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This popular street food doesn't need any introduction. Potato, onion, chickpeas, coriander chutney stuffed crispy puri drenched in sour and spicy mint flavored water easily fills one's mouth and takes taste buds on a journey of heaven and it is no wonder that it's a popular street snack along the length and breadth of India and known as gol gappa, puchka, pani puri etc. Preparing pudina wala pani and masala for panipuri at home is not only a healthier way of enjoying it but also allows you to customize it the way you like it. It is very simple to assemble and one can easily find puffed puri at any grocery store or prepare at home with this recipe. street-style gol gappe Cuisine          :     Indian Course              :     Snacks Prep time      :     20 mins Cook time     :     15 mins Serves            :   ...

Stuffed bell pepper had been on my to-cook list for quite sometime. A perfect vegetarian meal loaded with goodness of protein, veggies and yummy ingredients creating a balanced meal for everyone. Quick Tip #  As kids we used to eat the stuffing and discard the pepper skin because it tasted bland. So my mom started to sprinkle the inside of the empty capsicum with salt before stuffing. After de-seeding the bell peppers, sprinkle some salt on the inside and microwave for 2-3 minutes. This will reduce the cooking time in half and while eating stuffed capsicum, skin will not taste bland. STUFFED CAPSICUM Course         :    Side Cuisine        :    North Indian  Prep time     :   20 min Cook time    :   30-40 min Servings       :    3-4 Ingredients Measuring cup used, 1 cup = 250ml 5 medium capsicum or bell peppers 3 medium boiled and mashed...

One popular paneer recipe amongst all the north Indian paneer recipes, Matar paneer is quite often made at home. So, here is simple and easy recipe of matar paneer. This recipe is not restaurant style but a simple homemade dish. The kinds of which make for a homely comforting meal. I learnt to make matar paneer first time at my in-laws' place. It is a classic north indian punjabi recipe which we make. Its simple, fuss free and easy. Matar paneer goes well with paranthas,naan and even rotis. At home i usually make paranthas,a side  veg or a raita also goes well with the combination of matar paneer and paranthas. Malai matar paneer Malai Matar Paneer Course         :        Main Course Cuisine        :        North Indian Prep Time   :        10 Mins Cook Time  :       20 Mins Servings      :        ...

This recipe of vegetable pasta in white sauce get made at home often and is liked by everyone. As an accompaniment to the pasta, i toast some bread slices. You can use your choice of veggies in the pasta. We are fond of peas,  baby corns, carrots, red/yellow bell peppers, corns and onions. creamy white sauce pasta Course         :    Main Cuisine        :    Italian Prep time     :   15 min Cook time    :   20 min Servings       :    3-4 Ingredients Measuring cup used, 1 cup=250 ml for pasta 3/4 cup penne pasta  1/2 tsp salt 4-5 cups water  for veggies 1/2 cup green peas -fresh or frozen  1 small to medium carrot, finely chopped 1 small to medium capsicum-any color(red, yellow, green) 4 to 5 baby corns 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1/2 tsp oil Salt to taste  for sauce 11/2 tbsp butter 1 tsp f...