Panchratan Dal

How to make Panchratan Dal

Panchratan Dal is a famous dish of dal. It is also called “Panchmel Dal”. It is a Delicacy of Rajasthan cuisine. Just as the name says it is prepared using five different dals i.e. Chana, Arhar or Toovar, moong, Masoor and urad. All these five dals are cooked in a specific proportion along with spices & masala to make Panchratan Dal. This Dal is rich in taste, very different & deliciously tempting, as all the dals are blended together to a unique new taste. We can use the dals in the proportion of our choice, as I have used in my recipe. (more…)

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Gajar Ka Halwa/ Carrot Pudding

Gajar ka Halwa/Carrot pudding is a delicious dessert in Indian cuisine. This dish is made especially during winters as the sweet, red, juicy carrots are available during this season only. The Halwa is prepared by slowly cooking the carrots in ghee & milk. Some also use khoya (reduced milk) instead of milk, which reduces the cooking time. Lots of dry fruits are added to the halwa which makes it richer in taste. The recipe is super simple.  So let’s see how to make Gajar ka Halwa. (more…)

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Cheesy crispy Potato Pancake

Cheesy crispy potato pancake recipe is a delicious dish, which is creamy from inside & crispy from outside. The cheese & paneer (cottage cheese) goes well with potato making this pancake amazing. Enjoy this yummy potato pancake recipe in breakfast or lunch, no wonder it is a stomach filling dish. The potato is grated to give a nice crispy base filled with cheese & cottage cheese to make the dish creamy & feel fuller. A very few spices are used in this recipe to keep the original taste of potato, cheese & cottage cheese. While cooking, the cheese melts, binding together the crispy layer of potato & paneer (cottage cheese). (more…)

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Pav Bhaji Recipe

Pav Bhaji is the most popular fast food/ street food dish in Indian cuisine. It is a medium to spicy curry prepared from vegetables served with Pav, a type of soft bread toasted with butter. The Bhaji is served with butter, along with finely chopped onion & lemon. Pav Bhaji has many variations,  you will find different types of pav Bhaji on the menu card. Some are Special Pav Bhaji, often spicy served with extra butter over it. (more…)

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