19 April, 2014

Indian Food Recipe: Palak Paneer

Palak Paneer Palak Paneer is a north Indian dish , especially made in Dhabas .Dhabas are mini restaurant on the highway especially found in the north of India the best ones being in Punjab. According to nutritionists Palak and Paneer is an excellent combination of proteins and vitamins. It is also an extremely tasty combination. Ingredients 1 bunch Palak. 2 tomatoes large. 2 tbsp. ginger garlic paste. 1 tsp. dhania powder. 1 tsp. jeera powder. 1 onion 3 green chillies 200 g Paneer. Salt to taste. 2 tbsp. oil or butter. To garnish 1 tbsp. of cream. Methodology Blanch the spinach in hot water Keep it covered for 10 mins When done, blend it with green chillies and water to make the Palak pulp. Boil the tomatoes. Remove the skin and make tomato pulp by grinding in a mixer Heat oil/butter , put onions and when they turn brown add the ginger garlic paste Add the masalas and tomato pulp Now add the Palak pulp and salt. Cover and cook for 7-10 minutes Add the Paneer pieces and turn off the flame Garnish with cream and serve with roti.  

18 April, 2014

Indian Food Recipe: Halwa Poori

Halwa Poori Recipe Poori Halwa is a popular vegetarian dish. The combination of both gives a scrumptious taste to every light meal, snack or lunch. Served in small portions this duo can be largely served during occasions or festivals. Ingredients:- For making Halwa 1 Cup- Rava (semolina) 1 Cup- Sugar 1 Cup- Milk 1.5 Cup- Water 1 gram- cardamom powder Dry fruits (if preferred) Pinch- Saffron 2 tsp- Ghee (clarified butter) For making Poori 3 cups- Wheat flour 2 tsp- Oil To taste- Salt Method For Halwa- In a deep vessel, roast semolina for 2-3 minutes on low flame Add ghee and then roast again for 4 minutes on medium flame Stir the Rava well and keep it aside in a dish. Now in the same vessel, add milk, sugar and water. Add Cardamom powder, saffron and dry fruits and bring the mixture to boil on low flame. Stir the Rava continuously to avoid lumps. When the mixture forms a solid mass consider it as done and well roasted. You can use dry fruits for garnishing and then serve with hot pooris.  For Poori- In sieved flour add salt and oil. To make dough add water to knead. From the dough make small balls and make into discs measuring 8 centimeters. Deep fry them until they are golden brown. Serve with the Halwa.

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