Monday, May 18, 2009

Baby Corn Pakoda




Ingredients:

Baby Corn- 15 to 20
Corn Flour-5 tbsp
All-Purpose Flour(maida flour)- 5 tbsp
Besan-1 tbsp
Ginger and Garlic Paste-1 tbsp
Baking Soda-1/2 tsp
Red chilli powder-1 tsp
Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
Italian seasoning- 1/2 tbsp
Water
Oil for deep frying
Salt to taste

Method:

1. Heat a oil in a pan for deep frying.
2. Meanwhile take a bowl combine corn flour,maida flour,besan,ginger and garlic paste,salt,red chilli powder,turmeric powder,baking soda and italian seasoning mix it well,then add water mix it to form thick batter.
3. when oil is heated ,Dip each baby corn in the batter and deep fry until crispy and golden brown.
4. Remove on to kitchen tissue papper, to drain excess oil.
5. Serve hot with tomato ketchup.







Mushroom Briyani





Ingredients:

Button Mushroom-15 to 20 sliced
Onion-2 sliced thinly
Tomato-2 sliced
Green chilli-4 slit
Ginger and Garlic paste-2 tbsp
Turmeric powder-1/2 tbsp
Red Chilli powder-1 tbsp
Garam masala- 2 tbsp
Corrainder leaves-1 small bunch
Cinnamon sticks-1
Cloves-6
Bay leaf-1 big
Curd-4 tbsp
Salt to taste
Ghee- 3 tbsp
Oil- 3 tbsp
Basmati rice-2 cups
Lemon juice-2 tbsp
Water- 2 1/2 cups

Method:

Note: Marinate the mushroom with curd,ginger and garlic paste,lemon juice and salt for 1/2 an hour in the fridge.
1. Heat oil and ghee in a pressure cooker,when oil is heated add cinnamon stick,cloves and bay leaf fry it for a second.
2. Then add sliced onion,green chilli and ginger and garlic paste saute if for few minutes till onion is light brown.
3. Add sliced tomato and corrainder leaves fry it,then add red chilli powder,turmeric powder and garam masala fry for a minute.
4. Add marinated mushroom mix it well and cook for 5 minutes,then add rice and water mix it well,adjust salt and close the cooker and cook in medium flame without putting weights.
5. When steam comes put weight and cook in low flame for 8 minutes.(whistle should not come).
6.After 8 minutes put off the flame and leave it for 2 minutes and remove from flame and keep it side for 10 minutes.
7. Serve hot with raita.

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Soya Tandoori Balls





Ingredients:

For Balls:
Soya bean chunks-1 cup
Bread slices-4
Ginger &Garlic paste-1 tbsp
Green chilli- 2 chopped
Black pepper powder-1 tbsp
Garam masala powder- 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
Oil

For Sauce:
Tomato -1 puree
Ginger and Garlic- 1 tbsp chopped
Red chilli powder-1 tbsp
Tomato sauce- 1 tbsp
Tandoori colour-1 tbsp

Method:

To make Soya Balls:
1.Soak Soya bean in 1 1/2 cup of warm water for 5 to 6 minutes.
2.Drain water and squeeze well to remove excess water.
3.Now add all the other ingredients for making balls except the oil.
4.Knead it well and make small balls and keep it side.
5.Heat oil in a pan for deep frying the balls,when oil is heated slowly add balls and fry for few minutes till balls are golden brown,remove and keep it aside.

To make Sauce:
1.Take a pan add 1 tbsp of oil,when oil is heated add chopped ginger and garlic and green chilli and fry for few minutes.
2.Then add tomato puree,red chilli powder,tomato sauce,salt and tandoori colour and saute for few minutes till oil separates.
3.Now add the fried soya balls and mix it well so that all the sauce are coated nicely to balls.

Note:
1.Instead of Soya chunks you can use soya granules also.
2.Instead of tomato puree you can use tomato paste.

Okra And Potato Sabji




Ingredients:

Lady,s finger(Okra)-1/2 kg washed and cutted into round shape
Potato- 2 peeled and cutted into small cubes
Onion-1 chopped
Tomato-1 chopped
Red chilli powder-1 1/2 tbsp
Turmeric powder- 1tsp
Water
Salt

Seasoning:
Mustard seed-1/2 tbsp
Urad dal-1/2 tsp
Curry leaves-5 to 6
Oil


Method:


1.Heat oil in a pan,when oil is heated add mustard seed,urad dal and curry leaves,when it splutter add potato fry it for few minutes,then add chopped onion and salt and saute for few minutes,then add chopped tomato.
2.Then add red chilli powder and turmeric powder and mix it,then add lady's finger mix it well,add little water cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes in medium flame or till lady's finger is cooked.
3.Open the lid,mix it and adjust the salt and cook for 5 minutes.
4.Serve hot with rice/chappati.

Gobi Manchurian




Ingredients:

Cauliflower-1 medium size
All Purpose Flour-2 tbsp
Corn Flour-2 tbsp
Rice Flour-1/2 tbsp
Ginger & Garlic &Green chilli paste-1 tbsp
Water
Salt to taste

For Sauce:
Onion- 1 medium chopped
Capsicum-1/2 sliced
Ginger & Garlic-1 tbsp finely chopped
Green chilli-2 finely chopped
Red chilli powder-1/2 tsp
Soya sauce-2 tbsp
Chilli sauce-1 tbsp
Vinegar-2 tsp
Tomato sauce- 3 tbsp
Oil
Corrainder leaves-2 tbsp finely chopped

Method:

Note:Cut Cauliflower into florets,boil it for 10 to 12 minutes in salt water,drain and keep it aside.
1.Heat oil in a pan for deep frying the cauliflower,meanwhile take a bowl add all purpose flour,corn flour,rice flour ,salt,ginger & garlic &green chilli paste and water to make a thick paste.
2.When oil is heated, take one floret dip in the batter and coat nicely and slowly put in the oil in medium flame.
3.When its cooked,remove onto kitchen tissue paper and keep it a side.
4.Heat oil in another pan,when oil is heated,add garlic & garlic and green chilli chopped,fry for few minutes.
5.Then add chopped onions and sliced capsicum saute for few minutes,dont over cook capsicum.
6.Add soya sauce,chilli sauce,tomato sauce and vinger,mix it nicely and add little water and for 2 to 3 minutes.
7.Finally add fried cauliflower, mix it so that its coated nicely to all the cauliflower .
8.Turn off heat and garnish with chopped corrainder leaves.

Thursday, May 7, 2009

Aloo Korma





Ingredients:
  • Potatoes-3
  • Onion-1 chopped
  • Green Chilli-2 slit
  • Tomatoes-1 1/2 choppes
  • Curry Leaves- 8 to 10
  • Ginger and Garlic paste-1tsp
  • Turmeric Powder-1 tsp
  • Red chilli powder-1/2 tbsp
  • Corrainder powder-1/2 tsp
  • Coconut-1/4 cup shredded
  • Poppy Seeds-1 tbsp
  • Corrainder Leaves -1 tbsp forgarnish
  • Salt to taste
  • Water-1 cup
  • Oil

Method:

       Note: Wash and boil the potato,the peel and cutted into small cubes.
        Soak poppy seeds for 1/2 an hour before grinding.
   Paste:Grind shredded coconut and poppy seeds to a fine paste.
1.Heat oil in a pan,when oil is heated add curry leaves,chopped onions and green chilli,saute it for few minutes till onions are light brown.
2.Add ginger and garlic paste,fry it,then add red chilli powder,turmeric powder,corrainder powder and salt according to taste,mix it well.
3.Then add chopped tomatoes and potatoes mix it well,cover and cook for 10 minutes in  medium flame.
4.Reduce flame and add coconut paste and mix it well.
5.Add water,mix it and adjust salt,cook for another few minutes till you get the desired gravy consistency.
6.Garnish with corrainder leaves.
7.Serve hot with chappati/puri/coconut rice/pulao.    

Friday, April 24, 2009

Mushroom Cashew Gravy




Ingredients:
  • Button Mushroom-15 to 20 sliced
  • Onion-1 sliced
  • Cashew nuts- 12 to 15 
  • Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
  • Red chilli powder-2 tsp
  • Jeera powder-1/2 tsp
  • Garam masala-1 tsp
  • Ginger and Garlic paste-1 1/2 tsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Water-1/2 cup
  • Oil

Method:
          Note: Soak cashewnut for 1/2 hour and grind it to a fine paste.
1.Heat oil in a pan,when oil is heated add sliced onion and saute for few minutes,till onion becomes light brown.
2.Then add ginger and garlic paste and saute for few minutes,then add turmeric powder,red chilli powder,jeera powder,garam masala powder and salt to taste.
3.Then add the cashew paste and water mix it well,then add sliced mushroom and saute for few minutes in medium flame for 10 minutes.
4.Then stir it well and cook for 5 minutes in low flame.
5.Serve hot with chappati. 



Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Corrainder Chicken




Ingredients:
  • Chicken-1 lb boneless
  • Corriander leaves-1 small bunch
  • Curry leaves- 8 to 10
  • mustard seeds-1/2 tbsp
  • urad dal-1/2 tsp
  • red chilli powder-1/2 tbsp
  • Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
  • Cashew-5 to 6
  • Green chilli- 5
  • Ginger and Garlic paste-1 tbsp
  • Pepper powder-1/2 tbsp
  • Onion-2 chopped
  • Milk-1 cup
  • Garam masala-1/2 tbsp
  • Oil
  • Salt to taste

Method:

Note:Soak cashew for half an hour.
Marination: Marinate chicken with red chilli powder,turmeric powder and salt.Mix it well and leave it for half an hour.
Paste:Grind corrinder leaves,soaked cahew,ginger and garlic paste and green chilli to a fine paste.
1. Heat oil in a pan,when oil is heated add mustard seed,urad dal and curry leaves,fry for a minutes,then add chopped onion and fry for few minutes till onion are little brown.
2.Add corriander paste,stir it well then add marinated chicken and mix it well so that all the paste are coated nicely to the chicken.
3.Then add garam masala,pepper powder and salt as required.Mix it well.Add 1 cup of milk stir it well,cover and cook till chicken is done.
4.Remove the lid,stir it well and cook for another 10 minutes in low flame.
5.Garnish with corriander leaves.
Serve hot with Chappati/Rice.





Thursday, April 16, 2009

Pepper Mutton




Ingredients:
  • Mutton-1 lb cutted into small pieces
  • Onion-3 chopped
  • Tomato-2 chopped
  • Green chilli -3 chopped
  • Pepper powder-2 tbsp
  • Cumin powder-2 tsp
  • Turmeric powder-2 tsp
  • Ginger and Garlic paste-2 1/2tsp
  • Curry leaves-8 to 10 
  • Corriander leaves for  garnish
  • Onion ring for garnish
  • Salt to taste
  • Water - 1/2 cup
  • Oil
Method:

1.Heat oil in a pan,when oil is heated add onion,green chilli,tomato and curry leaves fry for few minutes till onion is little brown .
2.Add ginger and garlic paste and fry for few minutes.
3.Then add mutton pieces,add pepper powder,cumin powder,turmeric powder and salt according to the taste,add little water and mix it well, so that all masala are coated nicely.
4.Cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes,in medium flame till chicken is cooked.
5.Then open the lid,sprinkle little corriander leaves,mix it nicely,cook for another 5 minutes in low flame.
6.Garnish with some corriander leaves.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Carrot Cucumber Raita



Ingredients:
  • Curd(yogurt)-2 cups
  • Salt to taste
  • Water-2 tbsp
  • Red chill powder-1/2 tsp
  • Carrot-1/2 cup shredded
  • Cucumber-1/2 cup chopped
  • Corriander leaves -1/2 tsp chopped + garnish

Method:

1.Take a bowl add curd and water and stir it well,then add salt mix it well.
2.Add red chilli powder stir it,then add shredded carrot and chopped cucumber mix it well.
3.Add chopped corriander leaves mix it.
4.Garnish with corriander leaves.


Thursday, April 9, 2009

Chicken Briyani




Ingredients:
  • Chicken-1 lb
  • Basmati rice-2 cups
  • Onion-3 sliced
  • Tomato-3 sliced
  • Green chilli-4
  • Ginger and Garlic paste-1 1/2 tbsp
  • Cinnamon stick-2
  • cloves-7 pieces
  • Bay leaves-2
  • Corriander leaves-1 small bunch
  • Mint leaves-1 small bunch
  • Salt to taste
  • Red chilli powder-1 1/2 tbsp
  • Turmeric powder-1/2 tbsp
  • Daniya powder- 1 tbsp
  • Chicken masala-2 tbsp
  • Kesari colour-1/2 tsp
  • Curd- 2 tbsp
  • Oil-4 tsp
  • Ghee-4 tsp
  • Water-2 cup
  • Coconut milk-1 cup

Method:
        Note: Soak rice for 10 minutes.
         Marination: Marinate the chicken with red chilli powder,turmeric powder,daniya powder,salt,ginger and garlic paste,chicken masala and curd mix it well.Marinate for an hour.
1.In a medium flame, heat oil and ghee in a pressure cooker,when both are heated add cinnamon stick,cloves and bay leaves.Fry for few minutes,then add sliced onions and green chilli fry it,then add sliced tomato,stir it well.
2.Add ginger and garlic paste fry it till raw smell goes,then add corriander leaves and mint leaves.
3.Then add the marinated chicken mix it well,cook for 5 minutes,then add basmati rice mix it well.
4.Add water and coconut milk,add kesari colour mix it well,add salt according to taste.
5.Close the pressure cooker in a medium flame,when the steam comes put the weight and simmer for 8 minutes.
6.Chicken briyani is ready serve hot with raita/salna. 



Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Mutton Curry




Ingredients:
  • Mutton-1lb
  • Shredded coconut-1/2 cup
  • Kaju-4 to 5
  • Khus khus-1 tbsp
  • Fennel seeds-1 tbsp
  • Red chilli powder-1 tbsp
  • Turmeric powder-1 tbsp
  • Daniya powder-1 tbsp
  • Ginger and Garlic paste-1 tbsp
  • Small Onion-10 to 15
  • Tomato-1/2
  • Water- 2 to 3 cups as required
Seasoning:
  • Mustard seed- 1/2 tbsp
  • Urad dal- 1/2 tbsp
  • Curry leaves-6 to 7
  • Oil- 2 tbsp 
Method:
      Note:Soak khus khus and kaju for half an hour.
1.Grind shredded coconut,ginger and garlic paste,fennel seed,red chilli powder,turmeric powder,daniya powder,Khus khus and kaju.
2.Heat oil in a pan.when oil is heated add all seasoning and let it splutter.
3.Then add small onion and tomato fry for few minutes,until onion is lightly brown.
4.Then add coconut paste fry for 5 minutes,then add water stir it well,add salt according to taste,let it boil for few minutes.
5.After that add the mutton pieces,stir it well,cover with the lid in medium flame for 8  to 10 minutes.
6.After that,open the lid and stir it well,until mutton is cooked,then put the flame to low cover it again,leave it for 10 to 15 minutes.
7.Serve hot with rice.



Sunday, March 8, 2009

Pepper Chicken




Ingredients:
  • Chicken-12 to 15 pieces
  • Onion-2 small chopped
  • Tomato-1 chopped
  • Green chilli- 2 slit
  • Ginger and Garlic paste- 1 1/2 tbsp
  • Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
  • Pepper powder- 2 tbsp
  • Curry leaves-5 to 6
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil
  • Water-1/2 cup

Method:

1.Heat oil in a pan,when oil is heated,add chopped onion,curry leaves,green chilli,ginger and garlic paste and little salt and fry for few minutes till onion becomes light brown.
2.Then add chopped tomato and fry for few minutes,then add chicken pieces,turmeric powder,pepper powder and mix it well so that all are coated nicely.
3.Add little water and mix it,cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes in medium flame.
4.After that open and stir it,cook for 5 minutes in low flame till its like little gravy consistency.
5.Serve hot with rice.

Saturday, March 7, 2009

Mutter Paneer



Ingredients:

  • Paneer-10 to 15 pieces
  • FreshPeas-1 cup
  • Onion-1 chopped
  • Tomatoes-2 chopped
  • Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
  • Ginger and Garlic paste- 1/2 tbsp
  • Garam masala-1/4 tsp
  • Ghee- 1 1/2 tbsp
  • Milk- 1/2 cup
  • Red chilli powder-1 tbsp
  • Water
  • Corrainder leaves for garnish

Method:

1.First take a pan add little ghee and fry paneer till light brown and keep it side.
2.In the same pan add ghee,add ginger and garlic paste and fry for few minutes.
3.Then add chopped onion, stir it for few minutes.
4.Add tomatoes,red chilli powder,turmeric powder and garam masala fry for few mintes.  
5.Then add the fresh peas and paneer pieces mix it nicely so that all the masala are coated nicely and adjust salt.Then add milk and little water for gravy mix it.
6.Cover and cook for 10 minutes in medium flame.Then  again mix it,and cook for 5 minutes in low flame.
7.Garnish with corriander leaves.
9.Serve hot with chappati.







Channa Masala




Ingredients:
  • White channa- 500 gms
  • Onion-1 chopped
  • Tomatoes-3 chopped
  • Ginger and Garlic paste-1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
  • Red chilli powder-1 tbsp
  • Garam masala-1/2 tsp
  • Bay leaf-2
  • Lemon juice-1 tsp
  • Oil-3 tbsp
  • Corriander powder-2 tsp
  • Jeera powder-1 tsp
  • Pepper powder- 1/2 tsp
  • Cinnamon stick-1
  • Cloves-2
  • Water
  • Corriander leaves for garnish

Method:

         Note: Soak channa overnight. 
1.Wash and pressure cook channa fo 6 to 7 whistles or until channa is cooked.
2.Heat a oil in a pan,when oil is heated add bay leaf,cinnamon stick and cloves,stir it well for a minute.Then add the chopped onion and salt and saute for few minutes,till onion become light brown.
3.Then add ginger and garlic paste and fry for few minutes.
4.Then add all the masala powder and saute for 5 minutes,add tomatoes and mix it well.
5.Add cooked channa and adjust salt, mix it nicely so that all masala and channa are coated nicely.
6.Add water as required for gravy,cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. 
7.When its cooked add lemon juice and mix it well.
8.Garnish with  corriander leaves.
9.Serve hot with chappati/Batura.

Capsicum Chicken




Ingredients:
  • Chicken-1 lb(1/2 kg) boneless
  • Ginger and Garlic paste-2 tbsp
  • Onions-2 chopped
  • Tomato sauce-2 tbsp
  • Soya sauce-1 tbsp
  • Capsicum-1 big sliced
  • Red chilli powder-1 tbsp
  • Turmeric powder-1/2 tbsp
  • Salt to taste

Method:

         Marination:Marinate the chicken with lots of ginger and garlic paste,red chilli powder,turmeric powder and salt.Marinate for 1/2 hour.
1.Heat oil in a pan,when oil is heated add chopped onions fry it till onion becomes light brown.
2.Then add the marinated chicken and saute it for 4 to 5 minutes.Then cover it with the lid and cook for 5 minutes in medium flame.
3.After 5 minutes,when chicken is half cooked ,add tomato sauce,soya sauce and mix it well so that both the sauce are nicely coated to chicken pieces.
4.Then add the sliced capsicum and mix it well.
5.Capsicum chicken is ready