MASALA POTATO FRY

required:oil-1&1/2 tbsp,cloves-2,cinnamon-1 small piece,potatoes-1/2 kg,red chilli pd-1/2 tsp,onion-1 large finely chopped,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,garam masala pd-3/4th tsp,salt-according to taste,ginger&garlic paste-1 tsp

method

dice the peeled potatoes into cubes.heat a deep bottomed vessel or non stick pan with oil.tip in cloves,cinnamon

and then ginger&garlic paste.when the paste is fried add onions,turmeric pd and stirfry.after 30 sec ,tip in potatoes,red chilli pd,salt and cover until the potatoes turn soft.lastly add garam masala pd and mix well

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DRUMSTICK& TOMATO CURRY

required:drumsticks-3 diced evenly and ends trimmed,oil-2 tbsp,onion-1 medium finely chopped,tomatoes-2 large finely chopped and lightly mashed,

turmeric pd-1/4th tsp,curry leaves-few,red chilli pd-1/2 tsp,water-1&1/2 cups,mustard seeds-1/2 tsp,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,ginger&garlic paste-3/4th tsp,salt-according to taste

method

take a deep bottomed vessel and pour the oil.heat it up and pop some mustard seeds.then add onion,cumin seeds,curry leaves,turmeric pd,salt.when onion is light golden add the ginger&garlic paste.fry nicely and then 

add tomatoes.cover for a min and then add drumsticks.add water ,red chilli pd and cover and cook until the drumsticks are soft and water is reduced

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BOTTLEGOURD&DRUMSTICKS CURRY

required:drumsticks-3 medium sized and diced evenly after the ends are trimmed,red chilli pd-3/4th tsp,salt-according to taste,onion-1 large finely chopped,chickpea flour-3/4th tsp,oil-2 tbsp,mustard seeds-1/2 tsp,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,curry leaves-few,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,bottlegourd-400 g peeled and diced evenly in small cubes,milk-1 cup

method

mix chickpeaflour and milk without any lumps and keep aside.heat oil in a thick bottomed vessel and pop the mustards.tip in onions,cumin seeds,tumeric pd,salt,curry leaves and stir fry until the onion turns translucent.now add drumsticks and fry for a min.tip in bottlegourd,red chilli pd and cover until the vegetables are soft.if the vegetables are fresh they will cook in their own juices or else add little hot water

and cook.when the vegetables are soft and very little moisture is there then its time to add the milk mixture.turn off before the milk splits.

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TOMATO AND CHANADAL CHUTNEY

required:dry red chillies-17,fresh coconut -1 cup,salt-according to taste,chanadal-5 tsp,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,garlic cloves-2,tamarind paste-1 tsp,tomatoes-5 small,water-1/2 cup,oil-1 tbsp,turmeric pd-a pinch

for tempering

oil-2 tbsp,mustard seeds-1/2 tsp,uraddal-1 tsp,chanadal-1/2 tsp,curry leaves-few

method

dry roast red chillies and chanadal together in a pan.in the same pan add oil and put the tomatoes into it and cover until they are mushy and reduced.grind the dry red chillies,chanadal,cumin seeds,garlic,tamarind paste,coconut,water,tomatoes,tumeric pd in a mixer grinder along with enough salt.prepare the tempering and add to the chutney

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PESTO EGG FRIED RICE

required:rice-1 cup,black pepper pd-1 tsp,salt-according to taste,basil pesto-4 oz,oil-4 tsp,garlic cloves-3 finely chopped,yellow bellpepper chopped-1/4th,green bell pepper or capsicum chopped-1/4 th,green chilli-1 finely chopped,eggs-5 whites and 1 yolk

method

mix the eggs and make omelette with 2 tsp of oil in a pan.remove to a plate.cook the rice and keep seperately or use any leftover rice.in the same pan heat the remaining oil and tip in garlic,green chilli 

and fry until garlic is light brown.now add the bell peppers and stir fry until a min.combine rice with pesto and add.also add omelette pieces.sprinkle pepper pd,salt and mix well.stir fry for another min or two.

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BUTTER MASALA BEANS

required:canned baked beans 235 g-2 cans,onion-1/2 medium,tomato-1 medium finely chopped,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp,salt-according to taste,coriander little-chopped,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,ginger&garlic paste-3/4th tsp,red chilli pd-1/4 th tsp,any store bought curry pd curry pd-1/2 tsp,oil-2 tbsp or butter,water-1&1/2 cup

method

heat the oil and tip in cumin seeds,onion,turmeric pd and stir fry until onion turns light golden.add the ginger&garlic paste and fry for a min on high heat.tip in tomato and wait till it turns soft.add baked beans,water,curry pd,red chilli pd and cook for sometime.adjust salt and when oil floats on top turn off.sprinkle coriander.serve with naan or roti

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