Soya-Matar pasanda.....

Serves:4

INGREDIENTS:

• Soya nuggets-100 gm.
• Cumin seeds-1 tsp.
• Ginger paste-2 tsp.
• Garlic paste-2 tsp.
• Onion paste-1/2 cup.
• Finely chopped tomato-4 tbsp.
• Turmeric powder-a pinch.
• Shelled green peas-200 gm.
• Red chili powder to taste.
• Garam masala-1 tsp.
• Refined oil-4 tbsp.
• Salt to taste.

Method:

• Heat 3 cups of water & immerse soya nuggets in it,by adding a pinch of salt to it.Cook it for 3-4 min,once it cooked,remove from flame,drain & squeeze out water from it,rinse well in cold water 2-3 times & further it squeeze to dry.
• Heat 1 tbsp oil in pan,add cooked soya nuggets for few minutes & keep it aside.
• Heat the remaining oil in the pan & add cumin seeds,after half a minute,add ginger paste,garlic paste,onion paste & stir for 2-3 min.
• Add chopped tomatoes,turmeric powder,red chili powder,salt & cook for few seconds.Add 2 tbsp water & let the gravy simmer to get the desired consistency.
• Add the soya nuggets & peas.cover the pan & cook till the peas become tender.Add garam masala & stir for 2-3 minutes.
• "Soya-Matar Pasanda" is ready to serve.Serve hot with chapattis or rice.

Mushroom Manchurian.......

INGREDIENTS:

• Button mushroom-200 gm/1 packet.
• Cornflour-5 tbsp.
• Ginger-garlic paste-1/2 tsp.
• Green chili paste-1/2 tsp.
• Baking powder-1/2 tsp.
• Ajinomoto- a pinch.
• Oil-for deep frying.
• Salt to taste.

For the sauce:

• Ginger-garlic paste-2 tsp.
• Green chili paste-1 tsp.
• Oil-1 tsp.
• Soya sauce-2 tbsp.
• Red chili sauce-2 tbsp.
• Tomato sauce-2 tbsp.
• Vinegar-1 tbsp.
• Chopped spring onion-1/2 cup.
• Ajinomoto- A pinch.
• Cornflour-1 tbsp.

Method:

• Make a batter with cornflour,ginger-garlic paste,green chili paste,salt & little water.Dip the mushroom in this batter & deep fry in hot oil.

For the sauce:

• Heat oil,add ginger-garlic & green chili paste & fry for 2 minutes.Add 1/2 cup water & bring to boil.Add cornflour dissolved in water.
• Add the sauces,salt,ajinomoto & mix well.Add the fried mushroom & cook till sauce just coats the mushrooms.
• "Mushroom Manchurian" is ready to serve.Serve hot & garnish with chopped spring onions.