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 - 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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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 - 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

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 .

• Pumpkin Halwa
• Pineapple Kesari 
• Ladoo Recipe
• Melting Mysore Pak 
• Semiya Kesari 
• Rava Ladoo 
• Maida Burfi 
• Palkova Recipe , Milk Sweet 
• Rava Kesari
• Poli Recipe
• Beetroot Halwa  

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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 - 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

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 .

Click to view the similar Almonds Recipe below :

• Almonds Tea
• Almonds Milk

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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 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 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 .

• Serve the Potato Peas Fry with  Steamed Rice and a curry .

Check out some of the famous South Indian Poriyal Recipes Below ,

• Drum Stick Leaves Fry ( Murungai Keerai Poriyal )
• Cabbage Peas Fry 
• Radish Pods Poriyal
• Vendakkai Kovakkai Poriyal ( Okra Gherkin Fry )
• Carrot Stir Fry ( Carrot Poriyal )
• Beetroot Poriyal ( Beetroot Stir Fry )
• Peerkangai Poriyal
• Carrot Beans Stir Fry ( Carrot Bean Stir Fry )
• Cluster Bean Poriyal 
• Cauliflower Pattani Poriyal

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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 - 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

Method :

•  Click here to make paneer  at home . 

• 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 . 

• Enjoy the Chilli Paneer Gravy with some naan  and other Roti and parathas , Rice and Fried rice Recipes .

Check out some of the paneer recipes in my blog below :

• Mutter Paneer
• Paneer Butter Masala ( Using Pasta Sauce )
• Paneer Paratha
• Kadai Paneer
• Paneer Fried Rice
• Paneer Korma

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CHICKEN CURRY IN A HURRY - NO COCONUT METHOD

Chicken Curry in a hurry is a simple Chicken Curry recipe made in a jiffy since no Grinding is required for the recipe .  This recipe calls for very few and available ingredients from our Kitchen pantry . The Chicken curry in a hurry is made in the pressure cooker and it could be made in 20 minutes . So now off to today's post Chicken Curry in a Hurry .

CHICKEN CURRY IN A HURRY

Chicken Curry in a Hurry - Ingredients

Preparation Time :10 minutes  | Cooking Time : 20 minutes
Recipe Category: Curry  | Recipe Cuisine:  Indian 

•  Chicken - 500 Grams ,skin out ,  Cleaned and chopped
•  Onion - 350 grams , Chopped finely
•  Tomato - 250 Grams , finely diced
•  Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tablespoon ( Click here for the recipe )
•  Oil - 2 teaspoon
•  Curry Powder - 1 tablespoon ( Click here for the recipe )
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon
•  Pepper powder - 1 teaspoon ( Optional )
•  Cilantro leaves - Few , chopped ( optional )
•  Water - 2 cups
•  salt - to taste

CHICKEN CURRY IN A HURRY

Method :

• Heat oil in a pressure cooker . Add the finely chopped onions and cook till they become translucent .

• Now add the chopped Tomatoes and cook till they become soft .

• Add the ginger garlic paste and cook till the raw-smell goes away .

• Add the Chicken pieces , Curry Powder , Turmeric powder , salt and mix .

• Now add the 2 cups of water and bring the contents to a boil . Add the pepper powder and cilantro leaves and mix .

• Cover with the lid and pressure cook the contents for 2 hisses .

• Remove the lid of the pressure cooker  and the oil separates out on the top of the chicken curry .

• Chicken curry in a Hurry is ready to serve . 

• Enjoy the  chicken curry in a Hurry  with Naan  , flat breads and steamed rice .

Notes :

• The curry powder could be replaced by using Red chilli powder and Coriander powder in 1: 1 ratio .

• Any Store bought curry powder could be used to make this curry .
• The addition of pepper powder and cilantro leaves could be optional .

 

Check out the other Chicken Recipes in my blog below . Please Click the title of the post to view the recipe . Please Click here to View all the Chicken Recipes in my blog .

• Butter Chicken Recipe 
• Ginger Chicken Recipe 
• Chicken Potato Curry
• Ground Chicken Chilli
• Chicken Kabab 
• Green Chilli chicken 
• Chicken 65 
• Country Style Chicken Curry  ( Naatu Kozhi Kulambu )
• Mugalai Chicken Curry 
• Authentic Chicken Curry ( Arachi Vitta Chicken Kulambu )
• Tomato Pepper chicken Curry 
• Kadai chicken 
• Chicken Masala
• Chicken Liver Fry
• Chicken Gravy  ( Kozhi Salna )
• Chicken Korma
• Chicken Sukka Recipe

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