Paneer Bhurji....(scrambled Indian cheese)

one of the easy dish ...tastes yummy ...:) ..to tummy....:):) n healthy too...


INGREDIENTS:

½ pound   of fresh paneer

1            medium onion chopped finely

2           medium tomatoes chopped finely

3-4         garlic chopped 
¼ Cup     green peas    fresh or frozen
1-2         green chillies (optional)  finely chopped
¼ tsp      garam masala powder

1/4 tsp    coriander powder
½ tsp    cayenne pepper/chilli powder
½ tsp    cumin/jeera
salt to taste
1 Tsp    cooking oil of your choice.
freshly chopped cilantro for garnishing

add few drops of lime juice for extra taste....

METHOD:

• Chop onions, tomatoes and green chillies and keep aside.
• Take large sauté pan or kadai, heat oil, add cumin/jeera , garlic chopped and fry for a minute. 
• Add chopped onion and green chilles, add little salt and cook till the onions are translucent .
• Add green peas, chopped tomatoes ..
• Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala and chilli powder. Stir and let the tomatoes cook till the tomatoes leave oil from its sides or for another 6 minutes approx. 
• Meanwhile grate or crush by hands the paneer cube and add this to the onion-tomato mixture. Keep stirring continuously till all the flavours are blended together.
• Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice or rotis/chapatti or any Indian Flat bread.ENJOY!!

Spinach paratha

i love.. eating stuffed parathas or Indian bread , spinach paratha tastes good n nutritious too... it has rich green color which also make them special....Usually i feel easy to make these as the water oozed out of spinach is  used in making dough , so nothing wasted...:) so have a look how i made this..i think its great for kids, not eating their veggies..its easy to dupe them by these...:):)

INGREDIENTS:

whole wheat flour - 2 cups

Fresh spinach(spinach) leaves - 2 cups.

ajwain or carom seeds  -1/3tsp

oil or melted butter - 2 tbsp.

salt - 1/2 teaspoon.

Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp

red chili powder(optional) - 1/4 tsp.

dry mango powder - 1/2tsp

water for forming dough.

oil for pan frying

salt as per taste

METHOD:

1. Chop finely spinach leaves.
2. In a bowl, add flour, salt,ajwain or carom seeds, cumin, dry mango powder, chili powder, oil or butter. Mix well.
3. Add water little by little and from firm dough. Knead well, Cover and leave aside for 20-30 minutes.
4. Knead again and then make  round balls.
5. Take each ball, dip in dry flour. Sprinkle a little flour on the board. Place the dough ball on it and roll out into a thick round.
6. Heat girdle. Put the rolled dough on it. Cook for 5-8 seconds. turn again. baste with a little oil. Cook on both the sides adding a little oil. Both the sides should have brown spots on them.
7. Take off the fire.
8. Serve hot with yogurt, butter.,pickle....ENJOY!!

Sphagetti with stir fried vegetable n tofu

i like to eat sphagetti with vegetables, to be frank i made this by adding whatever vegetable left in my refrigerator ...easy..huh...actually it is....:) I have used carrots, beans , asparagus, tomato, spring onion,tofu n lastly sphagetti with spices, it tastes good ...n yummy too with goodness of all veggies n tofu .

For making this dish firstly i stir fried all vegetables with olive oil with spices like cumin powder,turmeric ,chili powder, salt , ginger garlic grated... n kept aside ..

Meanwhile boiled water in pan and added sphagetti with some salt ..after it gets cooked , for few minutes ,i mixed it with vegetables and mixed .

Lastly cook for few sec, n added tomato sauce with some salt acc. to taste,..

Serve it hot ...

ENJOY!!!

Moong dal dosa or mung bean crepe

I usually make it as doesn't  need fermentation and packed with protein from moong dal..healthy too..This has a different taste than plain dosa n rich green color make me feel fresh...:) also to be mentioned it has crunch too thats why we both enjoy eating it...
this one is with rice but can be prepared without it , rice gives crunch to this dosa , this surely depends the way u like it...enjoy making it n don't forget to reply or comment..about ur experience...:)


INGREDIENTS:
rice                      1cup
moongdal            1/2cup
ginger chopped     1tsp
salt to taste
oil for pan frying
green chilies chopped   1/2tsp (optional)        


for potato filling :( skip it for making plain one)
stuffing:
boiled potato      1 large size
mustard seeds      1tsp
 curry leaves         4-5
peas                      1/2cup
chili powder         1/2tsp
oil                          1tsp
curry powder         1/2tsp
dry mango powder  1/2tsp
salt to taste
may add chopped onion , coriander or dhania....or lime juice as per ur taste


METHOD:

1. Soak moong daal or mung bean and rice separately for 6-7 hours in water
2. Drain water and make a smooth paste with minimum water along with green chillies n ginger 
3. Adjust the consistency of the batter it should not be too thick or thin.
4. Add salt acc.to the taste
5. Heat the griddle [tawa], to check if the griddle has reached desired temperature, sprinkle few drops of water.
6. Lightly grease the griddle and pour one big scoop of the batter in the center like you make pancake and spread the batter in a circular motion to increase the size
7. while spreading the batter you will see tiny holes which is very normal
8. Drizzle few drops of oil on the surface of the dosa
9. after few minutes, flip the dosa and cook for maybe a minute
10. Flip the dosa back and spread the potato filling and fold the dosa and cook for few seconds and then it's ready to serve
11. Serve it with chutney..or sambhar..ENJOY!!

Low fat Veggie burger !!

 Yet another burger recipe ...with mix veggies like carrots, peas , potato , spinach, onion....
tastes good n quickly  made for sunday breakfast...it's low in fat n healthy as i used canola oil , flaxseeds powder for binding and dusting , pan fried patty ...'n' no cheese ...besides that tastes good..n light ... 
give it a try!!

INGREDIENTS:
 buns ( i used one with sesame seeds)                              

potato                            1medium size
carrots                           2 chopped

peas                               1/3 cup
flaxseed powder            2 tsp
chili or pepper powder    1/2tsp
cumin powder                  1/2tsp

picked jalapenos (home made)
ketchup
mustard sauce 
oil for pan frying
salt acc. to taste
*cheese slice or grated cheese,spinach , lettuce , onion may be added in between.  , u can make ur own special burger..its all up to u!!!


METHOD:
for making patty:

• Heat a pan on medium , pour 1/2tsp oil add peeled chopped potato , carrots, peas  and add spices including salt.Give it a stir and add 1/3cup water then cover it .

• Let it cook for few min. until they become soft and mash able .Then add chopped mushrooms.cook.
• Add some flaxseed powder ( ya! its healthy apart from adding all purpose flour )to bind the mixture and mash the potato and mushrooms.
• Make small patty of burger size or tikki out of the mixture and dust it with flaxseed powder or all purpose flour on outside to not to stick with skillet.
• Heat a skillet , pour some oil and place patty over it .
• When it's cooked( although it's already cooked but for giving it a brown coating) on one side, flip over to other side.

for making burger:

• Put some butter or oil slightly heat the buns(optional).
• apply some mustard on inner sides or any sauce u like...
• Place patty then add tomato ktchup may add jalapeno , onion slice , cheese or lettuce or spinach, can use other sauces and place another half of bun.
• Here comes urs very own burger....ENJOY!!

Easy homemade Granola with dry fruits

 Granola is perfect..!! to kick start our day with lots of nutrients...what if it's homemade with ur choice of ingredients...that will be superb! I made this one ...for a change, in my daily breakfast as well as a snack ...for munching...especially in evening hours ...:)
I usually have it with milk but can be taken as dessert with yogurt...or..ur choice u can take it up high..:):) with calories...
It's easy , healthy n by this way u can eat ur dry fruits...i made this by
rolled oats
raisins
almonds
chopped dates
sugar/honey
olive oil/butter ur choice...


METHOD:
Roast rolled oats with oil or butter on very low flame on skillet or u may do it in oven...
until they become light brown.
Switch of the burner or take out from oven ..add some sugar or honey as per taste to give it sweet flavor .
Add dry fruits of ur choice and let it dry.
Keep it in air tight container..n ENJOY!! 

Sweeet n salty date small round bread

I accidentally!!!  made this....and came out so delicious ..thats the reason why i am posting this on my blog...:)I don't know if  its an actual recipe or not but ..i'm happy to share this with my friends....Let me tell u first the story  behind this ..i was thinking what to do with my leftover salty dough of all purpose flour?...then my mind clicked ,i took out some   pre cut DOLE dates and roughly mix with the dough with some baking powder and just BAKED!!!
Meanwhile i was  thinking...i would rather say compromising..myself to forget it .. if it came out bad ...as i didn't do anything special just put them in oven for baking ...u know...:)
It tastes salty n sweet , sweet by dates only as i didn't put sugar ....yeah !...can call me lazzzy.. for not caring for my poor bread ...
apart from that it came out good after LOTS of suffering...:)
....so that's the story...u can make this from 

• all purpose flour   1cup
• butter                      1/3cup
• salt                          1/2tsp or acc. to taste
• baking soda           1/2tsp
• precut dates or normal dates
• carom seeds or ajwain     1/2tsp

Mix the flour with salt , baking soda and butter..mix well and make dough by adding few tsp of water .
 add dates, fold the dough to mix well.
Take a cookie sheet grease and make small balls and bake at 370 degree and check with toothpick if its complete.
ENJOY!!!

Masala dosa

 Masala Dosa is plain dosa with spicy potato mixture stuffed  inside ..its one of the most common South Indian cuisine, made with rice n urad dal or black lentil fermented batter , served with sambhar curry and chutney.

INGREDIENTS:
For batter
rice                                            1cup
urad or black lentil  washed     1/2cup

stuffing:
boiled potato      1 large size
mustard seeds      1tsp
 curry leaves         4-5
peas                      1/2cup
chili powder         1/2tsp
oil                          1tsp
curry powder         1/2tsp
dry mango powder  1/2tsp
salt to taste
may add chopped onion , coriander or dhania....or lime juice as per ur taste

METHOD:

• Wash then soak rice and urad dal or lentil separately in water overnight.
• Grind and make a paste not too thick .
• Cover and allow it to ferment for 7-8 hours .
• Boil a potato , mash it .Heat a pan pour some oil , add mustard seeds, curry leaves , spices with salt, potato and mix.
• Heat a griddle or tava , oil it and pour some batter n make a circle with spatula , wait for few sec. then flip it.., after few sec. put some potato mixture in center and cover it with dosa from both sides 
• cook for few seconds then serve hot with sambhar  and chutney.. ENJOY!!

Garden Mushroom Burger

INGREDIENTS:
buns                                
potato                            1medium size
button mushrooms        6-7
flaxseed powder            1tsp
chili or pepper powder    1/2tsp
cumin powder                  1/2tsp
ketchup
mustard sauce 
oil for pan frying
salt acc. to taste
*cheese slice or grated cheese,spinach , lettuce , onion may be added in between.  , u can make ur own special burger..its all up to u!!!


METHOD:
for making patty:

• Heat a pan on medium , pour 1/2tsp oil add peeled chopped potato  and add spices including salt.Give it a stir and add 1/3cup water then cover it .
• Let it cook for few min. until they become soft and mash able .Then add chopped mushrooms.cook.
• Add some flaxseed powder ( ya! its healthy apart from adding all purpose flour )to bind the mixture and mash the potato and mushrooms.
• Make small patty of burger size or tikki out of the mixture and dust it with flaxseed powder or all purpose flour on outside to not to stick with skillet.
• Heat a skillet , pour some oil and place patty over it .
• When it's cooked( although it's already cooked but for giving it a brown coating) on one side, flip over to other side.

for making burger:

• Put some butter slightly heat the buns(optional).
• apply some mustard on inner sides or any sauce u like...
• Place patty then add tomato ktchup may add jalapeno , onion slice , cheese or lettuce or spinach, can use other sauces and place another half of bun.
• Here comes urs very own burger....ENJOY!!

Apple cinnamon oatmeal

INGREDIENTS:
rolled oats                        1/2cup
milk                                 1cup
cinnamon                        1pinch
apple                                1small size
sugar                                dash
METHOD:

• Heat a pan pour the milk give it a boil .
• now add rolled oats and cook for 5min.
• Cut the apple( may add any fruit) in pieces, lay them on top with a dash of sugar and a pinch of cinnamon.

Sooji or semolina instant dhokla

INGREDIENTS:
sooji or semolina ( coarse)       2cups
oil                                           2tsp
minsed ginger                        1/2tsp
carom seeds or ajwain            1/4tsp
yogurt or curd                         1cup
water                                        1cup
eno fruit salt                              2tsp
turmeric                                     1/4tsp
salt  1tsp or according to taste


for seasoning:
oil                                                1-2tp
mustard seeds                              1tsp  for seasoning
onion sliced                                 1/3 cup for seasoning
green chili chopped according to taste
can add sesame seed also
coriander , coconut for garnishing (optional)


METHOD:

• Take a large bowl , add sooji , oil, ginger, ajwain , curd. Mix well and keep it aside for 25-30min.
• Take a plate and grease it with oil 
• Add salt and ENO fruit salt and stir it well.
• Heat a pan with some water it's same while u r making idli, place some thing  at base so that plate or thali with dhokla batter is at level from water or u can use dhokla making stand .
• Pour dhokla batter on greased plate and place it in pan over water and cover .Let the steam to cook for 5min or more , check by inserting a toothpick whether its cooked or not .
• When cooked ,switch off the burner , take the plate out and let it cool.
• Meanwhile heat oil for seasoning add mustard seeds, chili ,onion.Cook for few seconds and drizzle it over dhokla plate.
• Cut the pieces out  , garnish with coriander and serve with green chutney.

     

Gobi paratha

INGREDIENTS:
whole wheat flour                 4cups
cauliflower grated                 2cups
carom seeds or ajwain           1/2tsp
turmeric powder                     1/4tsp
garam masala                         1/2tsp
dry mango powder or
amchur                                   1/2tsp
chili powder                            1/4 tsp
salt acc. to taste 
oil for frying


METHOD:  

• Take flour in a large bowl and add warm water  in small amounts to kneed firm dough.Keep it covered for 10-15 min.
• Heat a pan on medium ,pour 1/2tsp oil ( u can skip this if u want to make it without oil) and add grated(kadukas) cauliflower .
• Add all spices , salt and cook uncovered for few min.(to evaporate the water)
• Switch off the burner and let it cool.
• Make small balls of dough and roll it thick and put the ghobi mix. in between and cover it to make a ball .
• Dust it in flour and roll it thick , don't apply too much pressure.
• Heat a skillet and place the rolled paratha on it .
• When the surface become slightly brown flip it and apply oil .
• Again flip it to apply oil with spoon on other side.
• Cook it from both sides .(look for brown spots)
• Serve it  hot with pickle or yogurt.

Veggie flaxseed burger

INGREDIENTS:(servings -2)
buns                                2
potato                            1large size
carrot                              1medium size
flaxseed powder            1/2cup
tomato                            1 medium size
pickled jalapeno             according to taste
chili or pepper powder    1/2tsp
turmeric powder              1/4tsp
cumin powder                  1/2tsp
ketchup
mustard sauce 
oil for pan frying
salt acc. to taste
*cheese slice or grated cheese, lettuce , onion may be added in between. I didn't add those as i don't like...  but u can make ur own special burger..its all up to u!!!


METHOD:

for making patty:

• Heat a pan on medium , pour 1/2tsp oil add peeled chopped potato and carrot and add spices including salt.Give it a stir and add 1/2cup water then cover it .
• Let it cook for few min. until they become soft and mash able .
• Add some flaxseed powder ( ya! its healthy apart from adding all purpose flour )to bind the mixture and mash the potato and carrot .
• Make small patty of burger size or tikki out of the mixture and dust it with flaxseed powder on outside to not to stick with skillet.
• Heat a skillet , pour some oil and place patty over it .
• When it's cooked( although it's already cooked but for giving it a brown coating) on one side, flip over to other side.

for making burger:

• Put some butter slightly heat the buns(optional).
• apply some mustard on inner sides or any sauce u like...
• Place patty then tomato, jalapeno or onion slice , cheese or lettuce or spinach, can use other sauces or ketchup and place another half of bun.
• Here comes urs very own burger....ENJOY!!

salted Puri ( fried puffed whole wheat flat bread)

INGREDIENTS:
whole wheat flour                      2cups
oil                                                1tsp
salt                                               1tsp
ajwain or carom seeds               1/2tsp
oil for frying
water for making dough
skip salt and ajwain for plain puri


METHOD:

• Take flour in a large bowl and mix oil, salt,and ajwain or carom seeds.
• Make firm dough not so soft by adding water in less amount. Water should be at room temperature or warm.
• Cover and rest the dough for  at least 15 min.
• In a woke pour oil upto its 1/3rd and heat it on high flame.
• Make small balls of dough and flatten it with rolling pin or belan  over oiled board.
• Fry the puri on both sides , take it out with frying spatula and place on tissue paper to remove excess oil.
• Serve hot with chole or any curry you like.

Poha

INGREDIENTS:
poha thick                   2cups
onion chopped           medium size
tomato chopped         medium size
mustard seeds             1/2tsp
curry leaves                4-5 leaves
turmeric powder        1/4tsp
salt                               acc. to taste
chili powder                1/4tsp or can use green chillies
lemon juice                  1tsp
oil                                 1-2tsp  
handful peanut unsalted 
coriander chopped for garnishing


METHOD:

• Wash the poha  with water in a bowl at least 2 times , drain  all the water and keep aside. 
• Heat a pan on medium flame and pour oil. Then add peanuts and fry for few seconds until they become light brown, remove them from oil with a spoon and keep aside.
• Add mustard seeds , curry leaves and onion . Let it cook for few minutes then add chopped tomato and all spices.
• Cook for few minutes then add poha , peanuts, coriander and lemon juice. Mix and sprinkle few drops of water if the poha is dry , cover it switch off the burner.
• Let it cook for few minutes and serve hot.