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25Nov
Kairi ki Sabzi Recipe

A delicious dish that will give you both salty and tangy flavours, Kairi ki Sabzi is a speciality of Rajasthani cuisine and the name itself will make your mouth water. This tangy side dish recipe is prepared using raw mangoes, which are known as Kairi in Hindi and are found in abundance in the summer season. An array of flavours are added in this curry with local spices, Kairi ki Sabzi is loved by people on a large scale. The jaggery added in the dish elevates the taste of the dish to another level and gives us a tangy, spicy and sweet experience in each bite. This dish tastes best when paired with hot, fresh rotis and also with boiled rice. You can also serve it as a chutney along with other lentil dishes. Raw mangoes are known to be one of the healthiest fruits that one can consume. they are rich in antioxidants and also provide a different and delicious twist to anything they are added to. All you need to have 30 minutes on your hand to prepare this dish and some raw mangoes. If you are interested in making this raw mango recipe, all you need is to follow the steps given below and make it for your loved ones!

How to make Kairi ki Sabzi

  • Step 1 Cut the mangoes and roast the spices in oil

    Peel the mangoes and cut into cubes. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, bay leaf, dry red chilli, fennel seeds, fenugreek seeds, onion seeds, cloves and saute for one minute.

  • Step 2 Add jaggery and let it simmer

    Toss in the raw mangoes and add turmeric, red chilli powder and salt. Add jaggery with some water and let it come to a boil. Let it simmer on low flame for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the flame and serve!
9Nov
Masala Mixed Dal Recipe
The one thing that makes our cuisine unique and so enriching is the flavours that we add to it. The art of playing around with spices and creating delicious food has come from our ancestors and from the courts of the kings that ruled India. Masala Mixed Dal is also one of those delectable dishes that are not only high on flavour but also involve a lot of patience to get the taste just right. Made with three different kinds of lentils, this Dal is one of the best combinations. You can serve it on special events like a family or friends get together. This goes best with plain rice or chapatis. Don’t forget to serve a side of your favourite pickle and salad. To begin, follow this step by step recipe below!

How to make Masala Mixed Dal

  • Step 1 Wash all three kinds of dal, soak them and boil

    Wash dal twice properly and soak for 1/2 a hrs. In a pressure cooker boil the dal. Wait for 3 whistles. Once it is done, keep aside.

  • Step 2 Prepare the tadka

    Heat oil in Kadai. Once the oil is hot, fry the onions and tomatoes till they become light brown in colour. Add salt the onion and tomato cook fast. Then add all the dry ingredients, salt and green chilly, ginger and garlic paste. Saute it for a few minutes.

  • Step 3 Add the dal to the mix

    Then add dal. Add water as needed. If you like to ha gravy then add little water and l for 3 minutes. For tempering. In another Kadai. Add oil, cumin seeds, curry leaves and 1 dry red chilly. Let it crackle. Then pour to the dal. Stir it and cook for another few minutes. Once it is done (green chilly, garlic and ginger paste – 1 teaspoon)

    Step 4 Garnish and serve!

    Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves, fried onions and 1 dry red chilly. It tastes best when had with rotis or rice!
1Nov
Shivratri Raita Recipe

Maha Shivratri is celebrated on a large scale in India to honour Lord Shiva. Some devotees go to the sacred river Ganga to collect the holy water and a lot of people fast during this time. The main idea of the fast is to stay away from any form of grains. This not only cleanses the system but also increases the body’s immunity. Shivratri Raita is one such condiment that is prepared during the fast period. It contains carbs, proteins and carbohydrates to keep the stomach full and the yoghurt or curd that is used to prepare it serves as the main ingredient in the dish. It helps in keeping the system cool from the inside. Raita is an accompaniment with many Indian thalis and is savoured all over the country. It balances the spices properly and also adds freshness to the whole meal which is also useful in digesting the food properly. To begin cooking this special Shivratri Raita, follow this step-by-step recipe below!

How to make Shivratri Raita

  • Step 1 Boil the potatoes of both kinds and beat the curd

    Start with boiling the potato and the sweet potato properly and cutting them into small pieces. Now beat the curd and let it rest for 2 minutes.

  • Step 2 Add in all the veggies and season with spices

    Chop all the vegetables in small chunks and add them to the curd. Add salt, red chilli powder and cumin powder and mix. You can garnish it with coriander leaves and roasted cumin seeds and mustard seeds that are tampered in oil. Your raita is ready to serve.
1Nov
Masala Mixed Dal Recipe
The one thing that makes our cuisine unique and so enriching is the flavours that we add to it. The art of playing around with spices and creating delicious food has come from our ancestors and from the courts of the kings that ruled India. Masala Mixed Dal is also one of those delectable dishes that are not only high on flavour but also involve a lot of patience to get the taste just right. Made with three different kinds of lentils, this Dal is one of the best combinations. You can serve it on special events like a family or friends get together. This goes best with plain rice or chapatis. Don’t forget to serve a side of your favourite pickle and salad. To begin, follow this step by step recipe below!

How to make Masala Mixed Dal

  • Step 1 Wash all three kinds of dal, soak them and boil

    Wash dal twice properly and soak for 1/2 a hrs. In a pressure cooker boil the dal. Wait for 3 whistles. Once it is done, keep aside.

  • Step 2 Prepare the tadka

    Heat oil in Kadai. Once the oil is hot, fry the onions and tomatoes till they become light brown in colour. Add salt the onion and tomato cook fast. Then add all the dry ingredients, salt and green chilly, ginger and garlic paste. Saute it for a few minutes.

  • Step 3 Add the dal to the mix

    Then add dal. Add water as needed. If you like to ha gravy then add little water and l for 3 minutes. For tempering. In another Kadai. Add oil, cumin seeds, curry leaves and 1 dry red chilly. Let it crackle. Then pour to the dal. Stir it and cook for another few minutes. Once it is done (green chilly, garlic and ginger paste – 1 teaspoon)

    Step 4 Garnish and serve!

    Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves, fried onions and 1 dry red chilly. It tastes best when had with rotis or rice!