Broccoli paratha recipe – Broccoli, what image comes to your head? A green looking cauliflower? Being Indian origin, paratha is a regular feature in my kitchen. However, I do acknowledge parathas are not the most healthiest option out there. Hence, I try to find ways to make meal healthier yet not compromising the taste. Broccoli paratha is one such thing which I make now and then. One of my ways to feed greens.
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Stuffed Karela
This is one amazing dish, however people have pre-conceived notion “Karela” implies bitterness and not good in taste. I must add it has an acquired taste. “Stuffed Karela” aka “Bitter Groud” or “Bharwan Karela” is something that is made with perfect combination of spices and stuffing, which gives its unique taste. The crispy surface and delicious stuffing makes it a desirable dish. As a child I hated the sight of it, but gradually over the time developed the taste for this and now its one of my favourite vegetable. You can have this as a perfect side dish with any meal. My take on Step by Step recipe of Stuffed Karela is shown below.
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Bhindi Do Pyaza
If you are an Okra lover, you must have heard of “Bhindi Do Pyaza”, but in case you are outside indian subcontinent, this is one you must try. Exceptionally easy to make, ready in minutes and tastes nothing less than Fabulous!!!
As the name suggests “Do Pyaza” means amount of Onion added here is double the normal curry i.e. Bhindi Masala. Below is “Step by Step Bhindi Do Pyaza recipe”, which I hope you will find useful. You can also make other Do Pyaza recipes like Paneer Do Pyaza, Chicken Do Pyaza, Mutton Do Pyaza, etc which are similar variants of this recipe.
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Serving: 4-5
Mushroom Tikka Masala Recipe
There were days when I had a negative image of Mushroom, however when I started living in metro cities and saw clean edible mushroom, with all hesitation I tried mushroom in an Indian restaurant. That was an eye opening experience and ever since then I have been a fan of mushroom based dishes. Now that I live in UK, you can find Chicken Tikka Masala in every corner, however I have struggled to find mushroom version of tikka masala in any restaurant in UK.
Here I am sharing “Mushroom Tikka Masala” (मशरूम टिक्का मसाला), as I make, it is a nice exotic dish for all those who love to eat mushroom. It is a delicious thick gravy recipe which has grilled mushrooms.
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Marination time: 1 hour
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Serving: 5
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Spring or green onion curry or Hare Pyaz ke Sabzi is a simply and easy Indian recipe made from spring onions and potatoes. Spring onions has many health benefits, not only does it reduces the blood cholesterol levels but also reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. The vitamin C in this vegetable also boost the immunity. A spicy vegetarian (and vegan) dish, having the right mix of taste and flavours makes this recipe a great side dish.
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Punjabi Chole (पंजाबी छोले) or Amritsari chole or more commonly known as Chickpea curry or Chana masala in west, is a high protein curry known for its aromatic flavors.
Retaining its fame through generations and gaining a prominent place in the menu of Indian restaurants the world over, Chole features cooked white chickpeas with onion and tomato paste and an assortment of spice powders. This recipe is sure to bring in the flavors found in local streets of Delhi right into your home. It is a versatile accompaniment that goes well with poori, bhatura, kulcha, roti and even Jeera rice.
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