Special Occasions

Elevate special occasions with exquisite Indian dishes from Manjula’s Kitchen! Explore a delightful array of recipes perfect for celebrating in style.


Makhana Matar Curry

Diwali, High Protein, Navaratri, Party Recipes, Vegetables Curry / Gravy

Makhana Matar Curry is a delicious gravy-based dish. This can be a tasty side dish for formal dinner or even a quiet dinner with a few friends. Makhana and matar is made with a spicy tomato and cashew gravy. I like to serve with fresh hot puris or white rice.

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Ragda Puri Chaat

Appetizers, Chaat, Party Recipes, Quick & Easy, Street Food Recipes, Vegan

Ragda Puri is a chaat dish that will leave you licking your fingers. Made with crunchy puris, ragda, and chutney, this recipe is the perfect addition to any chaat menu. This appetizer is easy to make and tastes delicious.

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Grilled Caprese Sandwich (Veggie Sandwich With Pesto)

Kid-Friendly, Lunch Box Suggestion, Quick & Easy, Sandwiches

For this delicious Caprese Sandwich, I have been experimenting with pesto lately and tried out this sandwich after my granddaughter requested me to make it for her. This recipe is super easy to put together on the go and it makes for the perfect lunchbox or tiffin meal.

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Dal Pakwan Chaat

Appetizers, Snacks, Street Food Recipes, Vegan

This recipe is a little twist to an authentic breakfast delicacy in Sindhi homes. This style of serving makes this dish perfect for a gathering. I was inspired to do this recipe from when this was served to me in Jaipur while I was visiting my daughter-in-law family.

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Roasted Caramelized Makhana

Appetizers, Gluten Free, High Protein, Krishna Janmashtami, Navaratri, Snacks, Vegan, Winter Recipes

Caramelized Makhana is the perfect snack for all ages, especially kids. My grandchildren absolutely love this recipe and my youngest even calls it kettle corn. This is not just quick and easy to make, but it is a healthy snack because it is high in protein and has many nutritional values. This recipe is the perfect tea time munchie and will be a hit with everyone who enjoys a sweet and crunchy snack.

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Palak (Spinach) Puri

Breads, Breakfast Recipes, Kid-Friendly, Lunch Box Suggestion, Party Recipes, Quick & Easy, Vegan

Palak Puri is a whole wheat fried bread made with many different flavors. Adding the spinach with a few spices makes the Puri very yummy and healthy. These puris can be served with any meal and add a nice green color to any menu. You can also serve them with afternoon tea or even pack them up for a lunch box meal.

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Grilled Paneer

Appetizers, Kid-Friendly, Party Recipes, Quick & Easy

Grilled Paneer makes for a great appetizer that compliments any main course dish. Grilled paneer is quick and easy to put together, making it the perfect party appetizer. I will be preparing this appetizer a lot this holiday season because it is perfect to serve at get together and bring to potlucks.

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Paneer Malai Ladoo

Desserts, Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, Kid-Friendly, Krishna Janmashtami, Navaratri, Party Recipes, Quick & Easy

Paneer Malai Ladoo is a rich and delicious homemade sweet dessert. Paneer Ladoos have a creamy texture and they taste amazing! This dessert is perfect for people with a sophisticated palette and is super easy to prepare.

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Tawa Pulao Mumbai Style (Pav Bhaji Pulao)

Gluten Free, Lunch Box Suggestion, Quick & Easy, Rice, Street Food Recipes, Vegan

Tawa Pulao is a popular street dish of Mumbai that is very similar in style to Pav Bhaji. The secret behind this flavorful Tawa Pulao is that it’s mixture of spices that creates the perfect balance of flavors. The recipe incorporates vegetables that are still crunchy and not mushy like Pav Bhaji. This is a one dish meal and also a good lunch box meal.

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Baked Vegetable Idli

Appetizers, Breakfast Recipes, Diwali, Kid-Friendly, Lunch Box Suggestion, Navaratri, Party Recipes, Quick & Easy, Snacks

Baked vegetable Idli makes for a healthy and delicious appetizer or side dish. They are very eye-appealing and great to put out at a gathering for guests to pop into their mouth. They are the perfect addition to any menu because they are so easy to make. Idlies have a unique texture because they are soft but also slightly crisp on the bottom. Baked vegetable idli are best served with coconut chutney if served as an appetizer or with samber if served with the main meal.

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Gobi Pakoras (Crispy Cauliflower Fritters)

Appetizers, Gluten Free, Party Recipes, Snacks, Vegan

Gobi Pakoras or Crispy Cauliflower fritters are a mouthwatering appetizer. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these pakoras are addicting! These work as a tasty pairing with your afternoon tea or a spicy delicious snack before any meal.

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Paneer Sandwich

Breakfast Recipes, Kid-Friendly, Lunch Box Suggestion, Paneer (Indian Cheese), Quick & Easy, Sandwiches, Snacks

Paneer Sandwich is a quick and easy to make. Paneer Sandwich is healthy and tastes delicious. This is a perfect lunch box option, especially for the kids.

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Paneer Methi (Methi Malai Paneer) Recipe by Manjula

Diwali, Gluten Free, High Protein, Krishna Janmashtami, Paneer (Indian Cheese), Party Recipes, Vegetables Curry / Gravy

Paneer Methi is a delicacy of Northern India. This recipe is paneer with creamy gravy flavored with dry fenugreek leaves known as Fasoori Methi. Paneer Methi is a perfect side dish for formal dinner or even a quiet dinner where you want to impress someone. Any way or time you serve this, it is delicious.

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Aloo ki Kachori

Appetizers, Breads, Breakfast Recipes, Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, Holi, Karwa Chauth, Krishna Janmashtami, Lunch Box Suggestion, Party Recipes, Vegan

Aloo Ki kachori is a delicious, spicy, fried puff bread. Aloo Ki kachori can be part of the main meal or it can even be served for breakfast with a hot cup of chai. This kachori also makes a mouthwatering appetizer that can be served with Green Chutney as chaat.

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Aloo Palak Paratha (Flatbread with Potato and Spinach stuffing)

Breads, Breakfast Recipes, Lunch Box Suggestion

Aloo Palak Ka Paratha, a flat bread with a potato spinach stuffing. This paratha is a perfect breakfast treat for the family and friends. Aloo Palak ka Paratha also makes a good lunch box meal to take to work or school. My favorite way to serve Aloo Palak Ka Paratha, with yogurt, or Tomato chutney.

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