RAJMA AND MUSHROOM PULAO

required:boiled rajma-1/2 cup,shittake mushrooms-170g,green chillies-6 slit,mint-5 leaves,coriander-1/2 bunch finely chopped,onion-1 small thinly sliced,ginger&garlic paste-1 tbsp,salt-according to taste,red chilli pd-1/4 th tsp,garam masala-1/2 tsp,water-3 cups,basmathi rice soaked-2 cups,bay leaf-1,cinnamon-1" piece,cloves-2,cardamom-1 green,mace-tiny piece,star anise-little piece,black cumin-1/2 tsp,ghee-3 tsp,oil-1&1/2 tbsp,ghee-2 tsp

method

soak the rajma overnight and boil with salt and enough water to cook for 3 whistles in a pressure cooker.

soak the basmathi rice for 15 min and drain.take a pressure cooker and heat it up.add ghee,oil to it.when hot tip in cloves,cardamom,mace,star anise,bay leaf together.when they change colour,add onions,green chillies and fry until the onions are light golden in colour.put ginger&garlic paste and fry for a minute on medium flame.

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MIXED SEAFOOD FRY

required:mixed seafood blend--450 g{shrimp,calamari rings and bay scallops},tomato-1/2 large,turmeric powder-1/4 th tsp,salt-according to taste,onion-1/2 large size finely chopped,roasted coriander pd-3/4 th tsp,oil-3 tbsp,green chillies slit-3,red chilli pd-1/2 tsp,garam masala pd-1 tsp,cinnamon-a small piece,cloves-2,green cardamom-1,coriander-finely chopped little,ginger&garlic paste-1&1/2 tbsp,curry leaves-few

method

take a thick bottomed vessel and heat it up.pour oil and when it heats up; tip in cloves,cardamom,cinnamon.when they slightly change colour add the onions,green chillies,curry leaves,little salt.wait for the onions to turn slightly brown and then tip in ginger& garlic paste,turmeric pd,and fry until the raw smell goes away.now add tomato and cover.let the water from the tomato almost evapourate to add the sea food,red chilli powder,coriander and saute well.lastly add coriander powder and garam masala and mix well.

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SIMPLE DRUMSTICK SOUP

required:drumsticks-6,salt-according to taste,garlic powder-2 pinches,black pepper pd-2 pinches,butter-1/2 tbsp,water-1 ltr

method

wash and dice the drumsticks into 2"pieces. boil them with water for 1 whistle in a pressure cooker.take a masher and mash nicely and strain.heat up some butter and pour the strained pulp and cook.season with salt,garlic powder and  black pepper pd.once it reaches a boil turn off.

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ALOO MATAR

required:oil-4 tbsp,potatoes-1/2 kg,frozen green peas-1/2 cup,salt-according to taste,red chilli pd-1/2 tsp,amchur powder-1/2 tsp,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,mustard seeds-1/4th tsp,turmeric pd-1/4 th tsp

method

put the frozen peas in water and microwave for a min.strain them.boil the potatoes for 1 whistle after washing them and peel.when they come to room temperature break them down.take a non stick pan and heat it up.add oil,mustard seeds,cumin seeds one after the other.tip in the green peas,potatoes,turmeric pd,red chilli pd,salt,amchur powder and mix well.

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MAIDA DOSA

required:maida-3/4th cup,riceflour-2 tsp,onion-1 shallot finely chopped,green chilli-1 finely chopped,coriander finely chopped-little,cumin seeds-1/4 th tsp,salt-according to taste,water-enough to make a thin pancake batter,oil-few spoons.

method

mix everything well and leave it covered for 1&1/2 to 2 hours.pour this batter on a hot,seasoned tawa and lightly spread.very less oil.flip and cook on both sides

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PAV BHAJI MASALA

required:garam masala,roasted fennel pd,amchoor powder

method

add garam masala,roasted fennel powder and amchoor powder to the vegetables and mix well, just two minutes before the vegetables are done.replace the store bought pavbhaji masala.

CAULIFLOWER STEM CHUTNEY

required:cauliflower-1, green chillies-5 or 6, depending on the size of cauliflower,tamarind patse-1&1/2 tsp,garlic cloves-2,salt-according to taste,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,turmeric pd-a pinch,oil-1 tbsp

method

pour oil into a heated pan and add cauliflower stems to it.stirfry for sometime until any of the leaves are brown in colour. tip in green chillies and continue to saute.turn off when the chillies have changed colour.add cumin seeds,garlic,salt,turmeric powder and mix well.remove to a mixie jar when cool and grind with tamarind paste.adjust salt if required.serve with dosa or rice

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RADISH GREENS PANCAKES

required:white radish leaves-1 big bunch,oil-few tsp,green chillies-5 finely chopped,salt-according to taste,chickpea flour-2 tbsp,rice flour-3 or 4 tbsp

method

nicely wash the radish greens for 4 times.chop them finely.add salt and mix well.keep them aside for 15 minutes.mix chickpea flour,rice flour,green chillies into the greens.adjust any salt.take a hot pan and pat  this mixture down as thinly as possible.fry on both sides with little oil.serve as a snack or with rice

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SHISHITO PEPPERS FRY

required:oil-2 tbsp,shishito peppers-250g,salt-according to taste,red chilli flakes-a pinch,mustard seeds-1/4 th tsp,uraddal-1/2 tsp,chickpea flour-4- tbsp,turmeric powder-2 pinches,curry leaves-few

method

dice the shishito peppers into even size pieces.discard the stem part.heat a pan and pour oil into it.when the oil is hot;tip in mustard seeds,uraddal,curry leaves one after the other.when the mustards pop and the dal changes colour add the diced peppers and turmeric powder and saute.after few seconds tip in chickpea flour and mix delicately.finally add salt and red chilli flakes.when the chick pea flour is light brown turn off.these peppers can be replaced with any other chillies which have thin skin and seeds can be removed if they are spicy

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SESAME FISH

required:sesame seeds white-to coat,lemon juice-1/2 of small size,salt-1/4th tsp,red chilli powder-1/2 tsp,oil-1 tbsp,salmon fish pieces-5 medium

method

marinate the fish pieces with salt,lemon juice and red chilli powder for 10 min.pour oil on top of the pieces and mix.put the sesame seeds in a plate and press the fish nicely onto the seeds.repeat for all the pieces.put them on a liner sheet for airfryer.preheat the airfryer for 7-8 min and place the liner inside.fry the fish at  390 for about 10-12 min.check in between and turn them half way through.pull the liner sheets after 7-8 min so that the fish directly touches the hot plate.serve with rice or as a snack

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