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Rose cookies is a crunchy snack which is a favourite among all generations. Its very less sweet and can be enjoyed with tea as well as after meal snack!  Its different designs makes it very popular among kids and adults.  Its origin is to be believed as an Anglo Indian snack, which is mostly made during Christmas and now since its gained popularity, its now been prepared widely during Diwali as well. Look like a gourmet snack to eat and gift friends and family during festive days. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup rice flour 1/4 cup All purpose flour 1/3 cup powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 teaspoon nigella seeds 1 cup coconut milk Water as needed PREPARATION TIME : 30 mins HOW TO PREPARE: Heat oil in a wok. In a bowl add rice flour, all purpose flour, and powdered sugar, mix well. Then add vanilla extract, nigella seeds, coconut milk and 1/2 cup water. Mix well until there are no lumps. Add water slowly and make a dosa batter like consistency  Dip the mould or Rose cookie maker in the o

  Overnight oats is the Easiest, Delicious, Superfood loaded breakfast that is quickest to make. Anyone can try their hands in it. Its a favourite among young people, but its sweet. Natural sugar from fruits or honey, maple syrup, chocolate or even nuts. People do get tired of eating that much sweet early in the morning.  So here's presenting the savoury version of overnight oats, with fresh cucumber, carrot, ginger, Cilantro and pomegranate seeds. The Tadka adds to the savouriness of the dish. The Asafoetida, paprika and curry leaves add a whole lot of flavour. I know your mouth might be salivating, listening to all that deliciousness... So here is the recipe... INGREDIENTS: 1/2 Cup Oats 2 Teaspoon Chia Seeds 1 Cup Yogurt 1/2 Cup Cucumber 1/4 Cup Pomegranate Seeds Few Curry Leaves 1 Teaspoon Mustard Seeds 1 Green Chilly 1 Carrot 1" Ginger 1/4 Cup Cilantro Leaves 1 Dry Red Chilly Salt to Taste Black Pepper to Taste 1/4 Teaspoon Paprika Pinch of Hing/ Asafoetida 2 Teaspoon Oil

  Coconut laddoos are a popular Indian sweet made with grated coconut, sugar, and cardamom powder. They are usually prepared during festivals and celebrations. According to a popular origin story, ladoos can be traced back to 300-500 BCE. It is said that Sushruta, an ancient Indian physician used the sweet to give ayurvedic medicines to his patients.  In terms of nutritional benefits, coconut laddoos contain  moderate amounts of dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals . Coconut is a rich source of MCT's but also high in calories and sugar, and should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet. INGREDIENTS 2 cups of desiccated coconut 1/2 cup coarsely crushed nuts ( Almonds, Pistachios, Cashews) 1 cup of sweetened condensed milk 1/2 teaspoon of cardamom powder 1/4 cup of desiccated coconut (for rolling) TIME TO PREPARE: 15 Minutes HOW TO PREPARE In a mixing bowl, combine the desiccated coconut, Crushed nuts, sweetened condensed milk, and cardamom powder. Mix well until the m

  Meditterean Chickpea stew is a super easy one pot recipe. Its hearty and comforting, easy on tummy yet super yummy. Its super rich in veggies. You can add any veggies like spinach, carrots, celery or even potatoes. Its healthy and delicious stew coming from the meditterean region. INGREDIENTS:  11/2 Cup Boiled Chickpeas  1 Cup Zucchini   1 Cup Eggplant  1 Cup Onion  1 Cup Tomato  2 Teaspoon Garlic   1 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning  1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric  Salt to taste  Black Pepper to taste   1 Tablespoon Olive Oil  Parsley to Garnish  PREPARATION TIME: 45 Minutes HOW TO PREPARE: Wash and cut Zucchini, Eggplant into cubes Chop Garlic, onions and Tomatoes Heat oil add chopped Garlic, saute until golden Add in Onions and Tomatoes, saute until soft Add in all chopped veggies and cook for 2-3 minutes Add Spices - Black Pepper powder, Salt, Italian Seasoning and Turmeric  Pour in 11/2 Cup of Boiled Chickpeas Give everything a good boil for 10- 15 minutes Garnish with Parsley Serve hot with T

Bharwa Lal Mirch is one of my favourite pickle. Since i've moved to US i had been craving this achchar. My Nani used to make this pickle in a very authentic Punjabi style. It was one of the staple side dishes in the breakfast with plain parathas. My mouth is watering just by writing about it, i can feel the taste ... yum This Lal Mirch or Red chilli comes in the market typically from November to March. Try this pickle, its super easy and super tasty. INGREDIENTS:  1lb Big Red Chillis  1/2 Cup Coriander seeds  1/2 Cup Mustard Seeds  1/2 Cup Fennel Seeds  1/2 Cup Cumin Seeds  1/3 cup Fenugreek seeds  1/3 Cup Onion Seeds  1/3 Cup Carom seeds  1/2 Cup Dried Mango Powder  3 Tablespoon Turmeric  Black Salt to taste  Salt to taste  Mustard Oil to cover the Chillies PREPARATION TIME: 45 Minutes HOW TO PREPARE: Wash and dry the red chillies well Cut the stalk and empty out all seeds to make it a hollow cylinder Dry roast the seeds - Coriander, Mustard, Fennel, Cumin, and Fenugreek, until sl

  Biryani and Pulao are both rice dishes and cooked with vegetables or meat in aromatic spices.  Here i have created Chana Veg Pulyani, which is a fusion of Pulao and Biryani. Pulyani is cooked with soaked rice with vegetables and white chana or chickpeas in rich biryani masala and aromatic biryani essence. The cooking method is just the same as pulao is cooked so tried a new name for this dish - Pulyani! Biryani vs Pulao Biryani is cooked with par boiled rice , whereas pulao is cooked with raw rice in fragnant water until rice is cooked. Biryani is cooked with an assortment of whole and grounded spices and pulao is cooked with not much spices. VIDEO  RECIPE -  https://youtu.be/dGeiWQSP740 INGREDIENTS: 2 Cup Basmati Rice 1 Onion 1 1/2 Cup White Chana / Chickpeas 1/2 Cup Corn 1/2 Cup Peas 1/4 Cup Carrot 1 Cup Beaten / Whipped Curd 2 Teaspoon Ginger Garlic paste 1 Teaspoon Cumin / Jeera Seeds 6-8 Black Peppercorns / Kali mirch 3-4 Cardamom / Elaichi 1 Star Anise / fool 2 Bay Leaves / Te