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                     Aloo Paratha/ Stuffed aloo paratha/ Aloo ka paratha Aloo Paratha is a popular and delicious Indian chapati stuffed with a spiced potato filling. It's a flavorful and comforting dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Here's the recipe for making Aloo Paratha. Preparation time: 15 mins Cooking time: 20 mins Total time: 35 mins Servings: 2-3 people                                             For the Dough: Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat flour 1/2 teaspoon salt Water, as needed Little oil or ghee Instructions: 1. In a mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour and salt. Gradually add water and knead the mixture into a smooth and soft dough. The dough should be pliable and not too sticky. Add more water or flour as needed to achieve the right consistency. Add little oil or ghee. 2. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for about 15-20 minutes. For the Potato Filling: Ingredients: 3 medium-sized potatoes, boiled and mashed 2 green

                          Konkani Mixed Vegetable Sukki Bhaji Konkani Mixed Vegetable Sukki Bhaji, a flavorful and dry vegetable stir-fry made with an assortment of vegetables. It is simple and easy to make with all vegetables which are there with you.  Preparation time: 10 mins Cooking time: 15 mins Total time: 25 mins Servings: 2-3 people                                          Ingredients: 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, beans, peas, potatoes, cauliflower etc.), chopped into small pieces 2 Onions chopped 5-6 garlic cloves chopped  1 tomato chopped  1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust according to spice preference) 1 tablespoon oil 1 teaspoon Dhania powder ½ teaspoon jeera powder 1/2 teaspoon kitchen king masala  Salt to taste Fresh coriander leaves, chopped (for garnish) Instructions: 1. In a pan or kadai, heat oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds. Allow them to splutter. Add chopped onions, chopped garlic and saute them well

                                   Konkani Shevya Payas/Sevai kheer Shevya Payas, also known as Shevayachi Kheer, is a delicious and traditional Konkani dessert made with vermicelli noodles (shevai) cooked in sweetened milk and flavored with cardamom and nuts. It's a popular sweet dish prepared during festivals and special occasions. Here's the recipe for Konkani Shevya Payas:                                                             Preparation time: 5 mins Cooking time: 10 mins Total time: 15 mins Servings: 2-3 people Ingredients: 1 cup vermicelli noodles (shevai) 2 cups boiled and cooled milk 1/2 cup sugar (adjust according to sweetness preference) 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder 1 tablespoon ghee (clarified butter) A pinch of saffron strands (optional, for garnish) Assorted nuts (almonds, cashews, raisins), chopped and toasted 2 cups Water (boiled) Instructions: 1. Heat a tablespoon of ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan or kadai over medium heat. Add the vermicelli noodles and roa

                           Konkani Methi Vada/ Methi vade Konkani recipe,  Methi Vada, a delicious and crispy snack made with fenugreek leaves (methi) and shallow-fried to perfection. It is prepared in konkani homes. Methi leaves are very good for health. It purifies the blood. It is a source of Vitamins and many minerals. It is prepared with ground coconut and begdi chili along with soaked rice.                                                               Preparation time: 15 mins Cooking time: 10 mins Total time: 25 mins Servings: 2- 3 people Ingredients: 1 cup fresh fenugreek leaves (methi), finely chopped 1 cup grated coconut 1 teaspoon coriander seeds ½ teaspoon split urad dal ¼ teaspoon methi seeds  1 small onion, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 3-4 bedgi chili (adjust according to spice preference) A pinch of asafoetida (hing) A small marble shaped tamarind Salt to taste ½ cup rice soaked in water Water, as needed Oil for shallow frying ½ cup rava for coating the va