Chana dal, also known as Bengal Gram. It is the inner part of Kala Chana. Kala Chana is a type of legume with dark brown skin. Inside it is yellow and is known as chana dal. It looks like chickpeas but split in half. It has a sweet and nutty taste. Chickpea flour, known as …
Aloo Tikki or Potato Croquettes are also known in India as Aloor Chop, a typical Indian snack that is made with potatoes. Aloo means potato in India. It is a potato croquette full of spicy flavour. Aloo Tikki can be prepared in different ways. Sometimes they are prepared only with boiled potatoes and spices. Also, …
Paneer is a kind of fresh cheese which is very common in Indian cuisine. Paneer is a soft but firm-textured cheese that doesn’t melt. It is not fermented or cured like the other cheeses that are commonly found. Paneer is prepared by curdling the milk and by adding food acids such as lemon juice or …
Okra is a vegetable also known as Quimbombó, Molondrón, Chimbombo, etc. It is a tropical plant of African origin that later extended all over India, Asia and Central America. It is green in colour and has an elongated shape very similar to a green pepper or a zucchini. Because of its curious shape, it is …
Today I bring you a very delicious vegetarian recipe. It is the Vegetable Dum Biryani. In India, it is known as Hyderabadi Veg Dum Biryani. It is a very aromatic rice dish combined with vegetables and spices. To prepare this dish, at first, we have to marinate the vegetables with biryani masala, yoghurt and ginger-garlic …
Cabbage Pakoras are unique for their taste and crunchiness. It is extremely easy to make and can be done very quickly. It is an ideal appetizer for all occasions however especially served in the winter season in India when cabbage is available there. As in Europe, it is available in all seasons; it is a …