1. Haldi Wala Dudh
Ingredients / सामग्री
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Milk / दूध: 1 cup (250 ml)
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Turmeric powder / हल्दी पाउडर: 1/2 tsp (या 1 inch ताजी कच्ची हल्दी, कद्दूकस की हुई)
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Black pepper powder / काली मिर्च पाउडर: 1 pinch (काली मिर्च हल्दी में मौजूद करक्यूमिन के अवशोषण को 2000% तक बढ़ा देती है)
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Sweetener / मिठास (Optional): 1 tsp Honey or Jaggery (शहद या गुड़)
Step-by-Step Recipe
i. Heat the Milk: Pour 1 cup of milk into a small saucepan and heat it on medium flame.
ii. Add Spices: Stir in the turmeric, black pepper.
iii. Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for 3–4 minutes to let the flavours infuse.
iv. Strain & Sweeten: Turn off the heat and strain the milk into a mug. Let it cool slightly, then stir in honey or jaggery (avoid adding honey to boiling milk).
v. Serve: Drink warm, preferably before bedtime.
2. Khapli Atta Bati Recipe
Ingredients / सामग्री
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Kisanveda Khapli Flour (Emmer Wheat) / खापली गेहूं का आटा: 2–3 cups
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Fresh Curd / ताजा दही: 1/2 cup (makes the batis tender inside)
- Desi Ghee / देसी घी (Moyen & Topping): 3–4 tbsp + generous melted ghee for serving
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Cumin Seeds / जीरा: 1/2 tsp
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Fennel Seeds / सौंफ: 1/2 tsp
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Rock Salt / सेंधा नमक: 1/2 tsp (or to taste)
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Water / पानी: As needed for kneading
Step-by-Step Method
i. Dry Mix (Images 1 & 2): In a large brass parat, take stoneground Khapli flour. Add cumin seeds (jeera), fennel seeds (saunf), and salt. Mix thoroughly by hand.
ii. Moisturize with Curd & Water (Images 3 & 4): Make a well in the center of the flour. Add fresh curd, a dash of melted ghee, and water gradually. Rub and crumble the flour into a coarse, wet-sand consistency before coming together.
iii. Knead & Shape (Image 5): Knead into a firm, non-sticky dough. Pinch off portions and roll them smoothly between your palms into firm, round bati balls.
iv. Slow-Roasting on Chulha / Clay Stove (Image 6): Place the batis on a hot cast iron tawa over a wood-fire chulha (or oven/tandoor). Cook on low embers, turning regularly to get an even, golden-crusted bake.
v. Ghee Infusion & Serve (Image 7): Crack open the top center of each hot bati with your thumb or spoon, creating a cup, and ladle hot golden desi ghee straight into the core until fully saturated. Serve hot.
3. Crispy Onion Pakoda / प्याज के पकोड़े (Kanda Bhaji)
Ingredients / सामग्री
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Onions / प्याज: 3 large (thinly sliced lengthwise / पतले लंबे कटे हुए)
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Besan / बेसन (Gram Flour): 1 cup
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Rice Flour / चावल का आटा (for extra crispiness): 2 tbsp
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Green Chillies / हरी मिर्च: 2 (finely chopped / बारीक कटी)
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Ginger / अदरक: 1 tsp (finely chopped or grated / कद्दूकस किया हुआ)
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Ajwain / अजवायन (Carom seeds): 1/2 tsp (crushed between palms)
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Turmeric Powder / हल्दी पाउडर: 1/4 tsp
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Red Chilli Powder / लाल मिर्च पाउडर: 1/2 tsp
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Fresh Coriander / हरा धनिया: 2 tbsp (chopped)
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Salt / नमक: to taste
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Hot Oil / गरम तेल: 1 tbsp (for the mixture) + oil for deep frying
Step-by-Step Recipe
i. Sweat the Onions: Place thinly sliced onions in a mixing bowl. Add salt, green chillies, ginger, ajwain, turmeric, red chilli powder, and coriander. Squeeze and massage the onions well with your hands for 2 minutes to release their natural moisture.
ii. Make the Coating: Add besan and rice flour to the onions. Mix thoroughly without adding extra water; the moisture from the onions is usually enough to form a thick, light coating around the slices. Stir in 1 tbsp of hot frying oil for extra crunch.
iii. Heat the Oil: Heat cooking oil in a deep kadai/pan on medium-high flame.
iv. Fry to Golden Perfection: Drop small, loose clusters of the onion mixture into the hot oil. Do not shape them into dense balls. Fry on medium heat until golden-brown and crisp on all sides (3–4 minutes).
v. Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve piping hot with mint-coriander chutney, sweet tamarind chutney, and masala chai.