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CHOLE BHATURE

Chole bhature is a world famous recipe from the punjabi cuisine. It can't be categorized under one such category, can fall under fast food, street food, complete and as a breakfast item. It stands for a spicy curry made with white chickpeas and bhatura is fried leavened flat bread. It is served with onions, carrot pickle, green chutney and achaar. CHOLE BHATURE Cuisine          :     North Indian, Punjabi Course           :     Breakfast Prep time      :     9 hrs Cook time     :     30 mins Serves            :    4 serving Ingredients Measuring cup used, 1 cup= 250 ml For chole 1 cup dried chickpeas (chole) 1 tsp coriander powder 1 tsp red chilli powder 1 green chilli- slit 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp garam masala powder 1 tsp dry mango powder 1 pinch hing salt as required 1 tsp kasuri methi 1/2 t...

MEETHI LASSI

Lassi is a great cooling and refreshing drink to have in the summers. Sweet lassi is quite popular in punjab and north india. It is not heavy and very light. In punjab, lassis are served in huge glasses. On top of the glasses they add 2-3 tbsp of white butter(makhan). Lassi is specially relished in hot summers because of its cooling properties. Course         :    Beverages Cuisine        :    North Indian Prep time     :   10 minutes  Cook time    :   10 minutes Servings       :   2 glasses  Sweet lassi Ingredients  Measuring cups used, 1 cup=250 ml 2 cups chilled fresh curd (dahi or yogurt) 1.5 to 2 cups chilled water or milk or half half of both water or milk 5 to 6 tbsp sugar or add as per taste  1 tsp cardamom powder or 2 tsp rose water  a few strands of saffron, optional 6 to 8 ice cubes, optional Instructions ...