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  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

  American ,  Aussie ,  British ,  Christmas ,  Cuisines ,  Diwali ,  Easy Recipes ,  Festive Recipes ,  Jams/Sauces ,  Kids Recipe ,  Kids Special ,  Recipes ,  Recipes by Sunidhi ,  Side dish ,  Thanksgiving ,  World Cuisine Cranberry Jam is sweet and sour bread spread. It has a rich and vibrant color that kids or even adults fall for it. Try this recipe for this Thanksgiving. Cranberries are in season now but are very sour and leaves a bitter taste when eaten raw. Tried this jam with fennel or saunf, to give it a very earthy aroma. Its easy to make with just 5 ingredients. Cranberries is a popular superfood with 87% water content, 12% Carbs and moderate levels of Vitamin C and Dietary fiber. It has antioxidants which are good for immunity, reduces blood pressure. It reduces the risk of certain cancers and UTIs. As its holiday time and families get ready for Thanksgiving and Christmas festivities, this Cranberry Fennel Jam can be a nice delish addition to the festive dinner table. A

 Soups is kind of liquid food which is served either hot or cold. Its primarily water boiled with pureed fruits, vegetables or meat until the flavours are extracted or infused in water. Tomato soup has tomatoes as its main ingredients. Its rich, luxurious and silky in taste. To give it another texture i added noodles this time. You can substitute noodles with rice noodles, rice or even pasta.  Its topped with dry mint to give it a nice minty flavour. Check out other soup recipes: Tomato and Carrot Soup Peas and Mint Soup Mixed Veg Lemon Soup Chicken Clear Soup TOMATO NOODLE SOUP INGREDIENTS:  6 Red Tomatoes chopped 1 Onion Chopped 5 – 6 Cloves of Garlic Chopped 1 Cup Noodles 2 Teaspoon Butter/Ghee 1/2 Teaspoon Sugar Salt to taste Black Pepper to taste 3 Cups of Water 2 Tablespoon Fresh Cream A Pinch of Dry Mint PREPARATION TIME: 15 minutes HOW TO PREPARE: Pre boil noodles to  70 % Melt butter in a pan and add chopped garlic Once garlic is turned brown add chopped Onions, cook until tra

  Chutney is an essential part of any meal. They are made up of different fruits and vegetables or sometimes even the peel of the vegetable.  Its a pureed form or paste form of any fruit or veggie with spices and even a tempuring sometimes. Chutneys add a extra taste or dimention to a meal. Today its Mango chutney, which is sweet in taste and is made up of half ripe or ripe mango. I have added paprika or red chilli too, for a spicy taste.  Looks so delectable and tempting. You can use Mango Chutney as a spread on bread or as a marinade for various meat cuts. Mango Chutney goes well with chicken wings, pork, and beef too. I have not used vinegar as i am making in a small quantity to last a few days or probably a couple of weeks in refrigerator. Lets get started! INGREDIENTS: 2 Ripe Mangoes 2 Tablespoon Oil 1/2 Cup Sugar /Jaggery 2 Dry Red Chillies 1 Teaspoon Panchphoran ( A mix of Cumin, Fenugreek, Fennel, Black Mustard and Nigella Seeds) 4-5 Peppercorns 1 Bay Leaves 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin

  Tinda is a famous south asian vegetable which belongs to the gourd family.  Its a Indian squash or baby pumpkin which is green in colour.  It holds the shape of an apple so also known as Apple Gourd. It is a superfood full of health benefits. It has many anti-inflamatory agents which helps in controlling blood pressure and heart diseases. It is full of fiber and has increased water content which keeps body cool and healthy. It also increases urinary flow and helps relieve toxins from the kidney. INGREDIENTS: 250 gms Tinda / Apple Gourd 1 Large Onion 1 Tomato 1 Teaspoon Jeera / Cumin Seeds 1/2 Teaspoon Haldi / Turmeric 1 Teaspoon Jeera / Cumin Powder 1/2 Teaspoon Dhaniya / Coriander Powder 1/2 Teaspoon Lal Mirch / Red Chilli Powder 1/2 Teaspoon Amchoor / Dry Mango Powder Salt as per taste 2 Tablespoon Oil 1/2 Cup Fried Onions Fresh Coriander or Mint for Garnish Fresh Green Chilli for Garnish PREPARATION TIME: 20 Minutes WATCH VIDEO RECIPE (Tinde ki Sabzi) –  https://youtu.be/s0rlL3qBD

  Soya Chunks are made of soy flour from which oil has been extracted. Soya Chunks are rich in Omega 3, polyunsaturated fats, proteins, calcium and iron. Soy has a high fibre content which increases metabolism, keeps stomach full for a long time and aids in easy digestion. But taking them in large quantities may damages liver as it increases the uric acid in body . I have added other veggies too to complete  or increase the nutrient content. This is easy recipe and can be made for parties as well or made regularly. Its a one pot meal recipe so less utensils are used! INGREDIENTS: 2 Cups Basmati Rice 1 Cup Soy Chunks 1 Large Potato 1 Onion 1/2 Cup Peas 1/2 Cup Carrots 1/4 Cup Beans 1/4 Cup Corn 1-2 Bay Leaves 2-3 Cloves 2-3 Cardamom 1 Star anise 1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds 1 Teaspoon Ginger Garlic paste 1 Teaspoon Cumin Powder 1/2 Teaspoon Red Chilly Powder 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric 1/2 Teaspoon Garam Masala Salt as per taste 2 Tablespoon Oil Coriander for Garnish PREPARATION TIME: 45 Minutes HO

  Laddoos  or a small sweet ball, originated in Indian Subcontinent. It is made out of  a combination of flour, nuts, ghee, and sweetner. It was originally used for medicinal purposes. Laddoos are delectable to the tongue and is liked by all ages. Laddoos are of many varieties and each fulfill a nutrient in the body. basically these laddoos are immunity and strength builders.  One can make Ragi laddoos (whole wheat +ragi), Mueseli Laddoos (whole wheat + Mueseli) , Methi laddoos ( Whole wheat + Methi powder) etc. Laddoos are also known as panjiri laddoos or Jaape ke laddoos. This variety has a number of ayurvedic or natural strenght giving ingredients like Cloves, Nutmeg, mace, Kamarkas Edible gum etc.  It is the most common variety as its given to new mothers or lactating mothers. Today we are preparing Whole Wheat and Flaxseed Laddoos! Flaxseeds are rich in Omega 3 and dietary Fiber. Flaxseed improves Cholestrol and Lowers Blood Pressure. INGREDIENTS:  2 1/2 Cup Atta or Whole Wheat 1/