Bhojan Bites

This Smash Rajma Taco is an easy Indian–Mexican fusion recipe made with a crispy tortilla-paratha, smashed rajma–aloo filling, crunchy veggies, paneer, and a creamy yogurt–garlic dip. Fast, healthy, and perfect for busy days. ⭐ Ingredients 🌮 Smash Rajma Taco — 4 Servings Ingredients Rajma Smash Filling Boiled rajma (kidney beans) — 2 cups Boiled potato — 1 cup (2 small potatoes, lightly mashed) Sweet corn — 6 tbsp (⅜ cup) Oil — 2 tbsp Cumin seeds — 1 tsp Onion — 1 small (~½ cup), finely chopped Green bell pepper — ⅔ cup , finely chopped Garlic — 2 tsp Ginger — 1 tsp Cumin powder — 1 tsp Sabzi masala — 2 tsp Amchur powder — 1 tsp Red chili powder — 1 tsp Salt — 1½ tsp (adjust to taste) Breadcrumbs/crushed cornflakes — 2–4 tbsp (if needed for binding) Tortillas / Parathas Whole-wheat tortillas or homemade parathas — 4 large Yogurt–Garlic Dressing Hung curd / thick yogurt — 1 cup Garlic powder — 1 tsp Black pepper — ¼–½ ts...

🌾 Wheat Flour–Jaggery–Ghee Residue Laddoos Ingredients Ghee residue – 3–4 tablespoons (from ½ kg butter ghee batch) Whole wheat flour (atta) – ½ cup Jaggery (grated or powdered) – ¼ cup Water – 2–3 tablespoons (for melting jaggery) Ghee – 1–2 teaspoons (only if residue has very little fat left) Cardamom powder – ¼ teaspoon Chopped nuts (optional) – 1 tablespoon (cashew, almond, or raisins) Method Warm the residue: Bring ghee residue to room temperature or warm slightly if refrigerated. Roast the flour: Heat 1–2 tsp ghee in a pan (or use the fat from the residue). Add wheat flour and roast on low heat until golden brown and aromatic (5–7 minutes). Combine: Add the ghee residue to the roasted flour and mix well till evenly blended. Make jaggery syrup: In a small pan, add jaggery and water. Heat gently until jaggery melts completely. Let it boil for 1–2 minutes until it thickens slightly (no need for a sticky or hard stage). Cons...

Ingredients (1 loaf, 9x5 pan): 3 medium ripe bananas (mashed, about 1 cup) 1 large egg ½ cup sugar (white, brown, or mix) ⅓ cup oil or melted butter 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 2 tbsp poppy seeds 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt ½ tsp cinnamon (optional, warm flavor) 2 tbsp milk (if batter seems too thick) Method Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 loaf pan or line with parchment. Wet mix: In a large bowl, mash bananas. Whisk in egg, sugar, oil/butter, and vanilla until smooth. Dry mix: In another bowl, whisk flour, poppy seeds, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Combine: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture. Do not overmix; batter should be thick but pourable. Add a splash of milk if too stiff. Bake: Pour into loaf pan. Bake 45–55 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool: Let bread cool 10 minutes in pan, then...

Ingredients (for ~14 mini cupcakes / 2 batches in Bella maker ): ¾ cup (95 g) all-purpose flour 2 tbsp (15 g) cocoa powder (unsweetened) ¼ tsp baking soda ½ tsp baking powder ¼ cup (50 g) sugar (adjust to taste) Pinch of salt ½ cup (120 ml) milk (room temp, dairy or non-dairy) 2 tbsp (30 ml) oil (any neutral oil) 2 tbsp (30 g) yogurt (or 1 tsp vinegar/lemon juice mixed in milk) ½ tsp vanilla extract Optional add-ins: mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts. Method Preheat Bella Cupcake Maker – Plug in and let it heat while you prepare batter. Mix dry ingredients – In a bowl, sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Mix wet ingredients – In another bowl, whisk milk, oil, yogurt (or milk+vinegar), and vanilla. Combine – Gently fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined (do not overmix). Batter should be medium thick. Fill wells – Lightly grease the Bella wells. Fill each about ¾ full (batter rises). ...

Looking for a quick, crowd-pleasing vegetarian snack? These Cheesy Spinach Corn Bites are soft, savory, and packed with flavor. The Bella 7-well cupcake maker makes them bite-sized and perfect for kids’ lunch boxes or tea-time snacks. If you’re serving a larger group, the same recipe can be scaled up and baked in an 8x8 pan for a casserole-style dish. 🧀 Cheesy Spinach Corn Bites – Bella 7-Well Mini Cup Maker Ingredients (makes ~14 mini bites) ½ cup whole wheat flour 2 tbsp cornmeal (optional, for texture) ½ tsp baking powder ¼ cup plain yogurt ¼ cup milk (or water as needed) ¼ cup chopped spinach 2 tbsp boiled corn kernels ¼ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella) Salt & pepper to taste 1 tsp oil (for brushing) Directions In a bowl, mix whole wheat flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt. Add yogurt, milk, chopped spinach, and corn. Stir to make a thick batter. Fold in shredded cheese. Preheat the Bella 7-well mini cupcake mak...

Handvo is a classic savory Gujarati cake made with rice, lentils, and vegetables. Today, we’re simplifying it using rice flour + chickpea flour and cooking it in the Bella 7-well mini cupcake maker . These bite-sized handvo are crispy on the outside, soft inside, and perfect for tea-time or as party appetizers. For family gatherings, you can also bake the same batter in an 8x8 pan for a traditional style handvo. 🌿 Mini Handvo in Bella 7-Well Cupcake Maker Ingredients (makes ~14 mini handvo) ¼ cup rice flour ¼ cup chickpea flour (besan) ¼ cup plain yogurt ¼ cup grated zucchini ¼ cup grated carrot 1 tsp ginger paste ½ tsp green chili paste (optional) ¼ tsp turmeric powder ¼ tsp salt (or to taste) ⅛ tsp baking soda 1 tsp sesame seeds (for topping) 2 tsp oil (for brushing) Directions In a mixing bowl, whisk together rice flour, chickpea flour, yogurt, grated veggies, ginger paste, chili paste, turmeric, and salt. Add a few tablespoons of wa...

Almond Flour Halwa – Quick, Rich & Melt-in-the-Mouth Dessert If you love Indian desserts but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen, this Almond Flour Halwa is a game-changer. It’s ready in just 10 minutes, made with a handful of pantry staples, and delivers the same rich, nutty flavor as traditional badam halwa — without all the soaking, peeling, and grinding of almonds. Perfect for festivals, celebrations, or a cozy winter treat, this recipe is naturally gluten-free and can be made vegan too. Ingredients You’ll Need 1 cup almond flour ¼ cup ghee (or coconut oil for vegan) 1 cup milk (or almond milk for vegan) ½ cup sugar (adjust to taste) ¼ tsp cardamom powder Chopped almonds or pistachios for garnish Step-by-Step Instructions Heat ghee in a non-stick or heavy-bottom pan on medium heat. Add almond flour and roast for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Pour in milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Add sugar and mix well. Continue stirring until ...