Gujiyas Ingredients : 500g refined flour (maida) 1kg khoya (mawa) 3 tablespoonful raisins 1/2 cup grated coconut 200g almonds (thinly striped) 2 cups of cooking oil 1 cup water 500g sugar Method: Take a large bowl and mix 5-6 tablespoons of oil with maida in it. Mix well using your fingers so that the mixture binds to a certain extent. Then, pour some water and slightly knead it. Keep pouring water little by little all the while kneading it into a smooth dough. Cover it with a damp and clean cotton... Read More...

Straight from the Kashmiri cuisine, mutton rogan josh has marinated mutton pieces covered with red gravy, which gets it s color from the Kashmiri red chillies. And since the Kashmiri red chillies are not very hot, you can use them in a generous amount. Treat your senses to this delectable delicacy. Ingredients: 1/2 kg mutton 1 onion (sliced) 1/2 cup curd 3 cups of chicken broth 3 teaspoonful Kashmiri red chili powder 1 teaspoonful fennel (saunf) powder 1 teaspoonful dried ginger powder 1/4 teaspoonful ... Read More...

Ingredients: 1 cup semolina (sooji or rava) 1 medium sized onion (finely chopped) 1 green chilly (finely chopped) 1 tablespoonful chana dal (split) 1/2 tablespoonful urad dal (split) 1 teaspoonful mustard seeds (sarson) 1/2 teaspoonful cumin seeds (jeera) 1 sprig of curry leaves 1/2 inch ginger (grated or chopped very finely) 8-10 cashew nuts 2 teaspoonful granulated sugar (optional) 2 tablespoonful ghee (or oil as preferred) 2 cups of water Salt 1 tablespoonful fresh ... Read More...

This creamy chicken curry is rich in texture and makes a delicious accompaniment for flavored rice or chapatis. Ingredients: 1 kg chicken 1/2 cup curd 2 red onions (finely chopped) 3 green chillies 1 inch piece of ginger 6 garlic cloves 1 tablespoonful of lemon juice 1/4 teaspoonful of turmeric powder 1 tablespoonful coriander seeds powder 1/4 teaspoonful cumin seeds (jeera) powder 1 teaspoonful of red chili powder 1 tablespoonful poppy seeds 2 tablespoonful warm milk 2 ca... Read More...

Ingredients: For cutlets: 2 cups paneer (cubed) 4 tablespoonful refined flour (maida) 1/2 teaspoonful black pepper powder 1 green chilly (finely chopped) Crumbs of 3 bread slices 4-5 tablespoonful vegetable oil Salt For gravy: 1 cup onions (diced) 8-10 cashew nuts (coarsely chopped) 1 teaspoonful ginger-garlic paste 1/2 cup curd 1/2 teaspoonful garam masala 1 teaspoonful red chilli powder Salt 2 tablespoonful vegetable oil 2 tablespoonful fresh coriander lea... Read More...

This old fashioned, lightly spiced and extra thick bread pudding makes a perfect breakfast. Made using conveniently available ingredients like milk, eggs and bread, this baked pudding is very easy to make. And when coupled with vanilla sauce, this delicious pudding tastes even sweeter. Ingredients: 2 eggs 2 cups milk 9 slices of breads 1/4 cup butter (cubed) 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup raisins (optional) 1 teaspoonful cinnamon (ground) 1/2 teaspoonful nutmeg (ground) 1/4 teaspoonful salt 1 teaspo... Read More...

Ingredients: 1 tablespoonful vegetable oil 1 small onion (chopped) 1 garlic clove (minced) 2 chicken breasts (cooked and diced) 1/2 cup black beans 1 cup white rice 1.5 cup chicken broth 1 cup tomatoes (diced) Salt 3 cups Cheddar cheese (shredded) Fresh coriander leaves (chopped) for garnish For Tortillas: 2 cups flour (preferably whole wheat) 1/4 cup vegetable shortening 1/2 teaspoonful salt 1 teaspoonful baking powder 1/2 cup warm water (or more - as requi... Read More...

Anti-bacterial Smoothie Green apples have a high level of glycolic acid, flaxsseds are a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, bananas have potassium and Vitamin C, and the dairy has calcium, protein and live active cultures. All in all, this smoothie minimizes scarring from acne, regulate the body’s oil production and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Blend 1 green apple (Cored and chopped), 1 banana, 1 teaspoon flaxseeds, 1 cup curd nd 1/2 cup fat-free milk.   Read More...

Ice creams are the most scrumptious summer treats. Rich in flavor, the lemon and coconut ice cream makes a perfect cooler during the summers. While the lemon juice and rind lends the tartness to the ice cream, coconut milk adds a tropical flavor to it. Ingredients: 50g butter (chopped) 2 whole eggs 4 egg yolks 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 teaspoonful lemon rind (finely grated) 1 cup caster sugar 1-1/2 cup fine cream 2 cups of coconut milk Method: First of all, slightly whisk the 2 whole eggs and add butte... Read More...

Cabbage Vadas One of the most popular South Indian snacks, vadas are not only delicious, but also very easy to make. And this alteration of the famous snack comes with the goodness of cabbage and green peas. Ingredients 1 cup urad dal (split black lentils) 2 green chillies (roughly chopped) 1/2 teaspoonful asafoetida (hing) 1 cup cabbage (finely chopped) 1/2 cup onions (finely chopped) 2 tablespoonful green peas 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves (finely chopped) 1 cup oil (for deep-frying) Salt ... Read More...

Mallika Badrinath was a simple girl from Salem, who didn’t have very high ambitions. She has, however, become the number one culinary expert in South India and stars in her own cooking shows on TV. She has also authored several best selling cookbooks. She is known for preparing and testing each of her recipes before penning them down in her books. Her recipes are considered simple to replicate because they are presented in simple, step-by-step fashion. She has an eye for detail and offers a lot of tips for beginners. She ensures that begi... Read More...

Ingredients: 1 kg fish (preferably white fleshed) 4 tomatoes 2 tablespoonful curd 1 inch piece ginger 6-7 cloves of garlic 2 cloves 2 cardamoms 7-8 green chillies 1/2 inch piece of cinnamon bark 2 small onions 1 slice of white bread 1/2 teaspoonful turmeric powder 1 teaspoonful chilli powder 1 teaspoonful garam masala powder 1 teaspoonful cumin seeds (jeera) 1 teaspoonful coriander seeds (dhania) Fresh coriander leaves (one small bunch) 7-8 mint leaves ... Read More...