Holi( Festival of Colours) is a Hindu spring festival celebrated in the Indian subcontinent. It signifies the victory of good over evil . It is also celebrated as a thanksgiving for a good harvest. It lasts for a night and a day, starting on the evening of the Purnima (full moon day) falling in the…
Category: North Indian
Spinach Lachcha Paratha
Lachcha Paratha is originated from Punjab, India. This is very popular healthy breakfast in India. Crispy, flaky, flavored with spices totally delicious & healthy. Lachcha Paratha can be made by various methods and also using different flours like total wheat flour, total all purpose flour, 1/2 part wheat flour and 1/2 part all purpose flour.Spinach…
Amritsari Stuffed Kulchas with Chole
Amritsari kulcha is originated from Amritsar Punjab. This is very popular breakfast/main course in India .Kulcha dough knead with yogurt and stuffed with spicy potato/paneer. Soft,hot kulcha( brushed with/ butter) and chole is one of the popular food in North India. Ingredients(Serving-4) For Dough- Whole wheat flour-2 cup Yogurt-1/2 cup Baking powder-1/2 tsp Salt-1/2 tsp…
Paneer(cottage cheese) Stuffed Bhatura with Chole
Chole Bhature is world famous recipe from Punjabi cuisine. Soft, fluffy Bhature made with all purpose flour and Chole made with spicy chickpeas .Both Chole and Bhatura are separate dishes eaten together.Chole Bhature is popular as street food in India,it can it as breakfast .Paneer (cottage cheese) stuffed bhatura is soft,fluffy and absolutely delicious. Ingredients(…
Teej and Ganesh Chaturthi Festival Sweets
Teej is a generic name for a number of festivals that are celebrated in western and nothern states of India.Haryali Teej begins third day of the bright half of the lunar month of Shraavana.Kajari Teej begins the third day of the dark fortnight of Bhadrapada.Hartalika Teej begins third day of the bright half of Bhadrapada.Teej…
Krishna Janmashtami Special
Krishna Janmastami is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna,the eighth avatar of Vishnu.It is also known as Gokulastami.Hindu celebrate Janmastami by fasting,singing,praying together preapairing and shairing special food,night vigils and visiting Krishna temples.Authintic Krishna Janmastami Prasad is here… Wheat Panjiri ladoo(wheat flour roasted with sugar,dry fruits,ghee) Coriander Panjiri Burfi Besan Ladoo…
Raksha Bandhan Special
Raksha Bandhan or simply Rakhi ,is an annual rite performed in South Asia.Rakhi is observed on the last day of the month of Shraavana.On this day ,sisters of all ages tie a thread or amulet called the Rakhi around the wrists of their brothers,ritually protecting their brothers,receiving a gift from them in return,and traditionally investing…
Paneer Chandni (Cottage cheese in white nutty gravy)
Paneer Chandni is Cottage cheese and nut base curry.First cottage cheese marinated then cooked in nutty gravy. Ingredients- For marination Cottage cheese(Paneer)-250 grams Hung curd- 2 tbsp White pepper powder-1 tsp Ginger -garlic paste-1/2 tsp Salt-1/2 tsp Roasted gram flour-1 tbsp Cooking oil-1 tsp For curry- Cashew nut – 6 to 7pieces Almond -6-7pieces Ginger…
Corn Paratha with Pumpkin Raita
Corn Paratha is best way to take corn in meal/breakfast.Corn paratha can make two way.First method , make dough with corn paste, spices and make parathas and second method make normal paratha dough , stuff with spicy corn paste .Make dough with corn paste is light compare to stuff corn paratha.Pumpkin is also good source…
Matar paneer(Cottage cheese in green peas paste gravy)
Matar Paneer originated from North India and one of very classic dish. This is available on all good Indian restaurant menu. Cottage cheese cooked with fresh green peas coarse paste and flavored with spices amazing delicious with any roti/naan/rice. Ingredients Paneer(Cottage cheese) –1 cup(homemade) Green peas(Matar) – 2 cup Tomato – 2 chopped Black paper…
Spring Onion Paratha with Pumpkin Raita(Healthy Platter)
Spring onions are good source of vitamin and fiber.Spring onion paratha made with spring onion , wheat flour and some spices . It is very healthy ,delicious and good option for breakfast/lunchbox/meal.Pumpkin is also good source of vitamin and fiber. Pumpkin Raita is very simple and quick recipe ,it can serve with any parathas/roti/rice….
Flower Samosa(Bengali recipe)
Samosa is a very popular street food in India. Crispy flower Samosa is made with cauliflower stuffing.Flower Samosa is very fabulous and delicious combination.It is good option for as appetizer/snack/starter. Ingredients (For 5 pieces) For Samosa outer cover- All purpose flour – 1cup Corn flour-1 tbsp Oil -1 tbsp for kneading Baking soda-1pinch Salt-…
Smart Veg Recipes 