Monday 17 September 2018

BABY POTATOES FRY

INGREDIENTS



BABY POTATOES FRY 

1. Baby Potatoes - 15-20 (Half Boiled)
2. Oil - 2-3 tbsp
3. Mustard - 2 tsp
4. Fennel seeds - 1 tsp
5. Curry Leaves - 1 string (Optional)
6. White sesame seeds - 2 tsp (Optional)
7. Masalas
  • Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp
  • Hing/Asafoetida - A Pinch
  • Red Chili Powder - 1-2 tsp
  • Dry Mango Powder - 1 tsp
  • Ginger Garlic Paste - 1/2 tsp (Optional)
8. Salt - As Required
9. Coriander Leaves - For Garnish

RECIPES

BABY POTATOES FRY

Step 1 : Pressure cook Baby Potatoes for 3 Whistles and Keep aside.
Step 2 : In a Non-stick Pan, Add Oil, Mustard, Fennel seeds, Curry Leaves and Saute.
Step 3 : Add Turmeric Powder, Hing, Ginger Garlic Paste and Saute.
Step 4 : Add Sesame seeds and Saute for few minutes.
Step 5 : Add Add half boiled Baby Potatoes and Saute for few minutes.
Step 6 : Add Red Chili Powder, Dry Mango Powder, Salt and Saute for few minutes.
Step 7 : Garnish with Coriander Leaves on the top the Fries and Serve hot.

TIPS 

1. Add 1/2 Piece Lime Juice instead of Dry Mango Powder.
2. Potatoes can be used instead of Baby Potatoes.
3. Serve hot with any varieties of Rice (or) Chapathi (or) Paratha as a Side Dish.


SERVE HOT AND ENJOY!!!!






  

Thursday 9 August 2018

PANEER GRILLED SANDWICH - KIDS SPECIAL

INGREDIENTS

PANEER GRILLED SANDWICH - KIDS SPECIAL 

1. White Bread Slices - As Required
2. Butter - As Required (To Spread)
3. Cheese Slices (Each Sandwich) - 1 (Optional)

STUFFING/FILLING

1. Tomatoes (Medium) - 2 (Sliced)
2. Onions (Medium) - 1 (Long Size)
3. Paneer/Cottage Cheese - 100 g (Crumbled)
4. Masalas
  • Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp
  • Jeera Powder - 1-2 tsps
  • Chat Masala - 1-2 tsps
  • Red Chili Powder - 1-2 tsps
  • Dry Mango Powder - 1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder - 1 tsp
5. Salt - As Required
6. Curd/Yogurt - 1/4 Cup


RECIPES

PANEER GRILLED SANDWICH - KIDS SPECIAL 

Step 1 : In a Bowl, Add Crumbled Paneer, all Masalas except Chat Masala and Keep aside.
Step 2 : Cut Onions in a longer size, slice Tomatoes and Keep aside with Chat Masala.
Step 3 : Take 2 Slices for each Sandwich, Spread Butter in each Slice.
Step 4 : Place sliced Tomatoes and Onion pieces on the Butter side of Bread Slice.
Step 5 : Sprinkle little amount of Chat Masala on the top of the Tomatoes and Onions.
Step 6 : Spread the Filling/Stuffing on the top of the Tomatoes and Onions.
Step 7 : Add a Cheese Slice on the top of the Stuffing/Filling and Close with other Butter side of Bread Slice.
Step 8 : Toast on both outer Bread Slices on a Toaster with Butter and Serve hot.

TIPS 

1. Add Veggies (Beetroot, Cabbage, Capsicum, Corn) as your wish.
2. Add 1/2 Piece Lime Juice instead of Dry Mango Powder.
3. Use any Variety of Bread Slices for the Sandwiches.
4. Toast using Butter in Tava instead of a Toaster.
5. Serve with Mint Chutney (or) Ketchup and Even It can be used as a Spreader on the Bread itself.

SERVE HOT AND ENJOY!!!!






Monday 7 May 2018

MIXED SPROUTS SANDWICH - KIDS SPECIAL

INGREDIENTS

MIXED SPROUTS SANDWICH - KIDS SPECIAL 

1. White Bread Slices - As Required
2. Butter - As Required (To Spread)
3. Cheese Slices (Each Sandwich) - 1 (Optional)

STUFFING/FILLING

1. Oil - 2-3 tbsps
2. Jeera/Cumin Seeds - 1-2 tsps 
3. Boiled Mixed Sprouts - 1/2 Packet
4. Onion (Big) - 1 (Chopped)
5. Boiled Aloo/Potatoes - 4 (Smashed)
6. Masalas
  • Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp
  • Hing/Asafoetida - A Pinch
  • Chat Masala - 1-2 tsps
  • Red Chili Powder - 1-2 tsps
  • Dry Mango Powder - 1 tsp
7. Salt - As Required 
8. Water - Little (To Sprinkle)

RECIPES

MIXED SPROUTS SANDWICH - KIDS SPECIAL 

Step 1 : Boil Mixed Sprouts in a Kadai with Water and Keep aside.
Step 2 : Heat a Kadai, Add Jeera, Onion and Saute.
Step 3 : Add Hing, Turmeric Powder and Saute.
Step 4 : Add Boiled Mixed Sprouts, Boiled and Mashed Aloo and Mix well for few minutes.
Step 5 : Add Chat Masala, Red Chili Powder, Dry Mango Powder, Salt and Mix well for few minutes.
Step 6 : Sprinkle little Water to the Filling/Stuffing and Keep aside.
Step 7 : Take 2 Slices for each Sandwich, Spread Butter in each Slice.
Step 8 : Spread the Filling/Stuffing in a Butter side of Bread Slice.
Step 9 : Add a Cheese Slice on the top of Stuffing/Filling and Close with other Butter side of Bread Slice.
Step 10 : Toast on both outer Bread Slices on a Toaster with Butter and Serve hot.

TIPS 

1. Add Veggies as your wish.
2. Add 1/2 Piece Lime Juice instead of Dry Mango Powder.
3. Use any Variety of Bread Slices for the Sandwiches.
4. Toast using Butter in Tava instead of a Toaster.
5. Serve with Mint Chutney (or) Ketchup (or) Mayonnaise.

SERVE HOT AND ENJOY!!!!





Tuesday 1 May 2018

MANGO MILKSHAKE/MANGO MASTANI

INGREDIENTS

MANGO MILKSHAKE/MANGO MASTANI

1. Mangoes - 3                                                           
2. Cold/Chilled Milk - 2 Cups
3. Sugar - 2-3 tsps
4. Vanilla Ice Cream - 3-6 Scoops
5. Almond/Badam - 10-12 Chopped
6. Pistachios - 10-12 Chopped

RECIPES

MANGO MILKSHAKE/MANGO MASTANI

Step 1 : Add Peeled, Chopped and Chilled Mangoes into the Blender.
Step 2 : Add 3 Scoops of Vanilla Ice cream into the Blender and Blend.
Step 3: Add Chilled Milk and Sugar into the Blender and Blend.
Step 4 : Transfer the Mango mixture into each glass.
Step 5 : Add a Scoop of Vanilla Ice cream on the top of the mixture in the glass.
Step 6 : Add Chopped Badam, Pistachios on the top of the Ice cream as a Garnish.
Step 7 : Now Serve with a Spoon and Dig In.

TIPS 

1. Add Mango Ice Cream instead of Vanilla Ice Cream.

SERVE CHILL AND ENJOY!!!!


Monday 30 April 2018

INSTANT CREAMY PASTA - In 15 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

INSTANT CREAMY PASTA

1. Yippee Tomato-Cheese Pasta (Small) - 1 (Packet)
2. Sauce Powder (Inside Pasta) - 1
3. Butter - 2-3 tbsps
3. Chili Flakes - 1 tsp
4. Oregano - 1/2 tsp
5. Water - 1 1/2 Cups

RECIPES

INSTANT CREAMY PASTA

Step 1 : Heat a Pan/Kadai, Add Water and Let it boil.
Step 2 : When Water boils, Add Pasta, Sauce Powder and Saute.
Step 3 : Add Chili Flakes, Oregano, Butter and Mix well.
Step 4 : Stir continuously for 8-10 minutes in Medium flame.
Step 5 : Let it stand for 2-3 minutes with closed lid.
Step 6 : Open the lid, Transfer to a bowl and Serve hot.

SERVE HOT AND ENJOY!!!!


Thursday 26 April 2018

IDLY FRIES WITH LEFTOVER IDLIS

INGREDIENTS

IDLY FRIES WITH LEFTOVER IDLIS

1. Leftover Idlis - 7 (Cubed)

2. Oil - To Deep Fry
3. Butter - 4-5 tbsps
4. Jeera/Cumin Seeds - 1-2 tsps
4. Onion (Medium) - 1 (Chopped)
5. Tomato (Medium) - 1 (Chopped)
6. Masalas
  • Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp
  • Hing/Asafoetida - A Pinch
  • Idly Podi/Molaga Podi - 3-4 tbsps
7. Salt - Little
8. Lemon - 1/2 Piece 

RECIPES

IDLY FRIES WITH LEFTOVER IDLIS

Step 1 : Deep fry cubed Idlis until Crispy and Keep aside.
Step 2 : Heat a Kadai, Add Butter, Jeera and Saute.
Step 3 : When Jeera starts crackling, Add Onion, Turmeric Powder, Hing and Saute for few minutes.
Step 4 : Add Tomato, Idli Podi/Molaga Podi and Saute for few minutes.
Step 5 : Add fried Idlis to the mixture and Mix well.
(NOTE : Do not break the Idlis).
Step 6 : Add Idli Podi as per the taste, little Salt and Mix well.
(NOTE : Do not add to much Salt since Idli itself contains Salt ).
Step 7 : Squeeze 1/2 piece Lemon on the Idli Fries, Mix well and Serve hot.

TIPS 

1. Add Red Chili Powder instead of Idli Podi/Molaga Podi.

ENJOY WITH ANY VARIETY OF CHUTNEY (OR) WITHOUT SIDE DISH!!!




Thursday 19 April 2018

MIXED SPROUTS SALAD - SUMMER SPECIAL

INGREDIENTS

MIXED SPROUTS SALAD - SUMMER SPECIAL 
1. Boiled Mixed Sprouts - 1 Packet
2. Onion (Big) - 1 (Chopped/Diced)
3. Tomato (Big) - 1 (Chopped/Diced)
4. Cucumber (Small) - 1 (Chopped/Diced)
5. Carrot (Small) - 1 (Grated)
6. Coriander - As Required (Chopped)

DRESSING
1. Garlic (Pods) - 3-4 (Chopped/Grated) (Optional)
2. Oil (Refined) - 1-2 tbsps (Optional)
3. Red Chili Powder - 2 tsps
4. Salt - As Required
5. Lemon - 1/2 Piece


RECIPES

MIXED SPROUTS SALAD - SUMMER SPECIAL 
Step 1 : Boil Mixed Sprouts in a Kadai with Water and Keep aside.
Step 2 : In a Mixing Bowl, Add Boiled Mixed Sprouts with Veggies mentioned above and Mix well.
Step 3 : Heat a Pan, Add Oil,Garlic,Red Chili Powder and Saute for 1-2 minutes.
Step 4 : Add the Garlic mixture to the Veggies in Mixing Bowl and Mix well.
Step 5 : Add Salt to the Veggies in Mixing Bowl and Mix well.
Step 6 : Sprinkle 1/2 Piece of Lemon juice to the Veggies and Mix well.
Step 7 : Salad is Ready to Serve, Serve immediately (or) Chilled.

TIPS 

1. Add Boiled Peanuts,Chopped Cabbage,Boiled Corn,Chopped Capsicum.
2. Even Black Pepper can be used instead of Red Chili Powder.

ENJOY AS A MEAL (OR) WITH MEALS!!!!





Sunday 8 April 2018

BROCOLI CURRY/BROCOLI STIR FRY

INGREDIENTS

BROCOLI CURRY/BROCOLI STIR FRY

1. Brocoli (Small) - 2 
2. Onion (Big) - 1 (Chopped)
3. Tomatoes (Small) - 3 (Chopped)
4. Oil - 3-4 tbsps (As Required)
5. Mustard Seeds - 1-2 tsps
6. Urad Dal - 1-2 tsps
4. Masalas
  • Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp
  • Cumin/Jeera Powder - 2 tsps
  • Coriander Powder - 2 tsps
  • Red Chilli Powder - 3-4 tsps (As Required)
  • Hing/Asafoetida - A Pinch
5. Salt - As Required
6. Water - As Required (To Boil + Sprinkle)
7. Lemon - 1/2 Piece (Optional)

RECIPES

BROCOLI CURRY/BROCOLI STIR FRY

Step 1 : Cut Brocoli into Small florets and Add in hot water for 5-8 minutes.
Step 2 :  Heat a Pan/Kadai and Add Oil, Mustard Seeds and Urad Dal and Saute.
Step 3 : Add Onion, Tomatoes, Turmeric Powder, Hing into the Pan/Kadai and Mix well. 
Step 4 : Add boiled Brocoli florets into the Pan/Kadai and Saute for 2-3 minutes.
Step 5 : Add Jeera Powder, Coriander Powder, Red Chilli Powder and Mix well for 2-3 Minutes.
Step 6 : Add Salt and Mix well for 1-2 minutes.
Step 7 : Sprinkle little Water to the Brocoli mixture and Saute for 1-2 minutes.
Step 8 : Close the Pan/Kadai for few until the water in the mixture drain out.
Step 9 : After water drains out, Mix the Brocoli Curry again and Serve hot.


TIPS 

1. Add Vertical cut Capsicum (or) Little Gourd/Kovakkai instead of Brocoli florets.
2. Even boiled Cauliflower florets can be added instead of Brocoli florets.

ENJOY WITH POORIS, ROTIS, ANY VARIETY OF RICES!!!!!





Saturday 17 March 2018

PUDINA/MINT RICE - LUNCH BOX SPECIAL

INGREDIENTS

PUDINA/MINT RICE

1. Basmati Rice- 11/2 Cups
2. Pudina/Mint Leaves - 1 Cup
3. Coriander Leaves - 1/2 Cup
4. Ginger - 1 Inch(chopped)
5. Onion - 2 Medium (Long Size)
6. Vegetables(Carrot,Beans,Peas,Aloo) - 11/2 Cups
7. Oil - 5-6 tbsps
8. Jeera/Cumin Seeds - 1-2 tsps
9. Green Chillies - 2-3(Long Size)
10. Masalas
  • Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp
  • Hing - A Pinch
  • Red Chilli Powder - 2-3 tsps(As Required)
  • Garam Masala - 1-2 tsps (Optional)
11. Salt - As Required
12. Cashew Nuts/Kaju(Fried) - 10-12 Pieces
13. Water - 3 Cups + Little for Blending Purpose

RECIPES

PUDINA/MINT RICE

Step 1 : Grind Pudina,Coriander,Green Chillies and Ginger in a blender and Keep aside.
Step 2 : Heat a Pressure Cooker, Add Oil, Jeera and Onion and Saute.
Step 3 : After Onion gets brown, Add all Vegetables, Little Salt and Saute.
Step 4 : Add all Masalas, Pudina Paste and Mix well.
Step 5 : Add  Rice and Saute.
Step 6 : Add 3 Cups Water, Some salt for the rice and Mix well.
Step 7 : Pressure cook for 3 Whistles and Garnish with Fried Cashew Nuts.
Step 8 : Serve hot with any varieties of Raita of your wish.

TIPS 

1. Add Any Vegetables in this recipe..
2. Raita Varieties - Onion, Cucumber (or) Boondi

                                  ENJOY WITH ANY VARIETY OF RAITA!!!!

      

ALOO KOFTA WITH PALAK GRAVY

INGREDIENTS

ALOO KOFTA

1. Boiled Potatoes/Aloo (Big Size)- 4-5 Cubes
2. Boiled Peas - 12-15 Pieces 
3. Onion (Small Size) - 1 Chopped
4. Oil (To Fry & Deep Fry) - As Required 
5. Fennel & Jeera - 1 tsp
6. Water (To Sprinkle) - Little
7. Green Chillies -  2-3 Chopped (Optional)
8. Cashew Nuts/Kaju - 7-10 Pieces Chopped (Optional)
9. Masalas
  • Red Chilli Powder - 2 tsps
  • Coriander Powder - 1-2 tsps
  • Jeera Powder - 1-2 tsps
  • Salt - As Required
  • Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp
  • Hing/Asafoetida - A Pinch
10. Corn Flour - To Roll (As Required)


PALAK GRAVY

1. Oil/Ghee - As Requiired
2. Onion (Big Size) - 1 Chopped
3. Tomatoes (Big Size) - 21/2 cubes
4. Palak - 2 Bunch  
5. Jeera/Cumin Seeds - 1-2 tsps
6. Water - As Requied
7. Masalas
  • Red Chilli Powder - 2 tsps
  • Coriander Powder - 1-2 tsps
  • Jeera Powder - 1-2 tsps
  • Salt - As Required
  • Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp
  • Hing/Asafoetida - A Pinch
  • Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tsp
  • Garam Masala - 1-2 tsps
8. Coriander - Few Pieces (Chopped)
9. Kaju/Cashew Nuts Paste - 1/2 cup (Optional)
10. Lemon - 1/2 Piece

RECIPES

ALOO KOFTA

Step 1 : Smash boiled Potatoes/Aloo and Peas in a bowl and keep aside.
Step 2: Heat a Non-stick Pan, Add Oil, Jeera and Fennel.
Step 3 : Add Onion, Turmeric Powder and Hing and Saute.
Step 4 : Add  Smashed Potatoes-Peas Mixture and Chillies to the Pan and Mix well.
Step 5 : Add all Masalas (except Turmeric Powder and Hing) and Mix well.
Step 6 : Sprinkle little Water to the Mixture and Saute.
Step 7 : Let water drain and keep the Mixture aside in a bowl.
Step 8 : Add chopped Kaju/Cashew Nuts to the Mixture and Mix well.
Step 9 : Make small balls/dumplings out of the Mixture and Roll each balls in Corn flour.
Step 10 : Heat Oil for Deep frying and add each balls/dumplings and Freeze for 10-15 minutes.

PALAK GRAVY

Step 1 : Heat Non-stick Pan, Add little Oil, Tomatoes and Saute well and Keep aside.
Step 2 : Add little Oil again in the Pan and add Palak and Saute until it shrinks and Keep aside.
Step 3 : Grind Tomatoes, Palak , Add little Water and Make it as a Paste and keep aside.
Step 4 : Heat Oil/Ghee in a Pan, Add Jeera, Onion, Ginger-Garlic Paste, Turmeric Powder, Hing and               Saute.
Step 5 : Add Tomatoes-Palak Paste to the Pan, Add some water and adjust to Gravy consistency.
Step 6 : Add all Masalas (without Ginger-Garlic Paste, Turmeric Powder and Hing) and Saute well.
Step 7 : When Gravy boils, Add Aloo Balls/Koftas in the Gravy and Mix well.
(NOTE : Mix without breaking the balls/koftas).
Step 8 : Add Kaju/Cashew Nut Paste, Garam Masala and Saute with the balls/koftas.
Step 9 : Add Coriander Leaves for Garnishing and Serve hot.
(NOTE : Serve Hot, Otherwise Aloo Balls/Koftas would break down when Serving).


TIPS : 
1. Add Kasuri Methi with Garam Masala.

ENJOY WITH POORIS, ROTIS, ANY VARIETY OF RICES!!!!!









Sunday 18 February 2018

STUFFED BABY CORN FRY

INGREDIENTS

STUFFED BABY CORN FRY

1. Baby Corn - 10-12 Pieces
2. Masalas 
  • Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp
  • Cumin/Jeera Powder - 2 tsps
  • Coriander Powder - 2 tsps
  • Red Chilli Powder - 2-3 tsps 
  • Garam Masala - 1 tsp (Optional)
  • Chat Masala - 1 tsp
  • Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tsp
  • Dry Mango Powder - 1-2 tsps
3. Salt - As Required
4. Oil - For Deep Fry
5. Oats Powder - 4-5 tbsps
6. Corn Flour - 2-3 tbsps
7. Black Pepper Powder - 1 tsp (Optional)
7. Rava/Sooji - As Required (To Coat)
8. Water - As Requied

RECIPES

STUFFED BABY CORN FRY

Step 1 : Add Water in Pan and boil Baby Corn (Cut into 2 Pieces) with little Salt.
Step 2 : Mix all Masalas with some salt in a bowl and keep aside.
Step 3 : Add Oats Powder, Corn Flour and Black Pepper Powder with Water in a bowl and mix well  without lumps.
Step 4 : Spread Rava/Sooji in a plate and keep aside.
Step 5 : Drain Water from boiled Baby Corn and Slit each one in the middle.
Step 6. Add Masalas evenly in the middle of the all Baby Corn Pieces and Keep aside.
Step 7: Heat Oil in a Kadai for deep frying.
Step 8 : Dip each one of the Baby Corn Pieces in Oats-Corn Flour mixture.
Step 9 : After dipping, Roll/Coat Rava/Sooji and Deep fry in the kadai.
Step 10 : Fry until the Baby Corn changes to golden color and Serve hot.

TIPS 

1. Add Any Vegetables in this recipe like Lady's Finger, Baby Potatoes, Paneer, Brinjal.
2. Add Lemon Juice instead of Dry Mango Powder.
3. Roll/Coat Bread Crumbs instead of Rava/Sooji.

ENJOY WITH ANY VARIETY OF CHUTNEY (OR) TOMATO SAUCE !!!!






VEGETABLE SOUP

INGREDIENTS

VEGETABLE SOUP

1. Vegetables (Carrot,Beans,Peas,Aloo) - 1 - 11/2 Cups (Chopped)
2. Water - 3 Cups
3. Butter - 2-3 tbsps
4. Garlic - 4-5 Pieces (Chopped)
5. Black Pepper Powder - As Required
6. Salt - As Required
7. Coriander Leaves - A few (Chopped)

RECIPES

VEGETABLE SOUP

Step 1 : Add Butter in a Kadai.
Step 2: After Butter melts, Add chopped Garlic and fry for few minutes.
Step 3 : When Garlic starts to change its color, Add Vegetables, little Salt and Fry for 5-10 minutes.
Step 4 : Add Water (21/2 + 1/2 Cups for Soup + Veggies) and mix well.
Step 5 : Let it boil for 20-25 minutes (or) until the Soup consistency.
Step 6 : Add Black Pepper Powder and Salt as per the taste and mix well.
Step 7 : Add Coriander leaves and Serve hot in a Soup bowl.

TIPS 

1. Add Any Vegetables in this recipe like Cauliflower florets, Broccoli florets, Sweet corn.
2. Add Vegetable Stock instead of Water.


 SERVE HOT AND ENJOY !!!!