SPICY EGGPLANT (BRINJAL)

STUFFED SPICY EGGPLANT

EGGPLANT (BRINJAL)

Eggplant is also called brinjal in India. It has various shapes and different colours. It can be made in same method either long or small round . It can serve with puri, parantha, chapati & rice depending on your choice. Let us go for preparation: -

INGREDIENTS : -

* Eggplant- 1/2 kg, very small size

* Oil -1 1/2 tbs,

* Cumin seeds -1tsp,

* Red chilli powder - 1tsp,

* Coriander powder -2tbs,

* Funnel seeds -1tbs,

* Turmeric powder -1/2tsp,

* dried ginger powder -1/4tsp,

* Dried mango powder -1/2 tsp

* Garam masala -1/2 tsp,

* Salt to taste,

* Green coriander leaves for garnish.

METHOD : -

* Wash eggplant and dry very well,

* Cut all eggplant in to 4 parts but keep joint from one down,

* Mix all spices by little oil and fill into eggplant.If spices remains keep aside,

* Now heat oil in a wok (kadahi) and add cumin seeds. Let it crackle very well,

* Put all eggplants in to wok & mix well

* Cover it and let it cook for 5 to 7 minutes. After that stir it and again cook it for 5 minutes,

* When it cooked and becomes soft then mix remaining spices in to it,

* Once again cook for 2 to3 minutes,

* In last turn off the flame. Cover the lid on wok for 4 to 5minutes,

* Now eggplant is ready.Turn out it in to a plate & garnish with coriander leaves,

* Serve it with Puri, Parantha, Chapati or Rice.

NOTE :-

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LAJWAB SHAHI PANEER

SHAHI PANEER

Shahi paneer is very delicious dish.Today i am writing

this recipe recommended by my daughter because she loves this recipe. It is mouth watering and easy recipe. Now start preparation for making Shahi Paneer :--

INGREDIENTS: -

* Paneer -1/2kg

* Tomatoes -2 big size

* Ginger -1" piece

* Green Chilli -2 piece

* Peanut -2tbs

* Sesame(white til)Seeds -1tbs

* Grated coconut powder -2tbs

*  oil -2 to 3 tbs

* Cumin seeds -1tsp

* Salt to taste

* Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp

* Red chilli powder -1/4 tsp

* Coriander powder -2tbs

* Coriander leaves for garnish

Preparation: -

* Cut Paneer 1"into 1/2'' piece

* Make tomato puree with green chilli and ginger

*  Put peanuts, sesame, grated coconut powder, Turmeric powder, Red chilli powder and Coriander powder in a mixture and make fine paste like with the help of water.Consistency of paste should be like thread.

METHOD :--

* Heat oil on the flame and put cumin seeds . Let it crackle and get brown colour

* Add peanut paste in to it. Stir continuously and let it roast 

* When oil leaves the paste, add tomato paste. keep stirring until it get a solid form and oil float over it 

* Add water, salt and Paneer. Boil it for 5 minuts

* Now Shahi paneer is ready

* Garnish with coriander leaves and serve it

NOTE:-

* Depending on choice You can add onion or garlic paste with peanut paste and Garnish with cream

* Please share your likes and comments.

DAHI WADA

DAHI WADA

Dahi Wade is favourite of everyone. Its taste is very delicious. Mostly it is made on Indian festivals like Holi , Diwali. Bhalla papdi can be eaten as snacks. Come on be ready for making Dahi Wade :-

INGREDIENTS :-

For making Wade (Pakode):-

* Washed Moong Dal (Pulse)- 250gm,

* Washed Urad (lentil) Dal - 60gm
* Ginger & Green chilli paste
* Salt -1tsp
* Fennel seeds -1/2 tsp

For making Dahi Batter :-

* Curd -1kg
* Salt to taste
* Roasted cumin powder -1/2 tsp
* Hing (asafoetida) 2 pinch
* Black pepper -1/4 tsp
* Rock & Black salt
* Grated ginger
*Sugar powder -11/2 tbs

Method :-

*  Put water in both pulses for 4 to 6 hours. After that drain out water from pulses and grind it in mixture. Make coarsely paste and beat paste till then the colour of paste get in to white colour. Paste should be fluffy.

* mix salt, Hing (asafoetida),Ginger paste and Fennel seeds
* Heat oil in a wok (kadahi). From paste make wade & fry in oil.

When it cooked and get little brown colour, take out the wade

and put into the salted hot water for 4 to 5 hours.

* When wade become soft put in thin dahi batter for 1/2 hour
* Make Thick Dahi Batter & all ingredients mix in it
* In a plate take out all wade and put thick curd batter to upper side
* Garnish it with chat masala, coriander leaves & green chutney
* Serve it

BESAN (GRAM FLOUR) CHILLA

NUTRITIOUS

BESAN CHILLA

Besan chilla is complete nutritious snack.

Today I made for my husband's and son's favourite breakfast.It can be served anytime either breakfast or evening tea time.  Preparation for besan chilla is as follows : -

Ingredients:-

* Besan (Gram flour) -1cup,

* Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp,

* Funnel seeds- half of 1/4 tsp,

* Carom seeds -half of 1/4 tsp,

* Red chilli powder -1/4 tsp,

* Asafoetida -1 pinch,

* Coriander powder -1tsp,

* salt to taste.

* All types vegetable  carrot, cabbage, cauliflower (grated) capsicum, french bean ,spinach cut into small size,

* Ginger (grated),-1" piece,

* 2 Green chilli cut into very small piece.

* Coriander leaves -50 gm

METHOD: -

* Now in a big bowl mix all ingredients and all vegetables, green chilli & grated ginger in 1 cup of besan,

* Make a paste with help of water,consistency of batter should be thick like pakora batter

* Heat griddle (tawa) on high flame and put some oil to grease the tawa,

* Switch the flame on medium before you put the mixture on griddle.

* Put mixture on tawa and spread it in round shape properly,

* put some oil around chilla. when chilla gets colour change of colour brown. turn it and cook another side.

* Cook it both sides till it get some crisp.

* Take out  and serve it with green chutney or tomato sauce.

NOTE: -

Depending on your choice add vegetables or leave. Comments are welcome.

KAJU BURFI (CASHEW NUT)

KAJU BURFI

NAVARATRI SPECIAL

Sweets are main attraction of Indian dishes. In India there are different type of sweets. It is served after meal. During fast many type of sweets are made in Indian festival. That is why kaju burfi is for navratri special because it is very simple and easy. 

INGREDIENTS : -

* Milk 200mili litre

* Cashew nut 250gm

* Suger 250gm

METHOD : -

* Clean &wash cashew nut very well. Grind cashew nut with milk in mixer to form a paste.

* Now put this paste in a heavy bottom wok (kadahi) and add sugar . Mix it well.

* Cook it well until it starts boiling 

* Stir continuously on low flame till it takes a form of solid dough.

* Switch off the flame & let dough cool

* Next grease the plate with ghee.

* Put dough on this plate and roll it with help of roller. Keep the size of thickness 1/8 "and 1/4" length.

* Depend on your choice either you can decorate silver leaf or not.

* After cool cut it in diamond shapes

* Kaju Burfi is ready & it can store for few days

P.S.  The image in the blog are for representational purpose only

PASTA (ITALIAN DISH)

PASTA IN RED SAUCE

It is fast,easy and most popular known as italian dish. Many types of Pasta is cooked in variation.It is eaten along with garlic bread.To make start preparations for Pasta,

INGREDIENTS: -
* Dried Pasta - 2 cups,
* Olive oil -1tbs,
* Tomato puree -1tbs,
* oregano herbs - 1tsp,
* Tomato sauce 1/2 tbs,
* Black pepper freshly ground 1/4 tsp,
* Chilli flakes as required,
* Salt to taste,
* Parsley herbs.

Preparation: -
* 2 Garlic cloves , peeled & crushed,
* 1/2 Carrot,
* 10 piece French beans,
* 5 Mushrooms,
* 4 Baby corn,
* !/2 cup red,yellow,green Capsicum,
* 1/4 cup of American corn,
* 1/4 cup of green and black olive

Cut all vegetables in equal size & washed.

HOW TO MAKE PASTA -----

METHOD: -
* Boil Pasta in large saucepan with salt and 1/4 tsp oil.when boil ,drain water and cool in cold water .keep aside
* Heat oil in large frypan over medium flame. Add Garlic & cook for 1 second until aroma come
* Put carrot,saute, stirring often then add French beans,Mushrooms, Baby corn, American corn, as written one by one,stirring often for 3 minutes or until it softens slightly.
* Put tomato puree pasta sauce or tomato sauce and stir continuously. Increase heat to high and bring to the boil.Reduce heat to medium and simmer, uncovered it.Stirring often for 6-7 minutes or until the sauce reduces and thickness slightly
* Stir in parsley leaves and seasoning with salt and black pepper.
* Add these vegetables mixture to the Pasta and toss to mix.
* Serve hot immediately.

NOTE: -
Onion can be add as per your own choice and mix after garlic .Vegetables can be cut as per likes & dislikes too.
Comments are awaited to improve my presenting

UPAMA (SOUTH INDIAN DISH)

UPAMA (SOUTH INDIAN DISH)

UPMA

Upma is south indian dish .Everywhere people like as light complete breakfast in the morning

Upma is South  Indian dish. It is very popular as light dish in breakfast.Upma is south indian dish .Everywhere people like as light complete or as breakfast in the morning.

So let us start TO MAKE UPMA

INGREDIENTS: -

* Suji( Semolina) -150 gm =1 cup,

* Oil -2 Tbs,

* Peanut -50 gm,
* Curry leaves,

* Rai seeds -1 small spoon,
* Washed urad dal -1tsp,
* Channa dal -1tsp,
* Ginger - 1" piece (grated),
* Green chilli cut into small pieces,
* Green peas -1/2 bowl,
* Carrot-1/4 bowl (cut into small size like peas),
* Ghee- 1tbs,
* Green coriander (chopped)1tbs,
* Coconut(grated) 1tbs
* Salt to taste,

HOW TO MAKE UPMA METHOD: -
* Heat a pan and put ghee into it,
* Add rai seeds ,when it splutter put ginger,green chilli & curry leaves then add peanut channa dal & urad dal.Roast it till come out light brown,
* Now add peas ,salt & carrot & Saute it till come out soft,after that mix semolina and roast for few minutes on medium flame,
* Put water about one cut and mix it well,
* In last add 1/2 tsp ghee more to make it tempting,
* Garnish with grated coconut & green coriander leaves,
* Serve it hot.

NOTE: -
You can add onion depending on your choice. Thanks for reading my recipe. If u like my recipe, share your comments in comment box. your comments would help me for better descriptions.

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