Prabha Ki Rasoi - Recipes in Hindi and English

Beetroot Besan Chilla Ingredients: Beetroot (grated) - 1 cup Onion (finely chopped) - 1/2 cup Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbsp Besan - 1 cup  Sooji - 1/2 cup Green chilies (chopped) - 1 tsp  Salt - 3/4 tsp or as per taste Ajwain - 1/2 tsp Fruit salt - 1 tsp Method: 1. In a large mixing bowl add besan, sooji, salt, ajwain and mix nicely 2. Now add beetroot, onion, ginger garlic paste, green chilies and mix 3. Add 2 cups of water to make a batter not very thick or not very runny 4. Leave it aside for 15 minutes 5. Before cooking add fruit salt, 1 tbsp water on it and mix so that the batter fluffs up while cooking. 6. Once done, spread a ladle on a pan and cook 7. When it turns crisp take it out and enjoy! If you want to try something different and winter special, here is a recipe for beetroot chilla! Since this recipe is made with beetroot, it is loaded with nutrients that aid your health in different ways.

CHILLED CUCUMBER MINT Soup Here's a bowl of pure coolness.  This yogurt soup recipe is incredibly refreshing during the warmer months. It comes together in under 10 minutes and is packed with flavor! Ingredients: Plain yogurt - 3.5 cups Cucumber (peeled and chopped) - 1 Fresh mint leaves (finely chopped) - 3 tbsp Green chilly (deseeded finely chopped) - 1 Roasted Cumin powder- 1.5 tsp Garam masala - 1/4 tsp Salt - 1/4 tsp Black pepper powder - 1/4 tsp Whole fresh mint leaves for garnish Method: 1. In a blender add cucumber, chopped mint, green chili 2. Blend until combined and smooth 3. Add yogurt and blend till smooth 4. Add garam masala, salt, pepper and blend again 5. Chill until ready to serve 6. Serve with fresh mint leaves and ground cumin on top.    

Lobia Kebabs Ingredients: Black Eyed Beans (Lobia) - 1 cup Instant Oats (rolled and powdered) - 1/4 cup Onion (finely chopped) - 1/2 cup Green capsicum (finely chopped) - 1/2 cup Green Chillies (finely chopped) - 2 Coriander Leaves - 2 tbsp Garlic clove (finely chopped) - 1 Red Chilli powder - 1 tsp Cumin powder (Jeera) - 1 tsp Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp Salt to taste Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 1 tsp Method: 1. Wash the black-eyed beans well and soak with fresh water overnight. 2. Boil the beans in pressure cooker for 3 whistles 3. Allow the pressure cooker to cool off naturally. Once cooled, drain the excess water and keep the beans aside. 4. Powder the rolled oats in a grinder and keep this ready. 5.  Add the cooked beans to a bowl, keeping a few tablespoons aside. 6. Mash the beans using a potato masher or a fork. 7. Add powdered oats, finely chopped onion, garlic, fresh coriander, green capsicum and the unmashed beans together in a large mixing bowl. 8. Mix...

Homemade Tomato Ketchup Ingredients: Tomato (medium size) - 6  Peppercorns - 7 Cinnamon - 1 inch Cardamom- 2 Dates - 4 Raisins - 10 Apple (peeled) - 1/2  Beetroot (peeled and chopped) - 1/4 Black salt - 1/4 tsp Lemon juice - 1 tsp Method: 1. Remove seeds from dates and soak them in hot water along with raisins  2. Cut tomatoes into halves and place them in cooker with the cut side at the bottom 3. Add peppercorns, cinnamon, cardamom, pieces of apple, beetroot in the cooker 4. Add 1/2 cup water and cook for 3 whistles 5. Remove the skin of tomatoes and add it to the mixer jar along with apple and beetroot 6.  Grind to get a smooth paste 7. Add soaked dates and raisins and again grind to get a nice paste 8. Sieve the paste and cook on low flame  9. Add black salt and keep cooking till it becomes thick 10. Now switch off the flame and add lemon juice 11. Let it come to room temperature and then store it in an airtight jar for a month in refrigerator.

Spicy Tofu Chilli Ingredients: 🥡 Tofu – 200 gm 🛢️ Oil – 2 tbsp 🌶️ Green chilies (finely chopped) – 1 tsp 🧄 Garlic (finely chopped) – 1 tsp 🫚 Ginger (grated) – 1 tsp 🫑 Capsicum (cubed) – 1 (medium size) 🧅 Onion (cubed) – 1 (big size) 🍅 Tomato sauce – 1 tbsp 🌶️🔥 Chilli sauce – 1 tbsp 🥢 Soya sauce – 1 tbsp 🍶 Vinegar – 1 tbsp 🌶️🧂 Red chili powder – 1/2 tsp ⚫ Black pepper powder – 1/4 tsp 🧂 Salt – 1 tsp Method: 🧊 Prepare the Tofu Take tofu and press it with a heavy object for about 30 minutes to remove excess water. Once drained, chop the tofu into square pieces. 🍳 Fry the Tofu Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the tofu pieces until they turn light golden brown. Remove the tofu and set aside on a plate. 🧄 Sauté Aromatics & Veggies In the same pan (with remaining oil), add finely chopped green chilies, garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add cubed capsicum and onion. Stir-fry fo...

Indian Watermelon Salad Ingredients: Watermelon cubes - 2 cups English Cucumber (cubed) - 1 Mint leaves (chopped) - 1 tbsp Feta cheese - 1/4 cup Honey - 1 tbsp Olive oil - 1 tbsp Lime juice - 1 tbsp Salt - a pinch Chat masala - 1/4 tsp Method: 1. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, olive oil, mint leaves, pinch of salt, chat masala. 2. Set the salad dressing aside for a moment. 3. In a large bowl combine the watermelon, cucumbers 4. Top the watermelon salad with the dressing and gently toss to combine. 5. Top with the feta cheese and serve!