Riya's Cook Book

Modak is an Indian traditional sweet   popular in the states of Maharashtra and Goa.  It is considered one of the favorite religious dishes of  L ord Ganesha and therefore most of the people in this region prepare this dish in Ganesha festival.   The sweet filling inside consists of freshly grated  c oconut  and  J aggery , while the outer soft shell is made from r ice Flour . Now a days there are many variants of Modak are being prepared, Steamed and Fried Modak etc. Today I am going to share recipe of Steam Modak which is more authentic. Serving: 04 Person Cooking time: 45 Minutes                                                            What we Need: Rice Flour-11/3 Cup Milk-1/2 Cup Ghee-1 tsp Grated Coconut-3/4 Cup Grated Jaggery-1/2 Cup Preparation:   Take kadhai and he...

Brinjal/ Egg plant Pakoda recipe   is one of the easy home made Pakora recipe There are occasions when I make Pakoras. Its really cool snacks option with evening cup of tea for the rainy season.  Rain,Pakoras and Cup of hot tea are a never fail combination. Serving: 03 Person Cooking time: 15 Minutes                                                            What we Need: Long slender Brinjal-2-3 pcs Besan-1/2 Cup Rise Flour-1/2 Cup (Good to have somewhat coarse finish Rice flour, not very fine one) Oil for deep frying  Kalonjee/ Kalojia-1/2 Tsp Turmeric-1/2tsp Green Chilli paste- 1 Tsp Edible Soda- 1 pinch Salt to taste Preparation:    First wash the long slender Brinjal in running water and bisect them in length wise.  Then take a particular section cut them as shown in image.  Prepare the batter w...

Egg Masala or Dim kasha is another delicious recipe from Bengali cuisine. It is similar to masla Egg which is thick gravy based. This can go very well go with Rice or Roti. Serving: 03 Person Cooking time: 30 Minutes                                                            What we Need: Egg- 4 pcs. Potato-1 pcs.  (Big Size) Onion-3 Medium Size Turmeric-1 Tsp  (1/2 for cooking and 1/2 for marinate process) Cumin Powder-1 tsp Dhonia powder-1tsp Jeera (Cumin Seed)- 1/4 Tsp for thadka Green chilli-3-4 nos.  (3 for Paste) Mustard oil-3/4 Cup  (However you can take clear oil too) Red chilli powder-1/4 Tbs Ginger & Garlic Paste-1 tsp Whole Cardamom-2 pcs Whole Lang-2 pcs bay leaf-2 pcs Cinnamon-1 small stick for thadka Dry Red Chilli-1 pcs for thadka Cardamom & Cinnamon Powder together-1/2 tsp Salt to taste Prep...

Malpua is also known as Pancake, It is very much popular dessert in Eastern as well as western region of India. However preparation is different. In Bengal we prepare the Malpua during Lord Krishna Janmashtami and offer them as bhog. Today I am sharing of the type will come with more variant preparation in future. Serving: 03 Person Cooking time: 30 Minutes                                                            What we Need: Flour/ Maida- 1  Cup Sooji/ Semolina-1/4Cup Sugar-  1/4 Cup Coconut chopped thin diced-1/4Cup  Soda-  A pinch off  Salt-A Pinch off Sauf / fennel seeds-1/2tsp Clear Oil-2  Tbs Preparation:   First we have to soak the 1/4 cup Semolia /Sooji for at-least 30 minutes. Then take a bowl, Prepare the batter by mixing Maida 2cup, Sooji 1/4cup, Sugar 1/4cup with some water. Add water ...

Matki / Moth beans is one of the popular food ingredients in Maharashtra. It does have lots of health benefits.  Therefore, its recommended for all age group people to include in their meal. There are different ways that you can prepare dish with Matki/ Moth beans. I am sharing my way of Matki/ moth beans ki sabji. You can enjoy this dish with Roti/ chapati in Morning breakfast or in evening meal. Serving: 03 Person Cooking time: 30 Minutes                                                            What we Need: Green Whole Matki/ Moth Beans- 1/2 Cup Onion-1 Medium Size, Finely chopped Curry leaves-4-5 Lemon juice-1 Tsp Green chilli-2, Finely chopped Garlic-5 cloves chopped Turmeric-1 Tsp  Jeera (Cumin Seed)-1/2 tsp  Oil-2 Tsp Salt to taste Preparation:   First  take 1/2 cup of Matki / M oth beans, w...

Masala Bhat is one of the of the famous  M aharashtrian  recipe. This recipe is prepared by almost in every occasion of party time  by local folks.It is easy, delicious and one pot meal with wholesomeness with lots of green vegetables. This recipe can be made in Rice cooker or in a kadhai. It is also vegetarian recipe and can be eat in lunch as well as in dinner time. The beauty of this dish, that you dont need to prepare any side dish. Can be served with Raita / Koshimbir or green salads. What we Need: Basmati Rice- 1 1/2 Glass (you can also take normal rice too) Carrot-1/4 Cup raw Beans-1/4 Cup raw Cauliflower-1/2 Cup Green Peas-1/4 Cup Capsicum-1 small size Finely chopped Peanuts- 1/4 Cup Onion-3 pcs Medium size- Finely Chopped Garlic and Ginger paste-1 1/2 Tsp Tomato-3/4 Cup (2 medium size Finely Chopped) Jeera Powder-1 Tsp Coriander Powder-1 1/2 tsp Garam masala-1 Tsp Green chilli paste -1 Tsp Cardamom- 3-4 pcs Cinnamon- 3 Stick Lon...

Pumpkin flowers or Kumro phul is one of the favorite food item.  It is one of the favorite food starter  in Bengali cuisine.  But now a days its almost forgotten  recipe. So today i am sharing this recipe which can be very simple and quick to make. It is pure vegetarian  recipe. Serving: 3 Person Cooking time: 15 Minutes                                                            What we Need: Rice flour-1.5 Cup Besan-1/2 Cup Kalonji-1/2 tsp Green chilli pate-1/2 tsp Turmeric-1/4 tsp Salt to taste Oil to fry-2 Cup Preparation:   Cut the stem of the flowers and wash them gently and rinse the water. Keep them aside and wait till all flowers gets fried up. Take 2 cup oil and heat it up. Oil qty to be adjusted based on qty you need. as we required for deep fry.  Now we have to prepare the batter usin...