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Khajoor roll

Ingredients:

Seedless khajoor 500 gms
Ghee                       1 tbsp
Kaju                          6-8
Badam                     4-5
Elaichi powder      2 tsp

How to make khajoor roll:

In a kadai heat ghee and fry khajoor on low flame.
Mash finely with masher.
Add chopped kaju, badam pieces and elaichi powder.
Mix well and roll it in greased plastic paper.
Keep in refrigerator for one hour.
Cut into pieces.

August 3rd, 2007

Khajoor Ke Laddu

Ingredients:

Khajoor                     500 gms
Desicated coconut  2-3 tbsp
Almonds                       4
Cashunuts                   5
Elaichi powder         1 tsp
How to make Khajoor Ke Laddu:

Take out the seeds of khajoor and cut them into small pieces.
Mix all the ingradients and put the mixture into the mixer.
Roll the mixture into small balls.
Roll the laddus into the desicated coconut.
Laddu is ready.

August 2nd, 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 gms
Chana dal                  500 gms
Turmeric powder      1/2 tsp
Jaggery                       250 gms
Sugar                          200 gms
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 sugar and grated jaggery.
Cook on a low flame till a soft lump is formed.
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 flavour.
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 puran poli.

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 transperent.
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

Aamrakhand

Ingredients:

Thick curd                 500 gms
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

Bhendi Masala

Ingredients:

Bhendi                              250 grams
Onion                                  2
Red chilly powder          1 tsp
Jeera powder                  1 tsp
Dhania powder               1 tsp
Turmeric powder            1/2 tsp
Garam masala powder 1/2 tsp
Oil                                       4 tbsp
Lemon juice                     1 tbsp
Salt

How to make Bhendi Masala:

Cut bhendi into 2-3 pieces.
Chop onion into slices.
In a pan heat oil and fry onions till golden brown.
Now add red chilly powder,turmeric powder,garam masala powder,,jeera powder and dhania powder.
Fry again for a minute.
Now add bhendi pieces and again fry for 2-3 min.
Add lemon juice and salt.
Cover the pan and cook for 4-5 min.on low flame.
Bhendi masala is ready.
Serve with chapati or roti.

July 9th, 2007