Desi Masala Recipes

Watermelon is rich in anti-oxidants and its juice during summer quenches thirst and also acts as a heat reducer. So beat heat with chilled watermelon juice. - 0

1. Rinse and pat dry the chicken quarters. Make two slits into the flesh of each piece, place in a dish and set aside. 2. Mix together the yogurt, garam masala, ginger, garlic, chilli powder, turmeric, ground coriander, lemon juice, salt, red colouring and... - 40.0806

Desi aloo chat is the most basic snack in India and is made in every house throughout India. Pratibha shows her version of this snack and she has done it in a very simple way, so why don't you whip up an aloo chat and see how the blend of spices and sauces... - 131.961

Method: Open the cooker and put on the gas first. Add desi ghee. Put Jeera. Then add the onions, garlic and ginger. When it turns reddish in color, add the tomato and leave it for 10 minutes on low flame. Now beside this take 1/2 bowl of curd and put haldi,... - 45.8378

Paneer or Cottage cheese and mushroom are a different combination that turn out well when well seasoned and cooked. Here is a recipe to make the interesting Paneer Mushroom Biryani with basmati rice along with cottage cheese and mushrooms. Spicy and colorful... - 123.102

Sindhi daal is a cooked indian preparation of bengal gram with tamarind pulp and garam masala. Flavorful and spicy with a hint of sour taste, the sindhi daal is flavored with mango powder, red chili cumin and ghee for a rich taste. it is best served with hot... - 34.3532

Dal Poories has a Scrumptious taste.The Amchur and Garam Masala gives the Dal Poories Unbelievable taste. must catch it - 38.2642

Sarson Ka Saag Gosht is easy to prepare. The green chillies and garam masala powder gives the Sarson Ka Saag Gosht a very blazing taste. Must catch it. - 35.6098

Chicken in Indian style is cooked essentially with spices and sometimes also with other food. Watch Madhura showing how to make Chicken Biryani with lot of South Asian flavors infused in chicken and rice. Best with fresh raita! - 120.45

Bejewelled Pullao has a Incredible taste.The Garam Masala and Green Chilli gives the Bejewelled Pullao Refreshing taste. - 38.4576

Methi Aloo Ka Sag has a healthy taste. The Boiles green pease with green chilli and garam masala powder gives the Methi Aloo Ka Sag a exicting taste. Must catch it. - 35.8747

Pulav, the common seasoned rice preparation of South Asia is made with different variations these days. Here is a recipe by chef Madhura to make Vermicelli Pulav in quick and easy steps reprising the taste and feel of noodles. Good for lunch snacking! - 116.62

Learn how you can spice up your everyday hashbrowns with some basic Indian spices. These hashbrowns taste wonderful if you are a spice fan. If you like hashbrowns then do try this simple Indian style Hashbrowns recipe. - 0

1. Heat 2 tbsp ghee. Add onions, ginger, garlic, green chillies & cloves. Cook till onions turn transparent. 2. Add carrots & crushed green cardamom. Cook for 1 minute. 3. Add tomatoes & cook covered on low heat for 5-7 minutes. 4. Add 1 cup water. Boil. Keep... - 37.0545

Mix the ingredients together for the masala (spice) paste. Cover the fish with the paste and leave for 15 minutes. Fill a deep frying pan with about 1 inch of oil and let it heat over a medium heat. Meanwhile, coat the fish in the breadcrumbs, shaking off the... - 39.4239

Sev Ganthia Saag ! Aha this crunchy irresistibly seasoned gram fries are my favorite accompaniments with thepla or phulkas( you know those delicious Indian breads). I pep this up more with a bit of tomato sauce though ! I recommend this Sev Ganthia Saag as... - 37.2858

For the rice Wash the soya beans and drain the water. To this add 2 cups of water, cinnamon, cardamom, bay leaf and salt and cook all the ingredients over a medium flame. When done, drain the excess water. Now, mix the cooked rice and the soyabeans and keep... - 40.9365

Take a heavy bottomed saucepan. Put in 1 tsp salt, 2 tsp turmeric powder, water and rice into it. Wait till it boils and then cover it and simmer till rice is done. Now, take another large saucepan. Put the butter into it and heat it. Next, put the poppy and... - 41.5899

Onion pickle is a savory and spicy pickle recipe made with small onions. This onion pickle or pyaaz ka achar is a peppy pickle recipe spiced with chili pepper, amchoor, cumin, aniseed and mustard amongst others. Sealed with oil and matured for sometime, it is... - 35.4978

Karela pickle is a spiced bitter gourd pickle recipe. Made with fresh karelas or bitter gourds, the karela pickle is spiced with ginger and pickling spices with lemon pieces to taste. - 27.9126

This Dal Dhokla is so very tasty ! Try out this tuvar dal and wheat flour roti dish for breakfast or a snack ! Try this Dal Dhokla and let me know if you like it ! - 44.4227

Put a little clarified butter/ghee in a pan, heat it and fry onion rings in it till they turn brown. Make a paste by grinding a small portion of the browned onions, ginger, garlic, mace, nutmeg, green chillies, coriander mint leaves, poppy seeds, tomatoes,... - 43.0681

Make a mixture of yoghurt, ground coriander leaves, ground mint leaves, cum leaves, cumin seed powder, coriander seed powder, aniseed powder, green chillies garlic, ginger, turmeric powder, lime juice and poppy seed paste. Marinate the chicken pieces in this... - 41.439

Ladyfinger pickle or bhindi ka achar is a peppy and savory pickle recipe. Made with fresh ladyfingers, this vegetable pickle is cooked with a stuffing of spices like turmeric, red chili pepper, fenugreek, asafoetida and cumin along with curry leaves and lemon... - 37.3959

This stuffed sour mango pickle or khatte aam ka achar is a special pickle made with raw mangoes. Popular throughout the Northern India, the stuffed sour mango pickle is prepared with a spice mix of fenugreek, red chili pepper, turmeric, and aniseeds. sealed... - 42.1358

The stuffed lemon pickle is a spicy and peppy lemon pickle. Made with fresh lemons stuffed with a medley of spices like chili peppers, coriander powder, ginger, cinnamon and cardamoms, the stuffed lemon pickle is a cooked pickle. Sealed and set to mature in... - 36.4967

Soak the rice in water for an hour. Trim the mushrooms into big pieces. Also, cut the chillies, onions and tomatoes. Make a paste by grinding cardamom, cloves, ginger, cinnamon and garlic. Put some oil and ghee in a pressure cooker. Fry ground masala and... - 41.0399

Wash the vegetables well and dry them thoroughly. Mix all the other spices except the onions and marinate the vegetables in it for an hour. Now, when the vegetables marinate in the spices, fry the onions in ghee till they are brown. Once done, remove it from... - 43.9166

Pour 3 cups of water in a large pot. Add to this, the rice, salt and half of all the spices. Mix all these ingredients well. Cook the rice till it is half done. Drain away the entire water, spread the rice on a plate and allow it to cool. Take the onions and... - 42.1255

Tut rice in water and let it soak for an hour. Then drain away the water and keep aside the rice. Cut chicken into big pieces. Make slits on them. Take all the ingredients mentioned above for marinating the chicken and mix them well. Now, marinate the chicken... - 43.7405