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                                                Mushroom Tikka Masala is a Mughlai or North Indian Curry which has grilled or sauteed marinated Mushrooms. Mushrooms are marinated in Tikka Masala batter and then grilled till golden in colour. The curry is the similar to the world famous Indian recipe’s curry – The Butter Chicken! This Rich, Creamy Punjabi recipe will make you salivate for more. The Mushrooms are soft and just melt in your mouth. INGREDIENTS: FOR MUSHROOM MARINATION: 250 gms Mushroom 6 Teaspoon Thick Curd 1/2 Teaspoon Garam Masala 1/2 Teaspoon Chaat Masala 1/2 Teaspoon Jeera Powder 1 Teaspoon Red Chilly Powder 1/8 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder 1 Lemon Juice 1 1/2 Teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste 1/2 Teaspoon Ajwain ( Carom Seeds) 1 Tablespoon Besan (Gram Flour) 1 Tablespoon Oil 1/2 Teaspoon Black Salt Salt to taste FOR MUSHROOM TIKKA MASALA CURRY 1/2 Cup Onions Finely Chopped 1 Teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste 3 Tomatoes 10 Cashewnuts 1/2 Capsicum 1 Tablespoon Dry Fenugreek ( Kasuri

                                                Every Indian household makes tomato chutney according to their tastes and culture. This Tomato Chutney is from the South India. Its delicious and has sweet, spicy and tangy flavours, the tempering gives an added texture to the chutney. Tomato Chutney is a simple, quick and a staple chutney in South Indian Breakfast Recipes like Idli, dosa, Pongal and Appams. INGREDIENTS: 3 Tomatoes Chopped 1 Onion Chopped 3-4 Dry Red Chillies 2-3 Garlic Cloves 1 Tablespoon Chana Daal/Bengal Gram 1 Tablespoon Urad Daal/Skinned Black Gram 1/2 Teaspoon Jeera/Cumin Seeds 2-3 Whole Black Pepper 1/2 Teaspoon Haldi/Turmeric Powder Salt to taste 1 Tablespoon Oil FOR TEMPERING: 2 Teaspoon Oil 1 Teaspoon Rai/Mustard Seeds 1/2 Teaspoon Urad Daal/Skinned Black Gram A Pinch of Hing/Asafoetida Few Curry Leaves PREPARATION TIME: 10 Minutes HOW TO PREPARE: Heat Oil in a pan and crackle Jeera and Black pepper Add both chana and urad daal, roast till slightly golden Add ga

Bitter Gourd or Karela in Hindi is well known for its bitter taste and has numerous health benefits. It typically is a tropical vine plant and belongs to the squash family. It has cancer destroying capabilities, lowers blood cholestrol, aids in weight, and reduces blood sugar as well. Stuffed Bitter gourd or bharwan karela is a delicacy from North India, especially from Punjab and Himachal regions. You can stuff karela with paneer, potatoes, onion masala and even meat mince. Traditionally the stuffed bitter gourd is tied with a washed thread so that the stuffing doesn’t come out will cooking /frying the bitter gourd. It is an experience in itself when you get to untie the karela on your plate to see what is stuffed inside. Its like opening up a birthday present. The experience of touch, look and taste is beyond comparable. Stuffing bitter gourd and tying it does consume time and requires patience. In this fast pace life, people do not want to spend time in cooking such recipes like stu

Ragi or Finger Millet is a Gluten-free, whole grain, rich in fiber that helps in weight loss, indigestion and diabetes. Ragi is a rich source of Calcium, Vitamin D and other amino acids helps lower cholesterol levels.  Finger Millet is easy to digest and Tryptophan amino acid present in Ragi produces the relaxing effect on body. Ragi being a staple food in southern India is majorly eaten especially with Sambhar, chicken curry or saaru or any curry. It becomes a complete meal in itself.  Protein and fat from chicken, good carbs and fibre from Ragi balls or Ragi Mudde  – It is a complete balanced meal! These beautifull looking steamed Ragi balls / Ragi Mudde when broken down in spicy and scrumptious chicken curry  flavoured with fenugreek or /methi  leafs, with a lick of green mint and coriander chutney,  creates a explosion of flavours and textures in your mouth. Its an experience! INGREDIENTS : RAGI BALLS/MUDDE: 1 Cup Ragi Flour 3 Cups Water 2 Tablespoon Ghee Salt as required 1/2 Cup W

T his soft and spongy, little piece of art is a beauty on plate, with swirly swirls or waves of chocolate cake with the banana cake and added rich texture of  walnuts.  Well if you are craving for banana cake  and chocolate cake  both, then this delicious Banana Walnut Marble cake is the answer. Bake this beauty to perfection with sugarfree granules or zero calorie sugar or artificial sweetener and enjoy a less calorie version of  the super moist Banana Walnut Marble cake.  Try making your own design or swirls, its pretty much fun thing to do with kids and family. When your cake turns out to be the centrepiece of the table, you are the one who is most proud.  Happy Baking! INGREDIENTS: 1 2/3 Cups All Purpose Flour 1/3 Cup All Purpose Flour for dusting Walnuts 4 Teaspoon Cocoa Powder 1 Cup Sugar / Artifical Sweetner 1 Cup Vegetable Oil 2 Eggs 2 Ripe Bananas 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Essence 1/2 Cup Milk 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder Pinch of Salt 1/2 Cup Walnuts PREPARATION TIME: 50 Minutes HOW TO

Rainbow Salad is one healthy way to get more vegetables in your food. Kids as well as adults love the pop of colors and is a nutritious and delicious option of healthy food.  Seeds being the superfood, add crunch and a nutty texture to the whole salad. This low fat rainbow salad has all the food colors like, red, green, purple, orange etc. which is necessary for the body as it contains all the nutrients a body requires. Rainbow foods provides nutrients like Vitamin C, Fibre, Beta-Carotene, Lycopene and folate etc. This Salad is rich in potassium and dietary fibre. INGREDIENTS: 1 Cup Napa Cabbage 2 Cup Iceburg Lettuce 1 Cup Red Cabbage 1 Cucumber 2 Tomatoes 1 Avacado 1/4 Cup Walnuts 1 Tablespoon Sesame seeds 1 Tablespoon Pumpkin Seeds Fresh chopped coriander Salt to taste Black Pepper to taste 1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar PREPARATION TIME: 15 minutes HOW TO PREPARE: In a bowl, throw roughly chopped Napa cabbage and Iceberg Lettuce Add Shredded red cabbage and freshly chopped coriander

Sabudana cutlets or Sago vadas are traditional deep fried snack recipe from the western and eastern region of India. Sabudana cutlets are crunchy from outside and soft from inside. It is a quick and easy snack with teatime and is healthy and nutritious. To make it more healthy and calorie less, I have baked it instead of deep frying.  Best served with green Mint Chutney and Masala Tea. Recipe of Mint Chutney –   https://www.desispiceworld.com/cuisines/coriander-mint-chutney/ Recipe of Masala Tea –  https://youtu.be/E3cRUz2bWP4 INGREDIENTS: 1 Cup Sabudana / Tapioca Pearls 2 Potatoes 1 Green Chilly 1/2 Cup Fresh Coriander 1/2 Teaspoon Jeera / Cumin 1/2 Teaspoon Roasted Coriander seeds 1/4 Cup Roasted Peanuts (Optional) 1 Lemon Juice 1/4 Teaspoon Jeera/Cumin Grounded Salt to taste Black pepper to taste PREPARATION TIME:  8 hours HOW TO PREPARE: Soak Sabudana pearls in water for about 4-5 hours. Coarsely ground roasted Peanuts and keep aside Boil potatoes, peel and mash them Drain Sabudana