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Masala Idli Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (R.K) — Mon, 14 May 2012 05:06:59 PDT

Masala Idli is instant recipe that you can use leftover Idlies. Masala Idli is healthy and tasty breakfast can be ready in just 10 mins. Try this Indian Masala Idli recipe by following our simple method.

Serves: 2-3 persons

Cooking Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

7 Idlis (ready or leftover)
2 green chilies (Chopped)
Small cube of ginger (grated)
1 onion, (finely chopped)
1 tomato, (finely chopped)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp coriander powder
pinch of garam masala (optional)
1/2 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
salt to taste

For tempering:

1 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
12-15 curry leaves

For Garnishing:

Coriander leaves, (finely chopped)

Method:

Heat oil in a cooking vessel, add the mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add the curry leaves and saute.
Add the green chilies and grated ginger and saute for few secs.
Add the chopped onions and saute on medium heat for 3-4 mts. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder and garam masala. Mix it well.
Add the chopped tomatoes and saute for 5 mts till oil separates. Add the crumbled idlis and mix. Saute for 2 mts. Add lemon juice and mix. Turn off heat.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
Serve hot.

Instant Bread Chilla Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (R.K) — Wed, 09 May 2012 03:45:02 PDT

Bread Chilla is very uncommon and instant recipe. It is perfect time saving and tasty breakfast for most of the working women families. Try these simple and easy steps to make Bread Chilla in Indian Style. Serve hot this Bread Chilla with green chutney or Tomato Ketchup.

Servings: 2

Cooking Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

1 cup - Besan
3 tsp - Sooji/rawa
4 slices of Bread
1 Onion (finely chopped)
1 Tomato (finely chopped)
2 Green chillies (chopped)
1/2 tsp - Ginger paste
1/2 tsp - Red chilli powder
1/2 tsp - Chat Masala
1/2 tsp - Carom seeds (ajwain)
Cilantro finely chopped
Salt to taste
Oil

Method of making Bread Chilla:

Mix besan, sooji, red chilli powder, chat masala, ajwain, salt, green chillies, ginger paste, cilantro in one bowl.
Add water and make a smooth batter.
Add chopped onions and tomatoes. Mix well
Now take a slice of breads and cut it into two pieces.
Take one piece and apply batter on both the sides of the bread
Heat a non stick pan on medium flame. Put the coated bread and sprinkle some oil.
When cooked turn over and again sprinkle oil.
Cook the other side too till crispy and golden brown.
Serve hot.

Sweet Corn (Makai) Bhel Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (R.K) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:43:18 PDT

Sweet Corn (Makai) Bhel is very easy to make and its very tasty. With the taste of tangy and sweet tamarind chutney, this would be your perfect evening snack. Most of the ingredients used are available handy and very minimal work to do to make it. Try our simple steps t make Sweet corn bhel.

Ingredients:

1 cup - Corn niblets
1 chopped Tomato
1 Boiled Potato (chopped)
1 chopped Onion
3 chopped Green chillies
1 tsp Chaat masala
1 tbsp Green chutney
1 tbsp Sweet tamarind chutney
1/2 tsp Lemon juice
Salt to taste
Sev for garnish
Fresh coriander (chopped)

Method:

Boil corn niblets. Drain and remove excess water.
In bowl, mix corn niblets, onion, tomato, potatoes, chaat masala, green chillies, green chutney, tamarind chutney, coriander well.
Add lemon juice, salt and mix.
Sprinkle sev and serve immediately.

Indian Rajma - Red Kidney Beans Curry Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (R.K) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:02:41 PDT

Rajma Curry (Red Kidney Beans Curry) is very popular North Indian cuisine. Serve Rajma with plain boiled rice as Rajma-Chawal is mouth watering combination. Rajma curry is very popular dish especially in every home in Punjab.

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

2 cups - red kidney beans soaked overnight
2 medium onion(s) finely chopped
2 bay leaves (optional)
1 tbsp finely chopped ginger
1 tbsp garlic paste
½ tbsp asafoetida
½ tbsp turmeric powders
1 tbsp cumin seeds
2 tbsp red chilli powder
2 big sized tomatoes (finely chopped)
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp cumin powders
2 tbsp coriander powder
3 tbsp oil
Salt to taste
Finely chopped coriander leaves (for garnishing)

Method of making Rajma Curry:

Drain the soaked red kidney beans and wash them well. Place them in a pressure cooker (for speedy cooking). Add the water and some salt. cook on high level. After one whistle, cook it on low level for about 10 minutes or till the beans are soft.
Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pan on medium level and crackle the cumin seeds. Add the bay leaves (optional), asafoetida and chopped ginger-garlic. Fry briefly. Add the chopped onions and fry till they are golden brown.
Add all the spice powders except Garam Masala and Cumin powder. Add the chopped tomatoes. Fry till the oil separates. Add the cooked red kidney beans along with its stock, sprinkle salt, mix well and cook on medium level for about 15 minutes.
Add the Garam Masala and Cumin Powder. Cover and cook on medium level for about 5 minutes.
Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves.
Rajma Curry is ready to serve with hot boiled rice.

Indian Aloo (Potatoes) Chaat Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (R.K) — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 04:54:03 PDT

Indian Aloo Chaat is tasty yummy and tangy dish; you can make it spicy as per your choice. Aloo chaat is the choice of all Indians either young or old. For all those who love it the spicy way, you can adjust the taste. Follow the simple steps for making Aloo chaat and I am sure it will come out very tasty and you will just love it.

Ingredients:

3 - Aloo (potatoes) / peeled
Oil for frying
1/2 tsp - Red chilli powder
1 tsp - Roasted cumin powder
1 tsp - Chaat Masala
Salt to taste
1 - Onion / finely chopped
1 - Tomato / finely chopped
Chopped Coriander Leaves
Tamarind Chutney
Mint Chutney
Fresh pomegranate seeds (Optional)
Sev (Indian Savory Snack) (Optional)

Method of making Aloo Chaat:

Take peeled aloos and dice them into approx 1 inch small cubes.
Take a pan/wok and heat oil in it. Now add aloo to it and deep fry them till they become golden brown in colour. Drain them on an absorbent paper. Keep aside.
Now take a bowl and put the fried aloos (Potatoes) in it. Now toss them with cumin powder, red chili, salt and chat masala.
In that mixture add tamarind chutney and mint chutney and mix them well.
Garnish it with Coriander leaves, chopped onion, fresh pomegranate seed and chopped tomato
Now Aloo chat is ready to be served.

Indian Sarson ka Saag Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (R.K) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:29:39 PST

Sarson ka Saag is Punjabi Recipe; taste so good with Makki ki roti. It is very healthy recipe, because it is prepared by the combination of mustard greens and spinach that are rich in Vitamin A. Try out this Indian Sarson ka Saag Recipe with our some simple steps.

Ingredients:

2 bunches - Mustard Leaves
1 bunch - Spinach
2 cups - Water
1 tbsp - Oil
2 medium - Onions (chopped)
2 medium - Tomatoes (chopped)
1 tbsp Ginger (minced)
1 tbsp - Garlic (minced)
Salt to taste
Red Chili Powder to taste
1 tsp - Garam Masala

For Garnishing:

1 tbsp - Oil
1 small Onion chopped
1 small Tomato chopped

Method:

Wash Mustard Leaves and Spinach well to remove any dirt and grit. Remove tough stalks from the Mustard Leaves and Spinach and roughly chop.
Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a large pot. Add Mustard Leaves and Spinach and cook uncovered for approx 20 mins or until Mustard Leaves are tender. Drain the leaves in a colander and allow them to cool before pulse grinding them in a food processor. Reserve liquid in case it is required to use later.
Heat 1 tbsp Oil in a pan and add chopped Onions and 1/2 tsp of salt. Cook until onions are translucent. Add minced Ginger and Garlic and cook until onions are golden brown. Add chopped Tomatoes and cook until oil separates from the mixture.
Add Mustard/Spinach Leaves, Salt, Red Chili Powder and Garam Masala. Mix well and cook for 4-5 minutes. If needed, you can add some of the reserved liquid or fresh water for a little moisture.
Remove Saag into serving dish. In the same pan, heat 1 Tbsp Oil and fry Onions for garnishing until light brown. Add Tomatoes reserved for garnishing and lightly cook. They should not get mushy. Pour Onion and Tomato mixture over the Sarson ka Saag and serve hot with roti or naan. Its goes very well with Makki ki Roti. For better taste add butter to the saag at the time of serving.

Masoor Dal Fry (Red Lentil Curry) Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (R.K) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:54:42 PST

Indian Masoor Dal Fry is Very easy to make and its very healthy dish. Masoor Dal tastes well with plane boiled rice. It also goes well with Roti; don't forget to put spoon of Ghee in bowl when serving Masoor Dal Fry for heavenly taste.

Servings - 4

Ingredients:

1 cup Whole Masoor dal (Red Lentil)
1 Onion chopped
1 Tomato (pureed or chopped)
4 cloves Garlic chopped
1/2 tsp Ginger paste
1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
2 chopped Green chillies
5 Curry leaves
1/2 tsp Garam masala
1/2 tsp Red Chilli powder
Hing a pinch
2 tbsp Butter (Ghee)
1 tbsp Oil
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp Lemon juice
1/2 tsp Kasoori methi
Coriander finely chopped

Method:

Soak the masoor dal for atleast 2 hrs.
Pressure cook the dal with salt until 4 whistles.
Heat butter(Ghee) and oil in a pan. Add cumin and mustard seeds.
Once they sizzle add hing, ginger, garlic, green chillies, curry leaves.
Saute for a min and add onions and Sauté till it turns golden brown.
Add tomato puree. Mix well. Adjust salt
Add Red chilli powder and garam masala. Cook till oil leaves the masala.
Add boiled dal with lemon juice and kasoori methi
Simmer on low heat for 10 mins
Garnish with coriander leaves.
Serve hot.

Moong Daal Kadi Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (R.K) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:09:44 PST

Moong Dal Kadi is pretty different Kadhi recipe. In india Normal Kadi (Made only from Besan / Gram Flour) which is very popular and people eat with rice, but this Monng Dal Kadhi is made with Moong dal and Yogurt, it taste very delicious and its healthy. Try our easy and simple recipe of Moong Dal Kadhi and please comment how does it come out in taste.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup whole green grams (moong dal)
1 cupsSkimmed milk yogurt (Curd)
2 tbsp Gram flour (besan)
Salt to taste
1/4 tbsp Turmeric powder
1 tbsp Ginger paste
1 tbsp Green chilli paste
1 tbsp Sugar
1 tbsp Oil
Asafoetida a pinch
1/2 tbsp Mustard seeds
1/2 tbsp Cumin seeds
Cloves 3-4
Cinnamon 1- inch stick
1/4 tbsp Fenugreek seeds (methi dana)
8-10 Curry leaves

Method:

Soak the moong dal in two cups of water for about an hour.
Drain, add two cups of water and salt and boil till the grams become soft.
Take yogurt in a bowl. Add salt, gram flour, turmeric powder, ginger paste, green chilli paste and whisk well. Add sugar and one cup of water and mix again.
Heat oil in a pan. Add asafoetida, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, cloves, cinnamon, fenugreek seeds, curry leaves and saute.
Add the yogurt mixture and cook till the gram flour gets cooked.
Add a little water to correct the consistency.
Add the grams and cook for three to four minutes on medium heat.
Serve hot.

Instant Bread Upma Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (R.K) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:11:39 PST

Bread Upma is a good tasty recipe to be served as breakfast. Bread Upma, can be done with 1-2 days old bread and your choice of vegetables.

INGREDIENTS:

3-4 bread slices
1 - Onion finely chopped
2 - Tomatoes finely chopped
¼ tsp - mustard seeds
Few leaves of curry patta
1tbsp - oil
1 - green chilli cut in small pieces
Salt to taste
¼ tsp - turmeric powder
¼ tsp - coriander powder
¼ tsp - red chilli powder
For garnishing - coriander leaves (finely Chopped)

METHOD:

In a pan put oil, let it heat then add mustard seeds and curry patta and green chilli.
Stir for a min till mustard seeds splutter.
Put chopped onion pieces and let them turn bit pink.
Then put cut tomato pieces and stir again for a min.
Next put 1cup of water, stir and add salt and other spices.
Let it cook for few minutes till tomatoes soften. While its still watery break bread pieces by hand and put in the pan.
Stir it and bread would take up all the water making it soft.
Stir some more till it comes to required thick consistency.
Bread upma is ready, serve it in plate. Put coriander leaves to garnish and serve hot.

Optional:

you can add ginger garlic paste with onion and add some more vegetables if you prefer.

Tips:

I have kept it mild but you can increase the chilli if you want it more hot. This above recipe serves one. Increase quantities if you want to make more.

There is a dry upma method too and in that no tomatoes or water is used but it’s too dry so I prefer the one with gravy.

Originally Posted By Meena

Source: chattersmusings.blogspot.com

Grilled Brinjal Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (R.K) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 03:57:10 PST

Grilled Brinjal is uncommon vegetarian recipe and it had spicy charred taste along with all nutritional value of Brinjal. Try our simple and easy recipe steps and you will have crispy delicious Grilled Brinjal in just 15 mins time.

Ingredients:

4 - Brinjals
2 pinch - Turmeric powder
1/2 tsp - Pepper powder
1/2 tsp - Red chilly flakes
1/2 tsp - Gram Masala
4 - Crushed garlic
2 tsp - Olive oil

Method:

Slice brinjal in a round shape Please make sure do not peel or make it too thin.
Marinate with all the above masala and keep it for some time.
Smear little olive oil in the baking tray and little on the brinjals
Grill for 10mts and its ready.
Serve hot and crispy.

Badam (Almond) Burfi Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (R.K) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 06:58:54 PST

Badam (almonds) burfi is delicious Indian sweet. There are so many sweets which are made in India on festivals and occasions, and it represents the spirits to celebrate. The Badam Burfi is very easy to make and it needs only basic ingredients. Follow our simple steps and enjoy the delicious Badam Burfi.

Ingredients:

1 cup whole almonds
1 cup sugar
Pinch of Cardamom powder (ilaichi powder)
2 tablespoons butter or ghee (clear butter)
1/3 cup milk

Method:

Soak the almonds in water for 1 hour.
Peel off the skin of soaked almonds and grind them with little milk to form a thick paste.
Add sugar in it and mix it well.
Heat the ghee and pour over it sugar and almond’s mixture and cook it until it gets thick and leaves the side of the pan.
Add cardamom powder, mix and pour the mixture over any greased square dish or steel pan and smooth its surface with butter knife.
Cut it in square shape when warm and let it cool.
When cooled, take out the squares and serve them by sprinkling grounded almonds over them.

Tamarind Rice Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (R.K) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 04:44:05 PST

Tamarind Rice is very easy to make. This is very uncommon recipe of rice. It is very popular in South Asian kitchens. Tamarind contains many health benefiting essential volatile chemical compounds, minerals, vitamins and dietary fiber. Try out this healthy rice recipe by following easy steps.

Servings - 3

Ingredients:

2 cups - Boiled Rice
1/2 cup - Tamarind juice
1 tbsp - Peanuts
1 tbsp - Chana Dal
1/2 tsp - Mustard seeds
1/2 tsp - Fenugreek seeds
2 Whole red chillies
8 Curry Leaves
2 Green Chillies (chopped)
Asafoetida (Hing) pinch
Turmeric Powder pinch
1/2 tsp - Red Chilli powder
1/2 tsp - Coriander powder
1/2 tsp - Cumin powder
Salt to taste
2 tbsp Oil

Method:

Heat oil in the pan and add whole red chillies
Add mustard seeds and once they splutter add fenugreek seeds, chana dal and peanuts
Cook on medium flame to prevent burning
Add curry leaves, chopped green chillies and hing.
Add turmeric and mix well
Then add the tamarind juice and red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and salt
Cook the gravy till oil oozes out
Add boiled rice to the tamarind gravy and mix well
Serve hot.

Paneer Kheer Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (R.K) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 07:21:03 PST

Paneer Kheer is a creative approach to making kheer. Kheer is traditional desert. Paneer is an Indian cottage cheese, made by curdling milk and hanging the milk. Paneer can be converted into a variety of delicacies one of which is Paneer Kheer. Making Paneer Kheer is very easy and simple, follow the below steps to make it.

INGREDIENTS:

1 ¼ cup - Paneer (Grated)
1 lts - Full cream milk
2 cups - Sugar
1 tsp - Cardamom powder(Elachi powder)
¼ cup - Almonds coarsely ground
1/4 cup - Cashew nuts (chopped)
Saffron (kesar) optional

METHOD:

Grate the paneer coarsely with the help of a grater or a food processor.
Bring the milk to boil and add sugar and stir.
Add cardamom powder and the rest of the dry fruit nuts along with the paneer.
Boil the mixture for 10 minutes in slow fire.
Remove from flame and leave it to cool.
Garnish with nuts and edible silver paper.
The Kheer can also be served along with fresh cream and roasted dry fruits for added effect.
Serve chilled.

Carrot Pudding with Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (R.K) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 07:15:24 PST

Carrot pudding is a very popular Indian dessert, also known as Gajar Halwa. It can be made with many variations according to the different milk product i.e. Milkmaid, Khoya Or Condensed Milk or the combination of any of them. Serve warm Carrot pudding with Vanilla ice cream for delicious taste.

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

2 cups shredded carrots
2 cups milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter (Ghee)
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
chopped roasted nuts(cashew, pistachio, almonds - To garnish)

Method:

Boil the milk on medium-high heat in a non-stick pan until it is reduced to about to 1 cup. Stir often to ensure the milk does not burn in the bottom of the pan. Set aside.
Melt the butter in a frying pan on medium heat.
Add the shredded carrots and stir-fry for about seven to eight minutes.
Carrots should be tender and slightly changed in color.
Add the milk and cook until the milk dries. This will take about eight to ten minutes.
Next add the sugar, and cardamom powder and stir-fry for another three to four minutes until the halwa starts to leave the side of frying pan.
Garnish with nuts.

Tips:

Cook the carrot pudding a little more and pour on a greased plate. Spread the halwa until it is flat and 3/4 inch thick. After it cools, cut in squares. Garnish with cashew nuts or sliced almonds.
Carrot Pudding can be refrigerated for up to one week.
Serve Carrot Pudding with vanilla ice cream.

Aloo Bhindi Masala (Spicy Potatoes & Okra) Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (R.K) — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 03:56:42 PST

Aloo Bhindi Masala or Spicy Okra is a delicious Indian vegetarian recipe which is very simple and easy to prepare. It makes use of a wide range of spices which is able to create a unique and magnificent fusion of flavors. This Bhindi Masala recipe is best served with hot rice or chapati. This Aloo Bhindi Masala recipe is great for bhindi lovers.

Servings: 3

Ingredients:

500 grams small bhindi (okra)
2 onions, finely sliced
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 Medium sized boiled potatoes (Make medium pieces)
1/4 cup of oil
3/4 tbsp red chilli powder
1 tbsp amchur powder (or fresh lemon juice)
1/2 tbsp turmeric powder or haldi
1 tbsp garam masala powder
salt to taste
ground pepper to taste
fresh coriander leaves (chopped)

Method:

Wash the okra under running water and dry completely.
Slice off the ends of the okra and cut each of them in half. Set aside.
In a wok or a heavy frying pot, heat the oil.
Stir fry the onions until they are translucent.
Mix in the red chilli powder, amchoor powder, turmeric powder, salt and pepper. Stir fry for two minutes.
Add in the tomatoes and stir fry for another minute.
Mix in the okra. Stir fry for two more minutes.
Cover the wok or pot and steam over medium heat until they become tender. This would take around 12 to 15 minutes. Add Potatoes. Mix it well.
Place the cooked okra and Aloo on a warm plate and sprinkle with some garam masala powder.
Garnish with some fresh coriander leaves.
Serve hot with chapatis or rice.

Pani Puri - Indian Chaat Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (R.K) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:30:09 PST

Pani-puri is very popular street food in India. Its yummy taste makes all ages to enjoy. The filling and pani is easy to make but making puri is challenging. I learn to make puri for panipuri from my mother-in-law. Here I am sharing you the secret of making Panipuri’s puri faster and easier.

Ingredients:

For Puri:

Rava-sooji(semolina)- 1 cup
Maida – 4 tbs
Ghee- 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
Oil for deep frying
Club Soda for making dough

For Pani (Spicy):

3 cups water
1 cup fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup coriander leaves
4 5 green chilli
1 inch ginger (optional)
½ tsp of chilli powder
2 tbsp tamarind pulp
1 tsp black salt
1 tsp roasted cumin powder
1 tsp chaat masala powder
Salt to taste

For Filling:

1 cup chole (white chickpeas), soaked overnight and boiled (or Brown chickpeas/kala channa)
1-2 potatoes, boiled and mashed
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 tsp Jaljeera powder
1 tsp Amchur/dry mango powder
1/4 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp salt or to taste
1/3 cup Coriander leaves, finely chopped

Method:

How to make Puri:

Mix Rava, Maida, Salt and ghee in a bowl
Add club soda to make puri’s dough. Remember, you have to make dough with club soda only-no water..Dough should be like paratha dough.
Cover with wet cloth. Don’t let the dough dry.
Kneed it properly and make tiny balls.
Roll it or use roti-tortilla maker. I use tortilla maker to make puri faster. In tortilla-roti maker, put 3-5 balls a little apart from each other.
Now deep fry the puries until it turns puffy, light brown and crispy. Drain it in a paper towel
If you have to prepare it alone, then make 100 puris and covered it in a wet cloth. Deep fry all puris at once, it will save your time.

How to make Pani:

Grind together Mint leaves, Coriander Leaves, and Green chillies (you can add a inch ginger)in a grinder or hand grinder finely.
Mix all the ingredients for making pani along with this green mix, and cool it in refrigerator or add some ice to it.
Check for the taste and adjust the flavours as necessary.

How to make Fillings for Pani-puri:

Mix all the ingredients for fillings.
Salt and chilli powder - add as per your taste.

Serving Method:

Take a puri. Make a small hole at the flat top by pushing gently with your finger.
Put a tsp of filling inside the puri.
Dip it in the pani to fill it completely. Serve and eat immediately.
You can mix sweet chutney (tamarind chutney) with the pani for tangy taste.

Navratan Korma Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (R.K) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:37:24 PDT

Navratan Korma is a delightful mix of several different ingredients, all of which come together to whip up a beautiful delicacy. Navratan Korma Dish comes from a Mughlai origin giving it a very rich and slightly sweet taste. This is an absolutely delicious recipe and for all those who are not so fond of spicy Indian food, this should be a perfect veg recipe.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/3 cup mixed nuts (cashews, pistachios, almonds)
1 medium onion, grated
1/2 tbsp garlic paste
1/2 tbsp ginger paste
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tbsp ground turmeric
2 tbsp ground coriander
1 tbsp garam masala
1 cup water
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh green beans
1/2 cup green peas
1 cup chopped potatoes
4 ounces paneer, cubed
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
salt to taste

Method:

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place mixed nuts in the skillet, cook and stir until golden brown, and set aside.
Stir onion into the skillet, and cook until tender. Mix in garlic paste and ginger paste, and cook 1 minute. Stir in tomato sauce, cayenne pepper, turmeric, coriander, and garam masala.
Pour in water, and mix in raisins, carrots, green bell pepper, beans, peas, and potatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
Heat remaining oil in a separate skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the paneer on both sides, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Place in a bowl with enough hot water to cover for about 2 minutes to soften, and then stir into the skillet with the vegetables.
Stir milk and cream into the skillet with the vegetables and paneer. Bring to a boil, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes. Add salt to taste.

Moong Dal Vada Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (R.K) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 05:43:44 PDT

Moong Dal Vadas are spicy and crispy pakoras, very popular snack in India. This is delicious snack with its crispy outside layer and soft inside. Moong dal vada is a popular tasty treat to your guests.

Serves: 3 ppl

Ingredients:

1 cup split moong dal
1 cup potatoes boiled (peeled and shred, keep aside)
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves (hara dhania)
1 tbsp green chili minced
1 tbsp finely grated ginger
1 tbsp cumin seeds
1/8 tbsp asafetida (hing)
1/8 tbsp of baking soda
1 tbsp salt adjust to taste
Oil

Method:

Wash and soak Moong dal in about 3 cups of water for minimum four hours.
Grind dal coarsely using very little water.
Add all the ingredients to the dal batter, potatoes, coriander chopped, green chili, ginger, cumin seeds, asafetida and salt.
Beat the batter for few minutes this will make the batter light. Add the water if needed, batter should be soft. If you will leave batter too thick Vadas will be hard.
Heat the oil in a frying pan on medium high flame.
To check if the oil is ready for frying vadas, put one drop of batter in oil. The batter should sizzle and come up but not change colour instantly.
Place about 1 tbsp of batter into the oil. Fry the vada in small batches. Fry vadas until golden-brown all around.
Enjoy Moong Dal Vada with Chutney.

Banana Fritters Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (R.K) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 03:27:54 PDT

Banana fritters are deep fried, can be Serve with chilli sauce as a savory dish or you can serve with vanilla ice cream as dessert. Try easy recipe of how to make Banana Fritters.

Ingredients:

2 large bananas, barely ripe
Lime or lemon juice
Batter
Vegetable oil for deep frying
Sugar for tossing

For Batter:

2 oz flour (all-purpose flour)
¼ tsp. salt
1 egg
¼ pt milk
¼ tsp. baking powder

Method:

Sieve the flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Make a well in the center, break the egg and add it to the flour. Add a small quantity of milk and stir.
Continue adding the milk gradually, stirring all the while, until all the milk is added and the batter is of a smooth consistency.
Beat for about 5 minutes, cover and set aside.
Peel and slice the bananas diagonally into ¼ inch pieces.
Coat thoroughly with batter.
Heat the oil and fry the coated banana pieces until golden brown.
Drain and sprinkle with lemon juice.
Toss in sugar and serve.

Carrot Jam Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (R.K) — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 08:52:52 PDT

Carrot Jam would have been great treat with a tangy taste, and an orange colour. Try our easy recipe of making Carrot Jam.

Ingredients:

Carrot (Gajar) without the pith 1/2 kg
Sugar 2 cups
Juice of one Lemon or 1 tsps citric acid
Water 2 cups

Method:

Grate the carrots and put them in a saucepan with the water. Bring to the boil and simmer until soft.
Put through a blender or liquidiser, or press through a sieve.
Add sugar and lemon juice into that and put it on fire.
Stir until sugar is dissolve and then cook it on a low fire until the jam thickens when tested on plate.
Cool, pour into clean jars, Serve after one day.

Dal Makhani Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (R.K) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 08:17:33 PDT

Dal makhani is a famous dish of punjab in india. This dish is made from the whole black grams & kidney beans. The dal has to boil for hours until they get a creamy.

Ingredients

2 cups whole black gram dal
1/4 cup kidney beans called rajma
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium tomato, finely chopped
Small piece ginger, finely chopped
1 green chilli, finely chopped
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp red chilli powder
2 tbsp sour cream
1/4 cup cream
2 tbsp butter
Salt to taste
Whole garam masala

Method

Soak the dal overnight. Cook it in the pressure cooker for 4-5 whistles until it cooked properly.
Take the pan and heat butter. Add the whole garam masala, then the chillies, ginger and add onions. Once onions are slightly golden add the tomatoes & the masalas. Cook until the tomatoes get creamy.
Add the cooked dal, sour cream & salt and simmer on low flame for 10-15 minutes.
Serve hot with roti and naans and it can be served with the rice as well.

Pyazi Pulao Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (R.K) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 03:37:23 PDT

Pyazi Pulao tastes truly delicious and its one of among the quick rice recipe. With onions, ginger and chillies this rice recipe taste so good. Try our quick and simple method of making pyazi pulao.

Ingredients:

2 cup rice
¾ tsp salt
½ tsp garam masala powder
1 large onion
5-6 cardamoms
½ tsp ginger paste
½ tbsp oil
Finely chopped coriander and chillies
Dry fruits

Method:

Clean, wash and soak rice.
Cut onion in to rings
Heat oil, fry dry fruits to pink colour.remove them.
Crackle cardamoms in the heated oil.
Season onion rings to pink colour.
Add ginger paste and stir once or twice.
Drain the water out of rice and add the rice in to sesoning onion and ginger and fry them.
Add salt, garam masala and double quantity of water and steam cook the rice.
Serve in the rice place and decorate with dry fruits, green coriander and chillies.

Aaloo (Potato) Macaroni Chaat Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (R.K) — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 07:33:08 PDT

Aaloo Macaroni Chaat is very tasty snack. Potato and Macaroni is quite unusual combination for chaat. Try this different recipe of chaat with Potatoes and Macaroni.

Ingredients:

5-6 medium-sized potatoes
1 cup boiled macaroni
5-6 green chillies
¼ cup chopped green coriander
¾ tsp salt
½ tsp kala masala
½ tsp yellow chilli powder
2 lemons
Pomegranate seeds
Oil for frying

Method:

Boil, peel and cut potatoes.
Heat oil and fry the potato pieces to golden coloured and desired crispness
Transfer potatoes to a brown paper.
Fry boiled macaroni in the same oil to pink colour and transfer them after draining out excess oil to brown paper.
Take potatoes and macaroni in a large bowl. Add chopped chillies, coriander and pomegranate seeds and spices. Mix the contents well.
Add lemon juice and serve

Dabeli Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (R.K) — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 03:05:59 PDT

Dabeli is a snack of India, originating in the Kutch region of Gujarat. It is a spicy snack made by mixing boiled potatoes with a Dabeli Masala, and chutneys made from tamarind, garlic, red-chillies, etc. and garnished with onion, sev and roasted pea-nuts. Most of the indian people enjoy it in the shopping market.

Ingredients:

12 hamburger breads
2 chopped onions
1/2 Cup fresh chopped coriander
1/2 bowl sev
1/2 Cup roasted peanuts
2 tsp Fresh garlic chutney
1/2 Cup fresh pomegranates
6 tbsp Imly chutney
Butter or oil to fry hamburger

Dabeli Masala:

1 tsp Red chili
some cinnamon sticks
1 tsp Coriander seeds
1/4 tsp Cumin seeds
2 Cloves

For Filling:

1 Cup boiled and mashed potatoes
1 Pinch asafetida powder
2 tbsp Khajur imli ki chutney
1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
1/2 Cup water
2 tbsp Oil
Salt to taste

How to make Dabeli:

Roast the masala ingredients in a pan for 2 to 3 minutes.
Grind them to make a fine powder in a blender
For the filling, heat the oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds to it.
Add the asafoetida, dabeli masala, potato, water and salt and mix them.
Add imli chutney and mix well.
Make it into 12 parts for fill into hamburger.
Cut the hamburger into halves and cook them in the oil or butter.
Fill with the chopped onion, sev, coriander, pomegranate, peanuts,
Garlic chutney and imli chutney.
Sandwich it with all ingredients and serve it.

Navaras Aloo Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (R.K) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:14:24 PDT

Navaras aloo is an Indian Vegetarian recipe can be served with Roti, Naan or Puri. Learn how to make/prepare this delicious Navaras aloo recipe by following these easy steps.

INGREDIENTS:

½ kilo medium-sized potatoes
1 tsp opium seeds
8-10 cashew nuts
8-10 almonds
1½ tsp currants
1½ tsp musk melon seeds
1 cup cream
1 tsp garam masala powder
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp turmeric
½ tsp red chilli powder
2 tsp coriander power
5-6 green chillies
1 piece ginger
4-5 small, green cardamoms
¼ cup tomato pulp
1½ tbsp oil/ghee
Green coriander

METHOD:

Heat ½ tbsp of oil and fry cashewnuts, almonds and musk melon seeds in it one by one.
Separate half the quantity of dry fruits and crush them.
Chop 2-3 green chillies and ginger and grind. Divide the remaining chillies into two parts.
Peel and wash potatoes and fry them till it turns brown; take them out and keep aside.
Heat oil, crackle cardamoms in it. Add potatoes (fried).
In the remaining oil add turmeric, coriander powder, red chilli powder and salt along
With one-fourth bowl of water. Let the contents simmer and fry till the oil begins to
Separate.
Add paste of ginger mixture and tomato pulp and fry well.
Add ground dry fruits and cream and fry again. When the ghee begins to separate,
Add potatoes, currants and green chillies. Fry again.
Add 2-3 bowls of water and cook potatoes. Sprinkle garam masala powder.
Transfer navaras aaloo to a serving dish; garnish with dry fruits ; decorate
With green coriander and serve with puri, roti or naan.