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Simple Desi Thali (Mini Methi Masala Bajra Thepla, Sev Tameta nu shaak and Karela Rasa)  We all are living a busy lifestyle and often don't have time to make elaborate lunch.  Given the multiple commitments in a day try this lunch option which can be made in less than 30 mins. Try and enjoy.  Mini Methi Masala Bajra Thepla:  Ingredients and method:  1) In a big bowl add 1.5 cup of bajra flour, add salt to taste, 3 tablespoon each of chopped methi leaves and dhania leaves, add 1 teaspoon of dhania jeera powder, pinch of hing, pinch of haldi, 1/2 teaspoon of Kashmiri chili powder and slight water.   You can also add 1/2 teaspoon of garlic paste. (optional)  2) Prepare the dough and now make small mini rotla.  Roll the thepla either on your hand, take some water in between or put a butter paper and roll it on belan chakla. 3) Heat the tava pour 1 tablespoon of oil and put 4 to 5 mini thepla.  Cook on both sides and serve hot.   Se...

Anjeer Barfi (Dry Fig Dessert)  This barfi has goodness of Anjeer/Figs and homemade khoya. If you don't have khoya or mawa you can also add mix dry fruits powder.  The USP of this rich barfi is Anjeer is sweet so it typically requires less sugar compared to other sweets. For all those who don't love to eat Anjeer can eat in the barfi form. Anjeer is very nutritious, rich in fibre and many essential minerals such as magnesium, iron and can protect against hormonal imbalances and post-menopausal issues.  Ingredients:  7 Anjeer soaked in hot water for 30 mins 1 cup homemade unsweetened khoya (This is made from milk cooked on low flame I have shared the process in many of my previous recipes)    1/2 cup sugar (Please don't add jaggery)   1/2 teaspoon of ghee to grease the plate  Dry fruit powder and 1 teaspoon of charoli or chironji for garnish  Method: Boil 1.5 cup of water and put the Anjeer or figs in it and soak it for at least 30 mins...

Colourful Homemade Mawa/Khoya Modak  We all love colours as it adds positivity and happiness to our life. Here is colourful offering to Bappa with homemade Khoya or Mawa. The process to make mawa or khoya at home is bit time consuming approximately it takes around 1.5 to 2 hours and requires effort. But once you make the khoya base with sugar, elaichi powder and kesar you can easily add different flavour and colour to it.  This made at home is also cheaper and pure compared to market bought Modak which at many places have lot of preservatives and other ingredients added to khoya. Do give it a try as your hard work will make Bappa happy. Ingredients :  1 litre of milk this will make approximately 180 to 200 gms of khoya  2 tablespoon of ghee 5 tablespoon of sugar 1 teaspoon of elaichi powder 5 to 6 kesar strands  Food colour of your choice. I have used yellow, pink and green Recipe  In a thick bottom pan add milk. Let it boil on a low flame. Around 30 m...