Paneer Handi is yet another delicious preparation of Paneer. Basically handi is deep narrow-mouthed cooking pot . This curry is prepared in handi, hence the name "Paneer Handi". Again this is a North Indian delicacy, any curry related to Paneer is from North Indian cuisine. Paneer is also quite popular with kids as most of the recipes are on sweeter side. Each and every Paneer curry has it's own unique taste. For Paneer Handi, Paneer cubes are marinated in yogurt and spices and then added to gravy. So no cream in this recipe hence it is little bit lighter than other Paneer curries like Paneer Makhani, Paneer Butter Masala or Shahi Paneer. Ingredients 1 1/2 Cup cubed Paneer( Recipe for homemade Paneer ) 3 Tbs Yogurt, beaten 1/4 tsp chili powder Pinch of turmeric Salt as per taste 2 tbs Chopped Cilantro 2-3 green chilies sliced lengthwise 1 tsp+ 1/2 tsp garam masala 2 medium onions cut into quarters 3 medium tomatoes cut into quarters 1 inch ginger sliced 1/2 ...

Keema means any kind of minced meat. We had these rolls at my friends house and  loved it and so made these again at home the other day. They are somewhat similar to Sloppy Joe's but unlike sloppy Joe's these vegetarian rolls are not 'messy' to eat. I have used soya granules instead of meat for making perfect Keema. I got Ruchi brand soya granules. They come in 3 variety i.e chunks, mini chunks and granules so make sure you buy granules. Onions, tomatoes and chili's are finely chopped and sauteed with soya granules to make this delicious keema. It is also good to eat with Roti. I have used Italian sub rolls as they are perfect to hold that heavy filling. Ingredients 1 1/2 Cup Soya Granules(cooked according to package instructions) 3 garlic cloves crushed 2 inch ginger grated 1 tbsp Canola oil 1 medium onion chopped 1 medium tomato chopped 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 3-4 green chili's chopped 1 tbsp Meat masala(Got it from Indian store, any brand is f...

Dal is an Indian word for lentil. Lentils are a staple ingredient in Indian Cuisine. There are variety of preparations for these lentils and Dal is one of them. Dal is somewhere between soup and stew. Mainly the consistency depends on individual's taste. I like it little bit thick. Dal is a eaten regularly with rice or roti in India. Vegetarians get their proteins from lentils hence there are various preparations of Dal. Each lentil has it's own taste and by mix and match of lentils you get a scrumptious bowl of Dal. I have used four types of lentils in this recipe. Ingredients 1/2 Cup Mix Dal/lentils(Toor, Chana, Urad and Moong) 1 small onion chopped 2 medium tomatoes chopped 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste 1 tsp Chili Powder 1 tsp Lime juice Salt as per taste Chopped fresh cilantro For tempering 1 tsp canola oil 1/8 tsp mustard seeds 1/4 tsp cumin seeds 3 cloves Pinch of asafoetida 1/4 tsp turmeric powder Method Soak all lentils in water for about 3-4 hours. Dra...

Chili Cheese Toast is this amazing mixture of cheese, pepper, chili and onions spread on a toasted bread and grilled in the oven until cheese is all melted and gooey. Even while writing this my mouth is watering :-). I had these cheesy toasts  at a PYC restaurant in Pune. My sis-in-law insisted me to eat these and it was so mouthwatering that I couldn't stop eating it :). And then I ate it again for breakfast in another restaurant which had buffet for breakfast. I tried making them at home and for first couple of times they came out little bit dry, then my mother-in-law suggested to add white sauce in the chili cheese mixture and  they turned out great. Ingredients 15 Bread slices(wheat or white) 1 1/2 Green Bell Pepper finely chopped 1 Medium Onion finely chopped 10 Green chili's finely chopped 2 tbsp chopped cilantro Salt and Pepper as per taste 1 8oz package of shredded Mozzarella cheese For White Sauce 2 tsp unsalted butter 1 tbsp flour 1/2 cup milk Salt and...

Spinach is very nutritious leafy green vegetable and is also a good source of vitamins and iron. There are so many preparations of this leafy green vegetable but it can also be eaten raw in salads or sandwiches. My mom makes this palak sabzi in yogurt gravy. In Marathi we call it palkachi takatli bhaji(पालकाची ताकातली भाजी). It goes great with rice or roti. This is a typical marathi bhaji/sabzi. Ingredients 1 bunch spinach (Washed and chopped) 2 tbs raw peanuts (soaked in water overnight or for 3-4 hrs) 1 tbs chana dal (soaked in water along with peanuts) 3/4 cup yogurt + 2 cup water(mix together to make buttermilk) 2 tbs chickpea flour(बेसन) 2 tsp sugar Salt as per taste For tempering 1 tbs canola oil 1/4 tsp mustard seeds 1/8 tsp cumin seeds 1/4 tsp turmeric powder pinch of asafoetida 2 green chili's 5-6 curry leaves Method Pressure cook spinach along with soaked peanuts and chana dal. Once spinach is cooked add chickpea flour and mix. Heat a kadhai, add cano...