roasted chana dal, green chilies, ginger, and salt to a smooth paste. 2. Add water as needed to achieve the desired consistency. 3. Transfer the chutney to a serving bowl. 4. For tempering, heat oil in a small pan, add mustard seeds, and let them splutter. 5. Add hing and curry leaves and fry for a few seconds. 6. Pour the tempering over the chutney and mix well. 7. Your white coconut chutney is ready to serve!    

Peas pulao is a popular Indian rice dish that is easy to make and delicious to eat. Here's a simple recipe to make peas pulao at home: Ingredients: - 1 cup basmati rice - 1 1/2 cups water - 1/2 cup green peas - 1 onion, thinly sliced - 1 tsp cumin seeds - 1 cinnamon stick - 2-3 cloves - 2-3 cardamom pods - 1 bay leaf - 1 tsp ginger garlic paste - 1-2 green chilies, slit - 2 tbsp ghee or oil - Salt to taste Instructions: 1. Wash the rice in water and soak it for 15-20 minutes. 2. Heat the ghee or oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds. 3. When the cumin seeds start to splutter, add the cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods, and bay leaf. Fry for a few seconds. 4. Add the sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown. 5. Add the ginger garlic paste and green chilies and fry for a minute. 6. Add the green peas and fry for a minute. 7. Drain the water from the soaked rice and add it to the pan. 8. Fry the rice for a minute until it is coated with the masala. 9. Add the water and s...

Yummy recipe, tried from YouTube . Do try it out :) https://youtu.be/k7pdHYhgjAw  

  RECIPE: Apply some Tomato Sauce on bread,add capsicum,olives,grated cheese,chopped chillies and chopped onions(optional) Sprinkle some salt,oregano,pepper powder,chilli flakes and grill it or fry in a pan with butter.

  Fry chopped onions in oil, add some ginger garlic paste, cloves, pepper balls, bay leaves. Once the onions are light, add tomato paste, then add salt, haldi, chilli powder, pepper powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, chicken Masala powder, then add chicken pcs and  chopped potatoes. Mix well. Add water as required. Close the lid. Let it cook for 2 whistles in pressure cooker.  Add some lime juice before serving with white rice or roti.  Make the gravy thick if u prefer to have with roti.  You can marinate the chicken before cooking if you prefer.