QUICK AND EASY RECIPES

Kumaoni Cucumber Raita

INGREDIENTS ( time: 5 min)

• 1 Cucumber (grated)
• 1 cup curd (yogurt)
• 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
• salt to taste
• fresh coriander leaves

Method

• Grated the cucumber and gently squeeze out excess water.
• mix curd, cucumber, salt and roasted cumin powder in a bowl.
• Garnish with fresh coriander and serve

Bhang ki Chutney

INGREDIENTS ( time: 7 min)

• 2 tbsp bhang (hemp) seeds
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 green chili
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Method

• Lightly dry-roast the bhang seeds on a pan.
• Grind roasted seeds with garlic, chili, and salt.
• Add lemon juice, mix well, and serve.

Boiled corn chaat

INGREDIENTS ( time: 5 min)

• 1 cup boiled corn
• 1 chopped onion
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Salt and chaat masala

Method

• Take boiled corn in a bowl.
• Add onion, salt, chaat masala, and lemon juice.
• Mix well and serve. 

Fruit chaat

INGREDIENTS ( time: 7 min)

• 1 apple (chopped)
• 1 banana (sliced)
• 1 orange (peeled & segmented)
• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• A pinch of chaat masala
• A pinch of black salt 

• Add all chopped fruits to a mixing bowl.
• Sprinkle chaat masala, black salt, and add lemon juice.
• Toss gently and serve fresh.

Vegetable pulao

INGREDIENTS ( time: 15 min)

• 1 cup basmati rice (washed)
• 1/2 cup mixed vegetables (carrot, peas, beans)
• 1 small onion (sliced)
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 bay leaf
• 1–2 cloves
• 1 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste
• 2 cups water 

1. Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cloves, and sliced onion; sauté lightly.
2. Add mixed vegetables and washed rice; stir for 1–2 minutes.
3. Add water and salt, cover, and cook until rice is soft and fluffy. Serve hot.