Ingredients

8–10 small baby brinjals
3 tbsp Bharat Botanics Mustard Oil
2 tbsp roasted gram flour (besan), optional
1½ tsp coriander powder
1 tsp fennel powder
1 tsp cumin powder
½ tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp amchur powder
½ tsp garam masala
Salt to taste
1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
Fresh coriander

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Method

Method : 1. Wash and completely dry the brinjals.
2. Make two perpendicular slits in each brinjal, keeping the stem intact.
3. Mix coriander powder, fennel powder, cumin powder, turmeric, chilli powder, amchur, garam 
masala, besan and salt.
4. Add a little mustard oil to form a thick stuffing mixture.
5. Carefully fill each brinjal with the spice mixture.
6. Heat Bharat Botanics Mustard Oil in a heavy-bottomed pan.
7. Place the stuffed brinjals carefully in the pan.
8. Cover and cook on low heat, turning them gently every few minutes.
9. Continue cooking until the brinjals become tender and the masala is well roasted.
10. Garnish with fresh coriander.

Serving suggestion. Serve with hot jowar roti, sliced onions, and a bowl of plain dal for a hearty traditional meal.

Ingredients

3 medium potatoes, cubed
1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets
3 tbsp Bharat Botanics Mustard Oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 pinch hing
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tsp ginger, grated
1–2 green chillies, chopped
½ tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp coriander powder
½ tsp red chilli powder
½ tsp cumin powder
½ tsp garam masala
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander

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Method

1. Wash the cauliflower florets and potatoes and pat them dry.
2. Heat Bharat Botanics Mustard Oil in a kadai.
3. Add cumin seeds and hing.
4. Add onion, ginger and green chilli. Sauté until the onion turns lightly golden.
5. Add potatoes and cauliflower.
6. Add turmeric, coriander powder, chilli powder, cumin powder and salt.
7. Mix well and cover.
8. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
9. Remove the lid and cook for a few more minutes so the vegetables develop a lightly roasted 
texture.
10. Add garam masala.
11. Garnish with fresh coriander.

Serving suggestion. Pair with warm makki ki roti, fresh onion slices, and a glass of salted chaas for a comforting Punjabi-style meal.

Ingredients

500 g bhindi
3 tbsp Bharat Botanics Mustard Oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
½ tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp coriander powder
½ tsp red chilli powder
½ tsp cumin powder
½ tsp amchur powder
Salt to taste
1–2 green chillies, chopped

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Method

1. Wash the bhindi and dry it thoroughly. This is important for achieving a less slimy texture.
2. Cut the bhindi into thin slices.
3. Heat Bharat Botanics Mustard Oil in a wide pan.
4. Add cumin seeds and green chillies.
5. Add sliced bhindi and cook uncovered over medium heat.
6. Stir occasionally while allowing excess moisture to evaporate.
7. Add turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder, chilli powder and salt.
8. Continue cooking until the bhindi becomes tender and lightly crisp.
9. Finish with amchur powder.

Serving suggestion. Enjoy with hot thepla, garlic chutney, and a bowl of chilled chaas for a delicious Gujarati-style lunch.

Ingredients

250 g paneer, cubed
1 cup green peas, fresh or frozen
3 tbsp Bharat Botanics Mustard Oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 medium tomatoes, pureed
1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
½ tsp cumin seeds
½ tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
½ tsp garam masala
½ tsp cumin powder
1 cup water
Salt to taste
1 tsp kasuri methi
Fresh coriander

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Method

1. Heat Bharat Botanics Mustard Oil in a kadai.
2. Add cumin seeds.
3. Add onion and sauté until golden.
4. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for another minute.
5. Add tomato puree.
6. Add turmeric, coriander powder, chilli powder and salt.
7. Cook the masala until it thickens and the oil begins to separate.
8. Add green peas and water.
9. Cover and simmer until the peas are cooked.
10. Add paneer cubes and gently mix.
11. Cook for another 4–5 minutes.
12. Add garam masala and crushed kasuri methi.
13. Garnish with fresh coriander.

Serving suggestion. Serve with garlic naan, jeera rice, and a side of pickled onions for a rich and satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

For the dough
2 cups whole wheat flour
½ tsp salt
Water, as required
For a simple aloo stuffing
4 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed
1–2 green chillies, finely chopped
½ tsp cumin seeds
½ tsp coriander powder
½ tsp red chilli powder
½ tsp amchur powder
½ tsp garam masala
1 tbsp fresh coriander
Salt to taste
For cooking
Bharat Botanics Mustard Oil, as required

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Method

1. Combine wheat flour and salt.
2. Add water gradually and knead into a soft dough.
3. Cover and rest for 15–20 minutes.
4. Mix the mashed potatoes with spices, green chilli, coriander and salt.
5. Divide the dough and filling into equal portions.
6. Roll one portion of dough into a small disc.
7. Place the filling in the centre and seal the edges.
8. Gently roll into a paratha.
9. Heat a tawa and place the paratha on it.
10. Cook both sides, applying Bharat Botanics Mustard Oil as required.
11. Cook until golden brown with a lightly crisp exterior.

Serving suggestion. Pair with creamy mango lassi, homemade lime pickle, and a small bowl of fresh tomato chutney for a filling breakfast.

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