Party recipes

The Indian answer to barbecues, an irresistible paneer tikka made of paneer, capsicum, onions and tomatoes marinated in a slightly spicy tandoori marinade.

Chana Ghassi and a bowlful of steamed rice – now, that’s what I’d call a homely and sumptuous meal! Dry roasted spices and coconut make a wonderful masala to flavour boiled kala chana, which has a rich yet soothing flavour and texture due to the interplay of mellow coconut with aromatic spices. Make ....

A perfect accompaniment for Appam Quick Idiyappam and Set Dosa too, the Madras Onion Stew is a really exciting preparation of shallots with a mind-boggling array of flavours. Ranging from tangy tamarind pulp t ....

Bhaturas are leavened puris served with Chole. They are soft and spongy and must be enjoyed while they are hot or else they become chewy. This recipe is a different variation that uses potatoes to add softness to the bhaturas and a blend of other ingredients to flavour them. Another innovation is th ....

A traditional Hyderabadi salan is made in a shallow wide flat bottomed handi. The salan is a sealed in this handi and kept on low fire to cook with all the flavours trapped inside to give that authentic rich taste. I have modified this recipe to suit our present day requirements, without compromisin ....

The Mustard Masala Jackfruit is a spicy preparation that totally masks the raw flavour of jackfruit and turns it into a fiery, tongue-tickling delicacy! A must-try for spice lovers, this recipe flavours raw jackfruit with a special masala of mustard and red chillies. It is the mustard that gives ....

Some traditional preparations have a timeless appeal, and this ever-popular Gujarati subzi is a typical example. Made of five different vegetables, aromatic and flavourful methi muthia, common spices and other everyday ingredients like green chillies, ginger and coconut, the Panchkutyu Shaak is a se ....

This Stuffed Bhavnagari Mirchi recipe is quite unique, compared to the usual way of preparing these chillies stuffed with or marinated in spices. On the other hand, Bharela Moong Dal Marcha features Bhavnagari chillies stuffed with a succulent and peppy mixture of moong dal and onions tempered tradi ....

Spice, flavour, crunch – whatever you seek in a subzi, you will find it in the Vatana Makai nu Shaak. A mouth-watering combo of green peas and sweet corn together with veggies like tomatoes and capsicum is perked up with a generous dose of crushed peanuts and succulent grated coconut. This delicious ....

Pulusu is a popular preparation style in Andhra cooking, and basically features greens, vegetables or other ingredients in a tamarind-based gravy. A remarkable flavour derived from minimal ingredients and a simple procedure makes the Yam and Spinach Pulusu a great hit with everybody. The pulusu gets ....

This fruity lettuce citrus salad is a great combination on fruits, lettuce and citrus dressing, it is very easy to make and perfect for a party. . .

This is a sweet dish...a new expariment in my kitchen.

It has a silk feel and appearance.

Indian cottage cheese or paneer is absolutely safe for gluten intolerant. It’s easy to make fresh and soft paneer at home, and you can ensure it is contamination-free!

Canapés are amongst the most favourite appetizers all over the world. They usually comprise three parts – the base, the topping and the garnish. In this absolutely novel recipe, mini parathas made of rajgira atta have been used as the base, topped with tongue-tickling aloo subzi. The Rajgira Paratha ....

Straight from royal kitchens, healthy though unlike its traditional version is oil free, and replaces fat rich ingredients like coconut with lots of veggies, pulses and coriander. A combination of dal and veggies is flavoured with spices like garlic paste, green chillies, garam masala is sure to app ....

A Parsi delicacy modified into a healthy and easy-to-make dal. Dhan means cereals and pulses, and saak means vegetables. These combine here to make a wholesome meal! It is traditionally served with Brown Rice to make a complete nourishing meal. Dare ....

Jalfrazie is a combination of veggies flavoured with a sweet and sour gravy. The usp of this recipe however is the brown rice. Since it is not milled, its outer covering or bran that is rich in fibre is kept intact, making it a healthy and diabetic-friendly ingredient. It is good for weight-watchers ....

This zero-oil version of Masala Papad differs from the usual starter in many ways, and not just in the absence of oil! Usually, when deep-fried papads are used to prepare Masala Papad, the oil helps to hold the chopped vegetables and spice powders in place. Here, we have used a layer of peppy green ....

Masoor spells iron shakti, which is very important to build hemoglobin levels and ward off fatigue and tiredness. Make this basic brown in advance to save on time and efforts. I have added apricots and raisins to the masoor masala to make it more interesting.

Koftas add zing to the zero oil palak rice. Try making these soft and tasty koftas with low-fat paneer and palak. Not only palak, but low-fat paneer is also a health booster as it contains protein, calcium and vitamin A. Steaming the koftas instead of deep-frying not only slashes down the fat conten ....

Another dish with a combination of stuffed vegetables and khichdi, which are mixed together and pressure cooked till done. You can use vegetables of your choice or whatever is available at home. Not only is this dish colourful and palatable, the horde of ingredients makes it nutritious too. Masoor d ....

A couple of spoons of jaggery make the Broccoli and Baby Corn Stir Fry in Peanut Sauce pleasantly sweet, while peanut butter and tamarind give it a nutty, tangy, rustic flavour. The selection of veggies used in this recipe is colourful and crunchy, ranging from capsicum and broccoli to baby corn and ....

A very pleasing presentation of soft noodles and bean curd combined with fresh vegetables and crunchy peanuts.