ChocoBites

Choco Bites

Are you looking for some quick hunger solution for your kids?So try out these crunchy bites for them!These chocobites are made from only two main ingredients and they are really hassle-free to make.Chocolates are always loved by our kids but they do not act as a tummy filler but these chocobites can give a good fill to your evening hunger pangs.
So if you are worried for kids that they will demand for some different evening munchies ,then not to worry for this now.Try out these chocobites and give a big smile on your munchkins :-) as you all know "Bache khush toh Mummy bhi khush :-)

 As we all know kids are always fussy eaters and we mothers are always in a dilemma that what we should make for our kids which would keep their tummy fill for at least for 1 hour.You can also give them this as a dessert after lunch or dinner.Not even kids , adults would also love them .Me a big example of this ;-P as i love to have these crunchy chocolatey bites.So here goes the recipe -

Ingredients -

1. 10 to 11 Marie biscuits (i have chosen Marie because it is very less sweet and chocolate is going to balance the sweetness)(you can also take digestive biscuits to make a healthier version)
2. Melted dark chocolate - 1 and 1/2 cup(you can take milk chocolate or white chocolate also)
3. Some coloured saunf or sprinklers
4. You can sprinkle anything like i have sprinkles some broken pieces of cashew or you can use gems also.Or else you can have it just a plain biscuit with coated chocolate.

Method -

1. Firstly take a bowl and melt the chocolate you can use double boiling method or just microwave the chocolate for few seconds.
2. Now take 1 biscuit and coat it with the melted chocolate .Do it very gently so that it does not get broken.
3. Take a fork and take out the coated biscuit and drip the excess of chocolate.
4. Now take a tray or plate and cover it with a aluminium foil.
5. Place your biscuit gently and sprinkle your choice of sprinklers.
6. Follow the same procedure for rest of the biscuits.
7. Keep the tray in fridge for 5 to 10 minutes or till it gets set.(you can keep in deep freezer also for just 5 minutes)
8. a\After 10  minutes take out your biscuits and very carefully discard the biscuits from the foil.
9. Enjoy your super crunchy ChocoBites.
10. Happy Cooking :-) 

Nawabi Mushroom Methi Malai

Nawabi Mushroom Methi Malai

Winters has already knocked our doors!Fenugreek leaves or Methi leaves is one of the most widely used green leafy vegetables specially in winters.I was from a Punjabi family and when i used to go to someones wedding in winters ,i always looked for this particular vegetable to relish it with some butter naan or tandoori roti  ;-)
Methi leaves are really good for diabetic patients and it acts like a "ram baan"means it helps to fight the level of insulin in sugar patients. .Methi is good for children also as it helps to improve the eyesight and increases the blood in our body,means it works well for anaemic kids or adults.

 Try to consume fresh seasonal methi as much as you can but sometimes we get bored of the same old boring style of making methi aloo :-D and its not an easy task to feed methi to the kids because they find it bitter in taste.So i have tried to made this type of creamy version of methi by adding mushrooms and peas also.The gravy of this vegetable is having mild flavours of light spices but the creamy texture makes it tastes"Nawabi "means a royal taste,that's why i have named this dish Nawabi Mushroom Methi Malai.I have used freshly chopped methi leaves but you can also use kasoori methi .The choice is up to you.
You can try this simple and delicious vegetable in your dinner parties or some get together also and definitely its going to be loved by all.

A totally hassle free dish which can be made quickly with few ingredients that are always available at your home.So no more worries to feed your fussy children.You can serve this sabzi with paranthas , rice or plain roti too,but my personal choice is to enjoy them with methi theplas or pooris.
So here goes the delicious and never failed recipe -

Ingredients -

1. Freshly chopped properly washed methi - 1 cup (around 70 to 100 grams)you can add more methi also.
2. Mushrooms - 1 packet (8 to 10 mushrooms)(Cut into half and boil them in water for 10 minutes and strain the water)
3. Boiled peas (1 cup)
4. 2 medium sized onions(coarsely ground it not very fine paste)
5. finely chopped garlic - 7 to 8 cloves
6. Fresh malai or cream - 1 cup
7. Milk - 2 tbsp
8. Salt as per taste
9. Red chili powder - 1/2 tsp
10. Dry mango powder - 1 tsp
11. Garam masala - 1/4 tsp
12. Refined cooking oil - 1 tbsp

Method -

1. Take a wok add oil and heat it up.
2. Add onion paste and fry it for 7 to 8 minutes till it changes its colour.
3. Now add salt,chilli powder,garam masala and dry mango powder and mix it well.
4. Stir it for more 5 minutes.
5. Add mushrooms,peas and methi in the wok.
6. Fry and mix them well for few minutes.
7. Now add malai and milk in it.
8. Wait for a good grainy thick texture by keeping it on low flame for about more 5 minutes.
9. Keep on stirring,if you are finding your gravy too thick add water (around 2 tbsp)not more than that.
10. Your quick Nawabi Mushroom Methi malai is ready to enjoy.
11. Happy cooking do try and please take your precious time to give the feedback in comments section.

Gobhi Manchurian

Gobhi Manchurian

Winters! Season of fresh cauliflowers is around the corner.We normally make Gobhi Manchurian in ball form,means a grated mixture of cauliflower with some onions and garlic made in a round shape,but i have tried my hands on cauliflower florets and believe me they were crispy,crunchy and tangy.People do make manchurian made up of minced chicken,mixed vegetable or soya manchurian too but this cauliflower one is too yum and was loved by my family.

I have added  sliced onions,capsicum and spring onions in a good quantity,as i have not made a runny sauce.This sauce is thick and i have maintained the crispiness of the vegetables .
You can try this delicious appetiser in your evening snack party or on your Special Sundays too with your family and friends.
So here goes the recipe-

Ingredients-

1. 1/2 kg cauliflower florets
2. 1/2 cup all purpose flour
3. 3 tbsp cornflour
4. 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
5. Salt as per your taste
6. Oil for deep frying

For sauce-

1. 1 cup finely chopped spring onions
2. 2 medium sized finely sliced onions
3. 2 roughly chopped green capsicum
4. 5 to 6 cloves of crushed garlic
5. 1 to 2 green chillies (slit it from between)
6. 2 tbsp chilli garlic sauce ( i have used veeba brand)
7. 1 tsp white vinegar
8. 2 tsp tomato ketchup
9. 3/4 tsp sugar
10. Salt,red chilli powder as per your taste.
11. 1/4 tsp black pepper powder
12. 2 tbsp spring onions (green part for garnishing)

Method 

1. Wash and clean the gobhi and cut it in medium florets,add them in hot water and let it rest for 5 minutes.
2. Drain the gobhi and make it dry.
3. Heat up the oil in a wok for frying the florets.
4. Now make a batter by adding Apf and cornflour together by adding salt and chili powder.Mix it well by adding little water.
5. Make a lump free flowing batter.
6. Add the gobhi florets and coat them well.
7. Now fry the florets on medium heat till they turn golden brown in color.
8. Take an absorbent paper and put the fried florets on it.

For the sauce-

1. Take a wok add 2 tbsp oil and heat it up.
2. Add garlic,chillies and onions.
3. Add spring onions and capsicum too,saute it for few minutes.
4. Now quickly add salt,chili garlic sauce and tomato ketchup and mix it well.Add sugar and chilli powder also.
5. Add white vinegar and mix it again.
6. Cook the sauce for few minutes.
7. Now take a small bowl add 1 tsp cornflour and mix it with 1 spoon of water and put this in the veggies sauce .This will make your sauce little thick.
8. Now add the florets in the sauce and mix it.Switch off the flame.
9. Sprinkle black pepper powder and garnish it with chopped spring onions.
10. Enjoy your crunchy and mouthwatering Gobhi Manchurian.

Stuffed cheese garlic bread

Stuffed Cheese Garlic Bread
Are you looking for a palatable evening snack to make your evening more special?Then this bread is perfect for your family and friends.This is a fully flavoured bread which contains herbs and the aroma of garlic butter makes it really yum!

As you all know i myself is a big cheese lover and i love to add cheese in my plate,as well as garlic and cheese both are made for each other.I have added garlic butter also to enhance its taste.

Home made garlic butter is very much better than the store bought because its fresh and  fresh garlic smells so nice.

This bread is thick in shape,has a crunchy texture from outside and soft from inside.I have put some criss cross slits on the bread so that it looks good and the cheese goes well inside the bread. 

1. So give a try to this delicious recipe and post your feedback in comments -
   Here goes the recipe-
   
   
   Ingredients -
   
   
   1. Dry active yeast - 1 tsp
   2. Luke warm water - 1/2 cup
   3. Sugar - 1/2 tsp
   For Dough-
   1. All purpose flour -  1 1/2 cup
   2. Salt as per taste
   3. Refined oil - 1 tbsp.
   4. Milk - 2 tsp for milk wash
   For filling -
   1. Grated mozzarella cheese - 1/2  cup
   2. Red chilli flakes as per your taste
   3. Oregano - 1/2 tsp
   4. Salted butter - 1 tbsp
   5. Crushed garlic - 2 to 3 cloves
   6. Black pepper powder - 1/2 tsp

   
   

   

   
   
   Method -
   
   
   Firstly take a small bowl add yeast in it, now add warm water and sugar in it and mix it well with a spoon.

   Keep it aside for 10 minutes in a warm place

   1. Now take another bowl add all purpose flour and some salt and mix it well.
   2. After that make a well in the center of the flour and add the concoction of yeast in it.
   3. Then add the refined oil also in between.
   4. Now time to use your hands. Knead the dough properly for around 10 minutes and make it in round shape of a ball.
   5. After that take a bowl grease little oil in it and keep the dough ball in it for at least 1 hour.
   6.  Cover the bowl with a cling film and keep the bowl in a warm place.
   7. After 1 hour take the bowl out and again knead it.
   8. Now take a baking tin and spread some butter on it ,to avoid sticking of the bread.
   9. Take your dough and place it in the greased tin and cover it again and keep it for another 45 minutes.
   10. Preheat the oven for 10 minutes at 200 degrees.
   11. After 45 minutes take out your tin and give a milk wash with a brush to your dough,Bake it for 20 to 25 minutes at 200 degrees.
   12. Now in the mean time take some butter and crushed garlic and add oregano flakes in it.
   13. Microwave it for few seconds and mix the melted butter properly.
   14. After 25 minutes take your bread out and let it cool down.
   15. Now make criss cross slits in your bread,and spread the garlic butter on the bread.
   16. Open the slits and add grated mozzarella in the bread.
   17. Again keep your bread on the baking tray and bake it for 5 minutes at 180 degrees.
   18. Sprinkle some chili flakes and crushed black pepper on top of the bread.
   19. Enjoy your stuffed cheese garlic bread.

cheesy Fries pizza

Cheesy Fries Pizza

Weekend without pizza is incomplete :-P 

There is nothing better than pizza on Friday night. As baking becomes your stress buster and I just love to bake something for my family specially after hectic 5 days, hectic 5 days means the same simple cooking we all do in our kitchen and it becomes boring for me ,so to overcome these blue moods I love to try my hands on baking. Baking reduces your stress and works in changing your bad mood too. So last Friday night I have baked some crunchy based pizza with a heavy loaded toppings.

When I have served this pizza to my family ,on giving a look to it they said "Wow". This cheesy fries pizza base was crunchy from outside and soft inside and the crispy fries with melted cheese was really delicious, as it got vanished with in half an hour ;-)
Its a heavy loaded pizza with pure vegetarian toppings which includes corns, capsicum ,onions and potato fries. You can make your pizza non vegetarian also by adding shredded chicken pieces or nuggets too. but this pizza is total a vegetarian delicacy.
So try out this pizza on this coming Friday and make your weekend  interesting .

Ingredients-

1. Dry active yeast - 1/2 tsp
2. Luke warm water - 1/2 cup
3. Sugar - 1/2 tsp

For Dough-

1. All purpose flour - 1 cup
2. Salt as per taste
3. Refined oil - 1 tbsp.

For Toppings -

1. Half cup boiled American corns
2. 1 medium sized capsicum (thinly sliced)
3. 1 medium sized onion (thinly sliced onion)
4. Oil - 1 tsp
5. Spices for veggies-
6. Salt as per taste , tomato ketchup -1 tsp ,dry mango powder - 1/2 tsp and black pepper powder - 2 pinches
7. French fries around 12 to 15 sticks I have used , you can add more or less according to your choice.
8. Oil for frying the fries I have used frozen fries.(you can make the fresh ones also)
9. Grated mozzarella cheese 1 cup.
10. Oregano flakes - 1 tsp
11. Pizza sauce - 2 tbsp.(for spreading on the base) 
12. Red chili flakes - 1/2 tsp

Method -

Firstly take a small bowl add yeast in it, now add warm water and sugar in it and mix it well with a spoon.

Keep it aside for 10 minutes in a warm place

1. Now take another bowl add all purpose flour and some salt and mix it well.
2. After that make a well in the center of the flour and add the concoction of yeast in it.
3. Then add the refined oil also in between.
4. Now time to use your hands. Knead the dough properly for around 10 minutes and make it in round shape of a ball.
5. After that take a bowl grease little oil in it and keep the dough ball in it for at least 1 hour.
6.  Cover the bowl with a cling film and keep the bowl in a warm place.
7. In the mean time take a wok heat it up and add oil in it. Add onions and sauté it for few minutes.
8. Now add capsicum and boiled corns .
9. Add Salt as per taste , tomato ketchup -1 tsp ,dry mango powder - 1/2 tsp and black pepper powder - 2 pinches
10. Mix it well and switch off the flame.
11. Take another wok add oil around 1 cup and heat it up.
12. Put your fries and fry them till they turn crispy and take them out on an absorbent paper.
13. Get ready with your shredded mozzarella cheese also.
14. After 1 hour, pre heat the oven for 10 minutes at 180 degree.
15. Now take your dough out from the bowl and knead it again.
16. Knead it for around 7 to 8 minutes by punching it.
17. After that take a roller and make a thick round shape like a pizza base.
18. Prick the pizza base with the help of fork in the center and sides also.
19. Keep the base gently on a baking tray.
20. Now spread the pizza sauce on the base and spread the sautéed veggies also.
21. Bake it for 20 minutes at 180 degrees.
22. After 20 minutes check the base it should be more than half cooked.
23. Now take the fries and spread it on the top of the layer of veggies.
24. Spread grated cheese also and sprinkle oregano and chili flakes.
25. Again bake it at 200 degrees for more 15 minutes.
26. After 15 minutes take the pizza tray out and start plating your palatable Cheesy fries pizza.

vegetable maggi

Vegetable Maggi

Maggi yes I know its unhealthy but easy and almost everyone's favorite too. Actually I have made this few days back and loads of foodies demanded for the recipe,so I thought to share the recipe with you.

One evening my darling choosy daughter demanded for maggi and that day she haven't had any healthy meal, so firstly I strictly denied for this but you all know about kids they sometimes gets so stubborn. So what to do now :-(  Suddenly I got an idea to make maggi little healthier then I went to the kitchen and started looking for some vegetables.

Yeah ! a mom is always a master mind and she knows how to tackle the tricky situations ;-)

This Vegetable maggi is really tempting and you can also try this for your special Sunday breakfasts. This maggi is not meant for lazy days because its not cooked under 2 minutes :-P .So try out this vegetable maggi and enjoy it with your loving family and friends.

Are you tempted to see this bowl of  yumminess? Imagine a rainy day spent with the aroma of maggi...mm...mmm .Here goes the much awaited recipe for my dear foodie friends -

 Ingredients -

1. Two packs of maggi instant noodles.
2. 1 cup of boiled American corns
3. 1 cup of boiled green peas
4. 2 medium sized capsicum(thin sliced)(you can also add red and yellow bell peppers)
5. 2 medium sized onions( finely chopped)
6. 1 medium sized carrot(finely chopped)(I have used orange one)
7. 2 Maggi masala taste maker which is inside the packets
8. Oil -1 tsp
9. Salt to be added as per taste because the taste maker contains all the spices but I wanted a mild spicy and tangy one so I have added some more spices.
10. Red chili powder - 1/ 2 tsp (optional)
11. Dry mango powder - 1/2 tsp

Method-

1. Take a wok add oil and heat it up.
2. Add onions and stir fry till they turn little pink in color.
3. Now add capsicums,carrots,corns,peas and stir it well.
4. Cook the veggies till they get little soft for around 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Now add salt , red chili powder ,dry mango powder and mix it well.
6. After this add 2 cups of water and add maggi in it.
7. Add more water if needed otherwise skip the step.
8. When you will find that your maggi is cooked up ,then lastly add taste maker in it.
9. Stir it again for few minutes.
10. Your yummy Masala Vegetable maggi is ready to enjoy.
11. Happy Cooking.

bombay style tawa cheese sandwich

Bombay Style Tawa Cheese Sandwich

As we all know how important breakfast is.Its the most important part of our meal in our diet.Morning meals keeps us energetic and happy through out the day,so we should never skip our breakfast.
My daughter is not habitual in consuming her breakfast at the time of going to school,so i prefer to give her a glass full of milk mixed up with bournvita ,some almonds and 1 digestive biscuit to fill her tummy and energy also.
But my husband is not too fond of taking breakfast,but i always try that before going to his workplace i would feed him something,as i told you breakfast is an important meal.So his habit is developed as he always takes his breakfast.Good Boy Na ;-) 
But sometimes we get bored of eating the same healthy breakfast like oats,cereals,paranthas or fruits.So on Sundays my family gets a break by eating these yummy Bombay Style tawa cheese sandwiches.Change is always good na?

These sandwiches are easy and quick to make.This sandwich is very much famous in Mumbai earlier known as Bombay.These sandwiches are filled up with the goodness of mashed potatoes and some spices.I have roasted the bread on tawa with some salted butter and this makes the sandwiches crispy and more tasty.You can also try grill method but i like this tawa roasted one method.You can also give these sandwiches in your kids tiffin and they would definitely love them.
In evening we feel little hungry so give a try to these Tawa cheese sandwiches with a hot cuppa of tea or coffee and some goodies like chips and cookies..sounds yum na :-D 
So here goes the crunchy crispy recipe of Bombay Style Tawa Cheese Sandwich-

Ingredients -

1. Mashed Boiled potatoes - 2 potatoes
2. Chopped onions - 1 medium sized
3. Thin sliced capsicum -1 medium sized
4. Bread slices 
5. Butter - 1tsp
6. Grated Mozzarella cheese to sprinkle on top of the sandwiches.
7. Salt as per taste
8. Dry mango powder - 1/2 tsp
9. Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp
10. Crushed black pepper according to your taste
11. Chili flakes (optional)
12. Oregano - 1 tsp

Method -

1. Take the boiled potatoes and mash it properly.
2. Add onions and capsicum.
3. Now add salt,pepper powder,mango powder,cumin powder and mix it well in the mixture.
4. Now heat up the tawa and put some butter on it.
5. Now take one bread slice and spread the mixture evenly on the bread and cover the bread with another slice.
6. Put the breads on tawa on low flame and roast it from both the sides.
7. Now press the breads with a flat spatula gently to make them crispy.
8. When you will find the bread has changed its color flip it to other side.
9. Your sandwich is ready.Cut them from between.
10. Now grate some mozzarella cheese and sprinkle some oregano and chili flakes on the breads.
11. If you find your cheese is not melted up then put your sandwiches in microwave for 30 seconds.
12. Your crispy Bombay Style Tawa Cheese Sandwiches are ready to enjoy.
13. Happy Cooking.