VEG PULAO ( Jhatpat Pulao )

Author : Shobha      Blog : Food Mazaa      Date : 5/22/2013 10:34:00 AM

'This pulao is so easy to make and cooked very fast in a pressure cooker we named it jhatpat pulao.. I remember when we used to go for movies this was the dish that my mom used to make when we came back. Those days eating out was not common. We would keep all the ingredients ready before we went. You can choose ant vegetables that you prefer.Ingredients:Rice ..... 2 cupsMixed vegetables ... 1 cup ( I have used carrot, beans,broccoli, potato and green peas)Tomato ...... 1 optionalGarl(...)'

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GIVEAWAY @ NIVEDHANAM

Author : Shobha      Blog : Food Mazaa      Date : 5/21/2013 11:59:00 AM

'Dear Friends,Sowmya is celebrating the First Anniversary of her blog NIVEDHANAM  with a giveaway.Check out the participation details HERE  There are going to be 10 winners !! You could be one of the lucky winners too ..Do participate in the event.'

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MAHARASHTRIAN FISH CURRY

Author : Shobha      Blog : Food Mazaa      Date : 5/20/2013 12:46:00 PM

'I tried out the Maharashtrian fish curry with the Kolhapurii masala that I picked up during my last visit to India. It was quite good but nothing  like the one Mom used to make with the freshly ground masalas at home. My dad's bua living in Kolhapur had given her the authentic masala powder recipe. I couldn't make the masala at home because we don't get all those Indian spices here. However I have shared the recipe link in the post.Ingredients:Fish -- 500 gmsGarlic .... 2 tsps (...)'

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BAKED VEGETABLES / VEGETABLE AU GRATIN

Author : Shobha      Blog : Food Mazaa      Date : 5/19/2013 11:15:00 AM

'Vegetable Au Gratin is an Italian dish made with vegetables baked in Bechamel Sauce, commonly known as White Sauce. This is not a spicy dish and perfect for kids. You can make many variations of this dish by replacing the vegetables with Corn, mushrooms, chicken, pasta, spinach etc etc... The white sauce is made with butter, flour and milk and tempered with black pepper. Today I have tried making it with olive oil for the first time and the taste was very much the same. You may use (...)'

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SINDHI TOMATO KADHI

Author : Shobha      Blog : Food Mazaa      Date : 5/19/2013 9:45:00 AM

'This is another variation of the Sindhi Kadhi with tomato puree and besan. from Homely FoodIngredients:Ripe tomatoes ... 4-5Besan/gram flour ... 2 tbsps.Green chillies .... 2-3Bhindi ........ 4-5Beans ......... 4-5Potatoes... 2-3Carrots ... 1Ginger .... 1 inch pieceCurry leaves .... 1 sprigCoriander leaves ... handfulTurmeric powder ... 1/4 tsp.Red chilli powder ... 1/4 tsp.Salt ............ to tasteJaggery or sugar .... 1 tbsp.Asafoetida........... 1/8 tsp.Cumin seeds ....... 1 tbs(...)'

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DAL PALAK ( Lentils With Spinach )

Author : Shobha      Blog : Food Mazaa      Date : 5/19/2013 9:26:00 AM

'Recipe Source - Homely FoodIngredients:Spinach ... 1 bunchToor Dal .. 1/2 cupTurmeric powder ,, 1/2 tspRed Chilli powder .. 1/2 tspAmchoor powder 1/2 tsp or juice of half lime. ( you can use Tamarind juice also )Salt ... To taste Onion ... 1 smallTomato .. 1 smallGinger .... 1 tsp (grated)Garlic .... 1 tsp (crushed)Cumin Seeds ... 1 tspMustard seeds ... 1 tspDry red chillies... 1-2Curry leaves ... 1 sprigAsafoetida ..... a pinchOil ...... 1-2 tbspsMethod:1. Wash dal and soak it(...)'

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PAV BHAJI ( Juhu Beach Style )

Author : Shobha      Blog : Food Mazaa      Date : 5/19/2013 8:13:00 AM

'This is a popular street food of Mumbai.Making it for Make My Recipes Event  @ Homely FoodIngredients:Carrots ..... 1Potato ...... 1Cauliflower... 3-4 floretsGreen peas ... handfulGreen beans ... 7-8You may add even other vegetables of your choice.Tomato puree ..... 1 cup ( 200 gms. pack )Onion .............. 1 + 1Lime ................ 1Coriander ...... to garnishOil ................ 2 tbsps.Butter ......... 3-4 tbsps.Salt ............. to tasteRed chilli powder ... 1/4 tsp. ( (...)'

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HYDERABADI VEG BIRIYANI

Author : Shobha      Blog : Food Mazaa      Date : 5/18/2013 5:27:00 PM

'This is an aromatic and flavorful rice prepartion with vegetables, spices, saffron and yogurt. This is usually served with Raita, mirchi ka salan or baghare baigan.Recipe source - Homely FoodIngredients:Rice ....  1 cupMixed vegetables .. carrots, potatoes, cauliflower, beans (use any of your choice cut into big pieces about 1 cup )Onion .... 1 sliced and fried to crispy brown.Garlic .... 1 tbspGinger .... 1 tspMint leaves .. handfulCoriander leaves .. handfulGreen chillies ...(...)'

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CHANA MASALA

Author : Shobha      Blog : Food Mazaa      Date : 5/18/2013 5:16:00 PM

'I had posted a recipe of pindi chole some time back..That is quite spicy dhaba version. Here is the simple and mild chana masala recipe from Homely Food  which is cooked with besan  replacing the onions.Ingredients: Chana ... 1 cupBesan .... 1 tbspTomato puree .. 1 tbspGrated ginger ... 1 tspTurmeric powder .. 1/4 tspRed chilli powder .. 1/4 tspAnardana powder .. 1/2 tspChana Masala powder .. 1 tspCoriander leaves ..Salt .. to tasteOil .. 2-3 tbspsMethod:1. Soak (...)'

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VADAKARI

Author : Shobha      Blog : Food Mazaa      Date : 5/18/2013 5:07:00 PM

'Vadakari is a traditional South Indian side dish, which is often made from the left-over vadas / masala vadas. I have tasted it but never tried making . Today I am trying out with meena's recipe from Homely FoodIngredients:For vadas:Chana dal ... 1 cupfennel seeds / saunf ..  1 tspRed chillies ....... 1-2Garlic cloves ... 2-3Salt ... to tasteSoak dal for 2-3 hours. Grind coarsely adding all the ingredients.Fry the vadas and set aside.For the gravy:Onions ... 1Tomato ... 1R(...)'

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TOMATO SOUP PULAO

Author : Shobha      Blog : Food Mazaa      Date : 5/17/2013 9:54:00 PM

'I came across this interesting pulao recipe made with soup in Meena's blog - Homely FoodI made some extra soup today for lunch so that I could use the rest to try out this pulao.Ingredients:Rice .... 1 cupMixed vegetables .. 1/2 cup (use any vegetables of your choice)Tomato soup ... 1/2 cupTomato puree ... 1 tbsp (optional)Onion ...... 1 smallCardamoms .... 1-2Cloves .......... 3-4Cinnamon stick .. 1 small pieceBay leaf ....... 1-2Red chilli powder .. 1/4 tsp (add more if you like)S(...)'

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BOONDI RAITA

Author : Shobha      Blog : Food Mazaa      Date : 5/17/2013 7:19:00 PM

'A simple boondi raita recipe from - Homely FoodIngredients:Boondi ..... 100 gmsYogurt ..... 200 gmsRoasted and crushed cumin powder ... 1/4 tspCrushed black pepper ...... 1/8 tspSalt ..... to tasteSugar ........ 1/2 tsp (optional)Method:1. Soak boondi in water for 10 minutes.2. Churn the curd adding all the things mentioned above.3. Drain the water from the boondi and stir it into the curd.Try My Recipes @ Homely Food WTML  Gayathri's Event @ Nivedhanams@ Jagruti's Co(...)'

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CHUTNEY PULAO

Author : Shobha      Blog : Food Mazaa      Date : 5/17/2013 7:13:00 PM

'Innovative recipe of a chatpata chutney pulao cooked with vegetables and mint sauce from - Homely FoodIngredients:Rice .......        1 cupMint chutney .. 1/4 cupMixed vegetables .. 1 cupOnion..... 1Cloves .... 2-3Cinnamon stick .. 1/2  inch pieceCumin seeds / caraway seeds .. 1 tspSalt ........ to tasteOil / GheeMethod:1. Wash and soak the rice.2. In a pan heat ghee or oil and add the cloves, cinnamon stick and cumin seeds.3. When they crackle, add the onio(...)'

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SEV TOMATO NU SHAAK

Author : Shobha      Blog : Food Mazaa      Date : 5/17/2013 7:04:00 PM

'This is a Gujrati dish which I am trying out for Meena's event , Try My Recipes -  @ Homely FoodIngredients:Sev ..... 1/4 cup ( I used Haldiram's spicy sev)Onion ..1 smallTomatoes .... 2-3Green chillies .. 1Ginger garlic paste .. 1/2 tsp each (optional)Cumin seeds .. 1/4 tspMustard seeds .. 1/4 tspTurmeric powder ... 1/8 tspCoriander powder ... 1/2 tspSalt ... to tasteSugar ..... 1/4 tsp (optional)Coriander leavesOil .... 2-3 tbspsMethod:1.Heat oil in a pan and add the cumin an(...)'

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BHINDI MASALA ( MICROWAVE VERSION )

Author : Shobha      Blog : Food Mazaa      Date : 5/16/2013 10:52:00 PM

'This is an easy microwave version sabzi..speacially when you are short of time and don't need to stand in front of the gas for cooking. The original recipe has no onion and tomato but I added them as my hubby loves it with onion. This is a kind of dish I would teach my mom as their generation never had microwave facility.Recipe Source - Homely FoodIngredients:Bhindi ... 200 gmsOnion .. 1Tomato .. 1Cumin seeds .. 1 tspAsafoetida ... a pinchTurmeric powder ... 1/4 tspCoriander powder (...)'

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KOFTAS IN SPINACH GRAVY

Author : Shobha      Blog : Food Mazaa      Date : 5/16/2013 10:10:00 PM

'One more flavourful and healthy dish with spinach / palak gravy. Make any koftas and add to the gravy.Recipe source - Homely FoodAs a kid I never liked palak dishes..but mom used to make a smiley face on the dish with cream and we ate it.happily.Ingredients:For the Koftas :Potatoes ... 3-4Bread crumbs .. 2-3 tbspsGaram masala .. 1/2 tspGreen chillies ... 1-2 (finely chopped)Amchoor powder or anardana powder ... 1/2 tspSalt to tasteOil ... to deep fryMethod:1. Boil the potatoes. Peel(...)'

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SEERO / WHEAT FLOUR HALWA

Author : Shobha      Blog : Food Mazaa      Date : 5/16/2013 9:15:00 PM

'This is a traditional Sindhi sheera recipe made in all the Sindhi homes. Whenever I make it I remember mom as she gave me tips on how to get the perfect colour and texture. This recipe is for the event - Make My Recipes @ Homely FoodIngredients:Wheat flour .. 1/4 cupSugar ........ 4-5 tbsps ( little less than 1/4 cup)Cardamoms ... 2-3Oil / ghee ... 3-4 tbspsAlmonds or pistachios for garnishing.Poppy seeds .. 1 tsp (optional)Method:1. Take oil or ghee in a pan and add the split carda(...)'

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KARELA SABZI WITH KARELA PEELS POORI

Author : Shobha      Blog : Food Mazaa      Date : 5/16/2013 7:53:00 AM

'Karelas have many heath benefits specially for people with diabetes. When you make the sabzi do not throw away the peels. They can be used in many ways. Mom made so many things with them like karela juice with some coriander leaves for the added flavour, karela peels chutney, pickle, karela peels kachris etc etc..Today I am making pooris with the peels. Saw this recipe in Homely Food.Ingredients:For the Sabzi:Karelas / bitter gourds .... 3-4Onion ................ 1Tomato ...........(...)'

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ALOO MATAR

Author : Shobha      Blog : Food Mazaa      Date : 5/16/2013 6:59:00 AM

'This is a simple sabzi which can be made in many ways adding different ingredients for variation. This combo is the most preferred one. Aloo and matar are two versatile vegetables which can also be added to any curry. I am making this with a slight variation as learnt from my mom for Meena's blog event - " Try My Recipes" @  Homely Food Ingredients:Potatoes ... 2-3 (cut into cubes or use baby potatoes)Green peas .. 1 cup  (fresh or frozen)Onion ...... 1 (chopped Finel(...)'

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DAHI VADAS

Author : Shobha      Blog : Food Mazaa      Date : 5/16/2013 6:34:00 AM

'Perfect dish for summer ! Mom always made it for us with sweet date and tamarind chutney. Adding raisins in the vada batter is mom's idea and kids always love them a little sweeter. Making for Meena's event - Make My Recipes @ Homely Food Ingredients:Urad dal .... 1 cup (soak for few hours )Yogurt ...... 2 cups or more if neededRaisins ..... handfulBaking powder ... 1/8 tspSalt ......... to tasteSugar .... little to add in the yogurt.Oil ..... to fryRoasted and ground cumin pow(...)'

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