SEMI HOMEMADE INDIAN DINNER PARTY MENU | INDIAN DINNER PARTY RECIPES |QUICK COOKING IDEAS FOR GUEST

paneer

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Tofu is lower in calories and offers a similar texture.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa is higher in protein, while long-grain rice is more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Turkey is leaner, and chickpeas provide a vegetarian protein.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt has more protein and less sugar.

Welcome to the channel and introduction to the semi homemade Indian dinner party menu.

Using tortillas instead of traditional dough for samosas, specifically Mission brand medium size.

Boil 4 medium potatoes and prepare frozen peas for the samosa filling.

Blend onion and tomato together to reduce cooking time.

Prepare ginger garlic paste and soak cashews in hot water for gravy.

Grind 1 tablespoon coriander seeds and red chilies for the samosa masala.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, a pinch of hing, and green chilies to sauté.

Add 1 tablespoon samosa masala and 4 boiled potatoes to the pan and mix well.

Add ½ cup green peas, salt to taste, garam masala, and amchur powder to the mixture.

Mix in chopped coriander leaves and let the stuffing cool before using.

Cut tortillas in half and use an all-purpose flour paste as glue to seal the edges of the samosas.

Deep fry the samosas on medium flame, flipping once lightly browned, ensuring they do not soak up excess oil.

Prepare sweet chutney using 6 ounces of unsweetened apple sauce, tamarind pulp, black salt, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, and sugar, adjusting sugar based on apple sauce sweetness.

Use store-bought Madras lentils for dal makhni, adding spices to enhance flavor and simmering until well combined.

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