Sunday, 1 October 2017

Chilly Cheese Toast/Chilli Cheese Toast


Be it a snack or light dinner,this cheese toast is perfect,extremely easy to make. A fusion recipe loaded with cheese and kids would love it.

This toast can be made in both oven and stove top but today's version is a later.To make the toast even more attractive,colored bell peppers can be used.Off to the recipe..





                                                            
                                                            
                                            Chilly Cheese Toast/Chilli Cheese Toast


                                                                  
   Basic Information

   Preparation time 5 minutes
   Cooking time 10 minutes
   Serves 2-3


  Ingredients




Ingredient
Quantity
Bread slices(white or wheat)
4
Mozzarella cheese
3/4- 1 cup (grated)
Green bell pepper/kudamilagai
1/2 cup(finely chopped)
Green chilly/pachamilagai
2 (finely chopped)
Crushed pepper
1 tsp or as per taste
Butter/vennai1 tbs

    
   Method 
  • Toast the bread for 30-45 seconds in a hot tawa and apply some butter on each bread.
  • Now on the top of the bread slice sprinkle generously grated cheese.Then top it  with green chilly and bell pepper.Also sprinkle some crushed pepper.Reduce the flame and cover it with a lid till the cheese gets melted.
  • Remove it from the tawa,cut diagonally each bread slice.
  • Serve it warm.

                                                                                      


    Enjoy...................................






     A fusion recipe loaded with cheese and kids would love it Chilly Cheese Toast/Chilli Cheese Toast


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    Friday, 29 September 2017

    Tomato Perugu Pachadi/Thakkali Thayir Pachadi -Tomato in Yogurt Sauce



    I like raitha as accompaniment for spicy foods like biriyani,kaara kulambhu varieties.So I try raitha with different veggies.

    This one is different from other vegetable raitha,as it uses only onion and tomato.One of the quickest accompaniment needs 10 minutes to make.

    The raitha pairs very well not only for spicy foods,also with parathas and rotis.Here I added some grated coconut as we like the flavor of coconut.Its pure optional.



                                                                
                                                                
                                      Tomato Perugu Pachadi/Thakkali Thayir Pachadi


                                                                      
       Basic Information

       Preparation time 5 minutes
       Cooking time 5 minutes
       Serves 3 (generously)


      Ingredients




    Ingredient
    Quantity
    Tomato(not too ripe,firm)
    2 medium size(finely chopped)
    Onion(optional)
    1 small size(finely chopped)
    Thick Yogurt/thayir
    1-1.25 cups
    Coconut/thegai(grated)
    2 tbs
    Green chilly/pachamilagai
    2-3(depending on spice level)
    Curry leaves /karivepillai
    few leaves
    Turmeric powder/manjal podi
    a pinch
    Coriander leaves/kothamalli
    as needed(finely chopped)
    Salt
    to taste
    Oil
    2 tsp

      For the Tempering

    Ingredient
    Quantity
    Mustard seeds/kadugu
    1/2 tsp
    Asafoetida/perungayam
    a pinch
    Red chilly/varamilagai
    1(broken)
       
       Method 
    • Take the yogurt in a bowl and add a pinch of salt,whisk it well till it becomes creamy.Set it aside. 
    • Now heat the oil in a pan and crackle the mustard seeds,add in the asafoetida and red chilly.Toast the curry leaves and add the onion,saute it for a minute.
    • Now add in the chopped tomato,turmeric powder and salt.Saute it for a minute.Add in the grated coconut and put off the flame.Mix it well.
    • Once the mixture becomes cool down add it to the yogurt,also add in some chopped coriander leaves and mix it well.
    •  Serve it  as an accomapniment.

                                                                                      





  • Make sure the yogurt is not too sour as the addition tomato makes it slightly sour taste.


  • Use fresh and thick yogurt.


  • The addition of green chilly is depending on personal preference.



  • Enjoy.........................................

     I like raitha as accompaniment for spicy foods like biriyani Tomato Perugu Pachadi/Thakkali Thayir Pachadi -Tomato in Yogurt Sauce


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    Thursday, 28 September 2017

    Kala Channa Kadhi


     Today I am sharing another yogurt based recipe for the protein rich dishes.My family likes mor kulambhu a lot.So I try varieties of yogurt based curries.

    Kadi is a North Indian version of mor kulambhu whereas gram flour and yogurt mixture is used.
    Like South Indian version,kadhi has so many versions and popular in many sates.One such version is with kala chann(black chickpeas),quiet popular in Rajasthan.

    The recipe sounds so simple but the taste is so amazing with piping hot rice.Tastes better if ghee is used for seasoning but I used the cooking oil.





                                                                 
                                                                
                             Kala Channa Kadhi/Black Chicpeas in  Yogurt Sauce


                                                                      
       Basic Information

       Preparation time 10 minutes
       Cooking time 15 minutes
       Serves 3(generously)


      Ingredients



    Ingredient
    Quantity
    Black chickpeas/kala channa
    1 cup(soaked)
    Thick Yogurt/thayir
    1-1.25 cups
    Gram flour/kadala maavu
    2 tbs
    Green chilly/pachamilagai
    3-4(slit lenghty)
    Red chilly powder/milagai podi
    1/2 tsp
    Turmeric powder
    1/4 tsp
    Curry leaves
    few leaves
    Coriander leaves
    as needed
    Oil
    1 tbs
    Salt
    1 tsp

     For the tempering


    Ingredient
    Quantity
    Mustard seeds
    1/2 tsp
    Cumin seeds/jeeragam
    1/2 tsp
    Red Chilly/varamilagai
    2 (broken)
    Asafotida/perungayam
    a pinch


      
       Method 
    • Cook the soaked black chickpeas in a pressure cooker for 2-3 whistles along with water and a pinch of salt 
    • To the yogurt add the gram flour,turmeric powder and a cup of water.Whisk it well and keep it aside.
    • Now in a pan heat the oil and crackle the mustard seeds,cumin seeds,add in the asafoetida and red chilly.Toast the curry leaves and the black chickpeas,red chilly powder and salt.Give it a mix.Add in the yogurt mixture and 1/2 cup of water. 
    • Let it boil for 3-4 minutes in a medium flame.Put off the flame and add in the chopped coriander leaves.
    •  Serve it  with rice.





    Enjoy.........................





    Today I am sharing another yogurt based recipe for the protein rich dishes Kala Channa Kadhi


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    Wednesday, 27 September 2017

    Rose Lassi/Rose Flavored Lassi



    Today I am sharing you a simple,chilled refreshing drink made with yogurt..As one cup of yogurt provides 15-16 grams of protein,its a very good source of protein for vegetarians.

    The weather is so weird here in September and its so hot like summer.My kids are enjoying the lassi everyday and and they are having their everyday yogurt dosage with no fuss.

    No proportions are measurements need to be perfect,just add them how you would like and blend it well.The rose flavored lassi is ready to serve.




                                                                        
                                                                
                                 Rose Lassi/Rose Flavored Lassi


                                                                      
      
       Basic Information

       Preparation time 7 minutes
       Serves  2
        


      Ingredients

    Ingredient
    Quantity
    Thick Yogurt/ketti thayir
    2 cups
    Rooh afza rose syrup
    2-3 tbs
    Sugar
    2 tbs or needed
    Chilled milk
    1 cup
    Ice cubes
    as needed



       Method 
    • In a blender jar take everything and whip it for 30 second.Transfer to a serving glass and serve it immediately.
    • Rose Lassi is ready.




    • Use the fresh yogurt, thick yogurt for nice and creamy lassi
    • If you feel the yogurt is sour,add some more milk and mix it well.
    • Do not blend it for too long,even a hand blender works fine.


    Enjoy.................


    chilled refreshing drink made with yogurt Rose Lassi/Rose Flavored Lassi


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    Tuesday, 26 September 2017

    Paneer Bhurji Curry /Paneer Bhurji Masala



    We are into our final week of mega marathon and could not believe that I posted 20 recipes on time without any prior preparations.Though the theme was decided 6 months before,I finalized my recipes list just before the marathon started.

    I am doing with different set of ingredients for each week as sub theme in Protein rich dishes.For this week I am sharing the recipes with dairy products such as paneer,milk,yogurt and cheese.

    Today's recipe is a delicious and simple scrambled paneer/cottage cheese curry.I have already shared a dry version of paneer bhurji here.But this is a thick gravy version,pairs up very well with roti,naan,butter slathered pav and bread.




                                            
                                         
                                            Paneer Bhurji Curry /Paneer Bhurji Masala



                                                                      
       Basic Information

       Preparation time 10 minutes
       Cooking time 25-30 minutes
       Serves 4


       
      Ingredients

      
    Ingredient
    Quantity
    Paneer/Cottage Cheese(crumbled)
    300-400 gms
    Onion(finely chopped)
    1 medium size
    Tomato(pureed)
    3 medium size
    Ginger&garlic paste
    2 tsp
    Green chilly/pachamilagai
    2 (finely chopped)
    Red chilly powder/milagai podi
    3/4 tsp
    Coriander powder/dhaniya podi
    1 tsp
    Turmeric powder
    1/4 tsp
    Garam Masala powder
    1/4 tsp
    Chaat masala powder
    3/4 tsp
    Kasoori methi leaves/dried fenugreek leaves
    1/2 tsp
    Cumin seeds/jeeragam
    1/2 tsp
    Green peas/pachai pattali(fresh or frozen)
    1/4 cup
    Salt
    3/4 tsp
    Butter/vennai
    1.5 tbs
    Coriander leaves(chopped)
    2 tbs
      
     Method 
    • Heat a pan with butter and crackle the cumin seeds seeds.Add the chopped onion,green chilly.Saute it with a pinch of salt till transparent.Add in the ginger&garlic paste,saute it till raw smell disappears.Add in the pureed tomato the spice powders except chaat masala and garama masala powder.
    • Saute the mixture until it becomes thick now add in the green peas.Saute until the oil separates.Add in around a cup of hot water to the mixture.Allow it to boil.
    • After boiling add in the crumbled paneer and mix it well.At this stage add in the kasoori methi and chaat masala to it.Let it cook for one boil.Add in the chopped coriander leaves and put off the flame.
    • Paneer bhurji masala is ready to serve.Serve it with roti,naan or bread.






    Enjoy...............................




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    Monday, 25 September 2017

    Quinoa and Soya Kheema Cutlet



    As a part of Protein rich dishes in mega marathon edition,today I am sharing a protein packed cutlet with soya kheema and quinoa.

    This cutlet is a perfect party starter/snack as such or a wholesome meal when it is served with bun ansdsome veggies.

    The best part of these cutlets are it can be made in bulk and freeze it for future use.I made those patties and store it in the ziplock bags.Whenever needed,just thaw it and shallow or deep fried.

    To cut down the calories here I shallow fried the cutlets and served it with bun for our dinner.It was a quiet filling and comforting meal for us.With no further delay,lets move on to the recipe................





                                                            
                                                                                     
                                    Quinoa and Soya Kheema Cutlet                                                         
                                   

                                                                      
       Basic Information

       Preparation time 15 minutes
       Cooking time 30-35 minutes
       Makes 10


      Ingredients




    Ingredient
    Quantity
    Quinoa(uncooked)
    1/4 cup
    Soya Chunks
    1/2 cup
    Potato(boiled)
    2(medium size)
    Green chilly/pachamilagai
    1-2(finely chopped)
    Mixed veggies(carrot,beans,green peas)
    3/4- 1 cup(finely chopped)
    Red chilly powder/milgai podi
    1 tsp
    Garam masala powder
    1/2  tsp
    Turmeric powder/manjal podi
    1/4 tsp
    Ginger/inji(grated)
    1 tsp
    Cumin seeds/jeeragam
    1 tsp
    All purpose flour/maida
    2 tbs
    Bread Crumbs
    3/4 - 1 cup
    Salt
    to taste
    Oil
    1/4 cup

       
    Method 

    • Cook the potatoes in a pressure cooker for 2 whistles and peel the skin and mash it well.Keep it aside.
    • Wash and rinse the quinoa couple of times in water and keep it aside.Now heat 3/4 cup of water in a sauce pan with a pinch of salt and a tsp of oil.Once the water boiled add in the washed quinoa and cook it in a medium flame,till the sprout strings are visible.Keep it on the flame till the moisture evaporates.Fluff it with a fork and set it aside.
    • While the quinoa is cooking,cook the soya chunks in boiling water with a pinch of salt.Once its cooked put off the flame and rinse the soya chunks in the cold water for couple of times.Squeeze all the water and pulse it in a blender to bit fine paste.
    • Heat 2 tsp of oil in a pan and crackle the cumin seeds,add in grated ginger.Now add the finely chopped veggies and green peas.Saute it well and sprinkle some water and let it cook.Once its cooked slightly mash the green peas and veggies.Add in the spice powder and salt.Mix it well and put off well.
    • Now in a wide bowl take the mashed potato,quinoa,soya kheema,cooked veggies,chopped coriander leaves.Mix it well.Now take a lemon size of the mixture and made it into desired shape or flatten it to a disc and keep it aside.
    • Now take all purpose flour and a pinch of salt,mix it with couple of  tbs of water.Dip the flatten disc in the batter and roll it in the bread crumbs.
    • Heat  a pan with a tbs of oil and drop the rolled disc in the oil and shallow fry it both sides till golden.Remove it  and drain it on a paper towel.Continue for the rest in the same way.
    • Serve it with ketchup.






    • There should not be any moisture in the soya kheema and cooked quinoa.
    • If the mixture is slightly watery then add couple of tbs of rice flour,to get  a nice consistency.
    • The cutlets can be shallow fried or deep fried.

    Enjoy......................



     As a part of Protein rich dishes in mega marathon edition Quinoa and Soya Kheema Cutlet


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