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Besan barfi is a traditional Indian sweet made with gram flour, sugar, and milk powder. This delicious and easy-to-make dessert is a favorite among many. Let's dive into the recipe! Ingredients: 2 cups besan (gram flour) 1 cup milk powder 1.5 cups sugar 1 cup water 5 tablespoons chopped/sliced almonds and pistachios 1 teaspoon ground green cardamom Instructions: Prepare the pan: Grease a baking tray or line it with parchment paper. Roast the besan: Dry roast the besan in a pan until it turns golden brown and releases a nutty aroma. Combine dry ingredients: Add milk powder to the roasted besan and mix thoroughly. Let the mixture cool completely before adding the cardamom powder. Make the sugar syrup: In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Cook until the syrup reaches a one-string consistency (take a little syrup between your thumb and index finger and stretch it; it should form a thin thread). Alternatively, pressure cook the syrup for 10 whistles to achieve the ...

Crispy and Flavorful Daal Pakoras Introduction Daal Pakoras are a popular Indian snack or appetizer made with a batter of lentils, spices, and herbs. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, making them a delicious and satisfying treat. Let's dive into the recipe! Ingredients: 1/2 cup yellow moong dal 1/2 cup dehulled urad dal 1/4 cup chana dal 1/2 teaspoon baking soda A dash of asafoetida (heeng) Salt to taste 1/2 tablespoon red chili flakes 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 inch ginger, grated Water to make a paste Cooking oil as needed Instructions: Soak the lentils: Soak the yellow moong dal, dehulled urad dal, and chana dal in water for 5-6 hours or overnight. Make the batter: Drain the soaked lentils and grind them into a smooth paste along with the ginger, green chilies, cumin seeds, red chili flakes, asafoetida, baking soda, salt, and 1 tablespoon of oil. Adjust the consistency: The batter should be thick but pourable. Add water as needed to achieve the desired cons...

  Ingredients: 2 cups crumbled paneer 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon ghee 1 teaspoon gram flour (besan) 1-2 green chilies, chopped 1 medium tomato, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped Salt to taste 1 inch ginger, chopped 1/2 teaspoon kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves) 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon paprika Water, as needed Instructions: Prepare the paneer: If not using store-bought paneer, follow your preferred recipe to make homemade paneer. Sauté the besan: Heat vegetable oil and ghee in a pan over medium heat. Add the gram flour and sauté until it turns fragrant and slightly roasted. Add onions: Add the chopped onions and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until softened. The besan may coat the onions, making them slightly difficult to cook. Add tomatoes: Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until the tomatoes break down. Add spices: Stir in salt, turmeric, paprika, and kasuri methi. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the spices are fragrant. A...

Creamy and Aromatic Sweet Rice Introduction This recipe for sweet rice, or "meetha chawal" in Hindi, is a popular Indian dessert that's often served on special occasions. The combination of fragrant basmati rice, sweet syrup, and a medley of dry fruits creates a truly indulgent treat. Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice, soaked for 30 minutes 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup ghee 1/3 cup dry fruit mix (almonds, cashew nuts, raisins, dry coconut pieces) Whole spice mix: 2 green cardamom pods 4 cloves 2 pinches of saffron 1/8 teaspoon turmeric (for color) 1 cup water Instructions: Pressure Cooker Method Sauté spices and dry fruits: Heat ghee in a pressure cooker over low heat. Add the whole spices and dry fruit mix, and sauté until fragrant. Add rice and other ingredients: Add the soaked rice, water, saffron, and turmeric to the cooker. Gently stir to combine. Pressure cook: Close the cooker and pressure cook on high heat until one whistle. Turn off the heat and let the press...

These fluffy and delicious banana walnut muffins are a perfect breakfast or snack. The combination of ripe bananas, walnuts, and a hint of ricotta cheese creates a moist and flavorful treat.   Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/3 cup whole milk ricotta cheese 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 ripe bananas, mashed 1/2 cup full-fat yogurt 1/2 cup raisins and chopped walnuts Instructions: Preheat your oven : Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the baking pan : Line a muffin tin with butter or parchment paper. Sift the dry ingredients : In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cream the wet ingredients : In a separate bowl, beat together the softened butter, ricotta cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, mashed bananas, and yogurt until well combined. Combine the wet and dry ingredients : Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingr...