Restaurant Style Dal Khichdi in 10 min

See how to make restaurant style Dal Khichdi recipe in just 10 min. Moong Dal Khichdi is not only yummy but very nutritious too. Dal Khichdi is complete meal. It is simple, easy and more importantly healthy dish which is mainly prepared from lentils and rice.

                                              

Here is the video recipe for easy reference:

Below is the detailed written recipe as well:

Ingredients:
Rice - 1 cup
Yellow Moong Dal - 1/2 cup
Salt - As per taste, Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
Oil - 2 tsp
Desi ghee - 2 tbsp
Chopped Onion, tomatoes - 1 cup each
Chopped ginger, Garlic - 1/2 tsp each
Bay leaf (Tej patta) - 1 pcs
Kashmiri Red Chili Powder - 1 tsp
Black Pepper Powder - 1/2 tsp
Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp

Method:
1. Wash and soak rice and dal nicely and soak in 1 cup water for 15 min.
2. Transfer soaked rice and dal. Add salt, turmeric powder and little oil. Pressure cooker till 2-3 whistles. Both rice and dal should blend together.
3. Prepare masala in separate pan.  Heat ghee. Saute onions along with ginger garlic till little brown. Add chopped tomatoes, and saute for few minutes. Add all spices and cook the masala till oil separates from it.
4. Add dal khichdi in prepared masala and mix well.
5. Prepare second tadka of desi ghee, cumin seeds and red chili. Top this tadka on prepared masala khichdi and serve immediately.

Check out more such Indian recipes:
Makki Corma
Broccoli Mix Vegetable 
Matar Kulcha 
Soya Keema Matar 
Dry Masala Arbi 

Read More

Halwai Style Gajar ki Barfi

See how to make classic Indian dessert or sweet dish, Carrot barfi or Gajar ki barfi. This is a very easy and simple recipe of how to prepare carrot barfi at home just like the readymade market barfi. I have shared a very simple way to prepare carrot burfi without grating the carrots. This gajar barfi tastes even better than market ones so do give it a try and impress everyone at home.

                            

                                             

Here is the video recipe for easy reference:

Below is the detailed written recipe as well:

Ingredients:
Carrot - 500 gms
Desi Ghee - 1.5 tbsp
Sugar - 3/4 cup or 150 gms
Khoya/ Mava - 150 gms
Cardmom Powder - 1/4 tsp
Chopped nuts and chandi Vrak for garnishing

Method:
1. Peel and wash the carrots. Chop carrots in chopper or mixer grinder.
2. Melt desi ghee in a kadai or heavy bottomed pan. Add chopped carrots in it and saute for 5-7 min till carrots cook well.
3. Add cardamom powder along with sugar and cook the mixture. Sugar will convert into syrup so the mixture will loose water. cook till moisture evaporates.
4. Then add khoya and cook the mixture collects together and one is able to move the complete mixture in one go.
5. One the carrot mixture dries up and is ready to set, transfer the mixture in a greased plate or tray.
Set the mixture properly and even out the surface with back side if spatula or small plate.
6. Leave the mixture at room temperature for 2-3 hours for setting.
7. Once set, cut carrot barfi in pieces.

Check out more barfi recipes below:
Coconut Barfi Recipe 
Besan Barfi 
Bread Ki Barfi
Sooji ki Barfi

Read More

Veg Frankie Recipe | 10 min Kids Lunch Box Recipe

Learn how to make a very healthy Kids lunch box recipe, Veg Frankie Roll. We have given a healthy twist to normal Vegetable Frankie which is made using refined flour. We have made vegetable Frankie recipe using Beetroot so it is much more healthy and nutritious lunch pr breakfast recipe for kids. Must try this yummy, healthy Veg kathi roll or Veg Frankie recipe. 

Here is the video recipe for easy reference:

Below is the detailed written recipe as well:

Ingredients:
Beetroot - 1 pcs
Whole wheat Flour - 1.5 cups
Salt, Carom seeds -1/2 tsp each
Chopped Garlic - 1/2 tsp
Sliced onions, carrots, capsicum - 1/2 cup each
Shredded Cabbage - 1/2 cup
Corns - 1/4 cup
Tomato Ketchup, chilly Sauce - As per Taste
Cottage Cheese (Paneer) - 1/2 cup

Method:
1. Grind beetroot in mixer grinder and knead a soft dough using the same.
2. Saute all vegetables in medium flame till cooked but crispy. Don't over cook the vegetables else it will turn soggy.
3. Roll out beetroot dough sheets on griddle. Spread tomato ketchup at base, place sauted vegetables in centre, top with chilly sauce and cottage cheese and roll out the Frankie. Cover with aluminium sheet or butter paper and serve coloured healthy delight to kids and family.

Check out more interesting kids recipes:
Homemade Veggie Burger | Healthy Veg Burger for Kids by Healthy Kadai

Bread Pizza Cups Recipe | Bread Pizza Cups in Airfryer | Easy Kids Snacks

Crunchy Paneer Rolls | Kids Friendly Recipe

Read More

Til Gur Barfi Recipe in Just 15 min

सर्दियों में तिल, गुड़ और सूखे मेवे से बने बर्फी या लड्डू बनाये. Til gur barfi with jaggery is a healthy dessert recipe and easy method to prepare home made sweets. This tilkut barfi is usually prepared during winters especially on Lohri, Makar Sakranti, and fast like सकट चौथ or sakat chauth.

Here is the video recipe for easy reference:

Below is the detailed written recipe as well:

Ingredients:
Sesame Seeds (White Til) - 1 cup (100 gms)
Jaggery (Gud) - 100 gms
Khoya - 100 gms
Desi Ghee - 2 tsps
Chopped nuts for garnishing

Method:

1. Dry roast sesame seeds or til on low flame till the seeds puff up and turns little brown. Remove the roasted seeds in a plate.

2. Dry roast khoya or mava till soft, very little brown and the taste is not raw. Remove roasted khoya in another plate.

3. Melt desi ghee in same pan. Then melt jaggery, add 2-3 tsp water. Boil jaggery till it forms syrup. Cook till the syrup starts to bubble. Drop few drops of syrup in water, if it does not spread, that means jaggery syrup is ready. 

4. At this stage add in khoya , mix it well. Then add roasted sesame seeds and combine everything well till it becomes solid mass. Ensure to keep the flame on lowest side and cook till mixture becomes dense to set barfi. 

5. Set barfi in a greased plate and allow to set for 3-4 hours or until firm. Cut in to desired shape and store in airtight container. 

Check out more barfi recipes below:
Coconut Barfi Recipe 
Besan Barfi 
Bread Ki Barfi
Sooji ki Barfi

Read More

Chuara Milk Recipe in 10 min ( A healthy Winter Drink)

See the easiest way to make dry dates milk or Chuara milk/ Milk with dates. Chuara with milk has numerous health benefits dried dates are rich source of vitamins, minerals, fibers, Iron and calcium. Lets see how to prepare milk with dried dates and its health benefits.

                           

Here is the video recipe for easy reference:

Below is the detailed written recipe as well:

Ingredients:
Dries Dates (Chuara) - 1/2 cup or 50 gms
Milk - 1 glass
Sugar - 1 tsp (adjust according to taste)
Nuts as per choice

Method:
1. Grind chuara into powdered form in a mixer grinder.
2. Heat milk in sauce pan and add 2 spoonful of dates powder. Cook it on medium flame till milk reduce in quantity and becomes thick. Add sugar and boil it for few minutes.
3. Serve hot and garnish with few nuts of choice.

Check out more drinks recipes:
Kashmiri Kahwa
Hot Chocolate Recipe 
Oreo Cold Coffee
Anjeer Milkshake

Read More

Sliced Baked Potatoes Recipe | Potato Recipe for Starter

See how to make Baked sliced potatoes, an interesting, simple starter recipe which can be even served as perfect side dish. Here potatoes are sliced but left joined at the bottom, baked until the layers fan out and outside becomes crispy and inside is soft and tender. A beautiful and unique way to serve potatoes. 

Here is the video recipe for easy reference:

Below is the detailed written recipe as well:

3-4 Servings

10 min Preparation Time

20-25 min in Airfryer 

Ingredients:
Baby Potatoes - 8-10 pcs
Melted butter - 2 tbsp
Oil- 2 tbsp
Chopped Garlic - 1/2 tsp
Lemon Juice - 1 tsp
Salt, Black Pepper - For taste
Chopped coriander for garnishing

Method:
1. Wash the potatoes and peel it. Cut slits in potatoes but do not cut through till end. Leave little space at bottom such that it is intact from bottom.
2. Mix all the ingredients in oil mixture. Place potatoes on parchment paper and brush the potatoes with oil mixture, also try to open the slits a bit.
3. Place the potatoes in preheated airfryer and bake at 180 degrees for 20 min till crisp and golden. In between also brush another layer of oil mixture. Else bake in oven at 200 degrees for 25-30 min.
4. Sprinkle chopped coriander and serve immediately.

Tip: Add flavoured seasonings to add to the taste. 

Watch more such healthy snack recipes below:
Soya Chaap Tikka 
Crispy Cheese Balls 
Non Fried Crispy Bread Rolls
Bread Pizza Cups

Read More

Jaggery Rice Recipe in 15 min

Gur ke chawal is traditional punjabi sweet rice recipe. Gur ke chawal is generally made during winter months. Jaggery rice is also famous Lohri recipe, Makar Sakranti recipe. We have shared few tips as to How to make gur ke chawal even more tasty. 

Here is the video recipe for easy reference:

Below is the detailed written recipe as well:

Ingredients:
Rice (chawal) - 1 cup or 200 gms
Gur or Jaggery - 1 cup or 3/4 cup (Depending upon taste)
Desi Ghee - 2 tbsp
Almonds, Cashewnuts, Raisins - A few
Cardamom Powder - 1/2 tsp

Method:

1. Wash rice 2-3 times and soak it water for half hour. After half hour, discard the rice water. 

2. In a pressure cooker heat desi ghee and saute dry fruits, then rice. Add in jaggery and 2.5 cups water. Also add in raisins. Allow the water to boil till jaggery dissolves. Then pressure cook until 2 whistles. 

3. Sprinkle cardamom powder and serve hot.

Read More

Eggless Whole Wheat Carrot Cake

See how to make Eggless Carrot Cake,  eggless cake recipe so soft , so moist that it melts in mouth. This is another healthy whole wheat cake recipe. Carrot cake is delicious desert cake recipe which is easy to bake and with minimal ingredients.

                                

Here is the video recipe for easy reference:

Below is the detailed written recipe as well:

Ingredients:
Whole Wheat Flour - 1 cup or 125 gms
Carrot - 1/2 cup grated
Baking Powder - 1 tsps
Baking Soda - 1/2 tsp
Salt - a pinch or 1/8 tsp
Cinnamon Powder - 1/4 tsp
Curd - 1/2cup or  120 ml
Milk - 1/3 cup or 80 ml
Brown Sugar- 1/2 cup or 100 gms (instead jaggery powder can also be used)
Oil - 1/4 cup
Chopped nuts and berries

Method:
1. In a bowl, take curd, milk, oil and powdered brown sugar. Mix together till sugar dissolves. Sieve dry ingredients in same bowl - whole wheat flour, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon powder.
2. Combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients to prepare a smooth batter.

3. Add in chopped nuts and grated carrot. Mix well.
5. Grease a baking dish, line with parchment paper. Pour the batter and tap it for few times to level it up.
6. Baking options:

- Airfryer at 160 degrees for 20 min
- Preheat cooker with 1 cup salt for 15-20 min on medium to high flame. Bake in cooker for 25-30 min
- Oven at 180 degrees for 30-35 min
7. Cool down the cake completely.
8. Cut the cake in any desired shape.

Check out more whole wheat cake recipes below:
Whole Wheat Coffee Cake Without Oven
Eggless Ragi Chocolate Cake
Eggless Whole Wheat Jaggery Fruit Cake 

Read More

Healthy Spinach Soup Recipe | Quick and Easy Indian Soup Recipe | Palak Soup Recipe

Light and healthy Spinach soup is must for winter months. Spinach soup is very nutritious, quick and comforting soup recipe for all age groups. Palak soup is simple to make with not much ingredients required.

                                  

Here is the video recipe for easy reference:

Below is the detailed written recipe as well:

Ingredients:

Spinach Chopped - 1 Big Cup
Diced Potato, Tomato, Onion - 1 pcs each for vegetable stock
Butter - 1 tsp
Salt, Black Pepper - As per taste
Milk - 1/2 cup
Cream or cottage cheese for garnishing

Method:
1. Steam all vegetables potatoes, tomato, onion with 3 cups water in a pressure cooker until 2-3 whistles. All the vegetables will get tender. Once cooked, blend it and sieve it. This is vegetable stock ready.
2. In a kadai, melt butter, add in few chopped onions and saute for 1-2 min on medium flame. Add in chopped spinach and cook till spinach reduces in quantity,
3. Add in milk and cook it till it boils. Add salt along with black pepper as per taste. To this add the vegetable stock and cook for 5 min on medium flame.
4. Serve hot spinach soup with crushed cottage cheese or cream.

Check out more soup recipes:
Lauki Soup | Bottle Gourd Soup| Weight Loss Diet Soup Recipe

Tomato Soup Recipe | Soup Maker Recipe

Sweet Corn Soup Recipe | Soup Maker Recipe

Read More

Crispy Palak Pakora Recipe (Non Fried)

Crispy palak pakora without frying. Palak pakora is a crispy Indian snack recipe which is usually prepared during winters and monsoon season. We have made healthy version of this famous pakora recipe by frying in airfryer using very little oil. Palak pakora recipe is delicious , simple to make and goes best with a cup of tea. 

Here is the video recipe for easy reference:

Below is the detailed written recipe as well:

Ingredients:
Chopped Spinach/ Palak - 1.5 cups
Chopped Onions - 1/2 cup
Grated Potato - 1 pcs
Gram Flour (Besan) - 3-4 tbsps
Rice Flour - 1 -2 tbsps
Salt, Red chili powder, Turmeric Powder - As per taste
Carmon seeds (Ajwain), Cumin seeds (Zeera) - 1/2 tsp
Coriander Powder - 1 tsp
Oil - 2 tsps

Method:
1. Add all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well without adding water. Add little besan at a time and then add it gradually.
2. Preheat airfryer and place small portions of prepared pakora mixture. Airfryer at 180 degrees for 10 min until golden and crispy. Shake the pakoras in between.
3. Serve hot with chutney and a cup of tea.

Watch more such healthy snack recipes below:
Soya Chaap Tikka 
Crispy Cheese Balls 
Non Fried Crispy Bread Rolls
Bread Pizza Cups

Read More

Matar Paratha Recipe

Learn how to make Matar ka paratha. I have shared the easiest way to prepare Green Peas Paratha recipe. It is easier than preparing stuffed green peas paratha. Matar ke paranthe is a very healthy breakfast recipe which can even be packed for kids tiffin. 

Here is the video recipe for easy reference:

Below is the detailed written recipe as well:

Ingredients:
Green Peas - 1 cup
Coriander Leaves
Ginger - 1/2 inch pcs
Garlic cloves - 2
Red chilly/ Green Chily - 1 pcs
 Whole wheat Flour (Atta) - 2 cups
Salt - As per taste
Cumin seeds, Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp each
Dry Mango Powder (Amchur) - 1/2 tsp
Oil - 1 tsp
Desi Ghee

Method:
1. Grind peas, corinader leaves, ginger, cloves, chilly in a grinder jar and grind to form a paste.
2. Knead a firm dough with peas paste and all the spices and flour. Rest the dough for 15 min.
3. Roll out parathas with desi ghee and serve hot with curd and pickle.

Read More