Sheetal Jandial
Basic Moong Dal Tadka
This is a basic moong dal tadka recipe, with a simple, flavourful tadka (tempering) for the ones new to cooking. I will follow this up...
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Sheetal Jandial
- Nov 7, 2019
Katachi Amti
The spiced, tangy, thin gravy that is usually served with Puran Poli. Katachi Amti is made using the water in which the chana dal (Bengal...
Sheetal Jandial
- Oct 23, 2019
Puran Poli
Indian flatbread stuffed with a mix of Bengal gram (chana dal) and jaggery (gur). Traditional, festive Maharashtrian delicacy: Puran Poli...
Sheetal Jandial
- Oct 9, 2019
Aloo Bhurji
We call it Aloo Pyaaz Tamatar Chutney at home… this recipe is basically egg bhurji without eggs. Beat a couple of eggs (or more!) and...
Sheetal Jandial
- Sep 3, 2019
Besan ka Puda
or Besan ka chilla or savoury gramflour pancakes Besan ka chilla or besan ka puda is a rustic, simple-flavoured Indian breakfast or chai...
Sheetal Jandial
- Aug 16, 2019
Lobia ki Shami
Black-eyed Bean Kebabs So! This was a recipe trial, which turned out well. We’ve all heard of the traditional mutton Shami Kebabs… and...
Sheetal Jandial
- May 14, 2019
Kanji Pulao
Yes! Kanji has been put to good use in my kitchen *grinning* Another recipe using Kanji, is the spicy and popular North Indian street...
Sheetal Jandial
- Apr 25, 2019
Kanji Vada
Spicy moong dal vadas dipped in tangy Kanji… The Kanji recipe traditionally used for this combination i.e. Kanji Vada, is a simple...
Sheetal Jandial
- Mar 18, 2019
Aloo Gobi
The first vegetable (sabji) I learned to cook… besides potatoes. Potatoes and cauliflower florets cooked in Indian masalas. Yes......
Sheetal Jandial
- Jan 4, 2019
Chole (chickpeas) Biryani
No, it’s not chole pulao :) Chole / Chana biryani is made using methods similar to that of dum biryani… birista (fried onions), adding...
Sheetal Jandial
- Dec 13, 2018
Sukha Moong (dry whole green moong dal)
Packed with nutrition and antioxidants, whole moong or mung beans are a good source of plant based protein for those following a...
Sheetal Jandial
- Nov 26, 2018
Thalipeeth
A wholesome breakfast, a quick high protein mid meal or an accompaniment for curries and bhaaji, Thalipeeth is a traditional...
Sheetal Jandial
- Nov 13, 2018
Batter-fried stuffed mushrooms
There's more to mushrooms than soups and curries. Here is a simple, quick and easy to cook small plates / appetiser recipe - batter-fried...
Sheetal Jandial
- Nov 6, 2018
Palak Paneer
Sarson, palak, methi, bathua are all available fresh and in abundance during the winters. As much as I love all forms of Saag, this...
Sheetal Jandial
- Nov 15, 2017
Lauki Kofta Curry
These are bottle gourd (lauki) koftas in a light curry recipe and could be easily substituted with paneer, mutton / chicken kheema...
Sheetal Jandial
- Nov 4, 2017
Tadka Aloo
Tempered Potatoes Also known as Jeera Aloo (this one is with an addition of coarsely crushed peanuts) This recipe of tadka aloo or jeera...
Sheetal Jandial
- Oct 27, 2017
Vegetarian Fried Rice
This recipe of Vegetarian / Vegan Fried Rice is the simplest quick fix recipe one can make using easily available ingredients. If you...
Sheetal Jandial
- Oct 20, 2017
Pindi Chole, with a twist
Traditional / authentic pindi chole are made using anardana (dried pomegranate seeds), for a bit of tang & flavour – no tomatoes. I...
Sheetal Jandial
- Oct 9, 2017
Vegetarian Hakka Noodles
These Indian style Hakka Noodles really need no introduction. Definitely better than store bought instant noodles, this recipe of Hakka...
Sheetal Jandial
- Jul 14, 2017
Medu Vada
Our very own savoury doughnut! The traditional South-Indian breakfast, meal or snack - Medu Vada or Urad Dal Vada. This recipe of Medu...
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