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Loved by all, this traditional Bengali sweet Rasgulla/ or Rosogulla as it is called in Bengal, has soft and spongy balls made of fresh curdles milk and dipped in sugar syrup.  A very simple and easy recipe, you just cannot resist having more than one! Ingredients Fresh Cow Milk - 1 Litre Lemon Juice - 3 tsp (1 lemon) For sugar syrup Sugar - 1 cup Water - 3-4 cups Rosewater/ Cardamom - for flavor Procedure 1. Bring milk to boil, lower heat and add lemon juice gradually, till milk curdles. 2. Shut off the flame and leave it to rest for 5 minutes. 3. Drain off the water and wash the curdled milk (paneer) with running water. Put the paneer in a soft muslin cloth and squeeze water out of it. 4. Now mash the paneer very smooth.  5. Start making the sugar syrup by adding the water, sugar & rosewater/cardamom. Meanwhile, shape it into balls (very smooth, with no cracks). 6. Transfer the balls into boiling water, cover the lid and let cook until the balls get puffed up (about 20 - 30 minute

Bhuna Murg is a dry chicken curry smeared in onion tomato base with fresh fragrance of ginger, garlic and bhuna masala and the Indian spices.  'Bhuna' refers to a technique in cooking in which the onions, tomatoes & meat are seared on a high flame. Bhuna masala curries are usually a dry curry with a thicker masala & no gravy. What gives this dish the reddish hue is the Kashmiri  Red Pepper powder. What I love about this dish is that its a no fuss recipe, but ensures maximum flavor! This recipe is sure to get you some compliments. So try it now! Ingredients Onions - 2 (chopped) Tomatoes - 2 (pureed) Ginger Garlic Paste - 2 tsp Chicken (Bone In) - 800 gms Yogurt - 1 tsp Coriander Powder (Dhaniya Powder) - 1 tsp Turmeric Powder (Haldi) - 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Pepper Powder - 1 tsp Roasted Cumin Powder (Bhuna Jeera) - 1 tsp Dried Fenugreek leaves (Kasuri Methi) - 1 tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera) - 1 tsp Salt - As per taste Sugar - 1/2 tsp Cloves - 5 Bay leaf - 2 Black peppercorns - 8

Crispy Corn is a perfect sack to serve your guests when you have time crunch. Super easy and quick to make, you are definitely going to love this one! Unlike most dishes, that make use of boiled or crushed sweet corn, here the kernels are deep fried till absolutely crisp! Crispy and crunchy, this is one of my all time favorite snacks which I can munch on anytime! Along with the crispiness, the subtle taste of salt & pepper elevates the taste big time. Here's my easy-peasy recipe to make this yummilicious snack in minutes! Ingredients: Sweet Corn Kernels : 2 cups All Purpose Flour (Maida) - 1 tsp Corn Flour - 1 tsp Salt - As per taste Black Pepper - As per taste Chaat Masala - As per taste Lemon Juice - 1 tsp Coriander - Finely chopped Procedure: 1. Boil the corn kernels for almost 2-3 minutes till they are soft. 2. Drain the water and transfer the corn kernels in a wide plate. Let them dry for around 5-10 minutes, but ensure they are still moist. 3. In a bowl, add the All purp

Moong Dal halwa not only tastes delicious but is also aromatic and makes for a great dessert. Made in lots of ghee and topped with dry fruits, this halwa is definitely my weakness. Moong Dal Halwa requires lots of patience and muscle work and also lots of ghee to come together.It also takes a long time to cook so be prepared for that. But I can assure you that the end result will be worth all the efforts. If you are one of those who love to experiment with your culinary skills, then you must try this halwa recipe at home. So, if you have already drooled looking at the photo or at the mere thought of this Halwa, get the ingredients ready and treat your family with this delicious dessert. Ingredients: Moong Dal (Split Green Lentils) – 1 Cup Sugar – ½ Cup Ghee (Clarified Butter) – 5 tsp Water – ½ Cup Milk – ½ Cup Green Cardamoms – 5 Chopped Almonds, Cashews & Raisins – A handful Procedure: 1.  Soak the Moong Dal in water, preferably overnigh

Paneer lababdar  is a rich and authentic  Punjabi curry  that can be found across North India. Soft and succulent Cottage Cheese cubes dunked in this creamy Onion and Tomato based gravy, makes this dish worth indulging in. Lababdar, this word means a strong desire for something and a complete surrender when you get it!  And when we use it along with the word Paneer (Cottage Cheese), it simply means a complete surrender to one’s tastebuds to this dish ‘Paneer Lababdar’.  My today’s recipe Paneer Lababdar is Restaurant Style dish which is aromatic, sweet and slightly spicy. So here goes the recipe: Ingredients: Onions – 2 (Roughly chopped) Tomatoes – 2(Roughly chopped) Ginger Garlic Paste – 2 tsp Paneer/Cottage Cheese – 200 gms Yogurt – 1 tsp Coriander Powder (Dhaniya Powder) - 1 tsp Turmeric Powder (Haldi) - 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder - 1/2 tsp Roasted Cumin Powder (Bhuna Jeera) - 1 tsp Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves) – 1 tsp Cloves – 2/3