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Dal Puri (Indian Fried Bread)

Breads, Breakfast Recipes, Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, Holi, Karwa Chauth, Lunch Box Suggestion, Makar Sankranti, Navaratri, Party Recipes, Vegan, Yugadi

Dal Puri (fried puffed bread), which consist of puris filled with mildly spiced moong dal. This delicacy is delicious and very festive. Dal Puri is an excellent option with any meal as it is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve these incredible dal puris with spicy squash, or potato curry with yogurt gravy.

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Spinach Kofta Curry

Gluten Free, Party Recipes, Vegetables Curry / Gravy

Spinach kofta curry is an exotic gravy-based dish. These spinach and potato koftas (also known as pakoras or dumplings) are simmered in rich creamy tomato gravy making this a very delicious dish. Spinach kofta can be served with any Indian flat bread like Roti, Naan, Paratha, or with plain white rice. This will be enjoyed by everyone.

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Paneer Bhurji

Diwali, Gluten Free, Paneer (Indian Cheese), Party Recipes, Quick & Easy, Vegetables Sauteed / Dry

Paneer bhurji is a delightful and spicy paneer dish. Paneer bhurji is a quick and easy recipe to make, made from crumbled paneer simmered in spicy tomato gravy. Paneer bhurji tastes great with roti, paratha, or even with regular bread! This is also makes a good stuffing for dosas or vegetable Frankie rolls.

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Urad Dal Kachori

Appetizers, Breads, Diwali, Holi, Party Recipes, Snacks

Dal kachori is a delicacy from north India. Dal kachori is a spicy puffed pastry. Traditionally kachories are sold at HALWAI (a sweet and snack shop). Today, I will use urad dal lentils (skinned black gram) for the inside filling. These mouthwatering Dal kachories can be served as a snack, chaat or part of main meal, making the meal exotic.

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Dahi Baingan sautéed Eggplant with Yogurt

Gluten Free, Party Recipes, Vegetables Curry / Gravy, Vegetables Sauteed / Dry

Dahi baingan (Sautéed Eggplant with Yogurt is a classic eggplant dish. This recipe is very sophisticated but very simple to make. It is always amazing to see how a few simple ingredients can make such a satisfying dish. My husband who doesn’t like eggplant fell in love with this dish. Dahi Baingan is simply delicious. This can be served with plain rice or roti.

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Hara Bhara Kabab – Vegetable Cutlet

Appetizers, Diwali, Gluten Free, Party Recipes, Snacks, Vegan

Hara bhara kabab is a popular tasty treat in Indian restaurants. This spicy delicious snack is deep fried made with spinach and potatoes flavored with spice mix. Hara bhara kabab is crispy outside and soft inside. Hara Bhara Kebabs are absolutely delicious and looks like cutlets.

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Cocktail Green Peas Samosa

Appetizers, Diwali, Holi, Party Recipes, Snacks, Vegan

Cocktail green peas samosas are tasty treat. These bite-sized crispy samosas are filled with spicy green peas. This was my mother’s go-to appetizer for special occasions, and she received many compliments. My cooking style is greatly influenced by my mother, a true inspiration! Of course they taste out of this word when served hot. Serve with tamarind chutney.

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Gulab Jamun

Desserts, Diwali, Karwa Chauth, Krishna Janmashtami, Party Recipes

Gulab Jamun is easily the most popular and loved dessert in India. Gulab jamun is best described as an Indian version of a donut immersed in a sweet syrup. Gulab jamun recipe is especially dear to me as it was my very first video showcased on You Tube. To be frank, I never dreamed that I would still be doing what I love seven years later. Not everyone can say they are truly following their passion. So in this spirit I decided I would present another version of Gulab Jamun. This recipe is simpler, yet still delicious.

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Paneer Makhani

Gluten Free, Paneer (Indian Cheese), Party Recipes, Vegetables Curry / Gravy

Paneer Makhani is a popular Punjabi dish. Paneer (Indian cheese) simmered in rich creamy tomato gravy makes a very delicious dish. This is simple and easy recipe to make. Serve Paneer Makhani with any Indian flat bread or over rice. This will be enjoyed by everyone. What Is Paneer Makhani – Manjula’s Kitchen  It’s a […]

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Hyderabadi Mirchi Ka Salan (Spicy Pepper Curry)

Gluten Free, Party Recipes, Vegan, Vegetables Curry / Gravy

“Mirchi ka Salan” is a popular Hyderabadi dish. Generally speaking, Hyderabadi dishes are very spicy and aromatic, and this is one of them. Even the name of this dish “Mirchi ka salon” reflects that. Mirch is pepper and Salan means curry. The chili pepper is cooked in a peanut and coconut spicy curry.

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Batata Vada – Aloo Bonda (Fried Potato Dumpling)

Appetizers, Party Recipes, Snacks, Street Food Recipes

Batata Vada also known as aloo bonda, deep fried savory appetizer made with spicy potato mix. When they are serve hot they are crispy outside and soft inside. This is a very popular street food in Mumbai.

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Samosa Pinwheels

Appetizers, Chaat, Party Recipes, Vegan

Samosa pinwheels are great party treat. This is an interesting twist to a popular and most wanted Indian snack Samosa. They make mouthwatering appetizer or can be served as a chaat.

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Pineapple Coconut Kheer – Pina Colada Pudding

Desserts, Diwali, Gluten Free, Krishna Janmashtami, Party Recipes

Pineapple Kheer is a fruity twist to the favorite Indian dessert Rice Kheer. Caramelized Pineapple adds a very pleasing and tempting flavor to this Kheer.

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Chocolate Sandesh (Truffles)

Desserts, Gluten Free, Party Recipes

Sandesh is a delicacy of Bengal. Chocolate flavored Sandesh is truly unique. This is very simple to make with few ingredients, milk, sugar and the flavor of your choice.

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Masala Papad (Papad Salad)

Appetizers, Low Fat, Party Recipes, Snacks, Vegan

Crispy papad topped with spicy salad makes a very refreshing appetizer. Masala Papad is full of flavors and very tempting. This is a very simple and easy recipe to make.

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