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  It is quite a simple process through which samosas are relished as one delicious one. ### Ingredients: #### For the Dough: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 c up oil or ghee 1/2 teaspoon salt Water as and when require #### For the Filling: 2-3 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed 1/2 cup green peas fresh or frozen 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon ginger finely chopped - 2-3 green chilies chopped fine as desired - 1 tsp garam masala - 1/2 tsp turmeric powder - Salt to taste - Chopped coriander lea ves for garnish - Oil for frying ### Recipes #### Dough 1. Mix flour with salt together in a bowl. Add oil or ghee to it and knead into the flour till it resembles breadcrumbs. 2. Gradually Add water Add water gradually. Knead dough until it is soft and elastic. Let it rest for about 30 minutes covered with a damp cloth. Stuffing 1. Heat oil in pan for a tbsp, add cumin seeds and mustard seeds ,allow it to splutter. 2. Add ginger and green chilies, sauté

  Ingredients: 2 medium aalo potatoes, peeled and cut into little cubes 1 medium baingan eggplant, chopped 1 onion, finely chopped 2 tomatoes, chopped 2-3 green chilies, chopped according to taste 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon red chili powder, according to taste 1 teaspoon garam masala Salt according to taste Fresh coriander for garnish 2 tablespoons oil Steps: Heat Oil : Add oil to a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter . Fry Onions: Brown the chopped onions until it changes its color. Add Ginger-Garlic: Now add ginger garlic paste along with the green chilies. Fry one minute until the smell comes out of it. Add Tomatoes: Add chopped tomatoes. Allow it soften when oil starts coming out from it. Spice On: Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well and add for another minute. Add potatoes and eggplant: Add cubed potatoes and chopped eggplant to the pan. Mix well with spices. Cook: No

  Bindi (Okra) Fry: Another integral element of the Indian cuisine offering an unlimited number of dishes. There are few main ingredients that comprise this dish which consist of varying types of spices and fried bindi. Given below is the elaborative recipe of making the dish known as **Bindi Fry**:### Ingredients Okra – 250grams, cleaned, and wiped dry. Sliced the entire length of the bindi and steamed it so that it does not feel slimy when cooked 2 tbsp oil 1 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 1 medium onion finely chopped – **1 tomato finely chopped (optional)** \\\\\ - **2 green chilies slit (optional depending on how hot you want this dish)**\\\\\ - **1/2 spoon turmeric powder**\\\\\ - **1 spoon coriander powder**\\\\\ - **1/2 side cumin powder**\\\\\ - **1/2 red chili powder** (or as desired)  - **1/4 garam masala** (optional) As per taste Fresh coriander leaves for garnish #### Oriya Preparation Wipe thoroughly or thinly slice and put cut bhindi on the kitchen towel and allo

**Beef tikka** : This is a popular South Asian dish in which beef, marinated with spice, is then grilled or baked. What you should do at home:  ### Ingredients: 500g Beef (boneless, cut into cubes)  Use tender cuts like sirloin or tenderloin for best results Yogurt4 tsp  Lemon juice2 tsp  Ginger-garlic paste2 tsp  Vegetable oil or ghee2 tsp -1 tsp cumin powder -1 tsp coriander powder - **1 tsp garam masala** - **1 tsp chili powder** (optional, to desired spice level) - **1/2 tsp turmeric powder** - **1/2 tsp black pepper** - **1/2 tsp paprika** for color (optional) - **1/2 tsp salt** or to taste - **1 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro** (optional) - **Skewers** if grilling ### Steps  Marinate the beef: Now put into it yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, chili powder, turmeric, black pepper, salt, and paprika. Mix it very well. Pour oil or ghee to the marinating mixture  Rub the marinade on to the beef cubes. Cover it, and keep ref

  Another simple, delicious chicken recipe especially for you: Chicken Karahi . • Ingredients - For the chicken: * 500g Chicken cut into small pieces 4 tbsp oil or ghee -2 medium onions, thinly sliced - 2-3 slit green chilies - 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste - 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 tsp red chilli powder - 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric - 1 tsp ground cumin Coriander- 1 tsp of powder Add salt to taste - Serve garnished with chopped fresh cilantro. - 1 tsp garam masala ### Practice Step 1: Fry the Oil 1. Heat oil or ghee in a karahi or deep frying pan at medium flame. Step 2: Fry the Onions 2 Chop the onions. Fry in a pan till they are golden in color. Step 3: Add the Ginger-Garlic 3. Add the ginger-garlic paste. Stir-fry for one minute or until fragrant. · Step 4: Cooking chicken.   Add the chicken pieces, stir well until they are all white and pale brown, almost 5-7 minutes. #### Step 5: Season with spices. 5. Add above chopped mixture of tomatoes, green chilies, red chilli powder, turmeric

                                           Make chicken biryani, not so bad at all. Here's a super simple recipe for irresistible chicken biryani: ### Ingredients #### For the chicken marinade : Chicken: 500 g; cut into pieces Yogurt 1 cup Onions, 2, thinly sliced Garlic 4 cloves, minced Ginger. Grate 1-inch piece Green chilies, 2-3, slit. Red Chili Powder 1 tsp Turmeric, powder 1 tsp Garam Masala, 1 teaspoon Cumin powder 1/2 tsp Season to taste. Ingredients Fresh cilantro leaves and fresh mint leaves, chopped a handful of each - Juice of 1 lemon #### For the Rice: - Basmati rice 2 cups - 4 c Water - 2-3 whole cloves - 2-3 green cardamom pods - 1 bay leaf - 1 small stick cinnamon -Adjunct according to taste. #### For Layering Fried onions, store-bought or homemade More cilantro and fresh mint for garnish ### Instructions Step 1: marinating the chicken 1 Mix yogurt, garlic, ginger, green chilies, red chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, cumin, salt, lemon juice, and half of choppe

 But making pasta from scratch is quite a fun thing to do. And here's a very simple recipe on how to make fresh egg pasta. ### Ingredients For the Pasta 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting) 3 large eggs A pinch of salt ### Instructions #### 1. Prepare the Dough 1. Sift and Flour; Make well in flour Pile your flour out on a clean surface and create a well in the middle. Place eggs and salt into well. 2. Mix: Stir egg lightly with fork. Add, gradually from sides of well, flour to form shaggy dough. 3. Sfregatura: Put together tritura and knead the dough in hand for about 8-10 min until smooth and elastic. If too tacky add a little more flour. 4. Riposo: Overlap plastic or wrap with towel over the dough. Let rise for at least 30 min. #### 2. Punch out the pasta 1. Cut dough into quarters: Cut the dough into four for you to be able to handle them. 2. Flatten one sheet of dough: Take one and flatten it just a little bit. Cover them because they dry fast. 3. Roll: Roll out d

  Enjoy pizza at home. Here is an interesting recipe to get you going with making:   ### Ingredients:     Dough: 2 ¼ c all-purpose flour 1 envelope or 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast ¾ cups warm water around 110°F/43°C. 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp Salt 1 tsp olive oil   For the sauce:  cup canned tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes 1 minced garlic clove 1 tsp dried oregano 1 dry teaspoon of basil 1 Season with salt and pepper. Taste test.   Toppings: 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella Similar to you, your favorite toppings are pepperoni, vegetables, and olives. ### Instructions #### 1. Working the Dough 1. Active Dry Yeast Mix warm water and sugar in a small bowl, then add the yeast. Let it rest for about 5-10 minutes before it froths up. 2. Gather all these Put all the flour and salt into a deep vessel. Prepare a well from it Pour that well with the yeast mixture and olive oil. Let all these mix up and prepare dough. 3. Knead it. Knead in a dust of flour or the work surface till soft in about 5 to 7 minu