COOKING RECIPES

Here's a delicious and traditional South Indian recipe for Idli & Vada with a side of Coconut & Mint Chutney and Halwa: Idli & Vada: Ingredients: - 2 cups idli batter - 1 cup urad dal (for vada) - 1 cup rice flour (for vada) - Salt to taste - Oil for frying Instructions: 1. To make the vada, soak urad dal in water for a few hours. Drain and grind it into a smooth paste. 2. Add rice flour to the urad dal paste, mix well, and season with salt. 3. Heat oil in a pan for frying. Shape the vada mixture into small balls and deep fry until golden brown. Drain excess oil on paper towels. 4. For the idli, pour the idli batter into greased idli molds and steam until cooked through. Coconut & Mint Chutney: Ingredients: - 1 cup grated coconut - 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves - 2-3 green chilies - 1-inch piece of ginger - 1/4 cup roasted chana dal - Salt to taste - Water as needed Instructions: 1. In a blender, combine grated coconut, mint leaves, green chilies, ginger, roasted chana ...

Here's a simple and delicious recipe for Paneer Maggi: Ingredients: - 1 packet of Maggi noodles - 1 cup paneer (cubed) - 1 small onion (finely chopped) - 1 small tomato (chopped) - 1 green chili (finely chopped) - 1/2 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste - 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds - 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder - 1/2 teaspoon garam masala - Salt to taste - 2 cups water - Fresh coriander leaves for garnish - Oil for cooking Instructions: 1. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Let them splutter. 2. Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent. 3. Add ginger-garlic paste and green chili. Cook for a minute. 4. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften. 5. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well. 6. Add cubed paneer and cook for a few minutes until the paneer is heated through. 7. In a separate pot, boil water and cook the Maggi noodles as per the package instructions. Drain and keep aside. 8. Add the cooked Ma...

Spring rolls with mayo is a delicious and popular appetizer that combines the crispy texture of the spring roll with the creamy goodness of mayonnaise. Here's a simple recipe to make Spring Rolls with Mayo at home: Ingredients: - 10 spring roll wrappers - 1 cup shredded cabbage - 1 cup shredded carrots - 1 cup bean sprouts - 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers - 1/2 cup chopped spring onions - 1 tsp ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp soy sauce - 1 tsp vinegar - Salt and pepper to taste - Oil for frying - Mayonnaise for serving Instructions: 1. In a pan, heat oil and add ginger garlic paste. Sauté for a minute. 2. Add shredded cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts, bell peppers, and spring onions. Cook for a few minutes. 3. Add soy sauce, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix well and cook until the vegetables are tender. Let the filling cool down. 4. Take a spring roll wrapper and place a spoonful of the vegetable filling in the center. 5. Fold the sides of the wrapper over the filling and then roll it tightl...

Chole Kulche is a popular street food in North India, especially in Delhi and Punjab. It consists of spicy chickpea curry (chole) served with soft and fluffy bread (kulche). Here's a simple recipe to make Chole Kulche at home: Chole (Chickpea Curry): Ingredients: - 2 cups chickpeas, soaked overnight - 2 onions, finely chopped - 2 tomatoes, pureed - 1 inch ginger, grated - 4-5 garlic cloves, minced - 1 green chili, chopped - 1 tsp cumin seeds - 1 tsp turmeric powder - 1 tbsp red chili powder - 1 tbsp coriander powder - 1 tsp garam masala - Salt to taste - Fresh coriander leaves for garnish - Oil for cooking Instructions: 1. Pressure cook the soaked chickpeas with salt until they are soft and cooked. 2. In a pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. 3. Add ginger, garlic, and green chili and sauté for a minute. 4. Add tomato puree and cook until the oil separates. 5. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder,...

Ingredients: For the paneer marinade: - 250g paneer, cut into cubes - 1/2 cup thick yogurt - 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste - 1 tsp turmeric powder - 1 tsp red chili powder - 1 tsp cumin powder - 1 tsp coriander powder - 1/2 tsp garam masala - Salt to taste - 1 tbsp lemon juice - 2 tbsp oil For the vegetable marinade: - 1 bell pepper, cut into chunks - 1 onion, cut into chunks - Cherry tomatoes (optional) - Wooden skewers, soaked in water For garnish: - Fresh coriander leaves, chopped - Lemon wedges Instructions: 1. In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, salt, lemon juice, and oil. Mix well to form a smooth marinade. 2. Add the paneer cubes to the marinade and coat them well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors infuse. 3. In another bowl, combine the bell pepper and onion chunks with a little bit of the same marinade. Toss to coat the vegetables evenly. 4. P...

Ingredients: For the dough: - 2 cups all-purpose flour - 1/4 cup vegetable oil - 1/2 tsp salt - Water, as needed For the filling: - 2 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed - 1/2 cup green peas, boiled - 1 small onion, finely chopped - 1 green chili, finely chopped - 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste - 1/2 tsp cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp coriander powder - 1/2 tsp garam masala - 1/4 tsp turmeric powder - Salt to taste - Fresh coriander leaves, chopped - Oil for frying For assembling and frying: - All-purpose flour paste (made by mixing 2 tbsp flour with water) - Oil for deep frying Instructions: 1. Start by making the dough. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and vegetable oil. Mix well until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. 2. Gradually add water and knead to form a smooth and firm dough. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for at least 30 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, prepare the filling. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add chopped onions...

Ingredients: - 4 medium-sized potatoes, boiled and mashed - 1 cup gram flour (besan) - 1/2 tsp turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp red chili powder - 1/2 tsp cumin powder - Salt to taste - Oil for frying - Green chutney - Garlic chutney - 4 pav (Indian bread rolls) For the batter: 1. In a bowl, mix gram flour, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, and salt. 2. Add water gradually to make a smooth batter. It should be thick enough to coat the potato balls. For the potato filling: 1. In a separate bowl, mix the mashed potatoes with salt and some red chili powder. 2. Divide the mixture into small lemon-sized balls and flatten them slightly to form patties. To make Vada Pav: 1. Heat oil in a deep pan for frying. 2. Dip each potato patty in the prepared gram flour batter, ensuring it is coated evenly. 3. Carefully drop the coated patty into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crisp. 4. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil. To assemble Vada Pav: 1. Slit the pav horizontally wit...

 Yogurt with Raspberry Swirl Ingredients: - 300 g frozen raspberries - 2 1/2 cups plain yogurt (3% fat) - 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste) - 1/4 cup water - 1/4 cup heavy cream (35% fat) Instructions: 1. In a pot over medium heat, combine raspberries, sugar, and water. Cook for 7 minutes until sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally. 2. Blend the mixture until smooth. 3. In a large bowl, mix together yogurt, heavy cream, and raspberry mixture until well combined. 4. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Follow the Cooking Recipes channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vadj5ZN7YScuKaWQai3T