Gobi Manchurian Gravy Recipe...

INGREDIENTS:

• Medium sized Cauliflower-1.
• Ginger-garlic paste-1 tsp.
• Salt & chili powder to taste.
• Oil for deep frying.

For the batter:

• All purpose flour/maida-1/2 cup.
• Cornflour-1/4 cup.
• Salt & chili powder to taste.

For the Sauce:

• Oil-1 tbsp.
• Garlic cloves-5-6.
• Green chili-3.
• Chopped Ginger-2 tbsp.
• Onion-1.
• Chili powder-1 tsp.
• Spring onion green- 3 tbsp.
• Tomato sauce-3 tbsp.
• Soya sauce- 1 tbsp.

For the gravy:

• Cornflour- 1 tbsp.
• Water-1 cup.
• Pepper powder-1 tsp.

For garnishing:

• Spring onion green.

PREPARATION:

Gobi Manchurian gravy

• Cut the cauliflower into big size florets & put them in boiling water to which a little salt is added.Drain the water & keep aside.
• Marinate the cauliflower with ginger-garlic paste,little salt & red chili powder for 15 min.
• Finely chop onion,green chili,garlic,ginger & spring onion greens.

Preparation of batter:

• Mix maida,cornflour,salt & chili powder with little water to make a batter of coating consistency.
• Dip the gobi florets in the batter completely & deep fry until golden brown.drain the oil & spread it on tissue paper to soak the excess oil.

Preparation of Sauce:

• Heat oil,fry garlic,green chili,ginger & onion in high heat.Add spring onion greens,chili powder,tomato sauce,soya sauce & needed salt,cook it 1 min.
• Mix 1 tbsp of cornflour in 1 cup of water,mix it well to avoid lumps.now add it to the pan & cook it on low flame for 2 min,add the fried cauliflower floret & cook till desired consistency,lastly add some pepper powder & mix it well,garnish with spring onion.
• "Gobi Manchurian gravy" is ready to serve. 

Note -Once it cools, it will thicken further.

Cauliflower rice/Gobi pulao...

Cauliflower is loaded with nutrients. It is a very good source of vitamin C. It has cancer fighting properties. It is low in fat, high in fiber and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It strengthens the immune system and protects against cardiovascular diseases.So let us try to include this vegetable in our diet. Here is a simple Cauliflower rice recipe/Gobi rice.This is also ideal for lunch box,both kids & elders will love this rice.

INGREDIENTS:

• Basmati Rice-1 cup.
• Medium sized Cauliflower-1.
• Big Onion-1.
• Big & juicy Tomato-3.
• Green Peas-3 tsp.
• Ginger-1 inch(finely chopped).
• Finely chopped garlic-3 cloves.
• Finely chopped green chili-1.
• Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp.
• Chili powder-1 tsp.
• Coriander powder- 2 tsp.
• Oil-2 tbsp.
• Salt to taste.

For the seasoning:

• Cinnamon-1 inch piece.
• Cloves-2.
• Bay leaf-1.
• Cardamom-1.

PREPARATION:

Gobi pulao

• Wash the basmati rice in water & pressure cook it by adding 2 cups of water.
• Finely chop onions,green chili,ginger & garlic.
• Puree the tomatoes,blanch the cauliflower florets i.e.-cut the cauliflower florets & put them in boiling water to which a little salt & a pinch of turmeric powder is added.Let it remain in the water for 3 minutes.
• Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan & fry the cauliflowers adding 1/2 tsp chili powder.don't overcook,so that it retain its crunchiness.Keep aside.
• Heat oil in a pan & add the Cinnamon,Cloves,Bay leaf & Cardamom,then add finely chopped onions & saute till it turns golden brown.Now add ginger+garlic,green chili & saute it.
• Then add tomato puree,turmeric powder,salt,remaining chili powder,coriander powder & cook till the raw flavor goes & oil separates.
• Now add cooked cauliflowers,cooked rice to the tomato gravy.Mix everything well & simmer for few sec until everything gets coated well.
• Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves. 
• Delicious & simple "Gobi pulao" is ready to serve & serve it with raita. 

Green peas pulao....

INGREDIENTS:

• Basmati Rice-1 cup.
• Green peas-1 cup.
• Cloves-4.
• Bay leaves-2.
• Cinnamon-1/2 inch.
• Cardamom-3.
• Chopped Onion-1.
• Cashew-4-5.
• Refined oil-2 tsp.
• Mint leaf(for garnishing)
• Salt to taste.
• Water-2 cups.
• Ghee-1 tsp.

PREPARATION:

Green peas pulao

• Heat oil in a pan.add cloves,bay leaves,& onion.fry for 2 min & add rice,fry for another 2 min,at the same time heat 2 cup of water in a pressure cooker.
• Add fried rice mixture in the pressure cooker,add cashew,green peas & salt.close the lid & wait for 1 whistle.
• Turn off the stove after the whistle & release some pressure,open the lid & lastly add some ghee for nice flavor.
• "Green peas pulao" is ready to serve....serve hot...

Arisha pitha(ଆରିସା ପିଠା) ...

Arisha Pitha is a desert, prepared with rice flour kneaded with jaggery and fried in ghee/oil along with Seasoning of sesame seeds.

INGREDIENTS:

• Rice-1 cup.
• Sesame seeds-1/4 cup.
• Jaggery-1/2kg.
• Ghee/refined oil-200 gm.

PREPARATION:

Arisha pitha

• Soak the rice in water for about 1-2 hours.Wash it in water & then drain it & dry the rice for 10-15 min.Grind the rice to make it semi rough powder.
• Heat 1/2 cup of water in a pan,add jaggery & make it a syrup,then slowly add the rice powder & simultaneously stir it constantly to make it dough.
• Switch off the flame & let it cool,then take the dough in small portions & flatten it with your palms & give it small puri shape,but it should thick & small.
• Sprinkle little sesame seeds on the top of it & press it,so that it would stick on it.now fry these in oil till they become brown in color.take them out.
• "Arisha pitha" is ready to serve,enjoy it hot.

          * u can enjoy it also in room temperature & preserved it in a air tight jar & store it 15-20 days. 

Cabbage pakoda.....

INGREDIENTS:

• Shredded cabbage-1 cup.
• Gram flour-2 cup.
• Chopped coriander leaf-1/2 cup.
• Asafoetida(hing)-1/2 tsp.
• Ginger+garlic paste-1 tsp.
• Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp.
• Eno-1/2 tsp.
• Chili powder-1/2 tsp.
• Oil for deep frying.
• Chopped green chili-1/2 tsp.
• Salt to taste.

PREPARATION:

Cabbage pakoda

• Combine all the ingredients in a bowl with little water & mix well to avoid lumps.
• Heat oil in a pan,take a spoonful of batter,spread it with the help of palm & drop it in oil & deep fry the pakodas till they r golden brown & crisp from all the sides.Drain on absorbent paper.
• "Cabbage pakoda" is ready to serve & serve hot with fried green chili/any green chutney/tomato ketchup.

Oats & Sprouts pancakes...

INGREDIENTS:

• Oats-2 tbsp.
• Sprouts moong dal(green gram) paste-2 tbsp.
• Red chili powder-1/2 tsp.
• Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp.
• Green chilies-1/2 tsp.
• Garam masala powder-a pinch.
• Coriander leaves-1 tsp.
• Chopped Onion-1 tsp.
• Chopped tomato-1 tsp.
• Salt to taste.

PREPARATION:

Oats & Sprouts pancakes

• Mix all the ingredients for the batter together.keep aside.
• Heat a non stick pan & place 1+1/2 tbsp batter in the pan & flatten with spoon to create a thin pancake,flip it over once it turns golden.
• After 10 sec on medium flame,flip back over.
• "Oats & Sprouts pancakes" is ready to serve,garnish with chopped tomato & coriander leaves.Serve these with coriander chutney.