Best Masala Doodh Recipe

Simmer Milk for 10-15 mins:
Full-fat milk – 2 cups
Cardamom pods (crushed) – 2-3
Cinnamon stick – 1-inch piece
Cloves – 2-3
Saffron strands – a pinch
Turmeric – 1/4 tsp (optional)
Sugar – 1-2 tbsp (optional, adjust to taste)

Strain and Serve:
Strain the milk to remove whole spices and serve warm. Garnish as desired.

Garnish (Optional):
A few extra saffron strands
Chopped almonds or cashews – 1 tbsp

Easy Chicken Biryani Recipe

For Marinade, blend and add to 2lb chicken:
Onion – 1 small
Ginger – 1 inch piece
Garlic – 4 cloves
Green Chili – 4
Yogurt- 1/2 cup
Salt – 1 tsp

Fry Onions well till browned:
Oil – 1/4 cup
Onions – 2 cups sliced
Remove and save 1/2 of the fried onions

Add marinated chicken to fried onions in pan:
Red chili powder – 1 tsp
Biryani Masala – 1 tsp
Cook well with lid for 25 mins

Add rice to boiling water and boil 5 mins and drain:
Basmati Rice soaked – 2 cups
Cinnamon stick, cloves, pepper, cardamon
Salt – 1 tsp

Layer Biryani:
Layer Rice to top of dried chicken gravy.
Sprinkle Warm Milk – 1/2 cup and Ghee – 1 Tbsp
Top with rest of fried onions.
Cook in low heat with lid for 25 mins.

Aloo Baingan Quick Recipe

Sauté spices in a pan:
Oil – 2 tbsp
Cumin seeds – ½ tsp
Fennel seeds – ½ tsp
Asafoetida – a pinch
Ginger garlic paste – 1 Tbsp
Chili, slit – 1

Add to pan and cook:
Onion, finely chopped – 1
Cook until golden brown.
Turmeric – ½ tsp
Kashmiri red chili powder – 1 tsp
Coriander powder – 1 tsp
Cumin powder – ½ tsp
Sauté on low flame 2 mins.

Add and simmer:
Potatoes – 4 , cubed
Water – ¼ cup
Salt – 3/4 tsp
Cook until potatoes are almost done.
Tomato, finely chopped – 1
Add and cook for 1 minute.

Add to the pot:
Brinjal – 2 chopped into cubes
Salt – ¼ tsp
Cook until brinjal is tender.

Finish:
Coriander, chopped – 2 tbsp

Best Shikanji Quick Recipe

Combine in a bowl:
Lemon juice – 3 tbsp
Water – 4 cups
Roasted cumin powder – 1 tsp
Chaat masala – 1 tsp
Regular salt – a pinch
Sugar – 2 tbsp

Pour the drink in glass with:
Icecubes- 2
Mint Leaves- chopped

Serve Chilled.

Sol Kadhi Quick Recipe

Prepare the Kokum:

Kokum – 10-12 pieces
Soak in 1 cup warm water for 10-15 minutes
Strain and discard the solids.

In a bowl crush well:
Green chilies – 2, chopped
Coriander leaves – 2 Tbsp, chopped
Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp
Garlic – 2 pods
Salt – 1 tsp
Add the soaked kokum liquid to the mixture.

Add coconut milk and mix thoroughly:
Coconut milk – 1 cup

Chill and Serve:
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill.
Stir well before serving.

Best Rasam Quick Recipe

In a pot, heat:
Oil – 1 Tbsp
Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
Hing (asafoetida) – 1 pinch
Dry red chilies – 2 (broken)
Curry leaves – 8-10
Garlic crushed- 2

Add to the pot:
Tomato, chopped – 2 large
Tamarind paste – 1 Tbsp
Rasam powder – 1 Tbsp
Salt – to taste
Water – 3 cups
Simmer for 10 minutes until flavors meld.

Finish by adding to the pot:
Chopped coriander leaves – 1 Tbsp

Broccoli Cheddar Quick Recipe

Melt in a pot:
Butter – 5 Tbsp

Add to pot and Sauté:
Onion, chopped – ½
Cook until soft, 5 minutes.

Whisk in:
Flour – ⅓ cup
Cook 2 minutes.

Add and simmer:
Chicken stock – 2 cups
Broccoli, chopped – 2½ cups
Salt and pepper to taste
Simmer until tender, 15 minutes.

Stir in: Milk – 2 cups
Simmer 2-3 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in:
Cheddar, shredded – 2 cups

Best Tomato Soup Quick Recipe

Blanch the tomatoes:
Tomatoes, ripe – 2 lbs
Blanch in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then peel and chop.

Sauté in a saucepan:
Butter – 2 Tbsp
Garlic, minced – 2 cloves
Sauté until fragrant.

Add to saucepan:
Chopped tomatoes
Vegetable broth – 2 cups
Salt – 1 tsp
Pepper – 1/2 tsp
Simmer for 20-25 minutes until soft.

Blend the soup: Blend until smooth.

Stir in (optional): Heavy cream – 1/2 cup
Basil, chopped – 1 Tbsp
Heat through, season, and serve.

Best Lemon Rice Quick Recipe

In a saucepan, fry:
Oil – 1 Tbsp
Peanuts- 2 Tbsp

Add to saucepan:
Mustard seeds -1/2 tsp
Chana dal – 1 tsp
Urad dal – 1 tsp
Fry till browned.

Add to saucepan:
Curry leaves – 5
Green chilis chopped – 3
Turmeric – 1/2 tsp
Hing – 1 pinch
Ginger grated- 1/2 tsp
Fry 20 seconds.

Add cooked and cooled rice – 2 cups
Add lemon juice – 2Tbsp
Mix well and garnish with cilantro leaves.

Best Mashed Potatoes Quick Recipe

Cook Potatoes for 15-20 mins:
Potatoes cubed – 2 lbs
Garlic pods – 2 (optional)
Salt- 1tsp
Water to boil

Drain and peel potatoes then mash along with:
Butter – 1 tsp
Gradually add 1 cup milk or cream while mashing

Season and serve:
Pepper – 1/2 tsp(optional)
Chopped chives or parsley- 1 tsp

Best Dhokla Recipe Card

Make Batter: In a bowl, mix:
Besan (gram flour) – 1 cup
Semolina – 1 tsp
Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
Ginger green chili paste – 1 tsp
Lemon juice – 1 Tbsp
Sugar – 1 tsp
Salt – 1/2 tsp
Add 3/4 cup water and whisk until smooth.

Steaming:
Just before steaming, add fruit salt (Eno) – 1 tsp.
Pour batter into a greased dish and steam for 20 minutes.

Tempering:
Heat Oil – 1 Tbsp, and add:
Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp
Curry leaves – 8-10
Slit Green chilis -2
Asafoetida (Hing)- pinch
Pour tempering over slightly cooled dhokla.

Best Gulab Jamun Recipe

Prepare Dough:
Milk powder – ¾ cup
Maida (plain flour) – ½ cup
Baking powder – ½ tsp
Ghee- 2 tbsp and mix well.
Gradually add milk to form a soft dough.
Avoid kneading too much.
Cover and chill for 10 minutes.

Make Sugar Syrup:
Sugar – 2 cups
Water – 2 cups
Cardamom – 2 pods
Saffron – ¼ tsp (optional)
Boil for 5 mins to make syrup

Add to sugar syrup:
Lemon juice – 1 tsp
Rose water – 1 tsp
Turn off heat and set aside.

Cook Jamuns:
Shape dough into balls.
Fry in ghee or oil until golden brown.
Soak hot Jamuns in warm syrup for 2 hours.

Best Rasgulla Quick Recipe

Make Cheese:
Boil 1 liter of milk
Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice or vinegar until it curdles.
Strain and rinse the curds, then press out excess water.
Make into small balls

Prepare Syrup:
Boil 2 cups of water with 1 cup of sugar.
Add rose water or cardamom powder if desired.

Cook Balls: Drop the cheese balls into the syrup. Cook covered for 15-20 minutes

Best Creamy Mushroom Soup Recipe

Sauté until soft:
Butter – 2 Tbsp
Chopped onion – 1

Add and Cook:
Minced garlic – 3 cloves
Sliced mushrooms – 2 cups.
Cook until golden.
Flour – 2 Tbsp
Sauté 2 minutes.

Add and Simmer for 10 minutes:
Stock/Water – 3 cups

Blend and Serve:
Blend until smooth.
Add salt to taste
Heavy cream or milk – 1 cup.