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20/10/2026

Perfectly Puffed Pooris!
Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, paper-thin, beautifully puffed, and not oily at all! 🤍
So many of you requested a foolproof Poori recipe, and here it is — from scratch to perfection! Learn how to prepare the dough, get the oil temperature just right, and fry your pooris so they puff up beautifully every single time.
Watch the complete recipe and make perfect homemade pooris with confidence!

INGREDIENTS :--
All purpose flour .. 2,1/2 cups
Salt .. 1/4 tsp
Oil .. 2 tbsp
Water .. 1,1/4 cup approximately
Oil .. for deep frying

09/10/2026

Chicken Dalia Recipe
A comforting, nutritious and delicious Chicken Dalia that tastes almost like Haleem!
Made with tender chicken, homemade chicken bone stock and wholesome cracked wheat, this hearty one-pot meal is perfect for the whole family. Serve it as it is, or top it with a flavourful tadka, fresh green chillies, coriander and a squeeze of lemon for that classic Haleem-style taste!
Simple ingredients, wholesome goodness and incredible flavour in every bite.
Save this recipe and give it a try!

INGREDIENTS :--
Wheat Porridge (dalia) .. 1 cup
Chicken .. 250 gm
Chicken bones .. 250 gm
Chicken Stock .. 3 cups
Oil .. 4 tbsp
Onion .. 1 medium sized
Ginger garlic paste .. 1 tbsp
Garam masala powder .. 1 tsp
Cumin seeds powder .. 1 tsp
Coriander powder .. 1 tsp
Turmeric powder .. 1 tsp
Red chili powder .. 1 tsp
Salt .. 1,1/2 tsp

For Baghar :--
Oil .. 1/4 cup
Onion .. 1 small
Hara masala & lemon for garnish

06/10/2026

One Pot Chicken Lasagna
Restaurant-style Chicken Lasagna made completely in ONE POT!
The chicken, sauce and lasagna sheets all cook together in the same pot, then it’s layered with creamy white sauce, plenty of mozzarella cheese and delicious toppings before going on dum.
Easy, cheesy, creamy and absolutely delicious — with minimum effort and maximum comfort!
If you love lasagna but don’t want to deal with multiple pots and pans, this one is for you!
Full recipe in the video. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS :--
Chicken .. 400 gm
Lasagna Sheets .. 1/2 packet

For White Sauce
Oil .. 1tbsp
Butter .. 1 tbsp
Crushed garlic .. 1 tbsp
All purpose flour .. 1 tbsp heapd
Milk .. 1,1/2 cup
Cream .. 1/4 cup
Black pepper .. 1/2 tsp
Italian herbs .. 1/4 tsp
Salt .. 1/4 tsp

For Chicken :--
Oil ..4 tbsp
Ginger garlic paste .. 1 tbsp
Chopped onions .. 1 large
Tomatoes .. 2 large
Cumin seeds powder .. 1 tsp
Black pepper .. 1/2 tsp
White pepper .. 1/2 tsp
Chili flacks .. 1/2 tsp
Garam masala powder .. 1 tsp
Paprika powder .. 1 tsp
Salt .. 1 tsp
Water 2 cups
Mozzarella cheese .. 2 cups
Capsicum .. 1 large
Chili flacks & Italian herbs for topping

Check the recipe link in the comment section

02/10/2026

Banana Walnut Muffins
These Eggless Banana Walnut Muffins turned out absolutely amazing — and the best part? They’re baked without an oven!
Made with 3 ripe bananas, crunchy walnuts and a little chocolate chips for extra flavor. They’re mildly sweet, deliciously nutty and have a lovely, satisfying texture.

INGREDIENTS :--
Bananas .. 3
Brown sugar .. 1/4 cup
Cooking oil .. 1/4 cup
Milk .. 1/2 cup
All purpose flour .. 1 cup
Baking powder .. 1 tsp
Baking soda .. 1/4 tsp
Salt .. a pinch
Vanilla essence .. 1 tsp
Lemon juice .. 1 tsp
For the procedure follow the video instructions.

22/09/2026

Bharwan Mirchi
Sometimes you just don’t feel like eating dal, vegetables or a regular curry. That’s when these spicy and delicious Bharwan Mirch come to the rescue!
Stuffed with a flavorful, chatpata filling, these stuffed green chilies are the perfect companion for a hot, freshly made roti. So delicious that one roti can easily turn into two!
In this 5-minute recipe video, I’m sharing my simple homemade method for making perfectly spicy, flavorful and irresistible Bharwan Mirch.
Make them once and enjoy them with roti, paratha or as a delicious side dish with any meal.

INGREDIENTS :--
Green chilies .. 250 gm
Gram flour .. 1/2 cup
Coriander seeds .. 1 tbsp
Fennel seeds .. 1/2 tbsp
Cumin seeds .. 1 tsp
Chaat masala .. 1 tsp
Brown sugar .. 3/4 tsp
Turmeric powder .. 1/2 tsp
Paprika powder .. 1/2 tsp
Black salt .. 1/2 tsp
Regular salt .. 1/2 tsp
Asafoetida .. 1/4 tsp
Lemon juice .. 1/4 cup
Mustard seeds .. 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds .. 1/2 tsp
Oil .. 3 tbsp

Fir the cooking procedure follow the video instructions.

18/09/2026

Dubai Viral Qishta Recipe

Dubai’s viral Qishta dessert is everywhere right now — and for good reason!
This creamy, rich and irresistibly sweet Middle Eastern dessert is made with just a few simple ingredients and comes together so easily at home.
If you love quick and fuss-free desserts, this one is definitely worth trying. Make this viral Dubai Qishta and see why everyone is talking about it!
Save the recipe, give it a try, and let me know how you liked it.

INGREDIENTS :--
Milk ... 500 ml
Cream .. 1 packet
Sugar .. 3 tbsp
Cornflour .. 3 tbsp + 1/2 cup milk
Vanilla essence .. 1 tsp

For Topping
Honey & Pistachio .. as per your desire

15/09/2026

Can you really get that beautiful bakery-style colour and texture when baking a cake in a pot?
Absolutely!
In this 4-minute video, I’m sharing my complete guide to making a perfectly soft, golden Yellow Tea Cake in a pot — including all the tips, tricks and little secrets that make a real difference.
If your pot-baked cakes don’t get the colour, rise or bakery-style look you expect, this video is for you. From preparing the pot to getting that beautiful golden finish, I’ve covered everything you need to know for successful pot baking.
No oven? No problem — just follow these simple tips and bake a beautiful bakery-style cake right on your stovetop.
Save this recipe and share it with anyone who loves baking without an oven!

INGREDIENTS :--
All purpose flour .. 1,1/2 cup
Baking powder .. 1,1/2 tsp
Salt .. 1 pinch
Butter .. 1/2 cup
Sugar .. 1 cup
Eggs .. 3
Yellow food color .. 1 tsp
Vanilla essence .. 1 tsp
Milk .. 1/2 cup
For all the procedure follow the video instructions.

04/09/2026

Homemade Pita Bread & Delicious Pita Sandwiches 🫓🥙
Soft, fluffy pita bread made from scratch, then turned into fresh and delicious pita sandwiches!

A simple homemade recipe, explained step by step — because nothing beats freshly made bread and a sandwich assembled just the way you like it.

INGREDIENTS :--
All purpose flour .. 500 gm
Instant yeast .. 1 sachet
Bread improver .. 1 tsp or 1 egg
Sugar .. 1 tbsp
Salt .. 1/2 tsp
Oli .. 2 tbsp
Water .. 1,1/2 cup approximately

For Sandwiches

Tomato ketchup .. 1/2 cup
Mayonnaise .. 1/2 cup
Fresh salad .. 1 cup
Chicken chunks .. 2 cups
For all the procedure follow the video instructions at my YouTube channel

02/09/2026

When the aloo paratha puffs up perfectly… without a single bit of stuffing escaping!
Soft, fluffy, golden and packed with delicious potato filling — just the way a good homemade paratha should be!
Would you eat this with chai, yogurt or achar?

02/09/2026

Simple food, soulful flavours
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