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Bhendi Masala (Spicy Okra) Indian Style

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BHINDI MASALA (SPICY OKRA) Bhindi or okra is one of my favorite veggie after allu (potato) ,some folks prepare semi dry or dry version .This recipe is easy to make at home. Ingredients:- 1. Okra : small cut 250 grams 2. Onion : 1 small cut into slices 3. Tomato : 1 small diced  4. Ginger garlic Paste : 1 tsp 5. Yogurt : 1 tbsp 6. Oil : 8 tbsp 7. Turmeric powder : pinch 8. Jeera & coriander powder : 1 tsp 9. Red chilli powder : 1 tsp 10. Sesame : 1 tbsp 11. Salt to taste 12. Sabji Masala : 1 tsp (optional) 13. Cumin seeds:1 tsp 14. Garam Masala: 1 tsp 15. Lemon juice Directions: 1. Just rinse the bhindi(okra) well in water ,dry them on a large platter while it with kitchen towel & cut the okra in to small 1 or 2 inch piece and keep aside. 2. Heat oil in a Kadai (skillet)/Wok/pan over medium heat ,when the oil is enough hot shale fry the okra pieces until crip

SHEVAYACHI KHEER (VERMICELLI KHEER) INDIAN SWEET PUDDING

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Vermicelli Kheer (Indian Sweet Dessert) Vermicelli kheer (sever kheer) an Indian Sweet Dessert often made on religious and auspicious occasions. Kheer itself is a very popular recipe in itself It's a quick home made recipe within 20 min. Ingredients:-  1 . Ghee  (clarified butter) :- 2 tbsp 2  . Vermicelli :- 1 Cup 3  . Dry Fruits  :- (Raisin, Almond, Walnut, Cashew unsalted) as required. 4 . Milk  :- 1 1/2 Cup 5  . Sugar  :- 1 Cup 6  . Cardamom Powder  :- 1 tsp 7  . Saffron :- a pinch Method:- 1 .  In a pan heat some ghee 2 . Add the vermicelli and roast it well on slow flame 2 min. 3 . Then add all the dry fruits, mix everything well for 4 min. 4 . Add milk and again mix well . 5 . Let the milk boil completely 7 to 8 min, then add sugar and let it cook for 5 to 6 min. 6 . Add cardamom powder and saffron dissolved in milk keep stirring. 7 . Let the

PAV BHAJI

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Pav Bhaji PAV BHAJI is one of the most popular street food, it's a spicy curry of mixed vegetables (Bhaji) cooked in a special blend of spice and served with soft buttered pav , is any indian food lovers dream.   I have been making pav bhaji since my teens and even today i make pav bhaji often at home. It is not difficult to make .  It's a perfect party food that can be made in advance .This recipe's step by step photos , tips will help you make best pav bhaji at home in just 40 to 50 min. Ingredients 1 . Potatoes boiled & mashed  :- 4 to 5 2 . Cauliflower boiled :-1 cup 3 . Green Peas  and Carrots :- 1/2 cup 4 . Capsicums chope :- 2 5 . Tomatoes :- 4  6 . Onion chopped :- 3 to 4  7 . Ginger Garlic Paste :- 1 tbsp 8 . Pav bhaji Masala :- 2 tbsp  9 . Amchur Powder /Dry mango:- 1 tbsp 10 . Red chilli powder :- 1 tsp 11. Cumin coriander powder :- 1 tsp 12 . Oil :- 3 to 4 tbsp 1