tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18998462098776628712024-03-18T13:04:17.136+05:30Shobha's Food MazaaRecipes of all cuisines with step by step photographs. Indian | Chinese | Sindhi | Greek | Lebanese | Continental | Punjabi | South Indian Shobhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609823409826363871noreply@blogger.comBlogger1275125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899846209877662871.post-28845050336070403172023-04-23T10:05:00.001+05:302023-05-05T16:12:38.234+05:30GOAN STYLE VATANA USAL / VATANYACHI USAL / DRIED PEAS CURRY Vatanyachi Usal is a very simple preparation without onion and garlic. The gravy is coconut based with some roasted spices ground together. Usually Goan Hindus make this on festive days like Diwali, Tulsi Vivah etc etc. along with many other vegetarian dishes. You can relish this with puris or pav bread.(ladi pav)IngredientsDried green or yellow vatanas - 1 cup (soak them overnight)Shobhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609823409826363871noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899846209877662871.post-60231588231081615302023-04-01T04:10:00.012+05:302023-04-01T09:15:32.722+05:30KIWI SUMMER COOLER Here is the recipe of a quick kiwi summer cooler with just 5 ingredients. A perfect mocktail for summer, easy to make and so refreshing. Ingredients:
Kiwis - 3 or as required
Salt - 1 or 2 pinches
Chat masala - 1/2 tsp (or roasted cumin powder)
Yogurt - 1 tbsp
Honey - 1 tbsp
Chilled water - 2 cups or as neededMethod:1. Peel the kiwis and cut them into pieces.2. Transfer all the ingredients Shobhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609823409826363871noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899846209877662871.post-61398865420324363652023-03-20T13:35:00.001+05:302023-04-21T14:48:15.187+05:30URAD DAL PALAK / BLACK LENTILS COOKED WITH SPINACH Here is a recipe of delicious dhaba style urad dal with palak. ( Black lentils cooked with spinach ) This is rich in proteins and vitamins. This is a very innovative recipe with a twist, A unique ingredients is added to the tadka which takes this dish to a different level. Believe me you will love this preparation. Ingredients:For Cooking Dal
Oil - 3-4 tbsps
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
GarlicShobhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609823409826363871noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899846209877662871.post-66681355133719934962023-02-28T06:02:00.003+05:302023-02-28T09:10:03.667+05:30STUFFED PANEER PARATHAS Stuffed parathas is one of the most popular breakfast dish that can be made with various different fillings. Today's recipe is with paneer and I have added one potato for binding and flavoured it with fresh methi. The combination of methi, aloo and paneer is really so delectable and loved by many. You can enjoy these parathas for breakfast / brunch / lunch / dinner with some pickle and Shobhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609823409826363871noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899846209877662871.post-84469427684971702512023-02-05T08:56:00.004+05:302023-04-21T14:51:46.051+05:30TENDLI BHAAT / KUNDRU PULAO / IVY GOURD PILAF Tendli also known as Kundru is Ivy Gourd in English. Tendli bhaat is a very popular rice dish from Maharashtrian cuisine. It gets its unique flavour from the freshly ground goda masala powder which is used extensively to flavour many Maharashtrian dishes. This one pot meal can be relished with papad and pickle. Ingredients:Tendli / ivy gourd - 250 gms
Rice - 1 & 1/2 cups or as Shobhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609823409826363871noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899846209877662871.post-8528244726561204872023-01-20T10:29:00.009+05:302023-04-21T14:51:12.069+05:30INSTANT SOOJI VADAS / SEMOLINA VADAS Here is a quick and easy vada recipe that requires no grinding. All you have to do is soak the semolina with yogurt and few other ingredients and fry the vadas. A perfect Sunday breakfast / brunch idea. This recipe comes handy when you don't have enough time to soak and grind the urad dal. Ingredients:
Semolina - 1 cup
Rice flour - 1 tbsp (optional)
Baking soda - 2 pinches
Salt - as Shobhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609823409826363871noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899846209877662871.post-15870417278297963952022-11-04T09:57:00.009+05:302023-04-21T14:50:49.845+05:30 RAJMA DHOKLAS ( No Fermentation Required)Here is a healthy and protein rich snack recipe for you.... Rajma dhoklasThis easy to make and tempting recipe is surely going to win your hearts. No fermentation is required. Just soak the dhoklas overnight, grind and prepare them. These can be enjoyed at any time of the day. Ingredients:Rajma (kidney beans) .... 1 cup ( soak overnight) Ginger paste ....................1 tspGreenShobhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609823409826363871noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899846209877662871.post-24419155438355962662022-10-31T03:44:00.007+05:302023-04-21T14:50:26.614+05:30MUMBAI STYLE QEEMA PAV / BHUNA QEEMA / MUTTON MINCE SERVED WITH PAV BREAD Here is the recipe of Mumbai style Keema Pav. The scrumptious mutton mince is served with soft pillowy pav that is lightly toasted with butter. Top it with tangy onion slices and enjoy the delectable preparation.Ingredients:Pav breads --- as neededSome butter for pav breadKeema / mutton mince -- 500 gmsOnions --- 3-4 (about 2 cups sliced)Green peas ---- handfulTomato Puree -- 1 tbspTomatoesShobhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609823409826363871noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899846209877662871.post-25860003534777401372022-10-02T10:06:00.008+05:302023-04-21T14:52:56.007+05:30KADAI PANEER Kadai paneer is a very delicious and most popular dish. Paneer chunks are cooked in a flavourful gravy along with onion and bell pepper cubes. This uniquely flavoured paneer preparation is very different than the other paneer dishes like Butter Paneer /Shahi Paneer. This restaurant style curry pairs well with rotis and naans. Ingredients:Paneer - 200 gms Capsicum / Bell pepper - Shobhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609823409826363871noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899846209877662871.post-73601795603790958222022-09-03T04:02:00.007+05:302023-04-21T14:53:09.592+05:30OAL KA KEEMA / JIMIKAND KA KEEMA / YAM KEEMA This is a traditional Sindhi style preparation of keema made with yam also known as elephant foot yam. A good option for vegetarians. It really tastes like mutton keema. You can relish it with Sindhi khichdi or rotis.Ingredients:Yam ........... 350 grms or as neededOnions ..... 4 medium Tomato ..... 1 or 2Green chillies .. 2Garlic ............... 1 tbspGinger ............. 1/2 tbspSaltShobhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609823409826363871noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899846209877662871.post-44189106276517705902022-08-30T09:31:00.002+05:302022-08-30T09:39:52.139+05:30SRI LANKAN EGG HOPPERS / APPAMS / APPA / SPICY POL SAMBOL Appam or Appa (as it is known in Sri Lanka) is a very popular dish of Sri lanka and South India. It is usually had for breakfast or even lunch and dinner. The taste is similar to dosa. What is Appam ?Appam is a thin bowl shaped pancake made with fermented batter of rice (or rice powder) and coconut milk. It is made in a special round bottomed pan called Appa Chatti like a small wok. Shobhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609823409826363871noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899846209877662871.post-32083413635733578092022-08-01T05:12:00.017+05:302023-04-21T14:53:38.607+05:30NEEMBU GUD KI SHIKANJI / INDIAN SUMMER DRINK Shikanji is the most popular Indian summer drink. It can be made with sugar or jaggery. This is really a cool and refreshing drink and also good for digestion. Ingredients:
Jaggery ---- 3/4 cup (I used organic jaggery powder)
Water ------- 3/4 cup
Lemons ----- 3
Ginger ----- 2" piece (grated)
Mint leaves ---- handful
Roasted cumin powder ---- 1/2 tsp
Chaat masala powder ----- 1/2 tsp
Crushed Shobhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609823409826363871noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899846209877662871.post-68928514863253498102022-07-04T12:40:00.009+05:302023-04-21T14:53:53.458+05:30MOONG DAL WITH SARSON KA SAAG / SPLIT YELLOW MOONG LENTILS WITH MUSTARD GREENS This is a delicious and healthy dal recipe for day to day cooking. Moong dal is slow cooked with the addition of tender mustard greens and tempered with onion, garlic, asafoetida and cumin seed tadka which really enhances the flavours. This can be served with rice or rotis. Ingredients:yellow split moong dal .... 1 cupMustard greens ................ 1 small bunch (I have used home Shobhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609823409826363871noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899846209877662871.post-36848917665056217402022-06-02T19:46:00.008+05:302023-04-21T14:54:05.747+05:30LEHSUN KA ACHAR / GARLIC PICKLE Lehsun ka achar means garlic pickle. This is a very easy recipe made with whole garlic cloves and spices. Mustard oil is used in making this pickle which adds a nice flavour to it. The spice level can be adjusted to your preference. It hardly takes time to prepare this pickle and about a week to mature. You can leave it in the sunlight for few days giving the bottle a shake everyday. Since Shobhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609823409826363871noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899846209877662871.post-85401858247758690442022-05-03T00:53:00.009+05:302023-04-21T14:54:22.114+05:30KARELE KI BHURJI / DICED BITTER GOURD STIR FRY This is a very easy and tasty karela recipe that can be served as a side dish with rotis. Karela is one of the healthiest vegetables in the food kingdom and it should be included in our diet. There are many recipes that you can try out with them like Karela Stir-fryYou may like this non spicy version Sindhi Style Karelas with caramelized onions Even the peels can Shobhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609823409826363871noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899846209877662871.post-30936605500085803162022-04-01T04:08:00.003+05:302022-04-11T10:20:40.608+05:30NAWABI NAANS / INDIAN FLATBREADS WITH ALMONDS AND PISTACHIOS Here is a recipe of rich, soft and delectable Nawabi Naans. A perfect party dish that you can make and impress your friends. They are so delicious that you cannot stop with one. They can be relished with shahi curries.Ingredients:APF / Maida ......... 2 cups or as neededAlmonds .............. handful (soaked)Pistachios .......... handful (soaked)Ghee / clarified butter .... 2-3 tbsps to Shobhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609823409826363871noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899846209877662871.post-64930094386169239572022-04-01T03:54:00.010+05:302023-04-21T14:54:39.709+05:30JOWAR KE PHULKE / GLUTEN FREE SORGHUM FLATBREADS Check out the process of making these gluten free thin jowar or sorghum flour phulkas. It is a very healthy grain and perfect for weight watchers as it has proteins, carbohydrates and fibre content. Jowar is a grain that is being used since ancient times. It is gaining popularity these days. People have started using it a lot in various forms. We have many innovative recipes with this flourShobhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609823409826363871noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899846209877662871.post-91852883838737569702022-03-10T10:25:00.001+05:302022-08-15T14:09:29.482+05:30GRAPES RAITA / ANGOOR KA RAITA This is a nice and refreshing raita to relish in summers. Dill leaves add a lovely flavour to it apart from roasted cumin powder and black pepper. You will definitely love it. Ingredients:Grapes ......... 1 small bunch or as neededYogurt ......... 1 cup Dill leaves ..... 2-3 tbsps (finely chopped)Roasted cumin powder .... 1/2 tspCrushed black pepper ..... 1/4 tspSalt .............Shobhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609823409826363871noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899846209877662871.post-5216536782132848582022-03-04T10:00:00.001+05:302022-03-04T10:00:09.718+05:30GREEN TOMATO CHUTNEY Green tomatoes are loaded with nutrition. Hence we should include them in our diet in some way or the other. You can make chutneys, curries, stir fries etc. etc. Here is a simple and tasty chutney recipe made with green tomatoes. It can be served with snacks or main meals as an accompaniment. This chutney stays good in the refrigerator for few days as it has no onion or coconut added to Shobhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609823409826363871noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899846209877662871.post-43502357986482003782022-03-03T10:10:00.011+05:302023-04-21T14:55:02.550+05:30 IMLI GOSHT / HYDERABADI KHATTA GOSHT / SPICY & TANGY MUTTON CURRY HYDERABADI STYLEHyderabad is well known for its spicy curries, both veg and non veg. Here is a spicy and tangy mutton curry from this region that you are going to fall in love with. A treat for spicy food lovers. My version is still milder. You may adjust the spice level as you like. Make and enjoy ! Ingredients:Mutton ............... 500 gmsOil ..................... 4-5 tbspsOnion paste ...... 2 cupsTomatoShobhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609823409826363871noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899846209877662871.post-18627814993596516392022-02-28T10:15:00.004+05:302022-08-15T14:29:56.381+05:30SPICY MANCHOW SOUP / INDO-CHINESE CUISINE Manchow soup is a very popular one from Indo-Chinese Cuisine as it has a hot and spicy taste. It may be veg or non veg. The origin of this soup is said to be Meghalaya which is well known for it's spicy cuisine.This soup is dark brown in colour. It is prepared with finely diced vegetables, chicken or sea food (for non veg version) and sauces. Before serving some crispy fried noodles are Shobhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609823409826363871noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899846209877662871.post-57495883588947101492022-02-05T03:43:00.002+05:302022-02-14T14:01:25.904+05:30SAI THOOMA MEI GAJRUN / CARROT STIR FRY WITH GREEN GARLIC / WINTER SPECIAL SINDHI BHAJI This is a simple carrot stir fry with fresh green garlic which is available only in winters. Even the carrots in winter are so fresh and juicy. This slow cooked stir fry really tastes amazing with the flavours of fresh garlic greens. This is a winter special sabzi from the Sindhi Cuisine. We usually serve it with rotis or dhodo (bhakri).Ingredients:Carrots -------- 2 large or 3 smallGreen Shobhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609823409826363871noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899846209877662871.post-65554383811713584912022-02-03T02:19:00.003+05:302022-02-19T03:31:26.696+05:30MORINGA RICE / MASALA RICE WITH MORINGA GREENS This is a simple and quick rice preparation that can be made with healthy moringa greens. This is a nice way of incorporating the moringa leaves in your diet as they top the list among all the greens in the nutritional value. This one pot meal is very flavourful and can be enjoyed with curd or raita and papad.Ingredients:Cooked rice .......... 2 cupsMoringa leaves.... 1 cupGreen peas ......Shobhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609823409826363871noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899846209877662871.post-49048844171815075512022-02-01T06:11:00.011+05:302023-04-21T14:55:26.483+05:30HARE DHANIYE KI SABZI / FRESH CORIANDER GREENS STIR-FRY Fresh coriander also known as cilantro is generally used to flavour the dishes. Have you ever tried making an individual dish using it as a key ingredient ? If not then try out this preparation. It takes few minutes to make this and the taste is awesome. Ingredients:Fresh coriander leaves .... 1 bunch (about 3 cups)Besan / gram flour ......... 1/4 cupOil ...............................Shobhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609823409826363871noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1899846209877662871.post-29102203321534576192022-01-28T11:20:00.003+05:302022-08-15T14:27:12.684+05:30MORINGA DOSAS WITH MORINGA CHUTNEY Try out the healthy South Indian breakfast of Moringa dosas with moringa chutney. A delightful and healthy option and a nice way of incorporating these nutritious greens in your daily diet. Ingredients for Moringa Dosas
Dosa Batter ... 2 cups or as needed
Moringa leaves ... 1 cup
Oil or ghee .......... to make dosas
Ingredients for Moringa Chutney:
Moringa leaves .... 1 cup
Roasted gram ..... 1/Shobhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01609823409826363871noreply@blogger.com6