INGREDIENTS:
- Cauliflower floret-1 cup.
- Capsicum-1.
- Onion-1(finely chopped).
- Ginger-garlic paste-2 tbsp.
- Tomato-1(chopped).
- Cumin seeds-1 tsp.
- Dry fenugreek leaves-1 tbsp.
- Red chili powder-1 tsp.
- Turmeric powder-1 tsp.
- Coriander powder-1 tsp.
- Garam masala powder-1/2 tsp.
- Cumin powder-1 tsp.
- Refined oil-5 tbsp.
- Salt to taste.
Method:
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| Gobi capsicum masala |
- Take a big bowl,add enough water,cauliflower florets,salt & turmeric powder into it & keep it 5 mins.
- Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan,add the cauliflower floret in medium heat,fry it till golden brown & keep aside.
- Then add 1 tbsp oil in the same pan,add capsicum+salt in it,fry it till capsicum is cooked 50% & keep aside.
- Now add the remaining oil in the same pan,add cumin seed let it splutter,add chopped onion & saute till translucent,add gg paste & chopped tomato,cook it for 1 min,then add turmeric powder,salt,red chili powder,cumin powder,coriander powder,dry fenugreek leaves mix well & cook it till oil separate from masala.
- Now add cauliflower floret & capsicum,mix well to coat all the masala to it,add 1/2 cup of water & cook till all the water evaporate.
- "Gobi capsicum masala" is ready to serve
,serve it with chapati.
u may also like Chili gobi dry....
INGREDIENTS:
For vada:
- Skinless Urad dal-1 cup.
- Eno fruit salt-1 tsp.
- Salt to taste.
- Refined oil for deep frying.
For Dahi:
- Yogurt-2 cup.
- Curry leaves-10-15.
- Mustard seeds-1 tsp.
- Red chili-2.
- Sugar-1/2 tsp.
- Roasted red chili powder-1 tbsp.
- Roasted cumin powder-1 tbsp.
- Pinch of hing.
- Salt to taste.
Method:
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| Dahi vada |
- Wash & soak the urad dal 4-5 hr or overnight,grind it into smooth paste,don't add too much water because the batter should be a thick paste.
- Beat the batter in your hand to make the vada more soft & fluffy.Add eno & salt to taste,mix well & keep aside.
- Heat oil in a kadai,Apply some water in your palms & finger,take a small amount of batter & flatten it with help of your fingers & make a hole in the middle & drop it in the hot oil carefully,fry till golden brown in all side,drain the oil & put it on cold water 4-5 min.
- At the same time,blend the curd with some water to make it little watery,pour it in a bowl,then add sugar,cumin powder,red chili powder & salt.
- Now take the vada out of the water & squeeze it & add it to the curd mixture.
- Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan,add broken red chili,mustard seeds,let it splutter,add curry leaves,switch off the flame,pour this to the dahi vada & mix slowly.
- "Dahi vada" is ready to serve,serve it chilled or normal.
U can also enjoy the another variation of "Dahi vada" is "Dahi pakodi"..
INGREDIENTS:
- Urad dal-1 cup.
- Chopped onion-1.
- Grated ginger-1 tbsp.
- Chopped green chili-1-2.
- Cumin seeds-1 tbsp.
- Eno fruit salt-1 tsp.
- Semolina(sooji)-1/4 cup (optional).
- Handful of curry leaves chopped.
- Chopped coriander leaves-1 tbsp.
- Salt to taste.
- Refined oil for deep frying.
Method:
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| Vada/Bara |
- Wash & soak the urad dal 4-5 hr or overnight,grind it into smooth paste,don't add too much water because the batter should be a thick paste.
*if the batter is little bit watery then u can add sooji to adjust its consistency.
- Beat the batter in your hand to make the vada more soft & fluffy.Add chopped onion,grated ginger,green chili,cumin seeds,eno,chopped curry leaves & coriander leaves & salt into it,mix well & keep aside.
- Heat oil in a kadai,Apply some water in your palms & finger,take a small amount of batter & flatten it with help of your fingers & make a hole in the middle & drop it in the hot oil carefully,fry till golden brown in all side,drain the oil & spread it on tissue paper to soak the excess oil..
- "Vada/Bara" is ready to serve.
Serve hot with ghuguni,aloo kassa or sambar.
INGREDIENTS:
preparation time-10 min
cooking time-10 min
serve-6
- Okra/bhindi-250 gm.
- Gram flour-4 tbsp.
- Chili powder-1.5 tsp.
- Amchoor/dry mango powder-1 tsp.
- Cumin seeds-1 tsp.
- Broken cashew pieces-2 tsp.
- Chat masala-1 tsp.
- Lemon juice-1/2 tsp.
- Oil for deep fry.
- Salt to taste.
PREPARATION:
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| Bhindi kurkuri |
- Trim the ends of okra & chop in diagonal shape or give shape of your choice.Sprinkle salt & lemon juice,chili powder,mango powder,cumin & cashew pieces mix well & cover & keep aside for 10 min.
- Now sprinkle gram flour & toss gently(don't rub the flour),if it feels too dry then add 1-2 tsp water.
- Heat oil in a pan,deep fry these okras in small batches,don't crowd the pan.fry on medium heat,when become crisp & golden brown,drain on a tissue napkin,sprinkle some chat masala.
- "Bhindi kurkuri" is ready to serve.Serve with steamed rice & dal.
INGREDIENTS:
- Boneless,skinless chicken-300 gm.(cut into small pieces)
- Garlic cloves-10-12(finely chopped).
- Soya Sauce-2 tbsp.
- Tomato ketchup-1/2 cup.
- Vinegar-1 tbsp.
- Black pepper powder-1 tbsp.
- Red chili powder-1 tbsp.
- Egg-1.
- Corn flour-1 cup.
- Refined oil for deep fry+2 tbsp.
- Salt to taste.
- Spring onion(for garnishing).
PREPARATION:
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| Garlic chicken |
- Take a bowl,add chicken pieces,1 tbsp soya sauce,vinegar,red chili powder & salt,mix it well & leave it for 15-20 min.Then add cornflour & egg to it,mix it well & deep fry it & keep aside.
- Heat oil in a pan,add garlic cloves,when it turns golden brown,add fried chicken,mix it well.
- Take a bowl,add soya sauce,tomato ketchup & 1/2 cup of water,salt mix it & add it to chicken & fry constantly till it dry,then add black pepper powder,mix it so that all the mixture coated uniformly.Garnish with chopped spring onion.
*if u want to make it little gravy then u can add more sauce & water in it.
- "Garlic chicken" is ready to serve,serve it with paratha/u can take it as a stater.
Preparation time:10 min.
Cooking time:35 min.
Main course
serve-4.
INGREDIENTS:
- Basmati Rice-1 cup.
- Chana dal/bengal gram-1/2 cup.
- Cloves-4.
- Bay leaves-2.
- Cinnamon-1/2 inch
- Golden raisins-1 tsp.
- Cardamom-3.
- Cashew-4-5.
- Refined oil-2 tsp.
- Salt to taste.
- Water-2 cups.
- Ghee-1 tsp.
- Green chili slit-2.
- Grated ginger-1 tsp.
- Mint leaf-few.
PREPARATION:
- Wash chana dal & soak it approx.20 min.
- Heat oil in a pan.add cloves,bay leaves,cinnamon,cardamom & ginger & green chili slit.fry for 2 min & add soaked chana dal,fry for another 2 min,at the same time heat 2 cup of water in a pressure cooker.
- Add fried chana dal mixture in the pressure cooker,add rice,cashew,mint leaf & 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.
- "Chana dal pulao" is ready to serve....serve hot...
