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  Here’s a simple and delicious Chicken 65 recipe for your blog: How to Make Chicken 65 (South Indian Style) Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Servings: 3–4 Ingredients: For Marination: 500g boneless chicken (cut into small cubes) 2 tbsp corn flour 2 tbsp rice flour (for crispiness) 1 egg (optional, for binding) 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 1 tsp red chili powder ½ tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp garam masala 1 tsp lemon juice or vinegar Salt to taste For Frying & Tempering: Oil (for deep frying) 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp chopped garlic 2–3 green chilies (slit) 1 sprig curry leaves 2 tbsp curd/yogurt (beaten) Red food color (optional) Fresh coriander (for garnish) Instructions: Step 1: Marinate the Chicken 1. In a mixing bowl, combine chicken pieces with corn flour, rice flour, egg, ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, lemon juice, and salt. 2. Mix well so all chicken pieces are well-coated. 3. Cover and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (1 hour for best r...

  Here’s a simple and tasty Tomato Soup recipe you can easily make at home. It’s comforting, healthy, and perfect for any season! 🍅 Tomato Soup Recipe 📝 Ingredients: Ripe tomatoes – 4 to 5 (medium-sized, chopped) Onion – 1 small (chopped) Garlic – 3 cloves (chopped) Black pepper – ½ tsp (adjust to taste) Salt – to taste Sugar – ½ tsp (optional, balances the sourness) Butter or oil – 1 tbsp Water or vegetable stock – 2 cups Cornflour – 1 tsp (optional, for thickening) Fresh cream – 1 tbsp (optional, for garnish) Fresh coriander or basil leaves – for garnish 👩‍🍳 Method: Step 1: Sauté the Base 1. Heat butter/oil in a pan. 2. Add chopped garlic and onion, sauté until soft. Step 2: Cook Tomatoes 3. Add chopped tomatoes, salt, and pepper. 4. Cook until tomatoes turn soft (about 8–10 minutes). 5. Add 2 cups of water and let it simmer for 5 more minutes. Step 3: Blend 6. Let the mixture cool slightly. 7. Blend into a smooth puree using a blender or mixer. Step 4: Strain & Boil 8. S...

  Here's a simple and tasty Baby Corn Manchurian recipe you can try at home. It’s perfect as a snack or side dish for fried rice or noodles. 🌽 Baby Corn Manchurian Recipe 🍽 Ingredients: For Frying Baby Corn: Baby corn – 200 grams (cut into 1.5-inch pieces) Corn flour – 3 tbsp All-purpose flour (maida) – 2 tbsp Rice flour – 1 tbsp (for extra crispiness) Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tsp Red chilli powder – ½ tsp Salt – to taste Water – as required Oil – for deep frying For Manchurian Sauce: Oil – 1½ tbsp Garlic – 1 tbsp (finely chopped) Ginger – 1 tsp (finely chopped) Green chilli – 1 (slit or chopped) Onion – 1 small (finely chopped) Capsicum – ½ cup (chopped) Soy sauce – 1 tbsp Tomato ketchup – 1½ tbsp Red chilli sauce – 1 tsp (adjust to taste) Vinegar – ½ tsp Cornflour – 1 tsp (mixed in 2 tbsp water) Spring onions – for garnish Salt & pepper – to taste 👩‍🍳 Method: Step 1: Prepare & Fry Baby Corn 1. In a bowl, mix corn flour, all-purpose flour, rice flour, red chilli powder,...

  Here's a simple and tasty recipe to make Banana Bajji (Balekai Bajji / Raw Banana Fritters) – a popular South Indian tea-time snack: 🍌 Ingredients: 2 raw bananas (plantains) 1 cup besan (gram flour) 2 tbsp rice flour (for crispiness) ¼ tsp turmeric powder ½ tsp red chili powder A pinch of asafoetida (hing) Salt to taste Water (as needed for batter) Oil (for deep frying) 🧑‍🍳 Steps to Make Banana Bajji: Step 1: Prepare the Raw Bananas 1. Peel the raw bananas and slice them thinly (either round or lengthwise). 2. Keep the slices in water to prevent discoloration. Step 2: Make the Batter 1. In a mixing bowl, add: Besan Rice flour Turmeric Red chili powder Asafoetida Salt 2. Add water gradually and mix into a smooth, thick batter (should coat the banana slices well). Step 3: Fry the Bajjis 1. Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. 2. Dip each banana slice in the batter, coat well, and gently drop into hot oil. 3. Fry until golden and crisp on both sides. 4. Remove and drain on pa...

  Here's a simple and delicious recipe to make Rasgulla at home: 🍥 Ingredients: For Chhena (Paneer): 1 liter full cream milk 2 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar 1 cup water (for diluting the lemon juice) For Sugar Syrup: 1½ cups sugar 4 cups water 2–3 cardamom pods (optional) Few drops of rose water or kewra water (optional) 🧑‍🍳 Steps to Make Rasgulla: Step 1: Prepare Chhena (Cottage Cheese) 1. Boil 1 liter of milk in a heavy-bottom pan. 2. Once it comes to a boil, reduce the flame and add the diluted lemon juice gradually. 3. Stir gently until the milk curdles completely and whey separates. 4. Strain using a muslin cloth. Rinse the chhena under running water to remove lemony taste. 5. Squeeze out extra water and hang it for 30–45 minutes to drain completely. Step 2: Knead the Chhena 1. Transfer the chhena to a plate and knead it with the heel of your palm for 8–10 minutes until smooth and soft. 2. Make small smooth balls (without cracks) out of the kneaded chhena. Step 3: Make Sugar ...

  Here's a simple and tasty Aloo Kabab (Potato Kabab) recipe you can easily make at home: 🥔 Aloo Kabab Recipe (Serves 2–3) 📝 Ingredients: 3 medium potatoes (boiled & mashed) 1 small onion (finely chopped) 2 green chilies (finely chopped) 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste 2 tbsp coriander leaves (finely chopped) ½ tsp red chili powder ½ tsp garam masala ¼ tsp turmeric powder ½ tsp chaat masala or amchur (dry mango powder) Salt to taste 2 tbsp corn flour or bread crumbs (for binding) Oil for shallow frying 👩‍🍳 Instructions: 1. Prepare the Mixture: In a mixing bowl, add boiled and mashed potatoes. Add chopped onions, green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, and coriander. Add spices: red chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, chaat masala, and salt. Add corn flour or bread crumbs to bind the mixture well. Mix everything into a smooth dough. 2. Shape the Kababs: Take small portions of the mixture and shape into flat round or oval patties. 3. Shallow Fry: Heat 2–3 tbsp oil on a non-stick pan ...

  Here's a simple and delicious Gobi Rice (Cauliflower Rice) recipe you can try at home: 🌾 Gobi Rice Recipe (Serves 2) 📝 Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice (or any rice) 1½ cups cauliflower florets (small pieces) 1 onion (thinly sliced) 1 tomato (chopped) 1 green chili (slit) 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste ¼ tsp turmeric powder ½ tsp red chili powder ½ tsp garam masala ½ tsp cumin seeds Salt to taste 2 tbsp oil or ghee Fresh coriander leaves (for garnish) ✅ Optional: A few curry leaves 1 bay leaf or a small piece of cinnamon 👩‍🍳 Instructions: 1. Cook the Rice: Wash and soak rice for 15 minutes. Cook it with 2 cups water until soft but not mushy. Spread on a plate to cool. 2. Prepare the Cauliflower: Wash and blanch gobi florets in hot water with a pinch of salt and turmeric for 5 mins. Drain and keep aside. 3. Make the Masala: Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds (and bay leaf/curry leaves if using). Add sliced onions and sauté till golden. Add ginger-garlic paste, green chili, and fry f...