Friday, 29 May 2015
Thursday, 28 May 2015
GOSHT DO PYAAZA
INGREDIENTS
1/2 Kg Mutton
2 Chopped onion
4 Onion
1 Inch stick ginger
8 - 10 Garlic cloves
Black pepper
1 Inch stick dry ginger / soath
4 Cloves
4 Black pepper
2 Green cardamom
2 Whole red chilly
1 Inch stick cinnamon / dalchini
1/4 Tsp cumin seeds
1 Tsp coriander powder
1 Tsp red chilly powder
1 Tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste
4 Tbsp ghee
1Cup ghee
1 Tsp coriander powder
METHOD
In a blender add 4 onions,garlic,ginger,black pepper,cloves,cumin seeds,cinnamon and dry ginger /soath to make a paste.
Heat oil in a wok.
Add green cardamom and whole red chilly and stir fry.
Add onion paste and fry in a medium flame till dark brown.
Add all dry ingredients coriander powder,turmeric powder,red chilly powder and salt and also add 1/2 cup of water and mix well.
Add mutton pieces and stir fry for 8 - 10 mins.
Beat the curd and add it.
Cook on low flame till curd absorb the water and cover it for 15 mins.
Add chopped onion and mix well.
We add onion for two times.
Add 1/2 cup of water and cover it till 15 mins.
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve it.
Wednesday, 27 May 2015
Saturday, 23 May 2015
LONG BEANS /LOBIA KI PHALLI KI SUBZI
INGREDIENTS
Long beans /lobia ki phalli - 250 gms
Chopped onion - 1
Ginger,garlic paste - 1 tsp
Red chilly powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Salt - to taste
Oil - 1/2 cup
Chick pea flour - 2 tbsp
Cumin seeds / jeera seeds - a pinch
METHOD
In a bowl add chickpea flour and 2 tbsp water and make a smooth batter.
Heat the oil in a wok and fry the crispy pakora.
Drain in napkin.
Heat oil in a wok..
Add cumin seeds to crackle.
Add chopped onion and saute for 2 - 3 mins.
Add ginger,garlic paste,red chilly powder,turmeric powder and coriander powder and add 2 tbsp water and saute.
Add lobia ki phalli and mix well.
Add fried pakora and 1 cup of water and salt.
Close the lid of the wok and simmer the gas.
When water absorb it switch off the gas .
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.
LADY FINGER / BHINDI WITH MUSTARD
INGREDIENTS
Lady finger / bhindi - 250 gms
Yellow mustard seeds - 50 gms
Cumin seeds / jerra seeds - a pinch
Fenugreek seeds / methi seeds - a pinch
Garlic cloves - 5 - 6
Red chilly powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Salt - to taste
Chopped tomato - 1
Oil - 2 tbsp
METHOD
Wash the bhindi and cut the edges.
Chop them to one inch pieces and set aside.
Blend the mustard seeds,cumin seeds and garlic cloves to make a fine paste.
In a pan add fenugreek /methi seds to crackle.
Once the crackle add chopped bhindi.
Add turmeric powder and red chilly powder andfry the bhindi on medium flame till they are almost done.
Add mustard seeds paste and salt and mix well.
Add chopped tomato and fry well till the tomato leaves oil on sides and comes together as thick paste.
Cook on low flame for few mins.
Add salt and mix well.
Garnish with coriander leaves.
Serve hot with chapati or rice.
Friday, 22 May 2015
CHEESE AND CHUTNEY SANDWICH
INGREDIENTS
Bread - 4 slices
Green chutney - 2 tbsp
Butter - 1 cube
Grated cheese - 1 cube
Black pepper - 1/4 tsp
Cucumber slices - 1 bowl
Salt - to taste
METHOD
Spread the butter on the bread slices.
Spread green chutney on it.
Spread grated cheese on it.
Now apply sliced cucumber on the top of the cheese and sprinkle black pepper and salt..
Spread green chutney on one side of the bread and cover this stuffed.
Heat non stick pan.
Grease with butter and add the sandwich on the medium flame.
When it gets golden brown in one side flip it and spread the butter on the other side.
Serve with tomato ketchup.
Thursday, 21 May 2015
INSTANT OATS UTTAPAM
Food for diabetics
INGREDIENTS
Oats - 1 cup
Semolina - 1/2 cup
Baking powder - 1/2 tsp
Water - 1 cup
Salt - to taste
Toppings
Chopped onion - 1
Chopped tomato de seeded - 1
Chopped green chillies - 2
Chopped coriander leaves - 1 tsp
METHOD
Grind the oats and make a powder.
In a bowl mix oats powder,semolina,salt,baking powder and water.
To make a smooth batter.
Heat non stick pan and oil it a little and spread the batter of uttapam and put the topping in it.
Flip it.
Serve with ketchup.
BOTTLE GOURD /LAUKI JUICE
INGREDIENTS
Bottle gourd / lauki - 250 gms
Ginger - 1 inch stick
Mint leaves - 1 tsp
Lemon juice - 1 tsp
Salt - to taste
METHOD
Wash and peel the bottle gourd / lauki.
Chop in a small pieces.
In a blender add bottle gourd / lauki,ginger and mint leaves and blend it.
Strain it.
Add lemon juice and salt.
Enjoy the refreshing drink.
Wednesday, 20 May 2015
THAI GREEN DRESSING SALAD
INGREDIENTS
Chopped raw mango - 4 tbsp
Chopped cucumber - 2 tbsp
Chopped carrot - 2 tbsp
Chopped capsicum - 2 tbsp
Chopped mint leaves - 1 tsp
Chopped coriander leaves - 1 tsp
Roasted crushed peanuts - 1 tsp
Thai green dressing
Thai green sauce - 1 tsp
Soya sauce - 1 tsp
Brown sugar - 1 tsp
Chilli flex - 1/2 tsp
Chat masala - 1 tsp
Salt - to taste
Olive oil - 1 tsp
METHOD
Take a bowl,add raw mango,cucumber,carrot and capsicum and mix well.
Add mint leaves,coriander leaves and peanuts.
Add Thai green dressing and mix well.
Garnish with roasted crushed peanuts.
Monday, 18 May 2015
LOBIA KI PHALLI KA CHOKHA / GREEN LONG BEANS BHARTA
Prep Time : 15 mins
Cooking Time : 15 mins
Serve : 4
INGREDIENTS
Lobia ki phalli - 250 gms
Chopped green chillies - 5 - 6
Chopped garlic cloves - 5 - 6
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Cumin /jeera seeds - 1/4 tsp
Mustard oil - 2 tsp
Salt - to taste
METHOD
Wash lobia and cut the edges of the lobia and chop them to one inch pieces and set aside.
Heat one tsp oil in a pressure cooker.
Add cumin seeds to crackle.
Add lobia and turmeric powder and close the lid of the pressure cooker.
When cooker release the whistle switch off the gas.
Once cooled.add green chillies.garlic cloves and salt.
Add one tsp mustard oil and mix well.
Serve with chapati or rice.
Sunday, 17 May 2015
SANDESH
INGREDIENTS
Milk - 1 ltr
Lemon juice - 1 tbsp
Date jaggery / kejur gur - 2 tbsp
Sugar powder - 2 tbsp
Cardamom powder - 1/4 tsp
Crushed almonds - 1 tbsp
METHOD
Boil milk in a heavy bottom vessel.
Once boiled add the lemon juice and cover the milk.
After few mins milk is fully curdled.
Strain the milk in a muslin cloth and wash in fresh water for 2 - 3 times.
And hang the cheena in muslin cloth for half an hour.
Now we get soft paneer /cottage cheese.
We mashed the paneer / cottage cheese very well and make a soft and smooth dough.
Heat non stick pan and add paneer / cottage cheese,date jaggery / kejur gur and sugar powder and cook on a low flame.
When the jaggery and sugar melt and the mixture mix well ,add the cardamom powder and switch off the gas.
Once cooled,we knead it and apply some oil on your palm and make sandesh.
Press in the center and sprinkle almond in the center.
After few mins milk is fully curdled.
Strain the milk in a muslin cloth and wash in fresh water for 2 - 3 times.
And hang the cheena in muslin cloth for half an hour.
Now we get soft paneer /cottage cheese.
We mashed the paneer / cottage cheese very well and make a soft and smooth dough.
Heat non stick pan and add paneer / cottage cheese,date jaggery / kejur gur and sugar powder and cook on a low flame.
When the jaggery and sugar melt and the mixture mix well ,add the cardamom powder and switch off the gas.
Once cooled,we knead it and apply some oil on your palm and make sandesh.
Press in the center and sprinkle almond in the center.
Saturday, 16 May 2015
FRUIT PUNCH
INGREDIENTS
Finely chopped cucumber - 1 bowl
Finely chopped tomato - 1/2 bowl'
Coriander leaves - 1 tsp
Lemon juice - 2 tsp
Salt - to taste
Honey - 1 tbsp
Black pepper - a pinch
Orange juice - 1/2 bowl
Crushed ice - 1/2 glass
METHOD
In a blender blend all the ingredients.
Take a glass add crushed ice and pour the mixture of cucumber ,tomato drink.
Enjoy the refreshing drink.
GARLIC NOODLES
Chopped spring onions - 1 cup
Garlic paste - 1 tsp
Olive oil - 2 tbsp
Salt - to taste -
METHOD
Heat water in a wok.
Add noodles and boil it.
Wash in a cold water and strain it.
Brush the oil in the noodles.
Add schezwan sauce,chilly garlic sauce and spring onion and mix well.
Heat oil in a wok, add garlic paste and saute for 1 mins.
Add noodles and cook on a high flame for 3 - 4 mins.
Add salt and sauces and mix well.
Serve immediately.
METHOD
Heat water in a wok.
Add noodles and boil it.
Wash in a cold water and strain it.
Brush the oil in the noodles.
Add schezwan sauce,chilly garlic sauce and spring onion and mix well.
Heat oil in a wok, add garlic paste and saute for 1 mins.
Add noodles and cook on a high flame for 3 - 4 mins.
Add salt and sauces and mix well.
Serve immediately.