Dahi Bhalle also called Dahi vada are delectable street food in North India and the neighboring countries. These delicious soft balls are made with urad dal (lentils) which are soaked, and deep fried. Bhalle can be made ahead of time and one can freeze it and take out what is needed. Very popular dish […]
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Thai Tofu Penang Curry
Ingredients: 2 cups coconut milk 2 tbsps vegetable oil (optional) 1/4 cup Penang Curry Paste (store bought) Fried Cubed Tofu 2 tbsps palm sugar 2-3 tbsps of fish sauce, to taste 6-7 kaffir lime leaves 1/2 cup Thai Basil Leaves Small can of bamboo shoots Sliced green/red bell pepper Directions: In a wok or large […]
Paneer Paratha ( Stuffed Cottage Cheese Bread)
Ingredients: 1.5 cup crumbled paneer 1 small red onion chopped 1-2 chopped green chillies chopped cilantro chopped ginger salt to taste 1/2 tsp red chilli powder 1/2 tsp garam masala 1/2 tsp amchoor Whole Wheat flour dough Directions: Mix all the above ingredients except the flour. Heat the tawaa or a frying pan. Take […]
Garam Masala ( Allspice)
What is Garam Masala? It is a blend of ground spices which is extensively used in Indian cooking. Garam Masala translated in english means “Hot Spice” and around the world it is known by the name of “Curry.” There are so many versions of garam masalas so the ingredients vary from one recipe to another. […]
Gobhi Aloo (Cauliflower and potatoes)
A very simple dish which is made differently in several parts of India. This one is typical Punjabi style Gobhi Aloo which is dry and is served with chapati (roti) or paratha. It is just cauliflower and potato stir fried in an aromatic blend of Indian spices. Ingredients: Cauliflower Florets