Vegetarian Food

Perfect recipe for college students, this is a quick, wholesome, and flavorful dal that can be eaten with roti, bread, or rice. Minimal ingredients, maximum taste! Ingredients-  - 1 cup black whole urad dal (washed 2–3 times), it looks like this :) -2 tbsp ghee - 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) - 2 green chillies, finely chopped (optional) - 5–6 garlic cloves, grated or finely chopped - 1 cup tomato-based pasta sauce (any variety: tomato-basil, tomato-garlic-basil) - 1/4 tsp turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp garam masala (optional) - 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste) - 1 tbsp butter or cream (optional) - Fresh coriander leaves for garnish (optional) Process - Step 1: Prepare the Tadka In a pressure cooker or electric cooker, heat ghee on medium flame. Add cumin seeds, green chillies, and garlic. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until aromatic. Step 2: Add Sauce & Spices Add the tomato pasta sauce, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and garam masala. Stir and cook for 5 minutes o...

 Oats & Dates Microwave Cupcake (Eggless, No Stove, One Bowl Recipe) Ingredients – Oats – 2 tbsp Almonds – 4–5 Wheat flour - 1 tsp Mixed nuts and seeds – 2 tbsp Almond butter / olive oil / butter / ghee – 1 tbsp Dates (seedless) – 3 big Salt – 1 pinch Sugar – 1 tsp or dark chocolate – 2–3 pieces Cocoa powder – 1 tsp Baking powder – ½ tsp Milk or water – as required Optional – Chocolate chips, fresh fruits, whipped cream for topping Process – Blend oats, almonds, nuts, seeds, cocoa powder, salt, and sugar (or chocolate) together into a fine powder. Store this dry mix in the fridge for up to a month for quick use. When ready to make the cupcake, dice the dates and warm them with ghee (or butter) in the microwave for about 1 minute until soft and easy to mash. Mix in 4–5 tbsp of the prepared dry powder. Add milk or water gradually to make a smooth batter. Stir in baking powder. Pour the batter into a microwave-safe bowl, filling only 2/3 full. Microwave for 2½–3 minutes. Serve war...

  Ingredients for Cake - 1 cup condensed milk ½ cup olive oil ¼ cup melted chocolate ¼ cup plain yoghurt (optional – or use milk + a few drops of vinegar) 1½ cups all-purpose flour 4 tbsp cocoa powder 1 tsp coffee, melted in 1 tbsp warm water ½ tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1 small pinch salt Process for cake – Step 1: Prepare the Batter In a stand mixer, whip condensed milk, olive oil, melted chocolate, and yoghurt until smooth and creamy. Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients Add flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and coffee mixture. Mix gently until the batter is smooth and lump-free. Step 3: Bake the Cake Grease a baking pan and pour the batter in. Bake at 180°C in a normal oven or 160°C in a fan-forced oven for 35–45 minutes. Check at 35 minutes — if it needs more time, bake for another 10 minutes. Ingredients for Icing - 2 tbsp salted butter 1 tsp cornflour 1 cup cream 4 tbsp cocoa powder ¼ cup chopped chocolate 4 tbsp sugar Process  for icing– Step 1: He...

Tomato Rice Using Pasta Sauce (Student-Friendly) Ingredients -Cooked rice – 2 cups (cooled) -Pasta sauce (tomato-based) – 4 tbsp -Ghee/Oil – 1 tbsp -Cumin seeds (jeera) – 1 tsp -Onion – 1 medium, Thinly sliced -Green chillies – 2 slit -Curry leaves – 4–5 (optional) -Biryani masala – ½ tsp -Salt – 1 tsp (adjust to taste) -Water – 3–4 tbsp -Coriander – 1 tbsp, chopped -Mint leaves – 1–2 tsp, finely chopped (optional but recommended) Process -  Step 1 – Prepare the Base - Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a pan. Add 1 tsp jeera and let it splutter. -Add thinly sliced onion and green chillies. - If available, add 4–5 curry leaves for extra flavour.  - Sauté everything until the onions turn light brown. Step 2 – Add the Tomato Pasta Sauce - Lower the heat and add 4 tbsp tomato-based pasta sauce. - Mix well and cook for 5–7 minutes on low to medium flame, stirring so it doesn’t stick to the bottom. - Add ½ tsp biryani masala, mix and cook for another minute. Step 3 – Combine With Rice - Add 2 cup...