APPLE BUTTERMILK PANCAKES

hey frnds..
here is the low cal recipe for the ppl who have sweet tooth..
also it is good for kids..

APPLE BUTTERMILK PANCAKES

Ingredients

For The Pancakes1 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
1 cup low fat buttermilk (made from 5 tbsp low fat curds (dahi))
1/4 cup low fat milk
a pinch of salt

For The Apple Topping1 cup chopped apples
1/4 tsp cinnamon (dalchini) powder
1/2 sachet sugar substitute

Method 
For the apple topping

• Combine the apple with ¼ cup water in a pan and bring to a boil.
• Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes till the apples soften.
• Add the cinnamon powder and sugar substitute and mix well.

For the pancakes

• Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and whisk them together to make a smooth batter. Allow to rest for 10 minutes.
• Pour a quarter of the batter onto a greased non-stick pan.
• Cook till both sides are golden brown and serve topped with the apple topping.
• Repeat to make 3 more pancakes.
• Tips
• Buttermilk is made by whisking together curds and water.

Broken Wheat Upma

hey frnds..
new recipe in kids series..
so here it comes.


Broken Wheat Upma, as the name suggests is a nutrient-rich wheat based upma. While the broken wheat brings in loads of dietary fibre and energy, carrot and green peas bring along a wealth of nutrients, especially vitamin A. The veggies also add crunch to an otherwise soft upma. You may also add other veggies of your choice to make it more colourful and tasty.

Broken Wheat Upma

Ingredients

1/2 cup broken wheat (dalia)
2 tsp oil
1/4 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 tsp grated ginger (adrak)
1/4 cup green peas
1/4 cup chopped carrots
salt to taste

For The Garnish2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

Method

• Clean and wash the broken wheat thoroughly. Par-boil the broken wheat in 2 cups of hot water for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
• Heat the oil in a pressure cooker, and add the mustard seeds.
• When the seeds crackle, add the green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
• Add the onions and ginger, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add the green peas and carrots, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add the broken wheat, salt and 1¼ cups of water, mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
• Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
• Garnish with coriander and keep aside to cool slightly.

Batata Poha

hey frnds
new recipe in the kids recipe series

Batata Poha

Ingredients

2 cups thick beaten rice (poha) flakes
2 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup peeled potato cubes
salt to taste
3/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1 tbsp sugar
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp milk
1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

For The Garnish1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
lemon wedge

Method

• Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds.
• When the seeds crackle, add the asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
• Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add the potatoes, 2 tbsp of water, salt and ½ tsp of turmeric powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, place the beaten rice in a sieve and hold it under running water for a few seconds. Toss well to drain out all excess water.
• Add the washed and drained beaten rice, a little salt, ginger-green chilli paste, remaining ¼ tsp of turmeric powder, sugar, lemon juice and milk, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
• Add the coriander and mix well.
• Serve hot garnished with coriander and lemon wedge.

BREAD UPMA

hey frnds...
so i got in touch with my school buddies, it feels so good, and one of them requested recipes for her kids, so this is the first in the "kid recipes" series.

Bread Upma

Ingredients

8 to 10 bread slices
2 tbsp oil
2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
2 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped green chillies
1 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
1 1/2 tbsp tomato ketchup
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp powdered sugar (optional)
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
salt to taste

Method

• Dip the bread slices one by one in a little water and squeeze out the excess water immediately. Crumble it lightly and keep aside.
• Put the oil in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds.
• Add the mustard seeds and microwave on high for 1 minute.
• Add the onions and curry leaves, mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes, stirring once in between after 1 minute.
• Add the tomatoes, green chillies and ginger, mix well and microwave on high for 1 minute.
• Add the prepared crumbled bread pieces, tomato ketchup, lemon juice, sugar, coriander and salt, mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
• Serve immediately.

KOFTA (mutton)

hey frnds...
this is my mother-in-law's recipe actually, i liked it a lot, and learned it from her. the only thing which i changed in this recipe is the amount of oil used, which i have decreased.
so do check out the recipe and gimme ur suggestions.
here it comes...

KOFTA

Ingredients
kheema(mutton)-450 gms
cashew nuts-1 cup
almonds-1 cup
garam masala powder-4 tbsp
red chilli powder-2 tsp
haldi-1/2 tsp
ginger-garlic paste-4 tsp
salt-2 tsp(according to taste)
dry khopra-1 medium sized, chopped
finely chopped coriander leaves-2 tbsp
oil-for frying
water-2 cups

Method
blanch almonds and remove the skin.
roast khopra and cashew nuts separately, keep aside.
grind together almonds,cashew nuts and khopra to a fine powder, keep aside.
wash the kheema thoroughly. 
place in a blender add red chilli powder, garam masala powder, haldi, ginger-garlic paste and salt.
blend the kheema to a fine paste.
remove in a bowl, mix in the khopra mixture.
add finely chopped coriander leaves.
shape into small balls.
fry until the colour changes to reddish brown, remove and keep aside.
in a wok(kadhai) add little oil (u can use the oil which was used for frying), add the kofta's and water.
cover with a lid.cook until the water dries up and u can c oil leaving sides.
serve hot.

happy cooking :) :)

TIP-u can reuse the oil for other curry preparations, it gives a different taste.

KAJU CHUTNEY

hey frnds..
i know its been really long tym since my last post, was really busy, so couldn't post any recipes.
but hey don't worry, i have some new recipes to share, and trust me, they are easy.
so to begin with, the following recipe, kaju chutney is actually my sister-in-law's, but hey, i have made some interesting modifications to it.
if anybody tastes it, they wont be able to guess that this chutney is purely vegetarian and tastes sooo... good. 
so here it comes.


KAJU CHUTNEY

Ingredients
cashew nuts (fried)-250gms
onion (sliced and fried)-1 medium
finely chopped raw onion-1 small
green chillies-7 (medium sized)
oil-2 tbsp
turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
chopped methi leaves(optional)-1 tsp
ginger garlic paste-2 tbsp
garam masala powder-1 tsp
lemon juice-1 tbsp
finely chopped coriander-1 tsp (for garnishing)
salt-to taste

Method

• keep few fried cashew nuts aside for garnishing.
• make a paste of the remaining fried cashewnuts, fried onion and green chillies. 
• heat oil in a pan, add raw onion, saute till the edges start to turn brown, add the ginger garlic paste, and saute for about 30-45 seconds, add haldi, and the cashew nut paste and garam masala powder and salt.
• saute for about 2 minutes.
• add 1/2 cup water.
• cook until oil leaves sides.
• add lemon juice, and methi leaves.
• simmer for 3 minutes.
• just before serving garnish with chopped coriander and fried cashew.

Tastes really good with roti, can also be placed as a side dish with rice/biryani/pulao.
Do try it, really simple, and takes less that 30 minutes to make.
trust me, if u taste it, i doubt anything will be left for others.
Any ways HAPPY COOKING... :) :) :)

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 :) :)

SWEET LIME SODA

hey frnds few days back i went to pizza hut with my sister, there i ordered sweet lime soda, it was very pricey, but the taste dint match my expectations cause it was bitter.
The other day i was experimenting with lemonades and i accidentally discovered this recipe and it turned out AWESOME!!!
So iam uploading this simple recipe which any one can make and get appreciation (loadsa).
So here it comes...


SWEET LIME SODA

Ingredients

Lemon juice- 2 tbsp
Sugar- 1 1/2 tbsp
Eno (lemon flavour)- 1 tbsp
Chilled water- as required

Method

• In a glass mix lemon juice, sugar and water.
• Mix till the sugar has been dissolved.
• Just before serving mix in the eno and pour into glasses.
• Serve with a sprig of mint.

TIP- U can also experiment with other flavours of eno.


Happy cooking :) :) :)

HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE

hey frnds...
many of u have been asking me to tell me the recipe of the chocolate i make at home, i wanted to upload but i had misplaced the recipe, finally found it, so here comes the recipe.

CHOCOLATE

Ingredients

Cocoa powder- 6 parts
Softened butter- 3 parts
Milk- 3 parts
Water- 3 parts
Powdered sugar- 2 parts (flexible)
Maida- 1 part

{ parts indidicate any one measure u might take, it could be anything- teaspoon/tablespoon/ cup/etc..}

Method

• Place water in a pot and heat it [DON'T BOIL].
• Combine cocoa and butter and blend until smooth and without lumps.
• Add cocoa mix to water and heat it [DON'T BOIL].
• Pour hot mixture into a bowl.
• Sift flour and sugar together into the cocoa mix.
• Add milk and blend till smooth.
• Pour in a flat bowl and let it set in the freezer for at least 6 hours.

TIP- Don't let the mixture boil, because it will lead to shrinkage of the chocolate and thus ruin its taste.

HAPPY COOKING :) :)

LACHCHA PARATHA step by step

hey frnds....
few days bak i wanted to eat lachcha paratha. I had this recipe in my folder, so gave it a try. And it did come out really well. So here is the recipe STEP BY STEP, which makes it easier to make.

Happy cooking :)

LACHCHA PARATHA

Ingredients

Maida-1 cup
Whole wheat flour- 1 cup + 2 tbsp
Salt-1/2 tsp
Oil-1/4 cup
Luke warm milk/water- as required

Method

• Mix maida, 1 cup wheat flour, salt thoroughly.

• Add milk/water enough to make a soft dough.

• Keep aside for half an hour.

• Make a paste of 2 tbsp whole wheat flour and oil.

• Divide the dough into 3 equal parts.
• Roll one part into a thin chapatti.

• Spread the oil+atta paste evenly over the chapatti.

• Fold the chapatti in a paper fan like pattern.

• Stretch the strip a little more.

• Fold the strip inwards to make a swiss roll type ball.

• Keep aside for 5 minutes.
• Make 2 more rolls in the same way.
• Roll out the rolls to a medium thickness.

• Heat a pan/tawa, and put the paratha over it.

• When bubbles appear, turn over.

• Spread oil over one side, turn over the other side, and cook till brown spots appear.

• After cooking, crush the paratha on either side with ur fingers. (this will bring out the layers).

• Serve hot.

I hope u find this post useful.  :) :)

QUICK CHILLI PICKLE

hey frnds....
the other day, my sister wanted to eat something really tangy and tasty, and she reminded me of chilli pickle, but wen i searched over the net, they were all supposed to be prepared in days, and the weather outside dint allow me for that, so i modified the recipe, and here it comes, and trust me wen u prepare this u are definite to get praises....

Quick Chilli Pickle

Ingredients

• 100gm green chili
• 1/2 teaspoon saunf
• 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek powder
• 1 teaspoon dry mango powder (amchur)
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon tamarind extract
• 1 teaspoon zeera
• 1/2 teaspoon rai
• 2 tablespoon oil

Method

• Wash and deseed the green chillies, cut into 2 inch pieces.
• Saute in some oil till golden. Keep aside.
• In a bowl mix all the dry ingredients.
• In a pan heat oil, add zeera and rai, let them crackle, then add all the dry masalas, saute for 10 seconds.
• Add tamarind extract and saute for 20 seconds.
• Add green chillies and 1/2 cup water, cook till dry.

Happy cooking :) :)