Renus Kitchen

Nimona: A Flavorful Curry Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Ingredients: For the paste: 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 2 green chilies 5-6 garlic cloves 1-inch piece ginger For the Nimona: 2 tablespoons mustard oil 3-4 medium potatoes, cut into cubes 500 grams green peas, blanched ½ teaspoon asafoetida (hing) ½ teaspoon amchur powder (dried mango powder) 1-2 dry red chilies 1 teaspoon cumin seeds ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon garam masala Instructions: Make the paste: Grind together the coriander seeds, green chilies, garlic cloves, and ginger into a smooth paste. Prepare the peas: Divide the blanched green peas in half. Grind one half into a smooth paste. Heat the oil and add spices: Heat the mustard oil in a large pot or pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle until fragrant. Add the paste and spices: Stir in the asafoetida, turmeric powder, garam masala, and the prepared paste. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally,...

Ingredients: For Dabeli Masala: 1 tsp coriander seeds ½ tsp cumin seeds ½ tsp fennel seeds ½ tsp black peppercorns ½ inch cinnamon stick 1 black cardamom pod 6 cloves 1 star anise 1 bay leaf 1 tsp sesame seeds 2 tbsp dried coconut 3 dried red chilies ½ tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp amchur powder (dried mango powder) 1 tsp sugar ½ tsp salt For Garlic Chili Chutney: 10-12 Kashmiri red chilies, soaked ½ cup garlic cloves ½ lime, juiced Salt to taste For Green Chutney: 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves 1 cup fresh mint leaves 2-3 green chilies Salt to taste 1-2 pinches sugar 2 pinches citric acid For Potato Mixture: 2 tbsp tamarind chutney ¼ cup water 2 tbsp oil 3 boiled and mashed potatoes ½ tsp salt 1 tbsp grated coconut 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander 2 tbsp sev (optional) 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds (optional) 2 tbsp spiced peanuts (optional) For Serving: Pav buns Green chutney Garlic chutney Tamarind chutney Masala peanuts Finely chopped onion Butter for toasting Instructions: Prepare Dabeli Masal...

Green cardamom - 10-12 pods Fennel - 1 tsp  Cloves - 1/2 tsp  Black pepper - 1/4 tsp  Ajwain - 1/4 tsp  Bay leaf -2-3 Cinnamon powder - 1/4 tsp  Ginger powder - 1/4 tsp  Coriander seeds -1/4 tsp  Dry roast whole spices, cool, grind and blend with other powdered ingredients. Store the spice mix in a airtight container.

  Gulab Jamun Cake – A Fusion Delight A rich, aromatic cake inspired by the classic Indian sweet Gulab Jamun , infused with cardamom, saffron, and a sweet drizzle of flavored milk. Ingredients For the Cake: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup packaged gulab jamun mix (e.g., Gits) ¾ cup sugar ½ tsp cardamom powder ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda A pinch of saffron 1 cup milk ¼ cup vegetable oil (or any neutral oil) For the Sugar Syrup: ½ cup sugar ¾ cup water Pinch of cardamom Pinch of saffron For the Topping: Slivered almonds & pistachios For the Saffron-Cardamom Milk: 3 cups (approx. ¾ liter) whole milk ¼ cup sugar 5–6 saffron strands ¼ tsp cardamom powder Step-by-Step Instructions 1. Prepare the Cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) . Grease a 8-inch round cake pan (2-inch deep)  well. Warm the milk slightly and add saffron strands. Let them steep while preparing other ingredients. In a l...

 Dal Makhani, a rich and flavorful Punjabi lentil dish, is a staple in many Indian homes. This creamy and buttery dal is made with a combination of whole urad dal (black gram) and chana dal (chickpea), simmered in a fragrant tomato-based gravy. The addition of spices like cumin, ginger, and garam masala gives it a depth of flavor that is simply irresistible. Ingredients: 1 cup whole urad dal (black gram) 1 cup chana dal (chickpea) 1 cup rajma (kidney beans) 2 tomatoes, chopped 2 inches ginger, grated 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon MDH Dal Makhani masala 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon coriander powder Salt to taste 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 tablespoon kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves) 1 tablespoon sugar (optional) 2 tablespoons ghee or oil 1 green chili, finely chopped 1/4 cup chopped cilantro for garnish Instructions: Prep the lentils: Rinse the urad dal, chana dal, and rajma thoroughly. Soak them in water for at least 8 hours, or o...

  Vanilla Custard Delight Cake This moist and flavorful vanilla custard delight cake is a delightful treat that's perfect for any occasion. The combination of vanilla custard powder and chopped nuts gives it a unique texture and a burst of flavor. Let's get started! Ingredients: You're absolutely right! My apologies, I seem to have missed the "eggless" part of the request. Here's a revised eggless custard cake recipe that should work better: Ingredients: Dry Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup vanilla custard powder 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt Wet Ingredients: 3/4 cup milk (room temperature) 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons oil or melted butter 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar 1/4 cup yogurt (plain or Greek) Garnish: Handful of chopped nuts (optional) Tutti frutti (optional) Instructions: Combine Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, custard p...