Desi Masala Recipes

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Desi Tandoori Chicken

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... - 40.0852

Desi Aloo Chat

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... - 132.133

Indian Palak Paneer

The chef is cooking up a delectable, not so spicy, with a lot of greens and with a hint of spice, its palak paneer on today's menu. Indian vegetarians and non-vegetarians go mad over Palak Paneer. Its unbelievably simple dish and doesn't require much culinary... - 146.044

Indian Mutton Curry

Watch this video to learn how traditional Indian Mutton Curry is made in an Indian household. This is a special recipe and the yogurt turns this curry into a magical dish. Happy Cooking! - 126.786

Mushroom-peas Masala

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,... - 45.8399

Sarson Ka Saag Gosht

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. - 35.6328

Grilled Cheese-indian Style

Grilled cheese is my ultimate comfort food, and I make a lot of different versions of it. This is my Desi style grilled cheese. I like cutting it up into tiny triangles and stacking it up on a pretty platter for an easy hors d'oeuvre. - 36.6355

Sindhi Dal

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... - 34.3584

Cottage Cheese Mushroom Biryani

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... - 123.104

Dal Poori

Dal Poories has a Scrumptious taste.The Amchur and Garam Masala gives the Dal Poories Unbelievable taste. must catch it - 38.2691

Chicken And Vegetable Biryani

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! - 120.526

Prawn Malai Curry

Prawn Malai Curry it is yumlogical. The coconut milk and green chilli gives the Prawn Malai Curry a two dimensional taste. Must catch it. - 45.3091

Bejewelled Pulao

Bejewelled Pullao has a Incredible taste.The Garam Masala and Green Chilli gives the Bejewelled Pullao Refreshing taste. - 38.4629

Methi Aloo Ka Sag

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. - 35.8787

Murg Ka Mokul

A rich yummy Murg ka mokul recipe especially for you. Boiled shredded chicken cooked in rich cashewnut paste and yoghurt gravy. A quick and simple dish fit for any occasion. - 32.5057

Vermicelli Porridge

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! - 116.621

Paneer Pasanda

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... - 37.0599

Spicy Shrimp Curry / Prawn Curry

1. Heat oil in a pan and fry the onions toll golden brown. 2. Add ginger garlic paste and saute for few seconds. 3. Now add the curry leaves, turmeric powder and chilli powder. Saute for some more time. 4. Now add the tomato and cook till mushy. 5. Add... - 45.6325

Spicy Fried Pompano

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... - 39.4305

Sev Ganthia Saag

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... - 37.2911

Spicy Vegetarian Curry

First make the masala. Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. When hot, add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally until it softens. Add the rest of the masala ingredients to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes, until the... - 42.9457

Spicy Coconut Prawns

Combine the masala ingredients in a food processor for about 2 minutes and reserve. Heat the oil in a small frying pan over low heat. When hot, add the bay leaves and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens. Add the masala, stir and... - 38.9607

Kadai Paneer

Usually this curry is served hot in small kadai (Deep curved pan). Kadai are very common in India. You can serve it in a kadai to give a restaurant touch. - 52.6651

Soya Biryani

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... - 40.9409

Mixed Vegetable Pickle

GETTING READY 1) Cut the cauliflower into florets and the slice the carrots into pieces of about 1/4 inch thick. 2) Mix the florets and slices and wash the vegetables, then cover them with fresh cold water for an hour. 3) Drain the vegetables well and leave... - 43.2925

Karela Pickle

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. - 27.9197

Chicken Biryani

Make a mixture with tomato puree, yogurt, ginger garlic paste, green chilli paste, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, roasted cumin powder, garam masala powder, coriander powder and salt. Take the chicken and marinate it in the same mixture. Let it rest for... - 42.6997

Egg Plant Biryani

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... - 41.5954

Onion Pickle

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... - 35.5775

Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani

Put ghee in a pan and heat it. Next, add bay leaf and the whole garam masala and fry for 30 seconds. Add rice and stir the mixture for a minute. Next, add water and salt. Cook on high heat till water starts boiling and then cover with lid and simmer till rice... - 43.253

Dal Dhokadi

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 ! - 44.4286

Chicken Dum Biryani

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,... - 43.0769

Kozhikode Chicken Biryani

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... - 41.444

Spicy Beef Potato Cakes

Place the ginger, garlic, chiles, parsley, lemon juice, and pepper in a food processor or blender to make a "loose" paste. Reserve the paste. (This hara masala, or fresh green mixture, may be used to cook meat or chicken dishes. It is a fine all-purpose, very... - 42.7382

Mushroom Biryani

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... - 41.0443

Stuffed Lemon Pickle

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... - 36.502

Ladyfinger Pickle

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... - 37.4019

Stuffed Sour Mango Pickle

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... - 42.1436

Vegetarian Biryani

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... - 43.9232

Ahmedi Biryani

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... - 42.1318

Surati Undhiyu

Surati Oondhiyu is one of the best Western Indian curries that I've ever tasted. This is not only about mixed vegetables, its about a delicious blend of vegetables as well as crunchy fried flour fries. Please do try this Surati Oondhiyu with chapattis as... - 47.5925

Hyderabadi Style Chicken Biryani

All of you, who have enjoyed the opportunity to taste this famous Indian recipe, you know how exotic it is. To prepare this exquisite Indian rice dish at home, you should watch this video. It is not at all an easy preparation, but with the step-by-step... - 170.616

Kerala Style Chicken Biryani

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... - 43.7499

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