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  Aloo Matar Gravy is a classic North Indian curry made with tender potatoes and green peas cooked in a rich, mildly spiced tomato-onion gravy. This comforting dish is quick to prepare, uses simple pantry ingredients, and pairs beautifully with roti, paratha, or steamed rice. Perfect for everyday meals as well as special occasions. How to Make Aloo Matar Gravy (Step-by-Step) 3 medium potatoes (peeled and cubed) 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen) 2 tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 large onion (finely chopped) 2 medium tomatoes (pureed) 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste ½ teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste) 1 teaspoon coriander powder ½ teaspoon garam masala Salt to taste 1 cup water (adjust consistency) Fresh coriander leaves for garnish If you like this aloo matar gravy recipe to check out my new recipe paneer Tikka masala.  https://sanjanasrecipesblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/paneer-tikka-masala.html Instructions Heat oil in a pan and add...

  Chicken Korma is a rich, creamy, and flavorful Indian curry made with yogurt, cashews, and aromatic spices. This easy Chicken Korma recipe helps you make a perfect restaurant-style dish at home. Ingredients Main Ingredients: 500 gm Chicken (medium pieces) 3 tbsp Oil / Ghee 2 medium Onions (thinly sliced) ½ cup Fresh Curd (Dahi) 10–12 Cashews (soaked & paste) Whole Spices: 2 Green Cardamom 1 Black Cardamom 1 small Cinnamon stick 2 Cloves 1 Bay Leaf Spice Powders: 1 tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder ½ tsp Turmeric Powder 1 tsp Coriander Powder ½ tsp Garam Masala Salt to taste Optional (for rich taste): 2 tbsp Fresh Cream 1 tsp Rose Water / Kewra Water If you like this chicken korma recipe check out my new recipe paneer Tikka masala.  https://sanjanasrecipesblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/paneer-tikka-masala.html Instructions Step 1: Fry the Onions Heat oil or ghee in a pan. Add whole spices and sauté until aromatic. Add sliced onions and fry until light golden brow...

  Paneer Tikka Masala is a classic North Indian dish made with grilled paneer cubes cooked in a rich, creamy, and spicy tomato-based gravy. This restaurant style paneer tikka masala recipe is easy to make at home and tastes just like dhaba or hotel style. Ingredients for Paneer Tikka Masala For Paneer Tikka  Paneer – 250 grams (cut into cubes) Thick curd (yogurt) – ½ cup Ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp Red chilli powder – 1 tsp Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp Garam masala – ½ tsp Lemon juice – 1 tbsp Salt – to taste Oil – 1 tbsp Capsicum & Onion cubes – optional For Gravy Oil or butter – 2 tbsp Bay leaf / whole spices – optional Onion – 2 medium (paste) Tomato – 3 medium (puree) Ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp Red chilli powder – 1 tsp Coriander powder – 1 tsp Kasuri methi – 1 tsp Fresh cream – ¼ cup Water – as required Salt – to taste If you like this paneer tikka masala recipe check out my new recipe thekua.  https://sanjanasrecipesblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/thekua-recipe.html Ins...

  Thekua is a traditional sweet snack from Bihar and Jharkhand, especially prepared during Chhath Puja as a holy prasad. Made with whole wheat flour, jaggery, and ghee, thekua has a crispy texture and rich desi flavor. This easy homemade thekua recipe gives you perfect taste just like the traditional one. Ingredients 2 cups Whole Wheat Flour ¾ cup Jaggery (grated or powdered) ¼ cup Ghee 2 tbsp Coconut pieces (optional) 1 tbsp Fennel seeds (Saunf) Water (as required, lukewarm) Ghee or oil for deep frying If you like this thekua recipe to check out my new recipe gajar halwa. https://sanjanasrecipesblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/gajar-halwa-recipe.html How to Make Thekua (Step-by-Step) In a bowl, mix wheat flour, fennel seeds, and coconut pieces. Add ghee and mix well until it becomes crumbly. Add jaggery and mix properly. Slowly add lukewarm water and knead into a tight dough. Rest the dough for 15–20 minutes. Make small portions and shape them using a thekua mould or fork. Heat ghee/oil ...

  Gajar Halwa, also known as Carrot Halwa, is a classic Indian dessert made with fresh carrots, milk, sugar, and ghee. This rich and comforting sweet is especially popular during winters and festivals. Its soft texture, aromatic flavor, and nutty richness make it a favorite in Indian households. Ingredients 1 kg fresh carrots (grated) 1 liter full cream milk ¾ cup sugar (adjust to taste) 4 tbsp ghee 10–12 cashews (chopped) 10–12 almonds (sliced) 8–10 raisins ½ tsp cardamom powder If you like this gajar halwa recipe check out my new recipe lachha paratha.  https://sanjanasrecipesblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/lachha-paratha-recipe.html Instructions Wash, peel, and grate the carrots finely. Heat a heavy-bottom pan and add grated carrots. Pour milk and cook on medium flame until milk reduces completely. Add sugar and mix well. Cook until moisture evaporates. Add ghee and sauté until the halwa leaves the sides of the pan. Add dry fruits and cardamom powder. Mix well. Cook for 2–3 minut...

Lachha Paratha is a popular North Indian flatbread known for its crispy texture and beautiful flaky layers. It pairs perfectly with curries, dals, or even curd. This easy homemade lachha paratha recipe will help you make restaurant-style parathas at home with simple ingredients. Ingredients 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp oil or ghee Water (as needed for dough) Ghee or butter (for layering & cooking) If you like this recipe check out my new recipe kaju Katli.  https://sanjanasrecipesblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/kaju-katli-recipe.html Instructions: Step 1: In a bowl, mix wheat flour, salt, and oil. Add water gradually and knead into a soft dough. Rest for 20 minutes. Step 2:  Roll a dough ball into a thin roti. Apply ghee evenly on top. Step 3:  Cut into thin strips or fold like a pleat to create layers. Step 4:  Roll the strip into a spiral shape and flatten gently. Step 5:  Cook on a hot tawa with ghee until golden brown and crispy on both sides....

  Kaju Katli, also known as Kaju Barfi, is one of India’s most loved and classic sweets. Made with just cashews, sugar, and a hint of cardamom or rose water, this melt-in-the-mouth delicacy is especially popular during festivals like Diwali and Raksha Bandhan. It's elegant, simple, and always a hit at celebrations. Ingredients 1 cup cashews (kaju) ½ cup sugar ¼ cup water  tsp rose water or cardamom powder (option) 1 tsp ghee (for greasing) Silver vark (optional) If you like this kaju Katli recipe check out my new recipe mushroom masala.  https://sanjanasrecipesblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/mushroom-curry-recipe.html Instructions 1. Grind cashews to a fine powder (do not over-blend). 2. In a pan, mix sugar and water. Heat to make a one-string sugar syrup. 3. Add cashew powder to the syrup. Stir continuously on low heat. 4. Add rose water/cardamom. Cook until it forms a soft dough. 5. Transfer to a greased surface. Let it cool slightly. 6. Gently knead the dough and roll it out...

  Mushroom Masala is a rich, creamy, and flavorful Indian curry made with button mushrooms cooked in a spiced onion-tomato gravy. It’s a perfect vegetarian dish that pairs well with roti, naan, or rice. This restaurant-style recipe is quick to make and ideal for lunch, dinner, or even special occasions. Whether you're a mushroom lover or just want a hearty curry, this dish won’t disappoint! Ingredients 200g button mushrooms (cleaned & sliced) 2 tbsp oil or ghee 1 large onion (finely chopped) 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste 2 medium tomatoes (pureed)  1–2 green chilies (optional) ¼ tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp red chili powder 1 tsp coriander powder ½ tsp garam masala Salt to taste 2 tbsp fresh cream (optional) Fresh coriander leaves for garnish Water as needed If you like this mushroom masala recipe check out my new sabudana recipe.  https://sanjanasrecipesblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/sabudana-vada-recipe.html Instructions: 1. Heat oil in a pan. Sauté onions until golden. 2.Add g...

  Sabudana Vada is a popular and traditional Indian snack, especially loved during fasting days like Navratri and Ekadashi. Made with soaked sabudana, boiled potatoes, and roasted peanuts, these vadas are crispy on the outside and soft from inside. Simple ingredients and easy steps make this gluten-free and vegetarian recipe perfect for breakfast, tea-time, or vrat meals. Ingredients: 1 cup sabudana (sago/tapioca pearls) 2 medium boiled potatoes (mashed) ½ cup roasted peanuts (crushed) 1–2 green chillies (finely chopped) 1 tsp grated ginger 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves Sendha namak (rock salt) to taste (for vrat) 1 tsp lemon juice (optional) Oil for deep frying S If you like this sabudana vada recipe check out my new recipe chicken pakora recipe.  https://sanjanasrecipesblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/chicken-pakora.html Instructions: 1. Soak sabudana in water (just enough to cover it) for 6–8 hours or overnight. Drain completely. 2. In a bowl, mix soaked sabudana, mashed potatoe...

  Chicken Pakora (also spelled Pokara) is a crispy and spicy Indian street-style snack made with marinated chicken pieces coated in a seasoned gram flour (besan) batter and deep-fried to golden perfection. It’s the ultimate tea-time or party snack, loved for its crunch and flavor!  Ingredients For Marination: 250g boneless chicken (cut into small pieces) 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 1/2 tsp turmeric 1 tsp red chili powder 1/2 tsp garam masala Salt to taste 1 tbsp lemon juice For Batter: 1 tbsp cornflour (with besan & rice flour for extra crunch) 1 tsp ajwain (carom seeds) 1/2 tsp chaat masala 1–2 green chilies (finely chopped) Few curry leaves (optional, chopped) 1 egg (beat and mix into the marinated chicken before adding dry flours) For Frying: Oil for deep frying If you like this chicken pokara recipe check out my new sweet recipe Malpua.  https://sanjanasrecipesblog.blogspot.com/2025/12/malpua-recipe.html Instructions Step 1: Marinate the Chicken In a bowl, mix chic...