Punjabi Samosa

Hello Hunnieess, this is a quick post by me, though the recipe is quiet time consuming. Presentation is not that cool as, I decided to make them at the last moment and we were super duper hungry when it was done, any ways who cares for the presentation, when the food is so yum : )

Chinese Chopsuey with Knorr Manchurian Sauce

by Neetu

You have to try it to believe that it’s the best Chopsuey ever!!! I have made  thing very, very simple for you guyzz and now don’t give e any excuses for not trying it out Pppplllease. That’s all I can or wish to say rest the dish will speak for itself. That’s a guarantee !!!

Aalu (Potato) Pasanda (Video Recipe)

by Neetu

Hello guyzz, here comes one more rich  & creamy Indian main course Aalu Pasanda!!!  Slices of potatoes sandwiched with paneer (cottage cheese) and dry fruits and served with silky smooth Malai Gravy. You can make the same gravy/sauce for other Indian preparations as well. So, enjoy the post and do pour lots of comments… : )

Corn & Peas Cheese Balls (Video Recipe)

by Neetu

Hellooss everyone, How are you guyzz doing. I am feeling very relaxed toady, last few days has been a bit hectic, (not work wise, but fun wise). My Bil & Co-Sis came over to stay with me for a day and it was super fun, we went of the movie Kick, and yes I enjoyed the movie quiet a lot. Nothing too special about the movie, a normal Salman Khan entertainment types, but not boring at all. I am still wondering what was Jacqueline Fernandez for, in the Movie??? Reply in the comments box if you have any idea : )

Taking about the post today, I have made Yummy Cheesy Corn & Peas Cheese Balls. It requires very less ingredients, and I just loved them with my today’s evening Tea. Yes am a Tea Addict. : ) and my hubby is the best company ever for my cup of Tea!!!

Yummiez Aloo Tikki “Recipe Idea & Review”

by Neetu

When ever it rains my craving for deep fried snacks along with tea erupts, though it didn’t rain yesterday, but whether was quiet pleasant and I had these Yimmiez Allo Tikki in my freezer, so I made this yummy Sandwich using the ingredients which were present in my fridge itself, nothing too fancy, but definitely super tasty and sinfully delight.

Vegit Veg. Cutlet “Product Review”

by Neetu

Hello friends and sorry for not posting anything since last 2-3 days, got a little busy with other things in life. Well, just to share with you guys, I stayed alone at home for last 20 days (of course with my daughter) and I realized, I actually loved it, it was kinda going back to my hostel days and living life they way I want to not anyone else, Just loved it!!!

Taking about the post, I bought this Vegit Veg. Cutlet Pack from Food Bazar Sohna Road and thought of giving a try and posting the review, it came out to be an above average product and I have mentioned all the details in the post today. Hope it will help you in making the decision to buy it or not.

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Soya Kebabs

by Shobhna

Hello everyone, here’s the recipe of Soya Kebabs which I prepared when my aunt and cousin visited our home, and it came out to be a super hit snack. Hope you will also like it, as it tastes good and can be made easily and can be served as a starter as well as snack.

Paneer Kofta Curry

by Shobhna

Hello readers, I am Shobhana, popularly known as Meenu and I have developed a love for cooking quiet recently. I had a few friends coming over for lunch so tried this new recipe of Paneer Koftas to kindaa show off my cooking skills, and yes, everyone just loved it, so thought of sharing it with you guyzzz hope you will like it.

Crispy Corn

by Neetu

Finally she took her steps on her own, yes am talking about my daughter, she walked without any support yesterday and I was on top of the world!!!! Obviously that called for a celebration, most of the time we go to Pirates of Grill for an outing and I love their CRISPY CORN, but as I am here in my home town these days I thought of trying it myself and it came out quite well. It’s a quick snack/starter and can be made very easily.

I have given a yummy serving suggestion at the end of the post do have a look.

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Cauliflower(Gobhi) Manchurian in Knorr Chinese Schezuan Sauce

First of all a big thanks to you Richa for treating us with this yummy dish and also for telling the recipe, it came out really well.

In my last post Making HALF a Recipe I mentioned about the Knorr Chinese Packs and I have used schezuan  sauce in this recipe, but will post the review in my next post as it’s already quite lengthy to read.

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Cornitos Nacho Crisps

Ever since I have tasted these nachos at PVR Cinemas am a super duper fan of it. I have tried so many brands, flavors available in market and have also made them at home see this for the homemade nachos recipe.

Today I will be reviewing two flavors of Cornitos naming Cheese and Herbs and Sizzling Jalapenos. Served them with Mexican Corn and Bean Salad, will post the recipe in my next post.

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LAY’S Thai Sweet Chilly Flavor

Potato wafers/chips is something that can be enjoyed at any moment (“Pal” not as in friend) of the day therefore I think they completely justify themselves when they say “Pal Banaye Magical” Lay’s.

Today I will review a new flavor of lay’s potato chips which is being advertised a lot on tv these days “Thai Sweet Chilly”

Cheese Stuffed Broccoli Kofta/Balls

by Neetu

I have made koftas with many other veggies but not with broccoli so it was quiet exciting for me to try this one….. and it came out really gud… yes it’s a rich dish so make it for your special occasions…

This quantity will serve 2-3 ppl…

INGREDIENTS:-

For Koftas:- Broccoli: 1 Small Potato: 1 Medium Boiled Black Pepper Powder: to taste Salt: to taste Garam Masala: 1/4 tsp Aamchur Powder: 1/4 tsp Cheese Slice/cube: 1 Cornflour: 1 Tbsp Baking Powder: 1 Big Pinch oil : to fry For Gravy- Onion: 2 Medium

Ginger: 1/2 Inch Oil: 2-3 Tbsp Cumin Seeds: 1/2 Tsp Asafetida: a pinch Cashews: 10-12 Curd: 3 Tbsp Kasoori Methi: 1 Tbsp Garam Masala: 1/2 Tsp Amchur Powder: 1/4 Tsp Salt: to taste Red Chilly Powder: to taste Milk: 1/2 Cup Water: 1 Cup

 

METHOD:-

For Koftas:

• Grate broccoli  finely along with the tender stems.
• Heat oil in a pan, add broccoli and cook for 2-3 mins.
• Mash boiled potatoes and broccoli together.
• Add rest of the ingredients under koftas and mix well, check seasoning and adjust if required.
• Make balls/koftas with this mixture, stuffing cheese in between.
• Heat oil in a wok and deep fry the koftas

For Gravy:-.

• Grind onion & ginger to make  a fine paste and keep aside.
• Grind cashews  and curd to make a fine paste and keep aside.
• Heat oil in a pan add cumin seeds when it crackles add asafetida and onion paste.
• Cook this till oil separates then remove from fire and add cashews paste.
• Cook this till nicely thick.
• Add spices, kasoori methi and cook for 2 mins more.
• Remove from fire again and add milk & water.
• Bring back to fire and cook till the gravy has nice & smooth consistency.

For Serving:-

• At the time of serving arrange koftas in serving bowl pour hot gravy over it and serve hot with Indian bread of your choice…

Homemade Nachos

by Neetu

 

GAAAWWWDDDDD I hate these winters yaar…. puta nahi kub khatam hogi…. don’t feel like doing nethin at all…  well I crib this all the tymm… in evry winter season hoping that it will end after 13th Jan (after Lohri)….despite of that I made nachos… I have made these earlier as well but added Keya’s all purpose seasoning this time to give it some more flavors… it came out good but that’s definitely optional it tastes good w/o that as well…. I served it with store bought Salsa as of now but will its easy to make at home as well..

INGREDIENTS:-

Maze Flour(Makke Ka Atta): 3/4 Cup Plain Flour(Maida): 1/2 Cup Carom Seeds(Ajwain): 1/4 tsp Salt: to taste

Oil: 1/2 Tbsp + to fry All Purpose Seasoning: 1 Tbsp Warm water: to knead

METHOD:-

• Mix all the ingredients (except water) well using both the hands it will make a crumbly texture.

• Knead a hard dough using the warm water.

• Make a small ball lemon sized and roll into thin chapati using dry flour, (if edges crack don’t worry you can trim later) cut into small triangles as in picture below.
• Prick it with a knife or fork so that it doesn’t puff up while frying.

• Deep fry on medium flame.

• Drain excess oil by keeping nachos on a kitchen towel.

• Serve it with tomato salsa or cheesy dip or both…
• It can be stored in airtight containers…

Deep Fried Indulgence: Cheese Bread Rolls

by Neetu

 

Women indulge in Chocolates but  for me its Cheeseeeeeeeee… Yes I love cheese  but ever tried bread rolls with Cheese so thanks to Radhika’s blog hop I was paired with  Anamika this week and she had this awesome recipe in her blog which gave bread rolls a whole new taste by adding cheese to it… I have made this recipe as per Anamika’s direction but gave a li’l variation just  by roasting the stuffing, hope you’ll enjoy this…

 INGREDIENTS:-

Bread Slices: 10 Boiled Potatoes: 2 Medium Boiled Peas: 1/4 Cup Capsicum: 1 Small Carrot: 1 Small Cauliflower: 1/2 Small Onion: 1 Small

Cheese Cube: 2 Grated Salt: to taste Red Chilly Pwdr: to taste Dry Mango Pwdr: 1/2 Tsp Cumin Seeds: 1/2 tsp Oil: 1 Tbsp Water: to wet the bread slices oil: to deep fry

METHOD:-

• Grate Carrot & Cauliflower and finely chop capsicum & Onion.
• Mash Boiled peas & potatoes.

• Heat oil in a pan add cumin seeds and when it crackles add the  grated veggies and roast till the water is evaporated.
• Then add the spices and mashed potato mixture, mix well and check seasoning, adjust if required.
• Pan roast it for 4-5 mins stirring in between then take off from the gas and let it cool for some time.
• Take the bread slices and soak it in water for a second and then keep the slice flat on your palm and with other hand squeeze the water.
• Tear the corners of the bread and waste them.
• Put the stuffing over the bread slice and the put grated cheese the again put some stuffing and roll the bread into oval shape.

• Meanwhile heat oil in a wok.
• Deep fry the rolls and serve hot witch tomato ketchup or mustard sauce.

Sending this for Sinful Delights, Snacks Mela