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Saturday 25 January 2014

Cabbage Paratha




The next best thing to make with cabbage after cabbage muthia is cabbage paratha. I used the same recipe for stuffing as I would do for gobi/ cauliflower paratha. I had the best gobi paratha in Conoor, made by the cook there about 12 years back. I have been using the same recipe since then.
                                     
Ingredients:
For stuffing
Cabbage-1, medium size
Ginger-garlic paste-2 tsp
Green chillis-6-8, finely chopped
Coriander leaves- handful,finely chopped
Ajwain/thyme,-1.5 tsp
Oil-1 tbsp
Spices-1/4tsp turmeric, upto 1 tsp of garam masala,
Salt
For dough
Wholemeal flour-5 cups
2 tbsp-oil
Salt
Warm water- as required
                                    
Method:
1. Get your partner or spouse to grate the cabbage using a food processor.
2. In a wok add oil, then the ajwain. When it splutters, add the ginger garlic paste and greenchillis. Saute till raw smell goes about 2min. Then add the cabbage and salt &cook till it soft and cooked. Add the spices and lastly add the coriander leaves and mix.
3. Make a soft dough as for chappathi .
4. Make two small thin chappathi. Add about 1.5-2 tbsp stuffing on one chappathi and cover it with second one.Pinch/fold the sides such that the stuffing doesn't come out. Roll them lightly gain to make a 5 mm thick paratha.
5. Cook on tava on both sides adding oil/ butter.
Serve it hot with pickle and yoghurt.


Friday 1 November 2013

Apple chutney


I think this is the best recipe to use apples from your garden whether its cooking apple or the sweet variety.This recipe was posted by Roshani and its been a hit in many household. I have already made it twice and am hoping to make it a few more times. Its very easy and a quick recipe and a great accompaniment  to rice or chappathi.
Ingredients:
Apple-4-6, diced chunkily with skin
Jaggery-half cup
Spices-1 tsp chilli powder,1/4 tsp turmeric
Vinegar-1 tsp
Seasoning-oil 1tbsp, mustard seeds 1tsp, half tsp fenugreek seeds,1 tsp whole coriander seeds, kalonji or onion seeds(optional) 1tsp
Salt
Vinegar-1tsp
Method:
1.In a wok, take oil and add the seasoning ingredients. When it splitters add the diced apple.
2. Cook for about 10 min. Do not overcook as it should not get mashed or pulpy.
3.Now add the salt,spices and jaggery. Mix tillit melts, about 2 min.
4. Lastly add the vinegar. Bottle them when cooled. It keeps in the fridge for a month but its so yummy it  won't last that long.

Tuesday 24 September 2013

Khatta dhokla: with leftover idli batter


I had idli batter leftover which was too sour for idli, so decided to try khatta dhokla with it, which is meant to be sour. This is the next best thing after Fusion Vada with leftover idli batter, which was made with 1:2 urad dal and idli rava respectively.
Ingredients:
Idli batter- 2cup ( fermented)
Oil-3 tbsp.
Yoghurt-3 tbsp
Ginger-greenchilli paste-2 tbsp
Salt
Sugar- a pinch ( I did not add but the GITS mix has a tinge of sweetness)
Eno-half tsp or soda bicarb- half tsp
Pepper-for garnishing
Tempering- 1 tbsp oil, 1tsp mustard seeds, 1/4 tsp asafoetida (optional)

Method:
1. Add oil, yoghurt, ginger-greenchilli paste and salt to the batter and mix.
2. Grease two plates with oil. Add eno or soda to the batter, give it a quick stir and pour it onto the greased plates. Sprinkle pepper powder evenly.
3. Steam it for 12-15 minutes.
4. Once ready either you can have it like that or can add tempering of mustard seeds and asafoetida, which is optional.
Serve it warm with coriander chutney or on its own





Paneer Tava Fry Masala


This recipe is written on the back on Mangal tava fry Masala packet. Kids absolutely loved it and taste of this spice is quite unique and exotic. So far I have made bhindi fry, bhindi-shallots and roasted veggies with this and it was the first time I was making a dish with gravy with this masala.
Ingredients:
Paneer-200gms, cubed
Ajwain-1 tsp
Onion-2, chopped fine
Ginger garlic paste-2 tsp
Spices- 1tbsp tava fry masala,1tsp chilli powder
Tomatoes-3, pureed or 250 gms puree
Cashewnut-3 tbsp, ground
Salt
Oil-little
Coriander leaves-for garnishing
Method:
1. In little oil,add  ajwain/thyme and when it sizzles add the finely chopped onions and ginger -garlic paste.
2. If not using a readymade tomato puree, you can grind tomatoes and cashew together and keep it aside.
3.When the onions turn brownish, add the spices. Stir for a minute .Then add the tomato-cashew paste.
4. When it all heats through, add the paneer and simmer it for 5-10 minute till its all well blended.
 Garnish it with coriander leaves and serve hot with roti, nan or paratha.