Recipe of Rice Flakes (poha) Cutlet

RICE FLAKES(POHA) CUTLET

Rice Flakes(poha) Cutlet

Ingredients:

1.Rice flakes(poha)-2 cups

2.Bengal gram flour-2tbsp.

3.Cumin powder-2 tbsp.

4.Coriander powder-2 tbsp.

5.Black pepper powder-1 tbsp.

6.Salt-to taste

7.Oil-As required

Process:

Soak rice flakes into water for 5 minutes and drain the water.make a dough of soaked rice flakes,bengal gram flour,cumin powder,coriander powder,black pepper powder and salt.Now make tikkis from the dough.Heat oil in a fry pan and fry the tikkis till they turn brown.

Serve it hot with mint or tomato chutney.

Recipe of Topse fish(Mango Fish) fry

TOPSE FISH FRY

Topse fish fry

Ingredients:

1.Topse Fish-6

2.All purpose flour-1 cup

3.Corn flour-1 cup

4.Baking Soda-A pinch

5.Ginger garlic paste-2 tbsp.

6.Green chili paste-2 tbsp.

7.Black cumin seeds-1 tsp.

8.Turmeric powder-1 tbsp.

9.Cumin Powder-1 tbsp.

10.Coriander powder-1 tbsp.

11.Poppy seeds-1 tbsp.

12.Red Chili powder-1 tbsp

13.Salt-to taste

14.Mustard oil-as per requirement

15.Lemon-1 large

Process:

Marinade the fishes with salt,turmeric powder,coriander powder,cumin powder,lemon juice,ginger garlic paste and green chili paste for an hour.Now in a bowl make a batter of all purpose flour,corn flower,baking soda,black cumin seeds,poppy seeds,salt,red chili powder and water.Now heat oil in a fry pan.Dip the fishes in the batter one by one and deep fry till both sides turn brown.

Enjoy this crispy topse fry as an appetizer or serve it with hot rice and dal.

Recipe of Mutton Curry with vegetables

MUTTON CURRY WITH VEGETABLES

Mutton Curry with vegetables

Ingredients:

1.Boneless Mutton-500gms.

2.Carrot-1 (cut into medium sized pieces)

3.Potato-2 (cut into medium pieces)

4.Green peas-1 cup

5.Tomato-1 (cut into four pieces)

6.Bay leaves-2

7.Onion-1 (paste)

8.Ginger garlic paste-3 tbsp.

9.Black pepper powder-1 tbsp.

10.Beans-1 cup (chopped)

11.Oil-2 tbsp

13.Green Chilies-2

14.Coriander leaves-few for garnishing

15.Salt-To taste

16.Sugar-1 tsp.

Process:

Boil the mutton in a pressure cooker with salt.Keep the stock aside.Now heat oil in a pan.Add bay leaves.After that add onion paste and ginger garlic paste and fry till it turns golden brown.Now add the vegetables.Add salt to taste and black pepper powder.Cook for 5 minutes.Now add the mutton and cook for 10 minutes.Finally add the mutton stock,sugar and green chilies.Put the lid on and cook till the vegetables are done.remove from heat and garnish with coriander leaves.

Serve it with hot steamed rice.

Recipe of Coconut Rice

COCONUT RICE

Coconut Rice

Ingredients:

1.Cooked Rice-1 cup (cooked such that the grains are separated)

2.Bengal Gram-1 tbsp.

3.Black gram (Urad Dal)-1 tbsp.

4.Grated Coconut-3 cups

5.Red chilies-3

6.Green chilies-2

7.Oil-1 tbsp.

8.Mustard seeds-1 tsp.

9.curry leaves-few

10.Asafoetida Powder(hing)-A pinch

11.Cashew Nuts-10

12.Salt-To taste

Process:

Heat oil in a pan.Add mustard seeds.When they start popping add red chilies,curry leaves,cashew nuts and asafoetida powder and bengal gram.after 2 minutes add black gram and roast well till the mixture turns golden brown.Now add grated coconut and saute for few minutes till it turns slightly brown.Now add salt as per requirement.After that add the cooked rice and green chilies.Mix well.Remove from heat.

Yummy coconut rice is ready.You can serve it with papad or any curry of your choice.

Recipe of Lemon Rice

LEMON RICE

Lemon Rice

Ingredients:

1.Cooked Basmati rice-3 cups

2.Lemon-2

3.Mustard seeds-1 tsp.

4.Coriander powder-1 tsp

5.Green chilies-2

6.Turmeric powder-1 tsp

7.Salt-to taste

8.Vegetable oil-2 tbsp.

9.Coriander leaves-2

Process:

Heat oil in a pan.add mustard seeds and green chilies.When they stop spluttering add turmeric powder and coriander powder.Remove the pan from heat.Add cooked rice,salt and squeeze the lemons.Mix well.Garnish with coriander leaves.

Lemon rice is ready.Serve with Raita.

Recipe of Koi Rasana

KOI RASANA

Koi Rasana

Ingredients:

1.Koi fish-5 

2.Onions-2(paste)

3.Ginger garlic paste-3 tbsp.

4.Yogurt-1 cup

5.Black cumin-1 tbsp.

6.Turmeric powder-2 tbsp.

7.Red Chili Powder-2 tbsp

8.Green Chilies-2

9.Mustard Oil-4 tbsp.

10.Bay leaves-3

11.Salt-To taste

12.Milk powder-2 tbsp.

13.Water-As required

Process:

Marinate the fish with turmeric powder,chili powder and salt for 15 minutes.Mix yogurt,onion paste,ginger garlic paste and salt together and keep aside.Now heat oil in a pan.Fry the fishes and keep aside.Now add black cumin and bay leaves in the same oil.when they stop splattering add the mixture of yogurt.cook for 10 minutes in low flame with the lid on.Add the fishes and cook for another five minutes.Now Mix the milk powder with 1 cup water and add it to the fish curry.Add green chilies and salt.Saute for 5 minutes.

Your Koi Rasana is ready.Serve it with Hot Rice.I learnt this dish from my mom.Cook this simple dish at home.I hope you all will love it.

Recipe of Dahi Vindi

DAHI VINDI (LADIES FINGER IN CURD CURRY)

Dahi Vindi

Ingredients:

1.Vindi (Ladies Finger)-3 cups (chopped)

2.Curd-2 cups

3.Onion-2(chopped)

4.Ginger Garlic paste-2 tbsp.

5.Cumin seeds-1 tbsp.

6.Coriander powder 2 tbsp.

7.Chili powder-2 tbsp.

8.Turmeric Powder-1 tbsp.

9.Mustard seeds-1 tbsp.

10.Garam Masala Powder-1 tbsp.

11.Oil-3 tbsp.

12.Salt-To taste

13.Besan(Bengal gram flour)-1/2 tbsp.

14.Curry leaves-4

Process:

In a bowl combine curds with coriander powder,chili powder,besan,salt and keep aside.Now heat oil in a fry pan and add cumin seeds,mustard seeds and curry leaves.When they stop splattering add chopped onion and ginger garlic paste.Fry till it turns golden brown.Now add the vindis.Add garam masala power and salt to taste.After cooking for 3 minutes add the curd mixture.stir for 3-4 minutes.Then add 1 cup water and bring it to boil by covering with a lid on low flame.Simmer for few minutes until the vindis are soft.Remove from heat.

Your Dahi Vindi is ready to serve.It's a Rajasthani delicacy which is yummy and also low in calories.

Recipe of Dal Makhani

DAL MAKHANI

Dal Makhani

Ingredients:

1.Whole black lentils(Urad Dal)-2 cups

2.Kidney Beans-1/2 cup

3.Cumin seeds-2 tbsp.

4.Ginger Garlic paste-2 tbsp.

5.Coriander powder-1 tbsp.

6.Cardamom powder-1 tbsp.

7.Onion-1 (Chopped)

8.Garam masala powder-1 tbsp.

9.Red Chili Powder-1 tbsp.

10.Tomatoes-2 (chopped)

11.Turmeric Powder-1 tbsp.

12.Bay leaves-2

13.Cloves-3

14.Dried Fenugreek leaves(Kasuri Methi)-1 tbsp.

15.Fresh Cream-1 cup

16.Oil-1 tbsp.

17.Butter-3 tbsp.

18.Salt-To taste

19.Chilies-2

Process:

Soak the lentils and Kidney beans overnight.Now in a pressure cooker cook them in the same water with salt and red chili powder until mushy.Now in a pan heat oil and 2 tbsp butter.Add bay leaves,cloves and cumin seeds.when it starts crackling add chopped onion and fry it till it turns golden brown.Then add ginger garlic paste,tomatoes,turmeric powder,coriander powder,salt and chilies.saute till the mixture is well mashed.then add the mixture of lentils and kidney beans.Crush them well.Then gradually add the liquid in which the lentils were cooked.Reduce the flame and cover the pan with a lid.Cook for minimum 15 minutes.Stir occasionally.After that add the fenugreek leavesalong with cardamom powder and mix well.Add fresh cream and garam masala powder and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.Remove from heat.

Your yummy Dal makhani is ready.Add the rest 1 tbsp butter on the top and serve with Roti,Paratha or Nun.

Recipe of Basanti Pulao

BASANTI PULAO

Basanti Pulao

Ingredients:

1.Basmati rice-1.5 cup

2.Cashew Nuts-1/4 cup

3.Raisins-1/4 cup

4.Ghee-4 tbsp.

5.Grated Ginger 1tsp.

6.Turmeric powder-1tsp

7.Bay leaves-2

8.Black Cumin-1tsp.

9.Green cardamoms-3

10.Cinnamon-1 stick

11.Cloves-6

12.Milk-2 tbsp

13.Saffron-A pinch

14.Salt-To taste

15.Sugar-3 tbsp

16.Water-2 cups

Process:

Soak rice in water for 30 minutes.Wash well and drain the water.Dry it for minimum 1 hour by spreading out on a sheet.Now smear the rice with turmeric powder,salt and 1 tbsp ghee.In a bowl soak saffron in lukewarm milk and keep aside.In a skillet heat 1 tbsp ghee and fry cashew nuts and raising till these turn brown.Keep aside.Now add bay leaves,Cloves,Cinnamon stick,Green cardamom and black cumin and fry for 1 minute.Let it splutter.Add rice and grated ginger.Cook for 4 minutes.Stir well.You can feel the aroma.Add soaked saffron and cook for 2 minutes.Add water,salt,Sugar and mix gently.Now cover it with a lid and cook for 10 minutes.Now remove it from the heat,drizzle the rest of the ghee and cover it up.keep for 15 minutes.Let it get cooked in the vapour.

Your Basanti Pulao is ready.Serve it with chicken curry,mutton curry or spicy vegetable curry.

Recipe of Fried Peas

FRIED PEAS

Fried Peas

Ingredients:

1.Green peas (dried and soaked overnight in water and pinch of cooking soda)-1cup

2.Oil-2tbsp.

3.Coriander Powder-1tsp.

4.Cumin Powder-1tsp.

5.Aamchoor Powder-1tsp.

6.Black Pepper-1tsp.

7.Red Pepper-1tsp.

8.Paprika-1tsp.

Process:

Drain the water from the peas.Heat oil in a fry pan.Add the peas and cover the pan with lid for 10 minutes on high flame.Now remove the lid.Add Cumin powder,coriander powder,red pepper and paprika.Reduce the flame and fry the peas till crispy.stir constantly.When crisp remove the peas and mix aamchur powder and black pepper.Cool and store in an air tight container.

This is an easy low fat recipe.Squeeze lemon Juice before serving.

Recipe of Easy Spicy Mutton Curry

SPICY MUTTON CURRY

Ingredients:

1.Mutton-1kg.

2.Yogurt-400gms.

3.Ginger Garlic Paste-4tbsp

4.Black Peppercorns-3tbsp.

5.Kashmiri Red Chili Powder-4tbsp.

6.Ghee-5tbsp.

7.Onion Paste-4tbsp.

8.Salt-to taste

9.Sugar-3tbsp.

10.Garam Masala Powder-2tbsp.

Process:

Boil the mutton and keep the stock aside.Add 3 tbsp ghee in a pan and heat.Then add black peppercorns and 2tbsp sugar.After that add the onion paste and the ginger garlic paste and cook for 5 minutes.Now add the mutton and add kashmiri red chili powder to it. Fry till it turns red.Take a separate bowl.Grind the yogurt and 1 tbsp sugar together.Now add the mixture to the pan and let it cook for 10 minutes with the lid on.Stir as required.Now add 2 cups mutton stock and let it cook for another 10 minutes with the lid on and on medium flame.As the mutton gets cooked remove it from heat and drizzle the rest of the ghee on top.

Your easy spicy mutton curry is ready.Serve it with Rice.

Recipe of Dhokla

Dhokla 

Ingredients:

1.Gram flour (besan)-2 cup
2.Semolina (suji)-2tsp. 
3.Baking soda powder-1tsp.
4.Sugar-1/2tsp. 
5.Green chilis (hari mirch)-5
6.Lemon-1
7.Mustard seeds-1tsp.
8.Curry leaves-10
9.Water-As required
10.Salt-To taste
11.Oil-1tbsp.
12.Grated coconut-2tsp.
13.Coriander leaves-1 bunch finely chopped.

Process:

Heat water in a pressure cooker and place sieve (jaali) on it.Now add baking soda powder.Mix gram flour, semolina and 1 cup water in a bowl.Grease another container.Immediately pour the mixture in the greased container.Place it on the sieve. Now put the lid on the cooker and remove the whistle of the cooker.Let it cook at high flame for atleast 15 minutes.Take the dhoklas out of the container.Once it is cooled, cut into pieces.Heat oil in a pan and crackle mustard seeds. Then add curry leaves.Finely chop green chilies.Pour this on dhoklas.Add 2 cup water, sugar and lemon juice in a container and put all dhoklas in it.After 5 minutes drain extra water.Garnish with finely chopped Coriander leaves and grated coconut.

Your Dhokla is ready.Serve it with Imli chutney.

Recipe of Doi Rui (Rohu Fish Curry with Yogurt)

RECIPE OF DOI RUI (Rohu Fish Curry with Yogurt)

Doi Rui

Ingredients:

1.Rui Maach (Rohu Fish)-1 kg.(cut into medium sized pieces)

2.Yogurt-200gms.

3.Ginger Paste-1tbsp.

4.Garlic Paste-1tbsp.

5.Onions-2  (Finely chop one of those and make a paste of the other)

6.Turmeric powder-1tbsp.

7.Red Chili Powder-1tbsp.

8.Mustard Oil-4tbsp.

9.Cumin seeds-1tbsp.

10.Green Cardamoms-3

11.Bay leaves-2

12.Cloves-3

13.Cinnamon-1 stick

14.Black peppercorns-5

15.Green Chilies-4

16.Salt-To taste

Process:

Mix the yogurt with the onion paste, red chili powder, turmeric, ginger and garlic pastes and blend. Now add the fish pieces to this and gently mix to coat well. Marinate for 2 hours.Heat 3 tbsp mustard oil in a pan.Add cumin seeds,bay leaves,cloves,cardamom,Cinnamon,peppercorns and fry for 30 seconds.Add the chopped onion and fry for 5 minutes.Add the fish and the marinade,mix gently but thoroughly.Season with salt as required.add the slit green chilies.Take care that the pieces of the fish do not break.Let it just cook for atleast 8 minutes.chck whether the fish has become tender if not add little bit of water to it.Cook till the fish is done.A great smell from the kitchen tells you that the dish is done.Now remove it from the heat and drizzle the remaining mustard oil over the top.

Your Doi Rui is ready.Serve it with steamed hot Rice.

Recipe of Palak Chicken

RECIPE OF PALAK CHICKEN

Palak Chicken

Ingredients:

1.Chicken-500 gms.

2.Palak-1 bunch (chopped)

3.Yogurt-3 tbsp

4.Onion-1 (chopped)

5.Ginger Garlic Paste-3 tbsp.

6.Coriander leaves-1 Bunch

7.Turmeric Powder-3tbsp.

8.Red Chili powder-3tbsp.

9.Bay leaves-2

10.Oil-3tbsp.

11.Cinnamon-1 stick

12.Cloves-2

13.Green Cardamom-3

14.Green Chilis-2

15.Salt-To taste

16.Cumin Seeds-2 tbsp.

17.Coriander Powder-2 tbsp.

18.Water-2 cups

Process:

Marinate the chicken for one hour with 2 tbsp yogurt,1tbsp Ginger Garlic paste,2 tbsp turmeric powder,2 tbsp red chili powder and salt.heat Oil in a fry pan and add cumin seeds,cinnamon,cloves,green cardamoms and bay leaves.keep it for 30 seconds.Now add chopped onion and 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste and let it cook for a few minutes.On the other hand boil the palak and grind into a paste of it with coriander leaves,salt and yogurt.Now add the chicken to the fry pan.Add the remaining turmeric powder,red chili powder, coriander powder and salt.Cook the chicken for 5 minutes.Add water and let the chicken boil.After that add the palak paste.Cover it up and let it cook for atleast 10 minutes.Stir occasionally.

Your Palak Chicken is ready to serve.You can add fresh cream to garnish.Serve it with Roti,Paratha or Nun.

Recipe of Chicken in Mayonnaise Sauce

CHICKEN IN MAYONNAISE SAUCE

Chicken in Mayonnaise Sauce

Ingredients:

1.Boneless Chicken-200g

2.Butter-5 tbsp.

3.Onion-1 (finely chopped)

4.Ginger garlic paste-3tbsp.

5.Mayonnaise-3 tbsp.

6.Fresh cream-1 cup

7.Salt-To taste

8.Chicken stock-2 cups

Process:

Boil the chicken and keep the stock aside.Add 3 tbsp butter in a fry pan.Add chopped onion and Ginger garlic paste.Keep stirring for few minutes.Now add the boiled chicken and cook for 5 minutes.Add salt as per taste.Now add the chicken stock and cover it up.Let it cook for 5 minutes more on low flame.Add mayonnaise and keep on stirring.Finally add fresh cream and let it cook for 5 minutes with the lid on.Stir if required.Add the rest of the butter on the top.

Your Chicken in Mayonnaise Sauce is ready.You can serve it with bread or Rice.

Recipe of Apple Chicken

APPLE CHICKEN

Apple Chicken

Ingredients:

1.Boneless Chicken-500gms.

2.Apples-2 (Unpeeled and cut into pieces)

3.Onions-2 (Finely Chopped)

4.Ginger Garlic paste-1 tbsp.

5.Green Cardamoms-4

6.Cloves-4

7.Cinnamon Stick-1

8.Turmeric Powder-1 tbsp.

9.Red chili powder-1 tbsp.

10.Black pepper-1/2 tbsp

11.Vegetable Oil- 5 tbsp.

12.Salt-To taste

13.Sugar-1/2 tbsp

14.Dried Thyme-1 tbsp.

15.Water-1 cup

Process:

Sprinkle chicken with Thyme,Salt and pepper.In a large fry pan heat half of the vegetable oil and fry the chicken till it turns brown over medium heat.Transfer the chicken in a bowl.Now add the remaining vegetable oil to the fry pan.Add green cardamoms,cloves,cinnamon sticks and sugar.Then add chopped onion,ginger garlic paste and cook for 5 minutes.Now add apples,turmeric powder,red chili powder and salt.Cook for five minutes over low flame.Now add the chicken and stir occasionally.Add water and cover the pan.Let the chicken get cooked in low flame for atleast 6 to 8 minutes.Remove from heat.

Your Apple Chicken is ready now.Serve with Jeera Rice or plain Rice.

Recipe Of Paneer Bhapa

PANEER BHAPA

Paneer Bhapa

Ingredients:

1. Paneer-200gms.(cut into squares,20 pieces)

2.Mustard Paste-5 tbsp.

3.Turmeric Powder-1 tbsp.

4.Red Chili Powder-1 tbsp.

5.Cilantro-1/2 cup chopped

6.Grated Coconut-4 tbsp.

7.Green Chilis-4 ,Slit

8.Water-1/2 cup

9.Salt-To taste

10.Mustard Oil-As indicated

Process:

Mix Paneer,Grated coconut,turmeric powder,chili powder,mustard paste,green chilis,2 tbsp mustard oil and water in a bowl.Keep this mixture aside for 30 minutes.Now take water in a container preferably big one to hold the bowl containing the mixture and bring it to boil.Now place the bowl containing the mixture in the boiling water.Cover and cook on low heat for 10 minutes.Once it is cooked remove the bowl from the boiling water.Now add 1 tbsp mustard oil and garnish with chopped cilantro.

Your Paneer Bhapa is ready.Serve it with rice.

Recipe of Paneer Kofta

PANEER KOFTA

Paneer Kofta

Ingredients:

1.Paneer-200gms.

2.Red Chilli Powder-1 tbsp.

3.Coriander Powder-1tbsp.

4.Turmeric Powder-1 tbsp.

5.Garam Masal-1 tbsp.

6.Curd-100gms

7.Onion-3 pieces (chopped)

8.Ginger Garlic Paste-3 tbsp

9.Bay leaves-2 pieces

10.Sugar-To taste

11.Salt-to taste

12.Oil for frying

13.cornflour-3 tbsp

14.Ghee-Optional

Process:

Kofta

Mix Paneer,cornflour,pinch of coriander powder,pinch off garam masala,pinch of red chili powder,salt and sugar in a bowl and knead them with the palm.Now make balls from this mixture.Add oil to the pan and deep fry the balls.Your Kofta is ready now.

Curry

Heat the oil and add bay leaves.Add chopped onion and fry it till it turns brown.Add ginger garlic paste,red chilli powder,Coriander powder,turmeric powder and pinch of salt.Stir continuously.Cook for 2-3 minutes.

Now mix the curd with salt,sugar and water (if required) in a separate bowl.Add the mixture to the pan and stir.Add more water if required.Now put on the lid and let it cook for 10 minutes on medium flame.After that add the koftas and simmer for five minutes.Take it off the flame when the koftas become soft.Drizzle spoonful ghee and pinch of garam masala before serving.

Your Kofta is ready.Serve it with Rice,Roti,Paratha or Kulcha.