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Misal Paav….Maharasthtra Ki Shaan

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Misal Paav

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried peas (Matra as we call it )
  • (Soaked for 8 hours and Boiled)
  • 1 tsp of ginger and garlic
  • Cumin seed Pd, Coriander Pd, Garam masala Pd, Fennel seed Pd Acc. to ur taste
  • Little bit of Turmeric Pd
  • Salt
  • 2 tbsp of Tamarind Chutney

Method

  • Heat 2 tsp of oil in a non stick pan
  • Add ginger and garlic.
  • Saute it for 2o seconds and add all the masala Pd.
  • Again Saute it for few seconds and add boiled matra (peas).
  • Add enough water to prevent sticking on bottom of the pan.
  • Give it a boil and add salt and tamarind chutney at end.

Ohh..I forget to mention chopped green chillies if u want it hot and spicy.

For Garnishing-

  • Chopped onion, tomatoes, cucumber, raw mango
  • (vegetable of ur choice to make it healthy for children)
  • Papri
  • Sev
  • Chopped Coriander

How to Serve-

This is what I love about Misal Paav and Dabeli.
Take enough of misal in a bowl, add chopped vegetables and garnish it with papri , sev and chopped Coriander.
Serve hot this Colorful and Tempting bowl with Paav and tamarind and green chutneys on sides.

Mix Vegetable Kadhi With Zeera Rice

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Mix Vegetable Kadhi with Zeera Rice

Mix Vegetable Kadhi

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup yogurt
  • 3 tbsp besan
  • 1 3/4 cups of water
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 5 or 6 curry leaves
  • ½ tsp fenugreek seeds
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • ¼ tsp Hing (asafetida pd)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric Pd
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pd
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 cup chopped mix vegetables
  • (carrots, potatoes, beans, peas any other veggie of your choice)

Method

  • Mix the yogurt, besan and water and stir until the mixture is smooth. Set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, asafetida Pd and curry leaves.
  • When the mustard seeds begin to pop, add the onions and sauté for a minute. A
  • dd turmeric, cayenne and coriander and stir for a minute..
  • Add the vegetables and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Now add the yogurt mixture, give it a boil and cook it till done.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves.
  • Serve hot with Rice.

Jeera Rice

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Basmati rice
  • 2 tsp Jeera (cumin seeds)
  • 3 Whole peppercorns
  • 2 Bay leafs
  • 3 Cloves
  • 2 Cinnamon sticks
  • 1 Onions, sliced
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • Salt to Taste
  • 2 cups water

Method

  • Wash the rice and soak in water for half an hour.
  • Heat oil in a heavy saucepan, add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon sticks and peppercorns and fry for a while.
  • Now add onions and fry till nice and brown.
  • When onions are done add rice, salt, water and stir.
  • Cover with a lid and simmer the flame.
  • Cook until the rice is done.
  • Serve jeera rice with Mix vegetable kadhi.

Whole Wheat Quesadillas

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Whole Wheat Quesadillas

What’s for dinner today?? Let’s eat Mexican at home dear!!

Whole Wheat Quesadillas
Author: Bhawana
Ingredients
  • For tortillas:
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 tbsps Oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Warm water (For kneading as required)
  • For the stuffing:
  • Onion chopped
  • Cabbage finely shredded
  • Carrots Finely Grated
  • Colored Peppers Chopped
  • Spring onions finely chopped
  • Crumbled Paneer
  • Garlic finely chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper Pd ½ tsp
  • 1 cup grated cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
  • 2 tsp Oil
Instructions
For tortillas:
  1. Mix all the ingredients except water.
  2. Make soft dough, kneading well with the help of warm water.
  3. Keep aside for 15 mts.
  4. Take a small ball from the dough and roll out a paper thin roti on floured surface.
  5. Preheat your skillet over medium/medium-high heat and cook roti maybe about 5 seconds on each side.
  6. I flipped mine back and forth a couple of times, until they looked done.
For the stuffing:
  1. Sauté Garlic & vegetables in oil for few minutes & add salt & pepper.
  2. Start at the center of the tortilla, evenly spread the vegetable stuffing Top it with paneer and cheese.
  3. Place another tortilla on top and press the edges.
  4. Place a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat.
  5. Place the tortilla in the skillet and cook it from both sides.
  6. When the cheese is completely melted, carefully slide the tortilla from the pan onto a cutting board.
  7. Slice into 8 wedges and serve warm.
  8. Serve with fresh salsa, guacamole or sour cream.

Matar Mushroom

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This is one of my tested, trusted & most appreciated recipe. When guest are on the way and u have to cook something in a jiffy, this recipe is always handy.
Originally this is Tarla Dalal’s recipe ( I started cooking with her recipes)
http://www.tarladalal.com/
This is one of my favorite.

Matar Mushroom
Author: Bhawana
Ingredients
  • Boiled green peas- 1 tea cup
  • Fresh mushroom (sliced) – 200 gms
  • Onion (chopped) – 1
  • Tomato (chopped) – 1
  • Garam Masala – ½ tsp
  • Fresh curd – 1 cup
  • Garlic Paste- 1 tsp
  • Ginger Paste – 1 tsp
  • Oil – 3 tbsp
  • Salt to taste
  • To be ground in to a paste
  • Poppy seeds – 2 tbsp
  • Cashew nuts – 2 tbsp
Instructions
  1. Heat oil in a pan & fry onion until golden.
  2. Add Ginger-garlic paste & tomato, cook until soft.
  3. Add garam masala, cashew nut paste & salt, sprinkle little water and cook until the fat leaves the sides.
  4. Add peas & mushroom, cook for 5 minutes and then add curd.
  5. Cook for another 4 minutes till it done.
  6. Serve Hot.