Ram Ladoo Recipe and details

Ram Ladoo Recipe (Delhi-Style) – Crispy, Fluffy & Proper Dilliwala

Some foods don’t need an introduction — they announce themselves. Ram Ladoo is one of them.

That sharp hit of freshly grated mooli (white radish), the warm crunch of lentil fritters just out of hot oil, and the sweet–spicy chutney combo that wakes up every taste bud — this is Delhi street food culture in a bowl. If you’ve ever spent a winter in Delhi, chances are Ram Ladoo is stitched somewhere into your food memory.

At YourFoodFantasy.com, I love recreating recipes that are humble yet iconic — dishes that don’t rely on fancy ingredients but demand technique. Ram Ladoo is exactly that. No onion, no garlic, no baking soda — just properly whisked dal batter, correct oil temperature, and classic street-style assembly.

This is the authentic Delhi-style Ram Ladoo recipe, tested in a home kitchen, but faithful to the way street vendors have been making it for decades.

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Red Amaranth Leaves Recipe - Laal Bhaji

Laal Bhaji – Red Amaranth Leaves Recipe

This Laal Bhaji (red amaranth leaves) and potato stir-fry is simple and nutritious. It is packed with earthy flavors and aromatic spices. Sautéed onions, cumin, and asafoetida form a flavorful base, while turmeric, coriander, and red chili powder add warmth. Tender potatoes and fresh amaranth leaves are cooked together, creating a wholesome, comforting side. Finished with garam masala, this dish pairs beautifully with dal, rice, or your favourite bread. It is a must-try amaranth leaves recipe for everyday meals.

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Puri from Left over Dal - Best use of leftover dal

Left Over Dal Recipe – Dal Poori

Got some leftover dal sitting in your fridge? Don’t let it go to waste! Turn it into a delicious and crispy Leftover Dal Poori, a perfect way to reinvent your meal. This leftover dal recipe blends whole wheat flour with spices and dal. It creates soft yet crunchy pooris. They pair wonderfully with tea or coffee. This poori recipe is perfect for a lazy Sunday brunch. It is also great for a quick weekday treat. It’s a game-changer for using up leftovers in the most delicious way possible!

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Home Made Chicken Pulao Recipe - Pakistani Style

Chicken Pulao Recipe

If you love chicken and rice but want a fuss-free, aromatic dish, this chicken pulao recipe is for you! This dish is a staple in many South Asian homes. It is especially popular in Pakistani chicken pulao variations. The dish is all about fragrant spices, juicy chicken, and perfectly fluffy rice. Unlike its more elaborate cousin, biryani, chicken pulao is a quick, one-pot affair. It is perfect for busy days when you still crave something special.

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Maa Ki Dal - Black Lentils, Langar wali dal recipe

Maa Ki Dal – Black Lentils – Kali Dal

Learn how to make Maa ki Dal. It’s also known as Kali Dal or Langar Wali Dal. Use this rich and creamy recipe. This comforting dish, made with black lentils (urad dal) slow-cooked in aromatic spices, is a North Indian classic. This dal is cooked with ghee, garlic, and a hint of garam masala. It’s finished with a touch of cream for a luscious texture. Perfect with rice or roti, this flavourful Punjabi dal is a must-try! Follow this step-by-step recipe to recreate the authentic taste of this temple-style black lentil curry at home.

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Fennel Lamb Shank - Lamb Recipe

Fennel Lamb Shank Recipe

Indulge in a flavourful Instant Pot lamb shank recipe that combines tender meat with aromatic spices and fresh fennel bulbs. This dish is slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in a rich and savory meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Serve it hot, garnished with chopped coriander leaves, alongside your choice of rice or bread for a satisfying dining experience.

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Rose Shahi Tukda - Royal Dessert Recipe

Rose Shahi Tukda – Double Ka Meetha


Delight in the rich and aromatic flavors of this rose-inspired Shahi Tukda. This traditional Mughlai dessert features crispy fried bread soaked in sugar syrup. It is layered with creamy rose-infused rabri and garnished with pistachios, rose petals, and edible gold leaf. This recipe is easy to make, using ricotta cheese for an instant rabri. It adds a floral touch with rose syrup and rose water. This makes it a perfect treat for special occasions. Serve it chilled for a luxurious, melt-in-your-mouth experience that beautifully balances sweetness and fragrance. Perfect for festive celebrations or indulgent gatherings!

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Matar Makhane Ke Sabzi

Matar Makhana Recipe


Discover the ultimate Matar Makhana recipe, a deliciously creamy and flavorful Indian curry combining tender peas and crunchy foxnuts. Perfect for a comforting meal, this Matar Makhana curry is easy to make and packed with aromatic spices. Follow this Makhana Matar recipe to impress your guests with a unique vegetarian dish!

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Nirai Madras Kitchen - Frimley Camberley

Nirai Frimley Review: Authentic South Indian & Chettinad Food Done Right

When it comes to South Indian restaurants in Surrey, UK, it’s easy to find places that claim authenticity — and much harder to find ones that actually deliver it. Nirai is one of those rare finds that doesn’t rely on gimmicks, trends, or toned-down spice levels. Instead, it focuses on what truly matters: depth of flavour, regional cooking, and food that feels rooted rather than adapted.

If you’re looking for authentic South Indian food near Frimley, especially with strong Chettinad influences, Nirai deserves a place on your list.

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Mowgli - Indian Street Food - Dahi Puri in Frame

Mowgli Street Food Review (Charlotte Street, London): Beautiful Vibes, Clever Tiffins… But Where’s the Desi Punch?

If you’ve walked past a Mowgli and thought, “This looks like Indian street food—but make it fairy lights,” you’re not wrong. Mowgli Street Food is a UK-born Indian restaurant brand founded by Nisha Katona, who left a 20-year career as a barrister to build a restaurant concept inspired by the food Indians eat at home and on the streets. 

Mowgli has grown into a widely recognised chain with multiple locations across the UK (including London), and it’s become a go-to for people who want Indian flavours in a modern, approachable setting. 

This visit, though, was very specific: Charlotte Street (Fitzrovia), London, and it was during their Christmas Feasting menu season. 

And my overall verdict? A genuinely enjoyable experience—great service, great atmosphere, great presentation—but the food (especially the mains) didn’t land for Indian tastebuds in the way you’d hope.

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Hazev - Anatolian Cuisine Restaurant in London

Hazev Canary Wharf: Discovering the Soul of Anatolian Cuisine in London

If you’ve ever struggled to neatly categorise Turkish food as just Mediterranean or only Middle Eastern, you’re not alone. That’s because the cuisine at its heart belongs to something broader, deeper, and far more layered — Anatolian cuisine.

And if there’s one place in London that introduces this beautifully, it’s Hazev Restaurant.

Set in the polished surroundings of Canary Wharf, Hazev manages to feel both refined and deeply comforting — a restaurant where history, hospitality, and slow-cooked food quietly take centre stage. This is not fast dining, not trend-led food, and certainly not style over substance. This is food with roots, patience, and soul.

Welcome to an Anatolian experience, the Your Food Fantasy way.

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Masala Zone Piccadilly Restaurant Restaurant Review

Masala Zone Piccadilly Review: Grand Criterion Interiors, Thalis, Street Food & Cocktails

If you’ve ever walked past Piccadilly Circus and thought, “Surely it’s all neon, noise, and overpriced tourist traps,” let me introduce you to a delicious plot twist: Masala Zone Piccadilly Circus. From the outside, it’s easy to underestimate. Step in, though, and you’re suddenly in a dining room that feels almost palatial—gilded, glowing, and quietly dramatic (in the best way). This branch sits inside the historic Criterion building, a famous London restaurant venue that dates back to 1873

I visited as Your Food Fantasy—equal parts hungry, curious, and fully prepared to judge the lighting (because reels don’t film themselves). What I got was an experience that balances proper Indian flavours with a setting that makes you feel like you should be wearing velvet… even if you’ve turned up in trainers.

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Chicken nuggets

Step by step: how to prepare KFC-style nuggets

Nuggets – a culinary phenomenon: always on top, whether served in a restaurant, food truck, or fast-food outlet. Loved by both kids and adults,  it’s no wonder that nuggets appear on every menu.  However, not everyone knows how to make KFC-style chicken nuggets – perfectly juicy, with that golden, flaky, crispy chicken nugget coating. Would you like your nuggets to look (and taste!) just as good as those served at KFC? Find out how to prepare nuggets just like the ones from the iconic American chain, and how a ready-made crispy chicken coating can help you do it. With our solution, you’ll prepare perfect nuggets with zero effort!

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Ice cream

Twist ice cream – the perfect addition to any food business

Twist ice cream is a timeless classic among desserts – loved by both children and adults, perfect for any occasion, especially during warmer days. Its popularity never fades, and its simple preparation makes it an ideal addition to almost any food service outlet. Moreover, it’s not just a seasonal treat – it can serve as a year-round tool for boosting sales and building customer loyalty.

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Villa Mamas London - Bahraini Cuisine Review by Your Food Fantasy

Villa Mamas London – A Culinary Journey Through Bahraini Flavours

As a London food blogger at Your Food Fantasy, I often find myself exploring hidden gems across the city. Recently, I had the privilege of being invited for a PR experience at Villa Mamas London, and what an extraordinary experience it turned out to be! Situated in the heart of Chelsea, Villa Mamas is not just a restaurant; it’s an invitation to journey into the rich flavours of Bahrain, elevated with a global touch.

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Vatavaran Restaurant Review - Chef Rohit Ghai

Vatavaran London – A Three-Storey Culinary Gem in Knightsbridge

London’s food scene is constantly evolving, but every so often a restaurant opens that feels like it will set a new benchmark. Vatavaran London, tucked away in the heart of Mayfair, is exactly that kind of place. The restaurant brings together stunning interiors, inventive Indian cooking, and an exciting drinks programme. It is the latest venture from restaurateur Abhi Sangwan, whose name you may already know from the critically acclaimed Kutir and Manthan.

With culinary direction from celebrated chef Rohit Ghai, Vatavaran combines artistry, flavour, and hospitality across three beautifully designed floors. It’s not just a restaurant — it’s a full sensory experience.

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Bombay Bustle - Indian Fine Dining London

Bombay Bustle: Experience Mumbai’s Flavors in London


In the heart of Mayfair, just off Regent Street, sits Bombay Bustle, a restaurant that captures the vibrant energy of Mumbai while blending it seamlessly with London’s fine dining scene. Located at 29 Maddox Street, this eatery is in good company, sharing the street with culinary gems like Manthan, known for its refined vegetarian and vegan creations by chef Rohit Ghai, and the Michelin-starred Jamavar, celebrated for its luxurious take on Indian cuisine. Maddox Street has become a hub for world-class dining, making it the perfect setting for Bombay Bustle’s unique concept.

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