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Paneer Mushroom Paneer and mushrooms make a delicious combination. Cooking Time:  20-30 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  15-20 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredients • Paneer (cottage cheese) 150 grams • Mushroom,quartered 200 grams • Oil 2 tablespoons • Onions 3 medium • Tomato 1 medium • Salt to taste • Green capsicum 1 medium • Pineapple slices,tinned 3 • Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon • Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon • Coriander powder 1 teaspoon • Ginger paste 1 teaspoon • Garlic paste 1 teaspoon • Tomato puree 2 tablespoons • Garam masala powder 1/2 teaspoon Method Heat oil in a non stick pan. Thickly slice onions. Roughly chop tomato. Add onions to the pan and saute for 1 minute. Add mushrooms and salt, toss and cook. Cut capsicum to small pieces. Cut cottage cheese into small cubes. Cut pineapple into small cubes. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and cori...

Poached Eggs With Chickpeas Eggs poached on a bed of spicy chickpea mixture in the oven. Cooking Time:  20-25 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  10-15 minutes   Category:  Non Veg Ingredients • Eggs 4 • Chickpeas (kabuli chana),soaked and boiled 1/2 cup • Tomato 1 medium • Oil 2 tablespoons • Onion ,finely chopped 1 medium • Garlic,finely chopped 1 teaspoon • Pickled jalapeno peppers,sliced 1 small • Tomato puree 1 tablespoon • Salt to taste • Cumin powder 1/4 teaspoon • Red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon • Crushed red chillies 1/4 teaspoon • Parsley,chopped 2 tablespoons • Paneer (cottage cheese) 50 grams Method Puree tomato. Heat oil in a non stick pan, add onion, garlic, pickled jalapeno, tomato puree and saute till fragrant. Add chane, add readymade tomato puree and mix Preheat oven to 200° C. Add salt, cumin powder, red chilli powder, crushed red chillies and 1 tsp pa...

Omelette Curry Whenever there is leftover omelette, do make this wonderful curry. Cooking Time:  15-20 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  15-20 minutes   Category:  Non Veg Ingredients • Eggs 5 • Oil 4 tablespoons • Onions,chopped 3 medium • Salt to taste • Red chilli powder 1 1/2 teaspoons • Green chillies,chopped 3 • Cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon • Ginger-garlic paste 1 1/2 tablespoons • Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon • Coriander powder 2 teaspoons • Cumin powder 1 teaspoon • Tomato puree 1/2 cup • Salt to taste • Coconut milk 1 cup • Garam masala powder 1/2 teaspoon • Fresh coriander leaves,chopped 1 tablespoon Method Heat 2 tbsps oil in a non stick pan. Break eggs into a large bowl and beat with a hand blender till frothy. Add half the onions to the pan and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add salt, ½ tsp red chilli powder and half the green chillies to the eggs and beat ...

Baked Bean Enchiladas Some delicious enchiladas baked with mozzarella. Cooking Time:  15-20 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  10-15 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredients • Baked beans 3/4 cups • Corn tortillas 6 • Olive oil 1 tablespoon • Cooked rice 1 cup • Fresh coriander leaves,chopped 2 tablespoons • Green capsicum,chopped 1 medium • Mozzarella cheese as required Tomato sauce • Olive oil 1 tablespoon • Onion ,sliced 1 medium • Garlic,chopped 6 cloves • Tomatoes,pureed 3 medium • Red chilli flakes 1 teaspoon • Mixed herbs 1 teaspoon • Sugar 1 teaspoon Method Preheat oven to 180°C. Heat the tortillas lightly in a non stick pan. Heat 1 tbsp oil in another non stick pan. Add onion and saute for 1 minute. Add garlic and saute till soft. Add fresh tomato puree and mix well and continue to saute. Add red chilli flakes, mixed dried herbs, salt and sugar and mix...

Tinda Aur Saunf ki Subzi Eaten with rotis and curds, this easy-to-make and aesthetically seasoned subzi makes for a tasty and balanced meal. Preparation Time:  5 mins Cooking Time:  6 mins Makes 2 servings Ingredients 1 1/4 cups  peeled and sliced  round gourds (tinda) 1 tsp   fennel seeds (saunf) 1/2 tsp   cumin seeds (jeera) powder 1/2 tsp   coriander (dhania) powder a pinch of  turmeric powder (haldi) 1/2 tsp   nigella seeds (kalonji) 1/2 tsp   chilli powder 2 tsp   oil a pinch of  sugar 1/4 cup   mava (khoya) salt  to taste To Be Blended To A Tomato Purée 1/2 cup   blanched and chopped tomatoes 3/4 tsp   fennel seeds (saunf) 2   green chillies Method Combine the oil, fennel seeds, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, nigella seeds and chilli powder in a microwave-proof bowl. Mix well and microwave on high for 1 minute. Add the prepared tomato purée, salt and su...

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 ...

Paneer Makhani A favourite with most people while eating out at any punjabi restaurant! paneer makhani as the name suggests is a very rich subzi from the lap of punjab. It uses one of punjabi cuisines most loved ingredients butter. In traditional punjabi houses, the women folk make pure white butter from thick creamy milk. The liquid that is left over after the butter has been removed is very delicious and cooling and makes a tasty drink. Soft paneer chunks are dunked into a rich tomato based gravy, a must try for all paneer lovers! Preparation Time:  15 mins Cooking Time:  25 mins Makes 4 servings Ingredients For The Gravy 2 cups   chopped tomatoes 1 cup   sliced onions 1/2 cup   cashewnuts (kaju) 4   whole dry kashmiri red chillies  , broken into pieces Other Ingredients 3 tbsp   butter 2 tsp   garlic (lehsun) paste 25 mm  (1”) piece  cinnamon (dalchini) 3   cloves (laung / lavang) 2   cardamoms  (e...

Soya Aur Gobhi ki Bhaji   Microwave Recipe Try this tasty bhaji, which is made with healthy soya granules and grated cauliflower, cooked in the microwave. It tastes best when eaten steaming hot. Preparation Time:  10 mins Cooking Time:  5 mins Makes 2 servings Ingredients 2 tbsp   soya granules 1/2 cup   grated cauliflower 2 tbsp   onion paste 1/2 tsp   ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste 1/2 tsp   cumin seeds (jeera) powder 1/2 tsp   coriander (dhania) powder 1/4 tsp   chilli powder 1/4 tsp   turmeric powder (haldi) 1 tbsp  ready-made  tomato puree 2 tbsp   milk 1 tbsp   oil salt  to taste For The Garnish 2 tsp   chopped coriander (dhania) Method Combine the soya granules with ¼ cup warm water in a bowl and soak for 15 to 20 minutes till soft. Drain and keep aside. Combine the oil, onion paste and ginger-garlic paste in a microwave-proof bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute. ...

                             Spicy Potato A fiery combination of spices, dominated by the exclusive taste of poppy seeds, cumin seeds and dry coconut, adds a special touch to this dish. Preparation Time:  10 mins Cooking Time:  11 mins Makes 4 servings Ingredients For The Paste 2 tbsp   oil 1/2 cup   sliced onions 2 tbsp  grated  dry coconut (kopra) 1 tbsp   coriander (dhania) seeds 1/2 tbsp   cumin seeds (jeera) 1/2 tbsp   poppy seeds (khus-khus) 2   cloves (laung / lavang) 1  stick  cinnamon (dalchini) 4 to 5   peppercorns (kalimirch) 4   whole dry kashmiri red chillies 1   bayleaf (tejpatta) 4   garlic (lehsun) cloves Other Ingredients 2 cups  boiled and peeled  potatoes  , cut into halves 1 tbsp   ghee salt  to taste 1 cup  fresh  tomato pulp For The Garnish 2 tbsp  finely ...

Hare Mutter ki Curry Mein Aloo   Microwave Recipe Green peas take on a new avatar, forming the gravy for this innovative dish. Beware, the bowl will be empty even before you know it! Preparation Time:  10 mins Cooking Time:  4 mins Makes 2 servings Ingredients 1/2 cup  cooked  green peas puree 1/4 cup  cooked and diced  potatoes 1/2 tsp  finely  chopped green chillies 1/4 tsp  finely  chopped ginger (adrak) 1 tbsp  ready-made  tomato puree 1 tbsp  finely  chopped tomatoes 1/2 tsp  punjabi  chole masala 1/2 tsp   chilli powder 1 tbsp   oil salt  to taste For The Garnish 1 tsp   chopped coriander (dhania) Method Combine the oil, green peas purée, green chillies and ginger in a microwave-proof bowl and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Add the tomato purée, tomatoes, punjabi chole masala,chilli powder, potatoes, salt and ¾ cup of water, mix well and microw...