LaukJawar (Poppy Seed – Green Gourd Khichdi)

Ingredients 1 cup Govind Bhog Rice (Basmati Rice will not go well in this recipe) 1 cup cubed green gourd (Lauki) 5-6 tablespoon Poppy seed paste 2-3 Bay leaves 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 small cardamoms (green) 2 big cardamoms (black) 5-6 cups of water (adjust according to the consistency preferred) Salt per taste For…

Mutton with a Twist

Ingredients 500 grams of fresh mutton 2 finely sliced onions 1 teaspoon ginger paste ½ teaspoon garlic paste 1 teaspoon coriander powder ½ teaspoon turmeric powder 3 tablespoon mustard oil 3 tablespoon ghee 100 grams beaten curd Roughly crushed whole garam masala (Cinnamon, Mace, Cloves, Green Cardamom, Bay Leaves, Whole black pepper, Cumin Seeds, Nutmeg…

Paneer Turanta

Ingredients 250 grams of full cream paneer 1 finely chopped onion 1 finely chopped tomato 1 teaspoon ginger paste 1 teaspoon garlic paste ½ teaspoon red chilli powder ½ teaspoon turmeric 3-4 tablespoon curd 3 tablespoon oil Salt per taste Preparation Time 5 minutes Cooking Time  10-15 minutes Steps to prepare Paneer Turanta Cut the…

Kadhi Pakode

Ingredients 200 grams gram flour (besan) 150 – 200 grams curd 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon asafetida (hing) 2-3 dry red chilies ½ teaspoon of baby mustard seeds (rai) 1 teaspoon mix of fenugreek seeds (methi) and black mustard seeds (kala sarso) Oil to fry pakore 2 teaspoons of ghee Salt…

Tomato Chili Chutney (Spicy Red sauce for Momos / Dumplings)

Ingredients: 2 medium sized tomatoes 12-15 dry red chilies 3-4 cloves of garlic 1-inch grated ginger 2 teaspoon oil 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon soya sauce Salt per taste Preparation Time 5 minutes Cooking time 10 – 15 minutes Making the spicy momo sauce Boil the dry red chilies and tomatoes together in a thick…

Steamed Chicken Momos

Ingredients 200 grams of steamed chicken 1 finely chopped medium sized onion 1 finely chopped spring onion 1-inch grated ginger 5-6 cloves of finely chopped garlic 12-15 finely cut green chilies 250 grams of all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon soya sauce 3 teaspoon oil    Half cup of lukewarm water Salt per…

Fish Fillet Fry

Kickoff to a snacking weekend with this homemade Fish Fillet Fry!

Amra- chilli fry

Amra is an edible fruit found mostly in tropical regions; it belongs to family of species “Spondias Mombin” and also known as Hog Plum. Ingredientsĺ 10-12 pieces of Amra 1 medium sized onion Half teaspoon of turmeric 1 teaspoon Mustard seed powder  2-3 teaspoons of mustard oil Salt per taste Preparation time 5 minutes Cooking…

Spicy Green Chili Chutney

Ingredients 15-16 pieces of fresh green chillies 10-12 pieces of dry red chillies 10-12 cloves of garlic 1 medium onion 1 small tomato 1 inch of tamarind 3-4 teaspoons of mustard oil Salt per taste Preparation time 15 minutes How to make the chutney Roughly slice the onions and tomatoes On the oven, dry roast…