Yummy Indian Veg recipes

Gobi Manchuri

2012-12-30T05:08:00.002-08:00

Gobi Manchuri :

1 Gobi (Cauliflower)
3/4 cup all purpose flour (Maida)
1 Tsp Corn Flour
2 Tsp Red chilly powder
2 Tsp finely chopped Garlic cloves
2 Tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
1 Cup finely Chopped Onions
2 Chopped green chilly
2 Tsp finely Chopped Coriander Leaves
2 Tsp Soya Sauce
3 Tsp Tomato Ketchup
2-3 Tsp Oil For Tempering
3 Cups Oil for deep fry
Salt as per taste

Method :

1) Firstly take the Gobi and separate the florets(medium size), wash them nicely ,place it in a dry cotton cloth , rub them thoroughly
and keep it in a plate so that the water dries out.
2)Then we need to take a bowl, add maida, corn flour, ginger-garlic paste, red chilly powder, salt and mix well using water so that no lumps are formed.
3)Mean while take a deep frying pan pour oil in it , once heated add onions , garlic , chilies and fry them well, then add Soya sauce and tomato sauce to it under low flame
mix it and turn off the flame.
4)Now dip the Gobi florets in the flour mixture and deep fry till golden brown.
5)now place the florets on a tissue paper so that the extra oil is soaked, then mix the florets with the sauce prepared heat it while mixing.
6)Yummy Gobi Manchuri ready to serve hot with the beautiful garnish of Coriander .

Difficulty :- Easy
Complexity :- Simple
Dish Style :- Indian.

Besan unde / Besan laddu / Bengal Gram Balls

2012-11-20T07:10:00.001-08:00

Besan laddu is a yummy and healthy for all age groups especially for children, and a very popular festival dish

Ingredients :

2 cups Bengal gram flour / besan flour / Kadale Hittu
1+1/4 cup sugar Powder
1/4 cup of Raisins and cashew nuts(Cut into pieces)
1 Tsp of Cardamom and Clove powder
1 cup ghee

Method:
1)Heat a heavy bottom pan add besan,ghee, Cardamom and Clove powder and keep stirring under low Flame.
2)the colour of the flour starts changing and when you sense a the aroma of the mixture turn of the flame.
3)Allow the mixture to cool down, then add sugar and dry fruits and nuts to it and mix thoroughly.
4)Now the mixture is ready to make Yummy laddu .

Difficulty :- Easy
Complexity :- Simple
Dish Style :- Indian
Diet :- Healthy.

Tamarind Rice

2012-11-18T02:12:00.002-08:00

Tamarind Rice is a most commonly prepared dish in south India as breakfast(when there is left over rice) or during travelling also,as it does not get spoilt .
This is a very Tangy dish, usually the gravy is prepared and stored in an air tight box.

Ingredients:

2 Cups Raw Rice / Basmathi rice
3/4 cup tamarind juice (As per your taste)
4-5 red chillies
1 Tsp turmeric powder
1 Tsp jaggery powder
1 Tsp fenugreek
1 Tsp Mustard Seeds
1 Tsp Cumin / Jeera seeds
10 curry leaves
1 Tsp Split Bengal gram / channa dal
1 Tsp Split Urad dal / Black gram
1 Tsp sesame Seeds
2 TSP Groundnut / peanuts
Handful finely chopped Coriander leaves
pinch of Hing / Asafoetida
4 Tsp Oil
Salt as per taste

Method:

1)Add the washed 2 cups of rice with 4 cups water to a cooker , Pressure Cook until 3 whistles, .
2)Once the cooker cools down, spread the rice in a plate and keep aside.
3)Now Dry roast 1/2 Tsp sesame seeds , fenugreek , Asafoetida for 2 mins and make fine powder of it..
4)Tempering is our next step where in heat oil in a pan add Mustard Seeds,Cumin /Jeera seeds,Split Bengal gram / channa dal,curry leaves,
Groundnut / peanuts, split Urad dal / Black gram,sesame Seeds,red chillies and fry for 3 mins under Medium flame.
5)When the colour of the peanuts and dal is slightly changed to brown add the tamarind juice,turmeric powder, salt,jaggery, ground powder and get it to boil.
6)We need to boil under low flame till the gravy thickens.then add the coriander leaves and turn off the flame.
7)Time now to add the grave to the cooked and cooled rice, mix thoroughly and adjust the taste as per your requirement.
8)Reheat the rice and serve Tangy "Tamarind Rice" with pickle, chips and curd.

Difficulty :- Easy
Complexity :- Simple
Dish Style :- Indian
Diet :- Healthy.

Tomato Soup

2012-11-16T03:29:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:

6 Tomatoes (Ripe)
2 Tsp finely chopped fresh Coriander leaves
5-6 pods Garlic
1" Ginger
5-6 Pepper
2 TSP Corn Flour
3 Cups Water
Salt as per taste

Method:

1) Take the Cut tomatoes in a pressure cooker along with garlic,ginger,pepper and pressure cook for whistles
2) Meanwhile prepare the corn starch by mixing corn flour with 1/4 cup of water see that no limps are present.
3)Once the cooker cools down , drain the water and keep aside. Remove the skin of the tomatoes and then grind to a fine paste .
4)Shift the grounded soup to a heavy bottom vessel add the drained water and bring it to boil ,then add the corn starch and stir well at low flame to avoid lumps formation.
5)Now add pepper powder, & salt as per the taste required and boil for 2 more mins.
6)Healthy and yummy Tomato Soup ready to serve hot along with Toasted Breads.

Difficulty :- Easy
Complexity :- Simple
Dish Style :- Indian
Diet :- Healthy.

Yellu / Ellu Unde / Til Ke laddu / Sesame Balls

2012-11-16T02:46:00.001-08:00

Health Benefits of Yellu / Ellu / Til / Sesame Seeds

sesame seeds are used in traditional medicines for their nutritive, preventive, and curative properties.
The seeds are an also very valuable source of dietary proteins with fine quality amino acids that are essential for growth, especially in children.
Sesame is among the seeds rich in quality vitamins and minerals.

Ingredients:

2 Cups Roasted/Fried Yellu / Ellu / Til / Sesame ,
1+1/2 Cup Sticky Jaggery(Jigatu Bella),
2 TSP Ghee
3/4 Cup water(Approx)

Method:

1)Take a heavy bottom Vessel add water, Jaggery and start heating until it melts and starts boiling, keep stirring occasionally.
2)We need to boil the syrup till we get right consistency, which can be checked as follows : Take a small bowl with water in it,
and when you drop the syrup it should form a ball and float on top or when the syrup is stretched in between the thumb and the forefinger should give strings.
3)Now add Yell / Til / Sesame to the syrup , mix well and Prepare undi or laddu while the mixture is hot by applying cold water or ghee to the palms.

Difficulty :- Easy
Complexity :- Simple
Dish Style :- Indian
Diet :- Healthy

Split Green gram Khichadi / Moong Dal Khichadi / Hesaru bele Khichadi

2012-11-13T23:44:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:

1 +1/2 Cup Rice (washed and drained )
1/2 Cup Split Green gram / Moong dal / Hesaru bele
1/2 " Ginger
5 Garlic pods
3/4 Tsp black Pepper
2 Tsp Cumin seeds
1 Clove
1 Cardamom
1 Onion long slices
2 Tomatoes
1/2 Cup finely chopped Coriander leaves
3 Tsp oil
Salt as per taste

For Tempering :

1 Tsp mustard Seeds
1/2 Tsp Cumin seeds
4 Curry leaves
2 red chillies
Pinch of Hing
1/2 Tsp turmeric powder

Method:

1) Initially make a paste of Ginger,Garlic pods,black Pepper,Cumin seeds, Clove, Cardamom.
2) Heat oil in cooker , add mustard Seeds,Cumin seeds,Curry leaves,red chillies,hing turmeric and split green grams and stir till the dal turns light brown.
3) Now add chopped onions and Saute till they are transparent and then add tomatoes ,once fried add the Masala paste and mix well.
4) when cooked thoroughly add 4 Cups of water, salt and allow it to boil.
5)Add rice and coriander leaved to the boiling water and pressure cook until 3 whistles.
6) Healthy and Tasty Split Green gram Khichadi / Moong Dal Khichadi / Hesaru bele Khichadi ready to serve along with Papad, lemon and ghee or with Curd Raith.

Difficulty :- Easy
Complexity :- Simple
Dish Style :- Indian
Diet :- Healthy.

Basundi / Milk Kheer / Doodh ka Kheer

2012-11-11T21:43:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:

3 cups milk
1 cup sugar(As per your taste)
4 saffron strands
1/4 Tsp cardamom powder
3 TSP Condensd milk (Optional, available in grossaries)
1/4 Cup Raisins, cashew nuts, sliced Badam

Method

1) Take a heavy bottomed pan and bring the milk to a boil .
2) Continue to boil under low flame till the volume is reduced to half, Keep stirring occasionally.
3) Add the sugar, condensed milk and cook till the milk thickens,
4) Now add cardamom powder,saffron strands,Raisins, cashew nuts, sliced badam and cook for 15 More mins.
5) Yummy ans delicious Basundi / Milk Kheer / Doodh ka Kheer ready to serve hot along with Poori / Puri.

Difficulty :- Easy
Complexity :- Simple
Dish Style :- Indian
Diet :- Healthy

Vegetable Pulav / Vegetable Pulao

2012-11-11T03:26:00.000-08:00

Ingredients:
2 cup rice washed and drained
1/2 Tsp Cumin seeds
1/2 TSP Mustard Seeds
2 cardamoms
2 cloves
3 Black Pepper
2” cinnamon stick
2 bay leaves
4 curry leaves
1" ginger
5 Pods garlic
1/2 Cup Fresh Grated Coconut
4 green chillies (long slices)
1/2 cup mint leaves/pudina
1 1/2 Tsp fresh coriander leaves
1 1/2 cups chopped mixed vegetables (cauliflower, cabbage,beans, green peas, carrots,potatoes ay veg of your choice)
4 Cups water
3 Tsp oil
salt as per taste

Method :
1) At First make a paste of garlic,ginger,Coconut,coriander leaves,Pepper,cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, an keep aside
2) Then take a cooker, add 3 Tsp oil and heat well, now add Cumin Seeds, mustard seeds, curry leaves, bay leaves and stir well.
3) After that add the mint leaves/pudina, chillies,mixed Vegetables and Saute for 2-3 mins, close the lid and allow it to simmer for 5 mins.
4) Add the coriander and mint leaves and Saute for 2-3 mins. Add the chopped mixed vegetables and cook on medium for 4-5 mins.
5) Time now to add the masala paste and stir fry for 2 mins, later add the drained rice, mix it thoroughly and add 4 Cups of water and salt.
6) Close the lid of the cooker and pressure cook until 3 whistles.
7) Once it cools down shift it to serving bowl, and Serve hot with curd Raita.

Difficulty :- Easy
Complexity :- Simple
Dish Style :- Indian
Diet :- Healthy

Shenga Undi / Ground Nuts Laddu /Peanut Sweet balls

2012-11-07T00:46:00.002-08:00

This is one of the most healthy snack rich in iron content, increases Haemoglobin and tasty as well.

Ingredients:

2 Cups Roasted Shenga / Ground nuts / Peanuts ,
1+1/2 Cup Sticky Jaggery(Jigatu Bella),
1 Tsp Cardimom Powder
1 Cup water

Method:

1)Take a heavy bottom Vessel add one cup water, 1+1/2 cup Jaggery and start heating until it melts and starts boiling, keep stirring occasionally.
2)We need to boil the syrup till we get right consistency which can be checked as follows : Take a small bowl with water in it,
and when you drop the syrup it should form a ball and float on top or when the syrup is stretched in between the thumb and the forefinger should give strings.
3)Now add the syrup to the peanuts and cardimom powder mix well and Prepare undi or laddu while the mixture is hot by applying cold water to the palms.

Difficulty :- Easy

Complexity :- Simple

Dish Style :- Indian

Diet :- Healthy

Split Green gram Salad or Hesaru Bele Kosambri

2012-11-05T22:17:00.001-08:00

Ingredients:

1 Cup Split Green gram
1/2 Cup thin and long slices of onion
1 Finely chopped chilly (optional)
1/2 Cup grated Carrot
1/2 Cup grated cucumber
1/2 Cup grated Coconut(Optional)
1/4 Tsp Oil (Optional)
1/2 cup chopped Coriander Leaves
Lemon juice
Pinch of Sugar(optional)
Salt as per taste

Method:

1. Mix Split green gram, slices of onion,grated cucumber, grated carrot,chillies,Cup grated Coconut,coriander leaves
2. Add lemon juice, sugar and salt just before you eat or serve else the mixture will become watery and will not be fresh.

Healthy and Tasty Split Green gram salad / Hesaru Bele kosambari is ready to eat, is can also be served as side dish along with chapathi and rotti along with curry.

Difficulty :- Very Easy
Complexity :- Simple
Dish Style :- Indian
Diet :- Very Healthy

Vangi bhath

2012-10-29T02:00:00.002-07:00

Ingredients:

1 Bowl Cooked Rice
3 Larg Binjals or Eggplants, cut into long Slices
3 Red Chillies
2 Tsp Urad dal(1 Tsp for powder and one Tsp for Tempering)
2 Tsp Split Bengalgram
1" Piece Cinnamon
2 Clove
1 Cardimum
2 Tsp Cumin seeds(1 Tsp for powder and one Tsp for Tempering)
1 Tsp Mustard Seeds
1/2 Cup Ground nuts or Peanuts
2 Tsp chopped Coriander leaves
6 Curry Leaves
1/2 Cup Dry coconut grated/Dessicated dry coconut
1 Tsp Tamarind Paste
1 Tsp Jaggery
3 Tsp Oil
Pinch of Hing
Salt as per taste

Method:

1)Roast all the ingredients separately and grind them to fine powder.
2)Heat oil in a pan, when it is hot add mustard seeds, cumin seeds,curry leaves, Urad dal,Ground nuts,Hing and fry for 3 mins till they turn light brown.
3)Then add brinjals, and fry till they are soft, now add salt,Tamarind Paste,Jaggery and fry for some time. then add rice and lemon juice and mix well.
4)Check the rice for salt, adjust the flavors. You can add more Vangi bhath powder at this stage if you like it more spicy.
5)Garnish with coriander and serve it with Papad and curd.

Difficulty :- Easy
Complexity :- Simple
Dish Style :- Indian
Diet :- Healthy

Chole Bhature / Chana Bhatura

2012-10-27T23:55:00.000-07:00

Ingredients for Bhature and Chole Masala :

2 Cups all purpose flour/Maida
1/4 Cup Rava /Semolina/ sooji
1 Tsp Sugar
1 Cup Yogart/ Curd
1/2 Cup Water
2 Tsp Oil for kneading the flour
2 Cups chick peas / kabuli Chana , soaked for one whole night
2 finely chopped onions
2 finely chopped Tomatoes
2 medium pieces of ginger
5-6 cloves of garlic
2 Tsp Chopped Coriander Leaves
4-5 Curry Leaves
1/2 Cup Grated Fresh coconut
2 Tsp Tamarind Paste
2 Cardimom
1 clove
2 Tsp Chole/Garam masala
2 Tsp chilli powder
1/2 Tsp turmeric powder
1 Tsp coriander powder
1 Tsp cumin seeds
1/2 Tsp Mustard Seeds
4 Tsp oil for Tempering
oil for deep-frying
Pinch of Hing
salt to taste

Method

1)Pressure cook the Kabuli Chana Upto 5-6 whistles Under medium flame, once the cooker cools down,drain the water and keep it aside.
2)Heat the oil in a heavy bottom pan, then add Mustard Seeds,cumin seeds,Curry Leaves, Hing and stir it.
3)Now add onion, Saute till the onion is golden brown, then add tomatoes, stir nicely, and allow them to fry for 3-4 mins
4)Mean while make a masala paste of Coriander Leaves,ginger, garlic,Fresh coconut,Tamarind Paste, cardimom,clove and add the frying pan
5)Stir for 2 Mins, then add Chole/Garam masala, chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt and mix well under medium flame.
6)At last Add the Chana , water as per the consistency you wish and mix well. Simmer till the masala and the Chana are mixed well.

7)For the preparation of Bhature,add the flour, Semolina/ sooji ,sugar,Yogart/ Curd, salt and knead into a firm dough by adding very less amount of water.
8)Add some oil Knead the dough till it is smooth, and rest the dough for 30 Mins.
9)Divide the dough into small balls and roll out into circles nor too thin nor too thick,they should be of medium thickness.
10)Deep fry the bature in hot oil by pressing the centre lightly so that the bhaturas puff up .
11)Yummy and tasty Chole Bhature ready to enjoy and serve along with , sliced onion and lemon wedges.

Difficulty :- Difficult
Complexity :- Complex
Dish Style :- Indian

Coconut Chutney / Kobbari Chutney

2012-10-24T01:11:00.002-07:00

Ingredients :

2 Cups cut or grated fresh Coconut
1/2 Tsp Mustard Seeds
1 Tsp Cumin/Jeera Seeds
1 Tsp Urad Dal
4 Cup Curry leaves
1/2 Tsp chopped Coriander leaves
1/2 Tsp Jaggery
2 Green chillies
1 Red chilly.
1/2 Tsp Turmeric powder
5 Garlic cloves
1/2 Tsp Lemon Juice
2 Samll pieces of Ginger
2 small pieces of Tamarind
2 Tsp oil
Pinch of Hing
Salt as per Taste.

Method :

1)Add cut or grated Coconut,Garlic cloves,Jaggery,chilly ,Ginger, jeera, tamarind,salt,in a mixy jar and grind to a fine paste by adding some water to it .
2)Tempering is our last step where in take oil in a sauce pan add oil and get it to heat then add mustard seeds, Cumin seeds, urad dal,Curry leaves, hing and turn off the flame.
3)Then add Turmeric powder, Coriander leaves, lemon Juice mix nicely allow it to cool and the add the tempering to the chutney.
4) Tasty Coconut Chutney / Kobbari Chutney is ready to taste along with chapathi,Dosa, paddu,Poori ..

Difficulty :- Easy
Complexity :- Simple
Dish Style :- Indian
Diet :- Healthy

Split Bengal Gram Pudding / Khadale bele Payasa / Chana dal Kheer

2012-10-24T00:43:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:

1 Cup Split Bengal Gram / Khadale Bele / Chana dal
1 Cup Jaggery or a little less than one cup as per your taste
2 Cups of water
1 Cup Milk
1/4 Tsp Cardimon powder
1 Tsp ghee
1/2 Cup Grated Dry Coconut
1/2 Cup Raisins and cachewnuts.

Method:

1)Pressure cook the washed Split Bengal Gram / Khadale Bele / Chana dal , up to 3 whistles under medium flame .
2)once it cools down shift the cooked dal to a heavy bottom vessel , add jaggery and cook well till the jaggery mixes thoroughly .
2)Now add Raisins ,cachewnuts, Coconut and boil for 3-4 Mins.
3)Finally add milk, cardimom Powder,boil for 2 more mins and .
4)Tasty and healthy Split Bengal Gram Pudding / Khadale bele Payasa / Chana dal Kheer ready to serve or enjoy.

Difficulty :- Easy
Complexity :- Simple
Dish Style :- Indian
Diet :- Very Healthy specially for kids.

Holige or obbattu

2012-10-23T04:20:00.001-07:00

Kadle bele Holige is a very special sweet dish prepared during festivals.
Don't be disheartened if you are not able to do it perfectly for the first time as it needs experience.
But Keep trying till you do it perfectly as practice makes us perfect.

Ingredients:
1 Cup Maida / all purpose flour
1 Cup Kadle bele / Chana dal /Split Bengal gram
1 Cup Jaggery
½ Tsp Cardamom
½ Tsp Turmeric
5-6 Tsp Oil
1 Cup Water (approximately)
1/4 Salt

Method:
1)Take Maida / all purpose flour,dal, Turmeric,Salt , 2 Tsp oil in a bowl add water and knead well. the consistency should be bit thin than what we make for chapathi's/poori's
and rest for at least an hour.
2)Then take the washed dal in a cooker add 3 Cups of water and Pressure cook under medium flame upto 3 whistles.
3)Once it cools down, drain the the water and keep it aside. This water can be used for preparing kattin saaru.
3)Now add jaggery to the cooked dal and keep stirring under low flame till the jaggery melts , then add cardamom powder and mix it .
4)Allow the mixture cool down, then grind it to a fine paste.
5)The texture of the stuffing/Hurna should not be very thin, else you will not be able to roll the Holige properly.

6)Now place Hurna in between the Dough and cover the Hurna from all sides as we prepare Aloo Parota.

7)Then roll it equally from all sides as we prepare chapathi s you can use either oil or Maida powder for rolling the stuffed balls.
8) Then put the rolled Holige on the heated Pan or tava and bake it on both the sides.

9)Tasty Holige ready to serve or enjoy with Ghee .

10)You can also eat with milk and ghee if they remain for the next day.

Difficulty :- Difficult
Complexity :- Complex
Dish Style :- Indian
Diet :- Healthy

Hesaru bele Payasa / Moong dal Kheer / Split Green Gram Pudding

2012-10-22T04:29:00.002-07:00

Ingredients:

1 Cup Split Green Gram / Hesaru Bele / Moong dal
1 Cup Sugar or a little less than one cup as per your taste
2 Cups of water
1 Cup Milk
1/4 Tsp Cardimon powder
1 Tsp ghee
1/2 Cup Grated Dry Coconut
1/2 Cup Raisins and cashew nuts.

Method:

1)Take a frying pan add 1 tsp ghee and Split Green Gram / Hesaru Bele / Moong dal , fry in medium flame till the colour changes to light brown.
2)Mean while Take water in a Vessel and get it to boil, then add the Green gram , and boil till it becomes soft.
2)Now add Sugar,Raisins ,cachewnuts, Coconut and boil for 3-4 Mins.
3)Finally add milk, cardimom Powder,boil for 5 more mins till the consistency becomes a bit thick.
4)Tasty and healthy Hesaru bele Payasa / Moong dal Kheer / Split Green Gram Pudding ready to serve or enjoy.

Difficulty :- Easy
Complexity :- Simple
Dish Style :- Indian
Diet :- Very Healthy specially for kids.

Sabudana Kheer / Sabudana payasa / Sago Pudding

2012-10-21T22:35:00.000-07:00

Prerequisites : Wash and soak Sabudana(sago) for about 20 mins, drain the water and keep it aside over night, this will give you nice and fluffy Sabudana(sago),
some times there are cases when you soak over night,then Sabudana turns into paste, so better drain the water.

Ingredients:

1 Cup soaked and drained Sabudana / Sago
1/2 Cup sugar
1 Cup water
1/2 Cup Milk
1/4 Tsp Cardimon powder
1 Tsp ghee
1/2 Cup Raisins and Cashew nuts.

Method:

1) Take water in a Vessel and get it to boil, then add the Sabudana, and boil till the look transparent.
2)Now add 1/2 Cup Sugar,Raisins and cashew nuts and boil for 3-4 Mins.
3)Finally add milk, cardimom Powder,ghee and boil for 5 more mins till the consistency becomes a bit thick.
4)Tasty Sabudana Kheer / Sabudana payasa / Sago Pudding ready to serve or enjoy.

Difficulty :- Easy
Complexity :- Simple
Dish Style :- Indian
Diet :- Healthy

Semolina Halwa / Shera / Kesari Bhath

2012-10-21T03:00:00.000-07:00

Ingredients

1 cup rava /Semolina/ sooji
1 cup Sugar or little less than one cup if you don't like too much of sweet
1/2 cup Broken cashew nuts, Almonds and Raisins
1/4 Tsp Cardamom powder
1/4 Tsp yellow colour or Saffron (Optional)
3 Tsp Ghee
3 cups Water

Method
1)Fry the rava /Semolina/ sooji by adding 2 Tsp Ghee in a frying pan under medium flame for 5 mins or till you get a nice aroma and keep aside .
2)Mean while boil 3 Cups of water in a vessel.
3)Take Sugar,rava ,broken cashew nuts, Almonds, Raisins in the plate and a start adding to the boiling water under low flame.
4)Keep stirring to avoid lumps.
5)close the lid and simmer for 5 mins.
6)Note that the you do not simmer for long time , else the dish will not be soft.
7)Yummy Semolina Halwa / Shera / Kesari Bhath ready to enjoy or Serve.

Difficulty :- Easy
Complexity :- Simple
Dish Style :- Indian
Diet :- Healthy

Semolina / Rava / Sooji Uppit

2012-10-21T00:24:00.003-07:00

Ingredients:

1 Cup Uppit Rava /Semolina/ Sooji
1/2 Tsp mustard seeds
1/2 Tsp Cumin Seeds
1 Tsp Urad dal
4 curry leaves
1 Chopped Onion

2 Chopped Tomatoes
3 finely chopped Green chillies
1/4 Tsp Ginger Paste
1/2 lemon
1/2 Sugar
Salt to taste
1/2 cup Grated coconut (optional)
2 Tsp Chopped Coriander leaves
4 Tsp Oil
1 Tsp Ghee
3 Cup Water
Salt as per taste

Method:

1)Fry the rava /Semolina/ sooji by adding 1 Tsp oil in a frying pan under medium flame fo 5 mins and keep aside .
2)Heat oil in the same pan and add Mustard seeds,Cumin seeds, Urad dal,Curry leaves and stir nicely for 3-4 Mins.
3)Add chopped Onion,green chillies and fry till it turns light brown, add tomatoes and fry for 2-3 Mins then add Ginger Paste,salt,sugar and mix well.
4)Now add 3 cups of water, mix well, and allow it to boil, then low down the flame add the fried Rava , stir it so that no lumps are formed.
5)Close the lid and simmer for 3 mins till its cooked,turn off the flame. then add 1 Tsp Ghee,lemon juice mix it thoroughly and close the lid
6)Note that the you don't Simmer for long time , else the uppit will not be soft.
7)Tasty Uppit ready to Enjoy

Difficulty :- Easy
Complexity :- Simple
Dish Style :- Indian
Diet :- Healthy

Bhendi Fry or Ladies Finger Fry

2012-10-19T01:12:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:

6-8 Tender Ladies Finger/Bhendi
1 Tsp Cumin seeds Powder
1/2 Tsp Sambar Powder
1/4 Tsp chilly Powder
1/4 Tsp Sugar
1/2 Tsp salt(As per your taste)
1/2 Tsp Lemon Juice
Oil (We can either deep fry or shallow fry, so use oil as per the method you choose)

Method:
1)Make partition of the upper layer of the Bhendi into 2 parts to fill the stuffing in between.
2)Take Cumin seeds and salt to make Powder out of it
3)Fill this powder into Ladies Finger/Bhendi and deep fry/Shallow fry in oil(I usually go for Shallow fry.)

4)Then add Sambar powder,chilly powder,sugar,Lemon Juice fry for 3 more mins and turn off the flame.
5)Tasty Bhendi Fry or Ladies Finger Fry ready to serve as a side along with Chapathi,roti,parota and Rice.

Difficulty :- Easy
Complexity :- Simple
Dish Style :- Indian
Diet :- Healthy

Mixed Vegetable Kurma

2012-10-18T00:31:00.000-07:00

For Mixed Vegetable Kurma you can use any vegetable of your choice for example Carrot,Brinjal,beans.

Ingredients:

1 Cup Chopped Potatoes
1 Cup Chopped Cauliflower
1 Cup Green Peas( Mutter)
1 chopped Onion
1 Chopped Tomato
1 Tsp Tamarind Paste
1 Tsp Sugar
1 Tsp Red chilly powder
1 Tsp Garam masala Powder
1/2 Tsp Turmeric powder
5 Garlic cloves
2 small pieces of Ginger
1/2 cup chopped Coriander leaves
1/2 Cup grated Coconut
1/2 Tsp Mustard seeds
1/2 Tsp Cumin seeds
4 Curry leaves
1 cardimom
2 cloves
1 small piece of cinnamon stick
3 Tsp oil
Salt as per taste
Pinch of Hing

Method:

1)Make a paste of Garlic,Ginger,Coriander leaves,Coconut, cardimom,cloves and cinnamon and keep aside.
2)Heat oil in a pan and add Mustard seeds,Cumin seeds,Curry leaves, Hing and stir well.
3)Now add Potatoes,Cauliflower,Green Peas( Mutter) ,chopped onions,masala paste and Cook till brown,then add tomatoes, red chilly powder, Garam masala, turmeric powder and

simmer for 5 mins.
4)Add Tamarind Paste ,salt, sugar and 2 cups water and Pressure cook on a Medium flame upto 2 whistles, till the gravy thickens
5)Hot Mixed vegetable Kurma ready to serve with chapathi, roti, Parota and Rice.

Difficulty :- Easy
Complexity :- Simple
Dish Style :- Indian
Diet :- Healthy

Gulab Jamun

2012-10-17T21:40:00.001-07:00

Ingredients:

1 cup Milk powder
1 cup Milk
1 Tsp Refined flour/All purpose flour/ Maida
1/4 Tsp Baking Soda
1/2 Tsp cardamom powder
4 Tsp Ghee
1 cup Sugar
2 Cup Oil for frying.

Method:

1. Take milk powder, All purpose flour,Baking soda,cardamom powder and ghee in a bowl and mix.
2. Heat sugar and one cup of water in a pan and cook to make a syrup.
3. Heat oil in a deep frying pan.
4. Add sufficient Milk to the milk powder mixture and knead into a soft dough. Divide the dough into small balls.
5. Deep fry these in the heated oil on low heat. When the gulab jamuns are golden brown, drain them and add to the hot syrup.
6. Delicious Gulab Jamuns ready to enjoy, If the gulab jamuns are left in the syrup for 8-9 Hrs and served, then their taste in enhanced.

Difficulty :- Easy
Complexity :- Simple
Dish Style :- Indian
Diet :- Healthy

Carrot Halwa Or Gajar Ka Halwa

2012-10-17T00:40:00.000-07:00

Servers 4 People

Ingredients:

1 Bowl Grated Carrot
1 litre Milk
1/2 Cup Clarified Butter/Ghee
1 Tsp Cardamom Powder
1/2 Cup Raisins and Cashew Nuts
2 Cups Sugar

Method:
1) Heat a frying pan add the Clarified Butter/Ghee into it, then add the Grated Carrot and stir for
5 mins in low flame.
2)Now add Milk and mix it well,we add milk to get smooth texture and flavour too.
3)Keep stirring it for some time and then add sugar,cardimom powder,Raisins and Cashew Nuts and allow it to boil so that the milk gets evaporated.
4)Yummy Carrot Halwa Or Gajar Ka Halwa ready to serve.
Note:Continuous stiring is vey important in this recipe

Difficulty :- Easy
Complexity :- Simple
Dish Style :- Indian
Diet :- Healthy

Pundi Palya or Sorrel leaves Curry

2012-10-16T22:53:00.002-07:00

Ingredients:

1 Bowl nicely Cleaned and washed Pundi/sorrel leaves
1 cup rave,
5-6 Pods garlic,
5-6 green chillies.
1/2 Cup Ground nuts
2 TSP oil,
salt as per taste

Method:

1)Pressure cook Pundi leaves, chillies and Ground nuts in water for 3-4 whistles .
2)Then drain the water and add rave, salt, mix well and cook for about 10 minutes .
3)Now add roughly smashed garlic , pour 2 Tsp above the garlic close the lid and simmer for 5 Mins, stir it and leave it on low flame for 5 more Mins.
4)Typical North Karnataka Pundi Palya or Sorrel leaves Curry ready to serve with hot Jolada Rotti and Onions.

Difficulty :- Easy
Complexity :- Simple
Dish Style :- Indian
Diet :- Healthy

Soya Chunks And Rajma Masala Curry

2012-10-16T03:20:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:

1 Cup soaked and boiled Rajma /Kidney Beans (Soak it for one night and pressure cook for 8-9 whistles)
5-6 soaked Soya Chunks( Soak the chucks for 20 mins then squeeze the chunks)
1 chopped Onion
1 Chopped Tomato
1 Tsp Red chilly powder
1 Tsp Garam masala Powder
1/2 Tsp Turmeric powder
5 Garlic cloves
2 small pieces of Ginger
1/2 cup chopped Coriander leaves
1/2 Cup grated Coconut
1/2 Tsp Mustard seeds
1/2 Tsp Cumin seeds
4 Curry leaves
1 cardimom
2 cloves
1 small piece of cinnamon stick
3 Tsp oil
Salt as per taste
Pinch of Hing

Method:
1)Make a paste of Garlic,Ginger,Coriander leaves,Coconut,cardimom,cloves and cinnamon and keep aside.
2)Heat oil in a pan and add Mustard seeds,Cumin seeds,Curry leaves, Hing and stir well.
3)Now add the Soya chunks ,chopped onions,masala paste and Cook till brown,then add tomatoes, red chilly powder, Garam masala, turmeric powder and simmer for 3 mins.
4)Add the boiled Rajma,salt and 2 cups water and cook on a low flame for about 15 minutes, till the gravy thickens
5)Hot Soya chunks and Rajma Masala Curry ready to serve with chapathi, roti, Parota and Rice.

Difficulty :- Easy
Complexity :- Simple
Dish Style :- Indian
Diet :- Healthy