#RenuRasoi  #Aluchi Vadi  #Steamed  #Colocasia #Leaf  #Snack Nowadays, during the monsoon season, very tender and small colocasia (arbi/taro) leaves are growing in my pot.  Since I had very little time today, I prepared this quick version of Aluchi Vadi.  It has the same delicious traditional taste but is much easier and faster to make. Ingredients (1 cup = 150 ml) *Washed & finely chopped colocasia (taro) leaves, – 2 cups *Tamarind – a lemon-sized piece *Gram flour (besan) – 1 cup *Rice flour – ½ cup *Red chilli powder – 3 teaspoons *Salt – 1½ teaspoons *Sugar – 1 teaspoon *Coriander powder – 3 teaspoons *Carom seeds (ajwain) – ¼ teaspoon *Turmeric powder – 1 teaspoon *White sesame seeds – 1 tablespoon Method 1. Clean the tamarind and soak it in 1/2 cup of water for 15–20 minutes. Extract the pulp and keep it aside. 2. In a large bowl, combine the chopped colocasia leaves, gram flour, rice flour, red chilli powder, salt, sugar, coriander powder, carom...

 #RenuRasoi #Roti #soft #Gujarat Bepadi Roti  Gujarati Bepadi Roti is a traditional double-layered roti that is soft, thin and delicious.  In Gujarati language 'Be' means Two and 'padi' means layers, hence the name Bepadi Roti. They taste delicious with AamRas, ghee and jaggery, Vegetables, Dal, Kadhi, Pickle etc. They are very tasty, and can be prepared for special occasions. Ingredients 1 Cup... 150 ml  * Whole wheat flour... 2 Cups * Salt... 1/2 tsp  * Oil or ghee (for dough)... 1 tbspn  * Warm water... 1 Cup (as needed) * Ghee or Oil (for layering and roasting) ... 2-3 tbspn  *Dry wheat flour for dusting. Method *Mix the flour and salt. Add oil and gradually add warm water to make a soft, smooth dough. *Cover and let the dough rest for 20–30 minutes. *Divide into 10 - 12 equal balls. *Roll two balls into small rotis (about 3-4 inches). *Spread a thin layer of ghee on one roti and dust lightly with dry flour. Place the second roti on top and press t...

  #RenuRasoi   #lentil #dal #protein #tasty #tikki   Masoor Tikki  These lentil tikkis are very tasty and nutritious.They taste yummy whether hot or cool. You can have it in your daily meals or as a party menu. You can enjoy it with your morning or evening Tea.     Ingredients   1  Cup... 150 ml  *Masoor dal - 1 Cup   *Grated ginger- 1/2 tsp   *Garlic cloves - 3   *Green Chillies – 3   * Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp   * Coriander seeds powder - 1 tsp   *Red Chilli powder – 1 tsp   *Salt - 1 tsp   *Grated carrots - 1/2 cup   *Chopped coriander - 2 tbsp  *Kasuri Methi - 1 tbsp   *Oil – for shallow frying the Tikki   Method...  * After washing the lentils with water, soak them for two hours.  *Put in a colander and drain the water.   *In a mixer bowl, add grated ginger, green chillies and garlic clov...

  # RenuRasoi  #Curd  #potato #nutritious #tasty #Sidedish   Curd Potato   Scorching 🥵 summer season is going on.  The temperature has crossed 45 degrees. So try to this  yummy Curd Potato side dish. It is having the good ness of Mint, Coriander Onion and also Curd.  Very tasty and not much oil or ghee is used.  Everyone lin your family will love this.  Ingredients...  *Small baby Potatoes ... 500 gms   *Fresh home made curd... 1/2 liter  *Finely chopped fresh mint leaves... 2 tbsp   *Finely chopped fresh coriander...2 tbsp   *Finely chopped Onion... 2 tbsp  *Green Chilies... 2 cut into Big pieces   *Coriander seeds powder... 2 tsp   *Cumin seeds powder... 1/2 tsp   *Black Salt... 1/2 tsp   *Normal Salt... 1 tsp   *Sugar... 3 tsp   *Oil - for frying potatoes... 2 tbsp   * Homemade/ pure Ghee... 1 tbsp   *Cumi...

Renu Rasoi   Jowar Phulkas These Jowar Phulkas are incredibly soft and delicious. They are also perfect for packing in a lunchbox; if made in the morning, they remain soft right up until the evening. They are also extremely easy to prepare. **Ingredients** 1 Cup... 150 ml * Jowar (Sorghum) Flour... 1 cup * Wheat Flour... 1 cup * Salt... 1/4 teaspoon **Method** * Thoroughly mix both flours and the salt together. Gradually add water while kneading to form a dough. Approximately one cup of water is required. * Once the dough is well-formed, knead it vigorously with your hands for 3 to 4 minutes.  *Next, divide the dough into 6 to 7 equal-sized balls. * By using a rolling pin on a rolling board, dust the surface with dry flour and roll out each ball into a flatbread (bhakri) of about 6 to 7 inches in diameter. * Place the rolled-out flatbread onto a hot griddle (tava) and immediately flip it over to the other side. * Once the bottom side is cooked through, remov...

  🥦 Broccoli Almond Soup #RenuRasoi #Broccoli #Almond #Soup #Tasty #Homemade This soup is very easy to prepare and tastes yummm 😋 All ingredients are easily available (except broccoli and almonds 🫢). It is a healthy, creamy, and nutritious soup. Very popular for weight management, immunity, and as a light evening meal. Rich in vitamins, good for brain and heart health. High in fiber, helps digestion, and keeps you full longer.   Ingredients *Broccoli florets – 1 cup *Broccoli stems (peeled & chopped) – 1/4 cup *Almonds – 10–12 *Onion (chopped) – 1/4 cup *Garlic – 4 pods *Milk – 1/2 cup *Water – 1 cup *Sugar – 1 tsp *Salt – 1/2 tsp *Black pepper powder – 1/4 tsp *Homemade ghee – 2 tsp *Chopped almonds – For garnish Method *Chop the almonds. *Take a thick-bottom pan, add ghee and let it melt. *Add chopped onion and garlic, sprinkle a pinch of salt. Cover and cook on low flame. *After 2 minutes, sauté well and add broccoli stems. Sauté for a minute. Cover again and cook fo...