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The Scrumptious & Famous Food of Ahmedabad

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Gujarat is known for its traditions, culture, festivals, people and food. It is the most famous and lively state of India. The people of Gujarat celebrate every moment and festivals with full enthusiasm. Ahmedabad is one of the most lively cities of Gujarat that is known for its lip-smacking street food and unique dishes. Gujarati cuisine is the finest cuisine and is very popular around the world. The snacks and dishes from Gujarati cuisine are very light, healthy and very easy to make. There is one common ingredient that is used in much Gujarati Food and that is gram flour and each city of Gujarat has some popular dishes and delectable food. Ahmedabad is one of those cities, it is very famous for its street food and it is the first UNESCO world heritage city of India. From snacks to dessert you will find everything on the street of this city. Some of the famous places where you can find the best Gujarati staple food are Manek Chowk, Law Garden, Municipal Market, and Ahmedabad street food park.

Let’s have a quick street food tour of this Ahmedabad city.

1. Dal Vada

Dal Vada Dal Vada is a variant of vada, which is prepared in Gujarati style. It is made with chana dal, rice flour and spices. A patty is made with this mixture, which is then deep-fried in oil. It is very nutritious and delicious. You can buy dal vada from Ambika’s Dal Vada centre of Ahmedabad. You can also prepare it at home. It is very easy to make dal vada at home.

2. Dhokla

Dhokla It is one of the most famous Gujarati dishes all over the world. Dhokla is like a rice cake prepared from fermented batter of chickpea flour, spices, and curd and lime juice. It is first steamed and then garnished with tempering of herbs and spices. This dish has variant such as tam tam and khaman dhokla. You can eat this dish as breakfast or as an evening snack with green chutney. The Das Khaman House is known for its best Khaman Dhokla in Ahmedabad.

3. Khandvi

Khandvi It is an exotic dish, made with a batter of gram flour, and curd. Khandvi is a small gram flour roll filled with coconut and coriander leaves filling. It is yellow and is very lightweight. It is a must-try dish and is prepared in every house in Ahmedabad. You can try the delicious khandvi at The House of MG, Agashiye.

4. Khakhra

Khakra Khakhra is a thin cracker and is a very popular dish in Gujarat. It is a snack that every Ahmedabadi eats during tea time or breakfast. This dish is prepared with dough of wheat flour, chickpea flour, salt, spices and oil. If you visit Gujarat, you can buy khakhras at any local sweet and breakfast shop. InduBen Khakhra is a must-visit place to try the impeccable khakhras.

5. Dal Dhokli

Dal Dhokli It is a kind of dumpling made from wheat flour dough and cooked in curry prepared from lentils. It is the main course meal and is a traditional Gujarati dish. Dal Dhokli is served with rice and is very rich in flavour and texture. Swati Snacks is the best place to taste the amazing dal dhokli.

6. Thepla

Thepla Thepla is a traditional Gujarati breakfast, it is very yummy, and has many variants like methi thepla, mooli thepla and dudhi thepla. It is a flatbread prepared with dough made of gram flour, wheat flour, spices and herbs. Thepla is the best breakfast option and is also very healthy and it is a homemade dish and very easy to make. Otherwise, you can try the traditional thepla at Masi Na Thepla shop.

7. Fafda

Fafda It is a popular Gujarati snack and is the most preferred snack during festivals. Fafda got famous during the Dussehra festival and is prepared with besan, oil, and carom seeds dough and then the dough is flattened into a rectangular shape and after that, it is deep-fried in hot oil. It is served during breakfast with jalebi and it is the most famous breakfast combination in Gujarat. You can smell its fragrance every morning on the streets of Ahmedabad. Do you know the Oswal’s Jalebi Fada are very popular in Ahmedabad? 8. Pani Puri Pani Puri Like other cities, Pani puri is also famous in Ahmedabad, it is a staple food and can be easily found at stalls on the streets. It is a round hollow puri, filled with potato filling and spicy-tangy water. The pani puri water is made with coriander leaves, mint leaves, spices and water. In Ahmedabad, it is called Pakodi and is a famous evening snack. Law garden is the best place to eat pani puri. 9. Kulfi Kulfi Kulfi is a frozen dessert prepared with a mixture of boiled milk, sugar, and dry fruits. After that, it is then poured into a mould and froze for several hours. Some of its variants are matka kulfi, kesar kulfi, mango kulfi, etc. It is Indian ice cream and it is very popular among Gujarati people. You can find kulfi even at midnight hours in the streets of Ahmedabad. Asharfi kulfi is a popular shop, which serves the Best Kulfi. These are some of the tempting foods one can find on the streets of Ahmedabad. So, next time when you visit this city, don’t forget to relish these scrumptious dishes from these food paradises and the famous world heritage sites of Ahmedabad. You can also make these dishes at home by following our food blog Karth Food Factory.

Delicious And Traditional Easter Dishes You’ve Got To Try

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Easter is another big Christian festival after Christmas and is celebrated across the globe with joy and fervor. What also Easter brings besides blessings is an excuse to try your hands on delicious delicacies. So eat and relish the festival amongst family and friends. On this joyous occasion of Easter 2022 let’s fill hearts and stomachs with recipes traditionally associated with this festival. Let’s amaze everyone with the heart-filling feast.

1. HOT CROSS BUN

This traditional food item originates from the 12th century. An Anglican Monk baked the buns in honor of Good Friday and marked them with a cross. Hot Cross Buns are deliciously spiced bread and are prepared with Brown Sugar, Raisins, Butter and any added exceptional flavor which are then symbolized with a traditional cross. The Buns are soft in texture yet can give a strong flavorful taste of cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. Orange icing on top of it can do the magic and make the buns much more tempting.

2. DEVILED EGGS

Deviled Eggs are just regular hard-boiled eggs with a twist and are generally served as a side dish or appetizer. All you have to do to rock this recipe is to boil some eggs. Remove  the yolks once they are boiled, now it’s all about the yolks and the wizardry you can do with it.  Mash the yolks finely and add salt, pepper, mayonnaise, vinegar and mix well till it looks properly blended. Further with the help of a teaspoon scoop up the yolk mixture into the egg whites and serve with sprinkled paprika.

3. CARROT CAKE

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Carrot cake may outshine every dish you prepare on Easter for its velvety savory texture and the standard it sets for any other dessert in the world because of how flavorful it tastes. Only additional thing you need to prepare this dessert is pecan nuts which adds an unforgettable nutty flavor to the cake and let it ace the race of the best dessert. This super moist, colorful and carrot crumbly piece of heaven will definitely satisfy the sweet tooth in you after a great Easter meal.

4. SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE

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This recipe deserves to become a holiday staple for its classicity and how easy it is to make it. The creamy and soft mashed potato in contrast with nutty crumbly topping will take you to cloud 9 and let you savor every bite of it. The recipe only requires butter, brown sugar, vanilla, salt and eggs, add pecans to add nuttiness and after baking it for 20 to 25 minutes and Voila!!  It’s ready to serve hot.

5. POTATO CHEESE CASSEROLE

You just need to have a soft spot for potatoes and you will fall in love with this magical deliciousness. Mashed potatoes combined with sour cream, cream cheese, green onions, butter, cheddar cheese and a lot more cheese on top of it will give you a food coma you would not want to recover from. Classic Potato Cheese Casserole is the savior when nothing else comes into the mind, it’s easy to prepare and fulfilling. Give it a try and you won’t regret it.

6. SPICY GLAZED CARROTS

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The buttery glaze and merry sweetness of this easy side dish will add a hint of sparkle to the meal in a way that Easter will never be the same for your guests. This Recipe only requires you to simmer the carrots until it gets tender while further adding brown sugar, salt, white pepper and butter to it. The stirring should not stop until the carrots look all covered in the sauce and look too tempting to resist.

7. ITALIAN EASTER BREAD

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This traditional Italian Easter delicacy is a must have on an Easter supper for its traditionalism and the value it holds for the festival. This bread is soft sweet brioche dough which is braided or is formed into wreaths. The ingredients you require to prepare this fineness are flour, lemon zest, sugar and salt which are whisked together before leaving the dough for 2 hours to rise; butter needs to be added after the fermentation and left for the second rise which will take 1-2 hours before it is ready to bake and serve.  Try out these amazing Easter meals this year and feast on authentic Easter food. We are pretty sure these luscious Easter Dinner Ideas will definitely cover you for every course and keep your Easter table look gracious from every corner.

How To Make a Perfect Non-stick Sabudana Khichdi In 30 Minutes

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Sabudana khichdi is a delicious dish of sago made with potatoes, peanuts and is usually cooked during the fasting days or Indian festivals. Sabudana khichdi is usually preferred during lunch hours as it can be really heavy. Not only is khichdi prepared from sabudana but also many variants are available, like sabudana kheer, sabudana vada, sabudana roti, or Tikki. Sabudana comes under healthy dishes as it is rich in fibre and calcium, which is why it is also known as an energy booster. This is the prime reason for having Sabudana khichdi during fasting days, as it provides energy to the body.
Sabudana
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The recipe described below is of Sabudana which has been soaked overnight.
Prepare time: 20 mins
Cook: 5-10 mins
Ready in: 25-30 mins

Ingredient

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  1. 1 cup sabudana
  2. 2 medium-sized potatoes
  3. ½ cup roasted peanuts
  4. 8 to 10 curry leaves
  5. 1 green chili – chopped
  6. 1 teaspoon cumin
  7. ½ to 1 teaspoon sugar or as required
  8. lemon juice as required
  9. 3 tablespoon peanut oil or ghee
  10. rock salt (sendha namak) as required
Preparation
  1. Rinse the overnight soaked sabudana and keep it in a bowl.
  2. Now, boil the potatoes, and when warm peel and chop them.
  3. Take a pan and dry roast the peanuts till they turn brown in color, and when cooled make a coarse powder in a mortar-pestle or in a dry grinder.
  4. Mix the coarsely powdered peanuts, salt, and sugar with the sabudana.
  5. Now heat peanut oil or ghee.
  6. Next, fry the cumin till they crackle and get browned.
  7. Then add some green chillies and curry leaves.
  8. Add chopped boiled potato and sauté for a minute.
  9. Finally, add the sabudana.
  10. Keep on often stirring on a low flame for approx. 4 to 6 minutes.
  11. When the sabudana loses its opaqueness and starts becoming translucent, they are cooked.
Add lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves while serving with curd.

Fried Chicken Wings Under 60 Minutes

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We all love chicken and when it comes to chicken I cannot think of something better than a juicy, crispy piece of fried chicken wings . Fried chicken is a simple dish that consists of chicken pieces that are either fried in a pan or deep-fried, to make it crispy. We all are well aware that chicken is not only rich in protein but also provides many health benefits other than that such as:
  • It helps build muscles.
  • It also helps in keeping the bones healthy.
  • Boosts immunity.
  • It promotes the health of the heart.
  • People who eat chicken usually have glowing and clear skin.
Make these crispy fried chicken at home by following this step by step recipe.
Ingredient
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Per serving of fried chicken wing consists of 489 calories:
  • Protein 40.7g
  • Carbohydrates 29.5g
  • Fat 21.8g
  • Cholesterol 116.1mg
  • Sodium 140.1mg
Prepare time: 20 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Ready in: 50 mins

Ingredients

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Brining 
  • 1 Whole Chicken with skin
  • Salt to taste
  • Buttermilk, as required
  • 1 tbsp Hot Sauce
Refine Flour coating 
  • 2 cups Refined Flour
  • Paprika powder – 2 tsp
  • 2 tsp Garlic powder
  • Onion powder – 2 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tsp White Pepper powder
  • Marinated Chicken pieces
Egg Wash 
  • 5 Whole Eggs
  • 1 tsp Paprika powder
  • Garlic powder – 1 tsp
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • White Pepper powder -1 tsp
  • Salt to taste
Final Coating 
  • 2 cups Refined Flour
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for deep frying

Preparation For Chicken Wings

Ingredient
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For Brining 
  1. Take a mixing bowl now add the chicken pieces, buttermilk, salt, and hot sauce.
  2. Now, mix well and keep for at least 4-6 hours in the refrigerator.
Fried Chicken Wings Ingredient
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For Refined Flour Coating 
  1. In a mixing bowl, add refined flour, paprika powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, white pepper, and marinated chicken pieces.
  2. Coat everything very well.
  3. First, shake off the excess flour.
  4. Remove them on a wire rack because we don’t want them to stick.
  5. Keep aside.
Egg Wash 
  1. In a mixing bowl, add eggs, paprika powder, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper powder, and salt.
  2. Add coated chicken and combine it.
Final Coating
  1. In a paper bag or a box with a lid, add chicken and shake well for the coating.
  2. Once it is done shake off the excess flour and keep it on a wire rack.
  3. Heat oil for deep frying.
  4. Then, add chicken pieces and fry till it is half done.
  5. Double fry them until golden brown in color and crispy in texture.
  6. Put on a kitchen paper towel to remove excess oil.
Serve hot with your choice of sauce or your favorite sauce.

Veg Spring Roll In 35 Minutes

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We all crave a healthy yet tasty snack from time to time. Spring rolls are the perfect snack that one can have while craving something like that. Veg Spring roll is a popular Indo-Chinese snack that has a perfect crisp from the outside and hot and tasty vegetable fillings on the inside. And these are some of the very famous street foods of India. These are not only perfect go-to snacks at teat time but also can contribute as an amazing starter for dinner parties or lunch get-togethers.
Veggie fillings
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Because of its crispy texture and veggie fillings, it is loved by kids and it tastes super delicious when paired with mayonnaise or any cheesy dip or Chinese dips. Along with the vegetable flings, you may also add noodles as a filling in the spring roll, once you are aware of how to prepare it, you can then experiment with the fillings in your own way. So, follow the veg spring roll recipe to make delicious spring roll at home.
Prepare time: 15 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Ready in: 35 mins

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1-inch ginger, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp garlic, finely chopped
  • ½ cup carrot, shredded
  • ½ cup cabbage, shredded
  • One medium onion, sliced
  • ½ cup capsicum, julienne
  • One green chilli, finely chopped
  • ½ tsp Dark soy sauce
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ tsp White pepper powder
  • 2-3 tbsp Spring onion, chopped
  • ½ tsp Corn starch
  • Spring roll sheets
  For Binding 
  • Flour and Water Slurry
  • 2 tbsp refined flour (maida)
  • 1 tbsp water

Preparation

Ingredient
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  1. Take a pan or kadhai and add some oil in it on medium flame.
  2. Now, add ginger and garlic and sauté until the raw smell goes off.
  3. Next, add the chopped vegetables and saute them all, gently.
  4. Then, add dark soy sauce, sugar, salt according to your taste, and white pepper powder. Saute until the vegetables are half done.
  5. Add Spring onion and corn starch and cook for a few more seconds.
  6. Remove from heat and keep aside to use later.
  7. In a damp cloth, keep the defrosted rolls of the spring sheet.
  8. Take a spoonful of filling in the center, fold the sides, roll it, and seal the end using a slurry of flour and water.
  9. Now, heat oil in a frying pan.
  10. Deep fry the spring rolls on medium-high heat until they turn golden brown.
  11. Take out the fried spring rolls on absorbent paper and soak the excess oil.
Serve the veg spring roll hot along with chili sauce and soy sauce, you might like with mayonnaise as well, or even ketchup.

Food Tour Of The Popular Dishes Of Patna

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Patna is a beautiful and largest city of Bihar and the 19th largest city in India. This city is the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, and the “Takht Shri Patna Sahib” gurudwara is situated in Patna; it is a very popular gurudwara in India. Patna is home to many tourist attraction, and 41% of the total tourists visiting Bihar visit Patna. Everyone knows that the people of Patna are very good at Mathematics and calculations. Do you know Patna is also very famous for its food dishes? The foods in Patna are appetizing and palatable. Bihari cuisine is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy dishes. You will find many desserts. The food here is very simple and based on ingredients like seasonal vegetables, pulses and spices. The food stalls, fast food centres and restaurants are always packed with visitors to relish the authentic dishes of Patna. So, let’s begin the Patna food tour.

1. Ghugni

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If you are looking for a famous Bihari snack, then ghugni is one among them. It is a snack prepared with black chickpeas sauteed green chillies, and cumin seeds in mustard oil. It is often served with puffed rice, onion bhajiyas and poori. Ghugni is also famous in Jharkhand, Assam, Tripura, Orissa, West Bengal and Tripura.

2. Sattu Sharbat

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Sattu sharbat is a healthy drink and is especially served during summer. In Patna, sattu is very famous and widely consumed. Sattu sharbat is prepared with cold water, salt, mint leaves, lemon juice and sattu powder. The sattu powder is prepared by grinding the roasted Bengal gram into a fine powder. Sattu has amazing health benefits, like help in weight loss, improves digestion, makes skin glowing, good for diabetics, a good source of energy and hydrates body.

3. Litti Chokha

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Litti chokha is a staple food of Patna. People often relate litti with batti, but both of them are totally different from each other. Litti chokha is prepared in two parts. Where litti is ghee dipped, roasted dough bowl made of wheat flour, sattu and salt dough, and stuffed with sattu filling. Whereas chokha is prepared with roasted eggplant, tomatoes mixed with potatoes, spices and herbs. Litti chokha is the most popular foods in Patna. You can find the streets filled with litti chokha shop. In Patna, it is a famous breakfast dish.

4. Chandrakala

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No Chandrakala is not a human name, but it is also a name of a sweet. Chandrakala was originated in Bihar and is a famous sweet in Patna. It is very similar to gujia. It is prepared with refined flour dough and dry fruits filling. The dough is shaped like a moon and then filled with a stuffing of almonds, cashew, semolina, pistachios, khoya, coconut, sugar, and raisins. It is called chandrakala because of its moon-like shape. Chandrakala means chandran.

5. Malpua

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After ingesting chandrakala, it’s time to eat another dish of Patna, i.e. malpua. Malpua is another famous dessert in Patna. It is prepared and served during festivals like chaat pooja, Holi, and Diwali. Malpua is like a pancake, prepared with refined flour, semolina, and milk batter. Malpua batter is poured in hot oil, and it is crispy from the edges. Then it is dipped in thick sugar syrup. Other than Bihar, it is also very popular in Rajasthan, Orissa, Jharkhand, West Bengal and other parts of India.

6. Reshmi Kebab

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This succulent dish is a favourite of Bihari folks. Reshmi kebab is prepared with mutton marinated in curd, cream, and spices. It is the most famous kebab in Patna. This reshmi kebab is a good competitor of Lucknow’s Galauti Kebab. So, if you are in Patna, then don’t forget to relish the scrumptious kebabs.

7. Laung Latika

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This one is also a dessert from Patna. It is a deep-fried sweet, prepared in two parts, i.e. dough and filling. The dough is prepared with flour, milk, and oil. On the other hand, the filling is prepared with khoya, sugar and cardamom. This filling is stuffed inside a sure shaped dough piece, and clove is tucked on top to seal the dough. Laung Latika is fried and then soaked in sugar syrup. The taste of clove and sweet makes this sweet exceptionally tasty. It is called laung latika because, in Hindi, laung means clove.

8. Dal Peetha

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Now, let’s head towards the food stalls to relish this authentic Bihari dish dal peetha. It is a traditionally Bihari dumpling prepared with rice flour dough shaped like a dumpling filled with lentils mixture prepared with boiled lentils, spices and pickles. Dal peetha is either steamed or fried. It is one of the best foods in Patna. Dal peetha is served as a breakfast dish in Patna.

9. Kesar Pedha

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Pedhas are famous all over India. Mostly popular in Mathura, the pedhas has many variants. In Patna, kesar pedha is very famous. It is prepared with milk, saffron, sugar, and cardamom. It is very sweet in taste, and it is a must-have dish in Patna. You can buy this famous kesar pedha from any local sweet shop. In the end food tour in Patna is a must. These scrumptious food dishes have already made a fan of Patna’s street food. Litti chokha is now available in other parts of India also, but if you want to taste the traditional litti chokha, then you should taste it on the streets of Patna. The taste of Patna’s local sweets like Chandrakal and laung latika is as tasty as catchy its name is. Therefore, the foods in Patna are filled with flavours. You shouldn’t miss the chance of visiting Patna and ingesting its local food. It always brings happiness when someone tastes the local and authentic foods of their country. Therefore, don’t stop your food tour and stay tuned with Karth Food Factory to learn new recipes every day and for food tours of different places.

Satiate Sweet Cravings With This Honey Malpua Recipe

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Malpua is like a pancake which is an Indian dessert. It is said that Malpua is the oldest desserts in India. It is usually combined with Rabri, which is a very famous Indian sweet. People generally prefer Malpua in winters as it tastes better when hot. Generally, it is made with maida, but since people prefer healthier sweets these days, it is prepared using wheat flour. Traditionally, Malpua is deep-fried in ghee and then dipped in sugar syrup. But, the healthier version of this Popular Dessert Recipe can also be shallow fried. Malpuas are known to be crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, which will melt in your mouth just a minute. Since the Honey Malpua that we will be preparing does not contain maida, it can be healthy. Also, if you do not want it to be too sweet, you may lessen the quantity of sugar, as the bananas are already sweet.
  • Protein – 0.8 g
  • Carbohydrates – 21.1 g
  • Fiber – 0 g
  • Fat – 3.9 g
Prepare time: 15 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Ready in:30 mins

Ingredients

Malpua
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  • 1 cup wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • A banana
  • 1 cup honey
  • Fennel seeds- 1 tablespoon
  • 4-5 whole black pepper
  • Salt
  • 1 cup ghee

Preparation

  1. Take a pan and roast the whole black pepper and fennel seeds, and crush it coarsely.
  2. Take a bowl and add Ata, yoghurt, sliced banana, coarsely crushed black pepper and fennel seeds, salt, and mix them all properly.
  3. Let it rest for 1 hour.
  4. Next, take a bowl, add some honey and mix 1 cup of hot water into it.
  5. Take a wok and heat ghee.
  6. Next, take one ladle of the batter to shallow fry the Malpua.
  7. When bubbles appear, flip side and shallow fry again.
  8. Take the fried Malpua and add to the honey and let it rest for 5 mins to have the honey absorbed.
  9. Plate and enjoy a healthy Malpua.
You may serve it with various garnishings like pistachio, almonds, and cashews. The malpua tastes even better when the weather is really cold, so serve the hot malpua with honey, and if you want to experiment with it, instead of honey, you might try chocolate syrup too.

Try The Heavenly Thai Pineapple Fried Rice

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You have always heard and tried Thai curries, but have you ever tried Thai rice? Thai curries are delicious, but Thai rice dishes taste heavenly. In Thailand, rice is the second most famous dish. In Thai cuisine, jasmine rice is used for cooking rice dishes because it was originated in Thailand. Today let’s learn about a different kind of Thai rice recipe – Thai pineapple fried rice.
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Pineapple fried rice has a fruity taste. It is prepared with pineapple, jasmine rice, shrimps, and eggs, along with local ingredients of Thailand such as soy sauce, oyster sauce, spring onion, and beans. Its rich texture and flavour will satisfy your taste buds. So, let’s cook Thai fried rice with the help of this pineapple fried rice recipe. Per serving contains 340 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 61g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Fat: 6g
 
Prepare time: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Ready in: 25 min

Ingredients

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  • 10 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tsp soy sauce + 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper, half
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1/2 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tbsp palm sugar
  • 1 cup pineapple, chopped
  • 5 tbsp cooking oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 5 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp ginger, chopped
  • 2-3 Thai chillies, chopped
  • 2 oz carrot, diced
  • 1/4 cup raw cashews
  • 2 oz green beans, diced
  • 4 cups jasmine rice, cooked & cold
  • 1-2 green onions, chopped

Method

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  1. Firstly, in a bowl, add shrimps, 1 tsp soy sauce and white pepper. Marinate and keep aside for further use.
  2. Now, in another bowl, add 2 tbsp soy sauce, white pepper, fish sauce, oyster sauce, palm sugar, and curry powder. Mix well and keep it aside for further use.
  3. After that, break the eggs into a bowl and add salt and white pepper. Beat well and keep aside till in use.
  4. In a wok, heat oil and pour the beaten egg mixture. Scramble and cook evenly.
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  1. Remove and keep aside.
  2. Now, in the same wok add oil and marinated shrimps. Cook for 2-3 minutes on high flame. Once cooked, remove and keep aside for further use.
  3.  After that, in a wok add oil, garlic, ginger, and Thai chillies. Stir fry until aromatic, about 30-40 seconds.
  4. Then, add diced carrot, green beans, and cashews. Stir fry for 1 minute.
  5. Now, add jasmine rice and the prepared sauce mixture.
  6. Stir fry for 1-2 minutes until each rice is well coated with sauce.
  7. After that, add pineapple chunks and mix well.
  8. Now, add fried shrimps, scrambled egg and green onions. Mix well.
  9. Stir fry until shrimps are fully cooked for 1-2 minutes.
  10. Finally, turn off the flame and serve.
The pineapple fried rice is ready to serve. Relish this exotic dish with your clan.

Aloo Tikki In 20 Minutes

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Aloo means potatoes, and Tikki means patties. So aloo ki tikki is nothing but potato patties made the Indian way that is spiced, herby and delicious. Aloo Tikki is famous as street food in North India; it is served with various chutneys and curd, sometimes. Aloo Tikki makes a fantastic snack and is really delicious; kids usually love it. Scroll down for aloo tikki recipe.
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Per aloo tikki consist of 138 Calories:
  • Fat 10 g
  • Saturated Fat 1 g
  • Sodium 374 mg
  • Potassium 64 mg
  • Carbohydrates 11 g
  • Fibre 1 g
  • Sugar 1g
  • Protein 2 g
Prepare time: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Ready in: 25 min

Ingredients

Ingredient
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For Filling
  • ½ cup chana dal, soaked & boiled
  • 1 medium potato, boiled and grated
  • 1 tbsp green chillies, finely chopped
  • fennel seeds (saunf), crushed – 1 tbsp
  • 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
  • ginger, chopped – 1 tbsp
  • 1 tsp dried mango powder
  • 1 tbsp red chilli powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp coriander leaves, roughly torn
For Tikki
  • 3-4 medium potatoes, boiled and grated
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil for greasing hands
  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • Oil for frying
  • Coriander sprig for garnish

Preparation

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For the filling
  1. Mix all ingredients of filling together in a bowl and set aside till in use.
To prepare the Tikki
  1. Firstly, add grated potatoes and salt to a bowl and mix well until it turns smooth.
  2. Now, apply some oil on your palms and divide the prepared Tikki mixture into equal portions, shape into medium tomato sized balls. 
  3. Next, flatten the balls between your palms slightly and make an impression with your thumb, forming a well.
  4. Fill in the prepared filling and seal the edges properly.
  5. Rollback and flatten with palms.
  6. Then, heat oil and ghee in a pan, Shallow fry the prepared aloo tikkis till they turn golden brown in colour on both sides while pressing the tikka with the back of a spoon in intervals.
  7. Drain on absorbent paper.
  8. Sprinkle chaat masala and garnish with a coriander sprig.
Serve hot with green chutney, imli chutney and curd. you may also add sev to it.

Try The Rich & Creamy Malai Kofta Recipe

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In India, the food is cooked and served with love. Indian food is known for its exotic taste, rich texture, and aroma. It is very well cooked, perfectly balanced and beautifully presented. The local spices like cardamom, black pepper, nutmeg, mace and many more are the key ingredients in Indian food. In, Indian cuisine you will find varieties of dishes. Malai kofta is one among them; it is very popular in India and is widely consumed in the country.
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Malai kofta is a kofta curry that is prepared in two parts kofta and curry. The kofta is a deep-fried ball prepared with mashed, potato and cottage cheese, nuts and spices dough. The curry is prepared with spices, onion, tomato, cashew nuts, and cream. It is creamy in texture and tastes heavenly. It is a perfect main course dish for dinner and parties. You will find this dish on the menu of every Indian restaurant. The koftas are soft and easily melts in the mouth and the taste of creamy curry remains for a longer time. So, do you want to cook the restaurant-style malai kofta at home? Then, follow this malai kofta recipe. Per serving contains 362 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 115g
  • Protein: 31g
  • Fat: 220g
 
Prepare time: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Ready in: 45 min

Ingredients

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For Kofta

  • 1 cup paneer
  • 1 cup potato, boiled & peeled
  • 1/2 tbsp ginger, chopped
  • 1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp cashew nuts, chopped
  • 1 no. green chilli, chopped
  • 1 1/2 tbsp cornflour
  • oil for frying

For Curry

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  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 nos cloves
  • 1 no. black cardamom
  • 1 no. bay leaf
  • 3 no. cardamom
  • 1 tsp caraway seeds
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp fenugreek powder
  • 1 no. green chilli, chopped
  • 1 tbsp garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 cup cream
  • 1 tbsp ginger, chopped
  • 1/3 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
  • 1 tbsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tbsp roasted cumin powder
  • 2 cups tomato, chopped
  • salt to taste
  • 2 1/2 cups of water
  • a handful of cashew nuts
  • 1 tbsp sugar

Method

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For Kofta

  1. Firstly, in a large mixing bowl, add boiled potato and paneer. Mash together and mix well.
  2. Now, add chopped coriander leaves, ginger, green chilli, cornflour, salt and cashew nuts.
  3. Mix well and knead a dough.
  4. Take a small portion of dough and round it into a ball.
  5. Make balls with the remaining dough and transfer them to a plate.
  6. After that, in a wok, add oil and deep fry the prepared balls on high flame.
  7. The koftas are ready. Keep them aside till in use.

For Curry

  1. In a pan, add oil and butter. Let it heat.
  2. Now, add black cardamom, caraway seeds, and cardamom. Stir until aromatic.
  3. Then, add chopped onions and saute for 5 minutes.
  4. Furthermore, add green chilli, garlic, and ginger. Saute and cook for 3 minutes.
  5. After that, add red chilli powder, add turmeric powder, and cumin powder. Toss well.
  6. Then, add tomatoes, salt, and cashew nuts. Mix and cook for 5-7 minutes.
  7. After 5-7 minutes, add water and cover. Cook until tomatoes are mushy.
  8. Once cooked properly, turn off the flame and let it cool for 2 minutes.
  9. Now, add this mixture into a blender jar and blend it into a fine puree.
  10. After blending, strain the puree and transfer it into a bowl.
  11. Now, heat a pan and add the prepared puree and bring it to a boil.
  12. Then, add Kasuri methi powder, sugar, and salt. Mix well and cook.
  13. Furthermore, add cream, and stir well.
  14. Now, turn off the flame.

For Serving

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  1. In a bowl place the prepared koftas.
  2. Then, pour the prepared curry on top.
  3. Drizzle some cream and serve.
The malai kofta curry is ready to serve. Pair it with roti or naan and enjoy your dinner.

The Popular Foods of Chennai

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South Indian food is something we often crave for. It is very healthy, tasty, nutritious plus very easy to cook.  You know what to find the authentic and traditional South Indian food one must visit Chennai. Yes, Chennai is the best place to taste South Indian food. You can find the typical south Indian food not only on the streets but also at famous south Indian restaurants. Today’s blog is about the popular foods of Chennai.  Before jumping to the popular dishes, let’s first grab some knowledge about South Indian food. South Indian food is usually prepared with three main ingredients i.e rice, lentils and their authentic spices. This food tastes sweet, tangy and sour, apart from this the cooking method is also different in South Indian cuisine in comparison to other cuisines. South Indian food is not only famous in India but it is popular all over the world. So, here is the list of palatable foods of Chennai.

Popular foods Of Chennai

1. Filter Coffee

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Coffee is famous all over the world but nothing can beat South Indian coffee. It is a coffee drink prepared with brewing coffee in a traditional Indian filter and it is then mixed with frothed and boiled milk. The filter coffee is popularly called and known as Kaapi in Madras. Get yourself a cup of famous Madras Kaapi from Madras Coffee House, T Nagar and it is also famous for its signature coffee and quick service.

2. Mulligatawny Soup

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Mulligatawny soup is popular in India with the name Rasam. It is a spicy, sweet and sour South Indian soup and it is prepared with tamarind, dried green mango juice, jaggery, garlic, spices and vegetables. The Mulligatawny is consumed as a soup or else it can also be paired with rice. Malgudi Southern Cuisine, Savera Hotel is known for serving traditional South Indian food. It is located at the Dr Radhakrishnan road. So, you can taste the Rasam and South Indian food at this place.

3. Masala Dosa

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Dosa is a traditional and authentic dish of South India and Masala Dosa is one of the variants that was originated from the Tuluva Mangalorean Cuisine of Karnataka. It is prepared in two parts, the first is plain dosa prepared from a batter and the second is stuffing made from potato and spices. The Masala dosa is served with coconut chutney and sambhar. Krishna Restaurant, New Woodlands Hotel at Mylapore serves the authentic and crispy masala dosa. It serves masala dosa with sambhar and three different chutneys.

4. Murukku Sandwich

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Murukku is a spiral snack that originated from Tamil Nadu. Murukku means twisted in the Tamil language and is made from rice, urad dal, and spices. It is a cripsy snack of Chennai. The Murukku sandwich is a popular snack in South Indian states. So, you can buy this Murukku sandwich from Links, Purusawalkam. Do you know they were the first to serve Murukku in Chennai? and their speciality is they serve Murukku with mint chutney.

5. Atho Noodles

The Popular Foods of Chennai
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Athos is a dish made from boiled noodles fried with sauteed vegetables and spices. It is also known as fried noodles. However, the dish hails from Burmese Cuisine but it is very popular in Chennai. Atho noodle salad is also a poplar form which people love to eat. You can devour the Atho noodles at Burma bazaar, located at Goerge town of Chennai. Buy it from the food stall at Burma bazaar, and you can also try some other Burmese dish from this food street. This was all about the famous and lip-smacking food of Chennai. So, if you are visiting Chennai, then don’t forget to eat these Chennai delicacies or if you want to bring Chennai food at home by making all these dishes at home. Then follow Karth Food Factory and make food with authentic recipes.

Quick & Easy Jalebi Recipe

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A sweet which is available in every sweet shop of India and on the streets is Jalebi. It is yeast batter fried in circular shapes and dipped in syrup. Jalebi is easy to make and can even be made at home. So, here is the easy jalebi recipe. People eat jalebi with poha or rabri. The combination of jalebi with any other delectable dish is just mouthwatering. If you are also tempted to eat jalebi, then here is a quick and simple recipe for you.
Jalebi
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Per piece of Jalebi contains 44 kcal
  • Carbohydrates 22g
  • Fat 20g
Prepare time: 25 min
Cook: 30 min
Ready in: 55 min

Ingredients

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For Syrup

  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¾ cup of water
  • ½ tsp saffron strands
  • ½ tsp lemon juice

For Khameer Jalebi

  • 1 cup refined flour
  • ½ tsp yeast
  • 2 tsp gram flour
  • ¾ cup of water

For Instant Jalebi

  • 1 cup refined flour
  • ¼ cup yoghurt
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • Water (if needed)
  • Oil for deep frying

Process

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For Sugar Syrup

  1. Firstly, in a saucepan, add sugar, water and turn the flame medium and heat.
  2. Secondly, when the sugar starts melting, add lemon juice and stir continuously till one string consistency is achieved.

For Khameer Jalebi

  1. In a mixing bowl, add refined flour, yeast, gram flour and little water, mix it well. Keep it aside for 7 hours for fermentation.
  2. After fermentation, beat the mixture once again and mix.
  3. While mixing the ingredients, the batter will be slightly thicker but after fermenting the batter will get thin.

For Instant Jalebi

  1. In a bowl, add curd, refined flour, vinegar, baking powder and mix well. Keep aside for 5-7 minutes to set.
  2. Then add ½ cup water and whisk until there are no lumps.
  3. Whisk again for 2 mins.

For Making Jalebi

  1. Fill both the different batter in two different piping bag or ketchup bottle.
  2. In a wide mouth pan, heat oil for deep frying.
  3. Take a piping bag and form round whirls closely from outside to the centre.
  4. Fry jalebi till golden in colour.
  5. Remove jalebi instantly from the pan and steep into the sugar syrup.
  6. Let the jalebi soak for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Remove and transfer it to a serving plate.
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The homemade jalebi is ready to serve. Garnish the jalebi with some rose petals, saffron strands and pistachios. Relish these jalebis with rabdi and you can also serve it with kachori. In Madhya Pradesh is served with poha, yes it’s a different combination. So, you can try this also.