Ingredients:500 gms Paneer cubed and fried3-4 cups of spinach1/4 cup peanuts1-2 green chillies1 small onion finely chopped1/2 tomato finely chopped1 tsp ginger paste1 tsp garlic paste1/2 tsp garam masala2 tbsp cream1 green cardamom2-3 cloves1/2 tsp cumin seeds1″ cinnamonSalt as per taste2-3 tbsp oil Method: Start by blanching spinach and peanuts in a pot of boiling…
Category: Vegetarian
Green Peas Pulav
Ingredients:500 gms Basmati rice1-2 cloves1 tsp cumin seeds1 bay leaf1/2 onion thinly sliced1/2 cup green peas (I’ve used frozen peas)Salt2 tbsps Oil or GheeWater Method: Heat oil/ghee in a non stick pot on medium heat. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cloves and let them splutter for 1-2 minutes. Now add the sliced onions and cook…
Channa Aloo
Ingredients:1 tin chickpeas or 1 cup boiled chickpeasSalt as required4 clove2 teaspoon cumin1-2 cubed boiled potatoes1 tablespoon dried pomegranate seeds1 teaspoon black pepper2 green chillies1 teaspoon garam masala powder2 tablespoon coriander powder1 black cardamom2 small onion chopped6 tablespoon ghee/Oil1 inch chopped gingerWater as required1 tablespoon dry mango powder (Optional)2 cinnamon stick Method: Heat pan over…
Dhokla
Ingredients:1.5 cups gram flour (besan)1 tbsp sugar1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)½ to ¾ tsp baking soda1 cup waterOil to grease the steaming panSaltFor Tempering-1 tsp mustard seeds1 tsp sesame seeds1 green chilli chopped1/4 tsp hing (optional)Chopped coriander for garnish Method: Grease the steamed pan and keep aside to use later. Meanwhile, mix flour…
Baked Mushroom Pasta
Ingredients:1 cup pasta1/4 cup roughly chopped spinach1/4 cup mushrooms roughly diced5-6 cherry tomatoes1/2 cup goat cheese1/4 cup cream1 tbsp finely chopped garlic1/2 cup grated parmesan cheeseCrushed black peppercornsParsley to garnishSaltWaterOlive oil Method: Heat a pot of water to cook the pasta with some salt. Once cooked, drain and keep aside to use later. Meanwhile, pre-heat…
Burnt Garlic Noodles
Ingredients:1 packet of noodles (I’ve used egg noodles but you can use any type)1 small sliced onion2-3 red chilles1 tbsp chopped garlic3-4 garlic sliced1/4 cup green peas1/2 carrot roughly sliced1/4 bell pepper sliced2-3 green onions chopped1 tsp ajinomoto (MSG)1 tsp black pepper powder1 tbsp white vinegar1 tbsp red chilli sauce1 tbsp light soya sauce1/2 cup…
Peas Pasta
Though this is a vegetarian recipes you can always add shredded chicken or shrimp or even bacon to this. Its very easy to put together and have simple yet delicious flavors to it. I have used a little bit of fresh cream but you can skip it if you don’t like its taste. Cooking time:…
Gajar Ka Halwa
Ingredients: 500gms red carrots grated1 cup granulated sugar500 ml milk1/4 cup roasted nuts1/2 cup khoya/mawaA pinch cardamom powder1/4 cup ghee Method: Heat ghee in a heavy bottom pan on medium to low heat and add the grated carrots. mix well for 10-15 mins then add the milk, cardamom powder & sugar. Mix together, cover and…
Mysore Bonda
Ingredients: 1 cup urad dal (soaked overnight)1.5 tsp cumin seeds2-3 tbsp of rice flour2-3 green chillies chopped1 tbsp chopped ginger1 tsp crushed black pepper1/4 cup chopped coconut1/4 tsp hing (asafoetida)8-10 curry leaves choppedSalt as per tasteWaterOil to deep fry Method: Soak the urad dal overnight & grind to a fine paste with a little water…
Pav Bhaji
Ingredients:1/2 chopped onion1/2 tomato chopped1/4 cup broccoli1/4 cup zucchini 1/4 cup pumpkin1/4 cup green peas1/4 cup potatoes1 tbsp butter1 tbsp pav bhaji masala4-5 dinner rolls Method: Heat the butter in a pan on med-low flame & saute the onions till translucent. Add the tomatoes & cook till soft & mushy. Now add in the veggies…
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