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Deepa Venkat

  • Embark on a flavorful adventure with Masala Kulcha, a dish combining all-purpose flour bread’s softness with the savoury delight of spiced potato filling. A culinary journey into the heart of…

  • Vegetable Manchurian, a culinary crossroads where India meets China, presents a mouthwatering fusion of flavours and textures. This popular vegetarian dish features crispy vegetable balls submerged in a luscious Manchurian…

  • Parangikai Halwa (Pumpkin Halwa) is a very simple and delicious halwa made during special occasions and festivals like Diwali. Ingredients: Parangikai (Yellow Pumpkin) – 1/2 cup, finely chopped Sugar –…

  • Ingredients: 1 cup chopped and blanched spinach1/4 cup hung curd1 tsp whole cumin1 tsp ajwainA pinch of asafoetidasalt to tasteOlive oil to shallow fryCornstarch / Breadcrubs as required to bind…

  • Ingredients: Ginger – a big pieceTamarind – lime sized ballRed Chilli – 8-10 nosCoriander seeds – 2 tbspRed gram dal – 1tbspBlack pepper – 1tspTurmeric powder – 1/4 tspSalt –…

  • Ingredients: Paneer1 lb Paneer1/2 cup yogurt1 tsp gingergarlic paste2 tsp tandorri masala1/2 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp cumin powder1/2 tsp sugar1/8 tsp red food coloring1 tbsp maida/all purpose flour3 tbsp butter…

  • Ingredients:4 cups raw rice1 cup de-husked black gram2 tsp salt, heaped¼ cup milk3 pinches cooking sodaoil for deep frying Method:Soak rice and dal together for 3 hours.Grind to a smooth…

  • Ingredients:15 carrots, peel & cut into long pieces2 onions, chopped into big cubes1/2 tbsp. ginger-garlic paste2 dry red chilies, broken into pieces2 tsp. coriander powder1 tsp. mustard powder1/2 tsp. cumin…

  • Ingredients:1½ cups plain low fat yogurt2 tablespoons reduced fat sour cream½ cup mint leaves, thick stems removed1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper¼ teaspoon salt, adjust to taste¼ cup water1½ teaspoons vegetable…

  • Ingredients:4 Healthy firm bittergourds1 pingpong sized ball tamarind1 pingpong sized ball jaggery1 onion finely chopped1 tomato finely chopped1/2 tsp. ginger grated1/2 tsp. garlic crushed1 stalk curry leaves1 tsp. red chilli…

  • Ingredients:Carrot – 2, choppedPotato – 1, choppedKnol Khol – 1, choppedTomatoes – 1Onions – 2, big, sliced lengthwiseBeans – 10, choppedGreen Peas – 250 gmsGeen Chillies – 3 to 4Ginger…

  • IngredientsSoaked tamarind about the size of a large lemon1 1/2 tbspn jaggery2 tbspns sesame seeds roasted dry6-8 green chillies, slit into two (add more for spice)2 inch ginger cut into…

  • Ingredients2 medium sized bittergourds1 tsp mustard seeds1 sprig curry leaves1 onion, minced3-4 garlic cloves minced2 tsp red chilli powder1 tsp cumin powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp dhania powder2 tsp sambhar…

  • IngredientsMedium size brinjals -8 (not round ones)Ginger -2inchescoriander-equal to gingertamarind juice( thick) -1 t.sp.turmuric powder-1/2 t.sp.chana dal–1 t.spUrud dal-1 t.spmustard seeds-1/2 t.spcumin seeds-1/2 t.spoil-4 t.sp.sgreen chiilies 5red chillies -3(cut into…

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