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कुकिंग बेसिक रेसिपी - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Cooking Basics recipes in Hindi)
કુકિંગ બેસિક રેસિપિસ - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Cooking Basics recipes in Gujarati)

Basic Indian Cooking Recipes, Basic Cooking Recipes

Indian Basic Cooking Recipes, Basic Cooking Recipes. Learn how to cook Indian chutney recipes, how to cook rice, how to make curd, how to make basic Indian gravies. Learn how to make rotis, basic parathas. 

Indian basic rotis, paratha recipes

There are some essential basic Indian rotis and parathas you must know. First is the easy homemade basic roti recipe to follow. Then we move to basic homemade paratha recipe. The other healthier basic Indian breads you must know are bajra roti, jowar roti and basic ragi roti recipe.

Then there is the basic butter naan recipe without tandoor. Kids love the basic puri recipe. 

Punjabi's love their kulcha and if you want it healthier then try the whole wheat kulcha recipe.

Indian basic Chutney recipes

There are lots of Indian basic Chutney recipes to master. All easy to make. Start with the green chutney recipe which goes with all snacks. South Indians love coconut chutney which goes well with Idlis and dosa.

Khajur Imli ki chutney is a must to go with chaats. An essential accompaniment to most chaats, this chutney can be stored refrigerated for upto a month and deep frozen for more than 6 months.

The dry garlic chutney is a must addition to vada pav. To go with pakodas and bhajias we suggest this super garlic chutney recipe.

Indian basic dal, kadhi recipes

We show you how to make some basic Indian dal recipes. Start with some basic dal recipes like toovar dal recipe, basic urad dal recipe, masoor dal recipe.
 
Indian basic curd recipes
 
Learn Indian basic curd recipes. Make homemade curds using cows milk or low fat curds as a base for raitas or to have with your lunch or dinner. Use the curds to make some basic raitas like palak raita, onion raita, banana raita which are important side dishes to any Indian meals.
 
Indian basic gravies
 
Indian basic gravies are required to make a good array of Indian dishes. Basic makahani gravy which is restaurant style. North Indian basic white gravy can be used to make koftas.
 
Learn how to make fried onions to add to kadhis and salads.  

Enjoy our Indian Basic Cooking Recipes below.

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Matar Dhingri, Dhingri Matar
Recipe# 203
09 Nov 20
  This recipe has an associated video
152
calories
per
serving
 
by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
dhingri matar recipe | mutter dhingri | mushroom matar | Punjabi style sabzi | Mutter dhingri is a delicious combination of green peas and mushrooms in luscious, ....
Matar Ghugni ( Microwave Recipe)
Recipe# 34562
22 Feb 13
 
95
calories
per
serving
 
by Tarla Dalal
This traditional evening snack from the lesser-known cuisine of eastern india also doubles up as a great breakfast option. Matar ghugni served with kurmura is crunchy and spicy enough to wake you up!
Matar ki Kachori, Rajasthani Vatana Kachori, Green Peas Kachori
Recipe# 3856
19 Jan 23
 
200
calories
per
kachori
 by Tarla Dalal
Delicious to the core, that’s what this Matar ki Kachori is! You would never have, really, tasted a kachori with such a flavourful filling. Crushed green peas are pepped up with a rather snazzy assortment of spices, of which nigella seeds really stands out, with its prominent flavour. You will ....
Recipe# 16636
15 Apr 23
 
 by anu_bunny
Matar mushroom is a healthy preparation of green peas and mushrooms filled with nutritional value. Serve hot with rice or parathas.
Matki Poha Chivda
Recipe# 39008
18 Apr 22
  This recipe has an associated video
252
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
Want to start the day differently? For an unusual breakfast try this crunchy beaten rice chivda topped with a generous helping of masala matki. Make the poha chivda in advance and eat it plain as a snack if you wish.
Mawa Kachori, Khoya Kachori, Mawa Sweet Samosa
Recipe# 3648
19 Apr 15
 
304
calories
per
kachori
 by Tarla Dalal
Jodhpur is famous for its Mawa Kachoris. Rich dry fruit and mawa (khoya) stuffed crisp deep- fried kachoris are coated in sugar syrup. These kachoris are a welcome treat at any time of the day. These sweet kachoris are often called "gujjias" and are a "must have" for the
Mawa Mutter, Quick Khoya Mutter
Recipe# 22514
21 Jan 12
 
261
calories
per
serving
 
by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
Mutter comes together with mawa in this truly royal recipe. Cooked in a blend of carefully chosen spices, this is certainly a meal fit for a king… the food of the maharajas cooked in the Microwave !
Mayonnaise and Cheese Dressing
Recipe# 336
24 Nov 15
 
1539
calories
per
serving
 
by Tarla Dalal
For those who love creamy, cheesy stuff, here is a treat beyond comparison! The Mayonnaise and Cheese Dressing combines the best of both worlds, giving you a cheesy, creamy and peppy dressing, which can be tossed into a salad or served as a dip. Bring out a bowl of your favourite
Mayonnaise Curry Sauce For Salads
Recipe# 333
06 Apr 16
 
83
calories
per
tbsp
 
by Tarla Dalal
When you wish to make a salad that is rich in texture and flavour, with a desi touch too, you should toss it with this special Mayonnaise Curry Sauce. While the mayonnaise imparts a deliciously creamy texture to the sauce, curry powder gives it a unique flavour, all of which will make your sal ....
Recipe# 10570
14 Apr 12
 
 by chandapappa
No reviews
A traditional urad dal based fried snack, medu vada is a south indian cuisine delight. The soaked urad dal is ground together with spices and deep fried. The medu vada is best paired with sambhar and coconut chutney as breakfast, snack or even as a meal dish.
Medu Vada, Mumbai Roadside Recipe
Recipe# 33417
16 May 22
 
182
calories
per
plate
 
by Tarla Dalal
Mumbai roadside medu vada recipe | Step by Step medu vada recipe | South Indian medu vada breakfast | with 20 amazing images. Mumbai roadside medu vada is a highly popular street food and w ....
Meetha Chawal, Sweet Rice Chawal Recipe
Recipe# 2782
14 Nov 11
 
262
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
A traditional delight that warms your soul and delights your taste buds, Meetha Chawal features rice cooked with whole spices and sweetened with sugar. This process is quite fast and easy using the Microwave oven, so you can conveniently whip u ....
Recipe# 40513
20 Nov 15
 
 
by Pooja Nadkarni
No reviews
Boondi is a Rajasthani snack made from fried chickpea flour. It is normally prepared sweet and can be also prepared plain. Non sweetened boondi can be used to prepare raita which has yogurt and boondi mixed together. To prepare spicy boondi, the batter is mixed with spices and salt before fryi ....
Meethi Soonth
Recipe# 2801
26 Nov 13
 
1639
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
A sweet and tangy Marwari chutney made of dried mango slices with a predominant flavour of dried ginger powder (soonth). This is also called Navratna chutney. Other chutneys to enjoy with snacks are Guava Chutney ,
Recipe# 14589
21 Nov 01
 
 
by krithikaradhakrishnan
No reviews
Truly a fusion pizza recipe with an Oriental touch, the mega fusion pizza is a great choice for parties, especially birthdays. The pizza base is topped with tossed over noodles and then baked with cheese as garnish.
Mein Chow Soup
Recipe# 3527
26 Nov 19
 
28
calories
per
 by Tarla Dalal
The abundance of intensely flavoured fresh vegetables makes this soup rich, tasty and extremely satisfying without the use of too much oil. Oats have been added to thicken the soup as well as to add fibre to your diet. I find this soup an excellent remedy for a cold .... a hot bowlful usually chase ....
Melba Toast
Recipe# 2105
04 Feb 15
 
14
calories
per
toast
 by Tarla Dalal
Deliciously crisp and buttery Melba Toast, served hot with a tangy or cheesy dip, is perhaps the best thing you can have with tea! While this is actually easy to prepare, you need to take care of a few things to make sure you get it right the first time. Cut the edges of the bread slices soon after ....
Melba Toast with Creamy Cheese Dip ( Tiffin Treats)
Recipe# 40349
02 Oct 15
 
231
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
Melba toast is a preparation of daintily cut bread slices, buttered and crisped to perfection. This crispy snack can be prepared a day in advance and stored in an air-tight container to save time in the morning. The suggested dip, made of cheese spread and curds, is not only tasty but also very easy ....
Melon Dressing
Recipe# 39087
19 Jul 16
 
29
calories
per
cup
 by Tarla Dalal
Time for a fruity dressing! The Melon Dressing is an exquisite creation that has the musky taste of melons, perked up with crushed roasted cumin seeds. The cumin seeds powder gives the dressing a zesty flavour that reminds you of fruit-based chaats, while coriander gives it a herby touch. The ....
Melon Papaya Indian Juice for Weight Loss and Healthy Heart
Recipe# 6202
10 May 22
  This recipe has an associated video
104
calories
per
small glass
 by Tarla Dalal
melon papaya juice recipe | papaya muskmelon juice | healthy melon papaya drink | melon papaya juice for weight loss | with 10 amazing images. melon papaya juice recipe ....
Recipe# 33847
09 Dec 10
 
 by sumitpriti
No reviews
I was eating momos made of refined flour, i had an idea of making them with some other flour as maida is not good for tummy. We can use any flours of our choice. It can be relished anytime as snacks. I tried with bajra and rice flour and it turned out yummy.
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