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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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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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...!!!

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.

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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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.

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.

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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Onion Tomato Chutney

Onion Tomato Chutney

Onion Tomato Chutney is an easy delicious chutney. A great accompaniment with samosa, kachori, vada, idli, dosa and so many snacks items.

Onion Tomato chutney is full of flavor and vibrant in color. This sweet-sour chutney is best in taste when prepared with fresh tomatoes.

Ingredients:

5-6 tomatoes

1 onion finely chopped

1/4 tsp mustared seeds

2-3 green chili chopped

1/2 tsp garlic paste

1/2 tbsp coriander leaves chopped

1/4 tsp red chili powder

1 tbsp sugar

1 tsp oil

Salt to taste

Method:

1. Wash and blanch tomatoes in hot water for 8-10 mins.

2. Now peel tomatoes and chop them roughly.

3. Heat oil in a pan, add mustered seeds, garlic paste and onion saute till
    onion turn golden brown.

4. Add green chili, red chili powder, salt and chopped tomatoes, mix well.

5. Now add sugar and cook it for 5-7 mins.

6. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot or cold as per your choice.

Tips:

1. You can grind tomatoes if you like.

2. Sugar can be skipped.

3. You can add vinegar and store it in refrigerator for one week. 

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Tomato Soup

Tomato Soup

Tomato soup is one of the most popular soup among different soups. The soup made with fresh tomatoes is best in taste. Tomato soup is a healthy, low-calorie comfort food.

The primary ingredient in this recipe is tomato. Other ingredients are butter, black paper, fresh cream, salt etc.  It's simple, filling and equally good hot or cold. Tomato soup is super easy to cook.

Ingredients:

5-6 tomatoes

1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

1 tsp butter

1 tsp fresh cream

1/2 tsp black pepper powder

1 tsp sugar

Salt to taste

Method:

1. Wash and blanch tomatoes in hot water.

2. Remove skin and when it cools, puree it in a blender.

3. Strain the blended mixture in a soup strainer.

4. Heat butter in a pan add ginger-garlic paste, stir it for few seconds.

5. Now add the blended mixture, salt, sugar and pepper power. Let it boil
    for 2-3 mins.

6. Pour into soup bowl, garnish with fresh cream and serve piping hot. 

Tips:

1. You can use toasted bread for garnishing and serving.

2. For rich red color add beetroot to soup.

3. Cornflour can be added for thickening the soup.

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Coconut Chutney

Coconut Chutney

Coconut Chutney is a traditional south indian side dish and a perfect companion for most of the South Indian dishes like idli, dosa, uttapam, vada, pongal etc.

The main ingredients are roasted gram dal, coconut, green chilis, curry leaves and spices.It is super quick and easy to cook, goes well with a lot of Indian snacks and breakfast items.

Ingredients:

1 cup fresh coconut grated

2 tbsp roasted chana dal (bhuna chana)

2-3 green chilis

Salt to taste

For tempering:

1/2 tsp urad dal (split, skinned black gram)

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

1/4 tsp cumin seeds

7-8 curry leaves

1 tsp oil

Method:

1. Grind together all ingredients with little water to a smooth consistency.

2. Heat oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds when they splutter, add cumin
    seeds, urad dal. Fry till urad dal becomes light brown.

3. Now add curry leaves, fry for some time

4. Immediately pour tempering on coconut chutney.

5. Mix it well.

6. Coconut chutney is ready to serve.

Tips:

1. If you don't have fresh coconut you can use desiccated coconut or
    coconut powder.

2. To add a little sourness tamarind or yogurt can be used with other
     ingredients.

3. You can adjust quantity of water according to your choice.

4.  For a fresh taste consume coconut chutney in a day.

5. To get a good white colored coconut chutney the outer brown layer
    of coconut can be scraped.

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Palak Paneer

Palak Paneer
( Spinach & Cottage Cheese)

Palak Paneer or Saag Paneer is one of the most popular, delicious, hearty North Indian dish prepared with spinach and cottage cheese. The smooth and creamy consistency of spinach, melt in the mouth paneer cubes and spices give it a delightful flavor.

This combination of spinach and paneer is very healthy, highly nutritious, a splendid

blend of taste and texture. The paneer in this recipe can be fried to add some extra flavour.

Ingredients:

1 bunch palak (spinach)

100 gm paneer (cottage cheese)

1 tbsp tomato puree

1 onion chopped

1 tsp red chili powder 

3/4 tsp ginger-garlic paste 

1 tsp cumin seeds 

1 tsp mustard seeds

1 tsp garam masala powder 

3-4 green chili chopped

1 tbsp oil

Salt to taste 

Method:

1. Remove stems pf spinach leaves and wash in running water.

2. Blanch it in boiling water for 2-3 mins. Drain out water.

3. Grind spinach into a fine paste.

4. Dice paneer into small square pieces.

5. Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds. When they 

    crackle, add ginger-garlic paste, stir for 1/2 min.

6. Now add green chili, chopped onions & fry again until they turn light 

    golden in color .

7. Now add tomato puree, stir for some time, add red chili powder, 

    spinach puree & mix well. Add water if required. 

8. When it comes to a boil, add garam masala, paneer, salt &
    mix well. Let it boil for 1-2 mins.

9. Transfer into a serving bowl & serve hot.

Tips:

1. Wash the spinach with cold water after blanching it,
     the color of spinach will remain good.

2. You can deep fry paneer, it will give dish a different
     flavor.

3. The consistency of spinach can be changed according
    to your choice.

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