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...

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...