This cooking video is of a Pakistani recipe showing you how to make a Pakistani style samosa. You will need a boiled potato, onion, coriander, red chili powder, zeera, salt, lemon juice, oil, four and onion seeds. (Amounts mentioned on video). Make the dough by adding the flou ...more
Manjula shows viewers how to make Tandoori Roti. Traditionally, recipe is cooked in Tandoor oven, but this version uses regular oven and a pizza stone. This recipe will make 4 rotis. Ingredients include 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup yogurt, 1 1/2 ...more
Tired of the same old French fries? Then watch this cooking how-to video as Manjula shows you how to masala French fires. Masala French fries are in interesting twist to the classic recipe. You'll love the spicy flavor these Indian style fries have to offer. Masala French Fri ...more
A popular Indian snack, samosas are tasty stuffed pastries. In this vegetarian samosa recipe, the filling is a heavenly blend of potatoes, peas, onions, and spices.
Learn to cook this kadhi pakoras recipe with Manjula. You'll need yogurt, flour (besan), water, ghee or clear butter, asafetida (hing), fenugreek seeds (mathi), cumin seeds, turmeric, red chilies, bay leaves, red chili powder, and salt for the kadhi. For the pajoras you will n ...more
Manjula will be demonstrating a great recipe for asparagus and ginger. It is preferred to be used as an appetizer or salad. You will need the following ingredients: 1 bunch of asparagus 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon cumin seed (jeera) 1 tablespoon minced ginger 2 te ...more
This recipe from Hippy Gourmet demonstrates how to make gluten-free samosas. He peels some boiled russet potatoes. He then crumbles the potatoes and adds thawed frozen peas, coriander, cayenne, and turmeric. He mashes it up with his hands. He removes the seeds from a pomegrana ...more
Watch as our host Manjula demonstrates how to prepare this popular north India treat, samosas. For the crust you will need: 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1/2 tablespoon sooji 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoons+ 1 teaspoon oil 1/4 cup 1 tablespoon look warm water For the filling: 3 ...more
Watch as Manjula prepares a delicious Indian side dish. This spicy potato recipe serves four. You will need: 3 medium red potatoes 2 tablespoons oil 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed 1 teaspoon crushed coriander seed 1 teaspoon crushed funned seed 8 to 10 fenugreek seeds 1 teaspoon ging ...more
Watch this how to video and have our host Manjula show you how to make this popular Indian bread. For this nann recipe you will need: 2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon active dry yeast 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar Pinch of baking soda 2 tablespoons oil 21/2 tablespoons ...more
If you have ever wanted to learn how to cook Indian food, then this is the video for you. Watch as our host Manjula demonstrates how to prepare gulab jamun, a popular Indian dessert. For this recipe you will need: 1-Cup nonfat milk powder ¼ Cup all purpose flour 3-Tablespoon ...more
Watch this how to video as Manjula shows you how to cook up a corn veggie soup. This Indian style recipe makes a great healthy and vegetarian dish. Ingredients for the corn veggie soup: 2 1/4 cups corn 1 medium tomato About 1 cup finely chopped cabbage 8 to 10 string beans 1 ...more
Watch as Manjula shows you how to prepare a delicious potato curry with yogurt gravy. For this recipe you will need: 2 large boiled potatoes 2 tablespoons oil 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds pinch of hing (asafoetida) 2 teaspoons gram flour or all purpose 1 bay leaf 4 tablespoons yo ...more
Watch as Manjula prepares Indian vegetable pakora, its greats as a snack or appetizer. For this recipe you will need: 1 1/2cup basen (gram flour) 1/2 cup rice flour 1 tablespoon coarsely ground coriander powder 1 teaspoon cumin seed 2 tablespoon chopped green chilly 2 tablesp ...more
Watch as Manjula show you how to prepare puri, a puffed Indian flat bread. For this recipe you will need: 1 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup water 1/2teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon oil Canola Oil to fry
Watch as Manjula prepares for you a delicous spicy puffed pastry, or khasta kachori. For this recipe you will need: 1 cup all purpose flour(mada or plain flour) 1/2 cup of cold water 2 tablespoons oil 1/4 teaspoon of salt 1/4 cup yellow moong dal 1 teaspoon coarsely grinds fu ...more
Watch as Manjula shows you how to make besan puda dosa, a light snack for anytime of the day. For this recipe you will need: 1-cup besan or gram flour 1/4 cup rice flour 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 teaspoon chopped green chilies 1 cup shredded zuc ...more
Watch as Manjula prepares Indian pakora. This bread makes a delicious appetizer or finger food. For this recipe you will need: 4 firm white bread 1 cup gram flour (besan) 1 tablespoon rice flour 1 teaspoon salt Pinch of asafetida (hing) 1 teaspoon cumin seed 2 finely chopped ...more
Watch this how to video and learn how to cook Indian food. Our host Manjula shows you how to prepare a melody of vegetables that is also known as navratan korma. For this recipe you will need: 1 cup chopped cauliflower 1/2 cup green peas 1/4 cup sliced carrot 1/2 cup chopped ...more
Watch this how to video as Manjula prepares a classic Indian dessert. Today she shows you how to make kheer, or Indian style rice pudding. For this kheer recipe you will need: ¼ cup rice small grain 4 cups whole milk ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar 6 strand of saffron Pinch of ...more
Watch as Manjula shows you how to prepare Indian roti or flat bread. It can be made several different ways, but our host will show you how to make it with whole wheat flour. For this recipe you will need: 1/2 cup whole wheat flour Pinch of Salt 1/4 Cup and 1 tablespoon of luk ...more
Watch as our host Manjula demonstrates how to make palak paneer. This is a cheese and spinach dish that is popular in India. For this recipe you will need: 1 10oz chopped frozen spinach 1/3 lb paneer 2 medium tomatoes puree 1 teaspoon chopped ginger 1-tablespoon oil 2-table s ...more
Watch as our host Manjula shows you how to prepare gajar ka halwa. This dish is more commonly known as carrot pudding and makes a perfectly light dessert. For this recipe you will need: 2 cups of shredded carrots 2 cups of milk 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/4 cup sugar 4 ch ...more
Watch as Manjula shows you how to make Bengali rasgulla. This is a delicate cheese dessert that will impress all your friends. For this recipe you will need: 4 cups milk 2 tablespoon lemon juice 11/2 cup sugar 41/2 cups water
Watch as Manjula shows you how to prepare a delicious Indian dish. In this video she makes sooji halva, a cream of wheat dessert that is offered to gods and goddesses before prayers. For this heavenly recipe you will need: 1/2cup sooji (rava, cream of wheat) 1/4 cup unsalted ...more
Watch this how to video as Manjula shows you how to prepare a popular Indian dish, pulav. Its is more commonly known as vegetable rice and it can be served as main or side dish. For this recipe you will need: 1 cup basmati rice 2 cups water 3 tablespoons of oil 1 teaspoon cum ...more
Watch as Manjula prepares a popular Indian side dish. Dhokla can be made several different ways, here we see how to make it with semolina flour. For this recipe you will need: 1 cup sooji (semolina flour) 1 cup yogurt 1/2 teaspoon salt Pinch of turmeric 1 green chilly finely ...more
Chutney is always at hit when eating Indian food. It goes with practically anything. Use it as a naan dip, a samosa sauce, or anything else. You can really put chutneys on anything! See how to make this coconut-ginger chutney recipe. Ranveer Brar blends green chile peppers, f ...more
Potatoes are one of cheapest, most nutritious whole foods that you can make and eat. Is it any wonder you can find budget-friendly, low-fat potatoes in every cuisine in the world? I love simple baked potatoes, but it's always good to change it up. Here are some of my favorite ...more
Craving authentic Indian food? Then tune into this Indian cooking how-to video with Manjula. Follow along with this video lesson as Manjula shows you how to make papri chaat. Papdi or papri chaat is a snack served in most Indian homes. Make some for your home tonight and serve ...more
Interested in preparing a spicy lamb samosa? With the right ingredients and proper technique, it's easier than you'd think! So easy, in fact, that this free video cooking lesson can present a complete overview of the cooking process in about five minutes. For more information, ...more
Tamarind Chutney is an Indian sauce with just the perfect blend of sweet and sour flavors. It is widely used in chaats and as a condiment for various appetizers such a samosas and pakoras. Try this simple recipe.
There are those who prefer Thanksgiving leftovers to the actual official meal, much like people who prefer cold pizza over hot. I'm definitely in the latter camp. There's something luxurious about enjoying your perfectly cooked turkey and stuffing while wearing sweatpants and ...more