…Desi Ghee/ Amul Ghee/Butter 2 tbsps. Coriander Leaves (chopped ) 2 tbsps. Crisp fried Onions Method : Pick, clean & wash the basmati rice 3- 4 times or till the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for about ½ hr. Drain & keep aside. Heat oil on med. in a pressure cooker. Add the whole garam masala & let it splutter. Then add the onion & saute till soft. Next add the ginger-garlic pastes & saute till the oil sta…
…5 tbsps. vegetable oil till hot. Fry the salted onions till golden & crisp. Drain with a slotted spoon & keep aside to cool. Reserve some of the fried onions (birishta) for garnish & crush the rest with your fingers. In the same oil fry the cashew nuts & raisins till lightly brown. Drain & keep aside. Prepare a fine, smooth paste using a little water to the ingredients for the masala but reserving some chopped coriander &…
…relishing the soft, melt in the mouth sweet delight. The outer covering is crisp but softens after soaking in the sugar syrup. When you pop this goodie in your mouth it is a burst of clove flavored sweetness which tastes divine. Make this Diwali special with Lavang Latika. Enjoy! 😀 Here’s wishing all visitors “A Happy, Prosperous & Safe Diwali”! For the Covering: 150 gms. Maida /All Purpose Flour A pinch of Baking pwd. 12 Cloves 1 tbsp. Ghee o…
…Just a little effort & you’re done! Here’s a version with my homemade crispy & crunchy paapdi puris for you to relish. J Home fresh Paapdi Puris Ingredients 2 cups All Purpose Flour (Maida) 1 cup Wheat Flour 1 tbsp. Vegetable Oil 1 tsp. Cumin Seeds 1 tsp. Ajwain Seeds Salt to taste Water as required for binding the dough Oil for deep frying Method : Sift the flour through a fine sieve. Mix together maida, wheat flour, cumin seeds,…
…ble oil/ghee or butter on both sides & roast till light golden & crisp. Serve hot with a bowl of plain or spiced curd, green chutney, tomato sauce or ketchup, mixed pickles or pickle of your choice. If using no oil or minimum oil while roasting then you may serve with a dollop or spoonful of butter or desi ghee if desired. Tips & Variations : For Cheese/Paneer (Cottage Cheese) Parathas : Add grated cheese to the potato filling or ga…
…aid easy digestion (ajwain, jeera & asafoetida). Enjoy these sinfully, crisp spinach pakoras smothered in gorgeous chickpea batter. These spinach pakoras are simple yet so quick and easy. Just perfect to be relished with a hot cup of your favorite beverage in the company of your loved ones and may be serve them to unexpected guests. You may even consider preparing a platter of mixed pakoras where you can include spinach ones as well. You sure…
…htly bruised) 1 Star Anise ½ cup Onions (lightly golden fried until crisp & lightly crushed) 2 tbsps. fresh Ginger-Garlic paste ¼ cup fresh Tomato puree ½ tsp. Red Chilli pwd. or to taste ½ tsp. Turmeric pwd. 2 fresh Green Chillies (slit) (optional) ½ cup thick Curds/Yoghurt (lightly whisked) A large pinch each – Mace (Javitri) & Nutmeg (Jaiphal) pwd. 1 cup each fresh Coriander & Mint Leaves (chopped) A pinch – Sugar ½ cup Cooki…
…ressure cooker body with oil till hot. Add the slice onions & fry till crisp & golden brown. Drain completely & set aside for garnishing. In the same oil add the whole garam masala (spices) & let it splutter & give out a good aroma. Now, if you want to prepare your own caramel then add the sugar & cook till it carmelizes to a dark color. Make sure it does not burn. Add the soaked rice & sauté gently till the rice is wel…
…ndful of fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped finely) A tbsp. of Imli Chutney 2 Crisp home made Paapdi Puris (or ready made) Procedure to make Bhel Paapdi Puri First lightly roast the kurmura if it is not crunchy. In a sufficiently large bowl, put in kurmura,crushed paapdi puris, nylon sev, mixed farsan, chopped onions, tomatoes, potatoes, raw mango, a pinch of red chilli pwd., chaat masala & salt. Mix well quickly with a spoon. (Preferably wooden…
…and freeze. To Freeze Pesto: Pour the pesto sauce in ice trays, top with olive oil, cover with cling film and freeze. Once frozen, remove the cubes, store in a zip loc bag, label with date and the weight of each cube of pesto and re-freeze. Thaw the required cubes of pesto when ready to use….