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Tuesday, November 25, 2014

METHI MUTTER MALAI | PEAS FENUGREEK LEAVES CURRY

Methi Mutter Malai is a simple subzi made with Peas ( Matar ) and methi cooked in a creamy rich sauce . This recipe pairs well with Naan and roti recipes . So now off to today's post Methi Mutter Malai recipe with step wise photos .

METHI MUTTER MALAI | PEAS FENUGREEK LEAVES CURRY
METHI MUTTER MALAI | PEAS FENUGREEK LEAVES CURRY


Methi Mutter Malai - Ingredients 

Preparation Time : 10 minutes  | Cooking Time : 30 minutes
Recipe Cuisine: North Indian  | Serves : 4

  • Peas - 1 cup , ( Use Fresh or Frozen )
  • Methi Or Fenugreek leaves - 1/2 bunch leaves, ( Leaves removed from stem and chopped )
  • Turmeric Powder - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Garam Masala - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Butter - 1 tablespoon
  • Fresh cream - 1/4 cup ,  ( Click here for the recipe )
  • Cumin seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Salt - to taste

To Roast and Grind :

  • Green Chilli - 2 numbers , slit
  • Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tablespoon   ( Click here for the recipe )
  • Onion - 1 number , Diced
  • Tomato - 1 number , slit 
  • Cashew - 5 -6 pieces 
  • oil - 1 teaspoon

     

    METHI MUTTER MALAI | PEAS FENUGREEK LEAVES CURRY
    METHI MUTTER MALAI | PEAS FENUGREEK LEAVES CURRY

    Method :

    • Heat a wok or a heavy bottom pan . Add oil . Add in the onions and cook till they become soft . Add the ginger garlic paste and fry till raw smell goes away . Add the tomatoes, green chilli and cook till the tomatoes become mushy . Allow them to cool down .


    • Transfer the contents to a blender . Add the cashew nuts .


    • Blend them in to a puree . set aside .

    • Melt Butter in a wok . Add the cumin seeds and allow them to crackle .


    • Add the peas and stir fry them for few seconds .


    • Add the methi leaves and mix .


    • Add the turmeric powder , Garam Masala Powder , salt and mix them well .


    • Transfer the ground contents from Blender to the contents and mix them well .


    • Bring the contents to a boil . 
    • Finally add some fresh cream to the gravy .


    • Once the fresh cream is added switch off the flame .Methi Mutter Malai is done !


    Check out some of the similar Recipes in the blog below 


     Check out the other side dishes for roti by clicking here .


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    Wednesday, November 19, 2014

    MINT LEAVES POWDER | DRIED MINT LEAVES POWDER | PUDINA PODI

    Mint powder is one of the quick essential in my kitchen . I usually store the dried mint leaves powder in my pantry and the come handy when fresh mint leaves are not available . It is the  beginning of winter and the mint plant in my garden just started to whither away . Before the plant is completely gone , I saved a lot of the mint leaves and made the pudina podi or Mint leaves powder and stocked them in my pantry . So now off to today' s post Mint leaves powder or pudina podi .

    MINT LEAVES POWDER |  DRIED MINT LEAVES POWDER | PUDINA PODI
    MINT LEAVES POWDER |  DRIED MINT LEAVES POWDER | PUDINA PODI


    Mint Leaves Powder - Ingredients

    Preparation Time : 2 days   Recipe Category: Cooking essentials


    • Mint Leaves - As Needed

       

      Method :


      • Take the mint leaves . Seperate the Mint leaves from stem .


      • Wash the Leaves well to remove sand and dirt . Spread them on a wide plate and allow them to get dry . 


      • Set aside for a day or two till they are completely dry . Transfer them to a blender once they are dried.



      • Grind them to a fine powder .


      • Mint powder is done !


      • The mint powder is ready to be stored . They can be stored in an airtight box and used for several months as needed .

      Notes :
      • The mint leaves can be dried indoors .
      • The left over mint could be made to a powder and be used as needed .

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      Friday, November 14, 2014

      BADUSHA RECIPE | HOW TO MAKE BADUSHA RECIPE - STEP BY STEP PHOTOS

      Badusha is a traditional south Indian sweet that is made usually during Occasions and festive seasons in India . My kids were craving for sweets couple of days back , so I decided to make this badusha for them . Badusha is a simple , easy and a quick recipe that could be made without any complications . So now off to today's post Badusha recipe .

      BADUSHA RECIPE | HOW TO MAKE BADUSHA RECIPE - STEP BY STEP PHOTOS
      BADUSHA RECIPE | HOW TO MAKE BADUSHA RECIPE - STEP BY STEP PHOTOS


      Badusha Recipe - Ingredients

      Preparation Time :30 minutes  | Cooking Time : 30 minutes
      Recipe Category:
      Dessert  | Recipe Cuisine: South Indian 

      For the dough :
      • All Purpose Flour Or Maida - 1 & 1/2  cup
      • yogurt - 1 tablespoon
      • Butter - 2 tablespoon , room temperature
      • Oil - 1 tablespoon
      • Baking soda - 1 pinch
      • water - As needed
      • Sugar - 1 tablespoon
      For the syrup:

      • Sugar - 1 cup
      • Water - 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup , for immersing sugar

      For Frying :

      • Oil - As needed


        BADUSHA RECIPE | HOW TO MAKE BADUSHA RECIPE - STEP BY STEP PHOTOS


        Method :


        • Take a wide mixing bowl , add the oil , butter , baking soda , sugar , yogurt and whisk .



        • Add the Madia and mix .  



        • Crumble the contents .


        • Add some water and knead them to a soft dough .



        • Cover the dough and set aside for 30 minutes .

        • Meanwhile take sugar and water in a heavy bottom pan . Bring them to a boil and till the sugar syrup reaches  one string consistency .  Switch off .



        • Make small balls from the dough .



        • Take the small balls and flatten them in our palm and make a dent in the middle .



        • Fry them in oil till they become golden brown color . Cook in medium heat , so that the badusha is cooked inside as well . 




        • Drop the fried Badusha in sugar syrup . Toss the Badusha in the sugar syrup and let them stay in the syrup for five minutes .


        • Transfer the Badusha to a Plate and allow them to dry .



        • Once all the Badusha is done , Pour the remaining left over sugar syrup Over them . Allow them to cool down completely . Add some sprinkles . 



        Allow them to cool down till the sugar crystallizes


        • Done !! Badusha is ready to serve .


        • My Kids enjoyed  those Badusha  .
        Check out the other Indian Sweet , dessert recipes Posted in the blog below .
        Click here to view all the other Dessert recipes in the blog .
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        Monday, November 10, 2014

        HONEY ROASTED ALMONDS RECIPE

        Honey Roasted Almonds is a quick and a healthy snack recipe . My husband made this dish for my kids . The Honey Roasted Almonds are  great for munching . This snack can be made in a bulk and it could be stored in an airtight container and be used as needed . S now off to today's post Honey Roasted Almonds .

        HONEY ROASTED ALMONDS RECIPE
        HONEY ROASTED ALMONDS RECIPE

        Honey Roasted Almonds - Ingredients

        Preparation Time :5 minutes  | Cooking Time : 20 minutes
        Recipe Category:
        Snacks  | Recipe Cuisine: American

        • Almonds - 1 cup
        • Honey - 2 tablespoon
        • Water - 1 tablespoon
        • Oil - 1 teaspoon
        • Sugar - 1 tablespoon 


            HONEY ROASTED ALMONDS RECIPE
            HONEY ROASTED ALMONDS RECIPE

            Method :

            • Take the  Baking Tray . Spread the Almonds on the baking tray . Preheat the oven at 350F . Bake the Almonds for 10 minutes . Once Roasted the almonds gives a nice aroma and the Almonds turns slight brown in color . Set Aside and cool down .


            • Take a heavy bottom pan . Add the Honey , water and oil . Mix them well and start heating the contents . Bring the contents to a boil .


            • Now add the almonds to the boiling contents .



            • Mix the contents well till the liquids are absorbed by the almonds . 

            • Now Take the sugar and spread them on a  a flat tray .


            • Now add the Almonds to the sugar and toss them with sugar .


            • Spread them on a wax paper and allow them to cool down completely .  Honey Roasted Almonds recipe is done !


            • Enjoy the Honey Roasted Almonds with a cup of tea .

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            Saturday, November 8, 2014

            URULAI KIZHANGU PATTANI PORIYAL | POTATO PEAS FRY

            Urulai Kizhangu Poriyal is a spicy and hot stir fry recipe of potato and peas with authentic Indian spices . The Urulai Kizhangu poriyal pairs well with Steamed Rice , Sambar and Rasam recipes . Check out the other Poriyal Recipes posted in the blog  here .So now off to Todays post Urulai Kizhangu poriyal or Potato Peas Poriyal Recipe.

            URULAI KIZHANGU  PATTANI PORIYAL | POTATO PEAS FRY
            URULAI KIZHANGU  PATTANI PORIYAL | POTATO PEAS PORIYAL

            Potato Peas Fry - Ingredients

            Preparation Time :30 minutes  | Cooking Time : 15 minutes
            Recipe Category: Sides  | Recipe Cuisine: South Indian

            • Boiled Potato - 3 number , diced
            • Peas - 1/2 cup , Pre-cooked
            • Onion - 1 number , chopped
            • Garlic Pods - 3 numbers , crushed
            • Oil - 2 teaspoon
            • Mustard seeds - 1/2  teaspoon
            • Urad dhal - 1/2 teaspoon
            • Red chilli Powder - 1 teaspoon
            • Turmeric Powder - 1/2 teaspoon
            • Hing - 1/4 teaspoon
            • Salt - to taste 


            URULAI KIZHANGU  PATTANI PORIYAL | POTATO PEAS FRY
            URULAI KIZHANGU  PATTANI PORIYAL | POTATO PEAS PORIYAL

            Method :

            • Heat oil in a wok . Add the mustard seeds and allow them to pop . Now add the urad dhal and fry till they become brown in color . Add the crushed garlic and fry till raw smell goes away . Add the onion and cook till they become soft .


              • Add the turmeric powder , salt , Red chilli powder , Hing and mix well .


              • Add the Boiled Potato and Mix .


              • Fry them well that the potatoes are well coated with the spice powders . Now add in the Boiled peas and Mix them well .


              • Done ! Urulai Kilangu Pattani Poriyal or Potato Peas Fry is ready to be served .



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                Sunday, November 2, 2014

                CHILLI PANEER RECIPE | CHILLI PANEER - GRAVY METHOD | PANEER RECIPES

                Paneer is the most loved ingredient of my kids. If i ask them your most favorite food they say any dishes made with paneer Eyes shut . I have a few collection of Paneer in my blog as well . Today's post is a fusion of Indian and Chinese cuisine  made with paneer . So now off to today's post Chilli Paneer Recipe - Gravy Type .

                CHILLI PANEER RECIPE | CHILLI PANEER - GRAVY METHOD | PANEER RECIPES
                CHILLI PANEER RECIPE | CHILLI PANEER - GRAVY METHOD | PANEER RECIPES

                Chilli Paneer - Ingredients

                Preparation Time :10 minutes  | Cooking Time : 30 minutes
                Recipe Category:
                Gravy  | Recipe Cuisine Indo-chinese

                • Capsicum | Bell Pepper - 1 number , Diced
                • Onion - 1 number , Diced
                • Crushed Garlic  - 1 tablespoon
                • Whole red chilli -  3Numbers , slit
                • Oil - 1 tablespoon
                • Crushed Pepper powder - 2 Teaspoon
                • Soy Sauce - 2 tea spoon
                • Cornflour - 1 tea spoon 
                • Salt - To taste
                • Lemon juice - 1/4 teaspoon
                • Green Chilli - 3 number slit 
                • Cornflour - 1 tea spoon
                • Water - As needed

                To Marinate:

                • Paneer - 200 grams , cubed (  Click here for the recipe )
                • Salt - to taste
                • Ginger garlic paste - 1 teaspoon ( Click here for the recipe)
                • Corn flour - 1 teaspoon

                For frying :

                • Oil - 2 teaspoon 

                CHILLI PANEER RECIPE | CHILLI PANEER - GRAVY METHOD | PANEER RECIPES
                CHILLI PANEER RECIPE | CHILLI PANEER - GRAVY METHOD | PANEER RECIPES

                Method :

                • Take the corn flour in a small bowl , add some water to make a paste . Set aside .
                • Take the paneer cubes in a mixing bowl . Add the Ginger garlic paste , Cornflour , salt and mix the contents well . Sprinkle water if needed for the marination . Set aside for at least 30 minutes .


                • Heat oil in a non stick tava for frying the Paneer cubes . Fry them till they turn slight golden color . Remove and set aside .


                • Heat the remaining oil in a wok . Add the slit whole red chills and crushed garlic and fry till raw smell goes away .



                • Add in the diced onions and the green chills and cook them for few seconds .



                • Now add the diced Bell peppers and fry them for few seconds .



                • Add the crushed Pepper corns and salt . Mix them well .


                  • Add the soya sauce and lemon juice and mix well .


                  • Add some water and bring the contents to a boil .


                  • Add the fried paneer cubes and the corn flour mixture to it . Mix well .


                  • Chilli Paneer Gravy is ready to be served . 

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