Monday 29 December 2014

Mint Chutney

Mint Chutney
(Pudina Chutney)



Mint Chutney or Pudina Chutney is a flavorful, aromatic, refreshing and very delicious chutney. Its minty aroma is just awesome. This is perfect accompaniment for samosa, kachori, pakora, dhokla, vada, pav, bhel, sandwich and any chat.

Mint chutney is mainly made from mint, green chilies, ginger, lemon juice and salt. It is very delicious and spicy dip, so easy, simple and can be prepared in a matter of minutes.


Mint Chutney


Mint Chutney


Ingredients:


2 cup mint leaves
4-6 green chilies
1 small tomato
1 inch ginger
1/2 tsp lemon juice
Salt to taste 


Method:


1. Wash mint leaves, green chilies well.

2. Take all ingredients in a blender & blend it to a smooth paste.

3. Add some water at the time of grinding.

4. Transfer it to a serving bowl.

5. Refreshing Mint chutney is ready to serve.


Mint Chutney


Tips:


1. You can add tamarind it gives a nice tangy taste.

2. Adjust consistency according to your choice.

3. Garlic can also be added to this chutney.

4. Some other ingredients like coriander, onion, coconut can also
    be added to this chutney.

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Wednesday 24 December 2014

Masala Chach

Masala Chach
(Spiced Butter Milk)



Masala Chach or Spiced Butter Milk is a light, delicious, nutritive, very healthy & refreshing drink specially in summer. It is very light on stomach and easy to digest.

In India each home has its own version of buttermilk.This mildly spiced drink made with yogurt can be served as a coolant, appetizer or can be taken in breakfast or after meal. It really quick and easy to make and keeps you cool.


Masala Chach



Masala Chach


Ingredients:


1 cup yogurt
3 cup water
1 tsp roasted cumin powder
A pinch of red chili powder
A pinch of chat masala
1 tsp coriander leaves
Some ice cubes
Salt to taste

Method:


1. In a blender add water, yogurt and whisk it well.

2. Now add salt, red chili powder, chat masala and whisk it again.

3. Pour it into the serving glass and add 2-3 ice cubes.

4. Garnish with cumin powder, red chili powder and coriander leaves.

5. Serve chill.


Masala Chach


Tips:


1. For this recipe whisk the buttermilk well. 

2. Consistency of buttermilk can be adjusted to your liking.

3. If you want you can strain it and then drink.

4. For variation add a tempering of mustard seeds, green chilies and curry leaves.

5. At the time of fasting add rock salt in place of normal salt.

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Monday 22 December 2014

Sambar Powder

Sambar Powder




Sambar powder is a flavorful South Indian style coarse textured spices powder, prepared by grinding various type of spices. As the name suggests it is used to make Sambar. it is added with vegetables and lentils while preparing sambar to enhance the flavor.

The main ingredients used to prepare sambar powder are coriander seeds, cumin seeds, black peppercorns, red chilies, fenugreek seeds, cinnamon, curry leaves, turmeric powder, urad dal, chana dal, salt. Every family has its own sambhar powder recipe, with ingredients proportioned according to the level of spiciness preferred by them.


Sambar Powder


Sambar Powder


Ingredients:


2 tbsp coriander seeds
1 tbsp curry leaves
2 tbsp gram dal
2 tbsp urad dal
1 tbsp fenugreek seeds
1 tbsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp black peppercorns
2 tbsp red chili powder
3-4 pieces of cinnamon
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
5-6 bay leaves
1/4 tsp asafoetida
1 tsp salt


Method:



1. Take all the ingredients in individual in a large plate.

2. Clean and dry all ingredients except salt, asafoetida, red chili powder and
     turmeric powder in the sun for 2-3 hours.

3. Roast chana dal till golden brown, set aside.

4. Now roast urad dal and set it aside.

5. Roast coriander seeds till turn slightly light brown. 

6. Let them cool to room temperature for 7-8 minutes and transfer to
    a grinder jar. 

7. Add all other ingredients, grind it in a coarse powder.

8. Sieve it, allow it to cool, store in a clean air tight container.


Sambar Powder


Tips:


1. Add red chili powder according to your choice.

2. Adding asafoetida and salt is optional.

3. Sun dry ingredients for minimum 2 hours to store sambar powder
    for longer period.

4. Roast ingredients over low flame to avoid burning.

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Wednesday 17 December 2014

Ginger Tea

Ginger Tea
( Adrak Wali Chai )

A perfect start for our day is to have a cup of hot and fresh tea, It relax, refresh, relieve and activate our body specially in this winter season and if it has taste, aroma of ginger then it would be awesome...Ginger also has a lot of health benefits.

Ginger tea is a very popular Indian tea made from tea leaves and fresh ginger, also called adrak chai or adrak wali chai. The aroma, flavor and taste of ginger is something we are extremely fond of in our tea. 

You can have it with or with out milk, also make variations by adding mint and basil leaves. .....so lets enjoy this ginger tea which drives you away from the world for a second at least...!!!


Ginger Tea


Ginger Tea


Ingredients:



2 cups water
1 cup milk
3 tsp tea leaves
1 tsp ginger crushed
Sugar to taste

Method:


1. In a kettle heat water, crushed ginger, boil it for 4-5 mins.

2. Add sugar, tea leaves and boil again for 2-3 mins.

3. Now add milk and boil for 2-3 mins.

4. Strain tea through a strainer right into the cups.

5. Hot and refreshing ginger tea is read to serve.


Ginger Tea


Tips:


1. In place of regular milk, cashew milk or soy milk can be used.

2. Cardamom powder can also be used for more flavour.

3. Cinnamon, clove, mint, basil can be used to make variations.

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Monday 8 December 2014

Spinach Soup

Spinach Soup


Spinach Soup is one of the nutritious, healthy & low calorie soup. It is rich in iron, minerals. Spinach has developed a reputation for being one of the healthiest foods around. It is very good for those who wants to loose weight. Spinach Soup is easy and quick to prepare.


Spinach Soup



Spinach Soup


Ingredients:



2 cups chopped spinach
1 tsp chopped garlic
1 onion chopped
1 tsp cornflour
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp oil 
Salt to taste


Method:



1. Heat oil in a pan add garlic, onion and stir it till onion become light brown.

2. Now add spinach and cook it for 2-3 mins.

3. Puree spinach in a blender adding 1 cup of water. Strain it using a soup strainer.

4. Mix corn flour to a little water without any lumps and mix well.

5. Pour the spinach puree back to pan reheat the soup.

6. Add water and cornflour mix to soup and bring it to boil on medium flame.

7. Add pepper powder and salt.

8. Spinach soup is ready, serve hot.


Spinach Soup


Tips:


1. Milk can be used in place of water to mix the cornflour.

2. For garnishing butter, fresh cream or toasted bread can be used.

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