7/28/2014
by
sudhihere
When you hear Kathiyawadi dish or cuisine, Rotla is essential part of it. Traditionally the Rotla is made of Bajra/Bajri (Millet Flour), but they are also made from Jowar (Sorghum Flour) as well. I like it plain as well as with flvours to it, here's the recipe for the Masala Bajri Rotla, enjoy,
Ingredients
- Bajri (Millet) Flour, Salt, Garlic Paste, Coriander
- Garam Masala, Corinder Powder, Turmeric Powder & Water
Recipe ~
- Take Bajri Flour, add salt, garlic paste, coriander powder, turmeric powder and garam masala.
- Add some water and knead it well. Keep kneading unitl its mushy.
- Now, make a big ball from the mixture.
- Flatten it, with tapping your fingers and middle of your palm,
If needed add little bit of water while tapping, otherwise it might stick.
- Put it on tawa and cook it side-by-side on low flame.
- Once ready, spread butter or Ghee on the top of the Rotla, it will enhance the flavors.
7/18/2014
by
sudhihere
Who doesn't like Paav Bhaaji, all time favorite by many of us, so let's enjoy !!
Ingredients
- Eggplant, Green Peas, Sqaush, French Beans, Cauliflower. If u like add cabbage & 2 Potatoes
For tempering,
- Oil, Clove Powder, Onion, Garlic, Green Chili, Tomato (pureed), Lemon
- Paav Bhaaji Masala, Chili Powder, Turmeric Powder, Coriander Powder
Here's the Recipe,
- First of all, cut and steam all the vegetable in pressure cooker.
- Strain the water out steamed vegetables, and keep the water aside.
- Heat oil in a pan and add Clove Powder and onion, Saute it for 5 min.
- Then add garlic and green chili paste, continue to saute for 2 min.
- Add tomato puree and cook until oil starts separating from the gravy.
- Add Paav Bhaaji Masala and continue to saute for 2 more mins.
- Add other spices, Chili Powder, Coriander Powder and Turmeric Powder and mix it well.
- Finally, add all mashed vegetables, add lemon and cook for 10 to 15 minutes.
- If you like more gravy in Paav Bhaaji, add the strained water from the steamed vegetables.
- Cook for couple of more minuets after adding the water and the Paav Bhaaji is ready to enjoy.
Enjoy the Paav Bhaaji in traditional style with Paav or Bread or Roti or Paratha.
7/15/2014
by
sudhihere
Who doesn't like Pickles and that too sweet gujrati mango pickle Chhundo. The pickles found in stores have preservatives in it, but there is a unique different taste to freshly made Chhundo, enjoy the taste !!
Ingredients
- 1 Raw Mango, Jaggery, Mustard Seeds, Oil
- Turmeric Powder, Chilli Powder, Cumin Coriander Powder
Here's the Recipe,
- Grate/Shred the Mango and dip it in a glass of water and squeeze the water out of mango using hand. Repeat the process for 3-4 times, this will reduce sourness from Mango and will need less Jaggery.
- Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, let it crackle. Then add turmeric powder.
- Add the shredded mango to the oil, saute it and let it cook, as needed sprinkle water on it.
- Add salt to the mango and continue to saute the mango, till it gets fully cooked.
- Take the pan off the stove, add jaggery, chilli powder and cumin coriander powder. Mix it well.
- Then cook it just for one minute on the stove, no more cooking needed.
Enjoy the freshly made Chhundo ! [You can refrigerate and enjoy this Chhundo for 8-10 days.]
7/15/2014
by
sudhihere
While growing up, I learned Bitter Gourd is the king of all vegetables. It tastes bitter and very few people consume it due to that. Anyways, here's my mom's recipe for Stuffed Karela, takes little time to cook but turns out wonderful and irresistible. Let's get started ...
Ingredients
- 2 Bitter Gourd , Jaggery, Lime, Besan, Fennel Seeds, Cilantro
- Garam Masala, Turmeric Powder, Chilli Powder, Garlic, Oil, Asafoetida
Here's the Recipe,
- Cut the Bitter Gourd in half, remove the seeds and then steam it with 1 glass of water.
- For filling, saute Besan in empty pan for around 8-10 minutes, till it turns brown. Let it cool.
- Add jaggery, garam masala, fennel seeds, turmeric powder, mashed garlic, salt and oil to the Besan.
- Add cilantro and mix it well. Then fill it inside the Bitter Gourd.
- In a pan, heat 2 tbsp oil, add chopped garlic and saute until garlic turns golden brown.
- Add the Bitter Gourd to the pan and let it cook for 7-8 minutes..
- Sprinkle some water while cooking and then add the remaining filling to the pan.
Enjoy the Rice with spicy curry or daal !!
7/11/2014
by
sudhihere
There are times when you want to eat some spicy different kind of food but want to be guilt free on having them. Here's one such recipe that definitely can be enjoyed any time, Tikkis made of cabbage carrots and sprouts,
Ingredients
- Chana (Chickpea), Mung (Green Gram), Carrot, Cabbage, Oil
- Onion, Coriander Leaves, Green Chilli, Ginger, Lemon, Sesame Seeds
- Chat Masala, Cummin - Coriander Powder, Corn Flour
Recipe
- Overnight soak chana and mung. Add salt and pressure cook them for 2-3 whistles, not to mash them.
- Once cooled down, mash them little bit, so there is a bite in it.
- Mix chopped cabbage, shredded carrots, finely chopped onions, coriander leaves and green chili.
- Add ginger, chaat masala, cummin - corriander powder and lemon to the mixture, and mix it well.
- Using corn flour for binding, prepare Tikkis (Patties). Optionally add potatoes for Carb.
- Once tikkis are ready, deep it in sesame seeds to season it.
- On a flat pan, shallow fry the Tikki with 1/2 tbsp oil.
Serve it on lettuce leaves, just like I did it and enjoy them with green chutney or ketchup.
