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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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Lemon Rice Recipe ( Microwave)
Recipe# 35109
22 Feb 13
 
136
calories
per
serving
 
by Tarla Dalal
Lemon Rice is an all-time favourite rice preparation in South India, where it is made on a regular basis for lunch or dinner, offered as prasad to devotees at temples, served as part of a wedding spread, and carried frequently in the dabba to work or school. With a holistic flavour that combin ....
Makhmali Paneer Tikka ( Healthy Starter Recipe )
Recipe# 34730
17 Nov 10
 
27
calories
per
piece
 by Tarla Dalal
True to its name, this tikka will melt in your mouth and delight your palate! replacing the fat-laden white gravy of cream and cashews with whole wheat bread mayonnaise results in a healthier version, which you can serve in portions of two pieces.
Vaal Ki Usal ( Know Your Dals and Pulses )
Recipe# 32821
16 May 11
 
69
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
This is a popular, easy-fix maharashtrian dish. The combination of jaggery and kokum gives a sweet and tangy taste to this usal, which is made using vaal.
Jowar Sesame Bread Sticks ( Baby and Toddler Recipe)
Recipe# 3074
05 Jul 23
 
31
calories
per
stick
 by Tarla Dalal
jowar sesame bread sticks recipe | healthy jowar bread sticks | white millet bread sticks for toddlers, kids, adults | with 20 amazing images. jowar sesame bread sticks are a healthy India ....
Baked Kand
Recipe# 54
22 Sep 18
 
193
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
A seemingly elaborate procedure, which is actually done in minutes! the baked kand is a lip-smacking preparation of yam slices layered with a green peas mixture, topped with coconut sauce, and baked till the texture is perfect and the aroma irresistible. Indeed, your guests will shower you with prai ....
Corn Croquettes
Recipe# 1602
22 Jul 24
 
156
calories
per
croquette
 by Tarla Dalal
corn croquettes recipe | Indian style corn croquettes | corn and rice croquettes | with 24 amazing images. These attractive, golden-coloured corn croquettes are perfect to serve at
Papaya Mango Smoothie ( Healthy Breakfast)
Recipe# 4684
05 Aug 22
 
182
calories
per
glass
 by Tarla Dalal
If you do not have time for an elaborate breakfast, whip up a Papaya Mango Smoothie. It is flavourful and colourful and nutritious too, as both papaya and mango are rich in vitamins and antioxidants. This sumptuous smoothie will surely keep you satiated and energetic till lunchtime, just as though y ....
Queen Of Puddings, Bread Pudding with Meringue
Recipe# 2246
28 Jan 23
 
246
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
The name says it all – this is indeed the Queen of Puddings. A luscious pudding of milk, eggs and bread is perked up with a peppy layer of citrusy ingredients like orange marmalade and lemon zest. A layer of meringue goes atop this before baking, to make a totally irresistible dessert that is ....
Cauliflower Nu Bhanolu ( Gujarati Recipe)
Recipe# 560
23 Nov 14
 
225
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
A mildly-flavoured and easy-to-make snack that is very popular in ahmedabad, cauliflower no bhanolu uses coconut milk as the primary ingredient. The tempering that is sprinkled atop the batter before cooking adds to its zest. This microwave version is very easy and quick to make, adapted to suit tod ....
Eggless Chocolate Walnut Cake
Recipe# 1948
28 Nov 22
  This recipe has an associated video
78
calories
per
slice
 
by Tarla Dalal
eggless chocolate walnut cake | chocolate chip walnut loaf | chocolate walnut cake| with 29 amazing images. eggless chocolate walnut cake has an intense chocolaty flavour and walnut crunch. ....
Basic Goanese Paste
Recipe# 38058
21 Oct 12
 
 by Tarla Dalal
Hardly any goan dish is complete without coconut as one of its main flavouring agents. The native goan chilli is large and pungent. It imparts a red colour to the dish without the fierce pungency of the normal indian chilli. Since these chillies may not be easy to obtain, the kashmiri chilli is used ....
Chocolate Carrot Loaf
Recipe# 1927
26 Nov 12
  This recipe has an associated video
1860
calories
per
loaf
 by Tarla Dalal
You will love the rustic flavour of this honey flavoured chocolate cake, reinforced with grated carrot, nuts and raisins. The carrot helps to keep the cake moist, while chocolate makes it appeal to all! Condensed milk gives the Chocolate Carrot Loaf a very rich and intense flavour, which makes you w ....
Puris ( How To Make Pooris )
Recipe# 4394
21 Aug 21
  This recipe has an associated video
101
calories
per
puri
 
by Tarla Dalal
poori | puri | plain puri | whole wheat puri | soft poori | with 14 amazing images poori is unleavened deep fried Indian Bread. Simple ....
Cheesy Baked Zucchini Fries
Recipe# 41188
21 Jul 18
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by Tarla Dalal
This snack is a cheese-lover’s dream come true! Unpeeled zucchini fingers are coated excitingly with cheese and breadcrumbs, and baked in an oven till it acquires a uniquely cheesy crispness! It is basically the kind of snack that is both crisp and chewy, an amazing texture that everybody love ....
Kela Methi Nu Shaak ( Gujarati Recipe)
Recipe# 597
10 Mar 23
 
195
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
No reviews
kela methi nu shaak recipe | banana methi leaves sabzi | Gujarati semi dry sabzi | with 20 images. kela methi nu shaak is a bitter sweet Gujarati vegetable. Learn how to make
Jacket Potatoes with Broccoli and Red Pepper
Recipe# 5610
16 Jun 08
 
 by Tarla Dalal
Whenever you complain of excessive hair fall, you are told – time and again – to eat more dates and spinach to top up on iron. While this is true, the fact is you need a couple of other ingredients like calcium and vitamin C also to grow and strengthen hair. Here is an innovative preparation of Jack ....
Green Pea Pulao with Paneer Koftas
Recipe# 1547
23 Sep 13
 
 
by Tarla Dalal
Green pea pulao with paneer koftas is a luxurious Mughlai -style pulao, which is marked not just by the mix-and-match colours of green peas and apricots, but also the splendid paneer koftas that are tossed into the rice! The fragrance of saffron and other spices ....
Aloo Methi Tofu Parathas
Recipe# 22397
13 Dec 22
 
287
calories
per
paratha
 
by Tarla Dalal
aloo methi tofu paratha recipe | Indian style tofu methi paratha | whole wheat methi and tofu paratha | with 38 amazing images. aloo methi tofu paratha recipe | Indian s ....
Spicy Chawli Leaves and Spinach Stuffed Parathas
Recipe# 32787
14 Jul 20
  This recipe has an associated video
205
calories
per
paratha
 by Tarla Dalal
Greens and carrots, interestingly flavoured with ginger, green chillies and other common but effective taste-givers, form the stuffing for these sumptuous whole wheat parathas. The combination of spinach and chawli greens gives the parathas a unique, very appetizing taste that you are sure to en ....
French Apple Tart
Recipe# 117
07 Jul 18
 
153
calories
per
serving
 by Tarla Dalal
When other fruits are in season, apple sometimes tends to take the back seat because it is available all round the year! So, if you find apples sitting in your fruit bowl for too long, think of some exciting recipes to make with it. Something like – yes, you guessed it right – a flaky, crumbly, ....
Indian Veg Pizza Crackers, No Bake Pizza Crackers
Recipe# 512
23 Sep 21
 
50
calories
per
cracker
 by Tarla Dalal
pizza crackers recipe | Indian veg pizza crackers | no bake pizza crackers | quick homemade pizza crackers | with 15 amazing images. pizza crackers recipe |
Methi Pakoda Kadhi
Recipe# 4342
16 May 13
 
467
calories
per
 by Tarla Dalal
The perfect dish to serve for a Holiday lunch. Fenugreek dumplings are deep fried and dunked for a few seconds in milk and then immersed in the curd kadhi. This process of soaking the fenugreek dumplings in milk makes them softer and more succulent and reduces the sharpness of the curd based kadhi.
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