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This Mushroom Masala is my husband’s recipe, and he makes the best dhaba style gravies. So here I present to you, His special Dhaba Style Mushroom Masala- New Recipes

Sweet, Spicy, and tangy, this Gujarati dal is a flavorful comfort food. Paired best with rice, Gujarati dal is a thin lentil soup /dal prepared with yellow lentils, herbs, and spices. Adding peanuts makes this dal a showstopper—vegan and plant-based food. Dal-rice is the perfect food combo in almost every part of India. We grew up eating the same dal -rice paired with veg curry, chutney, salad, and papad. This was our comfort home food....

It is the perfect curry to make on a weeknight when you are short on time. You can make this curry in under 30 minutes and it’s best served with Phulka (a type of north Indian bread )or rice. Why do we make Lauki Chana Dal in a Pressure cooker/Instant Pot? It’s an easy one pot dish that takes less time when we make it in an instant pot or pressure cooker....

Creamy, spicy, and melt-in-mouth paneer dish this malai paneer recipe is super easy to make. Perfectly goes with any type of Indian bread or rice. A crowd-pleaser and kid-friendly this dish is delicious and finger-licking good. Paneer dishes are quite popular in Indian cuisine. My family loves them and to keep the dinner or lunch interesting I always try to create simple, delicious yet different recipes. This malai paneer recipe is a dish that you will love to cook....

If you have been to any Thai restaurant you are probably aware of the name Som Tam, it is the Thai name of raw papaya salad. This salad is amazingly refreshing and with the onset of spring, it deserves a place in your weekly meal plan. What is Thai Green Papaya Salad? For readers who are not very aware of the fruit, Papaya(for this recipe) is best just before it starts ripening....

Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli. Take-out style crispy broccoli in the air fryer. Super easy and fun to make, this quick broccoli side is vegan and kid-approved. This is undoubtedly one of the most popular broccoli sides in my house. This dish is suitable as a snack, appetizer, or aside. You can also use this roasted broccoli in your warm salad. Roasted broccoli with garlic is quick, and one medium crown of broccoli takes under 10 minutes in the air fryer....

This decadent, luscious, and aromatic caramel rice pudding/caramel kheer is a heavenly dessert. Easy to prepare for a big crowd, it is suitable for any occasion. A simple makeover of our special kheer combined with heavenly caramel sauce takes this dessert to another level. I bet this is one of our kheer’s most delicious makeovers. Instead of adding plain sugar to this dish, I used my homemade caramel sauce to flavor the kheer....

There are endless possibilities of flavouring and it’s not limited to only desi spices. If you want some firangi flavour, you can easily do it. I have infused Italian herbs and Parmesan cheese for flavouring in this particular Namakpare. My kids love the subtle flavour and for them, I make it quite often. Using all purpose flour is optional in this recipe- you can certainly use whole wheat flour....

If you love tofu but don’t like the idea of eating bland tofu, then this tofu recipe is for you. Scallion, chili oil, garlic, and soy sauce with a few spices make this dish drool-worthy. The best part is that chili garlic tofu is super easy to make. You can make it in under 20 minutes. Tofu dishes are quite a staple in my household as they are a protein powerhouse, and for a vegan and vegetarian meal, are a wonderful source of protein....

Eggplant lovers, you will love this recipe, and folks who don’t like it will have to try to be converted. It’s that good of a dish, and with hot warm rice and a little extra drizzle of that chili oil, it transports everyone into that umami taste heaven. It’s just unbelievable. This year, I have an abundant supply of eggplants from my kitchen garden. There are 4-5 different types of eggplants, and we love them all....

If you are looking for simple recipes, you will be pleased to know that I have covered them here. If you have potatoes in the pantry, you can make this in a few minutes. What Ingredients are needed? Potatoes- I have used baby potatoes; however, if you use big potatoes, cube them to your desired size. Yogurt- Whisked plain yogurt or Indian dahi. You can use Greek yogurt as well....

Why is this called Dhaba Style? Dhabas are small eateries on Indian highways. They serve great food with minimal frills in an authentic environment. They are so popular with the people that they make their travel itinerary according to their location. How to make this Curry? Paneer Cubes are simmered in a lovely onion-tomato curry. Besan/Chickpea flour/Garbanzo bean flour is roasted with the onion to give the gravy a pleasant aroma....

Buttery, flaky crust with a lovely golden color is filled with sweet and tart, melt in mouth cinnamon flavored apples . This pie is just a mind-blowing dessert to have on cozy fall nights. This vegetarian (there is a vegan alternative ) is simple, easy, and no fuss. Perfect for Thanksgiving dinner or any other occasion. We all are preparing for Thanksgiving !!! There is so much to be thankful for: family, friends, food, health, happiness, and so on … The list goes on and on....

Why is Roasting Important? Roasting on a direct flame gives it a distinct, smoky flavor. You can prepare this chutney after roasting in an oven /air fryer, but that won’t be the original Bihari Chutney/Chokha. However, if you are unable to roast it on a direct flame, you can make it like that. You can use this as a salsa for chips and a dip for other vegetables. Please do try it!...