Yamini Gupta Recipes

Kurkuri Bhindi means crispy lady finger. It is also known as Bhindi fry. We normally make bhindi at home by cutting it horizontally into small pieces. Kurkuri bhindi is made by cutting it vertically and by removing all the seeds. It is deep fried so it gives a crunch in the mouth. Goes well with soft phulka or roti. It is served in many 5 star restaurant as one the main course dish. Lets look at my version of bhindi fry. Make sure to look at the video of this recipe given in the link below. Preparation Time:  25 mins Cooking time:  15 mins Ingredients: Ladyfinger(bhindi) - 500 grams Red chilli powder - 2 teaspoon Amchur(dry mango powder) - 1/4 teaspoon Fennel seed powder(saunf powder) - 1 teaspoon Black pepper powder - 1/4 teaspoon Besan - 1/3 cup Garam masala - a pinch Salt to taste Method: Wash bhindi well and remove the sides.  Cut them vertically into half and remove all or most of the seeds. Cut them into thin strips. Then...

  India is a country where there are number of snack options. Kebab is one of them. Now kebab is actually a non-vegetarian snack. The word kebab itself means roasted meat. But long ago it happened that an Indian vegetarian king asked his cook to make something so creamy and melt-in mouth that tasted like non-vegetarian kebab but is vegetarian. That was the time when vegetarian kebabs gained fame. These are perfect party starters or appetizer. You will see them in most of the restaurant menu. They usually freeze them after shaping them and when you order it, they deep fry and serve it to you. This step can be done at home too if you have frequent guests at your home. It tastes great with green chutney that is made in minutes. Hara bhara kebab is like the name suggests. It is green in colour and is also nutritious. It is prepared mainly with spinach and potatoes. It is a quick recipe and does not require any expertise. It is best eaten during winters as greens are easily available in...

  Corn Capsicum Roll is a starter recipe which can be made when there is party at your home or guests often visit your place. You can also save your time by making spring roll sheets in advance. You can store them in zip lock bags for few days. Make sure that whenever you make spring roll wrappers you do not cook them for long time, else your sheets will become hard in just 2 days.  Corn and capsicum are two ingredients that is easily available throughout the year. In addition to this, I have added some cheese to make it creamy. It is a crispy and crunchy starter recipe that your guests will drool over. It does not take a lot of time to make this recipe and with practice you will be pro at it.  There are many ways to fold the sheets and I have shared the basic folding technique of spring roll wrappers. If you are still looking for a perfect spring roll sheets recipe, here it is  Spring roll Sheets . Now let us see how to prepare delicious corn capsicum stuffing. Prep...

  Paratha comes from North India. These people are famous for their parathas. Infact people from different places go to north india to enjoy its food. Parathas are so famous as there are variety of paratha and it is eaten with curd and lots of butter on top of it. In addition to this, it is cooked with pure ghee which makes paratha a delicacy.  Be it any season, you will get to eat one or the other paratha in any punjabi family. Specially during winters when body needs more energy. Common parathas are - aloo paratha, gobi paratha, paneer paratha and mooli paratha. Mooli paratha is stuffed with white radish available in abundance during winter. Mooli paratha can also be eaten in two ways - one is stuffed in dough and other is mixed with yellow corn flour. Both the parathas tastes completely different. Today I will share the former method recipe. There are different types of radish available. White radish is used to make parathas. There are ample nutritional benefits of eaten ra...

We all have habit of eating snack in the evening even if we are at home or at work. Homemade snacks are the best when compared to outside food. It is fresh and cooked neatly and also it does not spike up the additional food cost. There are many snacks options available that can be made at home and munched upon. One of my favorite is Poha Chivda.  It is very easy to make Poha Chivda with locally available ingredients. There are too types of poha. One is small in size and is little thick and it is used to make "bataka poha" or "kaanda poha" while another one is thin and big in size. It is also called nylon poha. It is used to make Poha Chivda. It is easily available in the grocery shop. It can be made with different ingredients according to the taste and availability of the ingredients. Best part of Poha Chivda is that it can be made in large quantity and stored for a long time. It is usually made during diwali by adding some dry fruits in it. Thus, it is a famous diw...

  Biscuits are found in every home that loves tea or coffee. Every individual has different choice. In all the types of biscuits some premium biscuits are bought for some special occasions or for guests. One such type is jeera biscuit. Jeera Biscuit has a unique flavor. It is savory but it tastes creamy and buttery at the same time. Jeera Biscuits are melt in mouth biscuits. It gives a fine crunch of roasted jeera which tastes amazing. There are many ways to make them. Some make them using butter while some use ghee(clarified butter) in jeera biscuit. I prefer using ghee as it does not add its own tastes into these cookies. Another way is by adding baking soda and baking powder in it. I avoid using them as it is not required. Without using it, cookies comes out just perfect.   It is important to whisk ghee such that it changes light in color. This step help cookies to rise. Do not have oven ? No problem at all. It is easy to make no oven jeera biscuits or cookies. All you ...

  Parantha is staple food of Punjabis. It is made with different stuffings. There are two types of parantha - tandoori parantha and tawa parantha. Tandoori parantha is mostly made with maida and tawa parantha is made with wheat flour. Tandoori parantha is cooked in tandoor while tawa parantha is cooked on tawa by applying oil or ghee. Most common paranthas are aloo parantha, pyaaz parantha, gobi parantha, mooli parantha, paneer parantha. Ever heard of chana dal parantha ? If not, then you must try it. You will just love it. It is so simple to make and tastes like something unique and special. Chana dal is also called bengal gram. All you need to do it make stuffing. Dough is the simple roti dough that we knead every day. Any parantha   goes well with curd and some butter on the top of hot parantha. There are two types of chana dal parantha. One is made with cooked dal any other with boiled dal. Today, we will see how to make boiled chana dal parantha that is stuffed in the...

  Looking for something quick and easy for your sweet tooth ? The wait is over. Though there are millions of dessert recipes across the world, but this sweet dish is not only tasty but healthy too. Ever heard of suji ka halwa ? Suji is also called as rava or semolina. It is easily available in any grocery shop.  Many delicacies can be prepared from this suji. It is widely used forboth,sweet and savory dishes. It is said that it is light for heart and can be consumed once or twice a week. Many suji dishes are popular such as suji dhokla, upma, idli, uttapam, suji toast, rava dosa and many more. This are all savory dishes.  Today i will share with you a sweet dish made out of suji/rava or semolina. It is called suji ka halwa/suji seera/suji shira. It does not require many ingredients and can be made by beginners too. All you need to know is right measurements. Lets look at the ingredients and way of cooking smooth and soft suji ka halwa. Preparation Time:  0-5 min...

It is an increasing craze for home baking worldwide. People love to bake. Especially the young generation. Baking includes variety of things such as cakes, pizzas, breads and other baked dishes. Each category is classified into different versions as per individual taste buds. Furthermore, they are largely segregated as vegetarian baking and non-vegetarian baking. Earlier it was difficult for vegetarian people to bake cakes and breads at home and that too without using eggs. It is from a couple of decades that egg less baking is adapted by adding substitutes of egg. Though there are various ways to do baking, but using baking powder and yeast is the most famous substitute. Yeast is used to bake breads and pizza dough. It is a quick and safest method. It does not require any training or practice. Correct measurements are enough to bake a perfect bread. Today, i will share with you honey oats bread recipe using yeast. If you follow the exact measurements, i assure you bread just like any ...

  Indian cuisine is full of varieties. There are many cultures and religions that have different style of cooking. Northern style is famous for its ghee(clarified butter) and milk products usage in daily cooking, Southern style is popular for its range of rice menu, Eastern cooking includes steaming and frying methods of cooking, while Western India is in talks for various items made from besan (gram flour). Increase in travelling has made it possible for people across the world to savor new cooking. In fact, many new restaurants are opening every day with specific cuisines. Thus, you will see a person living in south loves northern food and vice versa. This is no surprise, as people look for change, even in food.  With the advancement in technology, it is easy to learn any cuisine while sitting on a sofa. Internet has brought such a revolution and eased human life. Today, lets learn how to make mix vegetable sabzi that many restaurants serve and is a staple diet of north indi...

Sabudana is also called sago. It is usually eaten during fast. India is a country where people believe in fasting and in every month, there are minimum two to three days when people fast. One is on amavasya or no-moon day and another one is poornima or full-moon day. People are restricted to eat grains while fasting. Sabudana is basically extracted from the roots of a tree found in certain places. It goes through a process where finally it is formed into white shiny pearl.  Sago is high in starch. It provides energy in the body and thus it is consumed during fast. Though it is good to eat in fasting, it should not be a part of stable diet as it contains no nutrients other than carbohydrates. It is easily available in convenient stores. It should be stored in dry and air tight container because it is prone to germs and might get sticky if gets in contact with water.  Special care should be taken while cooking sabudana. It should always be soaked in water for minimum 2 hour...

Everyone love cakes. Right ? But do you know how many types of cakes are there ? There are more than 10 types of cake. Naming it as cake with icing, cake without icing, cheese cake, fondant cake, tea cake, sponge cake and few more. People across the world consume different cakes due to their eating habits and lifestyle. In some countries people prefer egg less  cakes and nowadays being health conscious, healthy cakes are in demand. Fondant cakes and decorated cakes are baked by professionals for some special occasions. Tea cakes and sponge cakes are usually homemade for regular consumption.  Today, I will share Tea cake recipe with you all. It is Banana tea cake. To make it more healthier i made it with wheat flour instead of all purpose flour(maida). And yes, it is egg less cake. This cake goes well with hot tea or coffee. It can be stored in refrigerator for 2-3 days depending on the season and location. Lets check the ingredients and steps to bake it. Preparation Time: ...

Soya bean has many health benefits. Such as: - High in protein - High in fibre - has some amount of omega-3 fatty acid It is boon to vegetarians as they do not eat meat or egg which contains a good amount of protein. It also promotes healthy growth in children. It is also called as soya chunks widely. It is made from soy flour. It is easy and quick to cook. Usually, it has no taste of its own so it is easily blend with any flavor. Many dishes can be made from it, such as pulao, burger tikkis, kurma, starters and main course dishes.  Today, i will share with you all a healthy soya chunks recipe - soya bean rice. It contains a good amount of soya bean and lots of vegetables, making it more healthy and tasty. Vegetables can be added according to choice and availability. Lets look at the ingredients and method to cook it. Preparation Time:  20 mins Cooking time:  20-25 mins   Ingredients: Rice - 1 cup (soaked for 10 mins) soya bean chunk - 1 cup (boiled in salted water) ...

Coleslaw means adding mayonnaise to raw vegetables specially cabbage and carrot. It is served cold. So it is called cold sandwich. Mayonnaise is very easy to make at home. So people nowadays make it at home. You can buy a good brand of mayonnaise for your sandwich.  One tip i would like to give is that you should never eat mayonnaise alone. You should either add cream or malai to it. Mayonnaise is used in many different recipes. It adds little sweetness to any dish. Today we will see how to make coleslaw from mayonnaise and how to make a sandwich out of it. It is served cold so it can be prepared in advance and stored in a refrigerator. So when next time you have guests at home, specially kids, do try this recipe. Your children will love it and your friends will ask for your recipe. Preparation Time:  10 mins Cooking time:  20-25 mins Ingredients: Cabbage (chopped) - 2 cups Carrot (chopped) - 2 cups White eggless mayonnaise - 3 tablespoon Malai ...