Showing posts with label easy to make. Show all posts
Showing posts with label easy to make. Show all posts

Friday, 20 July 2018

DALIA VEGETABLE UPMA

Broken wheat upma or dalia is a healthy, delicious and nourishing breakfast.You will love its hearty, warm aroma and the delightful, grainy taste.

PREPARATION TIME  : 15 min.
TOTAL TIME               : 30 min.
CALORIES                  : 176

INGREDIENTS  :

  • 1 cup dalia or broken wheat
  • 3 cup boiled water
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2-3 green chillies chopped
  • 1 small capsicum chopped
  • 1 medium carrot chopped
  • 1 small potato chopped
  • 1 medium tomato chopped
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp jeera 
  • 1/4 tsp haldi powder
  • 2 tbsp roasted groundnuts
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • salt to taste

METHOD  :
  1. Dry roasted dalia in a pan on medium heat till u get a nice aroma. Keep aside.
  2. Heat oil in a pan or kadai and add jeera, mustard seeds, curry leaves and green chillies. Allow them to spullter.
  3. Then add rest of the chopped vegetables and fry them for 3-4 mins. 
  4. Add dalia, salt, haldi and stir it properly.
  5. Add boiled water into the pan . Stir well and close the lid.
  6. Cook for 5-7 mins. or until it cooks properly.
  7. Garnish it with roasted groundnuts and serve hot.

Saturday, 14 July 2018

SWEET & SOUR GRILLED PANEER


Tempting sweet & sour grilled paneer that is worthy of being classified as gourmet food. It is quite rich although made only with low-fat paneer, and should ideally be an occasional treat for adults and kids.

PREPARATION TIME  : 20 min.
TOTAL TIME               : 30 min.
CALORIES                  : 80

INGREDIENTS :

    • 1 cup paneer cut in 1 in. cubes
    • 4 spring onion with green finely chopped
    • 2 tbsp honey
    • 1 tbsp chilli sauce
    • 1 tsp lemon juice
    • 3-4 cloves finely chopped garlic
    • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander leaves 
    • 1 tbsp butter
    • Salt to taste
      
    METHOD : 
     
    1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. 
    2. Allow to marinate for at least 15 to 20 minutes.
    3. Arrange the paneer cubes neatly onto wooden skewers and grill them over a charcoal barbeque or in grilled pan  till they are lightly browned on all sides.
    4. Serve hot with onion rings.

    Monday, 9 July 2018

    MOONG CHAAT



    A low calorie healthy, tasty, nutritious, flavourful for summers. Pomegranate perk up this colourful chaat.

    PREPARATION TIME  : 20 min.
    TOTAL TIME               : 30 min.
    CALORIES                  : 100

     INGREDIENTS :

    • 1/2 cup soaked yellow split moong dal
    • 1/2 cup pomegranate
    • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
    • 1 medium size finely chopped tomato
    • 1-2 finely chopped green chilies
    • 1 tbsp finely choppes fresh mint leaves
    • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander leaves 
    • 1 tsp chaat masala
    • 2 tsp lemon juice 
    • Sev namkeen for garnishing
    • salt to taste 

    METHOD :

    1.  Clean, wash and soak the moong dal in enough water for ½ hour and drain well.
    2.  In a deep non-stick pan take 3 cups of water , 1/2 tsp salt , soaked moong dal and cook it on a medium flame till it is half done, while stirring ensure that each grain of the dal is separate.
    3. Strain the dal using a strainer and keep aside to cool for 10 minutes.
    4. Combine all the left ingredients, including the moong dal, in a large bowl and mix well.  
    5. Granish it with sev namkeen and serve immediately.  

    Saturday, 7 July 2018

    CRISPY SOYA CHAAP



    Soya chaap is rich in protein and is made in various ways. Every recipe has different flavors. Lets make Crispy Soya chaap it is relished by kids and adults.

    PREPERATION TIME  : 30 min.
    TOTAL TIME               : 45 min.
    CALORIES                  : 350

     INGREDIENTS :


    • 6 Soya Chaap 
    • 1/2 cup curd
    • Salt to taste 
    • 1 tsp coriander powder   
    • 1/2 tsp garam masala
    • 1/2 tsp  ginger paste
    • 1/2 cup refined flour 
    • 1 cup bread crumbs
    • 1/2 tsp red chilly powder
    • 1/2 tsp chilly flakes
    • 1/4 tsp (coarsely ground) black pepper
    • 1/4 tsp turmeric  powder
    • 1/2 tsp oregano
    • Oil for frying

    METHOD :

    1. First take a big bowl and add 2 tbsp curd,1/2 tsp ginger paste,1/2 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp red chili powder,1/4 tsp turmeric powder and salt to taste. Mix all ingredients well.
    2. Take soya chaaps, Put 3 to 4 marks on each soya chaap with help of a knife. Dip the soya chaap in the masala and coat well with spoon. Then keep aside for 30 minutes so that spices are absorbed well.
    3. Take 1/2 cup refined flour add water and make thin slurry. Add spices to the refined flour slurry, add 1/2 tsp chili flakes,1/ tsp coarsely ground black pepper, add 1/2 tsp oregano and 1/2 tsp salt. Mix all ingredients well.
    4. After 30 minutes, Soya chaap is marinated and ready then dip the chaap in refined flour slurry. Then coat it with bread crumbs. Coat all likewise.
    5.  Meanwhile put oil in wok to heat.
    6. Put the soya chaap to fry. Stir and fry well till golden brown and ready. Then take out in a plate. Fry all likewise. it takes 4 to 5 minutes to fry soya chaaps once.
    7. Serve hot with green chutney and onion rings.

    Saturday, 14 April 2018

    TOFU AND BEETROOT KEBAB

    These tofu and beetroot kebabs are a power house of energy. These kebabs hardly have any calories and also serves as a tiffin box option for kids.

    PREPARATION TIME : 10 min.
    TOTAL TIME              : 25 min.
    CALORIES                 : 112

    INGREDIENTS :

    • 1 cup grated beetroot
    • 200 gms tofu
    • 1-2 finely chopped green chillies
    • 1/2 Tbsp garlic paste
    • 1 Tbsp amchoor powder
    • Chaat masala, a pinch
    • Salt to taste
    • 1/4 cup chopped cashew nuts, to stuff
    • 1/2 cup crushed oats, to coat
    • Oil, to pan fry
    METHOD : 

    1. Take a bowl and put the grated beetroot, the tofu followed by garlic, green chillies, amchoor, chaat masala, and salt.
    2. Mince with your hands & make round patties and insert the chopped cashews as a filling. Make round kebabs.
    3. Coat the patties with crushed oat powder.
    4. In a flat pan heat the oil and lightly fry these.
    5. Serve with green chutney or tomato ketchup.   

     

         

    Tuesday, 2 May 2017

    SESAME BREAD FINGERS


    Sesame Bread Fingers,most favorite snacks among kids. Sesame Bread fingers is a great snack or starter and also serves as a wonderful tiffin box option for kids and finger food for toddlers.

    PREPARATION TIME : 10 min.
    TOTAL TIME              : 20 min.
    CALORIES                 : 63

    INGREDIENTS :

    • 1/2 cup boiled & mashed potato
    • 1-2 finely chopped green chilies 
    • 2-3 garlic cloves finely chopped
    • 2 slice of brown bread
    • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
    • 1 tsp red chilly powder
    • 1/2 tsp jeera powder
    • 1/2 tsp garam masala
    • 1/2 tsp amchoor powder
    • 1/3 cup all purpose flour
    • Water 
    • Oil for deep frying
    • Salt to taste
    METHOD : 

    1. In a bowl, add boiled mashed potato, green chilly, garlic, 1/2 tsp red chilly powder, cumin powder, amchoor powder, garam masala and salt.
    2. Mix everything well and keep it aside.
    3. In another bowl add all-purpose flour, salt and rest of red chilly powder.
    4. Add little water at a time and make a thick and smooth batter.
    5. Now cut each bread length wise in four pieces.
    6. Spread thick layer of potato mixture on top of  bread.
    7. Gently press it so that potato mixture and bread sticks together. Do the same with all the pieces.
    8. Now dip each piece in batter and sprinkle sesame seed on it.
    9. Deep fry them till they become brown and crispy.
    10. Serve sesame bread fingers hot with your favorite dip.
     
     

    Sunday, 30 April 2017

    PANEER AND SPINICH SWIRLS


    Paneer and Spinich Swirls are elegant, sure-to-impress your kids.

    PREPARATION TIME : 10 min.
    TOTAL TIME              : 30 min.
    CALORIES                 : 262 

    INGREDIENTS :

    • 4 sheets of Frozen Puff Pastry sheets.
    • 1 cup finely chopped and blanched spinach
    • 1/2 cup of grated Paneer
    • 1 medium onion finely chopped
    • 3-4 cloves of garlic chopped
    • 1/2 tsp of red chili flakes
    • salt to taste
    • 2 tbsp of milk
    • 1 tsp of oil for making filling
    • Oil spray for baking the swirls
    METHOD :

    1. Pre Heat the Oven at 200 degrees.
    2. Take out the pastry sheets from the freezer and let it soft for 40 minutes before you plan to start to make these swirls.
    3. Mean while,heat oil in a pan, and once the oil is hot, add onions to it. Stir fry the onions until they are pink.Now add chopped garlic and stir fry them too.
    4. Once the onions and garlic are little cooked, add spinach, salt, chili flakes and mix everything well. Let this mixture cook for 5 minutes on medium flame and then switch off the flame and allow this mixture to cool.once cooled, mix the paneer also to this mixture.
    5. Take one pastry sheet and roll it longer using a rolling pin. Spread the paneer and spinach filling on the pastry sheet leaving one inch space in the ends.
    6. Roll the sheet with both the ends and seal the edges using milk. Once the sheet is rolled, brush with milk all over, and cut it into 1.5 cm thick swirls. you will have 4 swirls form each sheet.
    7. Grease a baking tray with little oil and place all the swirls on the baking tray. Spray some oil all over.
    8. Bake the pastry sheet swirls at 200 degrees for 20 minutes. You may flip the swirls at some time in between so that they get baked on both the sides equally.
    9. Once they are baked , take them out and serve hot with tomato ketchup and enjoy.
     
     

    Friday, 28 April 2017

    BAKED SWEET POTATO FRIES


    Fries couldn't get any more delicious or easy to make than these healthy baked sweet potato fries. Sweet potatoes are a non-starchy carb, and they contain vitamin C.


    PREPARATION TIME :  5 min.
    TOTAL TIME              :  30 min.
    CALORIES                 :  122 

    INGREDIENTS :

    • 2-3 large sweet potatoes, sliced into thin strips
    • 1/4 cup oil
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • salt to taste
    • 1 tsp black pepper powder

    METHOD :

    1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
    2. Put oil and spices in small bowl and mix well.
    3. Slice sweet potatoes and put on a baking sheet.
    4. Pour oil over the fries and toss by hand until evenly coated.
    5. Bake for 20-25 minutes or more until slightly browned and tender.
    6. Serve with tomato ketchup or mayo.
     
     

    Tuesday, 18 April 2017

    SWEET CORN CHAAT

    Sweet Corn Chaat is a yummy & healthy snack. It is an easy snack which you can prepare quickly or whenever you are short of time. Sweet Corn Chaat is a delectable spiced and tangy snack made with sweet corn.

    PREPARATION TIME  : 10 min.
    TOTAL TIME               : 15 min.
    CALORIES                  : 144

    INGREDIENTS :

    • 1 cup boiled sweet corn kernels 
    • 1 medium onion finely chopped
    • 1 medium tomato finely chopped
    • 1-2 green chilly finely chopped
    • 1 tbsp green coriander finely chopped
    • 1 tsp lime juice
    • 1/2 tsp red chilly powder
    • 1 tsp chaat masala
    • Salt to taste
    • Sev for garnishing


    METHOD :

    1. Take a big bowl, Add boiled sweet corn kernels with all other ingredients in the bowl and mix well.
    2. Serve the sweet corn chaat immediately topped with sev and coriander leaves.

    Tuesday, 11 April 2017

    SPINACH SOUP



    The usage can be varied: chopped spinach leaves cooked with potatoes is a semi-wet vegetable with rotis, a few spinach leaves thrown in with mixed vegetables and turned into a soup is lovely on a cold winter night.

    PREPARATION TIME : 10 min. 
    TOTAL TIME              : 20 min. 
    CALORIES                 : 203
     

    INGREDIENTS :

     

    • Spinach puree 1 cup

    • Olive oil 2-3 tablespoons

    • Onion finely chopped 1 medium

    • Potato boiled and peeled 1 medium

    • Salt to taste

    • Black pepper powder to cook

    • Walnuts toasted 8-10

    • Milk 1 cup


    METHOD :

    1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add onion and sauté till light brown.

    2. Dice potato. Add spinach puree to the onion in the pan and mix well. Add salt, black pepper powder and ¾ cup water. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes or till it comes to a boil.

    3. Pour spinach mixture into a blender jar, add potato and 5-6 walnuts. Blend well.Add ½ cup milk and blend till smooth. Transfer soup into a deep non-stick pan on heat. Add remaining milk and mix. Adjust seasoning, mix and cook for 2-3 minutes.

    4. Chop remaining walnuts. Pour the soup into a serving bowl, garnish with chopped walnuts and serve piping hot.

       

    Friday, 7 April 2017

    BROCCOLI MANCHURIAN


    A simple Indo Chinese appetizer made with the healthy broccoli as it is a source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. 

    PREPARATION TIME : 15 min.
    TOTAL TIME               : 25 min.
    CALORIES                  : 135

    INGREDIENTS :


    • 250 grams Broccoli 
    • 1 medium onion chopped
    • 1-2 green chilly chopped
    • 3-4 cloves garlic finely chopped
    • 1 inch ginger finely chopped
    • 2 springs of spring onion chopped
    • 2 tbsp red chilly paste
    • 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
    • 1 tbsp soy sauce
    • 1 tsp black pepper powder
    • 1/2 cup corn flour
    • 1/2 cup maida
    • Oil for deep frying
    • Salt to taste
    • Water as required 

    METHOD: 

    1. Break the whole Broccoli into medium florets.
    2. Take equal proportion of maida and corn flour with salt and pepper.Add water, mix well and make a thick batter.
    3. Dip the florets in the batter to coat it completely and deep fry till crisp and golden brown in medium heat oil. Drain excess oil on the paper towel.
    4. Heat some oil in a non stick pan. Saute the finely chopped ginger, green chilly, garlic, onion and half of chopped spring onion.
    5. Add red chilly paste, tomato sauce, soy sauce and salt to taste mix well
    6. Finally toss the fried broccoli florets with the sauce. 
    7. Garnish it with spring onion and serve hot.

    Thursday, 6 April 2017

    OATS AND DRYFRUITS HALWA

    Oats dryfruits Halwa is an easy to make recipe which is healthy and pacifies your sweet cravings instantly. 

    PREPARATION TIME : 5 min.
    TOTAL TIME               : 15 min.
    CALORIES                  : 250

    INGREDIENTS :

    • 1 cup oats
    • 2 cup milk 
    • ¾ cup sugar
    • 2 tbs ghee
    • 1 tsp cardamom  powder 
    • 2 tbsp raisins 
    • 1/2 cup chopped nuts

    METHOD : 

    1. Heat ghee in a pan, add the oats to it and roast it until it turns golden brown.
    2. Add milk, sugar, cardamom powder, nuts and raisins, mix well and bring it to a boil. Stir continuously.
    3. Keep stirring and cooking for 2-3 minutes and you will see the halwa getting thickened.
    4. Switch off the flame and serve hot.
     

    Wednesday, 5 April 2017

    VEGETABLE OATS PULAO

    A delicious Indian recipe of high-fiber healthy food with oats and vegetables. This recipe is full very healthy and full of nutrition.
     
    PREPARATION TIME  : 15 min.
    TOTAL TIME                : 25 min.
    CALORIES                   : 250 

    INGREDIENTS :

    • 1 cup oats
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 medium onion chopped
    • ½ tsp pepper
    • 1/4 cup peas
    • ½ cup chopped beans
    • 1-2 carrots chopped
    • 1 medium capsicum chopped
    • 1 tsp garlic paste
    • 1-2 green chillies chopped
    • 1/2 tsp garam masala 
    • 1-2 mint leaves
    • 3 cup water
    • 1 tbsp oil
    • Salt to taste 

    METHOD :

    1.  In a pan roast the oats for 2-3 minutes until they are slightly golden and keep it aside.
    2. Add oil to the pan. When the oil starts to heat than add onion, beans, carrot, peas, capsicum,   green chillies and cook until they softened, about 5 minutes. Then add garlic paste, pepper and garam masala, cook for a minute. 
    3. Add oats and salt. Add water, cover the pan, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
    4. Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with mint leaves and serve hot. 

    Tuesday, 4 April 2017

    OATS AND SOOJI PANIYARAM

    A quick n healthy snack. Oats and Sooji Paniyaram is a good option for kids lunch box as it very healthy and full of nutrition.

    PREPARATION TIME : 15min.
    TOTAL TIME               : 25 min.
    CALORIES                  : 226

    INGREDIENTS :

    • 1 cup oats
    • 1/2 cup sooji
    • 3-4 tb sp yogurt
    • 1 medium onion finely chopped
    • 1-2 green chilly chopped
    • 1 grated carrot
    • 1 small capsicum finely chopped
    • Few curry leaves
    • Mustard seeds
    • 1 tsp fruit salt
    • salt to taste

    METHOD :

    1. Make a thick batter with the Oats, Sooji, Yogurt, Water and Salt. Keep it aside for 10-15 mins.

    2. In a pan heat oil. Splutter the mustard seeds, curry leaves.
    3. Add the onions, carrot, capsicum and green chilly. Cook for few mins. 
    4. Add this to the batter. Add fruit salt and mix the batter well.
    5. Preheat the Paniyaram pan on medium heat. Add drops of oil into each cavity. Pour oats paniyaram batter into each cavity leaving some space over the top for it to rise.
    6. Allow it to cook on medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Once you notice the tops have begun to steam and are not raw, and the bottom has begun to turn brown, flip the paniyaram over. Cook well on both sides and make crispy.
    7. Now turn off the heat. Serve hot.

    CHEESE STUFFED BROWN RICE FRITTERS

    Cheese Stuffed Brown Rice Fritters are a nutritious and healthy snacks.

    PREPARATION TIME : 20 min.
    TOTAL TIME               : 30 min.
    CALORIES                  : 107

    INGREDIENTS :

    • 1 cup over-cook brown rice
    • 1 tbsp milk
    • Black pepper to taste
    • 1-2 green chillies finely chopped
    • 1 medium onion finely chopped
    • 1 tbsp maida
    • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
    • Salt to taste
    • 1/2 cm cubes of processed cheese for stuffing
    • oil for deep frying

    METHOD :

    1. In a big bowl mix all the ingredients except cheese cubes. Mix them well and keep aside.
    2. Divide the rice mixture into equal portions and shape them into balls. Insert a cheese cube into the rice ball, enclose it properly.
    3. Heat oil in a kadai. Deep fry the cheese stuffed fritters till golden brown and crisp. Remove and drain on absorbent paper, so that excess oil drain out.
    4. Serve hot with tomato ketchup.


    Monday, 3 April 2017

    OATS VEGETABLE MANCHURIAN


    Manchurian made with a twist to make it healthier and yummier. Oats and Vegetable is full of taste and nutrition.

    PREPARATION TIME : 15 min.
    TOTAL TIME               : 25 min.
    CALORIES                   : 150

    INGREDIENTS :

    • 1/2 cup cabbage finely chopped
    • 1/4 cup grated carrot
    • 40 gms masala oats
    • 1 medium onion diced
    • 3 - 4 spring onion chopped
    • 1 tbp finely chopped ginger and garlic
    • 1-2 green chillies slitted
    • 1 capsicum diced
    • 2 tbsps tomato ketchup
    • 2 tsps soy sauce
    • Vinegar to taste 
    • Red chilly sauce to taste
    • 3 tbsp corn flour
    • Water
    • 2 tbsp oil
    • 1 tsp black pepper powder
    • Salt to taste
     
    METHOD :
     
    1. First, combine all the ingredients for the Manchurian balls i.e. cabbage, carrot, capsicum, onion,  masala oats, salt and 2 tbsp corn flour in a large bowl adding just a little water if required. Knead to combine until all the ingredients come together.
    2. In a peniyaram/appe pan, add few drops of oil and cook off the manchurian balls in the pan until golden. 
    3. In a small mixing bowl, add the corn flour along with the cup of water. Stir to combine the flour into the water and add soy sauce, ketchup, the red chilli sauce, vinegar, black pepper powder and salt.
    4.  Heat oil in a wok or frying pan on high heat; add garlic, ginger, green chillies, spring onions and stir-fry for a few seconds.
    5. Now add corn flour mixture to the wok and stir it.
    6. cook for a few minutes until thick and the cornflour is cooked.
    7. Atlast add manchurian balls, garnish with spring onions and serve immediately.


    BROWN BREAD PIZZA

    Quick and easy to make brown bread pizza. This is all time favorite snacks of kids and adults and Brown Bread and Vegetable makes it healthy too.

    PREPARATION TIME : 10 min.
    TOTAL TIME               : 20 min.
    CALORIES                  : 130

    INGREDIENTS :

    • 4 brown bread slices
    • 1 small size capsicum diced
    • 1 small seedless tomato diced
    • corn 1/2 cup
    • 1 small onion diced
    • 1-2 mushrooms sliced
    • 4 tbsp mozzarella cheese
    • 1 tbsp butter
    • 2 tbsp pizza sauce or tomato sauce
    • Some oregano and chillyflakes
    • Salt to taste

    METHOD :

    1. Take bread slices and apply butter on it and toast the bread slice slightly.
    2. keep all the Pizza toppings ready i.e. diced capsicum, tomato, onion, sliced mushrooms and corn.
    3. Spread pizza sauce or tomato sauce to each slice and arrange the toppings and sprinkle grated mozzarella cheese all over the toppings.
    4. Grill in a preheated oven at 180 degree C until the cheese starts to melt.
    5. Season it with oregano and chilly flakes. Serve immediately.
    6. If you do not have an oven, you can make these bread pizza on tawa also. Heat a tawa, reduce the heat to low and  place the prepared bread slice with the toppings on the tawa. Close it with a lid and simmer until the cheese melts.
    7. Enjoy it hot.





     

    OATS AND MIX FRUITS PORRIDGE

    Oats and mix fruits porridge makes a good baby food and it can be served anytime of the day for breakfast or lunch. To make baby food, regular rolled oats or quick cook oats.

    PREPARATION TIME : 5 min.
    TOTAL TIME               : 10 min.
    CALORIES                  : 142

    INGREDIENTS :

    • 1/2 cup powdered oats
    • 1 cup grated apple, pear
    • 1/2 mashed banana
    • 1/2 tsp sugar or as required 

    METHOD :

    1. Put a saucepan on stove with water  in it and then add powdered oats, grated apple, pear and mashed banana, stir them and make sure there are no lumps in the mixture.
    2. Add sugar as required.
    3. Cook it for 4-5 min or till the oats cook completely on low flame.
    4. Now take it off the stove, let it cool and serve.

    Sunday, 2 April 2017

    STUFFED BROWN BREAD DAHI VADA

    Brown bread stuffed dahi vada is an instant twist to the authentic recipe of Dahi vadas. It is very quick and healthy version deep fried dahi vadas.

    PREPARATION TIME : 15 min.
    TOTAL TIME               : 25 min.
    CALORIES                   : 182 

    INGREDIENTS :
     

    • 6 brown bread slices 
    • 250 gm curd 
    • 1/2 cup milk
    • Chaat masala
    • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 tsp jeera powder
    • 2tsp sugar
    • Green chutney as required
    • Tamarind chutney as required
      
    FOR STUFFING :

    • 1 cup Whole boiled moong dal
    • 1-2 green chilly finely chopped
    • 1/2 cup mixed dry fruits i.e. cashew nuts, almond and raisins finely chopped
    • 1 medium onion finely chopped
    • 1 tbs pomegranate pearls
    • Some fresh coriander finely chopped
    • Salt to taste 

    METHOD : 

    1. Take chilled yogurt in a bowl and whisk well.
    2. Add 1/4 cup water, salt and sugar in the curd and mix.
    3. Now in another bowl mix all stuffing ingredients, keep aside.
    4. Now cut the edges of the brown bread, and mash it in milk so that it become dough.
    5. Divide the prepared dough into equal portions, shape into balls and make cavity in each ball and fill the stuffing mixture in it and seal it again shape them into balls.
    6. Take the bread balls  and dip it in the yogurt and arrange in the serving dish.
    7. Drizzle yogurt over it to cover from all sides.
    8. Now drizzle tamarind chutney, green chutney, chilli powder, jeera powder and chaat masala.
    9. Serve immediately.

    Saturday, 1 April 2017

    OATS AND VEGETABLE BAKED KACHORI

    Kachori is a spicy snack popular in India, And now its time to make it healthy and nutritious with the help of oats and vegetables.

    PREPARATION TIME : 20 min.
    TOTAL TIME               : 35 min.
    CALORIES                   : 190/small kachori

    INGREDIENTS :



    • 1 cup maida or all purpose flour
    • 1 tsp asafoetida
    • 1 cup oats
    • 1/2 cup grated carrot
    • 2 cups of water
    • 1/4 green capsicum
    • 1 green chilly finely chopped
    • 1 tsp cumin powder
    • 1 tsp red chilli powder
    • 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
    • 1/2 tsp dry mango power
    • salt to taste
    • 1/4 cup green peas
    • 2 tbs oil

    METHOD :
     
    1. In a bowl add maida or all purpose flour, asafoetida, salt, oil and water. Knead it into dough. Add water in between wherever required.
    2. Once the dough is ready rest it for a while.
    3. Heat water in a pan.  Add Oats and cook it for a while. Add cumin powder, red chilli powder, garam masala powder, dry mango powder, grated carrot, capsicum, green peas and salt to taste to the mixture, combine the ingredients and cook it for 3-4 mins.
    4. Once the dough is well rested, scoop out a bit of the dough and roll it into small balls.
    5. Roll out the balls into small discs with the help of a rolling pin.
    6. Add the oats mixture onto the dough discs and then seals the discs.
    7. Glaze a baking tray with Oil and place the rolled out stuffed discs on the tray.
    8. Bake these for 20 min. at 180 deg C.
    9. Serve hot with Aaloo Tamatar k sabzi.