Wednesday, 15 July 2015

nutri(soya chunks)- kulcha

ingredients

1.kulcha-6
2.soya chunks-1 cup
3.boiled mashed potato-1/2 cup
4.onions medium-4(finely chopped)
5.garlic cloves chopped-10
6tomatos diced-4
7.ginger grated-2 tbsp
8.tomato puree-1/2 cup
9.green chilli finely chopped-2
10.bay leaf-1
11.cinnamon stic-1 small
12.cardmom-1
13.cumin seeds-1 tsp
14.garama masala-1 tsp
15.red chilli powder(deggi mirch)-1 tsp
16.pav bhaji masala-1 tsp
17.coriander powder-1/2 tsp
18.kasoori methi-1 tsp
19.roasted cumin powder-1tsp
20.salt-to taste
21.oil-2 tbsp

method

1.in a pressure cooker put soya chunks with enough water. when steam is formed just switch  off the gas. dont overcook. on cooling drain excess water but dont squeeze the chunks.
2. in another pan heat oil, add cumin seeds, bay leaf,cinnamon and cardamom. cook for a minut and add garlic to it.
3. cook garlic till light brown and add chopped onions. cook onions till light brown colour.
4. now add half grated ginger and green chilli followed by all masalas except garam masala and cumin powder.
5. now add tomatoes, cover with lid and cook till tomatoes are done and oil seprates.
6. now add tomato puree and again cook for a minut. 
7. time to add soya chunks. mix properly and add about half cup of water or moreand boiled potato as well. now cook it till gravy becomes litttle thick and raw smell goes, chunks are coated well.
8. now add half of the grated ginger, cumin powder and garam masala on top mix and switch off the flame.
9. you can garnish with chopped coriander.
10. reheat kulchas using butter and serve hot with nutri, green chutney and salad.
11. enjoy


Thursday, 2 July 2015

gulabjamun

ingredients

1. mawa/khoya/reduced milk-250 gms
2.paneer/cottage cheese-100 gms
3.samolina/sooji-1/4 cup
4.refined flour-1/4 cup
5.baking soda-1/4 tsp
6.sugar-3 cups
7.water-4 cups
8. oil- for frying
9. raisins-for filling

method

1.kneed mawa and cottage cheese seprately. kneed both of them nicely to a smooth dough.
2. now mix both the dough with all other ingredients except sugar and water.
3. kneed and mix everything properly and divide this dough into 20 portions.
4. grease your hand and make round balls . keep aside.
5.meanwhile make sugar syrup by boiling sugar and water in a pan till sugar melts properly. switch off and keep aside.
6. heat enough oil in a heavy bottom pan and fry gulabjamuns on low flame. it will take 10-12 minuts to fry. turn gulabjamuns to avoid burning.
7. tranfer to sugar syrup after frying.
8. keep in the sugar syrup atleast for 2 hours.
9. enjoy hot gujabjamuns.

Friday, 12 June 2015

curd-chiilis

ingredients

1.green chillis-250 gms
2.sour buttermilk-250 gms
3.salt-to taste
4. turmeric powder-2 tsp

method

1. slit green chillis.
2. in a large vessel add buttermilk,salt and turmeric and pour over slit green chillis.
3. keep these soaked chillis in fridge for 2 days.
4. after two days arrange them in a large plate and keep under direct sunlight for drying.
5. i remove little buttermilk from it.
6. drying process can take 3-4 days.
7. after drying keep in airtight container. 
8. fry whenever feel like to eat with curd rice or dosas

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