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khaman dhokla recipe

By Niti Mehta
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  Here's a simple recipe for Khaman Dhokla- Ingredients: For Dhokla Batter: 1 cup gram flour (besan) 1/4 cup semolina (sooji) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon ginger-green chili paste 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon eno (fruit salt) Salt to taste 1 cup water For Tempering: 2 tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional) 2-3 green chilies, slit Few curry leaves 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves 2 tablespoons grated coconut (optional) 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup water Instructions: Grease a shallow dish or thali with oil and keep it aside. In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, semolina, lemon juice, ginger-green chili paste, turmeric powder, salt, and water. Mix well to form a smooth batter without lumps. Let it rest for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, heat water in a steamer or a large pot. Just before steaming, add eno (fruit salt) to the batter and mix gently. You will notice bubbles forming. Immediately pour the b...
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Gol gappe recipe

By Niti Mehta
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Sure, here's a simple recipe for gol gappe , also known as pani puri or puchka: Ingredients: For Gol Gappe (Puri): 1 cup semolina (sooji) 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (maida) A pinch of baking soda Salt to taste Water (as needed) Oil for frying For Pani (Spicy Water): 1 cup mint leaves (pudina) 1/2 cup coriander leaves (dhania) 2-3 green chilies 1-inch piece of ginger 1 small onion (optional) 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder 1 teaspoon chaat masala Salt to taste 2 tablespoons tamarind pulp 4 cups water For Filling: Boiled potatoes, mashed Boiled chickpeas Tamarind chutney Green chutney Finely chopped onions Sev (optional) Instructions: Gol Gappe (Puri): Mix semolina, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Add water gradually and knead into a stiff dough. Cover it with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15-20 minutes. After resting, knead the dough again and divide it into small balls. Roll each ball into a thin, small disc (puris). Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the puris un...
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samosa easy recipe

By Niti Mehta
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  here's a simplified version of samosas that you can easily make at home: Ingredients: For the dough: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon salt Water, as needed For the filling: 2 large potatoes, boiled, peeled, and roughly mashed 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 green chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste) 1 teaspoon ginger paste or minced ginger 1 teaspoon garlic paste or minced garlic 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon garam masala Salt to taste 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Oil for frying Instructions: Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and vegetable oil. Rub the oil into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs. Gradually add water and knead until you get a firm dough. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for at least 30 minutes. Prepare the Filling: Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add c...
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