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Kanji Vada is a popular recipe from Rajasthan.  Kanji Vada means moong daal Vadas immersed in tangy mustard flavored liquid, 'Kanji' ( Rai  ka pani). Kanji can be prepared in many ways with many flavors. This particular recipe is prepared with "Rai ka Pani", means mustard flavored. Traditionally, the Kanji or the 'Rai ka paani' needs to be prepared a day in advance to get a slight tang due to the fermentation process. Kanji is a very tasty drink and aid digestion. Tangy Kanji Vada comes to your rescue when you eat voraciously during festivals. Ingredients  For Kanji Water -------------------- 2-3 liter Turmeric  powder  -------- 1/4 tsp Black salt ---------------- 1 tsp Yellow mustard powder---1/2 tbsp Mustard powder --------- 1 tsp Red chili powder --------- 1 tsp Roasted cumin powder--- 1/2 tsp Asafoetida ---------------- 1/4 tsp Mustard oil --------------- 1 tbsp Salt to taste -------------- :) For Vada Moong dal --------------

Moong Daal Halwa is a classic recipe, which is relished throughout the India.  This Halwa is often prepared during Diwali  or special occasions like weddings. Because of its richness, winter is the preferable season.  It’s a very rich because it is loaded with ghee and dry fruits, which also makes it s uper tasty.  Here is the step by step method to make Moong Daal Halwa.  Ingredients   Yellow moong daal -----------  1 cup   Ghee --------------------------  1 cup Water -------------------------  3 cups   Sugar -------------------------  1 & 1/2  cups Green Cardamom ------------ 5 to 6 (powder)   Saffron -----------------------  1 pinch  (optional) Almonds ---------------------  10 to 12 ( c hopped) Cashew ----------------------  10 to 12  ( c hopped) Pistachio --------------------- 6 to 7  Let's Start  Step 1.   Wash the moong daal in water for 2 to 3 times, soak it for 3 to 4 hours. Step 2.  Grind the daal coarsely in a bende

The most popular Indian snack Shakarpare/Gudpare. It is traditionally enjoyed as treat on Diwali. It is an instant source of energy, this is sweet, full of flavour, crunchy and melts in the mouth.   Ingredients  Fine semolina ---------- 1 cup Sugar/ jaggery ---------1 cup Sesame seeds --------- 2 tbsp Funnel seeds ---------- 1 tsp Ghee --------------- ---- 2 tbsp Ghee/oil for frying Lukewarm milk/water as required to knead the dough. Let's start Step 1. In a bowl take semolina, add sesame seeds, ghee and mix it well.  Step 2.   Now add lukewarm milk in small portions and knead a soft dough. Cover and keep it aside for 20 to 30 minutes to set.  Step 3. After 20 to 30 minutes when dough is ready, knead the dough again for couple of minutes.  Step 4. Meanwhile heat the oil in the wok for frying.   Step 5. Divide the dough in 2 parts, make balls from dough, press with hands and roll out thick. Cut in desired shape.  Step 6.  Check if oil is medium hot, pu

 This Ginger Garlic Chiwda recipe is a great option for Diwali. Sweet, Salty and full of flavours.  Ingredients Garlic cloves --------------- 12-15 (sliced)  Ginger --------------------- 2 inch (julienne)    Pressed rice (poha) ------- 3 cups Raw peanuts --------------- 1 cup Cashew --------------------- 1/4 cup (halves)  Raisin ----------------------- 1/4 cup Dry coconut ---------------- 1/4 cup (sliced) Curry leaves --------------- 10-12 Green chilleis -------------- 4  slit Turmeric powder----------- 1/2 tsp funnel seeds --------------- 1/2 tbsp Black salt ------------------ 1/2 tsp Red chilli powder ---------- 1/2 tsp Powder sugar -------------- 1 tbsp Salt to taste --------------- :) Oil for shallow frying Step 1.  For chiwda masala, lightly dry roast the funnel seeds, just a little. Make it powder in a  mortar and pestle, take it out in a bowl now add powder sugar, black salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt. keep it a side. Step 2.    Heat som

Mawa is a dairy product, which plays a very important role in Indian Sweets and Dessert.  Somtimes we don't get good and fresh mawa, which spoils our final product. Don't worry, now this problem is over. The instant mawa not only solves the problem, it also tastes the same as the one you buy from a store. Ingredients Milk powder ------------- 1 cup Ghee/ Butter ------------ 2 tbsp Milk --------------------- 1/2 cup Let's start   Step 1. Take a pan, add ghee, heat it at low flame. Step 2.   Add milk into the pan. Step 3.  Now add milk powder and stir continuously. Step 4.  Stir continuously  at low flame. Step 5.   Mash the lumps, it will start combining well  and get a thick consistency. Step 6.  When mawa start separating from pan or starts holding shape snd mawa has turned smooth and thick that means instant mawa is ready. Note*  Keep the flame low throughout the process. 1 cup of milk powder wi

Moong Daal Halwa is a classic recipe, which is relished throughout the India.  This Halwa is often prepared during Diwali or special occasions like weddings. Because of its richness, winter is the preferable season.  It’s a very rich because it is loaded with ghee and dry fruits, which also makes it s uper tasty.  Here is the step by step method to make Moong Daal Halwa. Ingredients   Yellow moong daal-----  1 cup   Semolina ------------- 2 tbsp (optional) Ghee ------------------  1 cup Water -----------------  3 cups   Sugar -----------------  1 and 1/2  cups Green Cardamom ---- 5 to 6 (powder)   Saffron ----------------  1 pinch   Almonds --------------  10 to 12 ( c hopped) Cashew ---------------  10 to 12  ( c hopped) Pistachio -------------- 6 to 7  Raisin ----------------- 5 to 7  Let's Start  Step 1.   Wash the moong daal in water for 2 to 3 times, Drain the water completely and let it air dry. Step 2.  Now take a pan and dry roast the moong

Whenever it comes to cakes or cookies, many of the vegans and vegetarians are concerned. So hold on there, eggs are no more essential part of cakes and cookies. In this blog, we will find out the vegan and vegetarian replacements of egg for cakes and cookies. We will also find out, Best Egg Substitutes For Baking Recipes How To Use Them Quantity of Substitute for replacing egg MOST COMMONLY USED EGG SUBSTITUTES FOR BAKING ARE: Mashed Banana Apple sauce Ground Flax Seeds mixed with water Yogurt (dairy free or regular) Buttermilk Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 egg is roughly 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons/60 g/2 oz) so you need to replace that volume in your recipe. Your egg substitute needs to equal the amount of egg you are leaving out. Banana is a substitute for eggs in baking recipes. Yogurt is a substitute for eggs in Baking. Applesauce is a substitute for eggs in baking. Flax seeds mixed with water is a substitute for eggs in baking.  Sweetened C

Balushahi is a traditional Indian  sweet. It  is very similar to a glazed donuts in terms of ingredients, but differs in taste and texture. Ingredients All purpose flour ---------- 2 cups Baking powder ------------ 1 tsp Ghee ----------------------- 1/4 cup Sugar ---------------------- 2 cups Saffron strands ------------ 20 to 30 Green cardamom --------- 6 to 8 Pistachios ----------------- 15 to 20 Salt ----------------------- 1/4 tsp Ghee/ Oil for frying  Let's Start Step 1. In a bowl take all purpose flour, baking powder and ghee, and mix them well.  Step 2 . Add water in small portions to make dough.  Make sure you just bind it, Keep it aside for 20 to 30 minutes to set. Step 3.  Take sugar in a sauce-pan, add 1 cup of water to it. Heat it until the sugar dissolves in water. Step 4.  Sugar syrup should be a single thread, when sugar syrup is ready,Turn off the heat. Step 5.  Now add cardamom powder and saffron to the syrup and mix it. Cover the sy