Soya bean curry-the awesome veggy treat !

Soya bean is a good source of protein.Soya bean processed in this way is very convenient to cook and consume.This can be a very easy to cook , quick item for busy housewives who care for their child's nutrition intake.

Ingredients: Soya bean chunks(250gms.), poatato(1 medium sized , chopped nicely), onions (2 medium sized chopped finely) , tomatoes(2 medium sized chopped), cumin powder (2 teaspoon), capsicum (1/2 pc. grated),coriander powder (2 teaspoon),turmeric powder (1/2 teaspoon), chilli powder (1 teaspoon), ginger garlic paste(1 teaspoon) ,green peas (20gms.)battered curd(5-6) teaspoons, green chillis(2 pcs.), salt for taste, dhania leaves for decoration purpose.


Procedure:Boil the soyabean chunks in water for 7 mins.Put 2 teaspoon salt to it during boiling.Check with the help of a fork if the soyabean has been soft.When it is soft enough strain the water from it and allow it to dry.Heat oil in a container and dash the onions , tomatoes in it.When the vegetable becomes a little soft, add ginger garlic paste to it.Add the cumin powder, coriander powder , chilli powder, salt to the mixture . Add the battered curd to it.Use a spatula to mix the entire content.Add the green peas and cook it to be a little soft along with other vegetables.Add the grated capsicum to the content for ultimate taste and flavor.Add the already boiled soyabean chunks to it . Put about 1/2 cup water to make the content a thick gravy.Slit two green chillis from between and put into the content.Before removing it to a serving bowl, decorate with chopped dhania leaves.
You can serve this palatible dish with paranthas, jeera rice, steamed rice.A very good source of protein, feels like meat chunks in mouth, soya bean is really excellent for its quick cooking capacities.Modern day women always keeps a packet of soya chunks at her kitchen.A great combination of protein and vitamin substitutes, this dish can be a great value in terms of nutrition.

Cauliflower korma- a wonder to simple cauliflower!

Cauliflower korma is wonderful combination of cauliflower and curd. This can be called a fusion dish.Veg. eaters who are following simple menu day after day can try this innovative cuisine for a change and experimentation of culinary delight.

Ingredients: Cauliflower (350 gms.), onions(grated 2 pcs.), black pepper (10 seeds approx.), curd(50 gms. battered), milk (1/2 cup),cashew nut paste(4-5 teaspoons), green peas(20 gms.) capsicum(grated 1 small size), green chilli(2 nos.), ginger paste ,bay leaf (2 nos.) ghee (2 teaspoons), potato ( 1 small grated), salt acc. to taste.

Procedure:Boil the cauliflower in water for about 7 mins.This is mainly to soften the vegetable.Drain the water and dry up the cauliflower.Heat oil in a container.Add the cauliflower in it , make sure that it is fried well from all sides . Remove the cauliflower with the help of a spatula and keep aside.Care should be taken that while frying the cauliflower should not burn or turn brownish from either sides.Cook the grated potatoes also and remove , keep aside for further cooking. Dash the grated onions in it. Add black pepper , bay leaves and red chillis in it while the onions are being cooked.Add ginger paste to it.Add the green peas and the cashew nut paste to it.Add the required amount of ghee for a wonderful essence.Add the battered curd along with milk in the container.Add the cauliflower and potatoes to it.Cauliflower and potatoes were already semi cooked.One main point of consideration is that the vegetables should not be over cooked neither should change the color.Add the grated capsicum and green peas to it.Add green chillis, salt acc. to taste to the dish , cook for about 10-15 mins just before turning off the gas.Remove the content to a serving bowl and serve to your guests/family.
The best combination with this type of preparation is naan/parantha/puri/jeera rice.Korma is basically a Mughlai preparation , and cauliflower is a veg item. This fusion dish will really win the hearts of many.Keep your family and friends spell bound by your cooking skills.

Yummy Pizza-now at your home

Pizza is a dish which in one word sounds yummy to each and every person of all ages.We spend a lot of money in the restaurants for pizzas , but truly speaking, making pizzas is not tough.At least for children to enjoy yummy dishes , pizza is the best choice.

Ingredients: Pizza bread ( 1 big size), tomato spread (6 teaspoons), Onion(1 finely grated), tomato(1 finely chopped), boiled corns( 10 gms.), Mozzarela cheese (150 gms.).


Procedure: Take the pizza bread and evenly spread the tomato paste.One can buy tomato paste in the market, else tomato puree mixed with salt will also do.Spread the onions and tomatoes over the pizza .Spread the boiled corns over it. Take the mozzarela cheese in and grate with the help of grater . Must take the grater and the cheese evenly all over the pizza. Rather best is to grate the cheese above the pizza.Grating should be even till it covers the pizza.When it is complete place the pizza bread in the microwave and keep for 3-4 mins.Remove from the microwave and it is ready to be served hot.Non vegetarian people can give a toppings of chicken, mushroom  as one's choice.

In cases if you want to celebrate your child's birthday at home, pizza can be a great choice.I guarantee you, sit down with calculator in your hand you will see a great cost savings.So, no more pizza from Pizza Hut but from your kitchen.......same taste , even yummier.

Bread Pulao- A yummy treat with tea!

Bread Pulao is a quite easy to make evening snacks that can be prepared from simple ingredients which are always available in one's home.Very convenient for busy mothers and working women to prepare this recipe.This can be a very delicious lunch item for children.

Ingredients:Bread (1/2 pound), cauliflower (50 gms.), green peas (20 gms.), capsicum(1 small size grated), tomato (1 medium size grated), onion(1 small size grated), carrot(1/2 pc. cut into small chunks), cashew nut & raisins(about 10 gms),ghee (1 teaspoon), dhania leaves(for decoration purpose), sugar ( 2 teaspoons), salt acc. to taste.

Procedure:Take bread and crumb it to pieces with the help of your hands.Can use little water to make the bread soft.Keep it aside.Heat oil in a container and dash cauliflower, carrot, capsicum to it. Cook until the vegetables becomes soft.Add onions , tomatoes to it.Care should be taken that the vegetables should not become brownish or burn out.Add the softened bread to the mixture. Add cashew nuts and raisins to it.Add the sugar to it and minimum amount of salt.Mix the entire content nicely with the help of spatula.You can add little ghee (about 1 teaspoon) to it for a nice flavour.Remove the entire content in a serving plate and decorate with dhania leaves .
This can be a quick recipe for  children lunch boxes, provided all vegetables can be cut before hand and kept in refrigerated condition overnight.Life can be easy and enjoyable with simple innovations.

Mashed Brinjal fried(baingan bharta)....really delicious veggy treat!!

Baingan Bharta is a very delicious veg treat , specially popular in Northern India.When vegetables are farm fresh veg. treats are real mouth watering.Various parts of India specially Punjab observed 'green revolution' , and proves that real veg. treat is beyond meat eaters imagination.Lets see the method of preparation.

Ingredients:Big brinjal (2 pieces), onions grated(2pcs.), tomatoes (2 pcs. grated), ginger garlic paste ( 1 teaspoon ),1 egg scrambled (optional),green peas ( 20 gms.), green chillis(2-3 pcs.), cumin powder (2 teaspoons), coriander powder (2 teaspoons),chilli powder(1 teaspoon),turmeric powder (1/2 teaspoon) , salt acc. to taste.

Procedure: Procure farm fresh big sized brinjals from the market, slit from in between and put it on oven for roasting.The roasting should be done for 25- 20 mins. and both sides should be done equally till the skin of the brinjal becomes dark, thick and the inside becomes soft enough. Use a spoon to check if the flesh of the brinjal is soft and ready.Remove it aside and allow to cool down.After 2 mins. use our hands to peel off the skin , which becomes brittle after roasting and cooling.Repeat the same process with two brinjals.Mash the soft flesh part of the brinjals with a spatula or even with your hands.You will  get an  even mixture of mashed brinjals. Heat oil in a container and dash the grated onions, tomatoes in it.cook till the vegetables get soft. Add the ginger garlic paste, cumin powder, coriander powder ,turmeric powder,chilli powder.Add salt acc. to taste.Add the green peas and mix well. Green peas will give both nutritious values and a good look to the dish Add the mashed brinjals to it and mix well with the help of a spatula.For best results you can add scrambled eggs to this mixture to make it even delicious.Though this is an an optional step and vegetarian people can stick to strictly veg. specification. Add green chillis slit in between on the mixture and add fresh dhania leaves for a mind boggling farm fresh essence. Remove the content to a serving bowl. You can serve it with chapattis, puri.

Vegetarian cuisine can be delicious.A pick of fresh vegetables can even add taste, nutrition to the dish you cook.Vegetarian menu is very good for people suffering from diabetes and uric acid in blood stream.So, it's a suggestion to the vegetarian cooks that explore food, explore permutation-combination,and get the real spice from life.

Chicken Hariyali- a different experience to chicken!

Chicken Hariyali is an exclusive experience to enjoy chicken.The green color adds glory to the dish. This dish is popular in Punjab and other parts of Northern India .This is not a regular item of chicken , but tastes yummy when prepared with great care abd expertised hand.

Ingredients: Chicken (250 gms cut into small pieces),onions (grated 2 pcs.), tomatoes(grated 2 pieces), green peas(20 gms, but it's optional) ,cumin powder(2 teaspoons), coriander powder (2 teaspoons), chilli powder ( 1 teaspoon), garam masala powder (1 teaspoon), curd ( battered 50 gms,), ginger garlic paste(1 teaspoon), Palak (about 4 bundles , normal size that is available in the market).

Procedure: Wash palak nicely under water and boil for 10 mins.Drain the water as it is considered to contain the impurities, chemicals , germs that gets contaminated from the market.When cooled down, you can grind in the mixer grinder to get an even paste.Keep it aside.Marinate the chicken with curd, ginger garlic paste for about 30 mins.Heat oil in a container and fry the marinated chicken till it get nicely cooked and soft.For this preparation, the chicken should be boneless and cut into evenly shaped pieces.After the chicken is cooked remove and keep aside. Dash the grated onions and tomatoes in the container and cook till it becomes a paste.Add ginger garlic paste , cumin powder , coriander powder to it till it takes a nice color and consistency.I have added green peas for a better result but that depends on oneself and individual's taste buds whether to add it or not.Add the palak paste to it.Add the battered curd to give it a thick texture and taste.Add the cooked chicken.With the help of a spatula mix the entire content till it gets a uniform green color all over and the chicken mingles with the green paste.Just before removing add garam masala paste to give the ultimate of essence .
The luscious taste of palak along with soft chicken altogether gives a thrilling  taste. This enjoyable meal can be enjoyed with chapati, tandoori roti, naan .This is a very nuritious and delicious treat as it gives you proteinoceous as well as vitaminous values.Anyways chicken cooked along with vitamins gives a wholesome diet.You are sure to give your family the perfect diet.

Chola Bhatura-Yummy treat for family dinner!

Chola Bhatura is a delicious , tongue licking treat for one's family.Chola Bhatura is a very popular street food available in all parts of India.Delicious and interesting in preparing , let me share my experience with you.

Ingredients: Maida(white flour 300gms.),  yeast 1/2 teaspoon,salt acc. to taste, kabuli chana( 200gms.) soaked overnight along with little baking soda to make it bigger size by expansion),onions grated ( 2 big size), tomatoes grated ( 2 big size), cumin powder (1 teaspoon), coriander powder(1 teaspoon), dry mango powder (1 teaspoon), chilli powder (1 teaspoon),{in case if someone uses chola bhatura special spice available in the market can use in determined percentage as per instructions written in the packet}, garlic ginger paste(1 teaspoon), garam masala powder( 1 teaspoon).

Procedure: Boil the soaked kabuli chana for 25 mins in pressure cooker.The chola already becomes soft and fluffy which resulted from soaking overnight with baking soda in it.Put a little salt while boiling the kabuli chana.After boiling check with a spoon, press to see if the chola is really soft or not.Keep it aside.Heat some oil in a container.Add the chopped vegetables like onion, tomatoes in it.Cook till the vegetables becomes soft. Add cumin powder, coriander powder, dry mango powder, chilli powder, ginger garlic paste in it.Mix the content very well with the vegetables.It starts emitting a nice essence , which starts enhancing your appetite.After the mixture is cooked for about 1 min. then add the chanas to it and start mixing with a spatula.The entire content takes a nice reddish brown color, as a result of the mixture of various spices.Check the salt and add further if required.Put garam masala to it just before finishing the cooking process.Your chola masala is ready.

Make a dough of maida with required water, salt and minute amt. of oil(1 teaspoon). Mix it nicely using your hands and put yeast powder to it.Keep the entire content for 30 mins.Close it with a lid.Yeast helps the mixture to be fluffy enough by oxygenation process. The more you use your hands to mould the better is the mixture .After 30 mins you can make small balls out of the entire mixture.Use a chapati roller to make equal rounds. While rolling the doughs you may have to use little oil in it.I will advise to use brush while applying oil on the dough to make the rolling even smoother.After the rounds are made then it is ready to fry.Heat oil for 2 mins. and carefully release the rolled doughs to it.You will see beautiful fluffy bhaturas coming up in the kadhai.

Now the chola and bhatura is ready. Serve it with salads-onions, tomatoes, carrots or vegetables of your choice.For best tantalizing effect apply 2 drops of fesh lime juice on the chola masala.I bet you will never forget the taste.Home cooking avoids ill health of your family members as the oil used is of superior quality compared to the restaurants.So, eat healthy , stay healthy , enjoy food and enjoy life.