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Matram, Dwarka: A New Regional Indian Restaurant with Pan-India Flavours

By: pawansoni
15 July 2025 at 21:38

These days, there’s no dearth of restaurants, and most of them not only look and feel the same, but their menus are so interchangeable that you could swap one with another and few would notice. Matram, a new entrant in regional Indian cuisine, stands apart. From its traditional aesthetic to a menu that genuinely travels from Kashmir to Kanyakumari it is refreshingly different.

Located on an independent plot next to a mall, the impressive frontage with stone elephants and water fountains makes you pause and take notice. Step inside, and the interiors charm you instantly. Intricate detailing on the walls and ceilings, and a bright blue ceiling mimicking a clear sky on one side, give the space an uplifting energy and a pleasant, open feel.

It was their first lunch service (they had only started with dinner the night before) so it’s understandable that the staff needs time to become more fluent with the menu and to stock the refrigerators with adequate soft drinks. But those are minor glitches. What matters is that Matram makes a sincere and enthusiastic attempt to woo the discerning diner.

We began with crisp nadru (lotus root) fritters served with a trio of dips: bhaang chutney, pineapple chutney, and green apple chutney. A welcome change from the usual mint chutney. But what had my full attention was the tender coconut chilly fry, a standout dish made with the flesh of tender coconut cooked in its own water, finished in a spicy sauce. It’s healthy, addictive, and unlike anything I’ve had elsewhere. Chef Suresh Singh Fartyal, originally from the northern hills, proudly shared that he has launched restaurants across almost every Indian state, and this particular dish is his own invention. I admire the spirit of innovation.

Then came a medley of dishes, including the dohra kebab, a seekh that layers chicken at the base and mutton on top. It’s not commonly found, though I felt it could benefit from a bit more seasoning. The grilled tiger prawns, flambéed with rum on the table stole the show. Perfectly marinated, beautifully cooked, and packed with flavour.

I won’t go into detail about the other starters we tried like mutton pepper fry, Tangra chicken, ghee roast chicken, gunpowder podi idli etc which were all decent enough to hold their own in most restaurants, but somewhat overshadowed by Matram’s signature creations.

From the mains, my favourites were the Bengali kosha mangsho and the Kashmiri morels pulao. Both were so flavourful that while others asked for raita, I preferred to savour them as they were.

Dessert was a mixed bag. The black rice kheer from the Northeast was best ignored (I’ve had far better), but the gulab jamun cheesecake was delicious. The team also went out of their way to serve us green tea on request, which was a thoughtful touch.

Matram is a much-needed addition to the NCR dining scene. I only hope that its Dwarka location doesn’t become a limitation to the success it richly deserves.

Matram, Reliance Mall, Plot No 1, adjacent to Mayfair Restro Bar, Sector 13, Dwarka, New Delhi, Delhi, 110078

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Coconut Kalakand Recipe , How to make Kalakand at home | Nariyal Kalakand

 

Coconut Kalakand Recipe

TheCoconut Kalakand makes a delicious treat for the festive season!
Less than 4 days left for Diwali! Have you guys already decided on the Diwali menu?

If you are still deciding on the which sweets to prepare, then I have got just the right choice for you.

This Coconut Kalakand is not only delicious but it also looks so pretty! Isn’t it? 
How to make Kalakand at home

This Coconut Kalakand

✓ makes a beautiful dessert for Diwali
✓ is super easy to make
✓ requires only a handful of ingredients!

Making this kalakand is really easy. I make this sweet with milk and homemade paneer but you can use condensed milk instead of milk and sugar too.

To make this Coconut  Kalakand, start with curdling the milk to make fresh chena.


Oh by the way if you are confused between paneer and chena, let me clarify.
Paneer Recipes

Both are one or the same thing. When milk is curdled, we get chena. It forms the base of so many Bengali sweets like kesar sondesh, paneer ki kheerAngoori Rasmalai, Rasgulla etc.

When weight is put on top of that chena and it is allowed to set, then it becomes paneer and used in several Indian recipes like paneer butter masala and kadai paneer!

Ingredients for  coconut Kalakand

 ✔️Milk - 750 ml
 ✔️Desiccated coconut -  1/2 cup
 ✔️Homemade Paneer/Cottage cheese - 1/2 cup
✔️Sugar- 1/3 cup
 ✔️Desi ghee/ clarified butter - 1 tsp 
✔️Cardamom (coarsely ground) - 1 tsp
✔️Almond flakes for garnishing

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Vatana Batata Nu Shak | Gujarati Aloo Matar ki Sabji | Matar Aloo Curry

 Gujarati Aloo Matar ki Sabji

Vatana batata nu shak is a popular Gujarati sabzi recipe made with fresh green peas, potatoes, and regular spices. It is a mildly sweet tangy and spicy gravy-based curry recipe. 

It is easy to prepare and can be served with steamed rice and roti. It is loved by everyone in my home. So with a few basic ingredients try out this Gujarati vatana batata nu shak! It's Vegan, it is Gluten free

This is normally paired well with roti or paratha or any rice variety, make a perfect comforting meal. I made this aloo matar in a pressure cooker, but you can make it in kadai or an instant pot. 

You can add Paneer/Indian cottage cheese also with the same recipe, so it become aloo matar paneer


A popular Gujarati  recipe that is easy and can be cooked in just 30 minutes at home with a few simple steps. 
potato peas curry
This green peas potato masala recipe is a gravy dish that is a perfect option for a lunch or dinner menu. Serve this with any Indian bread such as roti or paratha or plain white rice or jeera rice.

This was my yesterday's lunch, I enjoyed aloo matar with jeera rice along with mango pickle and salad. 

Also if you are looking for potato peas curry curry types that you usually get in restaurants, give this one a try. I’m sure you will not be disappointed. 
vatata batata nu shak

Author: Jolly Makkar
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: North Indian| Gujarati
Keywords : Vatana Batata Nu Shak Aloo Matar, Aloo Mutter, Instant Pot Aloo Matar
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 person

Ingredients :
 
For masala paste
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp red chilli powder
• 1 tbsp coriander powder
• ½ tsp dry mango powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• ¼ cup water
For tomato gravy
• 2 medium size tomato
• 1 inch ginger
• 2 green chilli
For vatana batata sabzi
• 150 grm or 1 cup green peas
• 300 grm or 4 medium size potatoes
• 4 tbsp oil
• ½ tsp mustard seeds
• 2 dry red chilli
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 inch cinnemon
• 1 tbsp roasted gram flour
• Masala paste
• Tomato puree
• Salt to taste
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 tbsp jaggery - optional
• ½ tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp kasuri methi
• Oil for frying potatoes
For tadka
• 1 tbsp ghee/ for vegan can use olive oil (taste remain same)
• ½ tsp hing

INSTRUCTIONS

  • In a pan, add 2 cup of water and bring it to a boil. Add green peas, salt, and ¼ tsp sugar. Boil for 5 minutes on high flame till green peas become soft.
  • Sieve water from boiled green peas and keep it aside.
  • In a bowl, add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, dry mango powder, and cumin powder. Add some water and mix well. Masala paste is ready. keep it aside.
  • Now in a mixture jar, add tomatoes, ginger, and green chili. Grind it into a smooth paste. Keep it aside.
  • In a pan, add some oil and potato pieces.fry potato pieces and keep them aside.
  • Now, in the same pan, take 4 tbsp oil, and add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, dry red chili, bay leaf, and cinnamon stick. sauté it.
  • Now lower the flame, add gram flour (besan), and roast till it slightly changes its color.
  • Add masala paste into oil and sauté till oil separates from its sides.
  • Then add tomato puree and salt. Cover and cook till oil is separated from the sides of the gravy.
  • Now add fried potatoes and boiled green peas. Mix well.
  • Then add 1 cup hot and mix well.
  • Cover and cook it for 5-7 minutes on medium flame.
  • Add jaggery, kasuri methi, and garam masala. mix well.
  • Now in a tadka pan, add ghee and heat it. switch off the gas and add hing. Mix well and add tadka into sabzi. mix well.
  • Switch off the flame and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
  • Serve with rice or roti and steamed rice.

NOTES

  • In grams proportion of potatoes should be double that of green peas.
  • sugar helps to retain green peas' color while boiling it.
  • boil green peas for only 5 minutes on high flame.
  • masala paste gives dhaba style color and flavor to sabzi
  • dry spices give a nice aromatic flavor to the sabzi.
  • roasted besan gives thickness to sabzi gravy.
  • ghee and hing tadka add more flavor and taste of 

You can try more indian potato curry recipes from my blog like aloo rasedarajwaini jeera aloodhaba style dum aloojeera alooaloo palak and many more.
Matar Aloo Curry



This recipe is a part of A to Z recipe challenge, we choose key ingredients alphabetically to cook and post a dish every month. This month it was alphabet time "V" so I choose my key ingredients Vatana  and made this easy and delicious Gujarati recipe vatata batata nu shak and will update the whole video soon on my YOUTUBE channel, stay tuned - JOLLYhOMEMADErECIPES 



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Urad Dal Ke Pakode | How to make Urad Dal Pakoda | Lentil Fritters

 

urad dal ke pakode

Urad Dal Ke Pakode is a tasty recipe made with urad dal and spices. Urad Dal Ke Pakode is a delicious tea time snack recipe accompanied with hari chutney. It is the one of the most easy and quick snack recipe. Urad Dal Ke Pakodes are irresistible because of its crispiness and divine taste.

This is an easy-to-make pakoda recipe which is prepared with urad dal, onion, coriander leaves, and some spices. Serve hot with ketchup or chutney of your choice and enjoy.

How to make Urad Dal Pakoda

This is one of the easiest and delicious lentil fritter recipe which can be made with minimal ingredients and time too. This recipe is tasted like medu vada but totally different from the process of making, medu vada is made with urad dal and rice and urad dal pakode made with dal and semolina.

This urad dal pakode is very famous in UTTRAKHAND, there it's called Pahadi Badhe(पहाड़ी उड़द दाल के बड़े )you can enjoy these pakode during rainy season, I usually made during our evening breakfast(nashta) with chai and green chutney.

urad dal ke bade

What is Urad Dal and it's benefits?

Urad dal is called skinned and split black gram in English. The Dhuli dal is called husked split black lentil. Urad dal is totally gluten free . You can use this dal if you are gluten intolerant.

Urad dal is one of the richest sources of proteins and vitamin B, and is also beneficial for women. This simple lentil is full of iron, folic acid, calcium and potassium, which makes this dal a perfect healthy package for pregnant women.

urad dal se kya banta hai

Popular in the Northern as well as the Southern states of India. Urad dal is easy to prepare and can be eaten as a side dish also. It is also extensively used in various culinary preparations such as dosa( see how to prepare dosa ), papad and vada. The whole skinless black gram is used as a key ingredient in making the idli-dosa batter. 

8 Benefits Urad Dal [Split Back Gram] in your diet:

- Improves digestion
- Protects heart
- Boosts energy
- Improves bone health
- Strengthens nervous system
- Helps manage diabetes
- Reduces pain and inflammation
- Good for skin and hair

Urad Lentil Pakode

Course : Snacks/Breakfast
Prep Time : 10 minutes

For Soaking Dal : 2 hours
Cook Time : 20 minutes
Total Time : 30 minutes
Author : Jolly Makkar

Ingredients:


• Urad Dal/Split Black Lentil - 1/2 cup
• Suji/Semolina - 3 spoon
•  Chopped Onion -1/4 cup
• Chopped Coriander Leaves
• Green Chilies Chopped Finely - 1 spoon
• Ginger Finely Chopped - 1 inch
• A Pinch of Soda
• Peppercorn Crushed - 4-5 
• Cumin Seeds - 1/4 tsp
• Salt
• Oil for Frying

Instructions:

1. Wash and soak the urad dal for 2 hours or 4 to 5 hours
note :- 2 hours is enough, its easily broken, So I put only 2 hours.

2. Drain the dal and blend it till smooth paste, use less than 2 to 3 tablespoon of water if required. Remove the mixture into the mixing bowl.

3. Now add all remaining ingredients into the urad dal paste except oil, mix it/beat it well with spoon till light soft batter.

4. Heat the oil for frying in deep pan, once hot enough, drop small small balls into the hot oil with your hand or spoon and fry them until all sides becomes golden brown.

5. Remove Pakodas on absorbent paper, use same process for remaining batter and make Pakodas.

6. Your Urad Dal Pakoda is ready to serve with green chutney, ketchup or hot tea.
urad dal ke vade

Tips:

• Do not add too much water while blending; if mixture become thin, pakoda will soak more oil.
• You can air fry or fry them in appe pan if you don’t want to do deep fry.
• You can add rice flour instead of suji/semolina. 
This recipe is a part of A to Z recipe challenge, we choose key ingredients alphabetically to cook and post a dish every month. This month it was alphabet time "U" so I choose my key ingredients URAD DALand make this easy and tasty URAD DAL KE PAKODE  and will update the whole video soon on my YOUTUBE channel, stay tuned - JOLLYhOMEMADErECIPES 



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Rajma Masala Powder Recipe | How to make Rajma Masala Powder


Rajma Masala Powder Recipe

Rajma Masala Powder is a extremely good mixture of Spices with flavours accentuating from the Spices utilized in it with a slight notice of tanginess from Amchur (Dry Mango Powder) and Soury -candy flavor from Anar Dhana(Dry Pomegranate Seeds Powder).  

Freshly grounded homemade Rajma Masala Powder is the soul of Rajma Masala. Perfectly cooked Rajma/Kidney Beans combination at the side of the masala blend and a rich & creamy primarily based totally Rajma Masala curry. 

Now, you need not to be buy it from market, you can make it at home with fresh spices and store in an air-tight container. You can use this Rajma Masala powder with up to 1 month. 

Homemade spices are always best,very easy and quick process. Well, the answer is simple – it’s

   No preservatives,

   Unique Aroma and

   WONDERFUL taste

How to make Rajma Masala Powder
Check out other homemade spice powders recipe


Author : Jolly Makkar

Cooking time : 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Course: Masala / Indian spice

Cuisine: Indian (Punjabi)

INGREDIENTS :

For Rajma Masala Powder :

Dry Red Chillies - 10-12 Nos.

Coriander Seeds - 1/2 Cup

Cumin Seeds - 1 Tbspn

Carom(Ajwain) Seeds - 2 Tspn

Bay Leaves - 3 Nos.

Dry Ginger Powder -1 Tbspn

Black Cardamom - 5-6 Pods

Cloves - 6-8 Nos.

Mace - 3-4 Strands

Nutmeg - 1 No.

Dry Mango Powder (Amchur) - 3 Tbspn

Dry Pomegranate Seeds Powder(Anar Dhana) - 4 Tbsps

Fennel seeds - 1 teaspoon

INSTRUCTIONS  :

  • Dry Roast the Dry Red Chillies in a pan until it fluffs-up and keep it aside.
  • Dry Roast Coriander Seeds on a low flame until fragrant for about 5-7 minutes and keep it aside.
  • Next, add Carom Seeds & Cumin Seeds into the pan and dry roast it on a low flame until the spices splutter.
  • Remove it from the pan and keep it aside.
  • Next add Bay Leaves, Cloves, Mace, Fennel and Pomegranate Seeds into the pan and dry roast it on a low flame until the spices turn aromatic.
  • Allow the dry roasted ingredients to cool down.
  • Do not Roast Dry Ginger Powder, Dry Mango Powder & Nutmeg.
  • Combine all the ingredients and grind it into a fine powder.
  • Transfer the Rajma Masala Powder into a clean and dry airtight container.
  • Store it in the refrigerator for longer shelf life.
Rajma Masala Recipe



    NOTES :

    • Can sundry the Spices before preparing the Rajma Masala Powder, but it is purely optional.
    • Dry Roast the ingredients separately.
    • Dry roast the spices on a very low flame.
    • Care should be taken not to burn the ingredients which will totally spoil/alter the taste of the Masala.
    • Do not dry roast Dry Ginger Powder, Dry Mango Powder & Nutmeg.
    • Cool the ingredients before grinding it.
  • This recipe is a part of A to Z recipe challenge, we choose key ingredients alphabetically to cook and post a dish every month. This month it was alphabet time "R" so I choose my key ingredients RAJMA and make this easy and flavourful Rajma Masala Powder  and will update the whole video soon on my YOUTUBE channel - JOLLYhOMEMADErECIPES 


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Paneer Kheer | How to make Paneer Kheer


Paneer Kheer

Paneer Kheer is an Indian dessert made using crumbled paneer or chenna, saffron, and rich dry fruits. It is easy to make and tastes so delicious…perfect  for get together and special occasions. 

Here are some more Kheer Recipes, which are apt to make during festivals – Mango Kheer, chaawal ki Kheer, seviyan Kheer, phirni 

Paneer Kheer tastes a lot like Rasamalai with pieces of soft chenna soaked in flavored milk coming in each bite.

This Indian sweet takes a few minutes to cook and tastes so different from normal kheer. Moreover, it is made using very basic ingredients which are mostly available in our kitchen.

I have made this Kheer from fresh chenna but you can make it from soft market based paneer too, just crumbled it and use it. 

Serve it hot or chilled, I personally like to serve it chilled with lots of dry fruits & rose petals on top. You can also serve it with poori or sweets after meal. 

Paneer Kheer will last for 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator. Make sure you store it in an airtight container.
How to make Paneer Kheer

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 and ½ litres full fat milk (divided)

• 2 teaspoon lime juice

• 10-15 strands saffron (optional)

• ¼ cup sugar

• ½ teaspoon cardamom powder

• Dry fruits or rose petals for garnishing

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Heat 1-liter milk in a heavy bottom pan. It’s best to use full cream milk to make the kheer as it is richer than cow’s milk. But if you don’t have you can use any milk to make the kheer. Keep stirring the milk while heating otherwise it will stick to the bottom of the pan and get burned.
  • When the milk comes to a boil, switch off the heat. Add lime juice and give it a stir.
  • Milk will curdle immediately after adding the lime juice. If it doesn’t, then add some more lime juice to the pan. Let the curdled milk rest for 5 minutes. Strain it in a soup strainer and collect the cheese. Do not discard the water that is left behind. It has many nutritional benefits and can be used to make curries or kneading flour.
  • Keep the strainer with paneer under running water for a few seconds so that the excess lime flavor is gone. Let the strainer rest over a vessel to get rid of all the excess water for about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 and ½ liters of milk in another heavy bottom pan. Keep stirring at regular intervals to avoid burning the milk at the bottom of the pan.
  • Simmer the heat to low once the milk comes to a boil. Add saffron strands to the pan and mix well. You can skip adding saffron if you wish to.
  • Let the milk cook for 20-25 minutes on low heat until it is reduced to almost half. Keep stirring at regular intervals. Crumble the paneer or chenna that we made earlier and add it to the pan.
  • Cook for another 30-35 minutes, until the milk is thickened. Keep in mind that the kheer will thicken some more after cooling. Add sugar and cardamom powder and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Adjust the amount of sugar according to your liking.
  • Paneer ki kheer is ready to serve. Serve it warm or chill it for a few hours. Garnish with almond and pistachio slivers and dry rose petals.
    Paneer wali Kheer recipe
This recipe is a part of A to Z recipe challenge, we choose key ingredients alphabetically to cook and post a dish every month. This month it was alphabet time "P" so I choose my key ingredients PANEER and make this delicious PANEER KHEER and will update the whole video soon on my YOUTUBE channel - JOLLYhOMEMADErECIPES 

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Sooji Mawa Gujiya Recipe | How to make Mawa Gujiya | Gujiya Recipe


How to make Mawa Gujiya

Sooji Mawa Gujiya Recipe- A crisp flaky deep fried pastry stuffed with  khoya or mawa, coconut and dry fruits. A popular traditional North Indian sweet which is a must to make especially during festive holidays times (Holi, or famous during wedding times).

Trust me, this is the first time in my life I have tried my hands on sooji mawa gujiya recipe. bet you just can't resist these golden crisp sweet beauties when you tried my recipe at your home😍

Sooji Mawa Gujiya Recipe

Check out the video recipe of Sooji Mawa Gujiya - 100% crispy




What Is Gujiya?

Gujiya is a deep fried flour pastry stuffed with khoya, dry fruits and coconut. Popular not only in UP, but they are widely made in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar 

Gujiya Recipe

These sweet dumplings has the filling of mawa in north. And, the Maharashtrian version goes with semolina or suji, and coconut filling. And I made a combination of version of these two in one.

How to store it?

Once the Gujiyas are out from the hot ghee to oil, allow them to cool completely. Then, transfer them into a clean airtight container and store them up to a week at room temperature. They stay very well in refrigerator up to a 15 days.

 You can try more INDIAN lip-smacking sweet desserts recipes 

Kesari Angoori Rasmalai

Til Gud ki Patti 

Pheni Kheer

Doodh Peda

Ingredients :

  • Plain Flour (मैदा )  - 2 cups ( 250 gms)
  • Ghee (घी )  - 1/4 cup ( 60 gms) 
  • Homemade Mawa - 1/2 cup ( 125 gms) 
  • Semolina (सूजी )  - 1/3 cup ( 60 gms)
  • Boora (बूरा ) - 3/4 cup ( 150 gms) 
  • Almonds (बादाम)  - 10 to 12 (finely chopped ) 
  • Cashew nuts (काजू )  - 10 to 12 (finely chopped)
  • Grated Dry coconut (सूखा नारियल )  - 1/3 cup 
  • Raisins (किशमिश )  - 1 tbsp 
  • Green Cardamoms (इलाइची )  - 6 to 7 
  • Oil/Ghee   - For frying
  • Instructions :

    How to make Sooji Mawa Gujiya

     1. Take Plain flour in a mixing bowl, make a hollow pit in it, mixing ghee and flour with fingers first until crumbly. And the flour mixture should hold the shape of a fist. Add lukewarm water in small portions and knead stiff dough.Cover and keep it aside for 20 to 25 minutes to set.

    For stuffing:
    2.Heat pan, add 2 tbsp ghee to it as ghee melts add semolina to it, Stir and roast it, until golden brown. Keep flame medium. Take powder sugar in a bowl, take out semolina, pour over the sugar. 

    3. Roast dry fruits, such as cashews, almonds for 1 to 2 minutes. Then take out and keep in the same bowl as boora  and semolina. Slightly roast dessicated coconut, in hot pan for half a minute. Keep in same bowl.

    4. Crumble and add mawa to the pan, stir and roast, till it changes color. Keep flame medium. Add raisins to the bowl,

    5. Take cardamoms coarsely grind them and add into bowl. Mix all ingredients well.

    6. Meanwhile dough is ready, knead it a bit.Divide dough into 2 parts, make a log, break lumps. Lift dough lump, press and make round dough ball, like a peda. Roll it out thin from the edges with 3 to 4 inch in diameter.

    7. Take the poori. Put stuffing in the poori, grease edges of poori with water. Close it with fork or pinch it with ur fingers, keep the gujiya in a plate. Likewise roll out , stuff and prepare all gujiyas. Keep in plate.

    Check Out The Video  Of How to make Mawa at home 



    8. Heat oil to fry the gujiyas, keep it medium hot. Put one gujiya to fry and check, when frying reduce flame. Put as many gujiyas as they fit in the wok. Once roasted from beneath, flip them. Stir and fry until golden brown from both sides, Keep flame medium low. Lift the gujiya in ladle. Take out from the wok, keep in plate, Fry all Gujiyas likewise. 

    9. Sumptuous, Sooji mawa gujiya's are ready As the gujiyas cool down, keep in an air tight container, and relish it for 15 days.


     

    Important Tips: 

    • To make Stuffing roast all the ingredients well.
    • To make the dough crisp and flaky, always mix ghee and flour with fingers first until crumbly. And the flour mixture should hold the shape of a fist. Then add water and knead into a soft dough
    • Do not knead the dough to soft or too stiff. It should be such so that is rolled out nicely even without dry flour or ghee. Always allow the dough to rest for 30 minutes for best results.
    •  Ensure the dough is covered with clean damp kitchen towel all the time to avoid drying.
    • While making the filling, always add sugar once the mawa cools completely. You can also use moulds to make the gujiyas.
    • While shaping the gujias, always apply water to the edges of the rolled dough using fingers. Or you can also use small brush and then press to seal. This ensures proper sealing of the edges avoiding the filling to break open while frying.
    • Keep the moulded gujias covered with a clean damp cloth to avoid drying, until the batch is ready to fry.
    • Always deep fry them on medium low heat. Never ever fry them on high heat as it will burn them and pastry will remain uncooked within. Frying them on low heat makes them crispier.
    • Do not overload the pan while deep frying the Gujiya, do it in batches. Also, each batch will take 15-17 minutes to cook.
    •  
    This recipe is a part of A to Z recipe challenge, we choose key ingredients alphabetically to cook and post a dish every month. This month it was alphabet time "M" so I choose my key ingredients MAWA and make this delicious Sooji Mawa Gujiya and will update the whole video soon on my YOUTUBE channel - JOLLYhOMEMADErECIPES 


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  • Kesari Angoori Rasmalai Recipe | How to make Angoori Rasmalai | Bengali Angoori Rasmalai Recipe

     

    Kesari Angoori Rasmalai Recipe

    Angoori Rasmalai is a popular Bengali sweet dish that is soft, spongy and tiny round cottage cheese dumplings dunked in saffron flavoured milk and garnished with dry fruits, this Angoori Rasmalai, a Bengali delicacy is everything you need for your upcoming festivals.

    This sweet dish is prepared on special occasions, festivals, durga pooja and the Bengali weddings. A divine tasting sweet made with just few ingredients and easy to prepare too.

    It is very easy to make traditional Bengali sweets at home and I have added and tried few recipes in my kitchen like rasgulla, kesari rasgulla and sandesh here.



    Bengali sweets are my absolute weakness. I just love them and can have those everyday if I can have things my way 🙂 It is very easy to make traditional Bengali sweets at home and I have added few recipes like keasri rasgulla, sandesh, mango fudge and many more.

    How to make Angoori Rasmalai

    Making angoori rasmalai is very easy but consumes a bit of time. For this, we need to prepare the chenna first, cook it in sugar syrup and side by side prepare the saffron flavoured milk. All the sweet cottage balls dunked in flavored milk that is called RAS.

    If you are using market paneer for making angoori rasmalai churn everything on grinder. I used homemade chenna with the heels of your hands for a 8 to 10 minutes.

    To make angoori rasmalai you need just milk, saffron, sugar and some nuts for garnishing. Making this angoori rasmalai can be divided into three steps

    Bengali Angoori Rasmalai

    * making chenna by curdling the milk

    * Shaping and cooking the angoori rasgulla

    * Making ras or sweetened milk to dunk the rasgullas.

    The word Angoori comes Angoor hindi word(this is actually a fruit called grapes), its resembles to their shape and size of the grape,..thats why it called Angoori. The result is a creamy, dreamy dessert that absolutely melts in your mouth.

    It will be good fro 3-4 days in fridge, keep it in fridge


    Prep Time : 5 mins
    Cook Time : 45 mins
    Total Time : 50 mins
    Course : Dessert
    Cuisine Bengali, Indian
    1 CUP = 250 ml

    Ingredients

    For making angoori rasgulla

    * 4 cups full fat milk
    * 2 tablespoons lemon juice or curd
    * 4 cups water
    * 1.5 cups sugar

    For making ras

    * 4 cups full fat milk
    * 3/4 cup sugar
    * 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
    * 1/2 teaspoon saffron strands
    * 1/2 `cup chopped toasted nuts

    Instructions :

    * Take milk in a sauce pan. Heat it up and when it is about to boil add the lemon juice and mix well. The milk will begin to curdle. Keep in low flame and stir till all the whey separates

    * Strain the whey using a vessel lined with strainer and cheese cloth. Tie the cloth and rest for 45 minutes for all the whey to drain.

    * Collect the chenna in a plate and start kneading. knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and supple.

    * pinch into tiny balls and shape into mini rasgullas.

    * Bring 4 cups water into rolling boil. Add the prepared balls. Add few saffron strands, cover and cook for 10-12 minutes until properly cooked.

    * Remove the rasgullas from syrup, and let cool thoroughly.

    Thickening milk to make rabdi

    * When the almonds are blanching, take milk in a thick bottomed pan or kadai.

    * Bring the milk to a boil on medium heat stirring at intervals.

    * Whilst the milk is coming to a boil, take 2 tablespoons of milk from the pan in a small bowl.

    * Let this milk become warm. Add crushed saffron strands. Stir and keep aside.

    * Once the milk has come to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer the milk. Collect the floating clotted cream (malai) on the sides. Continue to cook this way till the milk is reduced to half.

    * Keep on collecting the cream which floats on the top and move it to the sides. Also keep on stirring the milk at intervals so that the milk does not get scorched at the bottom.

    * Add sugar and stir well so that the sugar dissolves, then add cardamom powder.

    * Add the sliced almonds. Reserve a few almonds for garnishing.

    * Also add the saffron infused milk.

    * Stir again. Keep simmering the reduced milk at a low heat.

    Bengali Sweet Angoori Rasmalai

    Making angoori rasmalai

    * Take each rasgulla and with a spatula and apply pressure, so the excess sugar syrup is removed from it. You can also press and squeeze each rasgulla in your palms. Be gentle and don't apply too much of pressure. As then the rasgullas will break. Repeat with all the rasgulla balls.

    * Now place the rasgulla in the simmering milk and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes on a low heat.

    * Switch off the heat and then add rose water or kewra water

    * Stir gently. Cover and let the angoori rasmalai come to room temperature. Then chill in a covered container or bowl. Serve garnished with blanched, sliced almonds or pistachios that were kept aside and a few saffron strands.

    * You can also serve angoori rasmalai warm or at room temperature.

    Angoori Rasmlai

    This month letter is K for season 2 A to Z Challenge, I choose KESAR and made this super yummy and delicious bengali sweet ANGOORI RASMALAI

     


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    Hari Mirchi ka Thecha | Maharashtrian Mirchi Chutney | Green Chilli Thecha



    Hari Mirchi ka Thecha

    Hari Mirchi ka Thecha is a Maharashtrian Condiment which is made up with green chillies, garlic,peanuts qad salt. This is simple chutney recipe but so flavourful and very spicy 😬 and specially served with Bhakri, Jowar roti. 

    At my home, this is my husband most favourite chutney  recipe. We used to serve with any stuffed parathas or simply amazing with dal chaawal.

    Green Chilli Chutney

    This is the first time I made this green chilli thecha, by seeing the recipe of Chef Ranbeer Brar, as he added many spices in it. I added few simple spices according to our taste. This chutney is locally called hirvi mirchi cha thecha

    The spiciness from the green chili peppers and the extra punch from garlic and peanuts made it an instant favorite. Since that day, I had tried it, it’s been our regular favourite chutney 😬 I often make it at home to serve as a side dish, as it just simply amazing with my everyday meals.

    Spicy Green Chutney

    You can use any varieties of chilli in this chutney. My chillies are so hot 🥵 and spicy. You can use light green variety of chilies that are milder in their spice level.

    Course : Accompaniment/Chutney/side dish 

    Diet : Vegan, Vegetarian

    Cuisine : Indian

    Total time : 15 minutes 

    Prep time : 5 minutes

    Cook time : 10 minutes 

    Ingredients:

    2 tbsp Olive Oil/Peanut Oil 

    100 gram fresh Green Chillies – cut in half

    12-15 cloves Garlic 

    3 tbsp Roasted Peanuts 

    1 tsp Cumin Seeds 

    Salt to taste

    Instructions ;

        1.  Wash the green chilli peppers with water and wipe them with a kitchen towel. Remove their stalk and set aside

       2. In a pan heat oil and add green chillies, garlic, saute them for a minute on high flames. keep stirring at regular intervals.

      3. Roast the peanuts till nicely toasted and fragrant.

      4. Now add roasted peanuts, cumin seeds and saute this until nicely toasted and fragrant.

     5. Then add salt, mix it properly and switch off the flames.

     6. Crush them coarsely in a mortal pastel or a hand pastel.

    7. Once everything comes together, it’s ready to serve. Serve with warm paratha or any dish as a side condiments.



    This month letter is H for season 2 A to Z Challenge, I choose Hari Mirchi for this and made this "NUTTY,  SPICY AND FLAVOURFUL HARI MIRCHI KA THECHA!!

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    Til Gud Ke Laddu | Til Gud ki Chikki | Sesame Seed Brittle | Makar Sankranti Special

    Til Gud ke Laddu

    Til Gud ke laddu or Til ki Chikki is a healthy, delicious, and nutty treat prepared with white sesame seeds, jaggery and peanuts. 

    A vegan recipe and also a Makar Sankranti festival special sweet.

    Makar Sakranti is around the corner and so I thought of sharing my family favorite til gud ke chikki recipe with you all.

    Til Gud ki Chikki

    Growing up in Punjabi family in UP during Lohri and Makar Sankranti my grandfather always make some yummy chikki as well laddoo. They used to prepare marunda that is made with jaggery & murmuraa or channe gud laddoo or til ki chikki and many more.

    Til Gud ke Ladoo or Til ki Chikki in actual term means "Til" is sesame seeds or "Gud" is a Hindi word and for jaggery in English).

    The til ke laddu recipe also features peanuts. Sesame seeds, jaggery and peanuts are a truly winning combination in terms of taste and flavor. 

    You can add any dry fruits in chikki, If you like, then do check this Honey Nut Brittle made with honey and dry fruits or easy Oats Sesame Fudge Recipe which is made with ground sesame seeds, oats and jaggery.


    Til ke laddu makes for a good warming sweet snack during the winters. Make them, store them, and have them whenever you want. 

    Video recipe of Til ke Ladoo / Til Gud ki Chikki


    INGREDIENTS 

    • White sesame seeds - 1 cups

    • Jaggery / Gud - 1 cups

    • Desi Ghee -1 tablespoon

    • Peanuts roasted & ground - 2 tbsp

    • Water - 2 teaspoon

    INSTRUCTIONS 

    1. Heat a non-stick pan, add white sesame seeds and roast on low heat till crisp and light brown. Transfer into a bowl.

    2. Add raw peanuts to the same pan and roast on low heat till light brown. Transfer into bowl and remove the skin.

    3. Heat desi ghee in the same pan, add chopped jaggery/gud with 2 tsp of water and let it melt. Further cook on low to medium heat till the syrup reaches hard ball consistency.

    4. Add sesame seeds and roasted grounded peanuts to the melted jiggery and mix well. 

    5. Before making laddoos, just spinach yours hands with water. Roll into laddoos while still hot and keep them on a plate to cool. I’ll make 5 laddoos or same mixture used for chikki 

    6. Take a butter paper, add the above mixture roll up with rolling pin at the desired thickness, and cut it into desired shapes while still hot. Keep them aside to cool.

    7. Serve or store in an airtight container to serve when required.

    this sesame seed treat is the contribution of my A to Z season 2 challenge. This month letter is G, I choose GUD for this and made this "CRISPY AND NUTTY SESAME SEED BRITTLE AND TIL GUD KE LADDU "


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    Pheni Kheer | Karwa Chauth Fenia | Pheni ki Kheer Recipe | Sargi Special Pheni Kheer

     

    Pheni Kheer

    Pheni kheer is a must item in the Karwa Chauth Sargi thali or for any special occasion at my home or I usually make it for my big sweet tooth. 😁😁 It is prepared with milk, mild sweet and loaded with dry fruits. It is very light in taste, so easy to make and absolutely delicious dessert that you can served with your everyday meals.

    Generally we get readymade Pheni disks in the sweet shops during the time of Karwa Chauth. It is a tradition to have Pheni on Karwa Chauth day along with other sargi items. 


    At my In-laws place this Pheni kheer is made during saawan month and can be served as a sweet dish after heavy meals.

    Pheni ki Kheer Recipe

    What is Karwa Chauth and their significance behind the festival?

    Karwa Chauth is a festival celebrated by Hindu women from the Northern and Western India on the fourth day after Purnima (a full moon) in the month of Kartika. On Karwa Chauth, married women, especially in North India, observe fast from sunrise to moonrise for the safety and longevity of their husbands.

    Karwa Chauth Fenia

    Being an Indian , I loved Indian traditions so much and their values behind the festivals are so beautiful and meaningful. I'll share you what we do during karwa chauth in details in other post but for now in short - 

    we wake up early in the morning like around 4 a.m, make some delicious food for ourselves which include pheni ki kheer, fruits (like apple/coconut), some sweet like gulab jamun or rasgulla, a glass of water, tea/coffee, dry fruits, any stuffed paratha with curd. I know its sounds so funny that how can we eat this whole some meal in early morning😉 here's my sargi thali in below picture

    Karwa Chauth Sargi Thali

    Well let's go to the Feni Kheer, will share you about Karwa Chauth traditions in other post with some beautiful clicks. 

    Pheni is a wonderful traditional milk based dessert which can either be served chilled or can be relished hot too. It is very easy to make and hardly takes few minutes to prepare. Do try this creamy and rich feniya ki kheer this festival for sure.

    FENI KHEER RECIPE

    PREP TIME : 5 mins

    COOK TIME :10 mins

    COURSE : Dessert, Karwa Chauth Special, Festival Special

    CUISINE : North Indian Punjabi Cuisine

    Ingredients:

    Pheni/Fenia - 1/2 cup

    Milk - 4 cup

    Sugar - 1/4 cup sugar (adjust it to your taste)

    Chopped Almonds - 12 to 14 pieces

    10 Raisins

    Instructions :

    1. In a heavy bottom pan, bring the milk to a brisk boil. Lower the heat and add pheni....simmer the milk along with pheni for 5 to 10 minutes till it thickens a little. 

    2. Once the milk has thickened a little, add the sugar and chopped dry fruits as of your choice and simmer for another couple of minutes.

    3. Turn off the heat, transfer the pheni into another serving bowl. So the pheni is not over cooked on the same pan as it is very hot.

    4. After cool down and keep it in refrigerator and serve cold or hot kheer as per your taste,  in my family including me everyone love pheni ki kheer as a cold dessert. 

    5. Before serving Garnish with chopped almonds. Tadaa it's ready to serve...So creamy and rich dessert..

    Feni Kheer Recipe

    This post is little bit late, but I was waiting for the right time now I have got chance to share it with one of the important sweet in Sargi thali is PHENI KHEER and this kheer is the contribution of my A to Z season 2 challenge. This month letter is F earlier i knew only 1 ingredients that is Phalsa- dry berry which is not easily available in Bangalore easily. I was thinking to not to take participate in this month challenge luckily his PHENI box is in my fridge and when i read the word 😍😃 then my mind strike oh wow that;s another ingredients that's start with hindi letter PH or Fa. So I choose it and made this "RICH & CREAMY FENI KHEER"



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    Aloo Baingan Recipe | Aloo Baingan ki Sukhi Sabzi | Vegan Eggplant Potato Recipe

     

    Aloo Baingan Recipe

    Aloo Baingan ki sabzi or baingan aloo is a delicious vegan and gluten-free recipe. Made with eggplants & potatoes this tasty dish is very easy to make.

    This is purely home-cooked everyday dish which is family favorite veggie especially my son. 

    Aloo baingan ki sabzi is a simple yet delicious vegan & gluten-free Indian vegetable recipe. Aloo is the Hindi word for potato and baingan for eggplant so basically, this dish is made by cooking potatoes and eggplants with tomatoes,  and a few spices. This is purely NO Onion NO Garlic Recipe

    Aloo Baingan ki Sukhi Sabzi

    Even this simple recipe has different variations and I love almost all of them. I usually dry and sometime i usually make curry version, will share the recipe soon with my readers. Today I am sharing the most common method of making aloo baingan also called baingan aloo by many.

    To make aloo baingan you need the following ingredients:

    • Eggplant: Though aloo baingan is generally made with a baby purple variety, feel free to use whichever variety of eggplant is available to you.
    • Potato: Any variety of potato can be used
    • Tomato
    • Indian Spices - turmeric, coriander, red chilli, salt, garam masala
    • Olive Oil or any vegetable cooking oil
    • Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing
    Check out the video recipe of ALOO BAINGAN

    More Indian Sabzi Recipes like :

    Aloo baingan is generally served with Indian bread like roti or paratha with side homemade curd or raita or lassi. Though a lot of people don’t love eggplants, I loved this vegetable even as a kid. It’s one of my favorite vegetables.   

    Lunch Menu - Aloo Baingan

    Course: Main Course

    Cuisine: Indian

    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

    Prep Time: 5 minutes

    Cook Time: 15 minutes

    Total Time: 20 minutes

    Servings: 3 people

    Author: Jolly Makkar

    Ingredients :

    3 medium-sized eggplants chopped into medium-sized pieces

    2 medium-sized potatoes chopped into medium-sized pieces

    2 medium-sized tomatoes finely chopped

    1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

    1/4 teaspoon red chili powder

    1/2 tablespoon coriander powder

    1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder

    Salt as per taste

    3 tablespoon olive oil or any cooking oil of your choice

    coriander leaves finely chopped

    Instructions

    1. Heat oil in a pan, stir fry the sliced aloo and baingan by adding some salt and turmeric powder. Cover the pan and cook until the potato and eggplants are nicely cooked.

    2. Once it is cooked properly, take all potatoes and baingan into the late.

    3. On to the same pan, add chopped tomatoes, all the spice powder, and salt. Mix, cover the pan, and cook it until the tomatoes turn mushy.

    4. Once the tomatoes are done add potatoes, eggplant. Add garam masala and cover the pan. Cook covered for another 3-4minutes. then switch off the flame.

    5. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve with roti/ paratha or rice and dal.

    Dry Aloo Baingan

    Notes:

    1) Make equal size pieces of potatoes and eggplants. 

    2) Never add water to cook aloo baingan and let the vegetables get cooked covered in their own moisture.

    3) Use a heavy-bottomed pot to make this dish.

    This recipe a part of A to Z Recipe challenge. This month the letter is B so I choose my key ingredients BAINGAN and make this easy and simple Aloo Baingan ki sukhi sabji

    Vegan Eggplant Potato Recipe

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    Aam Sandesh Recipe | How to make Mango Sandesh | Mango Paneer Fudge(Video)

    Mango Sandesh

    Mango Sandesh is a twist of to the classic Bengali sweet Sondesh. It is made by making fresh chenna and flavoring of mango puree.

    Sandesh is a sweet prepared with freshly made chenna aka moist paneer, powdered sugar. Flavoring can be in many different varieties, like most common being saffron and cardamom. Or sometimes saffron. 

    Check out the video of AAM SANDESH



    This is very delightful sweet dish, can be melt in your mouth. Last time when I made Sandesh with Kesar it will be finish in just few days. So I decided to make this Sandesh with mango twist.

    Indian Dessert with Mango


    WHAT IS SANDESH SWEET?

    Sandesh is just a soft fudge made with Indian cottage cheese or paneer. It can be flavored with Kesar Sandesh, Nolen Gurer Sandesh, Chocolate Sandesh, Rose Sandesh, Jaggery Sandesh and many more that you can choose from your favorite ingredient or make it simple without any essence. You can make end number of flavours into it. It is pronounced like "SONDESH

    I have made mango sandesh in two ways one if barfi style and one is flat ladoo style.. both come super soft and fantastic. For barfi, i have set it in fridge for almost 4 hours and for other one I have just cool the mixture in fridge for 1 hour till it firm then I made flat ladoo. 

    Aam Sondesh
    Before mango season over, I want to enjoy mango in my dishes so I can remember the taste till next season. 😁  I gave this mangoish twist to my Sandesh, and that came out super creamy and soft. It’s really easy to make!

    The thing that should be kept in mind while making Sandesh is to mash the Chenna or Paneer nicely with the heels of your hands till it is smooth and silky.

    Mango Fudge

    You can try end number of mango recipes from my blog

    mango rose lassi

    frozen mango yogurt bars

    mango rice kheer

    mango masala lemonade

    mango tutti frutti icecream

    mango lassi

    Homemade aam papad

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    MANGO SONDESH RECIPE


    Recipe Category: Desserts

    Recipe Cuisine: Indian

    Preparation Time: 20 minutes

    Cooking Time: 45 minutes

    Serves: 2

    Author : Jolly Makkar

    Ingredients :

    1 liters of full fat milk.

    4-5 Tablespoons of lemon juice

    Mango pulp of 1 sweet mangoes

    1/4 cup of sugar.

    A pinch of Saffron strands 

    A pinch of yellow color (optional)

    1/4 teaspoon of cardamom powder

    Some chopped almonds or any dry fruits

    Instructions :

    1. Heat milk in a saucepan. When the milk starts bubbling, add lemon juice. Stir well and turn off the heat.

    2. The milk will curdle within few minutes. You will see the paneer or chenna. After few minutes strain it in cotton lined strainer.

    3. Wash paneer with cold water, then press gently with your hand to remove excess water.

    4. Hang the cloth with kitchen tap for 30 minutes. Paneer should not become very dry.

    5. Then take paneer out in a plate and start kneading gently.

    6. After 4-5 minutes paneer will become very smooth. Do not knead it with pressure as paneer will loose it's oil.

    7. In a non stick pan, add mango pulp, sugar and saffron soaked water. Cook on medium flame for 15 minutes. Add green cardamom powder.

    8. After 15 minutes, mango sauce will become thick and silky. Now add the kneaded paneer, mix well. 

    9. On very low flame, stir the mixture in every 2 minutes. First paneer will become little liquidy, but after few minutes of stirring it will gradually become thick.

    steps of making aam sandesh
    10. When the paneer will start leaving the pan, like a dough turn off the heat. After few minutes, take the mixture out in a plate. Cool it in a fridge for 1  hour.

    11. After 1 hour, take the mixture out from the fridge and  start making sondesh using your hands take a small lemon size portion from the mixture and start rolling within your palm. Give it any shape of your choice.

    12. You will get 6-7 medium sized sandesh. Garnish them with chopped almonds or any dry fruits as you like most.

    13. For Barfi sandesh shape - take a butter paper, grease with little ghee, add the mango mixture and make it into square shape. Set it into fridge for almost 4 hours.

    steps of making mango sandesh
    14. After 4 hours, take out from fridge and cut it in your desired shape, garnished with nuts and serve it. It will be good for 2-3 days. Not more than that.

    mango sondesh


    LITTLE INTRO ABOUT OUR NEW A TO Z SEASON 2 CHALLENGE

    This recipe is a part of old group A to Z but comes in new season and that is season-2 yes you read it right...we are in SEASON-2, the time flies so fast. In this season, we are making recipes from A to Z alphabets but this time it would be hindi ingredients like a for aloo, aam, anar and many more as compare to old one english..confused 😁 don't be confused this is gonna be fun unlimited challenge for us and our readers.😍

    I choose my key ingredients AAM and make this easy and simple AAM SANDESH Bengali Sweet

    Mango Barfi without Condensed Milk

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    Kachumber Salad, How to make Indian Cucumber Salad | Cucumber Salad Recipe

    Kachumber Salad
    How to make Indian Cucumber Salad recipe - This is one of the easiest salad ever, and takes just a few minutes to make. It is an simple vegetarian salad recipe, that is loaded with goodness of vegetables that are chopped, tossed up with few spices & dressed with lemon juice. 

    It’s also commonly known as Kachumber Salad, and is ready in just a few minutes and goes perfectly with all curries or as a dip with chips. It goes well with all lunch or dinner menus. 

    I didn’t want to post this easy Kachumber Salad recipe, because it’s such an easy and basic recipe. But I’ve often found that it’s the simplest recipe which are most popular, so I thought to myself, why not?
    indian cucumber salad

    The ingredients you need for this indian cucumber salad are tomatoes, cucumber, onions, chopped coriander and few spices which are easily available in our kitchen.. You can add green chillies also but I avoid it because of my toddler.



    So all you do is chop everything up finely, and then add some spices with freshly squeezed lemon juice ..toss..toss..toss! or You can serves them plain also without adding spices.
    Cucumber Salad Recipe

    I am using this kachumber salad can also be made into a cooling vegetable raita by adding some yogurt with spices like salt, cumin powder, black salt and red chilli powder. Tossing it all up. 

    SERVE THIS CUCUMBER SALAD WITH

    BAKED ITALIAN CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS
    EASY POTATO CURRY
    AWADHI STYLE CHICKEN CURRY
    TANGDI KABAB
    RESTAURANT STYLE DAL MAKHANI

     Course : Appetizer, Salad
     Cuisine : Indian
     Prep Time : 5 minutes
     Servings : 2

    Ingredients :

    Finely chopped tomato - 1 medium sized 
    Finely chopped onion - 1 medium sized
    Finely chopped cucumber - 1 no
    Cumin powder - 1 tsp
    Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
    Salt to taste 
    Chopped coriander leaves 
    Freshly squeezed lemon juice

    Preparation Method :

    1. Chop all the ingredients finely, add all spices, lemon juice and toss together. (check notes**)

    2. Top with chopped coriander leaves.
    kachumber salad recipe

    Important Notes**

    a. Once you chopped the veggies keep it aside don't add spices in it, before serving  just add spices and juice, if we add earlier spices and juices in salad..sometimes it becomes bitter and soggy. 

    b. You can add any veggies of your choice ooty carrots, red carrots, red and yellow bell pepper,boiled chickpeas, boiled corn anything which you like the combination most.

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