Monthly Archives: March 2011

Video: How to make Roti

  Here is a video on how to make Roti or Chapatis. This recipe uses a combination of white and whole wheat flour. What would be even better to use would be Atta. Atta is available from us in store on online. A copy of a recipe by Tarla Dalal is available here

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Roti (Chapati) Recipe

  Nothing’s more annoying that hard, chewy Rotis (Chapatis). Now make soft, delectable Rotis (Chapatis) for dinner and watch your loved ones devour them with joy. Its simple to make, so go for it!     Preparation Time: 20 mins. Cooking Time: 20 mins. Makes 12 Rotis (Chapatis). Ingredients 1 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka [...]

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Bajra Khichdi

  This is a traditional Rajasthani recipe that we discovered is an excellent source of protein, iron, folic acid and fibre. Its creamy consistency and mild flavours make it a good recipe to have especially in the preconception period and first trimester. But i’m sure you will enjoy it all through your pregnancy. You can [...]

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Cardamom (Elaichi) Lassi

Cardamom or elaichi is a widely used spice in Punjabi cooking. Punjabi garam masala that lends its flavour to a lot of Punjabi dishes has cardamom as one of its main ingredients. Cardamom is very versatile and used to flavour most mithais, halwas, sweets and even tea. Lassi is the most flavoured drink of Punjabis. [...]

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Mango Lassi

  Combine all the ingredients except the ice-cubes and blend in a mixer for 2-3 minutes. Pour into 4 individual glasses and serve immediately. Mango The King of Fruits has many followers world over. Mango lovers have devised ways and means of using mangoes, ripe or raw, in every course of the meal. The few [...]

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Veg Manchurian – Mumbai Street Style Recipe

Veg manchurian, you cannot miss the inimitable smell of cooking garlic, onions and chillies, which will grab your attention even from 500 metres away! this ever-popular chinese dish is really easy to make. When you eat these deep-fried vegetable balls in a soya sauce based gravy…just enjoy it!  Preparation Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 20 [...]

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Chilli Paneer

The traditionally non-vegetarian dish viz. Chilli chicken is modified for vegetarians. This melt in the mouth starter flavoured with all the ethnic chinese flavours is an all time favourite that is really easy to prepare. Serve it as a starter or even as accompaniment for your main meal.  Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 30 [...]

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Masala Dosa

Dosas are an integral part of South Indian cuisine and ranks next only to idlis in the popularity chart! you can either make a separate batter for dosas as specified below, or make the idli batter itself in bulk and use for both purposes – the only difference being that while idli batter is fermented [...]

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