How to Make Perfect Puri/Poori by Hina Gujral

How to make perfect Puri is no secret mantra, all it requires is bit of practice. Puri or Poori is renowned Indian puffed bread. These plump, spherical deep-fried breads are native of Indian sub-continent. The culinary tour of the by-lanes of old cities is never considered complete without enjoying Puri dipped in piping hot bold…

Pistachio cookies by Renu Guru

These Indian style cookies are a great treat for kids.You can use almonds or cashews if you wish instead of pistachios.You can serve them with high tea or coffee or with some whipped cream on the side.

STUFFED MUSHROOMS IN MICROWAVE-INDIAN STYLE by Renu Guru

This can be served on its own or with bread and soup which can make a very fine meal in itself.It is also very healthy and quite filling too.You can alter the spice to suit your taste.

shengadanyachi chutney by pshinde2109

shengadanyachi chutney is one of famous chutney in Maharashtrian meals.It makes great side dip for every meal.

Butternut Squash Soup by Judy Fisher

This savory soup is delicious and filling on a cool day. The curry and garlic give it a wonderful flavor. This is a family favorite that I learned at a cooking class given by Rachel Perelman who is the chef at my daughter's school. Serve with salad and a crusty bread.

fresh tomato soup by Gayathrimenon

health based soup

Aloo Gobi-Cauliflower and Potatoes-Indian Style by shalini

Winter and Aloo Gobi go hand in hand! This wholesome vegetable dish with rotis or paranthas...yum!and then leftovers can be stuffed into paranthas and made sandwiches with...so versatile . An accompaniment to lentil-dals or to lamb or chicken...any which way is good! Mustard oil has a high smoking point like grape seed oil and is…

Cauliflower & Potatoes ~ Indian style by Amos Miller

I have never been a really big fan of cauliflower, but I love potatoes and spices. This dish, known as 'Alu Ghobi', has long been a favorite vegetable side dish in my kitchen. It is simple, easy to make and very healthy for you. One seldom finds a cauliflower dish on the average restaurant menu. But you need not be a…

Mango Pulp Fruit Salad by Sharada Kakarla

With weather changing... this may be a nice dish for kids specially to eat variety of fruits in a different way. WIth Mango flavor, most of kids, as well as adults like the blended taste of mango, ice cream and freshly cut fruits. Any fruit can be added per choice. I generally try to make sure of banana which tastes pretty good in…

madhur jaffrey's chana dal by Patricia

Spicy Lentil & Bean Soup by The Kitchen Magpie - Karlynn Johnston

I have been looking for more ways to serve beans and lentils that aren’t boring, since my non-meat eating son needs protein in his meals. And the fact that they are incredibly healthy for us is a huge bonus as well. Soup is a great way to incorporate lentils and beans into your diet, especially since it is so satisfying in the…

Onion Fritters (Kanda Bhajji) by Padma Priya Manikam

This is a light snack that can be an appetizer and eaten during tea-break especially during a rainy day!

The Raw And The Uncooked, A Meatless Monday Special by kathy gori

I'm loving this whole meatless Monday business. It's great to take a break from the same old same old. One of my food blogger friends Jeroxie at Addictive and Consuming, had a post up last night where she was describing some simply divine potato and pea samosas made with filo dough. I had no business reading it at that hour as I was…

Onion Bhajia (or Pakora) by Haresh Shah

This is an excellent snack and goes well with beer, wine or any soft drink. Best eaten when hot from the frying pan. One could replace onion with any other vegetable such as sliced potato, sliced egg plant, etc.

Rice with bell pepper and peanuts by Mary Shaldibina

Very tasty and fast cooking