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Monday, August 27, 2012

Corn Jafrani Raita





Ingredients

Curd                       1 Cup
Boiled corn            1/2 Bowl
Kesar/Saffron        a pinch
Turmeric Powder   1/4 tsp
Sugar                    1 Spoon
Grated ginger         1 tsp
Green Chilly           1 tsp(finely chopped)
Curry leaves           3-4
Mustard Seeds       1/2 tsp
Salt                         as per taste
Oil                           1 tsp


Method

Take curd in a bowl. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, ginger, curry leaves and green chilly. Saute for a minute. Now add corn kernels, turmeric powder, salt  and sugar. Mix very well.
 
Add kesar/saffron to the curd and ready corn seasoning. Mix nicely. Check the seasoning and serve.
Corn Jafrani Raita is ready to be served.  



Thursday, August 23, 2012

Achaari Bread Roll

Bread rolls are very common in our households. Today I'm sharing a little bit different.  These bread rolls are the perfect addition to any tea party and pickle masala adds a unique taste.




Ingredients

Cottage Cheese                                          250 gms
Bread Slices                                               6-8
Ready Mango Pickle Masala                    2 Tbsp
Chopped Cilantro                                      1 Tbsp
Roasted and Coarsely ground Peanuts    2 Tbsp
Oil                                                             For deep frying



Method

* Strain the oil from mango pickle masala and set aside.
* Trim the pieces of bread slices and keep aside.
* Mash the paneer and add peanuts, chopped cilantro and strained mango pickle masala. Mix very nicely.
* Take broad bowl of water for wetting the bread.
* Now dip one slice of bread in water for a second, then squeeze out the the excess water between your          palms.
* Place little amount of stuffing in the center of the moist bread and roll it. Prepare the other rolls in the same manner.
* Heat sufficient oil in a deep fry pan. Deep fry the achaari bread rolls on medium heat till golden brown in color. Serve hot with imli ki chutney and a cup of tea. Enjoy!!


Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Chatpati Moongfali

Hi Everyone,
Today my partner is Nisha@ Magic Saucepan for Blog Hop Wednesday@Tickling Palates. She is a versatile blogger. I picked Masala Peanut. from her space. Its a nice tea time snack. Peanuts came out to be very crunchy and tasty.




Ingredients

Raw Peanuts                           100 gms
Besan/Chickpeas flour              1 Tbsp
Rice flour                                  2 Tsp
Hing/asafoetida                          1/4 tsp
Red Chilly Powder                    1/2 tsp
Garam masala                            1/4tsp
Haldi/Turmeric powder              1/4tsp
Black Pepper powder                1/4tsp
Amchur Powder                        1/2tsp
Baking soda                               a pinch
Salt                                         as per taste
Oil                                           for deep frying


Method

Combine besan/chickpeas flour, rice flour, salt, red chilly powder, garam masala, hing, turmeric powder, black pepper powder, amchur in a bowl. Mix very well. 
 
Add some water to make a thick batter. Add baking soda and mix. Add peanuts and coat very well. Heat sufficient oil. Deep fry the peanuts till golden brown in color. Sprinkle chat masala and serve.