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Prep Time:  5 minutes Cook Time:  7 minutes Yield:  4 servings (serving size: 1 cup)                     Ingredients 2 teaspoons   dark sesame oil 3/4 cup   sliced shiitake mushrooms 1/2 cup   matchstick-cut carrots 1/2 cup   sliced green onions 2 teaspoons   bottled minced garlic 1/4 teaspoon   pepper 4 cups   chilled cooked brown rice 1  large egg, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons   low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon   water 3 tablespoons   dry white wine 1/3 cup   frozen green peas Preparation Heat sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add mushrooms and next 4 ingredients; stir-fry until tender. Add cooked rice; stir-fry 2 minutes. Push rice mixture to sides of pan, forming a well in center. Add egg to center of pan, and let cook 30 seconds; toss with rice, and stir-fry until egg is cooked. Stir in soy sauce and remainin...

Gujiya Curry Savoury gujiyas served in a spicy gravy. Cooking Time: Servings:  4   Preparation Time:   Category:  Veg Ingredients FOR COVERING • Refined flour (maida) 100 grams • Salt to taste • Ghee 1 1/2 tablespoons • Carom seeds (ajwain) 1/2 teaspoon • Oil to deep fry For stuffing and gravy • Oil 2 tablespoons • Asafoetida a pinch • Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon • Coriander seeds,crushed 1 teaspoon • Green chillies,chopped 3 • Ginger,finely chopped 1 tablespoon • Crushed black peppercorns 1 teaspoon • Onion ,finely chopped 1 medium • Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon • Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon • Coriander powder 1 tablespoon • Dried mango powder 1 teaspoon • Frozen green peas,crushed 1/2 cup • Potatoes,boiled, peeled and mashed 6-8 medium • Salt to taste Juice of ½ lemon • Fresh coriander leaves,finely chopped 1 tablespoon Method To make the covering,...

Palak Aur Matar Ki Kachori Palak dough stuffed with green pea mixture, shaped into kachoris and deep fried. Cooking Time:  15-20 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  15-20 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredients • Spinach puree 3 tablespoons • Green peas 1 cup • Refined flour (maida) 1 1/2 cups • Ghee 1 1/2 tablespoons • Carom seeds (ajwain) 1/4 teaspoon • Salt to taste • Oil 2 tablespons + for deep-frying • Asafoetida a pinch • Ginger,finely chopped 2 inch piece • Green chillies,finely chopped 2 • Fennel seeds (saunf) 1 teaspoon • Fresh mint leaves,finely chopped 2 tablespoons Method Knead maida, ghee, ajwain, palak purée and salt with sufficient water into a dough. Heat 2 tbsps oil in a non stick pan, add asafoetida, ginger, green chillies and fennel seeds and sauté.Add peas, salt and mint leaves. Mix well, cool and grind to a coarse mixture. Transfer into a bowl. Divide the dough...

Broken Wheat Bean Sprouts Pulao Wholesome and nutritious, this pulao is tasty too. Cooking Time:  20-25 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  20-25 minutes   Category:  Veg -  Ingredients • Broken wheat (dalia/lapsi),soaked 1 1/2 cups • Bean sprouts 1 cup • Oil 2 tablespoons • Bay leaves 2 • Cinnamon 2 inch sticks • Cloves 4 • Black peppercorns 10-12 • Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon • Onions,thinly sliced 2 medium • Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon • Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon • Shelled green peas 1/2 cup • Fresh mint leaves 8-10 • Ghee 2 tablespoons • Fresh coriander leaves,chopped 1 tablespoon Method Heat oil in a non stick kadai, add bay leaves, cinnamon, cloves, black peppercorns and cumin seeds and sauté till fragrant. Add onions and sauté till translucent. Drain and add dalia, with red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt and mix well. Add green peas, mint leaves...

Bengali  Khichdi Bengali-style khichdi is aromatic and also laden with veggies and dal. In short, it is a flavoursome and power-packed meal. The use of crushed spices instead of whole or powdered ones brings about a significant change in the recipe – you will notice it when you prepare the khichdi. Preparation Time:  15 mins Cooking Time:  25 mins Makes 6 servings Ingredients 1 cup   rice (chawal)  , soaked and drained 1/2 cup   masoor dal (split red lentil) 3 tbsp   ghee 2   bayleaves (tejpatta) 1/2 cup  finely  chopped onions 2 tsp   ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste 1/2 tsp   turmeric powder (haldi) 1/2 cup   green peas 1/2 cup   french beans  , cut into 1” pieces 6 to 7  small  onions  , peeled 4 to 5   baby potatoes  , peeled 2 1/2 tsp  finely  chopped green chillies salt  to taste To Be Ground Into A Coarse Powder 4   cloves (laung / lavang) 2 ...

Green Peas Ambti Green peas ambti is a classic maharashtrian preparation of coarsely crushed peas and tomatoes. It uses a rich and spicy masala paste that is to be freshly prepared with onions, coconut and a traditional selection of spices. Preparation Time:  15 mins Cooking Time:  12 mins Makes 6 servings Ingredients 3 1/4 cups   green peas  , boiled and coarsely crushed 2 tbsp   oil 1/2 cup  roughly  chopped onions 2 tbsp   grated coconut 1 tbsp   coriander (dhania) seeds 50 mm  (2”) piece  cinnamon (dalchini) 1 tsp   cumin seeds (jeera) 3   cloves (laung / lavang) 3   black peppercorns (kalimirch) 6   whole dry kashmiri red chillies  , broken into pieces 6   garlic (lehsun) cloves 2 cups  roughly  chopped tomatoes salt  to taste For The Garnish 2 tbsp  finely  chopped coriander (dhania) Method Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the ...

Spicy Corn with Green Peas This is a scrumptious preparation of corn and green peas in tomato purée enlivened by a spicy onion-based masala paste. Spicy corn with green peas has a slightly rich feel due to the milk and ghee used in the gravy. Preparation Time:  15 mins Cooking Time:  25 mins Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1 1/4 cups   boiled sweet corn kernels (makai ke dane) 3/4 cup   boiled green peas 1 cup  roughly  chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp   ghee 1/2 cup   milk 1/2 tsp   sugar salt  to taste To Be Ground Into A Smooth Paste (using Little Water) 5   garlic (lehsun) cloves 1 cup  roughly  chopped onions 7   whole dry kashmiri red chillies  , broken into pieces 2 tsp   coriander (dhania) seeds 1 tsp   cumin seeds (jeera) 50 mm  (2”) piece  cinnamon (dalchini) 2   cloves (laung / lavang) Method Blend the tomatoes in a mixer to a smooth pulp. Keep aside. Heat the ghee in ...

Bread Kofta Curry The bread koftas melt in your mouth while the flavour of the bottle gourd curry lingers in your taste-buds, making you yearn for more…and more! this novel preparation is indeed a foolproof way to garner accolades from your friends and family. Serve immediately after adding the koftas. Preparation Time:  25 mins Cooking Time:  30 mins Makes 4 servings Ingredients for the  bread  koftas 6  fresh  bread  slices 5 tbsp  fresh  curds (dahi) 2 tbsp   plain flour (maida) 2 tbsp   besan (bengal gram flour) 2 tbsp  finely  chopped coriander (dhania) 2 tsp  finely  chopped green chillies a pinch of  soda bi-carb salt  to taste oil  for deep-frying Other Ingredients 1 cup   bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki) cubes 3 tbsp   oil 1/2 cup  boiled and peeled  baby potatoes  , cut into halves vertically 1/2 cup   grated onions 1/4 tsp   turmeric powder ...

Quick Green Peas Snack This quick green peas snack is very versatile and easy, making it suitable for any time, any meal! there are hints of sweet, sour, spice… an amalgam of flavours that is sure to tickle your taste-buds. Serve as a snack or as part of a meal with papadis. Preparation Time:  15 mins Cooking Time:  5 mins Makes 4 servings Ingredients 1 1/2 cups   boiled green peas 1 1/2 tbsp   oil 1/2 tsp  freshly ground  black peppercorns (kalimirch) 1/2 tsp   chilli powder 1/4 tsp   sugar salt  to taste 1 tbsp   dried mango powder (amchur) 1/2 tsp  roasted  cumin seeds (jeera) powder 2 tbsp  finely  chopped coriander (dhania) For Serving readymade  papadis Method Heat the oil on a tava (griddle), add the green peas and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes. Add all the remaining ingredients, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Serve ho...

Green Peas, Potato and Paneer Cutlet Green peas, potato and paneer cutlet is an elaborate recipe, but not difficult to make. It involves making paneer mixture, potato mixture and a green peas mixture—all of which is to be arranged properly and deep-fried. You need to set aside a bit of time to make it, but it is definitely worth doing so. Preparation Time:  30 mins Cooking Time:  30 mins Makes 12 cutlets Ingredients For The Green Peas Mixture     1 1/2 cups   boiled green peas  , lightly mashed 1 1/2 tsp   oil 1 tbsp  finely  chopped green chillies 2  pinches  soda bi-carb 2 tsp   lemon juice 1 tsp   sugar salt  to taste For The Potato Mixture 1 1/4 cups  boiled peeled and  mashed potatoes 1 tbsp  finely  chopped green chillies 1/2 tsp   turmeric powder (haldi) 1 tsp   sugar salt  to taste 2 tsp   oil For The Paneer Mixture 1/2 cup ...

Achaari Aloo Roll (wraps and Rolls) Achaar is synonymous with indian cuisine. Undoubtedly, it adds a brilliant touch to wraps too! lacing the spicy potato filling with aam aur chane ka achaar makes your tongue tingle with joy. I’m sure you’ll love it purely because of its simplicity. This recipe has to be planned in advance as the achaar has to be marinated for 3 to 4 days. Else, you can buy readymade aam ka achaar. Preparation Time:  20 mins Cooking Time:  20 mins Makes 4 rolls Ingredients For The Aam Aur Chane ka Achaar 1 1/2 cups   grated raw mangoes 1 tsp   turmeric powder (haldi) 1 tbsp   salt 1 tbsp   fenugreek (methi) seeds 1/2 cup   kabuli chana (white chick peas) 1 tbsp   fenugreek seeds (methi) powder 1 tbsp   fennel seeds (saunf) 1/2 tsp   asafoetida (hing) 1 tsp   nigella seeds (kalonji) 14 pcs   whole dry Kashmiri red chillies 1 tbsp   chilli powder 1 1/4 cups   mustard (rai / sarson) oi...