tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48950573192542422012024-02-19T03:53:02.802-05:00Bhalo KhaboAnu Santanuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07112657999630869347noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4895057319254242201.post-20146250306398790632017-07-14T23:49:00.000-04:002017-07-14T23:50:11.000-04:00Saffron Prawn Pulao<i>My cute little sis is a great and innovative cook, she often creates her own recipes and tells me about them. A few days back she mentioned about her <b>Prawn Pulao</b> Recipe and I was intrigued to try it out. It is a very simple yet amazingly flavorful rice, the Saffron threads lend a deep golden color to this spice infused rice. </i><br />
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<b><i>Ingredients: Prawn Pulao</i></b><br />
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<li><b><i>1/2 cup Basmati Rice</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>10-12 Raw Headless Prawn</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>1 Bay Leaf</i></b></li>
<li><i><b>1 Cinnamon Stick</b></i></li>
<li><b><i>4-6 Peppercorns</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>2 Green Cardamom</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>1 Medium Sized Onion sliced</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>Green Chillies</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>1/2 Tomato sliced</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>1/2 Tsp Cumin Powder</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>1/4 Tsp Coriander Powder</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>2 tbsp Milk</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>Pinch of Saffron threads</i></b></li>
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<i>Start by boiling 1/2 cup of water, add the Cinnamon Stick and the Basmati Rice. Cook the rice until it is half cooked, strain and keep it aside. Wash, clean and de-vein the prawns, season them with salt, to be used later. Heat oil in a wok, add the Cardamom, Bay Leaf, Cloves, and Peppercorn, let them crackle. Then add the sliced onions and fry them. Meanwhile, heat the milk in a small bowl, and steep the Saffron for a few minutes.</i><br />
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<i>Once the onions are tender, add the Ginger Garlic Paste and stir fry them. Then add the previously cleaned prawns, the Cumin Powder, Coriander Powder, sliced Tomato and cook them for about 2-3 minutes. Add salt and Green Chillies according to taste and cover for 5 minutes. Once the masala is cooked take it out in a bowl, I used the same wok to make the Pulao.</i></div>
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<i>Add a layer of rice on the wok, sprinkle some salt, layer the Prawn Masala, cover it with another layer of rice, sprinkle the Saffron Flavored Milk and a little bit of Garam Masala Powder. Cover and cook until Rice is nice and fluffy, and all the flavors infuse together.</i></div>
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<i><b>Ingredients : Chicken Walnut Sandwich/Salad</b></i><br />
<ul><li><i><b>2 Chicken Breast/Thigh grilled, cubed</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/4 cup Toasted Walnuts, chopped</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>2 tbsp Dried Cranberries</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>2 stalks Celery, chopped</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/4 cup Red Pepper, chopped</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/4 cup Spring Onions, chopped</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>2 tbsp Miracle Whip</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 tsp Relish</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>Hot Sauce as per taste</b></i></li>
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<i>In a bowl mix all the above ingredients, add hot sauce according to your taste. Chill before serving. Toast a whole grain bread and serve this as a sandwich or serve on a bed of lettuce as a salad. I enjoy this Chicken Walnut Sandwich with a side of my favorite chips and orange juice.</i>Anu Santanuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07112657999630869347noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4895057319254242201.post-89333468268131503012011-04-21T13:17:00.001-04:002011-04-21T17:31:59.841-04:00Pui Shaak/Saag Chorchori<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><i><b>Pui Shaak /Pohi Saag/Malabar Spinach chorchori</b>, is a medley of vegetables and Fish Head (Ilish/Hilsa macher matha) or Shrimps(Chingri Mach). Even though we love to eat this Chorchori</i>, <i>we seldom get Pui Shaak in stores here. But this time when I got few stems of fresh Pui Shaak at an Indian store I decided to make this <b>Chorchori with Ilish Macher Matha</b>.</i><br />
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<i><b>Ingredients: Pui Shaak/Saag Chorchori</b></i><br />
<ul><li><i><b>1 Fish Head (Ilish/Hilsa)</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>2-3 Stems of Pui Shaak/ Pohi Saag, chopped</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 Eggplant, cubed</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>4-5 Small Radish, cubed</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1-2 Potatoes, cubed</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>4-5 Green Chillies</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 tsp Panch Phoron</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 tbsp Mustard Paste</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>Mustard Oil </b></i></li>
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<i>Wash all the vegetables and the Pui Shaak. Chop the Pohi greens and the stems. Use the same oil, temper with the Panch Phoron, Green chillies and then start adding the vegetables. Fry and cook the vegetable for about 10 minutes on medium flame. When the vegetables are almost half cooked, add the chopped Pui Shaak, Turmeric Powder, Salt, Mustard Paste, saute and let everything cook. The Saag and the other vegetables let out water which helps in the cooking. Add the fried fish head, break the fish head with the spatula, mix with all the other vegetables, cover and cook for some more time. To get the perfect consistency, chorchori typically needs frequent stir. Check for seasoning and serve this <b>Ilish Macher Matha Diye Pui Saag Chorchori</b> with rice.</i><br />
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<b><i>Ingredients: Egg Roll</i></b><br />
<ul><li><b><i>2 Parathas (Make at home or you can use the frozen store bought)</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>2 Eggs</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>Onions, thinly sliced</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>Cucumber, thinly sliced</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>Green Chillies, chopped</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>Chaat Masala</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>Lemon Juice </i></b></li>
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<i>Now I would love to pass these awards to some great bloggers.</i><br />
<ol><li><a href="http://sravscc.blogspot.com/"><i>Srav's Culinary Concepts </i></a></li>
<li><a href="http://priyaeasyntastyrecipes.blogspot.com/"><i>Priya's Easy n Tasty Recipes</i></a></li>
<li><i> <a href="http://foodmazaa.blogspot.com/">Food Mazaa</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="http://medejos.blogspot.com/">Cranberry Jam</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="http://nashplateful.blogspot.com/">Plateful</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="http://torviewtoronto.blogspot.com/">Torview</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="http://tasteofpearlcity.blogspot.com/">Taste of Pearl City</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="http://priyasnowserving.blogspot.com/">Now Serving</a></i></li>
<li><a href="http://gayathriscookspot.blogspot.com/"><i>Gayathri's Cook Spot</i></a></li>
<li><i><a href="http://khanamasala.blogspot.com/">Khana Masala</a> </i></li>
<li><i><a href="http://indiencooking.blogspot.com/">Flavors</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="http://paaka-shaale.blogspot.com/">Paaka Shaale</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="http://www.sunshineandsmile.com/">Sunshine & Smile</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="http://mycookingdiarys.blogspot.com/">My Cooking Diary</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="http://www.kaarasaaram.com/">Kaarasaaram</a></i></li>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>Anu Santanuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07112657999630869347noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4895057319254242201.post-34787687955813306232011-04-05T14:20:00.003-04:002011-04-06T18:12:51.057-04:00Chital Macher Muitha (Fish Dumplings)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><i><b>Chital Macher Muitha (Fish Dumplings)</b> is an exotic preparation among the Bangals (People of East Bengal). Since my husband is a Ghoti</i> (<i>Native of West Bengal) and I being a Bangal we often argue about the differences and have fun... While growing up my ma used to make us very good and tasty food, on some special occasions she would make <b>Chital Macher Muitha</b>. I still remember it was such a lengthy process for her to separate the fish from the thorns for this preparation. The other day when I visited a Indian/Bangladeshi store to buy fish, I saw a box which said "Chital Meat Minced", I was overjoyed and bought a box. Since I already got the minced and cleaned fish, it was now easy for me to make the Muitha (Dumplings) and the gravy. My husband tasted this for the first time and now it is a hit at our home.</i><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><i><b>Ingredients: Chital Macher Muitha</b></i></div></div><i><b>Muitha/Dumplings: </b></i><br />
<ul><li><i><b>1 Box Chital Minced</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 tbsp Ginger Paste</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 tbsp Garlic Paste</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 tbsp Green Chilli Paste</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 tsp Roasted Cumin Powder</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>Salt </b></i></li>
</ul><i><b>Gravy:</b></i><br />
<ul><li><i><b>1 Onion Paste</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/2 Tomato, chopped</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 Potato, Cubed</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 Bay Leaf</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>2-3 Cloves</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 Cinnamon Stick</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>2 Green Cardamom</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder</b></i></li>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>To make the <b>Muitha</b> (Dumplings/Kofta) mix the minced fish with the Ginger Garlic Paste, Chilli Paste, Cumin Powder and Salt. I know some people use boiled potato or corn flour but I prefer just not to use any binding agent. In a pan, boil some water, now wet your hands and take a small portion of the mixture, give it a round shape. Drop the balls in the hot boiling water and wait till the color changes, take the balls out after 2-3 minutes.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<i>Using a paper towel or napkin, drain the excess water and shallow fry the Muitha/Dumplings in a pan.</i><br />
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<i>For the gravy, heat oil in a pan, fry the Potato cubes and keep aside. Heat oil in the same pan add the Cloves, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Bay Leaf, leave for a minute and then add the Onion, Ginger Garlic paste, stir fry till the paste becomes brown in color. Add the chopped Tomato or Tomato Puree, Salt, Green Chilli Paste and cook till you can see oil separating out. Pour 2 cups of water, the fried Muitha/Dumplings, fried Potatoes, cover and give the gravy a boil.</i><br />
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<i>Garnish with Garam Masala Powder and serve the delicious <b>Chital Macher Muitha</b> with Plain Rice.</i><br />
<i><b> </b> </i>Anu Santanuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07112657999630869347noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4895057319254242201.post-65473942415808343872011-03-30T15:06:00.007-04:002011-04-05T13:05:55.225-04:00Koraishutir Kochuri and Aloor Dum<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><b><i>Koraishutir Kochuri (Peas Kochuri) </i></b><i>has always been our Winter favorite. Even though its now officially Spring, temperatures are still below 0F so I thought of treating us with this seasonal delicacy <b>Koraishutir Kochuri and Aloor Dum</b>. This is Peas stuffed deep fried flat bread, which is very simple to make using Frozen Green Peas. For the Aloor Dum, I prefer to use the small red potatoes which reminds me of the 'Notun Aloo'.</i><br />
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<i><b>Ingredients: Koraishutir Kochuri</b></i><br />
<ul><li><i><b>1 cup All Purpose Flour/Maida</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>Warm Water</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>2 tsp Oil</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 cup Frozen Peas</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 tsp Fennel Seeds</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/2 inch Ginger</b></i></li>
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<i>To make the dough, sift the flour add salt and oil. Knead the dough using warm water to make a soft dough. Divide the dough into small balls and stuff with the filling. Roll them out.</i><br />
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<i>Heat oil in a pan and deep fry the kochuri. Seal the balls well with the stuffing so that the paste does not come out when frying.</i><br />
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<i><b>Ingredients: Aloor Dum</b></i><br />
<ul><li><i><b>10-12 small red potatoes</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 Bay Leaf</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 tsp Cumin Seeds</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 tbsp Roasted Cumin Powder</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 medium sized Tomato, chopped</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 tbsp Lemon Juice</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>Cilantro, chopped</b></i></li>
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<i>This niramish Bengali style <b>Aloor Dum</b> is very easy to make. Boil and peel the skin of the potatoes. Then marinate them in Mustard Oil, Lemon Juice, Salt and Turmeric Powder for about 30 minutes. In a pan, heat 2 tsp oil, Cumin Seeds and Bay Leaf. After few seconds add the Ginger Paste and the chopped Tomato, stir fry. Then add the Turmeric Powder, Roasted Cumin Powder, salt and Green Chilli as per taste, cook for some more time</i><i> till you see the oil separating out</i><i>. Then add the marinated potatoes, 1/2 cup water and give this a boil. Garnish with Roasted Cumin Powder and Cilantro. Serve this mouth watering dish with <b>Koraishutir Kochuri / <a href="http://bhalokhabo.blogspot.com/2011/02/hinger-kachori.html">Hinger Kochuri</a></b>.</i><br />
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</i>Anu Santanuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07112657999630869347noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4895057319254242201.post-52784461361498082212011-03-17T11:43:00.003-04:002011-03-17T12:04:03.134-04:00Malpua<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><i>Holi, the festival of colors is the most fun festival in India. As we are far away from our loved and dear ones, and its been years I have played with colors on this special day, I miss Holi. So to enjoy this day I decided to make the Bengali sweet, <b>Malpua</b>, as any festival is incomplete without sweets. Malpua is a fried pancake dipped in sugar syrup.</i><br />
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<i><b>Ingredients: Malpua</b></i><br />
<ul><li><i><b>1/3 cup </b></i><b><i>Rice Flour</i></b></li>
<li><i><b>2/3 cup Maida (All Purpose Flour)</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 tbsp Fennel Seeds (Saunf/Mouri) </b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 cup Milk</b></i></li>
</ul><i><b>Ingredients: Simple Syrup</b></i><br />
<ul><li><i><b>2 cups Water</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>2 cups Sugar</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>Pinch of Saffron</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>Green Cardamom (Elaichi) Powder</b></i></li>
</ul><i>To start with the simple syrup, boil equal parts of water and sugar. Add a pinch of saffron and Elaichi Powder for flavor. Keep the syrup warm in low flame.</i><br />
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<i>For the Malpua, mix the Rice Flour and Maida, add a pinch of salt, and the Fennel Seeds. Slowly add milk and stir well, there should not be any lumps.</i><br />
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<i>Once the batter is ready, heat oil in a wok, gently pour one ladle of the batter in hot oil. Deep fry the Malpua, till you see the nice golden color.</i><br />
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<i>When the Malpua is fried, and the edges are crisp, drain the excess oil and soak them in the hot sugar syrup. Keep them in the syrup for about 5 minutes till they become a little soft, serve them hot. You can even make Rabri to serve with the Malpua.</i><br />
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</i>Anu Santanuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07112657999630869347noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4895057319254242201.post-68576860518892681182011-03-16T11:10:00.005-04:002011-03-16T13:14:04.771-04:00Doi Rui<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><i><b>Doi Rui,</b> is another favorite of Bengali's. My mom, and aunts used to make this Bengali delicacy on special occasions. This recipe is curd or yogurt based, and the taste is a little sweet. </i><br />
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<i><b>Ingredients: Doi Rui</b></i><br />
<ul><li><i><b>6 Rui/American Carp Pieces</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 large Onion Paste</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>2 tsp Ginger Paste</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/2 cup Yogurt</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 Cinnamon Stick</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>2 Cloves</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>2 Cardamom Pods</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 Bay Leaf</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 tbsp Raisins</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1-2 Green Chillies</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 tsp Ghee</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder</b></i></li>
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<i>Clean the fish pieces, lightly rub salt and turmeric powder and shallow fry them. </i><br />
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<i>In a pan, heat 2 tsp oil, add the Bay Leaf, the Cinnamon, Cloves and Cardamom. After about a minute, add the Onion paste, Ginger paste and stir fry till the onions turns brown. Beat the curd/yogurt with salt and sugar and keep it aside. Switch off the gas, and let the pan cool before pouring in the beaten yogurt, to avoid curdling of the yogurt. Stir well to avoid any lumps. Then turn the gas to low, cover and cook for about 10 minutes. Next add the fried fish pieces, raisins, salt and green chillies to taste. Simmer and bring the gravy to boil, add the Ghee and the Garam Masala Powder. Serve this <b>Doi Rui</b> over plain Basmati Rice.</i><br />
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<i><b>Ingredients : Aloo Tikki</b></i><br />
<ul><li><i><b>2 Potatoes, boiled</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/2 cup Frozen Green Peas</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 tsp Cumin Powder</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 tsp Coriander Powder</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 tsp Bread Crumb </b></i></li>
<li><i><b>Salt to taste</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/2 tsp Chaat Masala</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/2 tsp Lemon Juice </b></i></li>
<li><i><b>Green Chilly</b></i></li>
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<li><i><b>1 Cinnamon Stick</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>2 Cloves</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>Onions, chopped</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>2 tsp Chole Masala</b></i></li>
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<b><i>Aloo Tikki Chole Chaat Preparation: </i></b><br />
<ul><li><b><i>1 cup Yogurt, mixed with Salt, Sugar and Cumin Powder</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>Tamarind Chutney</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>Green Chutney</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>Onions, chopped to garnish</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>Chopped Cilantro to garnish</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>Sev </i></b></li>
<li><b><i>Chaat Masala</i></b></li>
</ul><i>In a bowl, pour a ladle of Chole, place 2 Aloo Tikki on top. Pour the prepared Yogurt, Tamarind and Green Chutney. Garnish with chopped Onions, Cilantro, Sev and sprinkle Chaat Masala. Enjoy this spicy tangy Chaat.</i><br />
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<b><i>Ingredients: Luchi / Poori</i></b><br />
<ul><li><i> <b>1 cup All Purpose Flour (Maida)</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>2 tsp Oil</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>Pinch of Salt</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>Warm water </b></i></li>
<li><i><b>Oil to deep fry</b></i></li>
</ul><i>Take the Maida in a bowl, add the oil and the salt and mix well. Then knead the dough by adding warm water slowly till the dough is soft. Keep it covered for around 20 minutes. Make small balls and roll them out in round shapes. Heat oil in a wok for deep frying them. Check the temperature of the oil, drop a pinch of dough and see if that floats up. Now fry the Luchi one by one. </i><br />
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<b><i>Ingredients : Ghugni (Yellow Peas Curry)</i></b><br />
<ul><li><i><b>2 cups Yellow Peas</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds </b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 Bay Leaf </b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 Potato, diced (Optional)</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 Onion, chopped</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 Tomato, chopped</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/2 cup sliced Coconut pieces</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 tsp minced Ginger</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>2 tsp Roasted Cumin Powder</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder</b></i></li>
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<i>Soak the Yellow Peas in water for about 3 hours and pressure cook them (1 whistle) and keep it aside. Heat oil in a pan, add the Cumin Seeds and the Bay leaf. Next add the chopped onions and the potatoes, fry them till they become light brown. Add the sliced Coconut, minced Ginger and the chopped Tomatoes. Stir fry them for about 5 minutes.</i><br />
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<i>Add the Turmeric Powder, Roasted Cumin Powder, salt and green chillies. Add little water and cook the gravy till oil separates. When the gravy is prepared add the boiled Yellow Peas and cook for about 5 minutes. Sprinkle the Garam Masala and serve hot as a side with Luchi.</i><br />
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<i>I am sending this post for the event <a href="http://gayathriscookspot.blogspot.com/2011/03/puliodharai-and-my-first-event.html">Walking through Memory Lane</a>.</i><br />
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</b></i>Anu Santanuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07112657999630869347noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4895057319254242201.post-28001937539425416332011-02-24T13:30:00.003-05:002011-03-30T15:16:41.913-04:00Mughlai Paratha<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><b><i>Mughlai Paratha, </i></b><i>egg stuffed Indian Flat Bread, a Bengali delicacy which we have not eaten for years. Last weekend, I was craving for this spicy and tasty Bengali Snack. Typically back home, this is served with Mutton Kasha or Aloor Tarkari. We decided to have with spicy Aloor Tarkari (Potato Curry), and my husband volunteered to make this Mughlai Paratha for us, the best weekend Brunch we ever had.</i><br />
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<b><i>Ingredients: Mughlai Paratha </i></b><br />
<ul><li><b><i>1 cup Maida / All Purpose Flour</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>2 Eggs</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>1 small Onion chopped</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>2 Green Chilli chopped</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>Roasted Cumin Powder</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>Chaat Masala</i></b></li>
</ul><b><i>Ingredients: Aloor Tarkari (Potato Curry)</i></b><br />
<ul><li><b><i>1 large Potato cubed</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>1/2 tsp Ginger Paste</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>1/2 Tomato chopped</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>1/2 tsp Cumin Powder</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder </i></b></li>
<li><b><i>Green Chilli</i></b></li>
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<i>We started with making the spicy Aloor Tarkari (Potato Curry), heat oil in a pan, add the Cumin Seeds and let them splutter. Then add the cubed Potatoes and stir fry them for few minutes. Next add the Ginger Paste and the chopped Tomatoes, season with salt ,Turmeric Powder and Cumin Powder. Add very little water, cover and cook till the gravy is dry and Potatoes are soft.</i><br />
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<i>In a small bowl beat a egg with salt, pinch of Cumin Powder & Chaat Masala, Onions and Green Chilli. </i><i>To the flour add some salt and oil and knead to a soft dough. Divide into 2 parts and roll out each to about 8-10 inch round shape. Heat a tawa and place the Paratha, put he egg filing in the middle and fold the sides carefully. </i><br />
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<i>Occasionally press the sides so that the egg is cooked properly. Spread some oil and fry the Paratha well till both sides are golden brown. The main trick to this recipe is the folding of the Paratha.</i><br />
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<i>When the Mughlai Paratha is completely cooked from inside and outside, serve hot with the previously made spicy Aloor Tarkari and if you like some Tomato Ketchup on the side and enjoy !!</i><br />
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</i>Anu Santanuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07112657999630869347noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4895057319254242201.post-12026316187745323912011-02-22T15:11:00.003-05:002011-02-24T13:42:21.267-05:00Paneer Butter Masala<i><b>Paneer Butter Masala</b>, one of our favorites. This recipe calls for butter, but if you are on diet, you can omit the butter and use regular oil. This is mainly a North Indian Recipe and very popular in almost all Indian Restaurants. I love Paneer, we buy the low fat Paneer and make a variety of Paneer Recipes at home. I served this Paneer Butter Masala with homemade Roti or <a href="http://bhalokhabo.blogspot.com/2011/01/butter-naan.html">Naan</a>.</i><br />
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<b><i>Ingredients: Paneer Butter Masala</i></b><br />
<ul><li><i> <b>1 Packet Paneer</b></i></li>
<li><b><i>1/2 small Onion</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>2 Tomatoes </i></b></li>
<li><b><i>1 tsp Cumin Powder</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>1 tsp Coriander Powder</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>1/2 tsp Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves)</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>2 tbsp Sour Cream</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>1 tsp Ginger Garlic paste</i></b></li>
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<i>Once the gravy is almost done, add the fried Paneer, Garam Masala Powder, the Sour Cream and stir it gently, cook for some more time. Serve this hot and creamy Paneer with Rice or Roti or <a href="http://bhalokhabo.blogspot.com/2011/01/butter-naan.html">Naan</a>.</i><br />
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</i>Anu Santanuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07112657999630869347noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4895057319254242201.post-27877656085062968402011-02-21T16:57:00.001-05:002011-02-21T21:46:55.619-05:00Tetor Dal / Bitter Gourd Lentil Soup<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><i>From childhood, I loved the bitter taste of Uchhe as we call in Bengali or Karela/Bitter Gourd. I remember my ma used to make Uchhe and Aloo makha almost every single day, and I used to love it. She sometimes used to make this <b>Tetor Dal ( Bitter Gourd Lentil Soup)</b> which I make often to incorporate this vegetable in our diet. We enjoy this Bengali Dal with plain white rice and Papad on the side.</i><br />
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<li><i><b>1 medium Uchhe / Bitter Gourd</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/2 inch Ginger</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/2 tsp Radhuni / Wild Celery Seed</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder</b></i></li>
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<i>I use Moong Dal, I think you can even use Masoor Dal/Red Lentils. Dry roast the dal and then boil the dal. Meanwhile cut the Bitter Gourd into thin round slices, season them with salt.</i><br />
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<i>In a wok. heat oil and fry the Bitter Gourd slices for few minutes. Make a paste of the Radhuni spice and the Ginger, add to the fried Bitter Gourd, next add the turmeric and cook for few more minutes. Add the cooked dal, water and mix them well. Adjust the taste with salt and very little sugar.</i><br />
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<li><i><b>1 Onion sliced</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 small Tomato chopped </b></i></li>
<li><i><b>Green Chillies</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>Assorted Bell Peppers chopped (Optional)</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/2 cup Cauliflower </b></i></li>
<li><i><b>2 tbsp Roasted Peanuts</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 tbsp Raisins </b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 tsp Lemon Juice </b></i></li>
<li><i><b>Chopped Cilantro </b></i><i><b> </b></i></li>
</ul><i><b>For Tempering: </b></i><br />
<ul><li><i><b>1 Dried Red Chilli</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>Pinch of Asafoetida (Hing)</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 Strand of Curry Leaves</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/4 tsp Mustard Seeds</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/4 tsp Cumin Seeds</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/2 tsp Chana Dal</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/2 tsp Urad Dal</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/2 tsp minced Ginger </b></i></li>
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<i>Dry roast the <b>Vermicelli</b>, meanwhile boil 2 cups of water in a pan, season with salt. When the Vermicelli is roasted, you will see the color changing to light brown, pour them on the boiling water, cover and cook for about 2-3 minutes. Strain the water when the Vermicelli is about half cooked and keep it aside.</i><br />
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<i>Heat oil in a pan, when the oil is hot, add the Dried Red Chilli, Asafoetida, Cumin Seeds and Mustard Seeds, let them crackle. Then add the sliced Onions, chopped Cauliflower, Green Chillies and stir fry them. As the onions become tender, add the chopped Tomatoes, roasted Peanuts, Raisins, chopped Bell Peppers and stir fry them together. You can add as many types of nuts you want as it adds to the taste. I sometimes even add Sunflower Seeds to this Upma.</i><br />
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<i>Season the mixture with salt and pepper and when the onions and tomatoes are almost cooked, add the previously strained Vermicelli, cover and cook for about 2 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped Cilantro, lemon juice and serve hot.</i><br />
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</i>Anu Santanuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07112657999630869347noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4895057319254242201.post-41722761595105001502011-02-18T12:08:00.001-05:002011-02-18T13:04:14.651-05:00Awards & Appreciation<i>Priyanka of <a href="http://priyanka-cooking.blogspot.com/">Buon Appetitio</a> was kind enough to pass these 3 awards to us. It felt great and thanks a lot <a href="http://priyanka-cooking.blogspot.com/">Priyanka</a>.</i><br />
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</ul><b><u><i>Seven Interesting things about US:</i></u></b><br />
<ol><li><i>We have been together for 1 year.</i></li>
<li><i>We both share the passion of cooking.</i></li>
<li><i>We both are 3 siblings.</i></li>
<li><i>We love to travel and have made successful and excellent travel plans so far.</i></li>
<li><i>We both love the 5th day of the week.. TGIF !!</i></li>
<li><i> </i><i>Both of us are quiet persons, can spent hours just being with each other.</i></li>
<li><i>We both love to watch movies.<br />
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<ol><li><a href="http://sunandaskitchen.blogspot.com/"><i>Sunanda</i></a></li>
<li><i><a href="http://vittlesandcommittals.blogspot.com/">Linn Ann</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="http://entepachakalokam.blogspot.com/">Soumya Vineeth</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="http://edivyaraj.blogspot.com/">Divya</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="http://foodandthriftfinds.blogspot.com/">Elisabeth</a></i></li>
<li><a href="http://whatsfordinner-acrossstatelines.blogspot.com/"><i>Gina</i></a></li>
<li><i><a href="http://www.cakewhiz.com/">Cake Whiz</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="http://medejos.blogspot.com/">Cranberry Jam</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="http://www.dreamofcakes.net/">Eftychia</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="http://indiencooking.blogspot.com/">Suchi</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="http://ushnish.blogspot.com/">Ushnish Ghosh</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="http://aaha-oho.blogspot.com/">Aaha Oho </a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="http://hamareerasoi.blogspot.com/">Deepa</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="http://www.foodieann.com/">Ann</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="http://rawgirlinmumbai.blogspot.com/">Raw Girl</a><br />
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</ol>Anu Santanuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07112657999630869347noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4895057319254242201.post-37479949681405102011-02-08T13:21:00.001-05:002011-02-08T14:29:20.869-05:00Baingan Bharta<i><b>Baingan Bharta (Roasted Eggplant Curry), </b>a spicy curry made with roasted eggplant. My love for Baingan Bharta has developed over the years I have been away from home. From childhood I have never been fond of vegetables, I would only eat a few of them. Eggplant/Brinjal, I have always loved to eat, and slowly learned to cook a variety of Eggplant Recipes. I always roast the eggplant and love the smoky flavor of the dish.</i><br />
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<ul><li><i><b>4 Long Asian Eggplants or 1 Medium Sized Eggplant</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 Onion chopped finely</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 Tomato</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>Green Chillies</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 tsp Roasted Cumin Powder</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/2 tsp Coriander Powder</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>Sliced Ginger</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>Cilantro </b></i></li>
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<i>I like to Roast my Eggplants in the Oven. Make vertical slits on the eggplant and rub them with oil, season with salt. Now place the eggplants on a foil and broil them for about 30 minutes in the oven. Once the eggplant is done, peel off the skin and mash well.</i><br />
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<i><b>Ginger Tea, </b>hot and refreshing beverage and is full of health benefits. Darling husband was under the weather for the last few days and was trying to get some relief from the OTC drugs. But as I believe in natural treatments I made Ginger Tea for him almost every day. Ginger, has been used as a medicinal herb from ancient times and is believed to give you relief from cold and achy throats.</i></div>
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<li><i><b>2 Tea Bags or 2 tsp Darjeeling/Red Label Tea</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>2 Cups Water</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/4 cup Milk</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>2 tbsp Raw Cane Sugar</b></i></li>
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<i>First, peel the Ginger and grate it, you can use it more if you want a strong flavor. Boil the water and ginger in a saucepan. Next </i><i>add the tea,</i><i> the milk and let it boil further for few more minutes. Then turn the heat off. Cover the pan for few minutes, strain the tea and enjoy. </i><br />
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<ul><li><i><b>1/2 cup Homemade Paneer or Cheese</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>4 Eggs</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/2 Onion</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 tsp Ginger Paste</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>Green Chillies</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder </b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 tsp Cumin Seeds</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 tsp Cumin Powder</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/2 tsp Coriander Powder</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder </b></i></li>
<li><i><b>Chopped Cilantro</b></i></li>
</ul><i>To make homemade Paneer/Cheese, boil 2 cups of milk and to it add 2 tsp of Lemon Juice. When the milk curdles, strain using a Cheese Cloth or a Strainer. </i><br />
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<i>Boil the eggs, make a slit on them, season with salt and fry them lightly</i>. <i>Heat oil in a pan, add the Cumin Seeds, the chopped onions and saute them.When the onions become tender, add the ginger paste, the homemade cheese, all the dried spices and stir them together. Sprinkle some water and cook till you see oil separating out. Next add the previously Fried Eggs, cover and cook for about 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped Cilantro and serve with Roti.</i><br />
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<i><b>Ingredients: Khichuri/Khichdi</b></i><br />
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<li><i><b>1 cup Basmati Rice</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>2 cups Red Lentils (Masoor dal)</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 Tomato</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>2 tbsp Ginger Paste</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/2 cup Green Peas</b></i><i><b> </b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera)</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 Bay Leaf </b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 tsp Turmeric Powder (Haldi)</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>2 tbsp Roasted Cumin Powder</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 tsp Garam Masala Powder</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>Mustard Oil / Canola Oil </b></i></li>
<li><i><b>Green Chilli</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>Chopped Cilantro</b></i><i><b><br />
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<i>I use a Pressure Cooker to cook this quick, you can even use a pan or a wok. Wash the Lentils and the Rice, heat oil in a wok, add the Lentils and stir them. After about 5 minutes, add the rice and stir. In a separate pan, heat 1 tsp oil, add the Cumin Seeds, Bay Leaf, Tomatoes and the Green Chillies. Saute them, add the Turmeric Powder, Cumin Powder, salt and cook till oil separates out.</i><br />
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<i>Pour the cooked tomatoes in the pressure cooker with the Lentils and the Rice and add 1 cup of water, cover and cook till Rice & Dal gets mushy. If you are adding, Cauliflower, fry them separately, and add with the green peas to the tomato mixture. Mix in the chopped Cilantro and the Garam Masala powder. </i><br />
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<i>We like the <b>Khichuri</b> with extra gravy and I mostly serve this with Ilish Mach Bhaja but this time I </i><i>served the Khichuri with a fried egg and achar (Indian Pickle)</i><i>.</i><br />
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<b><i>Ingredients: Hinger Kachori</i></b><br />
<ul><li><i><b>1 cup All Purpose Flour/Maida</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/2 cup Urad Dal (Biuli Dal)</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/4 tsp Hing (Asafoetida)</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/2 inch Ginger</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/4 tsp Fennel Seeds (Saunf)</b></i><i> </i></li>
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<i><b>Stuffing :</b> Soak the Urad Dal for about 30 minutes, and grind to a coarse paste with green chillies, Ginger and Fennel Seeds. Then heat oil in a pan, add the Hing (Asafoetida) and the Paste. Stir constantly to avoid sticking. When the mixture dries up it is ready to be used as the stuffing for the <b>Kachori.</b></i><br />
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<i><b> Kachori: </b>Take the 1 cup of Flour/Maida in a bowl and add 2 tbsp of oil, salt and mix well. Then knead the dough using warm water and keep it covered for 30 minutes. Make small balls of the dough and stuff with the Dal Mixture and roll them out. Typically these Kachoris are deep fried in Ghee (Clarified Butter) but I use Canola Oil to deep fry them.</i><br />
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<i>Heat enough oil in a wok and carefully slip the rolled Kachori in the hot oil and deep fry them. I served them with <a href="http://bhalokhabo.blogspot.com/2011/02/cholar-dal-chana-dal.html">Cholar Dal(Bengal Gram Lentil)</a>.</i><br />
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<ul><li><i><b>1 cup Cholar Dal (Bengal Gram)</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 tbsp Ginger Paste</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 Dried Red Chilli</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>2 tbsp Chopped Coconut Pieces</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera) </b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder (Haldi)</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>Ghee (Clarified Butter)</b></i></li>
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<i>Soak the Lentil for about 1 hour and boil it in a pan or use a pressure cooker. For the tempering, heat oil in a pan, add the Coconut pieces, fry them.</i><br />
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<i>Once the Coconut pieces start browning, take them out and keep it aside. Heat oil in the pan, add the Cumin Seeds, Bay Leaf and the Dried Red Chilli. Then add the Ginger paste, Haldi and saute them on low heat. Next add the cooked dal, fried Coconut Pieces, about 1/2 cup of water, cover and let it cook. The consistency of the dal should be thick. Once done, serve this with <a href="http://bhalokhabo.blogspot.com/2011/02/hinger-kachori.html"><b>Kachori/Luchi</b></a>.</i><br />
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<i><b>Ingredients: Aloo Makha/Spicy Mashed Potato</b></i><br />
<ul><li><i><b>2 Medium Sized Potato</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 Onion</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 tsp Mustard Oil (Preferred) </b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1 Dried Red Chilli</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>Green Chillies (as per taste)</b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/2 tsp <a href="http://bhalokhabo.blogspot.com/2011/01/jeera-chicken-cumin-chicken-curry.html">Roasted Cumin Powder</a></b></i></li>
<li><i><b>1/2 tsp Chaat Masala </b></i></li>
<li><i><b>Chopped Cilantro </b></i></li>
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<li><b><i>1 cup of peeled and deveined large shrimp</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>1/2 cup Mushroom</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>1/2 Onion</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>1/2 cup Shredded Carrots</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>1 cup Baby Spinach ( or Frozen Spinach)</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>1/2 cup Walnuts</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>2 cloves of Garlic</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>1 tbsp Dried Basil</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>1 tbsp Lemon Juice </i></b></li>
<li><b><i>2 tbsp Sour Cream </i></b></li>
<li><b><i>Oilve Oil</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>Salt and Pepper to taste</i></b></li>
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<i>When the vegetables are tender, add the <b>Pasta</b> to it and mix well with the prepared <b>Pesto</b>, add the reserved Pasta water. The starch in this water will help to thicken the sauce and in turn coat the pasta. Add the Cooked Shrimp and Parmesan Cheese and mix well. Sprinkle with extra Parmesan Cheese when serving.</i><br />
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<i><b>Ingredients: Tawa Pulao </b></i></div>
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<li><b><i>1 Cup Cooked Basmati Rice</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>1 Onion Chopped</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>1 Tomato Chopped</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>2-3 Cauliflower Florets </i></b></li>
<li><b><i>1/2 cup Green Peas</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>1/2 Red Bell Pepper</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>1/2 inch Ginger Sliced</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>1 tsp Cumin Seeds</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>1 tbsp Pav Bhaji Masala</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>Chopped Cilantro</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>1 tbsp Lemon Juice</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>Salt and Pepper to taste </i></b></li>
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<i>Heat oil in a Pan/Griddle/Tawa and add the Cumin Seeds. To this add the finely chopped onions, frozen cauliflower florets, sliced ginger and stir them on high heat. Add the chopped tomatoes and the red pepper, keep stirring. Mash the green peas and keep it aside to be used later.</i><br />
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<i><br />Next, add the Pav Bhaji Masala and mix well with all the cooked vegetables. Add the Rice and the mashed Green Peas. Once done, add the lemon juice and garnish with Chopped Cilantro. Serve it hot.</i><br />
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<i><b>Ingredients: Stir Fried Okra</b></i><br />
<ul><li><b><i>1 lb Okra</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>Half Medium Sized Onion</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>Half Medium Sized Tomato</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>Green Chilli (as per taste)</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>Chopped Cilantro</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds </i></b></li>
<li><b><i>1/2 tsp Cumin Powder</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>1/2 tsp Coriander Powder</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder</i></b></li>
<li><b><i>1/2 tsp Dried Mango Powder (Amchur)</i></b></li>
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<i> I slice the Okra about 1/2 inch thick. Heat very little oil in a pan and add the Okra, stir fry them till you do not see the slime. Add salt to it. Take them out in a dish when they are almost done. You can use the same pan or wash the pan and use it again for the rest of the recipe. </i><br />
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<i>Heat 1tsp oil, add the Cumin Seeds, then the onions and green chillies. Fry them on high heat, for about 2 minutes and add the chopped tomatoes. Next add all the spices and stir them together. To this mixture now add the cut and fried Okra and mix them well on high heat. Do not cook the onions and tomatoes for long, if needed you can sprinkle some water, I keep the dish dry so that the Okra remains crisp. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with Roti or Rice.</i><br />
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