Saturday, 31 May 2014
Kadale/Chana/Chickpeas…CHAT
Toady we are presenting one of the famous evening chat/snack of North India, even famous in Mumbai and other parts of
Ingredients for Chana/Chickpeas
Chat:
1 Cup - Cooked
Chickpeas
1 - Onion finely
chopped
1 - Tomato finely
chopped
1 or 2 - Green
chilies
Lemon Juice as
per taste
Coriander leaves
- Little bit
Salt as per taste
pinch - Hing
(Asafoetida)
pinch - Turmeric
Half Split
Saviors for
dressing
Chat Masala as
per taste
To prepare Chana/Chickpeas Chat :
1. Soak the
chickpeas in water overnight.
2. Next morning
drain the water and add fresh water, a pinch of turmeric, a pinch of hing
(=asafoetida—which reduces the gaseous property of chickpeas), salt to taste then
pressure cook 6 whistles.
3. Let it cool
then drain the water, add finely chopped onions, tomatoes, coriander, green
chilies, few drops of lemon juice and mix well.
4. Now on top
garnish with spicy peanuts, saviors, pinch of chat masala and serve with hot
Tea or Coffee.
5. This fresh and
hygienic home made chana/chickpeas chat will be loved by almost everybody.
Tips / Notes:
·
You
can add grated or finely chopped raw mango in place of lemon juice for tangy
taste.
·
You
can add grated carrot or boiled potatoes if you like (optional).
·
Half
split spicy groundnuts, saviors, chat masala are readily available in market in
many Brands.
Health Benefits :
1. This street
food (chat) is very healthy as it is oil free, sugar free, no fat, high
proteins and gluten free.
2. Chickpeas are
great hunger controllers and they are rich in fiber and proteins.
3. Chickpeas
reduce risk of heart disease as they reduce cholesterol.
4. Chickpeas also
have good amount of iron which boost energy and good amount of calcium which is
good for bones.
5. Chickpeas are
loved by all for their multipurpose usage. They can be used in chat,salads,
curries, roasted, chickpeas floor.
6. We all know
that chickpeas floor is ideal for skin and hair.
So try this
recipe and write back to us…We love to hear from you.
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Home made Chicken Burger
Why not try to make homemade easy burger for lunch for the family by using minimal ingredients? instead of eating out at the McDonald which could be costly? to prepare this recipe u need to have ready Chicken patties which u get in super market to make your cooking process fast.
Chicken patties 3
Burger buns 3
Lettuce 4 to 5 leaves
2 tomatoes sliced in round shape
To prepare Chicken Burger :
1. You will need to allow the Chicken pattys to thaw for 10 minutes before using. Then shallow fry them on non-stick pan and keep it aside.
2. Cut the burger buns and shallow fry them using oil / butter. But I did it without any oil / butter (If you prefer, you can toast the bread.)
3. Take 2 pieces of buns, apply butter on one side of both the bread slices.
3. Take 2 pieces of buns, apply butter on one side of both the bread slices.
Between the bun slices place Lettuce, Chicken patties, Tomato slices and insert a toothpick.
4. Simple and healthy Chicken burger is ready to serve...... u can serve it as Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner or even u can pack it in kids lunchbox.
Tips / Notes:
· For this recipe instead of Burger buns u can use Whole Meal buns.
· U can prepare Chicken patties at home. I prefer to use ready patties for fast process.
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EASY BANANA MUFFINS
Not to use an electric mixer for making Banana Muffins. Use a spoon or whisk just to incorporate all ingredients together without over-stirring. The cake would be turned out really soft. To make this cake more healthy and delicious, I prefer to use wheat flour instead of plain flour.
Ingredients for Banana Muffins :
1 & 1/2 cups wheat flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt (if butter is salted omit salt)
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt (if butter is salted omit salt)
1/2 tsp Cinnamon powder (optional)
3 to 4 large bananas, mashed
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 to 4 large bananas, mashed
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 tsp Vanilla essence
1/2 cup Sour CurdTo prepare Banana Muffins :
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Use paper liners and place in muffin tray.
3. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, Cinnamon powder and salt, set aside.
4. Combine bananas, sugar, eggs, Vanilla essence, melted butter and Sour Curdin a large bowl.
5. Fold in flour mixture, and mix until just incorporated. Do not over mix.
6. Scoop into muffin pans.
7. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes
2. Use paper liners and place in muffin tray.
3. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, Cinnamon powder and salt, set aside.
4. Combine bananas, sugar, eggs, Vanilla essence, melted butter and Sour Curdin a large bowl.
5. Fold in flour mixture, and mix until just incorporated. Do not over mix.
6. Scoop into muffin pans.
7. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes
Tips / Notes:
· Use the Preheat and baking instructions as per oven user guide.
· U can add walnut / pecan nut / chocolate chips for this recipe.
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Poha / Atukula / Avalakki / Beaten rice Upma
Poha / Atukula / Avalakki / Beaten Rice Upma is a very easy breakfast dish for a mom who want to spend less time in kitchen to make. This goes for Breakfast , evening snack even dinner sometimes.
Poha /Atukula / Avalakki / Beaten rice are available in three different types:
1. Fine Flakes
2. Medium Flakes
3. Thick Flakes
So for this dish Medium Flakes is the one which goes so perfect.
Ingredients for Poha /Atukula / Avalakki / Beaten rice Upma:
2 cups -
3 tbsp - Olive Oil
1 tsp - Mustard seeds
1 tsp - Cumin Seeds
a feast - Peanuts
1 tsp - Bengal gram
1 tsp - Black gram
a stem - Curry leaves
1 - onion Finely chopped onions
3 no's - Green chilli's
3 no's - Green chilli's
a pinch - Turmeric powder
Salt : As per taste
2 tbsp - Lime juice
Coriander leaves (Optional)
Salt : As per taste
2 tbsp - Lime juice
Coriander leaves (Optional)
To prepare Poha /Atukula / Avalakki / Beaten rice Upma:
1. Soak the beaten rice for some time to soften. Drain the water completely and keep it aside.
2. In a kadai put oil then add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, Peanuts, Bengal gram, Black gram and fry till dal gets golden in colour.
3. Put chopped onions, green chillies, curry leaves, turmeric powder and salt.
4. When onion turns brown colour add the rice flakes to it and cover it with a lid and keep it on low heat for a couple of minutes so that the spices get absorbed to rice flakes.
5. Turn off the heat and add lemon juice to it and mix well. Finally garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.
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