Arbi Teekha Masala

Arbi Teekha Masala

Arbi is the most common vegetable available during summers.As there are so many variations in making Arbi.
Some like to have it in simple boiled form with the Tadka of heeng and carom seeds or some people just deep fry them with dry masalas!
As i'am a little chatpati type of person so i have made this arbi tangy,spicy as well as tasty.
Cutting arbi is a little fussy work as sometimes it causes irritation and itching on hands,so better to apply some coconut oil in your hands while peeling and cutting the arbi.
As my daughter is not an arbi lover,but this kind of arbi she just loved it.As i served her this arbi with hot crispy buttery paranthas and she loved it!This is the most happiest moment when your kids starts eating vegetables without any objection :-)

As arbi is a very good for health it clears your stomach,it removes toxins in your body and detoxifies it.The most beneficial point for our beauty conscious girls are that it slow down the ageing process! 
So no more wait for the chatpati Recipe!

Please apply some oil while you start peeling the Arbis as i have mentioned above also!
Ingredients -

1. Arbi - 1/2 kg
2. Onions Chopped - 2 medium sized
3. Tomatoes grind them first - 3 medium sized
4. Garlic Cloves - 4 to 5(Finely chopped)
5. Green chilies chopped - 2 to 3 (optional)
6. Salt as per taste
7. Sugar- 1/2 tsp
8. Red chili powder - 1 tsp
9. Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
10. Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp 
11. Coriander powder - 1 tsp
12. Mango powder - 2 tsp
13. Oil for frying

Method-

1. Firstly take the arbi ,peel it and cut it into long slices.
2. Then wash them in a flowing water to remove its starch.
3. Then strain it and keep it aside.
4. Now take a wok add oil in it and heat it up.
5. Take a batch of arbi (6 to7 arbi pieces each time) and deep fry them.
6. Fry them till it turns translucent in color and take them out on an absorbent paper.
7. Same way take another batch and deep fry and repeat the process.
8. Now take a pan add 2 tsp oil and add cumin seeds in it.
9. Then add garlic ,green chilies and onions in the oil.Stir it till it changes its color.
10. Now take the the puree of fresh tomatoes and stir it for 5 minutes.
11. Then add some sugar,turmeric powder,salt,chili powder and mix it well.
12. When the masala starts leaving oil add fried arbi in it.
13. Mix it gently.
14. Now add coriander and mango powder.
15. Mix it very well for around 5 to10 minutes.
16. Enjoy your arbi with crispy paranthas.

Lapsi

Lapsi

Lapsi is a coarsely ground wheat like semolina from India!
Lapsi dish is a very special sweet dish of Gujarat and Rajasthan. It is prepared with broken wheat also known as Dalia.(porridge) 
As I'am not a Rajasthani or Gujrati but this dish is very nearest to my heart,because my family loved this dish! 
As normally nobody likes to have Porridge in my life and i used to feed them forcefully but this Lapsi was just got finished within in 20 minutes :-)

 

Lapsi can be made in kadhai but i have made this in pressure cooker as it cooks faster in pressure cooker.The color of lapsi is normally brown or cream but i have added jaggery in it.As jaggery gives a beautiful color as well as yummy taste.You can add sugar also as per your choice!

For me this dish is a total healthy option that can be consumed in your breakfast or when you are badly craving for a Dessert.The sweetness of jaggery and the fragrance of Desi Ghee is just a bliss for me!

Step by step pics are available in this recipe,so it will be easier my foodie friends to make this Lovely Lapsi Dish!

So here goes the mmm...yummmm Recipe!-

Ingredients -

Porridge - 1 cup

Jaggery 1/2 cup (you can sugar also)

Desi ghee - 3 tbsp

Chopped Almonds - 1 tsp

Raisins - 1 tsp

(you can add cashews also)

Green Cardamom - 1 to 2 pieces

Water - 2.5 cups

Method -

1. Preheat the pressure cooker over flame.
2. Add 1 tbsp ghee into it.
3. When ghee starts melting add porridge and stir continuously.
4. Cook until it gets slightly brown in color.
5. After roasting porridge add 2.5 cups of water and close the pressure cooker with lid.
6. After one simmer,turn of the flame.
7. When all steam escapes ,open the lid.
8. Peel the cardamom and powder it.
9. Add jaggery ( i have crushed the jaggery pieces)in porridge and mix it well.
10. Now add chopped almonds,raisins,cardamom powder and rest of the ghee  into it and mix all the ingredients really well.
11. Cook lapsi till the porridge and jaggery dissolves completely .
12. Lapsi is now ready ,turn off the flame .
13. Take out the lapsi in a bowl and garnish it with some nuts.
14. Enjoy your tasty Lapsi!

Rava Ladoo

Rava Ladoo
I think our lives are becoming stressful day by day,and more than that we are not able to take out our time for having nutritious healthy food!
Even growing kids are also facing this common problem,that they don't have time to eat,due to load of studies as well as extra curricular activities.
So to get rid of this I have found a quick solution,for those people who are busy in there job and have shortage of time.

I have not added any mava or sugar syrup in the ladoo and even they are without sugar but they are sweet in taste .
These Rava Ladoos are so easy to make and you can store them for at least 15 days in an air tight container.

In India now days  many women have started working,and its very difficult for them to manage their home,family as well as diet.So these ladoos can solve this problem as it will consume less time in making them.

As rava is light and desi ghee is going to make these ladoos a little heavier to satisfy your hunger ,you can give 1 ladoo daily to your children in the evening with milk and Iam sure that they will develop a good immunity power as well as energy in the body and brain as well!

So no more worries for our Dearie Mommies ! Here comes a yummy solution with a convenient  recipe of Rava Ladoo-

    Ingredients -

1. Semolina /Suji - 1 cup
2. Desi Ghee - 4 tbsp
3. Jaggery-1 cup (you can increase or decrease the jaggery according to your taste buds and needs)
4. Chopped dry fruits Like raisins,cashews and almonds.(you can chose your dry fruits according to your choice)

Method -

1. Take a wok add desi ghee in it heat it for 2 minutes.
2. Now add Rava in the ghee.
3. Roast it on a medium flame ,till it starts changing its color.
4. Now add crushed jaggery and mix it well.
5. Add dry fruits and more desi ghee in the mix.
6. You can add more ghee also if you want.
7. Now when you will find that the ghee,rava and jaggery has mixed up properly,then switch off the flame and pour the mixture on a plate.
8. Let the mixture gets cool down and after that make it in a ladoo shape and keep it in an air tight containers.
9. Your Healthy power pack ladoos are ready to relish!

Wheat Banana Bread

 Wheat Banana Bread

My favorite fruit is Banana ,as Banana is not everyone's choice of fruit but I think this is a fuss free fruit ,as you can just peel and eat :-)
This is a Super Fruit as banana provides instant energy and a power to hit the weakness in our body. Having two bananas daily in your diet will prevent you from constipation as well as healthy stomach too.
This banana bread is very easy to make and does not need any fancy ingredients ,and you can store this bread for around 6 to 7 days in your refrigerator.
You can enjoy this banana bread while having your hot tea or with some butter on it.
This banana bread  i have made in my cake tin but you can bake this in your bread tin also.

Bananas are good for bowel regularity and satiety. Adding a banana to your daily diet has an array of benefits in your body. Bananas help you reach your weight-loss goals, keep your bowels healthy, provide nutrients that regulate heart rhythm and have vitamin compounds for eye health.
I have added some Choco- Chips specially for the kids who doesn't want to eat bananas as chocolate chips is going to add taste and kids will not say "No" this healthy banana bread!
The most important ingredient i have used in this bread is whole wheat No (Maida)as 
Wheat is always good for our health!So here goes the yummy recipe-

Ingredients -

1. 1 cup wheat flour.
2. 1/2 cup brown sugar. 
3. 3 ripe  bananas.
4. 1/2 tsp baking powder.
5. 1/2 tsp baking soda.
6. 11/2 tbsp oil(you can use any vegetable oil or coconut oil also).
7. 1/2 tsp Vanilla essence.
8. 1 pinch of salt
9. 1 pinch of cinnamon powder.
10. 1/4 cup Choco - chips (you can add more also)

Method-

Preheat the oven at 200 degree for 10 minutes.

1. Firstly take a bowl add bananas and brown sugar in it.
2. Mash it with the help of a masher or you can blend it in a mixer.(make it lump free)
3. Add vegetable oil or coconut oil and mix it properly.
4. Now add vanilla essence and again mix it.
5. Now take wheat flour,baking powder and baking soda ,sieve it and add it into the banana mixture.
6. Add salt and cinnamon powder in it and mix it gently. 
7. Now take a tin or any bread maker tin and pour the mix into it.
8. Sprinkle choco-chips on the top of the batter.
9. Bake it at 180 degree for 35 to 40 minutes.
10. After 35 minutes,just check the bread by pricking up a tooth pick if it comes out clean means its done,if not then bake it again for more 5 minutes.(baking time varies from oven to oven)
11. Do not DeMould the bread for at least 15 minutes till it cools down.
12. After 15 minutes demould it and place it on a wire rack.
13. Now cut this into pieces.
14. You can store this banana bread in fridge for at least 6 to 7 days.

Buttery Chili Corn

Buttery Chili Corn

Rainy Season is on!And one of my favorites(bhutta)Corn cob is easily   available in abundance.We normally like the corn cob in a roasting way,but i have experimented in a different way with my "loving Butter". This corn cob is very easy and gives a yummy flavor of melted salted butter as well as the spiciness and tanginess of chili and lemon makes the corn mmmmm!

This is flavor full option for an empty tummy!As it satisfies your hunger and gives you nutrition also.Normally when kids comes to home after playing or coaching classes they need a healthy food but when we ask them for milk or fruits they strictly deny for this but I am sure they would say A big Yes to buttery chili corns and they are going to demand this again and again.
So here goes the buttery recipe for our children-

Ingredients -

1. Corn Cob - 2 whole
2. Water - 2 cups 
3. Salted butter - 2 tbsp
4. Lemon - 1 whole
5. Chili flakes -1/2 tsp
6. Oregano flakes - 1/4 tsp
7. Chat masala - as per taste
8. Salt as per taste

Method -

1. Firstly take corn cob and cut them in to two pieces.
2. Now take a pressure cooker add water and soak the corn cobs in to it.(add more water if needed to soak them fully)
3. Wait for 2 to 3 whistles.
4. In the mean time mix all the dry masalas .
5. Now take the corn out from the cooker .
6. Take the lemon cut it and just dab it on the masala and rub it on the corn cobs.
7. After that take the butter(at room temperature)and apply it on the corns.
8. You can sprinkle more masala again if needed.
9. Enjoy your yummy treat!

Crispy Aloo Patties

 Crispy Aloo Patties
Iam in love with potatoes as you all know!How can i forget to make my Crispy Aloo Patties and share with my foodies.
Aloo patties are normally served with dahi,sev ,onions and some green chutnies as well as red tomato chutney.These patties are crispy from outside and little soft from inside.
In India, I think all the Chatori gals and even guys are very much fond of chat and we keep looking for our favourite "chat wala bhaiya" in the evening !But now no worries ,you can enjoy your crispy aloo tikki at home with hygienic oil and fresh potatoes.

I have not added any sev or dahi in my Tikkis because having these patties with burger bun or Pav ,this will satisfy your Big Hunger!
You can have these tikkis with breads also or just you can have it with tea for small hunger.
Aloo tikki is every one's choice specially when its raining ,but we avoid going out to have chat in rainy weather,so no worries enjoy your crispy fresh patties at home only!
So here goes the recipe for all the chat lovers-

Ingredients- 

1. Boiled Potatoes - 3 to 4 medium sized
2. Bread slices - 2
3. Onions (finely Chopped)-1 medium sized
4. Finely chopped ginger - 1 tsp
5. Green Chilies-2 to 3
6. Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
7. Oil for frying
8. Cornflour powder - 2tbsp
9. Salt as per taste
10. Chili powder - 1 tsp
11. Mango powder- 1 tsp
12. Coriander powder-1 tsp
13. Pav or burger buns 
14. Salted Butter for frying the Buns 
15. Mayonnaise for Dressing 
16. Sliced Onions and Cucumber

Method -

1. Firstly take a bowl ad the boiled potatoes and crumble them properly with your hands.
2. Now take a wok add 1 tsp oil in it let it heat, add cumin seeds with chopped onions,ginger and some chopped green chilies. Saute it it for 3 to 5 minutes and switch off the flame.
3. Now add these onions in boiled potatoes .
4. Now take the bread slices cut there sides and dip them in water,squeeze it ,make it into small pieces and mix it with the potatoes onion mixture.
5. Take the cornflour powder and add it the mixture.
6. After that take all the dry masala like salt,chili powder,coriander powder,mango powder and mix it very well.
7. Divide the mixture into small medium sized patties ,you can apply some oil in your palms to avoid stickiness in your hands.
8. Heat the oil for deep frying the patties (you can go for shallow fry also but i like to have deep fried).
9. Gently place the aloo tikkis in the wok and fry them.
10. When one side of the tikkis starts turning golden ,flip them to the other side.
11. Once done,drain the excess oil and put them on an absorbent paper or towel.
12. Now for buns,take a tawa add butter on it and fry your buns.
13. At last place your aloo tikki in the bun ,put some onion and cucumber slices with mayonnaise on it ,and cover it with another bun.

Enjoy !

Chatpati Bhindi

Chatpati Bhindi
As Bhindi's are going to vanish soon,so i thought why not to enjoy one of my favorites Lady finger once more!
Lady finger is a veggie which we normally wait for it eagerly in summer season and soon when it comes ,children starts demanding for it ,after every two - three days.But I think we sometimes get bored while having this again and again.So to get rid of this boredom I have tried my hands on this different ,yummy and tasty Chatpati bhindi.

Lady finger is one of the most lovable veggie because it consumes less time and do have a good taste that everyone can enjoy this with chapati but I normally enjoy this veg with my crispy ghee wala parantha!
Yeah! Sounds tempting na?

Its really Chatpati as its having tanginess ,spiciness and of course the aroma of dry masalas!So here comes the must try recipe-

Ingredients -

1. Lady Finger - 250 grams
2. Dry mango powder - 2 to 3 tbsp
3. Red chili powder - 1 tbsp
4. Coriander powder - 2 tbsp
5. Turmeric powder - 1 tbsp
6. Salt as per taste
7. Refined oil for frying

(you can reduce or increase the quantity of masalas according to your taste buds)

Method -

1. Firstly take the lady fingers wash them ,strain them and make them totally dry with a cloth.
2. Now make a slit in it.
3. Take a bowl and add all the masalas and mix them.
4. Now take ladyfinger one by one and stuff the mixed masala in it with your hand.
5. Now take all of the bhindis and stuff them like this.
6. Now take a wok add oil in it(we will be doing deep fry ,so take the oil according to it)
7. Now when the oil will start heating add 4 to 5 ladyfingers at a time.(do not put all the ladyfingers in one go)
8. Now turn them when they will start turning crispy. 
9. Go for remaining batch also.
10. Take an absorbent paper and put your bhindis on it.
11. Enjoy your Chatpati Bhindi !