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Khasta Puri

30. May 2009

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Khasta Puri

Tweet Ingredients: 250gms whole wheat flour (atta), 60gms ghee (unsalted butter), 1/2 tsp ajwain (caraway seeds), 2-3 tbsp yogurt, 1/2 tsp sugar, Salt to taste, A pinch of soda bicarb, Water for kneading, Oil for frying. Method: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, ajwain, salt, sugar, soda bicarb, ghee and yogurt. Knead the mixture [...]

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Puri (Fried Puffed Unleavened Indian Bread)

3. April 2009

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Puri (Fried Puffed Unleavened Indian Bread)

Tweet Any Indian Festival is cannot be celebrated without delicious food. And I believe that ‘puri’ (poori) is one such food item which has to be prepared on the day of any festival or occasion. You may serve puris with different sabjis and sweets but puri is a must-have on any occasion. Here is a [...]

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Spinach Parathas (Palak Paratha)

15. March 2009

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Spinach Parathas (Palak Paratha)

Tweet Ingredients: (Makes 10-12 parathas) 1 cup spinach (palak) puree*, 1 small potato; boiled, 1 small onion + 1 small green chilli; ground to paste, 2 tbsp tomato ketchup, 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 2 tsp ground cashew nuts, 1/4 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala [...]

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Mix Veg Cheese Paratha

3. March 2009

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Tweet Ingredients: Kneaded whole wheat dough, Ghee/Butter/Oil for roasting. For the stuffing- 1 carrot; finely grated, 1 capsicum; finely grated or chopped, 1 cup cauliflower florets; washed, pat dried and finely grated, 1 onion; grated, 1-2 green chillies; finely chopped, 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/4 tsp carrom seeds (ajwain); coarsely ground/whole, 1/2 cup or as [...]

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Onion Paratha

21. February 2009

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Tweet Ingredients: 1 large onion; grated or very finely chopped, 1 or as per taste, green chilli; finely chopped, Few coriander leaves; finely chopped, Salt to taste, 2 tbsp oil/melted ghee, 2 tbsp gramflour (besan), Wheat flour as required, Warm water for kneading. Method: Mix together all the ingredients and knead a soft dough. Set [...]

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Methi Paneer Paratha

11. February 2009

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Tweet Ingredients: 2 cups methi (fenugreek) leaves; washed and chopped, 1/2 cup fresh paneer (cottage cheese); very finely crumbled, Wheat flour as required, 2-3 tbsp gram flour (besan), 1-2 green chillies; finely chopped, 1 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1 small onion; grated, 2 tbsp yogurt (dahi), [...]

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Khoya Paratha

9. February 2009

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Tweet Ingredients: 100gms whole wheat flour, 100gms khoya (dried milk), 80gms powdered sugar, 1/2 – 1 tsp ground green cardamom, 2 tbsp ground mixed dry fruits (optional), 100ml water, 1 tsp vegetable oil, Ghee for roasting. Method: Combine flour, oil and water and knead a dough. Heat a pan on medium flame, melt ghee and [...]

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Kheema Stuffed Paratha

1. November 2008

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Tweet Ingredients: For the paratha covering- 2 cups whole wheat flour (atta), 1 cup maida, Salt to taste, 2 tbsp melted ghee, Water for kneading. For the kheema stuffing- 500gms minced chicken or mutton, 1 onion; chopped, 1 tomato; finely chopped, Few mint leaves, 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves, 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, 1-2 green [...]

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Paneer Stuffed Methi Paratha

12. October 2008

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Tweet This recipe for stuffed paratha is my innovation; with a mixture of Punjabi and Maharashtrian flavor; tried, tested and loved by my family and friends. A healthy and complete food that could be served as breakfast or even as a meal. Ideal food for kids. Hope you all like it. Ingredients: For the paratha [...]

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Dal Paratha (Indian Bread made out of lentils)

20. September 2008

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Tweet Ingredients: (Makes around 5-6 small parathas) 1/2 cup leftover dal (any prepared dal like moong, tuvar, etc.), 1 tbsp gramflour (besan), Wheat flour as required, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 small chilli; finely chopped, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp roasted cumin (jeera) powder, 3/4 tsp coriander (dhania) powder, [...]

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Paneer Paratha

19. August 2008

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Tweet Ingredients: 2 cups atta(whole wheat flour), Water to knead flour, Salt to taste, Ghee(butter), Stuffing- 100gms paneer (cottage cheese),mashed, 1 onion, finely chopped, 1 tsp jeera(cumin seeds), 1 small green chilli, deseeded and finely chopped, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves, Salt to taste. Method: Mix atta(wheat flour),salt 2-3 tsp [...]

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Potato Filling

15. August 2008

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Tweet This filling is mostly used in samosas. But you can also use it in bread rolls, alu parathas, patties, etc. Ingredients: 3-4 large potatoes; boiled, peeled and mashed, 1 cup boiled green peas (mutter), 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies, 1 tsp finely chopped ginger, 1 tsp jeera (cumin seeds), 1/4 tsp heeng (asafoetida), [...]

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Mixed Vegetable Stuffing

14. August 2008

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Tweet Ingredients: 1 cup each vegetable chopped – French beans, Carrots, cabbage, cauliflower, 1 cup green peas, 2 onions; finely chopped, 2 tomatoes; finely chopped, 4 green chillies; finely chopped, Chopped coriander leaves as per taste, Turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt and garam masala to taste, 1 tbsp Butter and 1 tbsp oil. Method: [...]

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Date Paratha

2. August 2008

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Tweet A healthy breakfast, lunch box or tiffin recipe. Ingredients: 1 cup seedless dates (khajur), soaked in milk for 1 hour, Jaggery as per taste, Milk as per requirement, Wheat flour enough to knead dough and roll parathas, Ghee for frying. Method: Grind together dates along with milk and jaggery to form a very smooth [...]

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Mooli ke Parathe (Raddish Paratha)

24. July 2008

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Tweet A healthy breakfast, lunch, lunch box, tiffin recipe. Ideal meal option for children since they do not like to eat radish. Ingredients: (Serves 4-5) 2 white radish with some leaves; grated and leaves finely chopped, 3 tbsp chopped coriander leaves, 4 tbsp yogurt/curd, 2 green chillies; finely chopped, 3 tsp garlic paste, Salt to [...]

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Peshawari Naan

23. July 2008

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Tweet Ingredients: 250gms maida (refined wheat flour), 1 tsp sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tbsp oil, 4 tbsp yogurt/curd; beaten, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 1 egg (optional)*, 2 tbsp warm milk, 1 tbsp fresh yeast, Warm water. Method: Add a tbsp of warm water to yeast, mix and cover. Mix milk [...]

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