2/10/2016
by
sudhihere
It was a gloomy, cloudy day and Husband wanted to eat something fresh. Luckily I had Soaked Sabudana handy, and I quickly surprised him with Sabudana Vada. Here's the quick and easy recipe,
Ingredients
- 1 Cup of Tapioca Sago / Sabudana, Roasted Peanuts, 1 Boiled Potatoes
- Coriander Leaves, Salt, Sugar, Lime, Green Chilies
Recipe
Preparations
- Soak the Tapioca / Sabudana for 3-4 hours.
- Coarsely crush the Roasted Peanuts.
- Heat Oil on a low flame, in a deep pan, for frying.
- Finely chop the Coriander Leaves and Green Chilies
- In a bowl, mix the Soaked Sabudana, Peanuts, chopped coriander leaves and green chilies.
- Add lime, salt & sugar to taste, mix it well; and add mashed boiled potatoes to the mix,
- Out of the mixture, make even sized balls,
- Slowly add the balls to the deep frying pan, and let it fry,
- On a low flame, evenly fry the Vada, for 10 minutes.
The Vada is ready, enjoy it with, Peanut Chutney or Tea.
2/07/2016
by
sudhihere
After a long break, here's a long due 'Sizzler'. We are so found of Sizzler but never tried at home. Recently I purchased a kind of Sizzler Pan and so here's my attempt to making the 'Sizzler' at home,
Ingredients
Base
- Vegetables of your choice, I picked, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Red & Green Bell Pepper
- French Beans, Paneer (Cottage Cheese), Spring Onions, Carrots, Onion & Salt
Sauce
- Dark Soy Sauce, Red Chili Sauce, Green Chili Sauce, Ketchup, Salt
- Corn Flour, Spring Onions, Ginger, Garlic, Green Chilies & Olive Oil
Rice
- Rice, Garlic, Green Chilies, Peas, Carrots, Salt, Green Bell Pepper & Oil Oil
Recipe
- Steam the vegetables for the base, it takes less time to prepare later,
- Saute Paneer (Cottage Cheese), separately,
- In a pan, heat Olive Oil, and saute Onion until 'Golden Brown', add Salt,
- Add Steamed Vegetables and mix it, let it cook for 3-5 minutes,
- Add Red Chilies Sauce as per the taste,
- Let it mix well and add Saute Paneer (Cottage Cheese),
- Next, we'll prepare the rice, you can substitute this with noodles as well.
- In a pan, heat Olive Oil, and Saute the vegetables, for 4-5 minutes,
- Add prepared rice, and mix it well, cook it for 2-3 minutes,
- Top the rice with the Spring Onion, and keep it aside,
- Finally, let's prepare the Sauce,
- In a pan, heat Olive Oil and add finely chopped Garlic, grated Ginger, and finely chopped chilies,
- Add Salt as per taste, 2 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce, 2 tbsp Green Chilies Sauce, 2 tbsp Red Chilies Sauce, 3 tbsp Tomato Ketchup & 1 cup water, cook for 2-3 minutes. Adjust the Sauce quantity as per taste,
- Mix Corn Flour with water and add it to the Sauce, cook it for 2-3 minutes,
- Add chopped Spring Onion and let it cook for 2 minutes,
- All done, it's time for plating, heat the sizzler plate on low flame, and top it with lettuce leaves,
- Serve the Vegetables & Rice on the Plate,
- Top it with the Sauce,
- The Sizzler is ready to serve, enjoy it Hot,
9/04/2015
by
sudhihere
Rice cooker is good for Rice n Khidhadi, that's what my Husband thought so and argued. Well not only I proved him wrong, I surprised him with Tea made in the Rice Cooker and there was no difference in taste. Give it a try !!
Ingredients
- Milk, Tea, Sugar, Ginger, Cardamom Powder & Tea Masala (Optional)
Recipe
- Heat the Milk in Rice Cooker for 5 minutes,
- Add Tea & Sugar and let it cook for 5 more minutes,
- Add Ginger & Cardamom Powder, optionally add Tea Masala and let is cook for 5 more minutes,
- Check on the Tea, and keep stirring every 2 minutes, cook for 7-8 more minutes,
- And your favorite Tea is ready without the Stove !! Enjoy as you like it ...
9/02/2015
by
sudhihere
When I am hungry but want to enjoy healthy Indian food, one of the dish I consider is anything with Rava. I love Rava Uttapam, since it take least efforts and time,
Ingredients
- For batter: 1 Cup Semolina / Rava, 1 Cup Yogurt, Salt to taste
- For topping, I've used Onion, Tomatoes, Red & Green Bell Peppers and Coriander Leaves
Recipe
- In a bowl, add Semolina, Salt & Yogurt, mix it well; add ½ cup water,
- Mix it well, make sure no lumps are there and it is not too thick or thin,
- Heat a tawa on medium flame, add oil; once it's medium hot, add batter (it should spread automatically),
- Add the topping evenly, use as less possible to ensure they are cooked,
- Add one tsp oil on the edge, let it cook for 5 minutes.
- After 5 minutes, flip it; then cook for 2 minutes face down,
- Flip again after 2 minutes and then cook for 2 more minutes,
The Crispy Rava Uttapam is ready, enjoy it with Peanut Chutney or tea.
9/02/2015
by
sudhihere
Indian Dishes are usually accompanied by Chutney, different region or different dishes uses Chutneys of different taste and form. My husband loves 'Peanut Chutney', and he enjoys it with almost anything,
Ingredients
- Roasted Peanuts, Onion, Tamarind Pulp, Dry Red Chilies, Turmeric Powder
- Sugar (optional), Asafoetida, Garlic & Salt
Recipe
- In a pan, heat oil and garlic, saute for a 2 mins,
- Once garlic leaves the raw smell, add chopped onion add asafoetida,
- Once onions turns translucent, add dry red chilies,
- Cook until the you see Onion turning brownish, then add roasted peanuts,
- Mix it well and add little turmeric powder, then add tamarind pulp,
- Mix well and let it cool for a while [Tip - do not wash the pan yet !],
- Throw the mix into blender and make coarse mixture (add 4 to 5 tbsp water as required),
- Heat the same pan, add the coarse mixture,
- The Peanut Chutney is ready, enjoy it with Paratha, Uttapam or as a side,
