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If you are bored of eating Moong dal & Gajar halwa then do try this Besan (Gram flour) halwa. This yummy halwa doesn't require any preparation & is a quick recipe.

Ingredients for Besan Halwa :-
1 cup gram flour
1 cup clarified butter (ghee)
1 cup milk
1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
Few chopped dry fruits
1/2 tbsp ghee for roasting dry fruits

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This Dabeli recipe is perfect if you are craving for street style Dabeli. It includes recipe of secret dabeli masala and garlic chutney.

Ingredients-
For dabeli masala-
1.5 tbsp cumin seeds
2 tbsp coriander seeds
1 tbsp fennel seeds
1 tsp whole pepper
1 big cardamom
2 pieces of 1.5 " cinnamon
2 star anise
3 cloves
1 tbsp seseme seeds
2 bay leaves
3 whole Kashmiri red chillies
1 tbsp sugar
1.5 tbsp kashmiri red chilli powder
2 tbsp desiccated coconut
1 tbsp black salt
1.5 tbsp dry mango powder
1 tsp salt

For garlic chutney-
2 tbsp roasted peanuts
1 tbsp kashmiri red chilli powder
10-12 garlic cloves
1 tbsp lemon juice
6 tbsp water

For masala peanuts-
3 tbsp roasted peanuts
1 tsp oil
1 tsp dabeli masala

For stuffing-
2 tbsp oil
2 tbsp tamarind chutney
2 tbsp dabeli masala
5 small sized boiled potatoes
Salt to taste
1.5 tbsp dessicated coconut
2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
Masala peanuts
4-5 tbsp chopped onions
7-8 tbsp nylon sev
Butter for roasting
7-8 pav/buns

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Gulab jamun banane ki alag-alag recipes hai par meri yeh recipe se ekdum soft aur juicy gulab jamun bante hai. Yeh meri tried aur tested recipe, aur no fail recipe hai.

Ingredients for Gulab Jamun :-
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 tsp cardamom powder
7-8 saffron strands
1 tsp rose water
Few drops of lemon juice
2 tbsp clarified butter ( ghee)
1/3 cup milk
1+ 1/4 cup milk powder
3 tbsp refined flour
1/4 tsp baking powder
4 tsp water
Oil for frying

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Ghar mein aasani se 15 minute mein banaiye tasty aur juicy coconut barfi. Diwali mein iss mithai ko jarur try karein, mujhe yakeen hai yeh aapko bahut pasand aayegi.

Ingredients for Coconut barfi :-
1 cup milk powder
1.5 cups full fat milk
3 tbsp clarified butter (ghee)
4 cups desiccated coconut
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp cardamom powder
2-3 tbsp chopped dryfruits

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In this video I've shown how to store tamarind (imli) pulp for long-term usage in order to save your time and money.

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Milk peda is a traditional Indian sweet made during festivals & special occasions. This recipe of peda is quite simple and the peda tastes divine. This peda can be eaten during fasting too as it is made of only milk & sugar.

Ingredients for milk peda :-
1 litre full fat milk
3 tbsp sugar
Some chopped pistachio for garnishing

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If you are looking for some innovative & delicious egg snack then do try this egg nest recipe. This super crunchy snack is easy to make and tastes delish.

Ingredients for egg nest :-
4 eggs
4 boiled medium potatoes
1 tsp oil + oil for deep frying
2-3 finely chopped green chillies
Salt to taste
1 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp garam masala powder
1 tsp dry mango (amchur) powder
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp chilli flakes
1 tbsp cornflour/rice flour/refined flour
4 tbsp grated processed cheese
1 cup vermicilli (sewaiyan)
1 beaten egg
Chaat masala for sprinkling

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If you are in a hurry & want to eat something yummy then do try this veg malai toast. In this, the bread is topped with a combination of homemade cream (Malai) and vegetables.

Ingredients-
4-5 slices of bread
4 tbsp malai (homemade cream)
Salt to taste
2-3 chopped green chillies
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1/4 cup finely chopped capsicum
1/4 cup grated carrot
1/4 finely chopped onion
2-3 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

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It is an all rounder cake which can be had during teatime & is great for kid's tiffin box. It is a beginner's cake & doesn't require any fancy ingredients.

Ingredients for cake :-
(Note- I have used measuring cup of 250 ml capacity)
2 cups refined flour
40 gm milk powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup homemade malai
1/2 cup refined oil
1 cup powdered sugar
3/4 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla essence
Some chopped dry fruits
Butter paper

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As the name suggests, Amritsari fish is a famous street food from Amritsar. In this recipe, the fish is coated with a thin layer of spices and gram flour and then it is deep fried.

Serves : 4

Ingredients for Amritsari fish:-
500 gms boneless fish
Salt to taste
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp mustard oil
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp asafoetida
1 tbsp ginger- garlic paste
2 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
2 tbsp thick curd
2 tbsp rice flour
2 tbsp gram flour
1/2 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
1/2 tbsp crushed kasuri methi
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp red chilli powder
Oil for frying
1/2 tsp chaat masala

Snacks Chutney (Dahi chutney) recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Il1kvnnyK4&t

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All of us crave for cheese burst pizza but don't know how to make it at home. This recipe of cheese burst pizza can be made easily at home without oven & yeast. Do give it a try & let me know the outcome.

Makes : Two 7" pizzas

Ingredients for cheese burst pizza-
1.5 cups refined flour
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup curd
1 tsp sugar
4 tsp oil
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp tomato ketchup
1 tbsp schezwan sauce
3 tbsp pizza sauce
1/2 tsp oregano
1 tsp chilli flakes

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Besan laddoo is a premium and traditional Indian sweet. It is
a recipe which has been passed on from generations. Watch my recipe & learn to make delicious & perfect textured besan laddoo.

Makes: Around 15 laddoos

Ingredients for besan laddoo-
( I have used measuring cup of 250 ml capacity )
1/2 cup (125 ml) clarified butter (ghee)
2 cups gramflour (besan)
2 pinches of turmeric powder
1-2 tbsp water
1/2 tsp cardamom powder
5-6 cashews & almonds
1 cup powdered sugar (bura)

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If you are bored of eating pakoras and bhajiya this monsoon then do try this crispy and delicious masala vada. It requires only a few ingredients and the taste is just awesome. Enjoy it with a cup of tea or coffee.

Makes: 18-20 vadas

Ingredients for Masala vada:-
Split chickpeas (chana dal) - 1 measuring cup
2 dry red chillies
1 inch cinnamon stick
1 inch chopped ginger
7-8 chopped garlic cloves
3-4 chopped green chillies
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp fennel seeds
12-15 curry leaves
1 finely chopped onion
3-4 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
10-12 chopped mint leaves
Salt to taste
Oil for frying

Ingredients for chutney:-
1 tbsp + 1 tsp oil
1 medium onion (chopped)
2 dry red chillies
1 tbsp soaked chana dal (split chickpeas)
Salt to taste
1 big tomato (chopped)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
7-8 curry leaves
A pinch of asafoetida

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Wanna have street style pav bhaji at home? Then try this recipe of pav bhaji and satisfy your taste buds.

Serves: 4-5

Ingredients of pav bhaji:-
5 tbsp butter
1 chopped capsicum
1/2 cup boiled peas
5 medium tomatoes (chopped)
Salt to taste
3 big boiled and mashed potatoes
1.5 tbsp kashmiri red chilli powder
1 tbsp roasted and crushed kasuri methi
2 tbsp pav bhaji masala
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
3 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
2 chopped small onions
A pinch of red food colour
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 cup water
For toasting the pav-
Butter 5-6 tbsp
Some pav bhaji masala
Some kashmiri red chilli powder
Few coriander leaves

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Schezwan fried rice is a popular variety of indo-chinese cuisine. Schezwan fried rice is quite hot and spicy, bursting with flavours of ginger, garlic and schezwan sauce.

Serves : 3-4

Ingredients for Schezwan fried rice:-
1 cup long grain rice
salt to taste
3 tbsp oil
7-8 finely chopped garlic cloves
1 inch finely chopped ginger
5 tbsp finely chopped spring onion whites (or regular onion)
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
1/2 cup finely chopped cabbage
1 chopped capsicum
1 tsp soya sauce
1 tsp vinegar
2 tbsp schezwan sauce
1.5 tbsp tomato ketchup
1/2 cup chopped spring onion greens

Video Link of Schezwan Sauce recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3gnCDsgUco&t

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These two chocolate mug cake recipes are my own versions of mug cake. They are truly decadent and delicious and are great for nights when you crave for a dessert and don't want to bake a full size cake.

Ingredients for Double chocolate mug cake:-
3 tbsp refined flour
1.5 tbsp cocoa powder
1/8 tsp baking powder
A pinch of baking soda
2 tbsp melted butter
3 tbsp condensed milk
3 tbsp milk
8-10 small pieces of dark compound chocolate

Ingredients for Nutella mug cake:-
3 tbsp refined flour
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp oil
3 tbsp milk
2 tbsp nutella

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