CRAB MASALA

 Ingredients :

Crab, Cinnamon stick- 3 piece,Cloves 8-10,Cardamom 5-6,Ginger Garlic paste-2 tbsp,Onion-2,Turmeric powder- 1 tsp, Coriander powder-1 tbsp,Chilly powder-1 tsp,Cumin powder-2 tsp,Tomato paste-1 tsp,Tomato-3,Salt,Oil,Coriander leave(handful).

method:

• Heat a pan and put a oil .
• Add cinnamon sticks,cloves and cardamom saute for few minutes.
• Add onion and saute until golden brown.
• Add ginger garlic paste,chilly powder,turmeric,coriander and cumin powder mix well and saute for 5 minutes.
• Add tomato and let it cook for few minutes,if your Masala is very dry add little water and cook until tomato gets smash.
• Add tomato paste and salt mix well.
• Add crab and put water and cover it for 8-10 Minutes.
• Finally add corriander leaves and serve with rice or chapati.

BEETROOT PACHADI

pre time: 20m
serve: 3

Ingredients:

Bitroot 1-2(crushed), Moong daal(half cup soaked in water at least 15m), Mustard seed-1 tsp,Cumin seed-1 tsp,Green chilly 1-2,Curry leave-1 strand,Onion-1 small,pinch of turmeric powder,asafoetida,salt,oil,cumin powder-1 tsp,Coriander powder-2 tsp,Sesame powder( optional), Garam masala powder-1 tsp,Coriander leave(handful)

Method:

• Heat oil in a pan.
• Add mustard seed when it start spluttering add cumin seed.
• Add green chilly and curry leaves.
• Now add onion and saute well.
• Add salt,asafoetida,turmeric powder.
• Add moong daal,bitroot and water,cover a lid and cook for 10-15m
• When beetroot get boiled add cumin,coriander and sesame powder,garam masala powder.
• At last add coriander leave and off the flame.
• Serve with rice and roti

PEPPER CHICKEN

pre time:50 m
serve:3

Ingredients:

Chicken(wash&cleaned),Black pepper 4-5 tsp,Fennel seeds 2 tsp,Cumin seeds 3 tsp,Onion-1 cup,ginger-garlic paste 1 tsp,Salt,Turmeric powder-half tsp,Water-1 cup,Tomato-half cup (chopped),Curry leaves,Coriander leaves(hand full).

Method:

• Keep a dry pan on the stove,add black pepper,fennel seeds.dry roast them until it turn golden.
• Add cumin seeds,roast until the release nice smell.
• Cool down the roasted spices.
• Once the roasted spices are cooked crush them in the mixer for few seconds,now ground powder ready.
• Take a pan on the stove in medium flame,put oil in it.
• Add chopped onions saute them until they become translucent.
• Add ginger garlic paste and mix well.
• Add cleaned chicken pieces mix them well.
• Once the chicken half cooked,add salt and turmeric powder mix well.
• Add enough water and mix well close the lid.
• Once chicken absorbs all the water mix well.
• Add the chopped tomatoes and cook well.
• Now add powdered spices,coriander leaves,curry leaves mix well,close the lid and reduced the flame.
• Once the chicken turns dry off the flame.
• Now pepper chicken is ready for serving.

Tips:

• Do not roast the spices too much.
• Do not miss to add curry leaves.

VERMICELLI UPMA

preparation time: 30m
serve: 3

Ingredients:

Vermicelli-1 cup, Water-2 cup,Onion-1(chopped),Tomato-1(chopped),Ginger small piece(finely chopped), Green chilly-2 slited, Mustard seed,Curry leaves,Coriander leaves(few), Turmeric powder half tsp,Whole garam masala( cinnamon- 1 inch piece, cloves-2,bay leaf-1,Capsicum small (finely chopped),carrot(chopped finely),Salt.

Method:

• Heat the oil and roast vermicelli till light brown and keep a side.
• Heat a tbsp of oil add mustard seed and curry leaves,when it start splutters.
• Add whole garam masala.                                            
• Add onion,green chilly,ginger and saute well.
• Add tomato,capsicum and turmeric powder and carrot saute well.
• Add water and salt.
• When water starts boiling.
• Add roasted vermicelli and cook,covered in low flame,keep stirring till done.
• Add coriander leaves,and carrot for garnishing.

CUCUMBER DOSA

preparation time: 30m
serve:3

    Cucumber dosa combines all healthy ingredients like cucumber,rice,coconut. Cucumber dosa is very easy to prepare.It  makes a very healthy yummy break fast.The batter for this dosa need not fermentation.It can be used immediately after grinding.Hope u enjoy preparing this healthy tasty dosa!!!

Ingredients:

Cucumber (grated),1 inch piece of ginger(chopped),green chilies 2-3(chopped finely),2 tbsp Jaggery,rice-1 cup,turmeric powder half tsp,salt,coconut 1-cup,oil for greasing the pan.

Method:

• Soak the rice about 3 hours,drain the water and grind together cucumber,coconut,green chilly,turmeric powder, and jaggery.
• Make semi thick batter.
• Add chopped ginger,salt and mix well.
• Heat a frying pan and spread few drops of oil.
• take a ladle full of batter and pour it on to the pan and spread it slightly from behind the ladle.
• Make a round shape dosa.
• Sprinkle little oil on top,cover the lid and cook for a minute on medium flame and roast it.
• Flip and cook for half a minute.
• Remove from pan and enjoy it with coconut chutney.

Note:

• Do not add water first while grinding,the cucumber has lots of water,if you feel dry,then add the water.
• Do not peel the cucumber while making the cucumber dosa,it has maximum nutrition.

POHA AND OATS CUTLET

preparation time :30m
serve :3

  This is very healthy recipe and easy to make. just need few ingredients like Oats,Poha and Potato.In this recipe oats are the main ingredients,its very healthier.
  Another ingredient is poha(flattened rice or flake of rice). Rice flakes are normally used to prepare snacks and easy fast food.It include good nutritional value.You could have them as breakfast or snacks.So try this healthy cutlets, to enjoy with some ketchup :)

Ingredients:

1 cup poha(rice flakes),1 cup oats,potato-2(boiled & mashed),onion-1(finely chopped),green chilly-1(finely chopped),ginger small piece(finely chopped),coriander leaves(finely chopped),garam masala powder,fennel seed-1tsp,turmeric powder-1tsp,pinch of asafoetida,semolina half cup, salt as per taste.

Method:

• Take poha and oats in a strainer,pass water through it,allow water to strain.
• Combine all the ingredients except oil.
• Now make small balls and slightly flatten it.
• Spread the semolina on plate &coat them from both the side.
• Shallow fry them,from both side fry it until golden brown.
• Place the fried cutlets over tissue paper.
• Serve the hot cutlet with sauce or chutney.  

Note:

• For more taste add grated cabbage or carrots for cutlets.
• semolina is optional for this cutlet.I prepared this with using semolina.

GHEE RICE

preparation time: 30m
serve: 3-4

Ghee rice  is a fragrant recipe,this is one of the most simplest and easiest recipe and can be prepare very quickly.Ghee rice is rich and tasty recipe when it served with chicken gravy,korma or raita. The taste and aroma of this rice will make you crazy to eat...:)

Ingredients:

Basmati rice 1 cup (washed and drained),onion 1 large( finely sliced),cloves-5,cardamom-6, cinnamon stick-2 pieces,bay leaf-2, cashew nuts 10-12( break into small pieces),raisins 10-12,ghee-5 tbsp,water-2 cup(hot),salt.

Method:

• Heat a cooker and add 3 tbsp ghee allow it to melt.
• Add cardamom,cinnamon,cloves and bay leaves allow to splutter.
• Add onion and saute till golden brown.
• Add cashew nuts saute till golden brown,add raisins and saute for a few minutes.
• Add the drained rice and saute on low flame for 5m.
• Add 2 cup water,salt to taste bring to a boil.
• Reduce flame to low,place lid and cook till the rice is soft.
• Remove lid and mix well.

Note:

• While boiling the rice check the rice whether it boiled or not because it may chance of over cook.
• Fry onion golden brown,remove some onions and keep aside for the garnish.
• In this procedure need not to use whistle on it.

CABBAGE PAKODA

preparation time : 30m
serve : 3

Pakoda is a popular road side snack in India.Cabbage Pakoda is simple and easy to prepare.Today i am sharing a Cabbage Pakoda recipe :)...this Pakoda combines all healthy ingredients like Cabbage,besan flour,ginger garlic paste...This snack is loved by every one :)...The crunchiness of the fried cabbage give more flavor.Hope u enjoy preparing and eating this healthy tasty Pakoda.

Ingredients:

1 cup (finely chopped) cabbage,half cup beasan flour,2-3 green chilly (finely chopped),coriander leaves (finely chopped),turmeric powder half tsp, red chilly powder half tsp,curry leaves (finely chopped),garam masala powder(optional) ginger garlic paste,asafoetida small pinch,salt,oil,tsp of hot oil.

Method:

• In a bowl take beasan flour.
• Add finely chopped cabbage,coriander leaves,green chilies,curry leaves to it and mix well.
• Add all masala,ginger garlic paste, salt and mix well.
• Add little water and tsp of hot oil let the dough come together.
• Make the batter but not very thin.
• Meanwhile heat oil in kadai for deep frying.
• Drop small portions of batter into the oil.
• Add 5-6 of the batter individually in oil and let them fry over medium flame.
• Flip them in between to let them fry evenly.
• Drain the pakoda on to a tissue and repeat the same process with remaining batter.
• Serve hot and crispy pakoda with chutny or sauce.

Note:

• If you are drop batter in hand make thick batter.
• Add hot oil while making dough ,it make pakoda very crispy.
• Garam masala powder is optional,it gives good flavor for pakoda.
• Same ingredients instead of cabbage you can add onion and make onion pakoda also.

EGG BURJI

preparation time : 15m
serve :2

Egg burji is quick and easy to prepare.It can be served at breakfast,lunch or dinner.Eggs are rich source of protein and so this dish is also nutritious.Capsicum and other similar veg can be added to the dish,this will add more taste for this dish..So try simple recipe in your home and enjoy it..:)


Ingredients:

Egg 2-3, onion 2( finely chopped), tomato small (finely chopped), ginger (finely crushed) 1 tsp,green chilly 2 turmeric powder half tsp,chilly powder half tsp,garam masala powder (optional),salt,mustard seed,curry leave,coriander leave hand ful.


Method:

• Heat oil in pan,add mustard seeds when it start spluttering add curry leave.
• Add onions and ginger,green chilly fry them till they turn golden brown.
• Add tomatoes once the tomatoes are cooked,mashed it.
• Now add the blended egg and continuously stir it for 5m.
• Add red chilly powder,turmeric powder,garam masala powder,salt mix well.
• Stir continuously and cook till the eggs dry up.
• Add coriander leaves and mix well.
• Now egg burji is ready to serve.

You can serve this with rice ,roti and bread.


  

MASALA BREAD

Prep Time: 30m
Serve: 4

Ingredients:

bread slices,egg 3,tomato 1 finely chopped,onion 2 finely chopped,turmeric powder half tsp,garam masala powder 2-3 tsp,red chilly powder 1 tsp,green chilly 2-3, ginger one small piece, curry leave,mustard seed,oil, coriander leave hand full,salt.


Method:

• Cut the bread slices into small pieces.
• Take a bowl break the egg and beaten the egg well keep aside.
• Heat oil in pan add mustard seed ,curry leave.when it start pop up
• Add chopped onion ,green chilly,ginger saute well till it turn light golden brown.
• Add tomato saute well, once tomato cooked well.
• Add turmeric powder,chilly powder,garam masala powder mix well.
• Add beaten egg and salt mix well.
• Add bread pieces and saute well continuously.
• Add coriander leave and saute 1-2 minutes.

Tips:

• while beating the egg add little salt mix well.

SOYA CHUNK MACHURIAN

 

Soya is worlds richest protein food.It provides vitamin,mineral, fiber for growing children.Soak soya nuggets in warm water for at least half an hour before using them in your dish...try this Soya Manchurian in your home.

Ingredients:

 for the batter 2 cup of soya chunks, all purpose flour 5-6 tbsp, 3 tbsp of corn flour, ginger garlic paste 2 tsp, oil, salt.

for the sauce:

2 onion finely chopped, 6-7 cloves of garlic finely chopped, inch of ginger finely chopped, green chilly 3-4, coriander leaves hand full finely chopped, spring onion half cup finely chopped, tomato ketchup, corn flour 3 tsp, soya sauce 1 tsp, small capsicum finely chopped.

method:

• cook the soya chunks as per the instruction on the packet.
• remove excess water squeeze them and keep aside.
• to make batter take all purpose flour in a bowl.
• add corn starch,ginger garlic paste,salt,make a batter adding water to it.
• dip the soya chunks in this batter and make shallow fry in oil.till they become golden colour.
• another pan heat 2-3 tsp of oil,add chopped onion,salt,garlic,ginger,green chilly,capsicum saute well.
• add tomato ketchup,soya sauce,and mix well.
• add fried soya chunks mix well,garnish with coriander leaves and spring onions.

tips:

 when boiling soya chunks ,add little salt for this and cook for atleast 10 minutes.

RECIPE DUKHAN: Veg Biriyani

RECIPE DUKHAN: Veg Biriyani: Preparing time: 1hour Serving: 4     INGREDIENTS: Basmati rice-1Cup, onion-1, green chillies-2, ginger garlic paste -3 tsp, toma...

Rava Dosa

Preparation time: 30 minutes

Serve: 3-4

 Rava dosa is healthy and crispy Indian snack. They are easy to make hence, you can easily make them at home...this dosa need not to require fermentation. It is made with rava, especially Bombay rava (semolina).rava dosa usually considered as a fast food...in this recipe onion and ginger are give yummy taste for dosa...

 Ingredients:

·        1 cup rava (semolina) 

·        half tsp cumin seed

·        curd 3-4 tsp

·        pinch of asafoetida (hing) 

·        coriander leaves

·        green chilies 2-3 (finely chopped)

·        ginger 1 inch

·        carrot half cup

·        onion 1

·        tomato half (if u required)

·        salt adjust to taste

·        ghee

Method: 

               
          In a bowl add cumin seed, onion, salt, asafoetida, coriander leaves, green chilly, ginger, curd, carrot, tomato and last add rava and water mix well.

• Keep a batter side for 10 minutes.
• Heat the skillet on medium flame.
• Pour the batter with hand on the skillet.
• After pouring batter with hand.
• Sprinkle some ghee around dosa.
• Cook dosa over medium heat until dosa turn golden brown,then turn the  dosa using spatula.
• Dosa cook for about 1-3 minutes, remove it from the skillet.
• Now crispy rava dosa is ready to serve.

                        Tips:

• In case the batter becomes slightly thick after making some dosas, add little water and mix again.
• Before pouring batter into skillet check the skillet is ready for making dosa.
• Usually all dosa are pour with ladle but, i am tried this with hand, one thing is noted here, in this case batter should be thicker, otherwise cannot pour it with by hand.

CHICKEN GRAVY

                               

                       

Now a days there are so many different methods of making chicken with different taste...i am going to tell you how to make chicken gravy with coconut milk.Chicken gravy is very quick and very easy to prepare.You can use different methods and ingredients for making better taste for your gravy...chicken gravy with coconut milk add more flavour to your gravy...so try this gravy in your home you are just loving it...:)

preparing time: 45 minutes
serving: 4

 Ingredients:
chicken,ginger garlic paste, grated coconut,green chilli, turmeric 
powder,cloves,cardamom,cinnamon stick, pepper corns,tomatoes,chicken gravy powder,fennel seeds.

For marinate:
chicken pieces, ginger garlic paste, salt, water, or curd optional, turmeric powder

For seasoning:
 5-6 cloves, cinnamon stick, black pepper corns, green cardamom-5, chopped onions.

For masala:
  1 cup freshly grated coconut, coriander leaves, green chilli, and fennel seeds.(for grind).

Preparation:

• In a pan heat oil and add cloves, cardamom,pepper corns, cinnamon saute for 5 minutes.
• Add onions and saute till light brown.
• Add marinated chicken pieces fry it for few more times.
• Add gravy powder, masala and water.
• Add salt and coriander leaves.
• Keep the low flame and close it with lid let it cook few more minutes.
• Serves with dosa,chapati or ghee rice.

Tips:

• (for marinate) chicken keep it at least 1 hour.
• ( for masala) in a pan heat oil and add fennel seeds, coriander leaves, green chilies and grated coconut saute for 5 minutes.now add these all item into mixer and grind it.Now masala ready for gravy.

VEG BIRIYANI

   

INGREDIENTS:

Basmati rice-1 Cup, onion-1, green chilli 2, ginger garlic paste -3 tsp, tomato-1, mixed vegetables-2 cup (like carrot. Green peas.potato.cauliflower…whichever u liked add it), coriander leaves, turmeric powder, red chili powder 1 tsp,biriyani masala 2-3 tsp,salt

FOR SEASONING:

Oil, whole garam masala-(cloves-5, cardamom-4, cinnamon-3inch)

PREPARATOIN:

·         Cut all vegetables and chop tomatoes.

·         Wash and soak basmati rice at least for half an hour and drain it.

·         Heat oil add whole garam masala that mentioned above (for seasoning).

·         Add onion, saute well till it turns transparent.

·         Add ginger garlic paste and saute for more minutes.

·         Add green chilies, all the vegetables, tomatoes, turmeric powder, biriyani   masala, chilly powder.

·         Add salt saute for some more time if you are cooking rice separately

·         Take deep pan and heat it, add little ghee or oil in it.

·         Add cardamom, clove, and cinnamon.saute well until it get good aroma.

·         Add 2 cups of boiling water or normal water. Add little salt.

·         Add drained rice to it. Keep the flame in low and close it with a lid, let it cook.

·         Once rice gets cooked, off the flame and open the lid after 5 minutes.

·         Now garnish your biriyani with fried onions and nuts.

TIPS:

·         If u r taking 1 cup basmati rice -2 cups water.

·         If u r cooking rice in pressure cooker add 2 cup of water for 1 cup rice and pressure cook for 3 whistles.

·         When water boiling add little salt for it which gives u good taste.