Recipe Collections

Our cuisine down south of India, is simple, yet it is healthy and tastes delicious.  From idlis to dosas and spicy chutneys to sambar, South Indian cuisine is very versatile.

One such popular dish from the South is that of the Rava Idli Recipe. Spongy flavourful Rava Idlis can be served with chutney and potato sagu and washed down with a hot cup of South Indian filter coffee  for a delicious South Indian breakfast.  These soft rava idlis can be served for breakfast or dinner or can even be packed in your kid's lunch box. 

Pasta is one such dish that will literally leave you asking for more of it, each time you eat.  With age no bar to love this absolutely versatile Italian meal, Pasta is loved by both the young and the old. 

Pastas seemed to have stolen the hearts of the young. The kids can have them for either, lunch or dinner or even as an evening snack. Kids are highly attracted to Pastas because of the variety of shapes it is available in from Bow tie, to Penne to Spaghetti and sometimes even available in colours. 

Chickpeas is also known as garbanzo beans and comes in a couple of different varieties - Kabuli Chana and Kala Chana. Chickpeas are a healthy way to add proteins to a diet.  In addition, black chickpeas/ kala chana are rich in fibre , iron, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, magnesium and a plethora of other minerals which are immensely beneficial to building a strong body.

Breakfast, as said is the most important meal of the day, therefore we have to make sure that it is filling, healthy and tasty. There are many Breakfast dishes across different cuisines in India like Poha, Idli, Upma, Dosa, Sandwiches, Pancakes etc but there is one of them which is loved by all, DOSA. It is a South Indian recipe which is a crispy thin crepe mostly served with Sambar and Chutney.

Pasta is one of those Italian dishes which is loved by one and all, whether he/she is an adult or a kid. Everyone just loves to eat pasta, either sauteed in olive oil, vegetables and some Italian seasoning or they are cooked in different sauces that are delicious. From Red sauce pasta, White sauce pasta, Basil Pesto sauce pasta, there are many types of Pasta recipes that you can make at home.

Ragi also known as the Finger Millet or Nachni is a widely grown cereal in Africa and Asia, one of those healthier options that needs to be included in our balanced diet. Ragi or finger millet is called a Super Cereal owing to its quality of nutrition especially a powerhouse of nutrition for people who are diabetic and are looking for Indian Diabetic Recipes.

Ragi as a cereal is high in proteins, especially methionine which is low in a vegetarian diet. Finger millet has 5-30 folds of proteins when compared to the other popular cereals. Ragi has phytochemicals which fight to regulate diabetes, antioxidants and collagen to delay aging and keeping our skin supple and internal organs young. Because of its low glycemic index, it helps reduce food cravings and slows down absorption of starch, thus helps in regulating the blood sugar for diabetic.

Food is the hero of any party or get together that we organise at home. House Parties are the only way where we get a chance to cook recipes from different cuisines according to everyone's taste and preference. We cook from appetisers to main course to desserts along with some mocktails and cocktails, but the most important part is Appetisers. As the appetisers are served first along with the drinks, it is very important that they are delicious and mouth watering.

House Parties are fun! With these parties, we get to spend time with our friends and family with our choice of food. Be it a birthday, a special occasion or a get together, we are always worried about one thing, which is 'Food'. What to make? Which cuisine to make? If everyone will like it? There are so many questions that surrounds us. Therefore, this time we have lined up 6 mouth watering and appetising Non Veg Gravy, Raita and Accompaniments combinations that will be loved by everyone. 

Eating right and healthy is very important, as it provides us the necessary nutrients and gives us energy through out the day. But, we struggle on what to make on daily basis which gives us these necessary nutrients. Most of us has hectic schedules and usually gets in the dilemma of what to make that is appropriate for our family. Therefore, we here at Archana's Kitchen has lined up some combinations which are easy to make and delicious to eat.

Weekend, two days everyone awaits! After a hectic 5 day schedule of going to work or getting everything done before your family members leaves for work or your kids go to school, everyone needs a break where they can relax and most importantly eat delicious food. We usually wait for weekends to make something special at home too and when the day comes, we are always in the dilemma about what to cook. Also, as these are relaxing days, we want to make something which can cover both our breakfast and lunch, which is popularly known as Brunch and does not take too much of our effort.

Holi is almost here and don't know what to make during this Holi - don't fret, we at Archana's Kitchen have the best collection of Holi Recipes. One of the most popular snacks prepared during Holi is the Gujiya. Gujiyas are known by various names in different parts of India - Ghughra in Gujarat, Karanji in Maharashtra, Karchikai in Tamil Nadu, Karjikai or Kadubu in Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh, Purukiya in Bihar and Nevri in Goa. 

Is it 4 O clock and are you craving for something chatpata? Or Are you planning a Chaat Party for Holi this year? You have arrived at the destination to find the 15 Best recipes that you could ever need to prepare chaat items at home! People from all over India love chaat and given a choice will eat them at any time of the day. Holi is just another occasion that all of us need to whip up these easy chaat recipes and delight our family and friends. 

Summer is slowly approaching and Ice creams, being everyone's favourite, is usually prepared at home during this season to beat the scorching heat. There are many types of Ice-creams that you can make but we have one which is loved by almost everyone Kulfi, which is a traditional Indian ice cream. It is a popular frozen dairy dessert from India and is very similar to western ice cream. The only difference is that, it is not whipped therefore it results in a solid, dense, but rich, luscious creamy indian dessert. Slowly and steadily, it is also becoming popular in other countries like Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Burma and Middle East.

Eating good food is like a good memory! When you eat scrumptious food, you remember it for long. And the best occasion to cook a variety of food is when there is a big festival in India. And when we talk about festival, one of the biggest Hindu spring festival Holi is just around the corner. It is a festival where friends and family get together to celebrate the festival. This festival of colours is celebrated all over India and as it is a popular festival, now-a-days, it is also celebrated in different parts of the world.

If you do not have an oven and you still want to make delectable desserts to eat after your meals, you've come to the right place. Making desserts needn't be all that difficult, all you need are the right ingredients and quantities and you are all set. The key to whipping up any dessert is to use the correct quantity of ingredients and follow the Recipe - you cannot go wrong. For any beginner, it is best to start off with these No Bake Dessert Recipes and you will be completely satisfied with the results. No bake desserts can include Tarts, Ice Creams, Truffles, Fudges, Cheesecakes, Trifles, Puddings and many more. You can prepare any one of these Recipes without the use of a Convection Oven or an OTG. They will be delicious and keep you wanting to eat more. 

Idli and Dosa are quintessential South Indian breakfast items that is eaten on a daily basis in most homes. Idlis and Dosas have even crossed over and has found a place in the breakfast menus of most Indians making it a universally (In India) accepted breakfast dish. The ease with which Idlis and Dosas can be made, the versatility of the dish that can include in itself various vegetable or ingredients in general makes it a roaring favourite.

पोरियल 'दक्षिण भारत' के तमिल नाडु की एक स्वादिष्ट रेसिपी है जिसमे सब्ज़िओ को नारियल और रोज के मसालो के साथ पकाया जाता है. यह एक सरल रेसिपी है जिसे रोज के भोजन के साथ बनाया जाता है. आप इसे अपने शाम के स्नैक्स में भी खा सकते है. अधिकतर पोरियल को त्यौहार के वक़्त पूरे भोजन के साथ बनाया जाता है जिसमे पोरियल के साथ सांबर, पचड़ी, पौड़ी, चावल और पापड़ भी परोसा जाता है. 

Rajma and Rice, is a usual comfort food amongst a lot of Indians and especially Punjabis. The soft and chewy texture of Rajma along with the tomato onion gravy flavoured with mild spices along with steamed rice keeps our tummies full and makes a wholesome meal any time of the day. But did you know that Rajma has its origins in South America and was imported by Indian traders from Peru a few hundred years ago and since then has been a favourite amongst Indians countrywide. 

With the starting of 2018, we thought we will share Archana's favourite recipes from the month. Every month we recieve many mouth watering recipes and also some of the recipes that are prepared in our Kitchen Studio. Every month we try to bring some traditional recipes and experiment with some to bring you new recipes which you can try in your kitchen and include it in your everyday meal. We here at Archana's Kitchen mainly focus on recipes which are useful to our viewers and which they find easy to make and also contains a nutritional value.

Weekend Brunch is fun, when you invite your friends or family over a delicious meal. But the most difficult thing is deciding the menu, as we are always confused between different cuisines. From Indian, Italain to Asian we have alot of options to make from. So how about making an Asian menu this time? Dumplings, gravies, Noodles and rice, there are a lot of options which you can select for your brunch. But there is one dish from the Asian cuisine which is liked by everyone, from kids to adults. It is Noodles! Tossed with different types of Asian sauce and vegetables, these noodles are surely a winner at the table. 

Chutneys are a perfect accompaniment to any breakfast dishes or appetisers in India and will be incomplete without a generous helping of it on the side. Chutneys can be prepared with any vegetable, dals, seeds or even fruits although fruit chutneys are popular mostly in the west. They are easy to prepare and can be stored in a fridge for up to 2 days, but fresh chutney always tastes better. If the main ingredient is a vegetable, it is cooked on a stovetop or pressure cooked, cooled and ground along with powders or whole spices, to add in that extra flavour and sometimes tempered with mustard seeds and urad dal. For a chutney made with greens, all ingredients are ground together without the need for it to be cooked. The name of a chutney goes by the main ingredient used in it. 

Breakfast being the most important meal of the day has to be special on a weekend, as on the weekday we don't get much time to prepare something which requires more time and effort. So as soon as our weekend starts, we plan something which is delicious and filling, so that we can go out and enjoy the remaining day without getting hungry. And when it comes to a North Indian breakfast, they make sure that it is super filling and every dish is just perfect. Well, who would want to miss such a mouth watering North Indian Breakfast?

Cookies or commonly known as biscuits in India, are baked goods that are usually eaten at tea time or as a snack. Cookies have been in existence since the time sugar was commonly available. Loved by one and all, the common ingredients in a Cookie are flour, sugar and some form of fat either oil or butter. Cookies can be crisp or chewy and they can be made in either texture by modifying the ingredients slightly. Cookies can be made crumbly or chewy or the perfect blend of both with the quantity of ingredients added. In this particular collections of cookies we are showcasing cookies that are baked without eggs. Addition of eggs to a cookie dough gives the cookie a density but the same density can be achieved without eggs as well. 

With the everyday busy schedule, we tend to miss our breakfast sometimes because we have to complete household work before we leave for office. In this hurry, we tend to eat breakfast which is not filling and lacks in the required nutrition. What if we tell you we have an option for Breakfast which is very easy to make and gets ready in no time. Cheela, is one of those recipes which you can make for your busy weekday breakfast. It is a North Indian recipes which is made of gram flour(besan) and it is made excatly like a Dosa. You can flavour it with different vegetables and masalas according to your taste and preference. If you have to make it for your breakfast, you can also chop the vegetables a night before and keep it. So, in the morning you just have to mix few ingredients in a bowl, driizle some oil on a pan, add the batter to the pan to make cheela and cook it perfectly from both the sides.