Aloo gobi masala

Aloo gobi masala belongs to the North-indian kitchen and the Hindi name translates itself as potatoes (Aloo) and Cauliflower (Gobi) cooked with anIndian spice mix (Masala).  The first time I tasted it was in the 1980`s on my first trip to north India.  I found it delicious and here is the recipe. In the well-known Indian cuisine aloo gobi, potatoes and cauliflower are cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices. There are various different methods to prepare this meal. You can use only onions, only tomatoes, or neither onions nor tomatoes at all. The aloo gobi recipe I’m presenting today is … Continue reading Aloo gobi masala

Zucchini Fritters

Zucchini Fritters Zucchini is available in the market fast all the year round.  At first I was not clear what to do with these green veggies.  But during the years we have found out various preparation methods for zucchini, from friends, from internet, from experimenting with this vegetable with other traditional preparation methods and the like.  I must say that many of these preparations are tastier than the steamed zucchini which we tasted for the first time from a take away. Here is the preparation method for Zucchini fritters. Ingredients Zucchini 2 large ones Eggs 2 nos Bread crumbs 2 … Continue reading Zucchini Fritters

Aloo Kachaloo Chat

Aloo Kachaloo Chat Aloo kachaloo is an easy to make spicy north indian  dish of which potatoe forms the main ingredient. Ingredients  Potatoes boiled 750 gram Tamarind chutney Green chutney Sev mixture 100 gram Preparation Slice the boiled potatoes into pieces of even thickness and arrange in a plate. Sprinkle tamarind chutney evenly over the potatoes. Put the green chutney on top of it. Garnish wit mixture and coriander leaves and serve hot. How to make Tamarind chutney. How to make green chutney. Continue reading Aloo Kachaloo Chat

Karela Fodi, Bittergourd Fodi

One of the nine basic tastes, bitterness of bittergourd gives a special touch to Inidan dishes.  Bittergourd is very esteemed in Indian kichen due to its medicinal properties.  There are a lot of ways to prepare bittergourd to a delicate food or side dish the fried varieties are my favourites. Bittergourd Fodi is a Goan preparation.  I am presenting a special preparation using rice flour as marinating paste. Ingredients Bittergourd 250 grams Chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder 1/2 teaspoon Rice powder 2 tablespoon Salt to taste vegetable oil to fry Preparation Wash and dry the bitter gourds. Now slice … Continue reading Karela Fodi, Bittergourd Fodi

Beetroot Rice the simple way

Beetroot Rice the simple way Formerly, in older days beet root or simply beet was called the poor man`s vegetable.  But it is used in several ways as a delicious side dish.  Here is a tasty and simple recipe for beetroot rice.  Ingredients Rice 1 cup Beet root chopped 1 cup Onion sliced 1 nos Green chillies slit 3 nos Salt to taste Oil 2 tablespoon Preparation Cook the rice adding enough water and a pinch of salt. When half cooked remove from heat, drain and keep aside. Heat oil in a thick-bottomed pan and saute the chopped onion and … Continue reading Beetroot Rice the simple way

Alu Chapati (Potato Flatbread)

Ingredients Potato (boiled, peeled and mashed) 250 gram Whole wheat flour 500 gram Chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon Coriander leaves finely chopped 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil 3 tablespoon Butter/ghee 1 tablespoon Salt to taste Oil to fry Preparation Mix the potato, salt, chilli powder, turmeric powder and coriander leaves and mix well.  Add the wheat flour little by little and mix into a smooth dough. Add a little more water if necessary. Cover it and set aside for half an hour. Make lemon sized balls from the dough, roll the out flat  to round chapatis. Heat a … Continue reading Alu Chapati (Potato Flatbread)

Beetroot Soup

 Beetroot was considered as poor man`s vegetable for a long time.  Due to its high content of nutrients and the beautiful rosa colour the possibilities which it renders to the kitchen is to be explored and discovered. Beetroot Soup Ingredients Beetroot 250 grams Onion finely chopped 2 nos Olive oil 2 tablespoon Garlic 2 cloves Salt to taste Pepper to taste Lime juice 2 Tablespoon Sour cream to garnish Preparation Finely chop the onions and garlic and saute in oil heated in a pan. When the onion pieces reaches golden brown in colour add finely chopped beetroot pieces, salt, turmeric … Continue reading Beetroot Soup

Potato Croquettes

Potato croquettes are a simple and delicious snack which can be served as a side dish of the main menu also. Ingredients Potatoes (easy cooking or floury) 500 grams Egg yolks 2 nos Eggs whole 2 nos Butter 2 tablespoons Hard cheese grated 2 tablespoons All purpose flour 2 tablespoons Bread crumbs 3 tablespoons Salt and pepper to taste Olive oil 1 tablespoon Preparation Wash, clean, peel and cut the potatoes into medium sized pieces. Boil 2 litres of water in a large pan, add salt and cook the potato pieces fully submerged in water and simmering for about 10-15 … Continue reading Potato Croquettes

Sweet Potato Chickpea Curry.

Ingredients Sweet potato 250 grams Chickpeas 400 grams (Cooked from the tin) Coconut milk 1 cup Onion finely chopped 1 nos Garlic 3 cloves Ginger finely chopped 1 nos Curry powder 1 teaspoon Cumin powder 1 teaspoon Cinnamon powder 1/2 teaspoon Carrots peeled and diced 2 nos Bell pepper cleaned, deseeded and diced 1 cup Cherry tomatoes sliced into two 10 nos Pepper as per taste Salt to taste Preparation Heat oil in a thick-bottomed pan on medium flame and add the chopped onion and saute for a few minute. Add the chopped garlic and ginger and saute till the … Continue reading Sweet Potato Chickpea Curry.