Karonda Green Chilly Recipe | How to make Karonda Green Chilly?

Karonda Green Chilly Recipe | Mirch Karonde | How to make Karonda Green Chilly

Karonda green chilly is a good combination to prepare a sour and pungent recipe. Karonda Green Chilly recipe can spice up your meals. Mirch Karonde recipe is very easy to make. Karonda is a white-pink shaded berry grows on a thorny bush. Karonda green chilly is a yummiest and tangy flavored recipe eaten in North India. It is very simple and quick to prepare. It will remain fresh even after one week if kept refrigerated.

Karonda Green Chilly Recipe | Mirch Karonde | How to make Karonda Green Chilly

Ingredients

Green chili – 100 gms

Karonde (Carissa Carandas) – 50 gms

Cumin Seeds – 1/4 tsp

Asafoetida – a pinch

Oil – 1 tbsp

Salt to taste

Method

Wash karonde and green chilies and wipe dry them. Cut karonde into two and remove seeds. Remove the stem of green chilies, slit them into half and chop roughly. Heat oil in a pan. Temper asafoetida and cumin seeds. Add karonde and green chilies and saute for one minute. Add salt and saute for another one minute. Now cook covered karonde and green chilies are both tender for about 4-5 minutes on low heat. Once cooked, take it out in a serving bowl. Serve with chapatis, parathas, dal-chawal or as a side dish with a meal.

Karonda

Karonda is a rich source of iron. Karonda is naturally sour. It contains a fair amount of Vitamin C and therefore is an antiscorbutic. It is used in various traditional Indian medicines. It is very useful for cure of anemia. It is also good in bad digestion, stomach pain, and constipation.

Green Chilli

Green Chilli is a common Indian food component. It is rich in vitamin A, vitamin B6, iron, copper and potassium. It also contains a small amount of carbohydrates and protein.

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Karonda Green Chilly Recipe | Mirch Karonde | How to make Karonda Green Chilly?

Kurkuri Bhindi Recipe | Crispy Bhindi Recipe | Okra Fry Recipe | How to make Bhindi Kurkuri?

Kurkuri Bhindi Recipe | Crispy Bhindi Recipe | Okra Fry Recipe | How to make Bhindi Kurkuri?

Bhindi recipe is very simple and quick to make. Kurkuri means crisp in Hindi. Crispy Bhindi recipe is a deep-fried snack using bhindi (Ladyfingers) with gram flour (besan) and some spices. This okra fry is a simply delicious snack. It tastes best with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of chaat masala before serving. I am sure you will try to make this recipe at your home and enjoy it.

Bhindi Kurkuri is one of the best side dishes for your lunch/dinner you can make with bhindi. You can serve it as a side dish with dal-rice, pulao, curd-rice, sambar-rice or even with plain paratha or chapatis. It can be served as an accompaniment to your evening tea/coffee. They can be eaten anytime as they are tasty and light to eat. In this step by step post, let’s see how to make Kurkuri Bhindi, Crispy Bhindi or Okra Fry.

Kurkuri Bhindi Recipe | Crispy Bhindi Recipe | Okra Fry Recipe | How to make Bhindi Kurkuri?

Ingredients

Bhindi (ladyfingers) – 250 grams

Gram flour (besan) – 1/2 cup

Red chili powder – 1/2 teaspoon

Dry mango powder (Amchur powder) – 1/2 teaspoon

Cumin powder – 1/2 teaspoon

Turmeric powder – 1/4 teaspoon

Chaat masala – 1 teaspoon

Lemon juice – 2 teaspoons (optional)

Oil to deep fry

Salt to taste

Water as required

Method

Wash the bhindi (ladyfingers) thoroughly in water. Wipe them dry with a kitchen towel. Trim the edges. Split the bhindi vertically with a sharp knife. Keeping one side intact, slit from the other side.

Take all your bhindi in a bowl. Add red chili powder, dry mango powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, chaat masala (1/2 teaspoon only) and salt. Mix everything very well with a spoon or spatula and keep it aside for 15-20 minutes. Bhindi will leave little water.

Now sprinkle the besan on the bhindi. Mix again lightly. Add water to make a medium thick batter. Stir the whole mixture lightly with a spoon or with your hands. Now your bhindi batter is ready to fry.

Heat oil for frying in a pan or kadai. Deep fry the bhindi over medium heat till golden brown and crisp. Fry the bhindi in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. You will have to turn the bhindi a few times so that they get fried evenly. Remove the bhindi on absorbent paper to drain the excess oil.

Sprinkle lemon juice on top of the bhindi kurkuri. Now sprinkle a little chaat masala over the top. Bhindi Kurkuri is ready to serve. Serve immediately as a tea time snack or even as a side dish with the combination of rice and dal.

Kurkuri Bhindi Recipe | Crispy Bhindi Recipe

Bhindi (Okra) is one of the most popular vegetables in India. It is rich in vitamins and minerals. It contains a good amount of vitamins A, C, and B6. It also contains high amounts of vitamin K, folate and iron. Bhindi (Ladyfinger) is very low in calories. It is also known for its high fiber content. It helps in strengthening your digestive system. It contains no cholesterol or saturated fat.

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Kurkuri Bhindi Recipe | Crispy Bhindi Recipe | Okra Fry Recipe | How to make Bhindi Kurkuri?

Gajar Matar Sabji recipe | Carrot Green Peas Dry recipe | How to make Gajar Matar ki Sabji

Gajar Matar Sabji recipe | Carrot Green Peas Dry recipe | How to make Gajar Matar ki Sabji

Gajar Matar ki sabji recipe is very popular in Northern parts of India. This fresh and easy to make sabji is commonly made during the winter season. Gajar Matar sabji is dry sauted carrot and peas. Carrot Green Peas recipe is full of flavour and colour. It is a little sweet and perfect side vegetable dish.

Gajar Matar Sabji is loved by all age group of people. Carrots, when combined with fresh green peas, make it a nutritious and healthy dish.  Serve hot with plain paratha, roti or chapattis.

Gajar Matar Sabji recipe | Carrot Green Peas Dry recipe | How to make Gajar Matar ki Sabji

Ingredients

Carrots (Gajar) – 2 cups (cubed)

Fresh Green Peas – 1/2 cup

Oil – 2 tbsp

Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp

Chopped onion – 1/4 cup

Chopped Garlic – 1 tsp

Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp

Tomato puree – 3 tbsp

Red Chilli powder – 1/2 tsp

Coriander powder – 2 tsp

Mango powder – ¼ tsp

Chaat Masala powder – ¼ tsp

Green Coriander leaves for garnishing

Salt to taste

Method

Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle. Add chopped onions and saute until translucent. Add chopped garlic and saute for few seconds. Add tomatoes puree and saute for 4-5 minutes. 

Add green peas and cubed carrots. Mix well and saute for a few minutes. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt and mix well. Add 1/2 cup of water and stir well. Cover and cook for 7-8 minutes until carrots and peas are tender. Add some more water if required. 

Remove the cover. Add mango powder and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Add garam masala and mix well. Stir the sabji till all the liquid evaporates. 

Gajar Matar ki Sabji is ready. Garnish with green coriander leaves. Serve hot with plain paratha, roti or chapattis.

Gajar Matar Sabji recipe | Carrots (Gajar)

Carrots are known as Gajar in Hindi. Carrot is a healthiest root vegetable. Carrots are rich in nutrients, vitamins, and fiber. Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C. Carrots are good for your eyesight. Carrots are also good for maintaining cholesterol and preventing heart diseases. You should include carrots in your daily diet.

Green Peas (Matar)

Green Peas are packed full of healthy nutrients. Green peas are a popular vegetable rich in minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants. Green Peas are very low in saturated fat.

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Gajar Methi recipe | Carrot with Fenugreek Leaves | How to make Gajar Methi ki Sabji?

Gajar Methi

Gajar Methi recipe | Carrot with Fenugreek Leaves | How to make Gajar Methi ki Sabji?

Gajar Methi recipe is very popular in North India. It is a dry vegetable and very easy to make. Methi, when combined with carrots, make it a healthy and nutritious dish. It is less spicy and little sweet side vegetable dish. The dry mango powder gives a tangy flavor to the dish.

Carrot with Fenugreek leaves is an everyday recipe in the winter season. This side dish is packed with the goodness of carrot and fenugreek. Gajar Methi ki Sabji has the pleasing bitterness of Methi leaves but awesome in taste. Serve hot with plain paratha, roti or chapattis. It can also go very well with dal and rice.

Gajar Methi recipe | Carrot with Fenugreek Leaves | How to make Gajar Methi ki Sabji?

Ingredients

Carrots (Gajar) – 2 cups (cubed)

Chopped Fenugreek leaves – 2 cup

Oil – 2 tbsp

Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp

Chopped onion – 1/4 cup

Chopped Garlic – 1 tsp

Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp

Red Chilli powder – 1/2 tsp

Coriander powder – 2 tsp

Mango powder – 1/2 tsp

Salt to taste

Method

Heat oil in a kadai on medium heat. Add cumin seeds, when seeds crackle. Add onions and saute until translucent. Add chopped garlic and saute for few seconds. Add chopped fenugreek leaves and saute for a couple of minutes. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt and mix well. Add cubed carrots and 1/2 cup water and stir well. Cover and cook for 6-8 minutes until carrots are tender. Remove the cover. Add mango powder and mix well. Cook for 2-4 minutes till all the liquid evaporates. Gajar Methi ki Sabji is ready. Serve hot with plain paratha, chapatis, roti or any type of bread. You can also serve it with dal and rice.

Gajar Methi ki Sabji

Gajar (Carrot)

Carrot is basically root vegetable. Gajar (Carrots) are rich in vitamins, nutrients, and fiber. Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C. Carrots are known as the ultimate health food. Carrots help in maintaining cholesterol and prevent heart diseases. Carrots are also good for your eyes.  

Methi Leaves (Fenugreek Leaves)

Methi is a popular herb. Methi leaves are a rich reservoir of medicinal properties. They are aromatic and flavourful. They are very nutritious but pleasing bitter in taste. These leaves are beneficial for people who have diabetes.

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Bhindi Masala recipe | Ladyfinger Masala recipre | How to make Bhindi Masala?

Bhindi Masala recipe | Lady’s Finger Masala recipe | How to make Bhindi Masala?

Bhindi is a favorite vegetable at my home. Bhindi Masala recipe is a simple and delicious recipe that I often make in my kitchen for my children. It is a North Indian recipe made with ladies’ finger. It goes very well with chapattis and plain parathas. It can be served for lunch and dinner. You can also pack “Bhindi Masala” in your children’s lunch box.

Bhindi Masala recipe | Lady’s Finger Masala recipe | How to make Bhindi Masala?

Ingredients

Bhindi (Lady’s finger) – 500 gms

Chopped Onions – 2 (medium size)

Chopped Tomatoes – 2 (medium size)

Oil – 4 tbsp

Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp

Red Chilli powder – 1 tsp

Coriander powder -- 2 tsp

Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp

Mango powder – 1 tsp

Salt to taste

Method

Wash and wipe bhindi with the help of a kitchen cloth. Cut both the ends and cut 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 bhindi. Sprinkle turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder. Mix well and cook covered on low heat stirring in between. When bhindi is cooked, add mango powder and salt. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes on high heat. Serve it hot with chapatis or plain parathas. 

Bhindi (Lady’s finger or Okra)

Bhindi is known as lady’s finger or okra in English. It is a green vegetable that is packed with various nutrients. It has nutritional values and so is beneficial for your health. It is rich in dietary fiber. It helps in prevention of diabetes. It is a good source of vitamin “A”, “B”, “K”. “C” and folic acid. It is very low in calories and has no cholesterol.

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Palak Bhujia Recipe | Sukhi Palak Bhaji Recipe | Spinach Stir Fry | How to make Palak Bhujia

Palak Bhujia Recipe | Sukhi Palak Bhaji Recipe | Spinach Stir Fry | How to make Palak Bhujia

Palak Bhujia recipe is a simple and quick yet tasty recipe of spinach. It is very famous in north India. Palak bhaji recipe is a healthy recipe prepared with fresh palak leaves (spinach). Spinach stir fry has high nutritional values and health benefits. It is an amazing side with any meal. It goes very well as a side dish along with dal-rice or dal-chapatti.

Palak Bhujia Recipe | Sukhi Palak Bhaji Recipe | Spinach Stir Fry | How to make Palak Bhujia

Ingredients

Palak Leaves (Spinach) – 500 gms

Oil – 1/2 tbsp

Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp

Chopped Onions – 1/2 cup

Chopped Tomatoes – 1/2 cup

Chopped Garlic – 1 tsp

Chopped Green Chilies – 2

Asafoetida – A pinch

Salt to taste

Method

Remove stalk from the palak leaves (Spinach). Wash and chop the palak leaves finely. Heat oil in a kadai. When the oil is sufficiently hot. Add cumin seeds, let them crackle. Add chopped onions and saute until translucent. Add asafetida, chopped garlic, chopped tomatoes and chopped green chilies. Saute for few seconds until light brown in colour. Add chopped palak leaves and salt. Mix well and saute for 2 minutes. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes. Check it after 3 minutes. Now cook it for 2-3 more minutes and let the excess moisture evaporates. Put off the flame. Palak Bhujia is ready. Now transfer the Palak bhujia to a bowl. Serve hot along with chapatis, puris, parantha or rice.

Palak Leaves (Spinach)

Spinach is well known for its nutritional qualities. It is a super vegetable loaded with tons of nutrients in a low-calorie package. It is loaded with vitamins, iron, and fiber. Spinach is good for skin, hair, eyes and bone health. Spinach stir fry is not only nutritious but also very yummy to eat.

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