Ingredients for Dabeli Masala ¼ cup coriander seeds 1 tbsp cumin seeds ½ tbsp fennel seeds 1–2 black cardamom 1 star anise 1–2 cloves 6–8 black peppercorns ½ tbsp white…

Ingredients 2 cups besan 3 tbsp melted ghee 3 tbsp milk (room temperature) 1 cup melted ghee Sugar ¾ cup water 1 + 2 tbsp sugar ½ cup milk 1…

Ingredients for Chole Masala 1½ tbsp dried pomegranate seeds 2 green cardamoms ½ javitri (mace) 2 star anise 2 tsp coriander seeds 1½ tsp cumin seeds 2 small pieces cinnamon…

Ingredients 1 pack Hakka noodles, boiled Cornstarch 50 gms cabbage, cut ½ onion, chopped ¼ cup bell peppers, cut ¼ cup carrot, cut Spring onions, chopped Coriander, chopped 1 tsp…

Ingredients for Koftas 400–500 gms spinach (without stems), washed, blanched and well drained Cornstarch ¼ cup cashew powder 1 tsp green cardamom powder 200–250 gms paneer, grated ½ tsp chaat…

Ingredients ¾ cup basmati rice ¾ cup split green moong dal 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 2 cups chopped coriander leaves ¼ cup garlic leaves Salt to taste 2 tsp cumin-coriander…

Ube Halaya is a traditional Filipino jam made from boiled purple yam (ube). It is commonly used as the base for many Filipino desserts such as pastries, ice cream and…

Ingredients 1½ cups all-purpose flour (maida), sieved 1 cup dahi (yogurt) ¾–1 cup granulated white sugar ½ cup oil 1¼ tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda 1 tsp vanilla…

Ingredients ⅔ cup (⅓ cup × 2) all-purpose flour 1 cup desiccated coconut ½ tsp baking powder ½ cup butter, softened ⅔ cup (⅓ cup × 2) powdered sugar (icing…

Makar Sankranti marks the beginning of the sun’s northward journey and is celebrated across India as Makar Sankranti, Lohri, and Pongal. In Maharashtra, the festival is celebrated over three days.…

Ingredients 100 g whole dried red chillies (a mix of Byadgi and Kashmiri red chillies for extra spice; deseed if preferred) 1 cup oil ⅓ cup garlic, chopped 3 tbsp…

Ingredients 1 ripe avocado Salt and black pepper, to taste A handful of coriander leaves, chopped ½ onion, finely chopped 1 tsp garlic, chopped 1 tsp lemon juice 3 slices…