Leafy greens are an essential part of Indian cooking, showing up in everyday meals as well as in unique regional specialities.
India has a tradition of stuffing its vegetables. Usually with a pungent masala and fresh ingredients, but sometimes even with mince meat. The stuffing of the sabzi turns simple vegetables into particulalry tasty delights.
Kadhis made from yoghurt have many avatars all over India. It takes on countless forms. Creamy and thick in the north with the addition of besan and malai-wallah dahi. Coconut-rich in the south or the thinner Mor Korumbu. Much sweeter in the west.
Election times in India are also Laddoo Times. Politics and laddoos have always gone together and laddoos really come into their own post chunavs.
If you're a big fan of Bread Pakoda, you'll definitely love this chatpata snack with a cheesy centre too.
Jayanti Soni's wonderful-tasting Green Tomato-Chilly Sabzi is made from unripe tomatoes and the large green Bhavnagiri chillies and a bouquet of mixed spices. Says Jayanti, "This dish is relatively low in calories, making it a healthy option for those watching their weight."
The sweet taste of a laddoo is believed to attract prosperity and abundance.
Jaggery and wheat come together to make the fastest and most perfect Diwali sweet.
Why settle for one grain when you can start your day with multiple super-friendly grains.
A raseela aloo that incorporates nutritious drumsticks.
An easy recipe for a mid-week meal.
A healthy recipe with coriander seeds and nuts.
The protein-rich dal goes well with baafle that's deep-fried in ghee.
Jayanti Soni and her family return each year to Bhinmal, when they can, to celebrate Diwali in her family home.
While the days are still not that warm, nourish your soul with two unusual khichdis.
Ingredients like paneer, nuts, gulkand and coconut powder ensure these laddoos are a yum treat.
A khatti-meethi chutney for snacks or a meal that can be made swiftly.
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A dish is meant for those who would like something light, healthy that goes well with parathas or rotis.
Before the monsoon begins, let your system stock up on enough panna.
Mumbai's Jayanti Soni shares a step by step method to make the traditional dish.
Pack a punch with this chutney that goes well with just about everything.
Your Rajasthani dish can be put together in 30 minutes.
This dish is sure to get your tastebuds grooving.
A simple recipe made without onion and garlic.
Afternoon hunger pangs can be kept at bay with a healthy Indian-style corn-on-the-cob snack.
Surprise, surprise, your kids, who were no karela fans earlier, will love this recipe.
Sama or samak rice is a great source of energy and has lesser calories than rice and when made into a traditional vrat pulau is very tasty.
Treat yourself to something Rajasthani and traditional on Ganeshotsav.
Thandai is usually prepared on special occasions like Holi. Check out the video to learn how to make it!
Bottle gourd is far more tasty than you realise especially when had in steamed dumplings along with Dahi Kadhi.
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