Showing posts with label Punjabi recipe. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Punjabi recipe. Show all posts
Wednesday, 17 September 2014
PAV BHAJI / HEALTHY PAV BHAJI FOR KIDS
Pav Bhaji is considered to be one of the healthy and favorite food of kids. It is mainly made up of potato, tomato, onion and vegetables like capsicum. But this is a recipe where all the possible vegetables (including green beans, cauliflower, brinjal, bottle gourd, spinach) can be boiled, mashed and put inside. The flavor and aroma of the spices and masalas used in it masks the taste, odor and flavor of the vegetables. And thus, it is one of the excellent recipes where all the vegetable in the dislike list can be put inside and great for fussy and picky eaters, or those who does not like eating vegetables
4 Small Carrot
4 small Potatoes
1/2 cup Peas
2 med chopped Tomatoes
2 med chopped Onions
2 chopped Green Bell pepper(Capsicum)
2 tsp Pav Bhaji masala
1 tsp Coriander powder
1 tsp Red chilly powder
1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
2 tsp Lemon juice
Salt to taste
Oil
Butter as needed
chopped coriander leaves for garnish
Whole wheat Bun – 8 to 10 buns (depends on size, I use hamburger bun from grocery store) or Pav or Whole wheat bread
U can add
Chopped Green Beans - 1 cup
Cauliflower – 4 or 5 florets
To prepare PAV BHAJI / HEALTHY PAV BHAJI FOR KIDS:
1. Boil or pressure cook the vegetables with about 1 1/2 cup water. Let it cook for 3 to 5 whistles. Drain the water(save it for making bhaji) from the steamed vegetables and mash it well.
2. Chop 1/2 the onion into smaller pieces and set aside. Chop the capsicum and tomato separately and set aside.
Note: Step 2 done in parallel when the vegetables are being cooked.
4. Heat 2 tsp oil and butter in a kadai or pan and add the chopped onions and saute. When the onion becomes golden brown add the chopped capsicum and peas and saute for a minute.
5. Add the mashed vegetables puree along with the water that was used to cook the vegetables and cook for 2 min.
6. Add the finely chopped tomato, turmeric powder, Coriander powder, Red chilli powder, pav bhaji masala and salt to taste and cook for 5 – 10 minutes.
7. At last add Coriander leaves and lemon juice to the bhaji and mix well. Add a spoon of butter and mix with the bhaji.
8. Bring a non stick dosa pan to low heat. Toast the pav (Whole wheat Bun ) after adding a thin layer of butter to it.
9. You can also toast whole wheat slices to eat along with bhaji.
10. Serve the hot and tasty Pav Bhaji with chopped onion and lemon and relish its taste.
Tips / Notes :
- Adjust the Pav Bhaji masala, spices and salt level as per your taste.
- U can prepare this recipe by just adding garlic paste or by adding Ginger garlic paste.
- Along with capsicum, vegetables like Green beans, cauliflower, brinjal, bottle gourd, spinach can also be added in the recipe its up to individual choice.
Health benefits
1. Most vegetables are naturally low in fat and calories. None have cholesterol.
2. Vegetables are important sources of many nutrients, including potassium, dietary fiber, folate (folic acid), vitamin A, and vitamin C.
3. Capsicum is rich in anti-oxidants and vitamin B and helps in body cell repair.
4. Green beans and peas are rich in dietary fiber. The iron and vitamins in them boosts our immune system.
5. Carrot with its high vitamin A content keeps you young and your skin glowing.
6. Cauliflower with high fiber content not only helps in proper digestion but also protects the stomach lining cells.
7. The vitamin C in tomato, lemon and onion help in removing metallic toxins from the body.
8.Potato and Pav(bun) have the carbohydrate good for a meal.
So try this recipe and write back to us…We love to hear from you.
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Saturday, 12 July 2014
JEERA MATAR RICE / CUMIN PEAS RICE
If you are getting tired of eating normal rice everyday at your home or office, then let’s check out in this post how to make Jeera Matar Rice. This recipe is so easy, yet so flavorful. It is simply cumin seeds and piece tempered in olive oil (or ghee, depending on your preference) and infused into steamed rice. The perfect accompaniment to Indian dal or even just some steamed greens and veggies.
Ingredients for JEERA MATAR RICE / CUMIN PEAS RICE :
2 cups cooked rice
2 tsp Cumin seeds / Jeera
1/2 cup frozen Matar
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt: as per taste
To prepare JEERA MATAR RICE / CUMIN PEAS RICE :
1. Boil the rice with a little salt and 1 tsp oil, till each grain is separate and almost cooked. Be careful not to overcook the rice. Drain excess water and allow it to cool completely. I cooked rice on the previous day and refrigerated it overnight. This really helps in making a good Jeera Matar rice / Cumin Peas rice which is not sticky.
2. Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a pan and add Cumin seeds / Jeera and saute until it urns to golden brown colour.
3. Add Matar and salt saute for a wile once mutter cooked add the cooked rice and mix gently.
4.The Jeera Matar Rice is ready to serve.
Health Benefits :
Health Benefits of Jeera/Cumin seeds :
1. Iron for Energy and Immune Function
2. Seeds of Good Digestion
3. Cancer Prevention
Health Benefits of Peas/Matar:
1. Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Benefits
2. Support for Blood Sugar Regulation
3. Heart Health Promotion
4. Protection Against Stomach Cancer
So try this recipe and write back to us…We love to hear from you.
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Sunday, 1 June 2014
Chole Masala / Punjabi Chole / Chickpea Curry
This punjabi recipe is one of the favorite traditional dishes in
Ingredients for Chole Masala :
1 1/2 cup Chana, soaked in water overnight
4 tbsp Oil
1 tsp Cumin seeds
2 Bay Leaves
2 Med Onion finely chopped
1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
3 Tomatoes Finely chopped
1 tbsp Chana Masala
1 tsp Red Chilli powder
To Prepare Chana Masala :
1. Heat up oil, add cumin seeds, Bay Leaves, onions and cook until onion gets golden brown in colour.
2. Add ginger garlic paste and cook for 2 mts.
3. Add chana masala and cook for 2 mts.
4. Add tomatoes, red chilli powder, mix, cover and cook for 5 mts.
5. Add soaked chana, mix, add salt, water, cover and pressure cook until 8 to 9 whistles.
6. Chole masala is ready serve it with bhatura, poori, chappati and kulchas. It even tastes good with rice.
Tips / Notes:
· U can pressure cook channa before adding to masala. but I prefer this method for fast process.
· U can prepare Channa masala or use which ever brand u like. In this recipe i used MDH Channa Masala.
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Thursday, 29 May 2014
Aloo Spinach / Potato Palak Masala
A side dish with gravy using Spinach and Potatoes. Aloo Palak | Potato Spinach Masala is a very popular dish of
Ingredients for Aloo Spinach / Potato Palak Masala :
3 med Potatoes cut into 4 pieces each
3 to 4 cup Finely Chopped Spinach
1 to 2 no Tomatoes
3-4 tbsp Olive oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 med Onion Finely Chopped
1 tbsp Ginger-Garlicpaste
1/2 tbsp Red Chilly Powder
1 tbsp Corianderpowder
1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
Salt as per taste
To prepare Aloo Spinach / Potato Palak Masala :
1. Peel and cut the potatoes into 4 pieces and pressure cook it.
2. Heat a tbsp of olive oil in a pan, add Chopped Spinach and fry till raw smell leaves. The spinach will take 5 to 7 minutes to boil. Turn off the burner and allow spinach to coo naturally. Then grind it with tomatoes properly in a mixture to make a puree.
3. Heat remaining olive oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, Ginger-Garlic paste and onions, fry till onion turn golden brown.
4. Add Spinach and tomato puree and cook for 5 min then add red chilly powder, salt, coriander powder and turmeric powder, mix well and cook for 5 more min.
5. Finally add cooked potatoes, cook for 2 more min. Aloo Spinach / Potato Palak Masala is ready.
6. Serve hot with Chapati / roti / paratha / non /rice.
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