Trifle recipe ingredients:-
Plain sponge cake - A few slices
Milk - 1liter
Custard powder - 2 tbsp
Sugar - 2 tbsp ( as per taste)
Jello (flavored gelatin)
Assorted fruits (chopped)
Whipped cream

Trifle recipe preparation method:-
In a bowl, line the base with slices of the sponge cake. Sprinkle a little milk or any fruit juice. In a cup combine the custard powder with 2 tbsp of milk and mix to form a paste. In a saucepan, bring the milk to boil and add the custard powder mix slowly while stirring simultaneously. Simmer for 5 minutes till slightly thick then remove from heat. When a bit cool spread evenly over the cake layer. Then add a layer of fruits. Mix the jello according to instructions on tha packet. When the jello has cooled and has started to thicken,spread it as a layer over the fruit. Leave to cool. Spread the whipped cream over the top and refrigerate one hour before serving this indian recipe.

Trifle recipe occasion:-
This recipe, usually served in Birthday parties and Christmas parties.

Trifle recipe nutritious value:-
Moderate indian food recipe.

Trifle recipe preparation time:-
30 min.

Aloo methi ingredients:-
Potato (peeled and cut into small pieces) - 2-3
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Dried red chilies - 2-3 whole
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Fenugreek leaves chopped (methi) - 1 bunch
Tomato  - 1
Oil or Ghee - 2 tbsp
Salt to taste 

Aloo methi recipe preparation method:-
Heat the ghee or oil in a frying pan and add the cumin seeds and red chili. When the seeds start to pop, add potatoes. Fry for 3-4 minutes then add all the spices. Then add the chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves and tomato. Cover and cook over a low heat until the potatoes are tender. Serve this indian food recipe of aloo methi with parathas.

Aloo methi recipe occasion:-
This indian recipe of aloo methi could be made daily.

Aloo methi nutritious value:-
Moderate indian food recipe.

Aloo methi preparation time:-
25 min.

Chole chat ingredients:-
Chick peas - 1/2 kg
Potato - 1
Green chilies (chopped) - 1
Onion (chopped) - 1
Tomato (chopped) - 1
Chat masala - 2 tsp
Tamarind - 2 tbsp 
Coriander leaves - few
Salt to taste

Chole chat recipe preparation method:-
The indian recipe of Chole chat starts with boiling, skining and cutting the potato. Drain and wash the chick peas. Add the onion, tomato, green chilies and coriander leaves to a large bowl and mix throughly. Mix tamarind, salt and chat masala in it ( as per taste). You can serve this indian recipe any time.

Chole chat recipe occasion
Chole chat is usually served as snacks.

Chole chat nutritious value
Moderate indian food recipe. Healthy owing to the presence of check peas, onion, tomatoes.

Chole chat preparation time:-
15 min.

Instant dosa is a well known indian food eaten all over india, especially in southern part of india including the state of Tamil Nadu, Kerela, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh. It is very easy to cook and quite delicious in taste. It is a light meal, especially suited for breakfast. People in north india generally eat it as lunch or dinner meal. Enjoy this indian food and let me know how it tastes to you.

Instant dosa ingredients:-
Besan or gram flour - 1 cup
Rice flour - 1/2 cup
Onion (chopped) - 1
Curd - 2 cups
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
Green chilies - 2-3
Coriander leaves
Salt to taste

Instant dosa preparation method:-
Sieve both the flour together with salt and add the curd and mix it. Add water a little at a time, to make a not-too-thin batter. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, onions, green chilies and coriander leaves. Mix with dosa batter. Start making dosas immediately. Cook slowly on both sides. Serve this indian food recipe with coconut chutney or tomato sauce.

Instant dosa occasion
A famous indian food recipe, usually served as snacks or meal.

Instant dosa nutritious value
Moderate indian recipe.

Instant dosa preparation time:-
10 min.

Lemon rice recipe ingredients:-
Rice - 2 Cups
Dry red chilies - 5
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Bengal gram - 1/2 tbls
Curry Leaves
Oil - 1 tbsp
Lemon juice - 1 tsp
Salt to taste

Lemon rice recipe preparation method:-
Wash and soak rice for 10 minutes and cook it with a teaspoon of oil so that the grains stay separate. Spread on a large plate and allow it to cool. Heat oil in a pan. Season mustard seeds and bengal gram. Add curry leaves and red chilies and then add turmeric powder and salt. At last add rice and then lemon juice. Mix well and serve this hot indian recipe with indian curry.

Lemon rice recipe occasion:-
This is a famous rice recipe, a homely indian recipe.

Lemon rice recipe nutritious value:-
It is a highly nutritious indian recipe, very good for health.

Lemon rice recipe preparation time:-
15 minutes.

Egg chat recipe ingredients:-
Boiled eggs - 6
Onion, chopped - 2
Green chilies, chopped - 4
Curry leaves - 3-4
Tomato ketchup - 1/2 cup
Chili powder - 1 tbsp
Garam masala - 1 tbsp
Tamarind - 2 tbsp
Salt to taste
Lemon wedges & coriander leaves for garnishing

Egg chat recipe preparation method:-
Boil tamarind in little water for 5-10 minutes and sieve them to fine puree.Cut each boiled egg into four pieces. Mix the eggs with all the remaining ingredients and tamarind puree. Garnish this indian recipe with lemon wedges, coriander leaves and serve.

Egg chat recipe Occasion:-
This indian recipe of egg chat could be made daily.

Egg chat recipe nutritious value:-
Moderate indian recipe.

Egg chat recipe preparation time:-
10 minutes.

Cauliflower Crisps recipe ingredi ents:-
Cauliflower - 1
Corn Flour / Besan - 3 tbsp
Chilli Powder - 1 tsp
Ginger/Garlic Paste - 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil for frying

Cauliflower Crisps recipe prepara tion method:-
Put cauliflower florets in boiling water with little salt and cook for 3 mins, till slightly tender. Drain the water and pat dry the florets. Mix all the other ingredients to form a thin paste using enough water. Dip the florets in the batter and fry till golden brown. Serve hot indian recipe with tomato sauce.

Cauliflower Crisps recipe Occasion:-
It is Indian recipe, could be served to guests at home,or you can make daily.

Cauliflower Crisps recipe nutritious value:-
The indian recipe is health friendly.

Cauliflower Crisps recipe preparation time:-
20 minutes.

Jalebi, a crisp sweet is a very famous dessert indian recipe.

Jalebi recipe ingredients:-
All-purpose flour (maida) - 1 cup
Gram flour (besan) - 1 tbsp
Curd - 1 tbsp
Green cardamom powder - 1 tsp
Yellow colour few drops
Sugar - 1 kg
Ghee for frying 

Jalebi recipe preparation method:-
Seive all-purpose flour and gram flour together. Beat the curd, make a thick batter using curd and warm water. Add few drops of yellow colour and cover. Keep aside in a warm place for few hours. Make a syrup with boiling water and the sugar and let it cool. Add cardamom powder in it. Put the batter in the bottle or bag and fry in hot ghee. Make 3 circles with the mixture to give the spherical shape like jalebi and fry in hot ghee. When the jalebis gets hard remove and put in sugar syrup. After a minutes remove from syrup. Serve hot crispy jalebi.

Jalebi recipe occasion:-
This is a very famous indian recipe used in festivals.

Jalebi recipe nutritious value:-
Moderate dessert indian recipe.

Preparation time:-
30 minutes.

Channa masala recipe ingredients:-
Channa dal (Bengal gram) - 2 cups
Green chilies(chopped) - 2
Onion -2
Tomatoes - 3
Chilli powder -1 tsp
Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tbsp
Bay leaf - 2
Dry mango powder - 1/4 tsp
Garam masala - 1 tsp
Butter or Ghee - 2 tbsp
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves for garnish

Channa masala recipe preparation method:-
Soak the Channa dal for a minimum of 3 to 4 hours. Pressure cook with channa dal with some salt. Grind the onions and tomatoes together. Heat butter in a pan and put bay leaf and chopped green chillies in it. Add the onion-tomato paste along with the ginger-garlic paste. Add some chili powder and salt. Add the boiled channa dal. Fry till the oil separates and then add garam masala and dry mango powder. Cook for few minutes. Add finely chopped coriander leaves. Serve this hot indian recipe with rice or parathas. Garnish with finely chopped onions and green chillies.

Channa masala recipe Occasion:-
It is Indian recipe, could be served to guests at home,or you can make daily.

Channa masala recipe nutritious value:-
The indian recipe is health friendly with very less fat in it.

Channa masala recipe preparation time:-
30 minutes.

Yoghurt Fish recipe ingredients:-
Fish (sliced and cleaned ) - 300 grams
Yoghurt - 1 cup
Onion (chopped)- 1
Ginger paste - 1/2 tsp
Green chilli - 3
Bay leaves - 2
Garam masala - 1/2 tsp
Oil - 2 tbsp
Lemon juice - 1 tbsp
Coriander leaves (chopped) - 1tbsp
Salt to taste

Yoghurt Fish recipe preparation method:-
Sprinkle the fish slices with some salt and lemon juice. Keep aside for few minutes. Wash well and drain. Lightly whisk yoghurt and salt in a bowl. Marinate the fish slices for half an hour. Heat the oil in a pan and add bay leaves. Add onion and fry till golden brown. Add ginger paste and green chilli. Cook for few minutes. Then add fish along with the marinade and garam masala in it. Put salt as per taste. Mix it and bring to a boil. Cover and cook till the fish is cooked but firm. Garnish this indian recipe with coriander leaves.

Yoghurt Fish recipe occasion:-
This is a famous fish recipe, usually served in parties and a homely indian recipe.

Yoghurt Fish recipe nutritious value:-
It is a highly nutritious fish indian recipe, very good for health.

Yoghurt Fish recipe preparation time:-
45 minutes.

Happy Diwali (Deepavali) to all of you!

Diwali is one of the most important festival of hindu religion. It is celebrated through out the indian subcontinent as well as the indian community through out the diaspora. It is also known as festival of lights. The celebration of Diwali festival is accompanied by lightning of crackers, candles and exchange of sweets. Some of the homely made sweets are gujia, kheer (rice pudding), Meetha khaja. It is going to be celebrated on 12th of november this month, meaning next week, friday. There are few recipes that are specially made in Diwali. These recipes could be found on my blog:

Meetha Khaja
Gujia
Kheer