1/27/2015
by
sudhihere
Sev Usal is one of the popular Gujarati Street food. It can be enjoyed as afternoon or party snack, a light evening dinner; during monsoon and winter, all in all, anytime, any day. Lets' cook it up,
Ingredients
For the Usal (Curry),
- 1 Cup White Peas, 2 tbsp Oil, Cumin Seeds, Asafoetida, Curry Leaves
- Green Chili, 2 Tomato, Turmeric Powder, Red Chili Powder, Pav Bhaji Masala
- Onion, Garlic, Coriander Leaves, Coriander Powder (Optional)
Recipe ~
- Soak the White Peas for 5-6 hours ahead of time and then pressure cook them.
- In a pan heat oil, add cumin seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves, ginger and garlic. Saute for 2 minutes.
- Add green chili and tomatoes, saute it well,
- Once tomatoes softness, add turmeric powder, pav bhaji masala and chili powder, mix it well.
- Finlly add the cooked white peas and cook it for 10 min. Usal is ready to eat.
- To garnish we will use, dates & tamarind chutney, garlic chutney, coriander chutney, onion & Sev,
- In a serving bowl, add the Usal, top it with all the Chutneys, Coriander leaves and Sev,
1/04/2015
by
sudhihere
Quinoa is called a 'SuperFood' and is one of the go-to ingredient for weight lose because it's extremely rich in complete protein and complex carbs. Here's Quinoa prepared Desi style with Cranberry as Pulav,
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Quinoa, 1 Carrot, 1 Onion, 1 Sereno Chilli, 2-3 Garlic Cloves
- 12-15 Dried Cranberries, 1 Cup Corn, 1 Cup Peas, 1/2 Lime, 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Cloves, 1 Cardamom, 1 Bay Leaf, 1 Cinnamon Stick
- Cumin Seeds, Turmeric Powder, Coriander Powder, Garam Masala & Salt
Recipe
- In preparation, thoroughly wash Quinoa multiple times and then soak it for 30 minutes.
- While Quinoa is soaked, in a skillet, hit Olive Oil and add Cumin Seeds.
- Further add Clove, Cardamom, Bay Leaf and Cinnamon stick. Saute it for 2-3 minutes.
- Add mashed or finely chopped Garlic Cloves, finely chopped Onion and Chilli. Saute it for 2 minutes.
- Add Cranberries, Corn, Peas and Carrot; mix it well and saute for 3-5 minutes.
- Add Turmeric Powder, Coriander Powder, Garam Masala and pinch of salt for the vegetables.
- Let if cook for 5 minutes till the vegetable is half cooked.
- Add the Quinoa and mix it well. Saute if for 2 Minutes.
- Add 3 Cups of water, Lime Juice and close the lid, cook the Quinoa for 30 minutes on low heat.
- Keep checking the Water every few minutes and add more if required.
The Pulav can be enjoyed with Curd Raita or Green Chutney or with Sauteed Broccoli as I did,
1/04/2015
by
sudhihere
Many of us have heard enough times to consume healthy food, but it comes at the cost of flavors. Well, I've found that we can enhance the flavors of Healthy dishes with few substitutes and still enjoy them with their health benefits. Here's my take on Crunchy Asparagus & Chickpea Salad,
Crunchy Asparagus
Ingredients
- Bunch of Asparagus (15-20), Garlic, 1 tbsp Olive Oil, Lemon, Salt & Pepper
Recipe
- As preparation, coarsely chop Garlic and cut the Asparagus evenly.
- In a skillet, hit the oil and saute the Garlic for 3 mins or until it leaves the Raw smell.
- Add Lemon Juice and saute for one more minute.
- Next add the Asparagus; sprinkle Salt and Pepper and mix it well.
- Close the lid and cook the Asparagus for 10 minutes (sprinkle water if needed).
#Tips
- Choose thin Asparagus if available, thick ones takes longer time to cook.
- You can remove skin of the thick ones and then slit them into half if needed.
Chickpea Salad
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Chickpea, 1/4 Avocado, 1 Tomato, 1 Onion, 1 Carrot, Lemon
- Cilantro, Light Olive Oil, Cummin Powder, Garlic Powder & Salt
Recipe
- Soak the Chickpeas for some time and then pressure cook them.
- Grate the Carrots; finely chop the Avocado, Onion & Tomato.
- Once the Chickpea cools down, mix it with Avocado, Tomato, Onion & Carrot.
- Add Lemon Juice, Light Olive Oil and rest of the spices; mix it well.
- Add freshly chopped cilantro and enjoy the salad.
#Tips
- One or more kind of Bell Peppers can also be used.
- If available, Parsley will enhance the taste instead of Cilantro.
You can enjoy these dishes as Appetizers or Sides, for lunch or dinner.
