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कुकिंग बेसिक रेसिपी - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Cooking Basics recipes in Hindi)
કુકિંગ બેસિક રેસિપિસ - ગુજરાતી માં વાંચો (Cooking Basics recipes in Gujarati)

Basic Indian Cooking Recipes, Basic Cooking Recipes

Indian Basic Cooking Recipes, Basic Cooking Recipes. Learn how to cook Indian chutney recipes, how to cook rice, how to make curd, how to make basic Indian gravies. Learn how to make rotis, basic parathas. 

Indian basic rotis, paratha recipes

There are some essential basic Indian rotis and parathas you must know. First is the easy homemade basic roti recipe to follow. Then we move to basic homemade paratha recipe. The other healthier basic Indian breads you must know are bajra roti, jowar roti and basic ragi roti recipe.

Then there is the basic butter naan recipe without tandoor. Kids love the basic puri recipe. 

Punjabi's love their kulcha and if you want it healthier then try the whole wheat kulcha recipe.

Indian basic Chutney recipes

There are lots of Indian basic Chutney recipes to master. All easy to make. Start with the green chutney recipe which goes with all snacks. South Indians love coconut chutney which goes well with Idlis and dosa.

Khajur Imli ki chutney is a must to go with chaats. An essential accompaniment to most chaats, this chutney can be stored refrigerated for upto a month and deep frozen for more than 6 months.

The dry garlic chutney is a must addition to vada pav. To go with pakodas and bhajias we suggest this super garlic chutney recipe.

Indian basic dal, kadhi recipes

We show you how to make some basic Indian dal recipes. Start with some basic dal recipes like toovar dal recipe, basic urad dal recipe, masoor dal recipe.
 
Indian basic curd recipes
 
Learn Indian basic curd recipes. Make homemade curds using cows milk or low fat curds as a base for raitas or to have with your lunch or dinner. Use the curds to make some basic raitas like palak raita, onion raita, banana raita which are important side dishes to any Indian meals.
 
Indian basic gravies
 
Indian basic gravies are required to make a good array of Indian dishes. Basic makahani gravy which is restaurant style. North Indian basic white gravy can be used to make koftas.
 
Learn how to make fried onions to add to kadhis and salads.  

Enjoy our Indian Basic Cooking Recipes below.

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Kurmure ki Chikki ( Microwave Recipe)
Recipe# 35095
22 Feb 13
 
32
calories
per
piece
 by Tarla Dalal
Cashew and peanut chikkis are passé! go for more interesting yet healthy options like these puffed rice chikkis. Do not overcook the jaggery or the kurmure ki chikki might end up hard.
Spinach Gnocchi with Almond Butter Sauce
Recipe# 3312
16 May 14
 
399
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
Gnocchi are almost easier to make than to pronounce "n-yoki". The word means "lumps" because of the irregular, somewhat craggy shapes these dumplings have. Gnocchi are boiled in the same fashion as pasta is and are served generally with a cream based sauce. Spinach and cottage cheese gnocchi served ....
Cheesy Cauliflower Paratha
Recipe# 871
27 Apr 24
 
158
calories
per
paratha
 
by Tarla Dalal
cheesy cauliflower paratha recipe | cauliflower cheese lifafa paratha | gobi cheese paratha | with 31 amazing images. Craving a cheesy, veggie-filled flatbread? Look no further than these delightful
Diabetic Chocolate Sponge Cake
Recipe# 38057
26 Jul 16
 
984
calories
per
cake (8 piece)
 
by Tarla Dalal
Here i share low cal version of basic chocolate sponge cake. You can enjoy this cake absolutely guilt-free!!
Stir Fried Chinese Greens
Recipe# 4152
09 Oct 18
 
89
calories
per
serving
 
by Tarla Dalal
Pak Choi, popularly known as Chinese Cabbage, actually tastes not like cabbage but like greens! It has a crisper texture than our regular greens, and so it combines wonderfully with spinach and bean sprouts in this delicious Stir-Fried Chinese Greens recipe. While Chinese white sauce gives it a c ....
Meva Bati, Rajasthani Mawa Bati Recipe
Recipe# 2855
16 May 11
 
242
calories
per
meva bati
 by Tarla Dalal
Meva Bati is a rich North Indian mithai made by stuffing a mava based dough with a rich mixture of nuts and mava, and deep-frying the delicate, stuffed balls till golden brown. These Meva Batis are then soaked in sugar syrup for a while and served warm. You will love the crispness, balanced sw ....
Wrapper Dough for Wontons and Crispy Noodles
Recipe# 286
23 Aug 12
 
574
calories
per
dough
 by Tarla Dalal
Learn how to make the Wrapper Dough For Wontons and Crispy Noodles at home without using eggs. All you need is plain flour, salt and hot water and is easy to make. Once the dough is made keep aside to prove, then again knead well till elastic like and bouncy. You can also use this dough to ma ....
Fudge Brownie Sundae
Recipe# 4021
20 Aug 13
 
1072
calories
per
 by Tarla Dalal
A great dessert to make with leftover brownies. Chocolate lovers will adore this creamy sundae consisting of rich chocolate brownies, rocky road ice-cream, fresh fruits and cream.
Crispy Rice, Deep Fried Chinese Crispy Rice
Recipe# 4186
10 Dec 15
 
702
calories
per
cup
 by Tarla Dalal
Like crispy noodles, Crispy Rice is also a key ingredient in Chinese cooking often used in sweets, savouries and Soups as a key ingredient or as a garnish. Here we show you how to prepare and store some at home, hand ....
Radish Koftas in Kadhi
Recipe# 3572
26 Nov 12
 
163
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
This simple combination of radish and low fat curds needs only steamed rice to complete your meal. You can adjust the consistency of the kadhi by varying the amount of water and besan. The radish koftas are steamed and not deep fried in the kadhi. It is also a good way to add vegetables in your diet ....
Chawli Beans Bajra Paratha
Recipe# 4222
01 Jan 23
 
194
calories
per
roti
 
by Tarla Dalal
chawli beans bajra paratha | healthy green chawli beans roti | long beans veg paratha | with 30 amazing images. chawli beans bajra paratha with a spicy chawli (long beans) and garlic fillin ....
Fried Wontons
Recipe# 33074
23 Aug 12
 
79
calories
per
fried wonton
 by Tarla Dalal
Myriad colourful veggies, sautéed till crisp and tossed with noodles and sauce, make a wonderful filling for wontons. The success of this stuffing, and most stir-fried veggies for that matter, depends on heating the kadai properly. You need to make it smoke, literally, before adding the veggies, so ....
Stir Fried Broccoli, Baby Corn with Almonds
Recipe# 4146
16 May 15
 
 by Tarla Dalal
Chinese cooking depends on a blend of various ingredients and condiments rather than the taste of individual ingredients. This recipe is a good example of harmonious and subtle flavours marrying together to create a simple but stunning dish.
Mushroom and Vermicelli Soup
Recipe# 4111
10 Dec 15
 
52
calories
per
serving
 
by Tarla Dalal
You might have tried making everything from Pulaos to kheer with vermicelli, but ever thought of making a soup with it? Being thinner than Noodles , rice vermicelli gives a unique texture to ....
Mushroom and Vermicelli Soup ( Noodles)
Recipe# 22540
20 Mar 10
 
 by Tarla Dalal
The dominant flavour of mushroom complements the mildness of tofu and rice noodles well. There is a lovely combination of contrasting textures that makes this simple soup a delicacy!
Crispy Okra, Bhindi Fry Recipe
Recipe# 4129
10 Dec 15
 
268
calories
per
serving
 
by Tarla Dalal
You will love this dish irrespective of whether you usually like bhindi or not. Slit okra is coated with cornflour and deep-fried to an excitingly crisp texture, before being tossed with lip-smacking ingredients like spring onions, ginger, garlic and soya sauce that simply make you drool with ....
Steamed Chinese Bread Buns
Recipe# 325
11 Sep 15
 
99
calories
per
bread bun
 
by Tarla Dalal
The Chinese have a taste for warm, milky buns. Don’t we all? Well, the difference is that those soft and succulent buns are steamed and not baked! A spongy dough of plain flour and milk is cooked in a steamer and enjoyed warm, usually sandwiched with pickled vegetables. Although some people like ....
Methi ki Launji, Fenugreek Seed Sweet Pickle
Recipe# 3900
24 May 21
  This recipe has an associated video
45
calories
per
tbsp
 by Tarla Dalal
methi ki launji recipe | fenugreek seed sweet pickle | Rajasthani methi launji | methi dana achar | with 29 amazing images. methi ki launji recipe |
Jowar Uttapam
Recipe# 22447
29 Sep 23
  This recipe has an associated video
79
calories
per
uttapam
 by Tarla Dalal
jowar uttapam recipe | instant jowar uttapam | healthy jowar flour pancake with vegetables | jowar chilla | with 25 amazing images. jowar uttapam is a nutri ....
Orange Chenna Payesh ( Microwave Recipe)
Recipe# 35103
22 Feb 13
 
 by Tarla Dalal
Chenna payesh is a must on the menu if you are having any special guest. Next time, win their compliments by making this orange-flavoured variant.
Baked Corn Open Toast ( Corn)
Recipe# 30999
27 Jul 08
 
164
calories
per
open toast
 
by Tarla Dalal
Pepper-tinged white sauce with sautéed onions and sweet corn is a wonderful topping for bread slices, as it provides a perfect mix of flavour, textures and gooeyness that always complements toast beautifully. Semi-toast the bread slices, apply the topping and then bake them again till the cheese ....
Shahi Gobhi ( Mughali Khana )
Recipe# 30958
23 Nov 14
 
129
calories
per
serving
 
by Tarla Dalal
This very popular dish is prepared by cooking a full cauliflower in some salt water, topping it with a scrumptious mughlai gravy and baking it to perfection. Though a little time consuming, shahi gobhi is a great option for serving at parties as it looks great and tastes even better!
Lavingya Paatra
Recipe# 4826
29 Aug 19
 
144
calories
per
paatra
 by Tarla Dalal
A traditional dish that is tasty and healthy too, Lavingya Paatra involves cooking thin layers of a besan-based paste rolled up in baby colocassia leaves. Generally, our ancient cooking techniques have some significance. Here, for instance, the colocassia leaves impart calcium to build strong bones. ....
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