Showing posts with label Tomatoes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tomatoes. 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.
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Saturday, 6 September 2014
Ridge guard / Beerakaya / Heerekai Chana Dal Curry
Ridge guard / Beerakaya / Heerekai Chana Dal Curry is one of the amazing and tasty dish. Ridge gourd acts as an appetizer in many recepies. The soft pulp and skin of ridge gourd both are used in making various recipes, especially in South Indian cuisine. Chutneys made from the pulp and the peel of ridge gourd is known for their health benefits.
Ingredients for Ridge guard / Beerakaya /
Heerekai Chana Dal Curry :
½ kg Ridge guard
/ Beerakaya / Heerekai
½ Cup Channadal
1 no finely Chopped
Onion
2 small finely Chopped
Tomatoes
1 string Curry
Leaves
2 nos Whole Red
Chilli
½ tsp Mustard
Seeds
½ tsp Cumin Seeds
1Pinch Hing
1 tsp Ginger
Garlic paste
1Pinch Turmeric
¾ tsp Chilli Pdr
1 tsp Coriander
Pdr
3 tbsp Olive Oil
Salt To Taste
Coriander Leaves
to garnish
To prepare Ridge guard / Beerakaya /
Heerekai Chana Dal Curry :
1. Soak the Chana
dal for 1/2hr to 1 hr with enough water.
2. Put oil in the
pan and once heated add mustard seeds. when the seeds crackle add cumin seeds
and whole red chillies. Add Ginger Garlic paste
and saute for few
seconds, then add the onions, curry leaves, hing and turmeric and little salt.
3. When the
onions are slightly cooked add Ridge guard / Beerakaya / Heerekai to it and
saute till it gets half cooked. Then add channa dal, tomatoes, red chillie
powder, coriander powder and required amount of salt and water to it. Cook till
vegetables and dals cooked.
5. Ridge guard /
Beerakaya / Heerekai Chana Dal Curry is ready to serve. Garnish with Coriander
Leaves and serve it hot with rice / chapati.
Health Benefits of Ridge guard / Beerakaya
/ Heerekai :
1. The ridge
gourd is a healthy diet and contains a good amount of fiber, vitamins and
minerals including Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, carotene, niacin, calcium,
phosphorus, iron and small quantities of iodine and fluorine.
2. Ridge gourd is
also an effective home remedy for the prevention of premature greying of hair.
3. Since the
ridge gourd is low in saturated fat and cholesterol, it is the ideal diet for
those who are looking for weight loss.
4. Ridge gourd
has a high water content which makes it a food with very less calories.
5. One
cup Ridge gourd juice mixed with 2 spoons of sugar, if taken twice
daily cures jaundice.
6. It is having a
blood purifying properties.
7. It has beta
carotene which is good for eyes.
Health benefits of Channadal :
1. Channadal is
great hunger controllers and they are rich in fiber and proteins.
2. Channadal
reduce risk of heart disease as they reduce cholesterol.
3. Channadal also
have good amount of iron which boost energy and good amount of calcium which is
good for bones.
4. We all know
that Channadal / basan floor is ideal for skin and hair.
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Dondakaya Shanagapappu Kura / Tindora Channa Dal Curry
Dondakaya Shanagapappu Kura / Tindora Channa Dal Curry is one of the famous dish in Andhra Pradesh and its one of those amazing and tasty dishes that would truly refresh your palates and ask for more.
Ingredients for Dondakaya Shanagapappu Kura / Tindora Channa Dal Curry :
½ kg Tindora / Dondakaya / Tondekayi
½ Cup Channadal
1 no finely Chopped Onion
2 small finely Chopped Tomatoes
1 string Curry Leaves
2 nos Whole Red Chilli
½ tsp Mustard Seeds
½ tsp Cumin Seeds
1 Pinch Hing
3 Cloves Crushed Garlic
1 Pinch Turmeric
¾ tsp Chilli Pdr
1 tsp CorianderPdr
¼ tsp Garam Masala Pdr(optional)
3 tbsp Olive Oil
Salt To Taste
Coriander Leaves to garnish
To prepare Dondakaya Shanagapappu Kura / Tindora Channa Dal Curry :
1. First take the Channa dal (preferably 1/2hr soaked one) and boil it with enough water. The Channa dal should be cooked but not mashy.
2. Put oil in the pan and once heated add mustard seeds. When the seeds crackle add cumin seeds and whole red chillies. Add the crushed garlic and saute for few seconds, then add the onions, curry leaves, hing and turmeric and little salt.
3. When the onions are slightly cooked add the tomatoes, red chillie pdr, corianderpdr mix well and add the tindoras and required amount of water and salt to it.
4. Cover the pan and let it cook till the tindoras are cooked (here u can add pressure cooked tindura to fasten the cooking process). When cooked add the cooked Channa dal with its water. Add pinch of fennel powder and the garam masala. Let it cook for another 10 to 15 mins till everything is cooked.
5. Tindora dal is ready to serve. Garnish with Coriander Leaves and serve it hot with rice / chapati
Health Benefits of Tindora / Dondakaya / Tondekayi :
Tindora / Dondakaya / Tondekayi - Contains a fabulous mix of complex carbohydrates, fiber, and a vast array of B vitamins and minerals. It is quite a valuable source of nutrients.
Health benefits of Channadal :
1. Channadal is great hunger controllers and they are rich in fiber and proteins.
2. Channadal reduce risk of heart disease as they reduce cholesterol.
3. Channadal also have good amount of iron which boost energy and good amount of calcium which is good for bones.
4. We all know that Channadal / basan floor is ideal for skin and hair.
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Monday, 4 August 2014
Palak Pappu / Spinach Dal
Palak / spinach green leafy vegetable is known for high Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium and its Vitamin Content. Definitely a good choice to add to your menu. And it is very good for health... and it is again a easy to cook dish... Lots of dishes are prepared with palak such as Palak paneer, Palak in Moong dal, Palak Sabji, Palak Stir fry etc. I normaly serve this with chapathi and it tastes awesome. It can even be served with just plain rice with Ghee.
Ingredients for Palak Pappu / Spinach Dal :
1 bunch of palak
1 cup Toor dal
1 med Onion
1 med Tomato
6 green chillies
1tbs turmeric
Lemon size Tamarind
Salt as per taste
For Tempering :
3 tsp Olive oil
1/2 tsp Mustered seeds
1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
1/2 tsp Mustered seeds
1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
A pinch of Hing /Asafoetida
1 string Curry leaves
2 sliced Red chillies
4 clove garlic sliced
To prepare Palak Pappu / Spinach Dal :
1. Cut the onion, tomato in to medium picese
2. Take a pressure cooker and add chopped Palak, Dal, Onions, Tomatoes, Green Chillies, Turmeric, Tamarind and 2cups of water and pressure cook for 4 vishal. Switch off the flame and allow the pressure to go off. Add required amount of salt to this boiled dal.
3. In a small frying pan add 3 tsp oil, Mustard seeds, Cumin seeds, Hing /Asafoetida, Red chillies and Garlic and saute till it becomes brown. Add this tempering to Dal and cover the lid and cook it for 5 more minutes.
4. Palak Pappu / Spinach Dal is ready to serve. Serve hot with Chapati or plain rice.
Health Benifits :
Lentils are Low in calories and high in nutrition - that anyone can benefit from by incorporating this healthy legume into their diet.
Possible health benefits of spinach are Diabetes management, Cancer prevention,
Asthma prevention, Lowering blood pressure, Bone health, Promotes regularity, Healthy skin and hair
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Thursday, 24 July 2014
Cabbage Dal
This is yet another traditional Andhra dish. Easy to prepare and goes well with rice, roti, chapatti, idli and dosa. U can try the same recipe with different dal like Channa dal or Moong dal too.
Ingredients for Cabbage Dal:
½ Cabbage chop into required size pieces
1 cup Toor dal
¼ tsp Turmeric powder
Lemon size Tamarind extracted juice
For Tempering:
2 tbsp Oil
A pinch of Hing
1 tsp Mustard seeds
1 tsp Cumin seeds
4 Garlic cloves roughly chopped
2 Red chillis split into two each
1 med Onion finely chopped
A string Curry leaves
1 med Tomato finely chopped
1 med Tomato finely chopped
1 tsp Red chilli pwdr
½ tsp Coriander pwdr
Salt as per taste
To prepare Cabbage Dal:
1. Cook dal, cabbage and turmeric powder together by adding required amount of water in a pressure cooker.
2.
3. Add onion, curry leaves and saute for a while then add tomatoes and saute for 2 more min. For this add red chilli pwdr, coriander pwdr, salt and tamarind extract.
4. Bring it to boil. For this add cooked dal and required amount of water, cook on medium flame till you get required consistency.
5. Cabbage Dal is ready to serve. Remove from heat and serve hot with rice, roti, chapatti, idli or dosa.
Health Benifits :
Lentils are Low in calories and high in nutrition - that anyone can benefit from by incorporating this healthy legume into their diet.
Possible health benefits of cabbage are
·
Ideal
for weight loss!
·
It is
a brain food!
·
High
in sulfur, the beautifying mineral.
·
Helps
detoxify the body.
·
It is
having well-known cancer preventative compounds.
·
Helps
keep blood pressure from getting high.
·
Cabbage
for headaches.
·
Hangovers
from heavy drinking.
·
Anti-inflammatory
and Blood Sugar Regulator.
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Tuesday, 24 June 2014
Tomato Rasam with fresh Instant Rasam Powder
So here is how I make the Tomato Rasam with the Instant fresh Rasam Powder. So learn how to make tomato rasam and make it on a cold or rainy day or when you do not have the time. What ever the case, this rasam is bound to make your lunch or dinner tastier.
Ingredients for Tomato Rasam :
4 Big Tomatoes cut into 8 pieces each
1.5 liter Water
1.5 liter Water
1 stalk Curry leaves
1 stalk Coriander leaves
1 stalk Coriander leaves
1 marble sized ball of jaggery or 1/2 tsp. sugar
Salt to taste
Salt to taste
1/2 tsp Chilli powder
For Instant Rasam Powder
3 cloves Garlic
3 cloves Garlic
1 tsp Peppercorns
1 tsp Cumin seeds
1 tsp Dania / coriander seeds
1 tsp Cumin seeds
1 tsp Dania / coriander seeds
To prepare Tomato Rasam :
1. Boil water with tomatoes, curry leaves and Coriander leaves till tomatoes get soft. Switch off the flame and let it cool. When it is warm enough to handle, mash everything and extract the juice. If the extract is too thick, you can add one more cup of water.
2. Meanwhile, in a hand motor add Peppercorns, Cumin seeds and Dania / coriander seeds and make a coarse powder for this add garlic cloves and by mash it make instant fresh rasam powder.
3. Pour the tomato extract in a thick bottomed vessel. Add turmeric powder, Chilli powder, salt and sugar. Bring to boil. When it starts boiling add the coarsely ground Instant fresh rasam powder. Allow to boil for few seconds. If required season it with mustard. Finally add coriander leaves and remove.
4. Serve hot with plain rice and paapads.
Health Benefits of Tomatoes :
Tomatoes are a rich source of vitamins A and C and folic acid. Tomatoes contain a wide array of beneficial nutrients and antioxidants, including alpha-lipoic acid, lycopene, choline, folic acid, beta-carotene and lutein.
1. Alpha-lipoic acid helps the body to convert glucose into energy.
2. Lycopene is the antioxidant that gives tomatoes their rich red color.
3. Choline is an important nutrient found in tomatoes that helps with sleep, muscle movement, learning and memory.
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