Nariyal Ke Laddoo

Shaam ka Nashta - Poha

Kadi Bhindi

Khatti Bhindi

BBQ Bhindi with PoppySeeds

Bhindi with Peanuts

Sev ki Sabji

Dosas Combo

Hari Bhari Roti

Mango Pudding

Methi Malai Matar

Aloo Beans

Pav Bhaji

Hi Everyone
Yes I am back with thsi weeks recipies and I was very excited to do cooking this week.So Pav bhaji is the dish that I used to amke really really often from my China days and and really enjoid it too.This is one dish thats easy to eat, prepare and serve.Also being in Mumbai, I hve always been Pavbhaji fan too :)I hope you guys will like the recipie and will try it too..

Ingredients
Pav buns 12 no
Onions 2 nos
Tomatoes 5 nos
Potatoes 3 nos
Peas 1 cup
Carrot 1/2 cup
Capsicum 1/2 cup
Cauliflower 1 cup
Ginger 1 " grated
garlic optional
Green chillies 4
Masala Powders
Dhania Powder 3 tsp
Jeera Powder 2 tsp
Chilli powder 2 tsp
Pav bhajji masala 4 tsp
salt Acc to taste
cilantro for garnish
lemon juice 2 tsp

Process
Heat a pan with oil & add the onions.Fry till translucent.
Add tomatoes,salt,add all the powders and fry till the oil floats on top. Steam all the other veges seperately & add them to the onion mixture.

Add a cup of water & let it cook to boiling consistency.
With a potato masher keep mashing the mixture &
let it cook nicely. When all the vegetable are cooked thoroughly garnish with coriander & lemon juice

Serve with Pav.

Fried Gobhi

Hi Everyone
Thsi si not a ctually a dish that's recipie should be posted, but I am just doing it because it turned out to be so good,tangy and beautiful that I had to put.Not to mention it was one of the step to create my following dish "Masaledar Gobhi" So bear with me.

Ingredients
Cauliflower 1 cup cut into small peices.
Ginger - 1/4 inch
garlic - 1 clove
Jeera - 1 tbsp
salt
Chilly powder - 1/2 tbsp
Amchoor Powder - 1 tbsp
Cilandro - 2 tbsp

Process
Heat oil ina pan .Add garlic, ginger and heera powder.Add gobhi and cook until it gets fried.
Add salt , chilly powder , amchur pwder , cilantro and shake.
Ready to serve.

Masaledar Gobhi

Hi Everyone
Now here comes the main dish which my brother also deamnded from India , but sadly I cant send him but sure eneough I can post teh recipie so that my mom can make it .Right ?So this is for you shanky :)

Process
1 cauliflower
1/4 inch ginger
2 cloves garlic
4 tomatoes paste ( Blanched tomatoes in hot water and blend ina mixer)
1 onion paste ( Blanched onions in hot water and blend ina mixer)
1 tsp. cumin seeds
1 tsp red chili powder
½ tsp turmeric powder
Salt per taste
2 tsp coriander/dhaniya powder
1 tsp garam masala powder
1 tsp anardana
1 tsp. chopped cilantro
2 green chilies

Process
Cut cauliflower into small pieces and fry until they change the colour.
Heat oil ina pan.Add Jeera, ginger , garlic and wait till they turn brown.Add onion paste and cook until it turns pink. Add tomatoes paste.Ad salt , chilly powder , garam masala , turmeric ,amchur powder dhania powder and cook until oil separates.
Add fried cauliflower and garnish with colantro.
Add 1/2 cup wayer a nd cover it till the masala penetrates in ghobi.
Serve with roti/naan.

Spring Rolls

Hi Everyone
These spring rolls came out asa leftover from the chowmein and tortilla that I made yesterday and it turned out to be really good snack for my eveningafter coming back from office.

Ingredients
1 cup left ober Chowmein(see recipie next)
2 Lowfat Tortilla
2 tbsp shezwan sauce
2 tbsp green chilli sauce

Process
In the left over chowmein add green chilli sauce and mix well and heat in microwave till it gets warm.
Heat the tortilla on the pan and put a layer of shezwan sauce..Put chowmein in between the tortilla and role it like a roll.

Serve with Tea.

Chowmein

Hi Everyone

This time I tried chowmein very religiously to get the dark brown color in soya sauce and yippie I got it .

Ingredients
1/2 packs chow mein noodles
3 Tbs oil, as needed
2 tsp garlic, finely minced
1 carrot, shredded, cut about 2-in long
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tbsp Ajinomoto
2 tsp chili garlic sauce, to taste
3 Tbs soy sauce
2 Tbs water, as needed, to balance the saltiness of the soy sauce
1 cup shitake mushrooms, cubed
1 small yellow onion, cut in small wedges
1 tsp black peppercorns, freshly ground, to taste
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped

Process
Fill a big pot with water. Bring to a boil. Place the noodles in the boiling water , return the water to a boil then lower the temperature to a medium low. That way the pasta is cooked all the way through evenly. Salt the water half way through the cooking process (it will bring out the natural flavor of the pasta and the noodles will be softer) and keep stirring every now and then so that the noodles do not stick to the bottom. Cook for about 3-4 minutes. When the pasta is cooked (tender but still in shape and firm), drizzle about 1 tablespoon of canola oil, then drain the noodles. Discard the liquid. Set aside.

Heat about a tablespoon of oil in a wok. When the oil is hot ready, add a teaspoon of garlic. As the garlic becomes slightly golden, stir-fry the shredded carrots for about 2 minutes. When the color is translucent, season with 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt. Add the onion wedges and cook for another minute. Transfer to a plate. Set aside.

In the same wok, place the cooked noodles. Cut them if necessary with kitchen shears. Add all the vegetables, , chili garlic sauce, soy sauce and water. Stir constantly. Cook for about 3-5 minutes. Add ajinomoto and black pepper.

Sprinkle some fresh cilantro. Drizzle with sesame oil.

American Chopseuy

Ingredients
1 cup mixed vegetables (such as broccoli, mushrooms, carrots etc.)
1 lb crispy fried noodles (ready to eat)
1/2 small onion (chopped)
1/2 cup tofu firm cut and diced.
4 tablespoon soy sauce
3 tablespoon tomato ketchup
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon ginger (finely grated)
1/2 teaspoon garlic
1 teaspoon corn starch (mixed with 1/2 cup water)
1/2 cup water
1/2 tbsp Ajinomoto
2 tablespoon oil
salt to taste

Process
Heat oil in a wok or karahi on medium heat.
Carefully, add stir fry vegetables, onions, garlic and ginger. Sauté until the vegetables are tender.
Lower the heat, add soy sauce, ketchup, sugar and water. Bring to boil.
Add corn starch water by continuously stirring. Heat it until sauce starts to thicken.
Pour hot vegetables over the noodles just before serving it hot.

Frankie

Hi Everyone
A mouthwatering snack. Once you have tasted it, you will always ask for more.This happened when in one of my outing I took it and evrybody was so glad and really wanted the recipie.So here this is for you all who liked it in Richmond Function :)

Ingredients
2 Low fat tortilla
1 cup boiled potatoes
1 cup carrot and capsicum grated
1/4 cup peas, corn
1 tsp. ginger very finely grated.
1/2 tsp. jeera
1 tsp. garam masala
2 tbsp coriander chilli chutney(Deep)
chopped coriander leaves a few
Salt to taste
1 tsp. oil
Oil for roasting the frankie

Process
Heat 1 tsp. oil in a pan and add jeera and allow to splutter.
Add ginger and fry for few mins.
Add the boiled potatoes and other veggies, garam masala and salt and fry for another 2 mins.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
Heat a tava to medium, one tortila on it and heat it properly.
Put a layer of green chutney on it.
Spread 1 tbsp. of the vegetable mix in the center, sprinkle chat masala on it and fold the two sides and turn the tortilla.
Repeat with the rest of the tortillas.

Moong Dal

Hi Everyone
The simplest dish ever.

Ingredients
1½ cups moong dal
3 cups water
2 tablespoons oil
1/8 teaspoon asafetida
1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder
½ teaspoon mustard seeds
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
3 green chilies, split lengthwise (small, thin variety)
1 teaspoon ginger paste
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 coarsely chopped red onion (medium)
1 cup chopped tomatoes
2 sprigs curry leaves, leaves removed and rinsed
Salt to taste (up to 2 teaspoons)
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves

Process
Rinse the moong dal. Add water, and boil in a medium-sized saucepan (the dal is cooked when you can pick up a few grains and mash them easily between your fingers). Mix the dal well with a spoon to a smooth consistency.
Heat oil on medium heat, in a medium-sized pan, for 30 seconds;
Add asafetida, turmeric, mustard seeds, cumin seeds and curry leaves, in quick succession. Cover the pan to prevent the oil and spices from splattering;
When the mustard seeds start crackling, add the green chilies, ginger paste and garlic. Saute for 1 minute;
Add onions, and continue sauteing until they turn translucent, about 5 minutes;
Add the tomatoes, and saute for 3 minutes longer.
Add the boiled moong dal and salt, and fry until all the ingredients are mixed well. Garnish with cilantro leaves.

Dal fry goes well chapattis or naan. Serve with raitha and mango or lime pickle.

Chilly Paneer in Soya Sauce

Hi Everyone
Chilly Paneer - whose name is so chilly the taste is chilly too.It can be in red sauce or brown sauce.This time brown sauce , red sauce will come too.I prefer both of them .Hope you like this one too.

Ingredients
Paneer 1 cup cut into cubes and fried
Green chilies 2
Capsicum 1 cut into squares
Soya Sauce 2 tbsp
Cornflour powder 3 tbsps
Ajinomoto 2 stocks
Spring onions 1 1/2 tbsp.
Ginger Garlic,finely chopped 1 tbsp.
Oil To fry
Salt To taste

Process
Cut the paneer according to your choice,fry the paneer pieces in hot oil and put the pieces on tissue paper, so as it absorbs the oil.
For the sauce, heat oil in a pan, add the spring onions and ginger ,garlic pieces and fry for sometime, then add the green chilies and capsicum. Make a paste with cornflour, soya sauce , vinegar and green chilly sauce and little water and keep aside.
Pour soya sauce, pepper powder, ajinomoto, salt according to taste.
Add some water in the pan and once it starts boiling, add cornflour paste and paneer pieces and cook for a few minutes.
Remove from the fire and serve hot.

Baigan Bharta

Hi Everyone
Baigan Ka Bharta, one of the tastiest things that my mom makes.Its eally good but the only thing is to roast the eggplant as it pours a lot of water but it is very important for that smoky flavour.

Ingredients
1 medium Baigan (eggplant)
1/2 cup Cooked green peas
1 Finely chopped onions
1 Finely chopped tomatoes
1 Finely chopped green chilli
1/2 tsp Red chilli powder
1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder
1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
3 tbsp Vegetable oil
Salt to taste
Chopped green coriander leaves for garnishing

Process
Brush baigan (eggplant) with oil and roast it on a gas burner over medium heat.
Frequently turn the eggplant upside down, until fully roasted.
Once done, hold it under cold running water or in a bowl full of water. Cool it and peel off the blackened skin.
Mash the flesh.
Heat oil in a pan / kadhai . Add green chilli and onion and fry over medium heat until light golden brown.
Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala and salt and stir. Add tomatoes and cook until tender.
Add green peas and mashed baigan (eggplant). Stir well. Fry the baigan bhartha for 5-7 minutes over medium heat.
Garnish the baigan bharta with green coriander leaves and serve hot.

Veggie Puffs

Hi everyone

After coming to US , i had missed Indian Bakery -patries and patties(that we call in India)but I dint know that I missed it too mush that I ll make it and I got hold of the recipie and wanted to try but Ihad know clues about pastry sheets but then one of my freind told me about it that we get in walmart so I got itand her they are ..we loved it.I hope you do it tooo...

Ingredients
1 pack pastry sheets
1 cup mashed potatoes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons water
2 green chili chopped
1 tbsp Amchoor powder
1 tbsp Garam Masala
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Salt to taste

Process
Mix the mashed potatoes , salt , green chillies cilantro , amchoor pwder and chili powder into the bowl stir to mix well.
Thaw the pastry sheets after taking out from refrigerator.
Useda floured (corn flour)surface to make it thin if they are too thick .
Fill the mixture and make it in triangles.
Bake then fr 40 mins at 350 degrees .keep checking in between till they turn brown.
Serve with ketchup.

Bread Rolls

Hi Everyone
Yogesh was havinga craving to eat the bread rolls - ek dam Indian style fried stuff since some time so I had to make. but belive me..I (pretend to) watch my calories a lot is not a fan of fried stuff but I too enjoyed these.So hope you too..

Ingredients
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup mashed potatoes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons water
4 slices white bread
2 green chili chopped
1 tbsp Amchoor powder
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Salt to taste

Process
Mix the mashed potatoes , salt , green chillies cilantro , amchoor pwder and chili powder into the bowl stir to mix well.


Sprinkle a few drops of water onto each slice of bread. Flatten the bread gently.
Spoon 1/4 of the potato mixture onto the slice of bread. Roll the bread into a cylinder. Seal the edges together by pinching the ends with your fingers, use more water if it is necessary to keep the bread sealed. Do the same with the remaining 3 slices of bread.
Pour the three tablespoons of oil into a large frying pan or wok. Heat the oil to a high heat. Place the bread rolls into the hot oil and fry until crispy.
Serve with sauce or tamarind chutney.

Mooli ki Sabji

Hi Everyone
Mooli ki sabji is one of those dishes that my husband had never tried before meeting me :)but which was so common in my moms kitchen.Hope you all must have heard of it..So here it is.
Ingredients
2 cups Radish, grated and water drained
1/2 cup green peas.
1 tbsp cumin seeds
1 tsp Red Chili, chopped
1 tsp Green Chili, chopped
1/2 red chili powder
Salt, to taste
1 tsp Oil

Process
Take a heavy bottomed pan and heat oil in it. When it gets hot, add crushed cumin seeds and red chili. Saute well.
Add green chili and chopped radish to it and cook it till it is half done.
Add peas and salt in it and mix well.
Serve hot with rotis.

Paneer Makhani

Hi Everyone
This is the recipie which I have got after trying multiple times but only after researching a lot and asking lot of better cooks I got it right and here I present you - Paneer Makhani.

Ingredients
250-300 g panir, cut into cubes
1 onion
400 g tomatoes, chopped
1/2 inch ginger, chopped
10 cashew pieces
2 cardamoms, skinned and crushed
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon sugar
5 tablespoons cream
1/4 teaspoon garam masala
4 tablespoons oil

Proccess.
Boil water and blanch onion for 7 mins and make a paste.Use same water to blanch tomatoes and make a paste.
Cut paneer into cubes and keep aside(Fry if you like),
Soak cashew nuts in water fr 1 hour and make it thin paste.
Heat oil in aan.Put cuminseeds and cardomom powder.After sputtering add ginger, garlic and chillies.
Add onion paste and fry till it turns pink.Add tomato paste , salt turmeric , red chillie powder ,cashew paste and creame. Boil till it leaves oil.Add Paneer cubes and boli for 5 more mins.
Serve with Naan or roti.

Batla(Spinach Souffle)

Hi Every one
This is also my tang Special and have never heard about this dish only from my family and I am a major fan of Batla.I guess it is a Bhawalpuri dish but I used to enjoy a lot when my mom used to make while I used to come down from my college/hostel every month.I used to have bowls n bowls and hubby also likes it.Hope you enjoy it too..

Ingredients
1 can/2 cups spinach
1 cup curd
2 tbsp besan gram flour
1 tbsp cumin seeds
1 pinch heeng
1/2 inch garlic
1/2 inch ginger
2 cut green chillies
1/2 tbsp chilli powder
1 tbsp amchoor pwder
2 tbsp desi ghee

Process
Mix sppinach curd and besan .Use blender to crush spinach and keep it for 20 mins.
Heat oil in a pan.Put cuminseeds and hing.After sputtering put ginger,chillies and garlic .After they turn brown, pour the spinach cud mixture.Boil for 15 mins and add ghee if required.Serve with Roti.