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Sheer Khurma

Ingredients- 1 litre full fat milk 150 ml condensed milk2-3 tbsp ghee25-30 gm vermicelli 1/4 tsp cardamom powder A pinch of saffron 15 gm almonds15 gm pistachios 15 gm cashew4-5 dry dates15 gm raisin Method – Soak the dry fruits overnight.Next morning, drain the water and chop the almonds, pistachios, cashews and datesIn a non stick pan, heat 1 tbsp ghee and sauté the vermicelli till it…

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Banana Nut Bread

Ingredients- 1 cup ripe, mashed bananas 1 3/4 cup (210 gm) all purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt1/3 cup (76 gm) softened butter2/3 cup (133 gm) granulated sugar 2 eggs2 tbsp milk3/4 to 1 cup roasted chopped walnuts1 tbsp quick oats (optional) Method – Preheat the oven to 180°CMix the flour with baking soda, baking powder, salt and set asideIn a large mixing…

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Chana Sundal (Chickpea Stirfry)

Ingredients- White Channa / Chickpeas / Kabuli Channa – 1 cupSalt to tasteCoconut – 3 tbsp finely grated ( Optional )Black pepper – 1 tsp crushedOil – 1 tbspMustard Seeds – 1 tspUrad dal – 1 tspDry Red Chilli – 2Asafoetida powder – ¼ tspCurry leaves – 1 sprig Method – Wash and soak channa in lots of water overnight. Drain the water and add itto pressure cooker. Cover with fresh water and add…

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Pepe Alu Bhaji (Raw Papaya and Potato Stirfry)

Ingredients- 1 green papaya 1 cup thinly sliced potatoes1 medium onion, chopped2-3 cloves of garlic, chopped1/2 tsp turmeric powder2 green chillies, slit1 tsp panch phoran Salt to taste2-3 tbsp oil Method – Peel and cut the papaya into thin long piecesRinse and set asideBoil in lightly salted water for 3 minutes Drain the water and set asideHeat oil in a panAdd panch phoran, onion and…

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Palak Khichdi

Ingredients- 1/2 cup washed rice1/2 cup washed moong dal 1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tbsp ghee1 tsp cumin seeds 2 cardamom pods1” stick of cinnamon 1 bay leaf1 dry red chilli 1 onion, finely chopped 1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste1 slit green chilly1 tomato finely choppedA big handful of spinach leaves4 cups water1 tsp salt or to taste Method – Purée the spinach leaves and set asideHeat ghee in a…

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Kumror Chokha (Pumpkin, Chickpea Curry)

Ingredients- 1/3 cup kala chana (black chickpeas)2 cups of pumpkin, chopped in cubes1 large potato, chopped in cubes2 tbsp mustard oil 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds1/4 tsp asafoetida powder 2-3 dry red chillies 1/2 tsp cumin powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp coriander powder 1 tsp grated ginger2 slit green chillies Salt to taste Method – Soak about black chickpeas overnight. Pressure cook with…

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Focaccia Bread

Ingredients- 1/2 cup (120 ml) extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, finely mince 2 teaspoon mixed dry herbs 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 1 cup (235 ml) warm water 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet) 1/4 teaspoon honey 2 1/2 cups (315 grams) all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt Thinly sliced red and yellow bell pepper and black pitted olives for…

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Sprouted Moong Tikki

Ingredients- 1 cup moong sprouts1/4 cup frozen peas1 medium boiled potato1 medium onion, chopped1 green chilli, chopped1/2 tsp red chilli powder1/2 tsp amchur powder1/2 tsp coriander powderChopped coriander leaves Salt to taste Method – Boil the moong sprouts in salted water for 2 minutes. Drain and set asideBoil the peas for 2 minutes. Drain and set asideGrind the moong sprouts into a coarse…

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Stuffed Red Chilli Lemon Pickle

Ingredients- 250 gm big red chillies 1 cup mustard oil2 lemon 3 tbsp salt or to taste4 tbsp black mustard seeds2 tbsp fennel seeds2 tbsp fenugreek seeds2 tbsp cumin seeds1 tbsp black peppercorns 1 tbsp carom seeds1 tbsp black salt1 tbsp turmeric powder 2 pinches asafoetida powder Method – Wash the chillies thoroughly Dry the chillies in bright sunlight for 2-3 hours. Ensure that no moisture…

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Fish a la Kiev

Ingredients– 1 cup of freshly cooked boneless fish flakes2 tbsp oil1 medium onion, chopped1 heaped tsp ginger garlic pasteFinely chopped coriander leaves 2 green chilliesSalt and pepper to taste1 tbsp fresh breadcrumbs 1 egg3-4 tbsp butterMixed herbs Method – For the fish flakes, steam or boil the fish in minimum water and debone itHeat oilAdd onion and sauté till translucent Add ginger garlic…

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Pork with Black Sesame Paste (Til Gahori)

Ingredients– 500 gm pork1/2 cup black sesame seeds, roasted and made into a paste2 onions chopped finely10 pods garlic, coarsely pounded2” ginger, coarsely pounded5 dry red chillies, soaked and made into a pasteA pinch of turmeric powder Salt to taste1 tbsp mustard oil Method – Boil pork with a cup of water for 3 whistlesDrain the waterHeat oil in a pan and fry onions till goldenAdd garlic,…

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Fish Kalia

Ingredients- 600 g katla machh (Catla or Rohu fish)8 g salt (for marination)3 g turmeric (for marination)80 g mustard oil10 g ghee4 pcs dried red chillies4 pcs bay leaves4 pcs cardamom4 pcs cloves2 pcs cinnamon1 tsp cumin seeds150 g onion (paste)100 g onions (sliced)20 g ginger30 g tomato50 g yoghurt6 g turmeric 2 g red chilli powder6 g kashmiri red chilli powder4 g cumin powder30 g raisins27 g…

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Poached Egg Curry

Ingredients– 3 large eggs2 large onions5 garlic cloves1” piece of ginger2-3 green chillies1 large tomato, chopped3 tbsp mustard oil1/2 tsp turmeric powder Salt to taste1 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder 1/2 tsp cumin powderFinely chopped coriander leaves Method – Chop the onion, ginger, garlic and chillies in a food processor Heat oil in a panAdd the chopped vegetables Cook on medium heat for…

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Dal with Vegetables

Ingredients– 100 g moong dal (split gram)550 g water (for boiling dal)10 g mustard oil1 piece dried red chilli (whole)1 piece bay leaf (whole)1 piece cardamom (whole)1 piece cinnamon (whole)1 piece clove (whole)¼ tsp cumin seeds2 pieces green chillies (slit)25 g carrots (1-cm cubes)25 g cauliflower (2-cm florets)15 g tomatoes (roughly chopped)15 g peas (shelled)7 g salt15 g sugar¼ tsp turmeric…

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Palak, Methi, Aloo Sabji (Spinach, Fenugreek Leaves and Potato Stirfry)

Ingredients– 1 bunch spinach leaves, chopped1 bunch fenugreek leaves, chopped2 large potatoes, cut into medium cubes 1 large tomato, chopped1 large onion, sliced thinly1 tbsp minced garlic2-3 green chillies, chopped3 tbsp mustard oil1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp cumin seedsSalt to taste Method – Heat oil in a kadhaiAdd the cumin seeds and garlicWhen the seeds sizzle and the garlic turns light…

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Matar Gobhi

Ingredients– 1.5 cups frozen green peas2 cups small florets of cauliflower 2 tbsp gheeA pinch of asafoetida powder 1/2 tsp cumin seeds1/4 tsp turmeric powder Salt to taste1” ginger, cut into thin strips2 tsp gram flour (besan)3/4 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp freshly crushed black peppercorns Method – Heat ghee in a non stick pan Add asafoetida powder, cumin seeds and sautéAdd cauliflower…

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Paneer Cheese Paratha

Ingredients– For the Filling – 200 gm grated paneer1/2 cup grated Amul cheese2-3 green chillies, finely chopped1 medium onion, finely chopped 1” ginger, grated1/2 tsp amchur powder 1/2 tsp chaat masala powder 1/2 tsp red chilli powderSalt to tasteChopped coriander leaves For the Dough – 2 heaped cups of wheat flour1 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)1 tbsp oilSalt to tasteWater as required Method…

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