Tuesday 8 December 2015

Bajra ki Roti recipe | Bajra Roti | Millet Flour Roti | How to make Bajre ki Roti?



Bajra ki Roti recipe | Bajra Roti | Millet Flour Roti | How to make Bajre ki Roti?

Bajra ki Roti is one of popular flat breads in the state of Rajasthan, Haryana, Maharashtra and Gujarat in India. Bajra is one the most common grains consumed widely in rural India. Thickly rolled bajra ki roti has a nutty flavour and crunchy texture. Bajra ki roti goes well with white butter, ghee, jaggery, sabji, chutney, Karhi or curd. It has to be consumed preferably in winter to avoid any digestive problems.

Bajre ki Roti recipe | Bajra Roti | Millet Flour Roti | How to make Bajre ki Roti?

Bajre ki Roti recipe | Bajra Roti | Millet Flour Roti | How to make Bajre ki Roti?


Ingredients

Bajra ka Atta (millet flour) – 2 cups
Salt to taste

Method

Mix bajra ka atta and salt. Add warm water and knead well to make a smooth and pliable dough. Make medium sized balls. Heat tawa. Take a dough ball and pat with wet hands to form a round shape like a thick roti (dough ball can also be rolled into a circle by placing it between two sheets of plastic and using little flour for dusting). Place roti gently on hot tawa and cook for few seconds. Turn over the roti and cook the other side for few more seconds. Now lift the roti with a pair of tongs and roast over open flame till brown spots appear on both sides. Make remaining rotis in the same way. Serve immediately with white butter or ghee.

Bajre ki Roti recipe | Bajra Roti | Millet Flour Roti | How to make Bajre ki Roti?

Bajra


Bajra has numerous health benefits and is also gluten free. It is excellent for diabetics. It has high fiber and complex carbohydrates which helps in keeping full for a longer period. Bajra contains niacin, a vitamin that plays a crucial role in lowering cholesterol levels. 


Also read: Rajma Curry recipe

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Bajre ki Roti recipe | Bajra Roti | Millet Flour Roti | How to make Bajre ki Roti?

Tuesday 3 November 2015

Onion Tomato Chutney recipe | How to prepare onion tomato chutney?



Onion Tomato Chutney recipe | How to prepare onion tomato chutney?

Onion tomato chutney is one of the easiest chutney recipes to make and tastes really yummy. This is a hot and spicy chutney and it goes well with any meal. You can serve it with chapatis, puris or parathas. It can also be used as bread spread. You can prepare this and keep it in the refrigerator for 3 - 4 days.

Onion Tomato Chutney recipe | How to prepare onion tomato chutney?


Onion Tomato Chutney recipe | How to prepare onion tomato chutney?


Ingredients

Tomatoes – 3
Onions – 2
Cumin Seeds – 1/4 tsp
Red Chilli Powder – 1 tsp
Oil – 2 tbsp
Salt to taste

Method

Peel and chop onions finely. Chop tomatoes roughly and blend them to a puree in a mixer. Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them brown. Add chopped onions and saute till light brown in colour. Add tomato puree, red chilli powder and salt. Mix well and saute for 3-4 minutes. Cook till oil separates. Add little water if required to get the desired consistency. Serve with any meal.

Onion Tomato Chutney recipe | How to prepare onion tomato chutney?



Also read: Aloo Paratha recipe | Potato Paratha recipe

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Tuesday 13 October 2015

Rice Paratha from leftover rice | Paratha stuffed with leftover rice | How to make Rice Paratha from leftover rice?



Rice Paratha from leftover rice | Paratha stuffed with leftover rice | How to make Rice Paratha from leftover rice?

Rice paratha recipe is a great way to use left-over steamed rice, jeera rice or pulao. Rice paratha is very popular paratha in North India. It is very crispy and crunchy in taste. Children will love these yummy parathas. Recipe of theses parathas is very easy and simple. The paratha is stuffed with seasoned leftover rice.

Rice Paratha from leftover rice | Paratha stuffed with leftover rice | How to make Rice Paratha from leftover rice?  Rice paratha recipe is a great way to use left-over steamed rice, jeera rice or pulao. Rice paratha is very popular paratha in North India. It is very crispy and crunchy in taste.

Rice Paratha from leftover rice | Paratha stuffed with leftover rice | How to make Rice Paratha from leftover rice?


Ingredients


For Dough
Wheat Flour – 2 cup
Ghee – 1 tsp
Salt to taste

For stuffing
Cooked Rice – 1 cup
Oil – 2 tsp
Chopped Onions – 1 (medium sized)
Cumin Seeds – 1/2 tsp
Chopped Coriander leaves – 1 tbsp
Chopped Green chillies – 2
Red Chilli Powder – 1 tsp
Mango Powder - 1/4 tsp
Oil/Ghee for frying

Method

Mix flour with a little salt. Add ghee and knead to a smooth dough by adding water. Keep it aside for 15 minutes. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. When cumin seeds crackle, add onions and saute for 2 minutes. Add green chillies, red chilli powder, cooked rice, and salt, mix well. Add mango powder and coriander leaves. Mix well and keep aside. Divide the dough into medium size balls. Take a ball and roll it into a circle like a chapati using little flour for dusting. Put some prepared mixture in the center. Join all the edges of the dough (rolled chapati) to seal mixture in the center and press with your palm. Roll it again like a chapati (about 6 inches in diameter) using little flour for dusting. Fry the paratha on a hot tawa using oil/ghee on both sides until brown spots appear. Likewise, make remaining parathas. Serve hot with pickle, curd, butter or tea. 

Rice Paratha from leftover rice | Paratha stuffed with leftover rice | How to make Rice Paratha from leftover rice?  Rice paratha recipe is a great way to use left-over steamed rice, jeera rice or pulao. Rice paratha is very popular paratha in North India. It is very crispy and crunchy in taste.



Also, read: Aloo Paratha recipe | Potato Paratha recipe

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Thursday 24 September 2015

Chatpate Matar recipe (Kulche wale matar) | How to prepare Chatpate Matar?



Chatpate Matar recipe (Kulche wale matar) | How to prepare Chatpate Matar?

Chatpate Matar is a famous North Indian dish usually eaten with kulchas. Chatpate matar is a delicious spicy snack. It can be served as a chaat or with kulchas/chapatis.

Chatpate Matar recipe (Kulche wale matar) | How to prepare Chatpate Matar?

Chatpate Matar recipe (Kulche wale matar) | How to prepare Chatpate Matar?


Ingredients

Matar (White Peas) – 250 gms
Chopped Onions – 2 (medium sized)
Tomatoes – 3 (medium sized)
Chopped Green Chillies – 1/2 tsp
Finely Chopped Ginger – 1/2 tsp
Red Chilli Powder – 1/2 tsp
Mango Powder – 1/4 tsp
Roasted Cumin Seeds – 1/4 tsp
Black Salt – 1/4 tsp
Coriander Chutney – 1 tsp
Tamarind Pulp – 1 tsp
Lemon Juice – 1 tsp
Chopped Coriander Leaves – 2 tsp
Salt to taste

Method

Wash and soak matar in enough water overnight (6-8 hours). Next day discard the soaking water. Boil matar with fresh water and a little salt in a pressure cooker. Let the steam stopped before opening the pressure cooker. Matar should be soft and tender. Let the matar and drain the excess water if any. Take boiled matar in a bowl. Add chopped onions, tomatoes, green chillies, and ginger. Now put red chilli powder, mango powder, roster cumin seeds and black salt. Add coriander chutney, tamarind pulp, and lemon juice. Mix well and garnish with coriander leaves. Serve with kulchas, chapati or bread.

Chatpate Matar recipe (Kulche wale matar) | How to prepare Chatpate Matar?


Also, read: Stuffed Bhindi | Stuffed Ladyfinger recipe

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Chatpate Matar recipe (Kulche wale matar) | How to prepare Chatpate Matar?

Wednesday 23 September 2015

Kachri Chutney recipe (Kachri ki Chutney


Kachri is a wild variety of cucumber, resembling a small melon. It has a tough outer skin and inside is kind of like a tomato. Kachri ki chutney is a famous food item in Rajasthan and Haryana. It is very easy to prepare. Red chillies, garlic and curd gives it a delicious, tangy and spicy taste.


Kachri Chutney
Ingredients
Kachri – 100 gms
Curd – 50 gms
Red Chilli powder – 1 tsp
Garlic Cloves – 3-4
Salt to taste

Method
Wash kachri. Peel kachris. Check kachris by tasting, if any piece found bitter then discard it. Roughly chop all the kachris. Place all the ingredients into a grinder and grind to form a smooth paste. Now chutney is ready. Serve it with any meal and it can also be used as bread spread.



Kachri has a great health benefit of being a stimulant, tonic and coolant. It is a protein rich vegetable.

Moth Dal Recipe | Whole Moth Beans Recipe | How to prepare whole Moth Dal?



Moth Dal Recipe | Whole Moth Beans Recipe | How to prepare whole Moth Dal?

Moth dal is very common in Indian cuisine and also known as Matki. This recipe is simple and easy to make. It is very healthy and popular in North Indian cuisine as a vegetarian diet. Moth dal is similar to whole moong dal in shape and size but it is brownish in colour. It is a classic Indian dish and home-style recipe.

Moth Dal Recipe | Whole Moth Beans Recipe | How to prepare whole Moth Dal?

Moth Dal Recipe | Whole Moth Beans Recipe | How to prepare whole Moth Dal?


Ingredients

Moth Dal – 200 gms
Chopped Onions -- 2 (medium sized)
Chopped Tomatoes -- 3 (medium sized)
Chopped Garlic -- 2 tsp
Chopped Ginger -- 2 tsp
Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder – 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder – 1 tsp
Coriander Powder – 1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder – 1/2 tsp
Mango powder – 1/2 tsp
Oil – 2 tbsp
Coriander leaves for garnishing
Salt to taste

Method

Wash moth and soak in enough water for 3-4 hours. Discard the soaking water and add moth in a pressure cooker with fresh water. Boil moth with a little salt for 4 -5 whistles. Now heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds and let them browned. Add chopped ginger and garlic paste and saute for few seconds. Add onions and saute till they get golden brown colour. Add chopped tomatoes and saute for 4-5 minutes. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, dhania powder, and garam masala powder  Cook till oil starts leaving the masala. Add this masala to boiled moth dal. Let the dal simmer for 5 minutes. Add more salt and water if required. Simmer for 5 -10 minutes till you get your desired consistency. Add mango powder and mix. Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve moth dal with rice, roti or parathas.

Moth Dal Recipe | Whole Moth Beans Recipe | How to prepare whole Moth Dal?


Moth Dal (Moth Beans)

Moth dal is a highly nutritious member of the legume family. It is a good source of cholesterol-lowering fiber. It contains high levels of proteins and also a good source of dietary fiber, potassium, and iron.


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Friday 28 August 2015

Raw Onion Chutney

Raw onion chutney is very simple chutney. People who like raw onion will definitely love to eat it as it is prepared with raw onions only. It taste great when a little melted ghee is added to it when eating.

Ingredients
Chopped Onions – 2 (Big)
Chopped Green Chillies – 4 to 5
Lemon Juice – 1/2 tsp (optional)
Salt to taste

Method
Grind onions, green chillies and lemon juice in a blender to a coarse chutney. Do not grind it longer as we need a chunky texture not a smooth paste. Add salt and mix well. Serve with roti-sabji or parathas-sabji. (Note: Red chili powder can also be used in place of green chillies).

Onions are very low in calories and fats. They contain beneficial nutrients like vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. 

Thursday 27 August 2015

Karonde ki Chutney recipe | Karonda Chutney | How to prepare Karonde ki Chutney?



Karonde ki Chutney recipe | Karonda Chutney | How to prepare Karonde ki Chutney?

Karonda is a white-pink shaded berry grows on a thorny bush during monsoon season. Karonde ki chutney is sweet and sour fresh chutney eaten in North India. It just takes few minutes to prepare this chutney. It is very tasty and can be served with any Indian meal or fried snacks. It will remain fresh even after one week if kept refrigerated.

Karonde ki Chutney recipe | Karonda Chutney | How to prepare Karonde ki Chutney?

Karonde ki Chutney recipe | Karonda Chutney | How to prepare Karonde ki Chutney?


Ingredients

Karonde (Carissa Carandas) – 100 gms
Chopped Onion – 1 (Optional)
Chopped Green Chillies – 3 to 4
Cumin Seeds -- 1/4 tsp
Sugar – 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste

Method

Wash karonde. Split them into two and remove seeds. Place all the ingredients into a grinder and grind to form a smooth paste. Now chutney is ready. Serve it with any meal or snacks. Keep it refrigerated.

Karonde ki Chutney recipe | Karonda Chutney | How to prepare Karonde ki Chutney?

Karonda

Karonda is a rich source of iron. It contains a fair amount of Vitamin C and therefore is an antiscorbutic. It is very useful for cure of anemia. It is also good for bad digestion, stomach pain, and constipation.


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Guava Chutney recipe | Amrood ki Chutney | How to prepare Guava Chutney?



Guava Chutney recipe | Amrood ki Chutney | How to prepare Guava Chutney?

Guava (Amrood) is the most common and popular Indian fruit. Guava Chutney is made with fresh Guava. It is very easy to prepare but has a delicious taste. This chutney is very healthy due to its high nutritional value. This chutney can be served with any Indian meal or it can also be used as a bread spread.

Guava Chutney recipe | Amrood ki Chutney | How to prepare Guava Chutney?

Guava Chutney recipe | Amrood ki Chutney | How to prepare Guava Chutney?


Ingredients

Guava (Amrood) – 4
Garlic clove – 4
Red Chilli powder – 1/2 tsp
Curd -- 2 tbsp
Mango powder – 1/4 tsp
Black salt – 1/4 tsp
Salt to taste

Method

Cut guavas into 4 pieces and remove the seeds. Now chop each piece of guava into small pieces. Put all the ingredients into a grinder and grind them well to form a smooth and thick paste. Add little water if required. Now chutney is ready. Serve guava chutney with roti or parathas.

Guava Chutney recipe | Amrood ki Chutney | How to prepare Guava Chutney?

Guava (Amrood)

Guava is considered one of the healthiest fruits due to its high nutritional value. It is a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals. It is a rich source of Vitamin C.


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Friday 31 July 2015

Moong Dal Puri recipe | Green Gram Dal (withour skin) puri recipe | How to make Moong Dal Puri?



Moong Dal Puri recipe | Green Gram Dal (withour skin) puri recipe | How to make Moong Dal Puri?


Moong Dal Puri recipe | Green Gram Dal (withour skin) puri recipe | How to make Moong Dal Puri?

Moong Dal Puri recipe | Green Gram Dal (withour skin) puri recipe | How to make Moong Dal Puri?


Ingredients


For Dough
Wheat Flour – 2 cup
Oil – 1 tsp
Salt to taste

For stuffing
Moong Dal (without skin) – 1/2 cup
Oil – 2 tbsp
Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder – 1/2 tsp
Chat Masala – 1/2 tsp
Red Chilli Powder – 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil for frying

Method

Wash and soak moong dal in enough water for 4-5 hours. Drain the moong dal. Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle. Add the drained moong dal and saute for 3-4 minutes. Add coriander powder, red chilli powder, chat masala and little salt. Mix well and slightly crush the dal with the back of a stirring spoon. Cook till masala become dry. Remove from the heat and let it cool. Mix flour with a little salt. Add oil and knead to a smooth dough by adding water. Keep it aside for 15 minutes. Heat oil in a kadai for frying. Divide the dough into lemon sized balls. Take a ball and roll it into a circle. Put some prepared mixture in the center. Join all the edges of the dough (rolled puri) to seal mixture in the center and press with your palm. Roll it again like a puri (about 4-5 inches in diameter) using little flour for dusting. Deep fry the puri in kadai till golden brown and crisp. Drain and place the puri on an absorbent paper to remove excess oil. Prepare remaining puris in the same way. Serve hot with pickle, raita or sabji.

Moong Dal Puri recipe | Green Gram Dal (withour skin) puri recipe | How to make Moong Dal Puri?



Also read: Karonde ki Chutney recipe

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Thursday 30 July 2015

Torai Masala recipe | Ridged Gourd Masala | How to prepare Torai Masala?




Torai Masala recipe | Ridged Gourd Masala | How to prepare Torai Masala?


Torai Masala recipe | Ridged Gourd Masala | How to prepare Torai Masala?


Torai Masala recipe | Ridged Gourd Masala | How to prepare Torai Masala?


Ingredients

Torai – 400 gms
Chopped Onions – 2 (medium size)
Chopped Tomatoes – 2 (medium size)
Oil – 4 tbsp
Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp
Red Chilli powder – 1 tsp
Ciriander powder -- 2 tsp
Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
Mango powder – 1 tsp
Salt to taste

Method

Wash, peel and cut the torai in into 1/2 inch pieces. Heat oil in a kadai. Add cumin seeds, let them crackle and change their colour. Add chopped onions and saute till light brown in colour. Add tomatoes and saute for 4-5 minutes. Add torai. Sprinkle turmeric powder, red chilli powder and coriander powder. Mix well and cook covered on low heat stiring in between. When torai is cooked, add mango powder and salt. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes on high heat. Serve torai masala with chapatis.

Torai Masala recipe | Ridged Gourd Masala | How to prepare Torai Masala?





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