chana masala

CHANA MASALA

today i have another side dish recipe for poori or chapatti.it is a tasty plus healthy recipe.

Ingredients:

chana-1 cup
chopped onions- 2 - 3
chopped tomatoes- 2 - 3(large size)
ginger garlic paste- 1 tsp
green chilli-1

spice powder:

turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
chilli powder- 1 tsp
coriander powder- 2 tsp
chana masala powder- 1 tsp (ready made available in markets)

for seasoning

oil- 2 tsp
salt to taste
cumin seeds-1 tsp
coriander leaves to garnish

preparation:

1. soak the chana(sundal) for at-least 8 to 9 hours.
2. pressure cooker the chanas by adding necessary amount of water and salt to it.
3. after the chanas are boiled,drain the remaining water and take it in a bowl for later use.
4. take a frying pan and add oil.After oil is heated add onion, green chilli and tomatoes and saute for few minutes
5. grind them well after it cools.
6. again take a pan or kadai and add oil.after the oil is heated add cumin seeds and leave it to pop.
7. then add the grinded mixture of tomato,onion and chilli to it.
8. also add ginger garlic paste and saute for few minutes till the raw flavor goes off.
9. now add spice powders such as turmeric powder,chilli powder,coriander powder,chana masala powder.
10. add boiled chana and the drained water taken in a bowl before. leave this mixture for few more minutes till chana is fully cooked and till aroma spread your kitchen.
11. after chana masala is ready garnish it with green coriander leaves.
12. serve it hot with poori or chapati.

paneer butter masala

PANEER BUTTER MASALA

      one of my most favorite dish is panner butter masala.it is basically a north Indian dish.it is a spicy dish and it also has a mild creaminess.the rich color and awesome aroma of paneer butter masala tempts me to eat more and more.whenever i go to any north Indian restaurant i ll just order butter naan and paneer butter masala without any second thought.
      if suddenly relatives visited you and if you want to show your culinary skills to them in short time prefer to make paneer butter masala. it takes only little time to prepare and the taste will stick to their tongues or if you are a newly married, your in-laws will surely praise you to core if you serve them panner butter masala with naan.
     paneer is rich in cholesterol and calories(72 calories in 100 gram)so people with diabetes, hypertension,obesity,etc must avoid paneer in their diet.if you are a skinny person and if you want to put on some weight eat paneer.
      okay now let me let the necessary ingredients and steps to make paneer butter masala.

ingredients:

• Paneer-100 grm
• Butter-3 - 5 tsp
• tomato- 3 large size
• onion-2 - 3
• cream-4 - 5 tsp
• ginger and garlic paste-2 tsp
• chopped chilly- 2-3
• cumin seeds-1 tsp
• cashew nut-6 - 8
• chilli powder- 1/4 tsp
• garam masala- 1/4 tsp
• turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
• coriander powder- 1 tsp
• green coriander-2 tsp(for garnishing)

Preparation:

1. cut the paneer to small pieces.
2. grind the cashew nuts to smooth paste
3. grind the tomatoes,onions to smooth paste.
4. heat the pan and add butter.when butter melts add cumin seeds to it
5. heat the pan and add oil then add cumin seed and leave it to pop.
6. then add chopped chillies and ginger garlic paste and saute for few minutes till the raw flavor goes off.
7. add the grind tomatoes and onions and saute it for few minutes
8. add spicy powders like turmeric powder,chilli powder,coriander powder,garam masala and mix it for few minutes.
9. add cream,cashew paste and a little amount of water and keep the flame in sim
10. add paneer and leave it to cook for 5 minutes.
11. then garnish the dish with green coriander leaves
12. serve it hot.

try this recipe and leave your feedback below in the comment box.

aloo matar masala

PEAS AND POTATOES CURRY/ ALOO MATAR MASALA

           Today I have a tasty and healthy side dish recipe for chapatti, roti, paratha and naan. It is green peas potato masala (aloo matar masala).peas are very healthy and we must include it in our diet. Peas are rich in fibre, copper, iron, vitamin B1, B6, B2 and protein contents. It also reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, stomach cancer and it promotes blood circulation.

            Instead of making the regular masala for dinner. Try this green peas potato masala. Let’s see the ingredients needed and the procedure to make it.

 

Ingredients needed:

1. Finely chopped onions- 1 cup
2. Tomato puree- 1 cup
3. Ginger and garlic paste
4. Soaked Green peas-1/2 cup
5. Boiled potatoes-4
6. Salt needed.

Spice powder:

1. Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
2. Chilli powder-1 tsp
3. Coriander powder- 2 tsp
4. Garam masala powder- 1 tsp

For the seasoning:

1. Cooking oil- 2 tsp.
2. Cumin seeds/jeera- 1 tsp
3. coriander leaves for garnishing.

Preparation:

• First boil the potatoes in the pressure cooker. Then peel of the skin and chop it to small pieces.
• Cook peas in a little amount of water.
• In a pan,heat the oil and the cumin seeds to it when hot. They will sizzle and soon turn slightly brown.
• Add onions and saute the onions till they turn light brown color. 
• Add ginger and garlic paste and saute for another minute until its raw flavor goes off.
• Add tomato puree and spice powders(coriander powder,turmeric powder,chilli powder,garam powder) and saute for a minute.
• Then add the boiled potatoes and peas, mix them well with the masalas.
• Add half cup of water and add salt to taste. 
• Once aloo matar is ready,garnish with the coriander leaves ans serve.

           Aloo matar is a great lunch, brunch or dinner dish and is perfect with freshly made puris,naan,chapati,parathas and fried Indian breads.

aval kozhukattai

AVAL KOZHUKATTAI

When the clock strikes 4 all the homemakers will be thinking what snacks to do for tea time. I have a snack recipe which is not only tasty but also healthy and it is easy too.

 The toughest job for a mom is to feed her children. kids hesitate to eat. Mainly if it is rice not even a spoon of food will go inside their stomach willingly. We have to entertain them with stories or threaten them, only then it will go into their stomach that too only half. So to balance their nutrients make them healthy snack like aval kozhukattai.

Aval (also known as poha) is flattened rice. It is rich in carbohydrates. Below is the recipe for aval kolukattai.

Ingredients:

• Aval / Poha - 1 cup
• Onions - 1 chopped finely
• Green Chilli - 2 chopped finely
• Carrot - 1 chopped finely
• Water - 1.5 cup
• Coconut - 3 tbsp grated (optional)
• Salt to taste

For Seasoning:

• Oil -  2 tsp
• Mustard Seeds / Kaduku - 1 tsp
• Cumin Seeds / Jeerakam - 1 tsp
• Urad dal / Ulundu paruppu -1 tsp
• Dry Red Chilli -1  broken into small pieces
• Asafoetida / Kaya podi / Hing - 1/4 tsp
• Curry leaves a sprig

Method:

1.Heat a pan over medium heat. Add in poha and start roasting it for few minutes till it is toasted and nice aroma comes from it. Then powder it coarsely.

2. Now heat oil in the kadai. Add all the seasoning ingredients and let it sizzle for a min.

3. Add in onions, carrots, green chilli and saute for couple of minutes.

4. Add in water and salt and bring everything to a good boil.

5. Add in the powdered poha and mix well. keep stirring till it starts leaving the sides of pan and comes together as a mass. You can add some coconut at this stage.

6. Remove it to plate and allow it to a cool a bit.

7. Once it is cooled a bit, shape into balls or ovals.

8. Heat a steamer pot or idly cooker. Place the balls on greased idly plates and steam for 8 to 10 minutes.

9. Once it is done, remove it to a plate. let it cool for couple of minutes and serve.

serve it with chutney or sambar. kids returning from school will love to have this snack.