Easy to make French Beans sabzi to be served hot with chapatis or plain dal and rice. Ingredients for French Beans Sabzi: Oil – 2-3 Tbsp Asafoetida – a pinch Cumin – 1 Tsp Mustard Seeds – 1 Tsp French Beans – 300 grams washed & chopped Potato – 1 medium cubed Green Chillis –…
Kanda Poha
A quick fix for a simple breakfast dish or a meal. Very easy to make and yummy! Ingredients for Kanda Poha: Oil – 3-4 Tbsp Onion – 1 medium finely chopped Poha/Flattened Rice – 3 Cups washed and strained Whole Peanuts – ¼ Cup optional Salt – 1 Tsp or to taste Sugar – 1…
Rose & Saffron Malai Sandwich
This Diwali Season, let’s make this mouthwatering dessert recipe of Rose & Saffron Malai sandwiches! It’s easy to make and be assured you will surely amaze your guests and loved ones with this delicacy. Rose & Saffron Malai Sandwich Recipe Ingredients for making Paneer: Milk – 4 Cups Lemon Juice – 1 ½ Lemon Cold…
Aloo Paratha
Make this tempting recipe of Aloo Paratha and enjoy with a generous helping of butter, yogurt or mango pickle. Adding grated cheese as a variation will make this paratha even more tempting! Ingredients for potato stuffing: Oil – 2 Tbsp Onion – 1 medium finely chopped Salt – ½ Tbsp Ginger-Garlic & Green Chilli –…
Dal Makhani
Make the restaurant version of Dal Makhani right at your home, a perfect combination of mixed dal/lentils with butter and cream will create a lip smacking punjabi delicacy. Ingredients: Whole Urad Dal – 1 Cup Rajma/Kidney Beans – ¼ cup Water – ½ – ¾ Cup Ghee – 2 Tbsp Asafoetida/Hing – ¼ Tsp Cinnamon…
Matar Paneer
Restaurant style Matar Paneer, a lip smacking vegetarian gravy dish loved by one and all. Enjoy the recipe and do let us know what you think. Ingredients: For Ground paste: Oil – 2 Tbsp Onion – 1 sliced Garlic – 7-8 cloves Ginger – 1 Inch piece Green Chillis – 1-2 Tomato – 1 sliced…
Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish
Impress your Valentine this week with this extremely easy to make and delightful dessert loved by all. Ingredients: Frozen Puff Pastry – 2 sheets Cream Cheese – 8 Oz Sugar – ½ Cup Vanilla Extract – 1 Tsp Strawberry Jam – 2 Tbsp Strawberries – 4-5 finely chopped Egg – 1 + 1 Tbsp water…
Til Laddus/ Sesame Brittle Spheres
Til Laddus are really easy to make and are a delicacy during the kite flying festival known as “Makar Sankranti” in India. Ingredients: Sesame Seeds/Til – 1 Cup Jaggery – 1 Cup Cardamom Powder – ½ Tsp Water – ¼ Cup Ghee – 1 Tbsp Method: 1. Heat pan on medium heat and roast sesame…
Arabic Coffee
A simple yet exquisite beverage, both Arabic coffee and Turkish coffee are made in a similar way. All that is different is, the coffee powder. Ingredients: Arabic Coffee Powder – 2 Tablespoons Spring Water – 4 ounces Sugar – 3/4 Teaspoon Method: 1. Put the room temperature water, coffee powder and sugar in an ibrik….
Nutella Stuffed Pancakes
Learn how to make yummy Pancakes with a twist of Nutella in a few minutes with this simple recipe. Ingredients for Nutella-stuffed Pancakes: All-purpose Flour – 1 Cup White Sugar – 2 Tbsp Baking Powder – 1 Tbsp Salt – ½ Tsp Melted Butter – 2 Tbsp Warm Milk – 1 Cup Vanilla Extract –…
Gavar/ Cluster Beans
Three versions of preparing Cluster Beans/Gavar recipe. Not many people like to eat this vegetable, but I’m sure you’ll like at least one of the versions I have prepared. I have learnt all three recipes from my mom and like many people even I never ate this until my mom made a new version with…
Gajar Halwa
There is nothing more indulging than a warm, delicious bowl of dessert. One of the Indian favorites, if made right, is Gajar Halwa. Succulent shredded Carrots & added richness of Mava, Milk & Chopped almonds/pistachios/raisins & a little bit of Saffron does all the magic. Ingredients: Shredded Carrots – 500 grams Shredded Mava – 250…
Paneer Bhurji
Extremely delicious, can be made in a jiffy and a perfect meal option for a busy week! Can be enjoyed warm with plain rice and or chapati, phulka. Leftovers can be used to make stuffed parathas or creative Paneer Bhurji Fillo Bites! Ingredients for Paneer Bhurji: Paneer – 10oz, grated Onion – 1 finely chopped…
Palak Paneer
How about some garlicky Palak Paneer recipe today? For garlic lovers, I am sure you all will enjoy this recipe. Enjoy warm with plain rice and or chapati, phulka! Ingredients for Palak Paneer: Paneer – 10oz, cubed Onion – ¼ Cup finely chopped Tomato – ¼ Cup finely chopped Spinach leaves – 18oz Garlic –…
Kala Jamun
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Rose Falooda
Quench your thirst with this delectable and beautiful glass of Rose Falooda, a popular beverage made with rose flavored milk and other ingredients. Easy to make and loved by all, do try and let us know! Ingredients for Rose Falooda: Rose Syrup – 5-6 Tbsp Falooda Sev – 2 Tbsp Basil Seeds/Sabja – 1 Tsp…
Chicken Biryani
Treat your loved ones with some delicious Chicken Biryani! An easy to make preparation, give it a try and I’m sure it will tickle your loved ones taste buds. Ingredients for Chicken Biryani: For Making Rice: Long Grain Basmati Rice – 3 Cups Salt – ½ Tbsp Water – 10 Cups Bay Leaf – 1…
Roti/Chapati/Fulka/Phulka
Roti/Phulka/Chapati is something that I cannot survive without! It is a staple diet in many homes in India. I remember when I tried to make rotis in India; they came out pretty good but were in all shapes and sizes! It takes a lot of practice to get the rotis in a round/circular shape but…
Dhania Jeera Powder
Another basic building block for good Indian Cooking. Dhania-Jeera powder (also known as, corriander-cumin powder) is one of the quintessential building blocks of most Indian cooking recopies. This powder is used in many a Biryani (rice dish with meat or vegetables and a flavor of spices mixed in), curries and even some dry roasted foods….
Chicken Salad Sandwich
A simple Chicken Salad Sandwich recipe for everyone! Sometimes, a quick and easy to make recipe idea is all you need on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Many folks have a hard time understanding how easy it is to make a quick meal like this sandwich. All it takes is a little bit of Mayo, boiled…
Chicken Curry
Why go to a restaurant where you would have to pay for something you make at home. This recipe though a little involved will have people showering you with compliments. After the first few morsels, you know you are going to be giving those restaurants a run for their money. Ingredients for Chicken Curry: Chicken…
Ginger Garlic Paste
Learn how to make Ginger Garlic paste at home used in most of the Indian recipes. This is what brings the finger licking good flavor to any food cooked on a stove. Many Indian recipes call for this mixture and it is a common practice for people to make this mixture in bulk and store…
Paneer Fillo Bites
Got some leftover Paneer Bhurji? No worries, make these super easy & delicious Paneer Fillo Bites. A finger food/appetizer hit at any party, get-together or with your loved ones! Ingredients for Paneer Bhurji Fillo Bites: Paneer Bhurji – 1 Cup Athens Mini Fillo Shells – 1 Pack (15 Shells) Green Pepper – ½ finely chopped…
Garam Masala Powder
Sure! You can buy this powder at the store. But you know that taste you remember from when you were a kid eating your mom’s home cooked food? Well, that taste came to you because your mom probably made her own home blend of Garam Masala powder. Literally translated, this would say Hot Mixture. From…
Potato Bhaji/Aloo Sabzi
This recipe will sure take you back to the memories of mamma’s home cooked food and remind you instantly of your school tiffin box. A simple and easy to make Potato Bhaji recipe, can be served with Chapati/Puri or plain rice and Dal. Ingredients for Potato Bhaji: Boiled Potatoes – 2 nos Olive Oil –…
Masoor/ Brown Skinned Lentils
A Classic example of good ol’ homely cooking! This authentic delicacy will have you licking your fingers, goes well with plain white rice. Ladles and Leaves presents Masoor/Brown skinned Lentils! Ingredients for Masoor/Brown skinned Lentils: Masoor/Brown skinned Lentils – 1 Cup Water – 3 Cups + 1 Cup Salt – 1 ½ Tsp Onions –…
Caramel Custard Flan
Yummy and melt in mouth Caramel Custard Flan for your taste-buds today! Ingredients for Caramel Custard Flan: Milk – 2 Cups Sugar (for Caramel) – ¼ Cup Sugar (for Milk) – ¼ Cup Vanilla Extract – ¾ Tsp Salt – a pinch Eggs – 3 Method: 1. Add Sugar in a pan and keep stirring…
Gulab Jamun
Why go to the restaurant when you can make some seriously awesome and delicious Gulab Jamuns at home? When describing the Gulab Jamuns, one might say they are spheres of dough deep-fried in oil and then soaked in sugar syrup. However, that would be a sinfully wrong way of describing such a succulent delicacy. Restaurants…
Khaman Dhokla
Easy to make Khaman Dhoklas! Steamed savory snack made with gram flour/chickpea flour, can be served with Green chutney. Extremely delicious and yummy, do give it a try! Ingredients for Khaman Dhokla: Chickpea Flour/Besan – 1 Cup Semolina/Rava – 1 ½ Tbsp Citric Acid – ½ Tsp Sugar – 2 Tbsp Salt – ½ Tsp…
Chicken Chilly Dry
Tired of curries & gravies? Try this dry Indo-Chinese chicken dish, mostly found in the Chinese food restaurants in India. You can replace the Chicken with Cauliflower or Paneer for a vegetarian twist to it! Ingredients for Chicken Chilly Dry: Marination Ingredients: Boneless Chicken – 250 grams Ginger Garlic Paste – ½ Tbsp Red Chilli…
Basil Chicken
Restaurant style Thai Basil Chicken, follow the exact recipe and you will get the taste you get at the restaurants. Ingredients for Basil Chicken: Chicken thigh meat – 1 lb. sliced Spring Onion stalks – 4-5 chopped Thai Basil – handful Garlic – 10 cloves Red Thai Chili – 4-6 (adjust as per taste) Oyster…
Dal/Lentil Soup
Tadka Dal for your taste-buds today, a simple yet flavorful lentil preparation! Ingredients for Dal: Toor Dal/Split Pigeon Peas – ½ Cup Tomato – ½ finely chopped Water – 1 ½ Cup Salt – ½ Tsp Turmeric – ¼ Tsp Cilantro – for Garnish Ingredients for Tempering: Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder – 1 Tsp Asafoetida…
Okra Fry
Bhindi/Okra/Lady’s fingers, whatever you wanna call it, this recipe will tantalize your taste buds! Ingredients for Okra Fry: Okra – 250 grams, slit lengthwise and chopped Onions – 2 finely chopped Olive Oil – 3 Tbsp Turmeric Powder – ½ Tsp Kashmiri Red Chili Powder – 1 Tsp (adjust as per taste) Salt – to…
Vegetable Pulao
Looking for a quick & easy Vegetable Pulao recipe on this busy weekday, look no further. Ready in minutes & wholesome, loved by one and all, Vegetable Pulao! Vegetable Pulao Recipe Ingredients for Vegetable Pulao: Basmati Rice – 1 ½ Cup Cooked Green Peas – ½ Cup Par-boiled Green Pepper – ½ chopped Ginger –…