Amazing Red Lentil and Tomato Soup by John Spottiswood

I never thought I would have a red lentil soup that could match the Turkish red lentil soup that I have been served in Turkish restaurants and that I've learned to make. So I had low expectations for this Indian spiced version. It completely destroyed my expectations and was absolutely delicious. It was great last night, and I had…

Rajma (Kidney Bean Curry) with Spinach by Chitra Agrawal

Rajma is a North Indian curry of kidney beans cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices. "Rajma chawal" which just means rajma and rice is the most popular way to eat this curry, kind of like the Indian version of rice and beans. I liken rajma also to chili since it's cooked in a spicy tomato gravy. Usually, it's not made with spinach…

Crispy Bittergourd Fried by Malaysian Delicacies

BITTER gourd, by virtue of its name and appearance, is not a popular vegetable. Nevertheless, the health benefits imparted by this vegetable make it a good choice for the health-conscious person. In many Asian traditions, bitter foods are believed to contain disease-fighting phyto-chemicals that may be beneficial to health. Bitter…

Khichdi with bajra nu dhebra and kachumber by Chetana Suvarna Ganatra

A perfect Gujarati meal on a perfect chilly night and all this flushed down with a good glass of masala chass/buttermilk. Healthy, tasty and soo satisfying.... fulfilling the urge of a very authentic Kathiawadi cuisine. Khichdi/Khichuri/Khichari/Khichdee (A hodge-podge dish of rice and lentil preparation, sumthing close to…

Easy Vegetable Manchurian by sanjeeta kk

A regular weekend treat for my kids, vegetable Manchurian is healthy and filling at the same time. Though a bit time consuming and laborious, but for sure is worth an effort. The vegetable balls can also be steamed and added to the gravy to avoid excess oil, the real taste is in the fried version.

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!

Amma's Mango Chutney by Aliena Varghese

Aama Vadai ~ Paruppu Vadai ~ Spiced lentil fritters ~ Dal Vada - a step by step recipe by momchef

Fried lentil fritters

Broken Wheat Bise Belle Bhath by Malathi Savitha

World Diabetes Day is held on November 14 each year. The day aims to increase an awareness of the effects of diabetes and its complications amongst the general population and professionals. In Significance of this day we have posted Broken Wheat Bise belle Bhath. Health Benefits of Broken Wheat: - Cracked wheat is an excellent…

Banana LOVER's- Yummy Crispy Banana Fry/ Banana Fritters by SHYARI

To talk about Banana Fritters, this is the most all time favorite snack of my hubby. This is an easy making snack and will be irresistible for all banana lover's out there.

Vegetable aviyal kootu by Moms Times

Patal (watery )Bhajji by karenrecipe

Patal(means watery) bhajji is a speciality of Honavar, Kumta and nearby places (Karnataka). It has the simple ingredients, highlighting the basic taste of potatoes .

Roasted Aloo Jeera by Padma Priya Manikam

I had this potato side dish in a restaurant and loved its simple flavours and tried re-creating it using my own imagination and it turned out to be good as well.

Pulao Rice by Navaneetham Krishnan

A bond between spices, the magical blend of flavors and the angelic combination of fragrant basmati rice is simply amazing

Paneer Makhani - Cooking Without Onion And Garlic by Hina Gujral

Paneer Makhani in taste is very much similar to Butter Chicken with rich and creamy gravy slightly on a sweet side, this time while cooking Paneer Makhani I decided to give it a twist by not using onion and garlic, I feel we should keep on challenging ourselves than only mind can come up with new ideas, and if I would have not…