Saunfia Paneer Tikka

·         These soft but grilled paneer tikkas coated with saunf, ginger - garlic paste, and masalas are placed in a grill and typically enjoyed with green chutney and onions.

Are also prepared in Tandoor. 

Ingredients :-

500gms Paneer

2    Tb.spoons besan

1/4 T.spoon turmeric powder

1/2 Tb.spoon ginger paste

1/2 Tb.spoon garlic paste

1/2 Teaspoon white pepper powder

2    Tb.spoon lemon juice

1/2 Teaspoon green cardamom powder

1/2 Teaspoon Saunf powder

1    cup thick skimmed milk yogurt, drained

2     medium green capsicum seeded, 1 1/2 inch squares

11/2Teaspoons chaat masala

 Few strands of saffron

 Salt to taste

Method :-

·     Wash paneer and cut paneer into 1 1/2 inch squares and half inch thickness.

·     Heat a non-stick pan, add besan and roast on moderate heat until it emits a pleasant aroma.Remove from heat and add turmeric powder.Cool and transfer to a boil.

·       Add ginger paste,garlic paste , white pepper powder , salt, 1 TBspoon lemon juice, green cardamom powder,fennel(saunf)powder, saffron and yogurt.Whisk well to make a smooth batter.

·      Add paneer cubes to the  batter and marinate for atleast an hour.

·     Thread paneer cubes and capsicum squares alternately onto skewers.

·      Roast in a tandoor grill for 5 mins till the tikkas are golden in color.

·     Alternatively, you can cook the tikkas in the oven or on a grill.

·     Remove and sprinkle with chaat masala powder and remaining lemon juice.serve with chutney of your choice.

Color Corn Bhel

Super easy Corn bhel. A healthy and quick snack loved by all.

Ingredients :-

1 Cup - fresh corn kernels

1 large onion finely chopped

1 large tomato, finely chopped

2 medium potatoes, boiled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes

2 Teaspoon chaat masala

3-4 green chillies finely chopped

2 Tb.spoon green coriander chutney

2 Tb.spoon sweet date & tamarind chutney

4 Tb.spoon fresh coriander leaves finely chopped

11/2 Teaspoon lemon juice

1  cup cornflakes crushed

 salt to taste

Method :-

·                    Bring 3 cups of water to a boil.Add corn kernels and continue to boil for 3-4 mins.Drain and remove excess water.

·                    Mix together the corn , onion, tomato, potatoes, chaat masala,green chillies, green chutney ,sweet tamarind chutney and coriander leaves.Add lemon juice, salt and toss to mix.

·                    Divide into individual servings, sprinkle cornflakes and serve immediately.

(This bhel can be made with hot or cold corn kernels.)

Corn Salad

This colorful salad truly captures the summer season. J

Ingredients :

Fresh and tender corn seeds - 2 cups

Grated carrot     -       1/2 cup

Finely cut capsicum - 1/2 cup

Finely cut cucumber - 1/2 cup

Finely cut green chillies - 2

Curry leaves - 1 t.spoon

Oil   - 1 tb.spoon

Mustard seeds - 1/4 t.spoon

Salt as required

lemon juice -1 t.spoon

Method :-

• Mix all the ingredients except oil, mustard seeds and curry leaves.
• Heat oil and add mustard seeds, when they splutter add curry leaves.
• Cool it and add to the salad and garnish with coriander leaves. 

Vegetable Manchow Soup

Manchow soup is a very popular street food in China. The aromas of ginger, mint and garlic truly awaken your senses. Delicious!

Ingredients :-

2 Tb Spoon  Finely chopped carrots

1 Tb Spoon  Finely chopped Onion

2 Tb Spoon  Finely chopped Capsicum

1 Tb Spoon  Finely chopped Cabbage

1 Tb Spoon  Oil

2  Green Chillies

2 buds Garlic

1 inch Ginger

1 Pinch White pepper

1 Pinch Ajinamoto

Salt To taste

Method:-

• Mix green chilli,garlic And ginger to make a paste (GGC)*.
• Heat oil in a pan and add GGC paste.
• Add finely chopped onion and sauté till it become transparent.
• Now add all vegetables.
• Add white pepper, ajinamoto and pinch of salt.
• Add 1 glass water.
• Now add sauces :

 Chilli sauce -   ¼ Tea.spoon

 Vinegar      -     ½ Tea.spoon

 Soya sauce -    ½ Tea.spoon

 Tomato sauce - 1 Tb spoon

 Salt To taste

• In ½ cup water add 1 Tb spoon cornflour and add to soup when it boils with continuous stirring.
• When thickens close the gas knob
• Garnish & Serve with crispy noodles.

* GGC - ginger-garlic-chilly paste.

* Mint can also be added to enhance the taste.

Tomato - Basil Soup

Tomato - Basil Soup

Soup is a great fall and winter food. Healthy soup recipes are great for lunch and dinner, and allow you to cut calories without cutting nutrients and vitamins. This tomato basil soup recipe is even great during cooler summer days when tomatoes and basil are at their height of freshness. If you love delicious soups, you will love this recipe.

Ingredients -

20-24 medium sized tomatoes

24 fresh basil leaves

2   bay leaves

20 black peppercorns

2 medium onions sliced

8 cloves garlic, chopped

2  medium carrots, roughly chopped

2  table spoons gram flour (besan)

2  tea spoons sugar

salt to taste

Method -

•  Heat a non-stick pan.Add bay leaves, half the peppercorns and onions and roast until the onions turn translucent.
• Add garlic, 3 TB spoons of water.Stir and add carrots and tomatoes.
•   Reserve 6 basil leaves for garnishing and add the rest to the tomatoes.Stir and add salt.
•  Cook on medium heat till the tomatoes soften.Add 3 cups of water and bring to boil.Cover and cook for 10-15 mins.Pass mixture through the stainer and reserve the liquid.Remove peppercorns and bay leaves from the residue and allow it to cool.Process in a blender to get smooth puree.
• Roast gram flour in another pan till fragrant.add the pureed tomatoes and mix.Add preserved liquid and adjust consistency.
• Place the pan on heat .Add sugar , salt and remaining peppercorn freshly crushed, and let the soup simmer for couple of mins.Strain and bring to boil again.
• Garnish with basil leaves and serve piping hot.