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I have grown up listening to this statement and watching the "two minutes" commercials of Maggi. But the oxymoron and irony is preparation does not take two minutes, but finishing a plate of highly aromatic masala Maggi actually takes me this incredibly unbelievable time.Not A 2 Minutes StoryWhen the entire procedure of preparing our favorite Maggi noodles itself starts with boiling water in a pan or a wide bottomed utensil which takes two minutes, how is it possible to prepare the whole bowl of noodles in two minutes? And if it is plain noodles, it still can be done in ... Read More

India is a very diverse country and people with different traditions and different food habits are found here. When it comes to popular food choice, people in India love kababs which are available for both vegetarians as well as non-vegetarians.Let us take a look at some popular kababs which are commonly relished in India.Murg Palak ki korma kababThese are basically kababs that consist of chicken that is minced thoroughly and finely and then mixed with some masalas and then finally spinach or palak, and then these kababs are made.The murg kabab is best with either a sweet date chutney or ... Read More

Many of us love cakes and out of them, a few ones love to bake it as well. Baking cake and decorating it one of the very common habits among people. Fondant cakes are those ones in which, fondant which is an icing-like substance are used to decorate or sculpt pastries. It is quite easy to make and try new fondant.Let's look at the procedure today to make the fondant cakes:Ingredients0.70 oz (20 g) powdered gelatine + ⅕ cup (50 ml) cold water3.3 oz (100 g) fructose + 1½ tbsp (20 ml) water1 tbsp glycerine30.4 oz (900 g) powdered sugarProcedureMix ... Read More

I like south Indian Dish "Bisi Bele Bath". I used to eat this when I stayed in Banglore. This is a typical Kannada dish and it is available even in small Udipi hotels in Karnataka. After coming back from Banglore, I have not eaten it again.This Sunday, I have decided to make Bisi Bele bath at home and enjoy. I always follow recipes on Hebbar's kitchen in youtube. I saw the recipe and kept all the ingredients ready.I started preparing it and soon the entire house is filled with the aroma of Bisi Bele Bath. My husband came running to ... Read More

Indian food is an aromatic mix of vibrant colored spices. These spices not only offer different tastes but a unique flavor to each dish to which they are added. Out of all the spices used at home like Red chilli powder, turmeric, fenugreek seed powder, the cinnamon powder has a significant place while preparing many Indian dishes.The peculiar sweet taste of Cinnamon makes it suitable for Apple pie, Banana pie and other desserts are known to us. But what about curries? Below are some curries which will taste outstanding just with a pinch or two of cinnamon powder in them.Ceylon ... Read More

Here is a recipe, which has No Onion, No Garlic - Salted vermicelli or namkeen seviya.One can enjoy it anytime during the day. It is light, tasty and can be made super nutritious and colorful with a lot of veggies.Ingredients1 cup vermicelli1.5 cups hot water1 carrot1 tomato10-12 peas1/2 capsicum8-10 groundnut1/4th tsp urad dal1/4th tsp chana dal1/4th tsp asafetida (hing)Salt to taste1/2 tsp red chili powder1/2 tsp dry coriander powder(optional)2 green chili curry leaves 5-61/2 tsp Mustard seeds3tbsp cooking oilTomato ketchup(for garnishing)Recipe1. In a non-stick kadhai (deep bottom pan); add oil, mustard seeds. Allow mustard seeds to crackle.2. Add thing, chana ... Read More

This recipe serves 2.IngredientsBrown bread (4 slices)American sweet cornHung curdLettuceRed cabbageBroccoliOlives(black and /or green)Red chili flakesSaltWhite pepperOlive oilMixed herbsPineappleCinnamon powderFried onionsBaked beansAmerican cheeseRecipePrepare the stuffing for the sandwich first.1. In a bowl, add Hung curd and the American sweet corn, shredded red cabbage, baked beans, some parboiled broccoli.2. Add some red chili flakes, white pepper, mixed herbs, cinnamon powder, and salt as per taste.3. Drizzle some olive oil along with olives of one’s choice (black or green).4. Cut two bread slices and evenly spread the mixture prepared. Place leftover ingredients like pineapple slices and cheese must be spread in the ... Read More

Curd a staple dish used in almost every household. Most commonly curd is confused with its cousin the yogurt. Few people understand the difference between the curd and yogurt and their different ways of processing. There is, in fact, a significant difference between Curd and Yoghurt.CurdWhen some acidic substance like lemon juice or vinegar is added to milk, the milk protein gets tangled into solid masses called as curd. The water separated out is known as whey and which is drained off to retain only the curd. This process of milk coagulating to form curd is known as curdling.Curd can ... Read More

We might have boiled rice in our refrigerator cooked last night, but do not know how to make use of it. In such a case, we might either throw it or search some recipes which can be made out of that pre-cooked rice. Throwing any food item is not a good step that should be taken, so the recipes listed below might help in case one does not know what to do with that pre-cooked rice.Curd RiceThis is the easiest recipe that can be made out of boiled rice. Add beaten curd and 'tadka' to the rice. The 'tadka' is ... Read More

Dalia or broken wheat is very healthy. It is full of those benefits which even wheat has. It is, in fact, healthier than wheat flour. Dalia is a really wonderful food for people of all age groups. Therefore, it should be included in our everyday diet.Benefits of Consuming Dalia FrequentlyRich In Fiber: Dalia is very rich in fiber content. This is why it cures constipation and increases metabolism.A Complete Meal: Just like milk, Dalia is also a complete meal. It has loads of nutrients which make it apt as an ideal breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a dish for an evening ... Read More