…nd not in the mood to cook you can just re-heat and you will have a lovely meal in minutes. Lasagna is wonderful as a main dish at a pot luck meal, wonderful to serve a large crowd and even better to serve your family a fulfilling meal on weekends when you want to spend quality time with your loved ones. It is ideal for working people, bachelors and a satisfying meal or as a snack for children when they return hungry from school or college. It is…
…getables too. A medley of rice and lentils… a one pot meal or a nutritious meal in a bowl is what khichdi is all about. In winter, it is a bowl of khichdi which gives you the much needed warmth. During the monsoons, it is this comfort food that makes you feel cozy. In summer when your appetite is at its lowest, this one pot meal is a delight, mingled with curds. When you are down with fever, or have a stomach ache or just feel under the weather, i…
…busy day when you do not have much energy or the mood to prepare a regular meal after a tiring day. It can even be a quick fix light meal if you keep handy the salad dressing and boiled or canned chickpeas in the fridge. I must say it is a good option for working people, bachelors and serves as an after school quick snack for hungry kids. So give it a try… 😀 Ingredients : 3 cups boiled Chickpeas/Kabuli Chana or canned (drained) 1 large Onion (peel…
…& finely minced 2 fresh Green Chillies or to taste; minced 2 tbsp Corn Meal / Makki ka atta A pinch of Sugar (optional) 4 tbsp Vegetable Oil or as required Salt to taste Procedure: Pick, wash and roughly chop all the greens i.e. sarson, palak and bathua. Each one separately. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a sufficiently wide and deep pot / pan. Saute ginger, garlic, chillies and onions until rawness disappears. Do not brown. Add the chopped sars…
…en I make this yummy, cheesy, creamy delight. This is an excellent no fuss meal for bachelors and working people too. Try this ultimate treat with loads of cheese if you prefer. A true comfort food which will never fail you at lunch or dinner and a very satisfying meal in a bowl especially when it is homemade because with just a few ingredients you can make it special and unique by adding your very own personal touch. If you are away from home the…
…kki ki Roti / Makki da Roti Ingredients: 2 cups Makki ka Atta / fresh Corn Meal (flour) Grated Radish (optional) Salt to taste Water to knead Procedure: Knead the makki(corn meal) flour with warm water just before cooking the rotis. While kneading, add some grated radish (if using) and salt to taste. To roll the makki rotis, sandwich a ball of kneaded dough between two pieces of square polythene sheets on the kitchen platform and then press with t…
…a lovely rustic flavor to the dal. The simplest of dishes make a fantastic meal. A perfect meal for me is dal, rice, rotis, subzi, salad, papad, pickles & buttermilk. Another way I like to enjoy dal is with steamed rice & a topping of warm Desi ghee. Give me a vegetarian thali any day and see my face glow! Even though you are familiar with dal preparations, do try out this recipe… Come, savor & experience the simplicity of this homemad…
…can make simple left over steamed rice of the previous day into an exotic meal by rustling up a Chinese fried rice in minutes & have a good time tucking into eat. In fact, egg boosts up the flavor of fried rice. The moment I announce that I have made fried rice, everyone is eager to eat & there are no leftovers to worry about!! So, please check in your fridge if you have some rice to feed the hungry you as this rice would be ideal for a…
…s! If you have unexpected guests or you are running short of time to fix a meal then they can really save your day! Above all, you can pan fry, grill or deep fry… whichever way you choose they are super tasty! Those lovely golden fried balls look irresistible & taste so sumptuous. You really need a lot of will power to refuse a good cutlet. Cutlets are great as a dry lunch especially in children’s lunch boxes & wonderful for working people…
…markets and this is the time to bring out the dry fish and enjoy a simple meal of this deliciously red and tangy Sorak (curry) with rice and dry fish preparations. Sometimes you can add your favorite combination of vegetables to add nutritive value but usually it is just a plain preparation which is a part of the daily meal. Enjoy this Sorak with or without vegetables. It does taste good either ways. Sorak is exceptionally quick, easy, amazing in…