ALU PARATHA

hey frnds...

sorry for not posting earlier, been little busy, anyways, here's the new recipe, and its almost cholesterol free, coz the only oil u use is for roasting the roti.

so enjoy this punjabi delicacy which has been modified little.

Alu paratha

ingredients

boiled and mashed potato-3 cups

finely chopped onion-1 cup

red chilli powder-2 tsp

ginger garlic paste-1tsp

finely chopped coriander-1 tbsp

chat masala-3 tsp

salt-to taste

dough-for roti

method

dry roast the onion until the colour just changes.

add the ginger garlic paste, roast for about a minute.

mix in the potato, red chilli powder, chat masala, coriander and salt.

roast for about -3 minutes.

keep the filling aside.

roll out the dough ball flat about the size of the saucer.

in the lower half of the roti place the filling.

cover with the upper half.

fold into half again, so now u have a triangle.

seal the edges using little water.

flatten the paratha with ur hand little.

roll it as thinly as possible without breaking, moving the paratha as much as possible, so that it does'nt stick.

make other paratha’s in the same way.

heat the tawa, put the paratha and roast it for about a minute, turn it, then spread oil/butter/ghee, roast the other side until golden brown spots appear on both sides.

serve hot with pickle/curd J J

MIRCHI BHAJJI

hey frnds...
come ramzan nd everybody want to make something new for iftar daily. so this year i thot y not post recipes daily and help, rather than just posting pictures on facebook.
so on first day i made mirchi bhajji, this one was yummm.. if u don't trust me, u can try the recipe and try for urselves.
so here comes the recipe


MIRCHI BHAJJI

Ingredients

Thick green chillies-6
Mint chutney-3tbsp
Rice four- 1tbsp
Besan-1/4 cup
Salt-to taste
Red chilli powder-1 tsp
Garam masala powder-1/2 tsp
Sooji(rava)- 2tsp
Sugar-1tsp
Oil-for frying 

Method

• Roast green chillies over flame, until small brownish spots appear.
• Slit the chillies and deseed them.
• Heat little oil and shallow fry them till golden, remove.
• Fill the chillies with mint chutney, keep aside.
• In a bowl mix besan, rice flour, sooji, red chilli powder, garam masala powder, sugar and little water to make thick paste (consistency should be like dosa batter).
• Dip the chillies in the batter and fry on medium flame for about a minute, remove.
• Repeat the process to other chillies as well.
• Dip the fried chillies again in the batter (second coating), fry on medium flame until golden.
• Remove the chillies on a tissue paper to drain excess oil.
• Serve hot.

TIP- To make mint chutney, blend 1 bunch poodina, 1 bunch coriander, 1/2 onion, salt, 2tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tbsp zeera powder and 1tsp sugar into a fine paste.

Happy cooking :) :)

HOME MADE CHOCOLATE SAUCE/SYRUP

hey frnds...

studies indicate about 75-90% people like chocolate. Although there are many varieties to savor chocolate, every chocolate lover admits to drinking hershey's chocolate syrup direct from the bottle at least once.
in my group of friends except for 3 or 4 people, everyone loves chocolate.
With the ever increasing prices of foods, i thought of experimenting with chocolate sauce/syrup.
and trust me, when u make this sauce, your gonna forget hershey's. 
If u don't believe me, then make, u won't regret it. 
Its pretty simple to make, ready in just 12 minutes.
So here comes the recipe.

HOME MADE CHOCOLATE SAUCE/SYRUP

Ingredients

Cocoa powder- 1 cup
Brown sugar- 3/4 cup
White sugar- 1 1/4 cup
Cold water- 1 cup
Salt- 1/4 tsp
Vanilla essence- 1 tbsp
Corn flour- 1 1/2 tbsp

Method

• In a medium sauce pan, mix in the cocoa, salt, sugars and water. whisk until combined and there are no lumps.
• Turn heat to medium and bring to boil whisking frequently.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low, whisking occasionally.
• Allow the mixture to simmer until it has slightly reduced and thickened.
• Add the cornflour mixed with little water to form a smooth paste.
• Let it simmer for about 30 seconds.
• Remove from heat and mix in the vanilla.
• Cool to room temperature, cover, refrigerate and enjoy.

TIP- If u like runny consistency, avoid cornflour.


If you have any doubts, do let me know, I'll be happy to help.


Happy cooking :) :)

CHOCOLATE COFFEE BALLS

hey frnds...
o.k so this recipe was given 2 me by my sister who has been preserving this recipe since 1995.
few days bak she said, "y don't  u make these?" and handed me the paper, so i made it 2day and here comes the recipe.

Chocolate Coffee Balls

Ingredients
cocoa powder- 4 tbsp
sugar powder- 50 gm
crushed biscuits- 50 gm
coffee- 1 tsp
condensed milk- 1/4 cup
dessicated coconut- 1/2 cup (optional)

Method

• In a bowl combine cocoa powder, sugar, coffee and biscuits, mix thoroughly.
• Add in the condensed milk and knead.
• Take a flat plate and spread coconut powder.
• Make small balls from the chocolate mixture, roll them in coconut.
• Place them in fridge to set.
• Serve ( Makes 20 ).

TIP- The covering can also be make of chocolat e chips, Coarsely ground cashew, pista, etc.
U can get creative with whatever u like.


HAPPY COOKING :) :)