This is a perfect recipe when you need something to impress. This dish, famous in the Awadhi cuisine, is infused with the rich and unique flavors of saffron and nuts. Saffron also gives the rice a beautiful color.
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Moong Daal Kachori with Aloo and Chole Curry
Moong dal kachori is a very tasty and filling snack, very popular in North India. It is very delicious served as standalone but yum factor will increase when served with aloo sabji and choley along with chutney. Main ingredients are whole wheat flour and moong dal.
It is a bit of work to prepare but you will forget all the work when you enjoy the taste.
Sooji (Semolina) Halwa
Sooji ka halwa is a type of halwa made by roasting semolina in a fat like ghee, adding a sweetener (sugar/ jaggery/ honey etc) and nuts to taste. It can be served for breakfast or as a dessert item. Sooji halwa can be offered as an offering to God (prasad) and a must offering to Goddess Durga during navratri. It is especially popular during winter, where piping hot halwa helps warm up the body and reduces congestion. It is a simple,delicious Indian sweet dish. Try it out.
Aligarh ki Khasta Poori with Aloo Sabji
Pooris are very popular deep fried flat breads in India. These are made in different styles. One style that is very popular and is very tasty comes from the North Indian town of Aligarh called ‘Aligarh ki Khasta Poori’ or ‘ Aligarh ki Khasta Kachori’. These go well with a spicy potato curry and a yogurt preparation called ‘Raita’ to reduce the heat. Here is my recipe for this delicious dish
Vanilla Cardamom Kulfi With Citrus Rose Syrup
Kulfi, summer, Cardamom kulfi.
Steel-cut oats (vegan)
With Shelter in Place and everyone staying at home, it is a good time to be adventurous and try different kinds of breakfast, lunch and dinner. I tried preparing steel cut oats in coconut milk and topped it off with Chia seeds to provide crunchiness and Mango for added flavor. It’s a really delicious recipe and perfect for vegans also. My husband and kids liked it a lot. Try it out!