By Alka on April 28, 2008
Karela or bittergourd…..the name invites almost similar reaction from majority of people and that is Eeeeeks…..it’s so bitter!But the good thing is that there are many many lovers of this bitter but therapeutic ,wonderful and tasty(yes it IS TASTY) karelas.Bittergourds ,not only stimulates digestion but also helps to some extent in regulating glucose levels in the body.That is why [...]
Posted in Main Course, Side dish | Tagged Dhaas karela
By Alka on April 22, 2008
Paanipuri ….the most famous street food of Mumbai,is nothing but a crunchy round , crisp fried shell(Puri)of flour(Maida along with sooji i.e All purpose flour with semolina)),served with a filling of boiled potatoes,boondi(Fried droplets of Gramflour dough) and a spicy, tangy chutney called paani
There are many variations of Panipuri viz; Batatapuri,Ragdapuri,Sevbatata puri,Pyazbatata puri,all named according [...]
Posted in Snacks, Temptation | Tagged Paani puri
By Alka on April 19, 2008
Ingredients:
Milk 500 ml
Sevaiyan(Vermicilli) crushed 2 tbspn
Sugar 7 tspn or as required
Green cardamons 2-3
Chopped almonds and unsalted pistachios
Method:
In a heavy bottom pan,roast the vermicilli,on medium flame till it turns slightly brown
Add green cardamons,and slowly and carefully add milk(beware of spluttering of milk)
Stir continuously ,till 2-3 boils and then lower the flame for 2-3 minutes
Add sugar and stir [...]
Posted in Sweet Dishes | Tagged Kheerni
By Alka on April 14, 2008
Ingredients:
Soyabean chunks(badi soyabean) 50 gms
Soyabean nuggets(choti soyabean) 50 gms
Onions 3
Tomatoes 2
Green chillies 3
Ginger
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
Coriander powder 2 tsp
Tejpatta 1
Garam masala powder 1/2 tsp
Kitchen king masala 1/4 tsp
Kasoori methi(Dry methi leaves) 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil 2 tbsp
Method:
Soak both types of soyabeans in warm water for about half hour,wash them and squeeze out water
Take a pressure cooker,pour some [...]
Posted in Curries/Vegetables, Main Course | Tagged soyabean
By Alka on April 10, 2008
Ingredients
Wadis sun-dried lentil nuggets )2 nos,
Potatoes : 3
Tinda gourd(meyah or apple gourd) 1
Tomatoes : 3 medium sized
Onions : 3 medium sized,2-3 small size
Green chillies 3
Ginger:1/2 inch
Coriander powder : 1 & 1/2 tbsp
Red chilli powder : 1 tsp
Turmeric powder : 1/2 tsp
Garam masala powder
Oil : 3 tbsp
Salt : to taste
Water : as required
Coriander leaves : for [...]
Posted in Curries/Vegetables, Main Course | Tagged Varriyon patata
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