Sunday, July 24, 2016

DILL FRY WITH COCONUT

required:dill leaves-2 bunches,dry red chillies-2 broken,turmeric pd-2 pinches,garlic chilli pd-1/2 tsp,salt-according to taste,mustard seeds-little,cumin seeds-1 /2 tsp,oil-3 tsp,coconut grated-2 tbsp,onion-1 small finely chopped,curry leaves-1 sprig
method



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wash the dill leaves along with stems.remove thick stems and chop the remaining part.heat the oil in a pan and pop the mustards.tip in curry leaves,cumin seeds and then add the onion,turmeric pd.saute nicely until light brown and throw in the dill.let the stems become little soft and then tip in the coconut and mix well.after 2 min add the garlic chilli pd,salt and turn off.

PALAK KICHDI

required:baby spinach leaves-5 handfuls,rice-1 cup,moongdal-1/2 cup,oil-1/2 tbsp,ghee-2 tbsp,cinnamon-1 small piece,cardamom-1,cloves-2,dry red chillies-3 broken,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,onion-1 small finely chopped,tomato-1 medium finely chopped,curry leaves-1 sprig,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,salt-according to taste,red chilli pd-1 tsp,ginger&garlic paste-1 tsp,garam masala pd-1/2 tsp,water- 4+3 cups
method
grind the spinach leaves with little water.cook the rice, dal,salt,turmeric pd together in a pressure cooker with 4 cups of water for 2 whistles.when the pressure comes down add the pureed spinach and remaining water to the dal mixture and cook until the raw smell of the spinach disappears.take a pan and heat it up with oil,ghee.tip in cinnamon,cardamom,cloves,dry red chillies,cumin seeds one after the other.when they slightly change colour add onion and fry until light brown.tip in ginger&garlic paste and fry.next add the tomatoes,curry leaves,red chilli pd,garam masala and wait until the oil appears on the surface.add this tempering to the kichdi and mix well




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BANANA SPLIT GREEK YOGHURT BOWL

required:canned mangoes with syrup-few pieces,strawberries-4 diced,banana-1 split,walnuts broken or chopped-few,sliced almonds-to sprinkle,greek yoghurt-3 tbsp




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method
put the greek yoghurt in a bowl and top it with all the above ingredients

Saturday, July 9, 2016

PANEER WITH MIXED VEGETABLES

required:paneer-250 g,cauliflower florets-250 g,beans-250 g,carrots-250 g,coriander pd-2 tsp,red chilli pd-1 tsp,onion-1 medium finely chopped,cumin seeds-1/4 th tsp,oil-1 tbsp,salt-according to taste,turmeric pd-2 pinches
method
dice the paneer,carrots and beans.tear the florets and keep seperately.take a pan and heat up the oil.fry the onions along with cumin seeds.after the onions are light golden add the carrots,coriander pd and cover.after the carrots become little soft add the cauliflower,paneer,beans along with red chilli pd,salt and cover until they are cooked but not mushy.serve with roti.






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OMELETTE WITH BASIL AND PARMESAN

required:eggs-2,salt-according to taste,black pepper pd-1/2 tsp,parmesan cheese- little,sun dried tomato-2 pieces,basil-few leaves,oil-2 tsp
method
beat the eggs in a bowl with salt and pepper.heat the oil a pan and pour the egg mixture.top it with basil leaves,sun dried tomatoes and sprinkle cheese on top.after it's cooked underneath fold and flip to cook on the other side also.






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CHILLI CHICKEN BALLS

required:chicken boneless kheema-450 g,green chillies-4 or 5 finely chopped,lemon-1,garlic chopped-3 cloves,cornflour-to coat,bread crumbs-2 tsp,salt-according to taste,ginger-1 small piece chopped fine,coriander-finely chopped
method
mix the kheema,green chillies,garlic,ginger,coriander leaves,salt and lemon juice together.keep the vessel aside for 15 min.try and make tight balls squeezing out any moisture from the mixture.heat the oil in a low flame.roll these balls in cornflour until they are coated on all sides.drop few balls before the oil becomes very hot.once in oil handle them with care and slowly move them.if fried on a high heat they tend to break apart.when they are half fried remove them from oil and fry them again until golden




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