cooking for a crowd : Stress free indian recipies for hosting dinner parties

Introduction

Hosting a dinner party should be a joyous occasion, not a source of stress. In this blog, we will share a collection of stress-free recipes that will impress your guests without keeping you stuck in the kitchen all night.  These recipes are designed to be flavorful, elegant, and most importantly, easy to prepare, allowing you to enjoy the company of your guests while still serving up a memorable meal.

Quick Mattar Paneer

Ingredients:

• 1 cup paneer cubes
• 1 cup peas( boiled)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 2 cup tomato gravy
• Salt to taste
• kitchen king
  -Turmeric powder
• redmirch powder
• coriander powder.
  -garam masala
• fresh cream ( 2 tablespoon)
• coriander leaves
  Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds,onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
2. Add peas, kitchen king, turmeric powder, redmirch powder , Coriander powder and salt Mix well.
3. Add tomato gravy and cook until oil releases.
   4Add paaner cubes
   5 add fresh cream 2 tablespoon
   6add garam masala .
   7 garnish it with coriander leaves nd fresh cream
4. Serve with naan or rice.

Easy Vegetable Pulao

Ingredients:

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1 cup mixed veggies (carrots, peas, cauliflower, beans)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• water
• Salt to taste
• garam masala
• redmirch powder
  -pinch of turmeric powder
• briyani masala (Optional)

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a pressure cooker, add onion and 2 cloves, sauté until softened.
2. Add mixed veggies , red mirch powder, turmeric powder, salt
3. .Add rice and add water 2 glasses.
   4pressure cook for about 1 whistle on high flame
   5 when pressure releases add garam masala nd briyani masala and serve hot with papad.

Stress-Free Dal Fry

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked dal (lentils)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 Tomato chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• Salt to taste
• turmeric powder
• – .-redmirch powder
• coriander powder
• garam masala
• 2 tablespoons oil

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a pan, add jeera,onion , garlic and tomatoes sauté until softened.
2. Add salt, turmeric powder , redmirch powder Coriander powder
3. Add garam masala and mix well.
4. Serve with rice.

Simple Rava Dosa

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rava (semolina)
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
• Oil for greasing

Instructions:

1. Mix rava, water, salt, and cumin seeds to make a batter.
2. Heat a non-stick pan, grease with oil.
3. Pour batter and spread evenly.
4. Cook until crispy and serve with chutney and sambhar.

Easy Bhindi Masala

Ingredients:

• 1 cup ladyfingers (okra)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• Salt to taste
• turmeric powder
  -coriander powder
• redmirch powder
• amchur powder
• 2 tablespoons oil

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds,onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
2. Add ladyfingers and cook until tender.
3. Add , salt, turmeric powder, coriander powder, Redmirch powderr,amchur powder and salt. Mix well.
4. Serve with roti.

These recipes are all quick, easy, and stress-free, using common Indian ingredients and spices. They’re perfect for a busy day when you want a delicious and satisfying meal without too much fuss!

Conclusion:
With these stress-free recipes in your hosting repertoire, you can confidently entertain friends and family without the worry of spending hours in the kitchen. From the first bite to the last sip, these dishes are sure to delight your guests and leave you with the satisfaction of a successful and enjoyable dinner party. So, relax, enjoy the evening, and let these recipes help you create unforgettable moments around the dinner table. Cheers to stress-free hosting!