Mushroom-Paneer Toast

Ingredients

4-5 mushrooms cut into quarter

8-9 slices of white bread

3 tbsp garlic finely chopped

1/2 cup grated paneer

1 tsp pav bhaji masala powder

3-4 green chillies finely chopped

2 tbsp coriander leaves finely chopped

salt to taste

2 tsp oil 

Method

• Heat oil in a pan, add green chilli and garlic and fry till light brown, then add 1 tbsp of coriander leaves,pav bhaji masala powder and fry for a minute
• Add grated paneer,mushroom,salt and mix it well and fry for 2-3 minutes 
• Switch off the gas and allow it to cool 
• Apply butter on one side of the bread and stuffing on the other bread evenly and then grill it on oven or on tawa with oil or butter till golden brown on both the side and then serve hot
  
  

Honk Kong Style Vegetables

I had got this recipe from some old magazine and i tried it as it was very healthy and very quick to prepare and delicious as well and goes well with any chinese rice

Ingredients

1 carrot cut into roundels(parboiled)

2-3 small size baby corn diced(parboiled)

1 capsicum cut into cubes

2 tsp grated ginger

2 tbsp chopped garlic

3-4 whole dry red chillies broken into bits

a pinch of ajinomoto (msg)

2 tbsp soya sauce

2 tsp vinegar

2 tsp chilli sauce

1 tbsp freshly crushed peppercorns

2 tbsp cornflour dissolved in 1/4 cup water

1 cup vegetable stock

salt to taste

1 tbsp oil

1 tbsp chopped spring onion greens for garnishing

Method

• Heat oil in a pan, add red chillies,ginger,garlic and fry till light brown
• Then add the capsicum and fry till little tender yet crunchy and then add the other vegetables and fry for 2-3 minutes
• Add soya sauce,chilli sauce,sugar,salt,freshly crushed peppercorns and mix well 
• Add the vegetable stock and allow it to come to a boil and then add the cornflour paste and cook for 5-10 minutes on a low flame till the sauce thickens and then garnish it spring onion greens and serve hot

Kung Pao corn

This Gravy does not need any introduction its one famous gravy in any chinese restaurant its got a nice aroma and adding corn makes this gravy tangy and sweet .........I always do this gravy during parties or when i have invited my guests over for dinner and they always compliment me for this gravy &  so here goes the authentic recipe for kung pao corn

Ingredients

1/2 cup boiled sweet corn

1 capsicum (cut into small cubes)

2 tbsp cashewnuts

3 whole dry red chilli

1 onion (finely chopped)

1 tsp ginger

2 tbsp finely chopped garlic

2 tomatoes pureed or 1/2 cup tomato puree

1 tsp Soya sauce

1tsp chilli garlic sauce

1/2 tsp white vinegar

1/4 tsp sugar

salt to taste

2 tbsp oil

Mix together

1 Cube of veg stock

2 tsp cornflour

1 cup water

Method

• Mix together cornflour, water, veg seasoning cube.
• Half the cashews and fry in oil till golden brown.
• In the same pan add 1 tbsp oil add dry chilli , fry for a minute add onion fry till light brown add chopped ginger, garlic, and saute.
• Now add tomato puree and fry till leaves oil and then add soya sauce, chilli -garlic sauce, vinegar, sugar, and mix well and stir fry. Now add capsicum and stir fry for a min.
• Now add the corn and cornflour mixture and bring it to a boil till the gravy thickens.
• Serve with Shanghai rice or Fried rice.

Gobi Paratha

Ingredients
For the dough
1 cup Maida
1 cup Wheat flour
2 tsp oil 
1/4 cup milk
Salt to taste
1 tsp sugar
For the stuffing 
2 cups grated Cauliflower
1 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp ginger 
1 tsp crushed coriander seeds
1 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp haldi powder
1/2 tsp amchur powder
1/4 tsp Ajwain
1 tbsp mint leaves
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves
salt to taste
2 tsp oil /ghee
0ther ingredients 
oil to shallow fry
Method
For the stuffing

• Heat oil in a pan, add ghee and fry crushed coriander seeds , ajwain for 1-2 minutes, then add the  grated ginger,  grated cauliflower, Turmeric powder,red chilli powder, amchur powder, salt to taste,  coriander leaves, mint leaves and fry for 2 minutes.
•  mix it well, switch off the gas and keep it aside.

For the dough

• Take a bowl, add all the ingredients listed under dough with enough water to make a soft dough and keep aside

For the paratha

• Now take one portion of the dough and flatten it and then add one portion of stuffing in the center ,Gather edges and roll out into a thick parantha 
  
• Heat a tawa, put a tsp of oil and then fry the parathas till golden on both the sides, repeat the same procedure for the rest of the dough and stuffing 
  
• Serve hot with fresh curds

Simple Egg Sandwich

This is surely the easiest to do in breakfast and yet can be very tasty and was taught by my husband and when i had tried this for the first time i really didnt think it to be so yummy....my son just loves to have this sandwich  and am sure even u all will like it...so whenever ur in a hurry or u dont have time to prepare breakfast, u can surely try this one.....and am also sending this to shams's first cooked food event

Ingredients

2 Boiled eggs cut into thin slices

5-6 slices of toasted white bread

1/2 cup mayonnaise

2 tbsp tomato ketchup

2 tbsp freshly crushed peppercorns

few lettuce leaf

few cucumber slices

Salt to taste

Method

• Mix mayonnaise,tomato ketchup,freshly crushed peppercorns,salt in a bowl and keep aside
• Take 2 slices of bread apply the mayonnaise mix on it evenly, take one slice, place one lettuce on top of it,spread 4 slices of egg, top it up with 1-2 slices of cucumber and then cover it with another toasted bread
• Repeat the same with the remaining bread slices and serve 

Brinjal & Potato in Peanut sauce

Ingredients

1 Big Brinjal cut into cubes

1 tbsp White sesame seeds

2 tbsp Peanuts

2 Chopped Tomatoes

1 tbsp ginger grated

1 tbsp Garlic grated

1/2 tsp kasoori methi

3 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp Red chilli powder

1/2 tsp Garam Masala powder

2 Potatoes (Boiled and cubed)

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

2 tbsp oil

salt to taste

Method

• Dry roast peanuts and white sesame seeds and grind to a powder and keep aside.
  
• Dry roast gram flour till it gives out nice aroma and keep aside.
  
  
• Heat oil in a kadai add mustard seeds when it crackles add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, gram flour, fry well now add garam masala, grated garlic and ginger and fry for a while

• Now add the chopped tomatoes and fry till it leaves out oil. Add peanut and sesame powder, kasoori methi and coriander leaves continue frying and then keep aside.
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  In another pan add oil fry cooked potato and brinjal and fry till potatoes are lightly browned and brinjals get cooked , add a little water if necessary. Now add the ground masala little water and cook till gravy is semi thick, add salt and Serve hot with Chapathi

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Potato Masiyal

This is one of the beautiful dish with gingery flavour which is an excellent  side dish with paratha or chapathi and it's lovely to go with rice as well.

Recipe credit : Jaya. V . Shenoy book

Ingredients
1/2 cup toor dal
2 potatoes 
1 tomato chopped
1 " piece ginger grated
4-5 garlic cloves
a pinch of hing powder
1 sprig curry leaves
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
2 red chillies
4 chopped green chillies
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp chana dal
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves
salt to taste
2 tbsp oil
Method

• Wash a soak toor dal for 15 minutes and then drain it and keep aside
• Wash potatoes,peel it and cut into cubes and then keep aside and Pressure cook toor dal and potato with little salt for 10 minutes and then keep aside
• Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds,chana dal,red chillies and fry till its splutters and then add curry leaves,ginger,green chillies,garlic and fry till light brown
• Add turmeric powder,hing powder,chopped tomato and fry for another 2 minutes 
• Add the potato-dal mixture along with the water and bring it to a boil, add salt and lemon juice and garnish it with coriander leaves and then serve hot.
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Nutty Rich Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

100 gms milk chocolate grated

100 gms butter softened at room temperature

1 tsp baking powder

2 tsp vanilla essence

1 cup Maida

2 eggs

3/4 cup castor sugar

1/2 cup finely chopped cashewnuts

1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

5-6 raisins 

few chopped cashews for garnishing

Method

• Sieve Maida and baking powder and then keep aside
• Melt milk chocolate in microwave for 1-2 minutes or in a double boiler till it melts
• Take a bowl, break the eggs,add castor sugar,butter and beat well with a help of an electric beater for 10 minutes 
• Then add the melted chocolate,vanilla essence,sieved Maida, walnuts,raisins,cashewnuts and mix well for 5 minutes till all the ingredients are well blended
• Grease a square baking dish and pour the chocolate cake mixture,garnish all over evenly with nuts  and then bake in a preheated oven at 180 C for 30-35 minutes or till done
• Cool on a wire rack and then cut into squares and serve

Spicy Chowmein

This is surely one of my favourites whenever i go to any chinese restaurents and at home also i keep trying new chinese dishes as i prefer this type of cusine most of the time...So this one is surely easy to make and just perfect for dinner and best served with chicken manchurian gravy...so enjoy trying this mouthwatering spicy chowmein and am sure u ll keep doing this every now and then.....

Ingredients

1 packet Hakka noodles
8 garlic cloves finely chopped
a small piece of ginger grated
4 Fried red chilli
2 tsp red chilli paste(fried red chillies)
1 white onion finely chopped
1/2 cup spring onion greens finely chopped
1 carrot  cut into thin long strips
1 capsicum cut into thin long strips
1/2 cup shredded cabbage
2 tsp dark soya sauce
2 tsp vinegar
2 tsp cornflour dissolved in 1 /2 cup water + 1/2 stock
2 tbsp white til /sesame seeds
3 tbsp oil
salt to taste
Method

• Heat 4-5 glasses of water in a pan, add 1 tsp oil, salt and when it starts boiling add noodles and cook it till done. Drain it, then wash it in cold water and then drain out the water completely
• Spread the noodles in a big plate and mix 2 tsp oil and salt and then keep aside
• Heat remaining oil in a pan, add chillies and fry for a minute, then add garlic,ginger and fry till light brown
• Add chilli paste and fry till the raw smell goes off and then add half of the  spring onion greens,onion and fry till translucent
• Add carrots,capsicum,cabbage,salt and fry for 2-3 minutes(should be crunchy) and then add light soya sauce,vinegar and cornflour paste and when it starts to boil  just switch off the gas and then mix the noodles well in the sauce
• Switch on the gas again and cover the lid and cook for 5 minutes and then garnish it with remaining spring onion greens  white sesame seeds and then serve hot.

Methi Thepla

One of the simply best Paratha which is healthy , simple and yet delicious that u will love every bite:)

Ingredients
1 cup wheat flour+ wheat flour for dusting
1/2 cup finely chopped methi leaves
1 tsp Red Chilli powder
1/2 tsp haldi powder
1/4 tsp garam masala
1/2 cup curd for kneading 
salt to taste
pinch of sugar (opt)
2 tbsp oil + extra for frying on a chapathi tawa
Method

• In a bowl combine all the ingredients with 2 tbsp oil  and enough curds to make a soft dough
• Divide it in equal portions and roll each into thin round shape like that of a chapathi
• Heat a tawa and shallow fry these thepla with little oil on both the sides till golden spots appear and then serve hot with curds /Pickle.
  

Crispy Spicy Arbi

This is one of my favourite fries and it can be done quicky , very crispy as well and goes very well with steamed rice or can be had as a starter also....so try this spicy dish....am sure u all will just love this flavourful and yummy dish

Ingredients

1/2 kg arbi(colocassia)

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

1/2 tsp red chilli powder,

1/2 tsp garam masala,

1/2 tsp coriander powder,

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

2 sprigs of curry leaves

2 tbsp oil + oil for shallow frying

salt to taste

Method

• Pressure cook the arbi till one whistle or till it gets cooked. Now peel of the skin and cut into roundels.
• Take a large kadai and then add oil and shallow fry these arbi in small batches and keep aside.
• Add salt and mix them.
• Now take 2 tbsp oil put mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and when they splutter add curry leaves, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, garam masala, coriander powder, and fry then add the shallow fried arbi and toss well till the masala gets coated well on the arbi .
• Serve with steamed rice and Dal.
  

Tangy Cauliflower with Kasoori Methi

Ingredients

1 Med size cauliflower cut into med size florets

1 capsicum cut into cubes

To Marinate

1 tsp red chilli powder

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp maida

salt to taste

For the gravy

1 tsp cumin seeds

3 chopped green chillies

1 white onion finely chopped

7-8 garlic cloves finely chopped

1 ' ginger finely chopped

2 tbsp cream

1/2 cup well beaten curds

1 tsp coriander powder

1 tomato finely chopped

1 tsp red chilli powder

2 tsp garam masala powder

2 tbsp crushed kasoori methi

1 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves

2 tbsp oil

salt to taste

Method

• Parboil the cauliflower for 5-10 minutes and then drain it and keep aside
• Marinate it with red chilli powder,turmeric powder,salt,maida and sprinkle a little water,mix it well and keep it for 5 minutes and then shallow fry it till crispy and then keep aside and in the same oil shallow fry the capsicum for 1-2 minutes and then keep it aside
• Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and fry, when it crackles add green chillies,onion,garlic,ginger,and fry till transparent
• Add garam masala powder,red chilli powder,coriander power,1 tbsp kasoori methi,salt and fry for 1-2 minutes, then add curds,cream and fry for 2-3 minutes
• Add chopped tomatoes and fry for 5 minutes, then add capsicum,cauliflower and mix well 
• Add 1/4 cup water and cover and cook for 10 minutes till the gravy is thick and the vegetables gets blended well with the masala
• Lastly add remaining kasoori methi and coriander leaves and then serve hot with roti

Banana-Walnut Cup Cakes(Eggless)

Ingredients

1 cup butter softened at room temperature

1 cup castor sugar

2 banana mashed(small)

1 cup plain flour

1/2 tsp soda bi-carbonate

1/2 tsp baking powder

a pinch of salt

1 tsp vanilla essence

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

3 tbsp milk

1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts for garnishing

Method

• Sieve the Maida with soda,baking powder,salt and then keep aside
• Take a bowl, add softened butter,castor sugar and mix well till creamy with a help of a beater
• Add mashed banana,vanilla essence,sifted flour mixture and beat it well again for 2-3 minutes
• Lastly add chopped walnuts and mix well, if its too thick then add little milk to make a semi-thick batter consistency
• Arrange the paper cups in the cake moulds and put 1-2 tbsp batter in each cups,garnish it with finely chopped walnuts on the center
• Bake in a preheated oven at 180 C for 10-15 minutes or till done and then allow it to cool for 5 minutes and then serve hot

Chutney-Cucumber Sandwich

This recipe was given by my mother in law as it doesnt have any onion or garlic and she usually prepares it on thursday......its a very easy and quick recipe and very healthy as well and am also sending this to divya's show me your sandwich event"

Ingredients

7-8 slices of white bread

few slices of cucumber(thinly sliced)

few tomato slices(thinly sliced)

1/4 cup butter

few lettuce leaf

To grind

a bunch of coriander leaves

2 -3 mint leaves

1 tbsp lemon juice

1/4 tsp cumin powder

1-2 green chillies chopped

1/2 tsp sugar

salt to taste

Method

• Grind all these ingredients in a blender with little water to a smooth and semi-thick paste and then keep aside
• Toast all the bread slightly and then keep aside
• Take 2 slices of bread, apply butter on one side, and then apply the chutney evenly on another slice, top it up with 4 slices of cucumber and put tomato slice in between and lastly put one lettuce leaf and cover it with another bread
• Repeat the same for the rest of the slices and then serve

Chocolate Carrot Muffins(Eggless)

I got this recipe from Tarla Dalal's website last week but was busy in some work so couldnt try it immediately.....yesterday  i was free so i tried this yummy muffins which turned out to be very fluffy and delicious...everyone at home liked it a lot and enjoyed having it 2 to 3 times....its a very easy eggless muffin recipe which doesnt require much time....and its worth trying .....

Ingredients

1/2 cup melted butter

1/2 cup(1/2 can)condensed milk

2 tbsp honey

2 tbsp castor sugar

3/4 cup carrot grated

3/4 cup plain flour(maida)

1/4 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp soda bi-carbonate

2 tsp cocoa powder

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

2 tsp vanilla essence

Method

• Sieve Maida,soda,baking powder and cocoa powder and keep aside
• Take a bowl, add butter,condensed milk,vanilla essence,honey, castor sugar, mix it well with the help of a spatula 
• Then add Sieved Maida, and mix it well for 2-3 minutes till all the ingredients are well blended and then add carrots,walnuts 
• Arrange the paper cups in muffin moulds and put 2 tbsp each of the cake batter in it,top it up with some chopped walnuts evenly on each muffins 
• Bake in a preheated oven at 180 C for 10-12 minutes and let it cool for 5-10 minutes and then serve it

Healthy Bean Sprouts Fry

Ingredients

1 cup bean sprouts( washed and drained)

2-3 broken red chillies

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp mustard seeds

2 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves

3 Tbsp Grated coconut

salt to taste

2 tsp oil

Method

• Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds,cumin seeds and fry, when it starts to splutter add broken red chillies and fry for 1 minute
• Add bean sprouts,coriander leaves,salt and mix well, fry and cook till half done and crunchy( Do not add water)
• Lastly add grated coconut and serve hot

Tandoori Chicken

This dish is one of my favourite as its so yummy that no one can resist it.....a must try ....just mouthwatering and very tasty....i had never tried it before this and this time i thought of trying it at home itself and trust me it was really good and as tasty as u get in restaurents....

Ingredients

10 chicken drumsticks

1 cup hung curds

2 tsp lemon juice

2 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder

1 1/2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

1 tbsp green chilli paste

1 tbsp crushed coriander seeds(roasted)

1 tsp garam masala powder

1 tsp Maida

1 tsp red food colour

2 tsp tandoori chicken masala( i used badshah tandoori masala)

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

salt to taste

2 tbsp melted butter for basting

1/2 tsp chat masala powder

1/2 tsp lemon juice

onions rings to garnish

Method

• Wash and clean the chicken and then Make incisions with a sharp knife on each drumsticks
• Apply salt and lemon juice on the drumsticks and marinate for 30 minutes
• Take a bowl, add curds,ginger-garlic paste, green chilli paste,maida,Roasted & crushed coriander seeds,garam masala powder,kashmiri red chilli powder,turmeric powder,tandoori masala powder,red food colour,salt and mix it well 
• Take each drumstick and apply the paste all over it nicely and then put it in the remaining marinade and mix it well, and refrigerate for 6 hours 
• Put the chicken in a moderately hot tandoor or a pre-heated oven (200 degrees C) and grill it for 10-15 minutes.
• Turn it over and Baste it with butter and cook for another 10-15 minutes or till done
• sprinkle chat masala and lemon juice over it and garnish it with onion rings and serve hot

Dal Fry (No Garlic No Onion)

Hi this recipe was given by my friend keerthi which can be prepared without onion and garlic and i do this dal every now and then as its good for health, simple and can be done in minutes.....

Ingredients

1/2 cup Toor dal

1/2 tsp Turmeric powder

1/2 tsp Red chilly powder

1/2 tsp Garam masala powder

1/4 cup milk

2 -3 tbsp of chopped coriander leaves

2 tomatoes chopped

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

3-4 green chillies (Slit)

salt to taste

2 tsp oil

Method

• Pressure cook dal adding 1/4 tsp turmeric powder and cook till done. Now add salt and bring to a boil and then keep aside.
• Heat oil in a kadai add cumin seeds, when it splutters add green chilli, fry add tomato and fry till tomatoes get mashed up well and oil leaves out.
• Now add 1/4 tsp haldi, red chilli powder, garam masala powder, coriander leaves .
• Fry for a while and then add milk and fry till it becomes semi thick now add this to the cooked dal and simmer it and boil for about 10 mins.
• Garnish with coriander leaves.

Nuchhi(Coconut Rice in Mangalore style)

This is again a dish from Mangalore which is usually had for breakfast,very healthy,simple and nice.....u can do this within few minutes if there is any left over rice.....

Ingredients

1 cup Basmati or surti kolam rice

1 tsp mustard seeds

1 tsp urad dal

1 tsp methi seeds

2 sprig curry leaves

2 tbsp coriander leaves finely chopped

5 slit green chillies

1/2 cup grated coconut

2 tsp oil

salt to taste

Method

• Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds,urad dal,methi seeds and fry till it starts spluttering and changes its colour
• Add curry leaves,green chillies,coriander leaves and fry for 1-2 minutes
• Then add rice,salt and mix well, add 2 cups of water and cover and cook till water is fully absorbed & rice is cooked
• lastly add grated coconut,mix well and then serve hot

Chickpea & Breadfruit in Fried Coconut Gravy

Here's a Manglorean dish which tastes different yet very tasty and easy to do and again there is no onion or garlic used in it. So try this rich roasted coconut based gravy and you will just fall in love with this gravy...

Ingredients

1 cup white chickpeas

1/2 cup breadfruit cut into small pieces

2 tsp urad dal

2 tsp coriander seeds

5-6 fried red chillies

1/2 cup grated coconut

lemon size tamarind

1 tsp mustard seeds

1 sprig curry leaves

salt to taste

2 tbsp oil

Method

• Soak chickpeas overnight and then drain it the next morning and keep aside
• Pressure cook chickpea and breadfruit separately till done and then drain it and keep aside
• Heat 1 tsp oil, fry urad dal,coriander seeds,grated coconut till dark brown and then grind this along with tamarind and red chillies to a coarse paste(do not add water)
• Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, when it starts spluttering, add curry leaves and fry for a minute
• Add chickpea,breadfruit and 2 cups of water and then bring it to a boil
• Then add the paste,salt and cook for 10-15 minutes and then serve hot with rice or bread

( if u do not find breadfruit, use cubed boiled potatoes instead)

Mushroom Masala Fry

Ingredients

10-12 mushrooms cut into quarter

For marinade

1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

1 tsp red chilli powder

1 tsp rice flour

1 tsp cornflour

1 tbsp coriander powder

1 tsp garam masala powder

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp lemon juice

salt to taste

For gravy

1 sliced onion

2 tbsp tomato paste

1 tsp coriander powder

1 tsp red chilli powder

1 tsp garam masala powder

3 tbsp milk

salt to taste

2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves for garnishing

2 tbsp oil

For tempering

5 slit green chillies

2 sprig curry leaves

1 tsp oil

Method

• Marinade the mushroom with the ingredients listed under marinade for 20 minutes 
• Heat 1 tsp oil in a non-stick pan,add sliced onion and fry till translucent and then add the marinated mushroom and sprinkle 2 tbsp water and fry for 5-7 minutes and then keep aside
• Heat remaining oil in a pan, add tomato paste and fry for 5 minutes on a low flame, then add milk and fry for another 2 minutes, then add coriander powder,red chilli powder,garam masala powder,salt and fry till the oil leaves the sides of the pan
• Add the mushroom, 1 1/2 cups water and boil till the gravy is semi-thick
• For tempering heat 1 tsp oil in a pan, fry green chillies for 1-2 minutes and then add curry leaves, fry for a minute and then add this to the gravy and then close the lid and cook for 5 minutes
• Garnish it with coriander leaves and serve hot

Crunchy Cucumber-Peanut Salad

I usually have this salad when i dont prefer to have heavy lunch or dinner,its a very crunchy ,nutritious, delicious salad and of course very healthy  &  u ll definitely reduce a lot a weight having cucumber twice or thrice a week having the way just as it is or having it this way....

Ingredients

1 cucumber diced or chopped

1/4 cup peanuts(roasted)crushed or broken into half

1/2 tsp sugar

3 green chillies chopped

3 tsp grated coconut

1 tsp lemon juice

salt to taste

For tempering

1 tsp oil

1 tsp cumin seeds

Method

• In a bowl, add cucumber,grated coconut,roasted peanuts salt,sugar,lemon juice,green chillies and mix it well and keep aside
• For tempering heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and when it crackles and changes colour add this tempering to the salad and toss well 
• Refrigerate for 3-4 hours and serve chilled

Paneer Kalimirch

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup paneer cut into cubes

2 tbsp freshly crushed peppercorns

3 slit green chillies

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 onion roughly chopped

4-5 cloves of garlic

1 ' ginger

1/4 cup cashewnuts

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp garam masala powder

1/4 cup fresh cream

1 tbsp milk

5 tsp oil

salt to taste

2 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves

Method

• Heat 1 tsp oil in a non stick pan,shallow fry the paneer cubes till light brown on both the sides and then keep aside
• Heat 2 tsp oil in a pan, add onion,garlic,ginger and fry till light brown and then grind this along with cashewnuts and little water to a fine paste and then keep aside
• In the same pan add 2 tsp oil,add cumin seeds, when it crackles fry green chillies for a minute and then add the paste and fry till the oil leaves the sides of the pan 
• Add turmeric powder,garam masala powder,freshly crushed peppercorn,salt and fry for a couple of minutes, then add milk,paneer cubes and mix well
• Add 1 cup water and bring it to a boil, then add cream and coriander leaves and then cover and cook for another 5 minutes and then serve hot with naan

Rajma Wrap

This dish is one of my favourite and i usually do it for breakfast as its very simple and quick to do and my family just love this.....so here goes the recipe of this easy dish which can be made in a jiffy and very healthy too...so try this out and enjoy this dish

Ingredients

5-6 tortilla

1 canned tin kidney beans in tomato sauce(Rajma)

1 tsp garlic paste

1 tsp red chilli powder

salt to taste

2 tsp oil

2 lettuce leaf

1/2 cup garlic mayonnaise or sour cream

1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese

Method

• Heat oil in a pan, add garlic paste and fry for 2 minutes till the raw smell of it goes off and then add red chilli powder and fry for a minute
• Add kidney beans,salt and mix well and cook for 5 minutes on a low flame and then keep aside and allow it to cool
• Slightly fry all the tortilla on the tawa for a minute and then take it out in a plate
• Take a plate, place one tortilla on it and then spread the garlic mayonnaise or sour cream on it evenly, then put one lettuce leaf, over that spread the rajma filling in the center and then top it up with grated mozzarella cheese and roll it tightly and then serve hot with any dip or sauce

(if u dont find kidney beans u can also use baked beans instead of it)

Gobi Pulao

This pulao is the easiest among all others as there is no use of onion or garlic and can be prepared within few minutes and yet can be very tasty and mouthwatering....

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup basmati rice

1 potato

1 cup cauliflower cut into florets(parboiled)

2 slit green chilli

2 bay leaf

4 cloves

1 'cinnamon stick

2 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp dry ginger powder

1 tsp chilli powder

1 tsp garam masala powder

2 tbsp butter

4 tsp oil

salt to taste

Method

• Boil the basmati rice in 4 cups of water till 3/4th done, drain it,allow it to cool,and then mix salt and keep aside
• Parboil the potatoes,cut into cubes and then shallow fry it in 1 tsp oil till golden brown and keep aside, same way shallow fry the florets in 1 tsp and keep aside
• Heat butter and oil in a pan, add bay leaf,cinnamon,cloves,green chilli and fry for a minute,when it crackles add turmeric powder,dry ginger powder,garam masala powder,and fry for a couple of minutes
• Then add salt, shallow fried potato cubes,florets and mix well and fry for another minute
• Add Basmati rice and mix well, close the lid and cook on a low flame for 10 minutes and then serve hot with raitha

Palak Aloo

Ingredients

2 Potatoes

1 Onion finely chopped 

1 Tomato chopped 

1 bunch Spinach (palak) chopped

1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste.

1/2 tsp Cumin powder

1 tsp Red chili powder

1 tsp coriander powder

1/4 tsp Turmeric

3 tbsp Oil

Salt To taste

1 tsp grated coconut(optional)

Method

• Peel potatoes,and parboil it and cut into cubes,add salt to it and then shallow fry them in 1tsp oil till golden brown and keep aside
• Heat oil in a pan,Add onions and sauté till pink. Add cumin powder,coriander powder, red chili powder, haldi and ginger garlic paste and fry till the raw smell goes off
  
• Now add chopped tomatoes and cook till oil leaves the side of the pan.
  
• Add the palak leaves and salt and cook for 12 - 15 minutes on a low flame.
  
• When done, add shallow fried potatoes cubes and mix well cook on a low flame for 5 minutes ,garnish it with grated coconut and then Serve hot with roti
  
  

Egg Bhurji

Ingredients

3 eggs

1 onion finely chopped

1 tomato finely chopped

8 green chilli finely chopped

1 tsp turmeric powder

3 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves 

salt to taste

2 tsp oil

Method

• Beat the eggs and keep aside
• Heat oil in a pan,add green chillies, onion and fry till translucent
• Add tomato and fry till it gets mashed, then add coriander leaves,turmeric powder,salt and fry for a minute
• Then add egg and Stir constantly and cook till the Eggs dry up to the desired consistency and then garnish it with coriander leaves and serve with bread

Hot & spicy Paneer

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup paneer cut into Med size cubes

2 tsp red chilli paste

1 tsp lemon juice

2 tbsp maida

2 tbsp water

1 tsp coriander powder

1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

a pinch of red food colour

salt to taste

3/4 cup curds( beaten well)

1 tsp red food colour

20 curry leaves

7 slit green chillies

4 tsp oil

Method

• Mix red food colour,salt with curds,mix it well and keep aside
• Marinate the paneer cubes with lemon juice,red chilli paste,ginger-garlic paste,salt, coriander powder,maida,red food colour,water for 30 minutes
• Heat 2 tsp of oil in a non stick pan and shallow fry the paneer pieces in batches of 7-8 till golden brown on both sides and then keep aside( u can even grill the paneer in the oven)
• Heat 2 tsp of oil in a pan,fry green chillies,curry leaves for 2 minutes and then add the curds and stir it on a low flame 
• Then add paneer pieces and mix well,and fry till the gravy is dry and is well coated with the shallow fried paneer and then serve hot 

Vegetable Fried Rice

Ingredients

1 cup basmati rice

1 white onion finely chopped

1/4 cup spring onion greens finely chopped

2 tsp garlic finely chopped

1 tsp grated ginger

2 slit green chillies

1 tsp white pepper powder

1 carrot finely chopped

4-5 french beans finely chopped

1 tsp ajinomoto

1 tsp light soya sauce

salt to taste

2 tbsp oil

Method

• wash and soak the basmati rice in water for 30 minutes and then cook it in 3 cups of water till 3/4th done and then drain it and allow it to cool, mix salt and keep aside
• Heat oil in a pan, add onions, green chillies,garlic,ginger and fry till translucent, then add spring onion greens, carrot, french beans and fry for 5 minutes
• Add white pepper powder,salt,light soya sauce,ajinomoto and mix well and fry for a minute
• lastly add basmati rice and mix well, close the lid and cook it for 10 minutes on a low flame and then serve hot with gobi manchurian gravy or any chinese gravy of ur choice