Stuffed Bread Pakoras

Author : Indrani      Blog : RECIPE JUNCTION      Date : 5/22/2013 8:25:00 PM

' Bread Pakora or bread bajjis are very popular and beloved street food of Northern India. Spicy Bread Pakoras are great as an appetizer or finger food for any type of gathering. They are very easy-to-make but very addictive finger food, you can't stop having this snack until you are totally full with them [It happens with me :)]   There are two types of bread pakoras available, one type is where bread slices are just dipped in Chickpea flour batter and deep fried. Ano(...)'

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Watermelon and Honeydew Melon Smoothie

Author : Indrani      Blog : RECIPE JUNCTION      Date : 5/20/2013 3:21:00 PM

'  Melons aren't just a cool, juicy and colorful summer fruit—they're packed with nutrients, too. Watermelon, Honey dew melon, cantaloupes are synonymous of Summer. Melon fruit contains a lot of water (about 95% of the fruit) and also rich in vitamins and minerals, so it has many benefits for our health. As they contain lots of water, melons gives sense of cool and soothing effect to our body, so it can relieve heartburn and cleanse the kidneys. Melons help protect your heart,(...)'

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Eggless Low Fat Mango Cupcakes and announcement of Spotlight : May theme

Author : Indrani      Blog : RECIPE JUNCTION      Date : 5/15/2013 2:59:00 PM

'It's again that time of the year when juicy, yummy mangoes are abundantly available in the market and I have to admit, Mango is my favorite fruit. Summer is the time when all my favorite fruits are available---Honeydew melon, Watermelon, Mangoes, Litchies, Guavas, Ripe Payayas, Palm fruits, berries, cherries, plums, peaches and what no, all sorts of exotic fruits are in season. That's why in summer I feel like eating fruits only. So many yummy things you can make with these fruits l(...)'

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Narkel diye Chichingey chhenchki( Snake gourd dry curry with coconut in bengali style)

Author : Indrani      Blog : RECIPE JUNCTION      Date : 5/1/2013 8:45:00 PM

'Like any other cuisine, Bengali cuisine has also different styles of cooking with different names, like dalna, charchari, chhenchki, Ghanto, jhol, jhal, kalia, Dam amd many many more. I have explained them also in my different posts. If you follow my posts, then you know it.Today's dish is cooked in Chhenchki style, which means one or more varieties of vegetables are chopped and seasoned with either Panch-phoron or mustard seed or Black cumin seed and just salt and turmeric powder a(...)'

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Chivda/Rice Flakes Mixture ~ A healthy Munch-on

Author : Indrani      Blog : RECIPE JUNCTION      Date : 4/30/2013 3:54:00 PM

'Chivda is the most famous Indian snack. This snack is prepared mostly during Diwali festival and  is popularly known as Chivda in Maharashtra. Its made from thin beaten rice flakes(Poha) or even with puffed rice (churmura/muri).  This rice flakes mixture is super healthy, as it needs very less oil to make it crispy and I loaded it with raisins, cashew nuts and peanuts. This is super easy-to-make and the good thing is you can store it in an air-tight container for a(...)'

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Dhokar Dalna (Lentil Cakes in a spicy gravy) ~A Bengali Delight

Author : Indrani      Blog : RECIPE JUNCTION      Date : 4/25/2013 2:59:00 PM

'  I will share another favorite dish of Bengalis today, i.e. Dhokar Dalna. Dhoka is a shallow fried cake made from two types of lentils(dal) and then cooked in a curry with potato and very little spices is called Dhokar Dalna. Dalna, is a cooking term that means any vegetables or eggs cooked in a medium thick gravy seasoned with ground spices, specially with Garam masala and a touch of ghee.        You all must be wondering why this dish is (...)'

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Jhatpat Chicken (An Easy-breezy Bengali Chicken Curry)

Author : Indrani      Blog : RECIPE JUNCTION      Date : 4/23/2013 12:49:00 PM

'For making chicken it doesn't have to be always an elaborate process. This recipe is very easy to prepare and very common to every bengali household for a regular day cooking. Just marinate chicken with all the spices and cook in a wide karahi(wok). This process brings out the real essence of chicken and also very healthy with less oil and less spices. Try it out. I've learnt this dish from my Mother-In-Law, who is a great cook and this is one of her best dish. Ingredients :Whole c(...)'

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Lassi ~ an Indian health benificial drink for summer

Author : Indrani      Blog : RECIPE JUNCTION      Date : 4/9/2013 6:36:00 AM

'Lassi or buttermilk drink is a popular and traditional Indian drink, originated in the state of Punjab. It is made of Yoghurt with water, salt, sugar, pepper and flavoured with spices. Different flavours of lassi are also made using different seasonal fruits. Lassi can be salty or sweet. Lassi is enjoyed chilled with ice cubes during hot summers and it's a real thirst quencher. So, if you havn't tasted them, chill with this great tasting refreshment in this summer and at the sa(...)'

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Paneer Butter Masala

Author : Indrani      Blog : RECIPE JUNCTION      Date : 4/4/2013 3:03:00 AM

'Paneer Butter masala is a dish made with panner, dunked in a delightful spicy curry, belongs to Punjabi Cuisine. It is my daughter's most favorite food and one of my best creation according to my daughter, family and friends who have tasted this recipe. For this achievement, I have to thank Mansi of Fun & Food Blog(I am an ardent fan of her blog) for sharing such a wonderful recipe. After I have found her recipe, I never tried any other recipe. I'll recommend everyone whoever go(...)'

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Microwave Gajar Ka Halwa/Carrot Pudding

Author : Indrani      Blog : RECIPE JUNCTION      Date : 3/19/2013 8:36:00 PM

'This post is about a very popular Dessert dish made in every special occassion in Indian Household - Gajar ka Halwa or Carrot Halwa or Carrot pudding. Gajar ka Halwa is described as a Punjabi halwa, as it is native to Indian state of Punjab. It is a light Punjabi dessert with less fat, so it is treated as a light nutritious dessert.Gajar ka halwa is made with nuts, milk, sugar and ghee with grated carrot. Grated carrots are cooked in boiled milk with sugar and lots of nuts in slow (...)'

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Author : Indrani      Blog : RECIPE JUNCTION      Date : 3/11/2013 4:11:00 PM

'This is a long long pending post, was alasly waiting for me to complete, it clicked me when I saw that my ongoing event, "One Pot Meal" is about to finish in 3 days and I told myself, finish it today or never and it perfectly fits the theme as well.This Fried rice was once a week lunch for me when I was living in Singapore, as I was very much love with this fried rice. I fell in love with the name of the rice more than its look first time I tried it in one of the food stalls in Sing(...)'

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Paneer Bhurji Wrap or Scrambled Cottage Cheese Wrap

Author : Indrani      Blog : RECIPE JUNCTION      Date : 3/7/2013 6:24:00 AM

'For vegetarians, cheese or Panner(Indian cottage cheese) is a great source of Protein. But consuming cottage cheese in daily basis, it's not a great option for adults as well as for kids. But once or twice a week, it's not bad at all. In India, vegetarians are totally dependent on paneer for their protein intake. In breakfast, we need our protein the most. So I made this scrambled paneer with lots of vegetables for us and wrapped in chapati for a wholesome, healthy and filling break(...)'

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New Funda of Online Shopping & Oats Almonds Cookies

Author : Indrani      Blog : RECIPE JUNCTION      Date : 3/3/2013 8:09:00 PM

'Hey friends, do you all shop online a lot? I was very reluctant about online shopping so far. I thought it's not my cup of tea. Another reason is that, I love to see the thing first before buying, if it really appeals my eyes, then I buy it. But I absolutely changed my thought when I get to know about this. Online shoppers, have you heard about the new buzz in town? Cuponation, a website which offers variety home, kitchen, restaurant and travel related discount coupons, deals and of(...)'

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Poha Upma/Rice flakes Upma ~ A delicious breakfast/snack dish

Author : Indrani      Blog : RECIPE JUNCTION      Date : 2/27/2013 6:21:00 AM

'Upma is a type of preperation belongs to south Indian cuisine. In the preperation, there are certain Indian spices are used. Upma can be made with Poha or rice flakes, Semiya or vermicelli, Suji, Oats flakes and so on. Upma is made usually for breakfast and it's a little spicy preperation.Upma is very common in my household and specially I love it. Usually I make it with suji, but this time I tried it with rice flakes for a change. You can add all sorts of vegetables(carrot, beans, (...)'

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Bandhakopir Dalna(Bengali cabbage stir fry)

Author : Indrani      Blog : RECIPE JUNCTION      Date : 2/25/2013 5:40:00 AM

';;;; Cabbage is one of my absolute favorite vegetable and it is nutritious, too. Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C, it also contains significant amounts of glutamine, an amino acid, which has anti-inflammatory properties. Some claim it is effective in relieving painfully engorged breasts in breastfeeding women.There are many ways to making this dish in Bengali style. But I absolutely follow my mom's recipe. This is just a stir-fry recipe, absolutely waterless, as it says, (...)'

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Kasoori Gobi(cauliflower with dried fenugreek Leaves)

Author : Indrani      Blog : RECIPE JUNCTION      Date : 2/24/2013 9:05:00 PM

'A dish that's truly remarkable and a must try for all lovers of Punjabi food like me. I love the flavour of kasoori methi and so love this dish and this side-dish is very regular in my household.  Using Kasuri methi(dried methi/fenugreek leaves) instead of the regularly used fresh methi(fenugreek) leaves gives this dish its unique flavour. Gobi kasoori is prepared by stir frying cauliflower florets with kasuri methi/dried methi leaves and other Indian spice powders. M(...)'

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Announcement of Spotlight theme for March, "One Pot Meal"

Author : Indrani      Blog : RECIPE JUNCTION      Date : 2/21/2013 1:11:00 PM

'Hey friends, we've got a huge response for our previous event, "Spotlight : valentine's treat". Round-up will come soon, we wholeheartedly thank each participant. Now it's time to announce another theme for this month. While going thru previous events, I realized Spotlight has showcased all sorts of theme, but not "One Pot Meal". We all have those days, when we just want to whip up something quick and healthy for our family, if it can be in one-pot, then B-I-N-G-O. So,  &n(...)'

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The classic Spaghetti and Chicken Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Author : Indrani      Blog : RECIPE JUNCTION      Date : 2/19/2013 1:54:00 PM

'This is a classic and very traditional Italian recipe. Traditionally, it is made with ground beef, but I made the meatballs with minced chicken, didn't follow any recipe. Just made chicken meatballs as we make chicken Koftas and then slow-cooked the meatball in tomato sauce. Served them with Garlic and chilli infused Spaghetti. An absolute delicious, healthy and heart winning treat, especially for grown-up kids made under 30 minutes.Chicken Meatballs in Tomato Sauce You Need :F(...)'

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Red Velvet Cupcake for My Sweethearts on V DAY

Author : Indrani      Blog : RECIPE JUNCTION      Date : 2/14/2013 6:26:00 AM

'What are you baking for your valentine today?I have baked this cute red cupcakes for my sweethearts.. Happy Valentines Day, Love to AllRed velvet cake/cupcake is classic American cooking with its roots in the south. Deliciously festive, moist, flavorful, red velvet cake is like yellow cake but with a little touch of chocolate. If followed the whole recipe correctly, you can get a very velvety, soft like a pillow textured cake within an hour. The red color can come from beets o(...)'

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Semiya Kheer Gur Diye~Vermicelli/semolina Pudding with Palm Jaggery

Author : Indrani      Blog : RECIPE JUNCTION      Date : 2/12/2013 4:26:00 PM

'  Vermicelli Pudding or Semiya Kheer is a popular dessert in India made throughout the year during special & festive occasions. This is also the easiest one , anyone can make this dessert, even a kitchen Novice can prepare it and best part is it takes very less time compare to other Indian desserts.Here, vermicelli and some dry fruits are first roasted and then cooked in milk with sugar added on low heat for a long time until it thickens to a creamy consistency. But t(...)'

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