Makki Ki Roti Sarson Ka Saag

Makki Ki Roti Sarson Ka Saag

Makki ki roti Sarson ka saag is a very popular North Indian Dish and an all time
favorite winter food. This North Indian delicacy is a perfect meal for people who
love healthy traditional food. This irresistible Punjabi dish is simple and easy to
prepare, taste best when prepared fresh.

Ingredients:

For saag:

1 bunch sarson ka saag(mustard leaves)

1 bunch spinach

2 onion chopped

2 tomato chopped

2-3 green chilies chopped

1 tsp ginger garlic paste

1 tsp red chili powder

1/2 tsp garam masala powder

1/2 tsp mustad sedds

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

2 tbsp maize flour

1 tbsp butter

1 tbsp oil

Salt to taste

For roti:

2 cup maize flour(makki ka atta)

1/2 tsp salt

Water and butter as required

Method:

For saag:

1. Clean, wash and cut both sarson, spinach leves in running water.

2. Pressure cook spinach and sarson ka saag upto 4-5 whistle.

3. Immediately open the pressure cooker,strain the greens through a sieve,
    wash again in cold water which helps in retaining the color of greens.

4. Now pour the greens along with maize flour in a grinder and grind it into
    a coarse puree.

5. Heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds, cumin seeds when they crackle add
    ginger garlic paste saute for 2-3 sec.

6. Next add onion and fry till golden brown.

7. Add green chilies,tomatoes and saute till oil separates.then add red chili
    powder, garam masala powder and saute for some time.

8. Add sarson ka saag and spinach puree with maize flour, salt and cook for
   10-15 mins, stir occasionally.

9. Sarson ka saag is ready to serve.

For roti:

1. Add maize flour, salt in a bowl and mix well.

2. Add warn water knead it well until smooth.

3. Divide dough into equal portions and shape into balls. 

4. Place it on a plastic sheet flatten it with your palm.

5. Now place another plastic sheet on top of the flattened dough, pat it between
    palms to make a roti of medium thickness.

6. Heat a tawa, remove the top plastic sheet of roti and slowly place it on tawa.

7. Cook it with some butter on both sides till golden brown. 

8. Serve hot with a dollop of butter and sarson ka saag.

Tips:

1. Some other greens like bathua, radish leaves,fenugreek can also be added
     to saag.

2. In place of oil you can use ghee or unsalted butter.

3. Some wheat flour can be added to dough while making makki ki roti.

4. While grinding do not grind greens to a smooth paste.

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Vegetable Pulao

Vegetable Pulao

Vegetable Pulao is a delicious rice dish loaded with lots of vegetables. This is a great complete meal by it self and perfect for lunch box.

Vegetable Pulao is a simple, quick and a very healthy dish. Veg pulao can be paired with a raita, pickle and roasted papad.

Ingredients:

1 cup basmati rice

1 onion chopped

1/4 cup green peas

1 carrot chopped

1/4 cup beans, cauliflower chopped

1 tbsp coriander

2 cups water

1/4 tsp cumin seeds

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1/4 tsp red chili powder

4-5 cashew nut

4-5 raisins

2-3 black pepper

2-3 clove

2-3 green cardamom

2 bay leaves

1 black cardamom

1 inch cinnamon

1 tbsp ghee

Salt to taste

Method:

1. Wash rice till water runs clear and soak for 15-20 mins.

2. Heat ghee in a pressure cooker, add cumin seeds, cinnamon,  black 

    pepper, black cardamom, green cardamom, clove, bay leaves and 

    stir it for 10-15 sec.

3. Add onion and stir till golden brown.

4. Now add all vegetables, cashew nut, resin, red chili powder, turmeric powder
    and saute for some time.

5. Add rice, water, salt and mix well.

6. When it starts boiling, simmer the flame and let it boil for 5 mins.

7. Close the lid and cook it for another 15 mins.

8. Transfer rice into serving bowl,garnish with coriander leaves

    and serve hot.

Tips:

1.You can cook pulao in pressure cooker with whistle also.

2. In place of turmeric powder saffron can be added.

3. Ghee also can replace oil.

4. Some other vegetables can be added like cabbage, tomatoes,

    potatoes etc.

5. Fresh grapes can be placed by raisins.

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Pomegranate Juice

Pomegranate Juice

Pomegranate juice, a powerhouse of nutrients and vitamins. It is proven to be effective in reducing bad cholesterol and raising good cholesterol. Help to keep heart and body healthy.

This tasty juice can be made quickly and easily. Homemade pomegranate juice is fresh, unprocessed, delicious and retains most of the vitamins and nutrients.

Ingredients:

1 cup pomegranate seeds

1 tsp lemon juice

1 tsp sugar

1 1/2 cup water

4-5 ice cubes

Pinch of salt

Method:

1. Add 1/2 cup water, pomegranate seeds in a mixer and bland it for few sec.

2. Take a bowl and strain the juice using strainer.

3. Press the pulp with a spoon as much as possible.

4. Add 1 cup of water, sugar, salt and mix well.

5. Add two ice cubes in glass, fill it with prepared juice and serve chilled.

Tips:

1. you can add some black pepper, it will add distinct flavor, aroma. Also enhance
    its digestive capabilities.

2. Sugar is optional, if juice is sweet you can skip it.

3. Straining can also be avoided to enjoy it as chewy pomegranate juice.

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Veg fried rice is one of the recipes that taste absolutely delicious. it has lots of vegetables in it which are good for all specially for kids.

Veg fried rice is very simple and easy to make. You can make this dish with the most available ingredients or with any veggies of your choice.

Ingredients:

11/2 cup steamed rice

1/4 cup green peas

1 carrot chopped

1 capsicum chopped

1 onion chopped

1 tbsp coriander leaves

1 tsp soya sauce

1/4 tsp vinegar

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1/4 tsp ginger-garlic paste

1 tbsp oil

Salt & pepper to taste

Method:

1. Heat oil in a pan, add onion saute till golden brown.

2. Now add ginger-garlic paste, cook for 1-2 sec.

3. Add green peas, carrot, capsicum, saute on high flame and stir continuously.

4. Add soya sauce, pepper powder, turmeric powder, vinegar and mix well.

5. Now add steamed rice, salt and mix it well.

6. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

Tips:

1. Don't over cook rice, otherwise it will break and become mushy.

2. Add soya sauce according to your taste.

3 .You can add mushrooms and other vegetables like beans, cabbage,
    cauliflower, tomatoes etc.

4. Olive oil can be used for frying.

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Green Peas Soup

Green Peas Soup

Green peas soup is perfect combination of vibrant color and taste. A delightful way to eat your greens. This very quick and easy to make green peas soup is bursting with nutritional goodies. A bowl of warm green peas soup will make your lunch/dinner perfect.

Ingredients:

4 cups fresh green peas

2 tbsp fresh cream

1 tsp black pepper powder

1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste

1 tsp lemon juice

1 tsp coriander leaves

1/2 tsp oil

Salt to taste

Method:

1. Put the peas with water in a pressure cooker and cook until soft.

2. Blend peas to a puree with a blender. Strain into saucepan.

3. Heat oil in a pan, add ginger-garlic paste, cook for some time, now add peas
    puree, lemon juice, black pepper powder, salt.

4. Bring it to a boil and cook for just couple of mins.

5. Add fresh cream, coriander leave and mix well.

6. Garnish with black pepper & coriander leaves.

7. Serve hot.

Tips:

1. Frozen peas can be used in place of fresh peas.

2. Vegetable stock can also added in this soup.

3. You can  fresh cream and mint leaves for garnishing.

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