Instant Dhokla In Microwave (Video Recipe)

by Neetu

Hello guyzzz, Dhokla is his super favorite and I have tried it a few times before (with other recipes) but never came out the way he likes, and now when I made it to perfect he is not here to eat this one saddddd.. : ( I know, but nevertheless will make it for you once you are back :-*

Tahini Sauce

by Neetu

Hello everyone, how are you guyzz doing??? I am spending a fun and relaxed vacation in my mommy’s place and continuing with my Lebanese ventures in her kitchen I made this TAHINI SAUCE using the Tahini Paste which I made earlier (you can find the recipe here).

The sauce may taste a little bitter initially its because of the Tahini Paste, but as one develops a taste for it that bitterness will fade away. I tried to be authentic, even with the garnish so what do you think, have I done a good job???

Amritsari Fish

by Arvind

Hello everyone, hope you guys are doing well and also hope that you liked the recipe for Spicy Fish Fry in my last post so, continuing with the same trend I am posting here yet another lip smacking fish preparation Amritsri Fish do try it in your kitchen and pour for feedback and comments below, eagerly waiting..

Also one more thing, I got so much involved in the process of cooking that I forgot to click pictures in between but next time will do it for sure.

Vegetable & Cheese Sandwich: My Way :)

This a super quick recipe and very easy to make…. I am huuuggggeee fan of this s/w and one can find all the ingredients required in my fridge ne tym of the day… I know all of us have had veg n cheese s/w many times…. but please do try it the “My Way” and let me know if you also loved it the way i do… :)

INGREDIENTS:-

Bread Slices: 4 Tomato: 1 Small Capsicum: 1 Small Olives: 3 any Cheese Slice: 2

Pizza Topping: to spread Pizza Seasoning: 1 tbsp Salt: to taste Red chilly Powder: to taste

METHOD:-

• Chop tomato, capsicum and olive finely.
• Take two bread slices and put cheese slices over it, then spread the pizza topping.
• Put the chopped veggies over it and sprinkle pizza seasoning, salt &  red chilly powder.
• Cover it with another slice of bread.

• Apply butter on both the sides and grill it till crisp..
• Serve immediate hot as it will get soggy it kept for long…

Matar Kulcha

Every street in Delhi has at least one kiosk selling Dilli Ke Mashoor Matar Kulchle…also called Chole Kulche as Yellow peas which are used to make it resembles Chole(Chick Peas)
I couldn’t find Kulchas in Bangalore so used Pizza Base instead but as soon as i get my oven will post recipe for the kulcha as well…

INGREDIENTS:-

For the Matar:- Yellow Peas: 1 Cup Cumin Seeds: 1/2 Tsp Hing: 1/4 Tsp Roasted Cumin Pwdr: 1 Tsp Red Chilly Pwdr: 1 Tsp or to taste Amchur: 1/2 Tsp Garam Masala: 1 Tsp Salt: 1/2 Tsp or to taste Onion Chopped: as required Tomatoes Chopped: as required

For the Chutney: Pudina/Mint leaves: 1 Bunch Tamrind Pulp: 3 Tbsp Fennel Seeds: 1 1/2 tsp Black Salt: 1/2 tsp Salt: 1/2 tsp or to taste Hing: 1/4 Tsp Amchur: 1/4 Tsp Big Cardmom: 1 big

METHOD:-

1. Soak peas over night, drain water in the morning and wash with fresh water.
   
2. Put it pressure cooker add water little more than covering the peas add salt and 1/2 tsp Garam Masala, and cook for 15 mins on slow flame after 1 whistle.
3. Grind together all the ingredients of chutney.
   
4.  Heat oil in a pan add hing, cumin seeds, all spices mixed with little water, cook for a minute till oil separates then add 4 –5 Tsp of chutney cook for one minute, add boiled peas and mix well check seasoning and adjust if required.
   
5. Serve with chopped onions, tomatoes and pan grilled kulchas… add more chutney if required.
   
6. Chutney can be used later as well…..

MOMO (Dumpling)

Missed Delhi’s  HOT & SPICY Momos a lot in Bangalore…. but not anymore as i made them at home yesterday and yes it tasted exactly the same as it tasted at those small Kiosks… Yyppiieeee….

INGREDIENTS:- For the stuffing:     Cabbage: 1/2 medium Capsicum: 1 medium Carrot: 1 medium Onion: 1 medium Vinegar: 1tsp Salt: to taste Pepper Pwdr: 1/2 Tsp Oil : 2 Tbsp Ajinomoto: 1/4 tsp (optional)

For the Outer Layer: Flour (Maida): 1 cup Ghee or oil: 1 tbsp Salt: 1 tsp or to taste Water to Knead dough

Method:

1. For the outer Layer: Mix Ghee in the flour very nicely using both the hands and make soft dough using water, keep aside for 15 mins.
   
2. For the Stuffing:  Chop all the vegetables very finely.
   
3. Heat oil in a pan add chopped vegetables and cook for 5 mins then add vinegar, salt, pepper and ajinomoto.
   
4. Cook for 5 more minutes then check & adjust seasoning if required.
   
5. Divide the dough into 11 – 12 small equal size balls and roll each into thin chapati.
   
6. Keep stuffing in half of the chapati then fold the other half over it to make a half moon shape dumpling and seal the edges (apply little water on corners).
   
7. Make all the dumplings of same shape or vary them with your choice.
   
8. Steam it for 15 mins till the outer layer becomes transparent. (I used idly maker for steaming)
   
9. Serve hot with Chilly Garlic Paste and tomato Ketchup.

Sending this recipe for Winter Carnival as steaming Hot momos tastes amazing in winters..