Archive for July, 2007

Masoor ki Usal

Ingredients:

Masoor 1 cup
Onion 1-2
Grated coconut 1/2cup
Kashmiri red chilly powder 1 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
Garam masala powder 1/2 tsp
Garlic cloves 6-8
Coriander leaves 2 tsp
Oil 1 tbsp
Salt

 

How to make Masoor Ki Usal:

Wash and soak masoor in water for 20 min.

Chop onion and coriander leaves.crush garlic cloves.

In a pan heat oil and add garlic cloves and fry till golden brown.

Then add chopped onion and fry again for 2-3 min.

Add masoor,red chilly powder,turmeric powder and garam masala powder.

After 2-3 min add 2-3 cups of water and cover the pan.

Allow to cook. add water if necessary.

Lastly add salt, coriander leaves and coconut.

Masoor ki usal is ready.

July 30th, 2007

Baingan ka bharta

Ingredients:

Eggplant (baingan) large 1
Onion 2-3
Curds 1 cup
Fresh coconut 1 tbsp
Coriander leaves 1 tbsp
Cumin powder 1/2 tsp
Sugar 1/2 tsp
Salt

 

How to make baingan ka bharta:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Place eggplant in pan, cover with foil.

Roast until eggplant is soft.

After eggplant cools, peel and chop coarsely.

Chop onion, green chilly and coriander leaves.

In a big bowl mix all ingredients and serve immediately.

1 comment July 26th, 2007

Puranpoli

Ingredients:

Maida   500 gm
Chana dal  500gm
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
Jaggery 500 gm
Cardamom powder 1 tsp
Oil 2 tbsp
Ghee
Salt

 

How to make Puranpoli:

In a big bowl take maida, oil, salt and turmeric powder.

Mix well and add enough water to make soft dough.

Keep aside for 30 min.

In a pan boil dal till soft.

Remove extra water and add grated jaggery.

Cook on a low flame till dry.

Grind the mixture in puran machine.

Take small sized ball of dough and stuff the jaggery mixture like a paratha.

Seal the dough carefully and roll out 5″ diameter round.

Shallow fry on tava applying ghee like a paratha for a better flavor.

Serve hot with coconut juice.

July 22nd, 2007

Coconut Juice

Ingredients:

Coconut  1
Jaggery  1&1/2 cup
Cardamom powder 2 tsp
Hot water 2-3 cups
Salt

 

How to make Coconut Juice:

In a mixture take grated coconut and add little hot water.

Grind and make coconut milk. repeat again and strain the milk.

In coconut milk add jaggery,salt and cardamom powder.

Coconut juice is ready. serve with Puranpoli.

July 22nd, 2007

Cauliflower Potato Curry

Ingredients:

Cauliflower 500 gm
Potato 2-3
0nion 2
Tomato 1
Coconut 1/2
Red chilly powder 2 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
Garam masala powder 1/2 tsp
Coriander leaves 2 tsp
Oil 2 tbsp
Salt

 

How to make Cauliflower Potato Curry:

Wash the cauliflower and make big pieces.

Chop onion and tomato finely and potato in big pieces.

Grate coconut.

In kadai heat 1 tbsp oil and fry half portion of onion till transparent.

Then add grated coconut and fry till golden brown.

Grind in a mixer.

In another pan heat 1 tbsp oil and fry chopped onion.

After 2-3 min add cauliflower and potato.

Fry for 2-3 min again.

Now add red chilly powder,turmeric powder and garam masala powder.

Add 2 cups of water and cover the pan.

Cook for 5 min on low flame.

Add salt and coconut paste. cook again for 2-3 min.

Lastly add chopped coriander leaves.

Serve with roti or rice or both.

July 19th, 2007

Eggs Kabab

Ingredients:

Boiled eggs 6
Onion 2
Besan 1 tbsp
Red chilli powder 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
Pepper powder 1/2 tsp
Coriander leaves 1 tbsp
Egg white 1
Oil
Salt

 

How to make eggs kabab:

In a big bowl grate the boiled eggs finely.

Add all other ingredients except oil.

Mix well and Knead into smooth dough.

Make small balls and press.

Heat Oil in kadai and fry kababs till golden brown.

Serve with tomato ketchup.

July 16th, 2007

Aamrakhand

Ingredients:

Thick curd 500 gm
Mango pulp 1 cup
Powdered sugar 100 gm
Cardamom powder 1 tsp
Saffron strands 6-8

 

How to make Aamrakhand:

Tie curd in a muslin cloth and hang for 10-12 hours.

Take this curd in a big bowl.

Add sugar,mango pulp,cardamom powder and saffron strands.

Mix finely.

Add sugar if necessary.

Keep in refrigerator for 2 hours.

Serve with puri or chapati.

July 15th, 2007

Methi chana dal usal

Ingredients:

Chana dal 2 cups
Methi seeds 1 tbsp
Onion 1
Red chilly powder 1 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
Kadipatta leaves 5-6
Coconut 1/2 cup
Coriander leaves 1 tbsp
Sugar 1 tsp
Oil 1 tbsp
Salt

 

How to make methi chana dal usal:

soak methi and chana dal in water for 4 hours.

Cook in pressure cooker with little water.

Chop onion and coriander leaves.

In a pan heat oil and add kadipatta.

Then add chopped onion and fry till golden brown.

Add red chilly powder,turmeric powder and salt.

Now pour boiled methi and chana dal.

Allow to dry.

Lastly add grated coconut,coriander leaves and sugar.

Methi chana dal usal is ready.

July 12th, 2007

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