Paratha's are gaining popularity worldwide. Most popular name for Paratha is Indian flat bread.  Gobhi paratha is a type of paratha which is stuffed with spicy cauliflower mixture. I had them at my friend's house for the first time few years ago. Serve it up with some nice cool plain yogurt and it tastes scrumptious! Kids  love these gobhi parathas , rather than plain old gobhi ki sabzi. Ingredients 3 cup grated Gobhi/Cauliflower 2 tbs oil 1/8 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp fennel seeds 1/4 tsp turmeric powder Salt as per taste 1 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp amchur powder(dry mango powder) 3 tbs chickpea flour 2 tbs freshly chopped cilantro Oil as required to pan fry paratha's For The Dough 1 1/2 Wheat whole wheat flour(Approximately) plus more for dusting Water as required to knead the dough Couple of pinches salt 1 tsp of canola oil + few for kneading Method Combine wheat flour, salt, oil and water as required little by little to make a soft dough. Rub som...

पिठलं/pithla is a comfort food for most of the Maharashtrian  people. Pithla made from chickpea flour is more common than Kulith Pithla. Many Maharashtrian people are unaware of kulith pithla. English name for kulith is horse gram. In Kokan region kulith is more popular, it is used to make pithla as well as उसळ . Kulith powder is easily available in market in India. I have looked for it here in US but still no luck, have to get it from India every time I visit. For some people it takes time to adjust to its nutty and strong flavor. When you need a quick bite of comfort food, Kulith pithla will certainly satisfy your taste buds and plus it will come together in minutes. Serve it hot with white rice or पोळी/roti. Ingredients(Serves 3-4) 1/2 Cup Kulith Powder 1 Small onion chopped 2-3 Garlic cloves(diced if big) 1 Tbs oil 1/4 Tsp mustard seeds 1/8 Tsp turmeric powder Pinch or two of asafoetida 2 Amsul(dried Kokum) 1/2 Tsp chili powder 3 Cups water Fresh cilantro cho...

In Indian Chinese Cuisine all the Chinese seasoning and techniques are adapted and used to suite the Indian Palate. All the Chinese flavors in this recipe blends perfectly with Paneer and peppers. Good to eat with plain white rice or fried rice. Spiciness can be adjusted by adding more green chili's and chili sauce. The  colors in this dish are so tempting that you should definitely try this out. Ingredients 1 cup diced  Paneer 1/2 cup diced green peppers 1/3 cup diced red peppers 1/2 cup red onion diced 3 green chili's slit lengthwise 1/2 tbs oil Salt and pepper as per taste 1/2 tbs green chili sauce 1 1/2 tsp soy sauce 1 1/2 tbs ketchup 1 tbs sugar 3/4 cup water 2 tbs cornflour mixed with 1/4 cup water Method Heat oil and saute peppers and onions until nicely charred but crisp to eat. Add green chili's and saute for couple more minutes. Lightly season with salt and pepper. Mix together green chili sauce, soy sauce, ketchup and sugar. Add this mixture t...

Avocado is this soft and buttery fruit which is green in color. When hold and squeezed gently it should feel soft then it's the perfect ripe avocado. If you buy green one it will ripe in 3-4 days. The flesh of the fruit is prone to go brown in color if not consumed immediately, although that can be delayed by adding lime juice to peeled avocados. Avocados are base for famous Mexican dip called "Guacamole". This recipe is super easy to make, serve it as a appetizer with tortilla chips or along side Quesadilla  your guests are sure going to love this tasty dip. Ingredients 2 ripe Avocado 1 small onion diced finely(preferably red) 1 small ripe tomato chopped finely 1/2 jalapeno chopped(if not handy use two green chili's) 1 1/2 tbs lime juice Salt and pepper as per taste Chopped fresh cilantro Method Cut avocados in half remove the pit. Dice the flesh of avocado and scoop out the pulp using a spoon into a large Ziploc bag. Add chopped onion, toma...

Few days back I was in World Market, which is a home furnishing and decor store but it also has food and drink section. That's where I came across Quinoa . I had seen few cooking shows in which Quinoa was used to make salads and more. So I bought it and tried making this citrus salad as there was grapefruit and orange left in my fruit basket. Citrus Quinoa Salad is  light and refreshing and very high in protein. Perfect for hot summer days. It has light and fluffy texture and small tail can be seen on each grain once cooked.  Don't overcook quinoa, should still have a bite to it. Ingredients(Serves 2) 1/3 cup dry Quinoa(wash and rinse 2-3 times until water runs clear) 1/2 cup water 1/8 tsp salt 1 Orange peeled and segments removed(reserve juices while segmenting) 1 Grapefruit peeled and segments removed(reserve juices while segmenting) 1 tbs toasted and chopped walnuts 1 tsp cilantro chopped 1 tsp mint chopped For Dressing 1/4 cup juices from orange and grapefruit...

Nice and tangy Rhubarb chutney is quick and easy to make. Rhubarb stalks are sour and hence perfect to make this sweet and tangy chutney. This recipe is inspired by Marathi style chutney called मेथांबा (made with raw mango and Fenugreek seeds. These seeds are called as मेथी in marathi and आंबा for raw mango hence the name मेथांबा). This chutney makes a good condiment. Tastes good with parathas, rice, and even on a slice of bread. Rhubarb stalks are red which gives this chutney a nice appealing  color. Rhubarb is quite stringy so make sure to cut the ends and peel off the strings. Basically peel off the outer layer. There still will be some strings left when you start dicing the stalks but that is perfectly Okay. Ingredients 5 stalks Rhubarb diced(makes approximately 2 cups) 1/2 cup Jaggery 1/2 tsp chili powder salt as per taste For Tempering 1 tsp oil 1/8 tsp mustard seeds 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds Pinch of asafoetida Pinch of turmeric powder 1 dried red chili halved ...

This wrap is simple and easy to make. First I was not a big fan of wraps but now have started liking it. Wraps are great when you need a quick lunch or dinner, and this particular salad wrap come together in minutes. No cooking time at all, all it needs is some prep time. Ingredients 2 medium size tortilla's(wheat/white) 1/2 cup shredded iceberg lettuce 1/3 cup cucumber chopped 1/2 tomato chopped 1/4 cup canned chickpeas 2 tbs shredded mozzarella cheese(optional) 1/4 tsp tomato and chili sauce 1/4 tsp sweet spring roll sauce 1/2 tsp hot sauce  Method Heat tortillas just to warm them. To assemble lay a tortilla on a flat surface and spread tomato-chili sauce, sweet spring roll sauce and hot sauce evenly. Arrange lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and chickpeas. Add cheese if using.  Now fold the tortilla from both sides and start rolling from open ends just like a burrito. Repeat the procedure for second tortilla. Quick and easy salad wrap is ready to eat!! How easy was that :-)....