Saturday, December 27, 2014

PANEER PARATHA


Ingredients:
1. Wheat Flour -- 2Cup
2. Grated Paneer -- 3Cups
3. Chopped Green Chilli --5
4. Finely Chopped Ginger & Garlic -- 1Tbsp Each
5. Salt -- To Taste
6. Ajwain Seeds -- 1/4Tbsp
7. Cumin Powder -- 1/2Tbsp
8. Fresh Coriander Leaves (Chopped) -- 1/4Cup
9. Kasuri Methi -- 1Tbsp
10. Coriander Powder -- 1/2Tbsp
11. Garam Masala -- 1Tbsp
12. Red Chilli Powder -- 1/2Tbsp
13. Amchoor Powder -- 1/4Tbsp
14. Ghee -- To Roast The Paratha.

Method To Prepare:
1. First take the Wheat flour in a bowl, add salt and knead the dough using warm water and keep aside.
2. Now take the Grated Paneer into other bowl and add green chilli, ginger & garlic, salt, ajwain seeds, cumin powder, kasuri methi, corinader powder, amchoor powder, garam masala, red chilli powder and coriander leaves.



3. Mix everything well. Now our Paneer stuffing to make parathas is ready.


4. Take a small portion of the dough and roll it like a chapathi using rolling pin and place small portion of the paneer stuffing in the center of the chapathi.
5. Close it tightly and roll it again slowly.
6. Then place it on a hot tawa and roast nicely on both the sides by adding ghee.


7. Finally Tasty Paneer Paratha is Ready To Serve.





Tuesday, November 25, 2014

POTATO-EGGPLANT CURRY / ALOO-BAINGAN SABZI


Ingredients:
1. Small Eggplant (Cut into Cubes) -- 2Cups
2. Potatoes (Cut into Cubes) -- 1/2Cup
3. Cumin Seeds -- 1Tbsp
4. Chopped Onions -- 1Cup
5. Chopped Tomato -- 1Cup
6. Salt -- To Taste
7. Green Chilli -- 2
8. Curry Leaves -- 4-5
9. Turmeric Powder -- 1/4Tbsp
10. Oil -- 2Tbsp
11. Cumin Powder -- 1Tbsp
12. Coriander Powder -- 1Tbsp
13. Garam Masala -- 1 1/2 Tbsp
14. Red Chilli Powder -- 1Tbsp (You Can Reduce it also)

Method To Prepare:
1. First heat Oil in a pan and add Cumin Seeds, Green Chilli, Turmeric Powder and Curry Leaves.


2. When Cumin Seeds start spluttering add Chopped Onions to the pan and fry till they become translucent.


3. Then add Chopped Tomato to it and cook till it becomes soft.


4. Once the Tomatoes are soft, add Salt, Cumin Powder, Coriander Powder, Red Chilli Powder and Garam Masala.
5. Mix Everything Well.....
6. Now add Cubed Potatoes and cook for 2min.


7. Then add Cubes Eggplant Pieces.


8.  Mix everything well and Let it cook on low flame by covering it with a lid.
9. Finally Tasty Aloo-Baingan is Ready To Serve.


Enjoy it either with Roti or Hot Steamed Rice...........

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

CORN-METHI PULAO


Ingredients:
1. Methi Leaves / Fenugreek Leaves (Finely Chopped) -- 1/2Cup
2. Basmati Rice -- 1Cup
3. Corn Kernels -- 1/4Cup
4. Bell Peppers Chopped -- 1/4Cup
5. Salt -- To Taste
6. Finely Chopped Ginger & Garlic -- 2Tbsp Each
7. Green Chilli -- 4
8. Cinnamon Stick ( 1 Inch ) -- 1
9. Bay Leaves -- 2-3
10. Cashews -- Handfull
11. Cloves -- 5
12. Oil -- 4Tbsp
13. Chopped Onions -- 1/4Cup
14. Cumin Seeds -- 1Tbsp

Method To Prepare:
1. Heat Oil in a Pressure Cooker and add Cumin Seeds, Bay Leaves, Cinnamon Stick, Cloves, Green Chilli, Ginger&Garlic And Cashews.


2. Fry them for 2-3min and then add Onions and fry till they become translucent.


3. Then add Corn Kernels and Bell Peppers and Mix well.


4. After 2min add Chopped Methi Leaves and Salt. Mix everything well.


5. Now add 1Cup of Basmati Rice and 2Cups of Water to the Pressure Cooker and close it with a lid.
6. Cook upto 2 Long Whistles.
7. Finally Tasty Corn-Methi Pulao is Ready To Serve.


Monday, November 17, 2014

TINDORA CHUTNEY


Ingredients:
1. Tindora Chopped -- 2Cups
2. Coriander Seeds -- 1Tbsp
3. Cumin Seeds -- 1Tbsp
4. Salt -- To Taste
5. Turmeric Powder -- 1/4Tbsp
6. Green Chilli -- 4
7. Tamarind
8. Mustard Seeds, Curry Leaves And Red Chilli -- For Tampering
9. Oil -- 4Tbsp
10. Channa Dal -- 1Tbsp

Method To Prepare:
1. Add 3Tbsp of  Oil and add Chopped Tindora, Cumin Seeds, Coriander Seeds, Tamarind, Turmeric Powder and Green Chilli to it.


2. Cook till it becomes soft and let it cool down.
3. Then transfer everything to a blender and blend it to smooth paste.
4. Finally Tamper it with Curry Leaves, Red Chilli and Mustard Seeds and Serve with Hot Steamed Rice.
5. Tasty Tindora Chutney is Ready to Serve.....


Thursday, November 13, 2014

THAI STYLE BUTTERNUT SQUASH & TOFU CURRY


Ingredients:
1. Butternut Squash (Peeled And Cubed) -- 1Cup
2. Tofu -- 1Cup
3. Ginger And Garlic (Chopped) -- 1Tbsp Each
4. Chopped Green Bell Peppers -- 1/2Cup
5. Salt -- To Taste
6. Chopped Onions -- 1Cup
7. Coconut Milk (5OZ Tin) -- 1
8. Thai Red Curry Paste -- 2Tbsp
9. Dark Soy Sauce -- 1Tbsp
10. Olive Oil -- 3Tbsp

Method To Prepare:
1. Heat Oil in a pan and add Ginger and Garlic to it. Fry for 2min.


2. Then add Onions to the pan and fry till they become translucent.


3. Now add Butternut Squash Pieces and Green Bell Peppers.
4. Cook them for 2min and later add Coconut Milk, Thai Red Curry Paste, Soy Sauce, Salt and 1/2Cup of Water. Mix well and let it cook on low flame till the Squash becomes soft.


5. Now add Tofu Pieces to the pan and mix everything gently. 
6. Let it cook on low flame for 10-15min so that coconut milk becomes thicker.
7. Finally Tasty Thai Style Butternut Squash And Tofu Curry is Ready To Serve.


Tuesday, November 11, 2014

INSTANT RAVA IDLY


When you can make Fresh Instant Rava Idly at home why to buy the Instant Mix from the market in which chemicals will be added to make them store for years...........
Come lets see the Recipe to make Fresh Instant Rava Idly.....

Ingredients:
1. Semolina / Sooji -- 1Cup
2. Cashew Nuts (Broken into Small Pieces) -- 1/4Cup
3. Mustard Seeds -- 1Tbsp
4. Salt -- To Taste
5. Curry Leaves (Finely Chopped) -- 1/4Cup
6. Finely Chopped Ginger -- 2Tbsp
7. Curd (Yogurt) -- 1/2Cup
8. Water -- If Required
9. Oil -- 2Tbsp

Method To Prepare:
1. Heat Oil in a pan and add Chopped Curry Leaves, Cashew Nuts, Mustard Seeds and Chopped Ginger.


2. Once the Mustard Seeds start spluttering, add Sooji to it and fry till it turns to nice golden brown color.


3. Now the Rava Idly Mixture is ready. You can store this in the refrigerator for long time.
4. When you want to make Idly, take the mixture into a bowl and add Salt and Curd to it.
5. Mix well and bring to the normal Idly batter consistency.
6. Now take the idly plates and pour ladle full of batter into them and steam cook the idlies.
7. Finally Tasty Instant Rava Idly is Ready To Serve.


Serve them Hot with Coconut Chutney
  

Monday, November 10, 2014

SPINACH THALIPEETH


Ingredients:
1. Spinach Leaves -- 1Cup
2. Wheat Flour -- 1/2Cup
3. Rice Flour -- 1/2Cup
4. Gram Flour (Besan) -- 1/2Cup
5. Salt -- To Taste
6. Finely Chopped Onions -- 1/2Cup
7. Finely Chopped Green Chilli (Optional) -- 1/4Cup
8. Oil -- 1/4Cup
9. Finely Chopped Ginger -- 1Tbsp

Method To Prepare:
1. Firstly add Spinach Leaves to the pan with 1Cup of water Boiling water and blanch them.
2. Now take a bowl and add Wheat Flour, Rice Flour, Gram Flour, Salt, Onions, Green Chilli, Ginger and blanched Spinach.
3. Add required amount of water little by little and prepare the dough.
4. Apply Oil to the dough and leave it aside for 5-10min.


4. Now divide the dough into small equal portions.
5. Take a zip lock cover (Or) aluminium foil. Take small ball of the dough and spread it with your hand by applying oil.


6. Now place it on a hot tawa and sprinkle oil over it.
7. Roast it nicely on both the sides.
8. Finally Tasty Spinach Thalipeeth is Ready To Serve.......



Tuesday, November 4, 2014

KALE - QUINOA SOUP


Ingredients:
1. Kale Leaves (Finely Chopped) -- 1Cup
2. Quinoa -- 1/4Cup
3. Salt -- To Taste
4. Heavy Cream (You Can Even Use Whole Milk instead of Heavy Cream)  -- 1/4Cup
5. Chopped Onions -- 1/2Cup
6. Chopped Carrots -- 1/4Cup
7. Garlic Cloves (Chopped) -- 3
8. Green Chilli -- 2-3
9. Butter -- 2Tbsp
10. Sugar -- 1/4Tbsp

Method To Prepare:
1. First heat Butter in a pan and add Garlic Cloves and Green Chilli. Fry till Garlic turns to nice golden brown color.


2. Then add Chopped Onions to the Pan and fry till they become translucent.


3. Now add Carrots and cook till they become soft.


4. Once the Carrots are soft, add the Chopped Kale Leaves and Salt.. 


5. Cover it with a lid and cook till the Kale Leaves are cooked nicely.
6. Then let it cool down completly.
7. Now add everything to a blender and blend into smooth paste.
8. Transfer this paste to the pan again and add Heavy Cream and Sugar. 
9. Mix everything well and let it boil for 5-10 Min on low flame.
10. Finally Tasty And Healthy Kale-Quinoa Soup is Ready To Serve.


Note :  Adding Green Chilli to this Soup is Optional. The Soup tastes really good even without green chillies.

Monday, November 3, 2014

BROCCOLI CHUTNEY


Ingredients:
1. Broccoli Florets -- 1Cup
2. Chopped Tomato -- 1/2Cup
3. Channa Dal -- 1Tbsp
4. Cumin Seeds -- 1Tbsp
5. Fenugreek Seeds -- 1/4Tbsp
6. Dry Coconut Flakes / Fresh Grated Coconut -- 1/4Cup
7. Salt -- To Taste
8. Sesame Seeds -- 1Tbsp
9. Green Chilli -- 5
10. Red Chilli -- 3-4.
11. Oil -- 2Tbsp

Method To Prepare:
1. First heat Oil in a Pan and add Channa Dal, Cumin Seeds, Fenugreek Seeds, Sesame Seeds, Green Chilli, Red Chilli and Coconut.


2. Fry them till Channa Dal and other spices turn to slight brown color and then add Chopped Tomato.


3. Cook till the Tomato becomes soft. Then add the Broccoli Florets and Salt.


4. Cover it with a lid and cook till they are cooked nicely.
5. Now let it cool down completely.
6. Then add everything (Leave some of the tampering to Garnish) to a blender and blend into smooth paste.
7. Finally Garnish with the left over Tampering and Serve it with Hot Steamed Rice.
Tasty Broccoli Chutney is Ready To Serve............




Thursday, October 23, 2014

SOY - GREEN PEAS CURRY

Ingredients:
1. Soy Nuggets -- 2Cups
2. Green Peas -- 1Cup
3. Chopped Onions -- 1/2Cup
4. Chopped Tomato -- 1/2Cup
5. Curd -- 1/4Cup
6. Gram Flour (Besan) -- 4Tbsp
7. Salt -- To Taste
8. Green Chilli -- 5
9. Curry Leaves -- 5
10. Cumin Seeds -- 1Tbsp
11. Oil -- 2Tbsp
12.  Ginger-Garlic Paste -- 1Tbsp


Method To Prepare:
1. First heat Oil in a pan and add Slit Green Chilli, Curry Leaves, and Cumin Seeds.


2. Fry them for 2min and then add chopped Onions and Ginger-Garlic Paste to the pan.


3. Fry till the onions become translucent and then add chopped Tomato and Salt and cook till it becomes soft.


4. On the other hand, boil water in other pan and add the Soy Nuggets to the boiling water. Let it boil for 10min.


5. When the tomatoes are cooked well, mix Besan in the Curd and add it to the pan.


6. Mix it well and after 2min add Soy Nuggets and Green Peas.


7. Add 1/2Cup of Water and let it cook for 10-15min on low flame.
8. Finally Tasty Soy-Green Peas Curry is Ready To Serve...