Category Archives: Indian Restaurant Dishes

PHIRNI BY SHOBHA KESHWANI

I am very pleased to share this lovely pic and recipe which Shobha Keshwani has sent me. This is the link to her interesting blog. Thank you so much Shobha for sharing your lovely recipe with all of us. NITU … Continue reading

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HOME MADE ROOMALI ROTI

Roomali  literally translated means “handkerchief like” and that is how these rotis are texture wise. These rotis are very popular in desi restaurants They need a special tawa and a skill to be made. Its too complicated so lets try … Continue reading

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CHICKEN JALFREZI

Chicken Jalfrezi is another very popular “desi” restaurant dish. I like it because its nice and spicy and tend to order it quite often. Finding the perfect recipe for this dish for me has been very time consuming and confusing. … Continue reading

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ZAFRANI CHICKEN PULLAO/SAFFRON CHICKEN PILLAF

We all need to add a little “saffron” in our diets for all the good that it does for us healthwise. Many of us probably have some saffron lying at home in some corner and don´t know what to do … Continue reading

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VEGETABLE BALLS IN CREAMY SPINACH SAUCE

This dish is a treat for all vegetarians. It is a little time consuming but with my tips i am sure you can find the time to make this special dish. I have used mock duck for this.. Mock duck … Continue reading

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CRISPY VEGETABLE PAKORAS WITH A TWIST (SANA PAKORAS)

I yet have to come across someone who doesnt like piping hot crispy pakoras at any time of the day! The english call it “onion baaji” and is the number one starter for them! They are also known as “bhajiyas” … Continue reading

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SPICED CHICKPEAS (CHOLA MASALA)

Chola Masala or Spiced chick peas (garbanzos) is a very popular dish in many desi households and on many restaurant menucards. This is usually served with pooris (deep fried flatbread) or bathura ( another type of deep fried bread made … Continue reading

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SCRAMBLED EGGS DESI STYLE (ANDA BURJI)

Eggs are so versatile ! Omlette them, poach them, hard boil, soft boil, fritata, scramble, steam…so many ways to serve ! They are a good source of protein , specially the whites. If you have to be careful of your … Continue reading

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TAWA PRAWNS (PAN FRIED PRAWNS)

These prawns are easy, quick, and need not too many ingredients. Its perfect to serve with a daal or a vegetable curry or even as a starter. They are so flavourful that they dont even need any dip or chutney … Continue reading

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SPINACH BALLS WITH CHEESE FILLING IN GRAVY

A lovely recipe sent to me by Seema Hussain from Jeddah. Thank you soo much Seema..big hug!! INGREDIENTS spinach leaves 1/2 k.g, methi leaves (fenugeek leaves)and soya leaves 100 gms. 3 tbsp besan(gram flour) roasted,1 tbsp corn flour salt and … Continue reading

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