Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Matar Paneer

A Paneer sabzi which is commonly made and enjoyed by everyone. The addition of Kasoori Methi and lemon juice add so much flavour to the dish.

Ingredients
Paneer 200 gms
Green peas 2 cups boiled
Tomatoes 4 chopped
Onions 2 chopped
Green chillies 2 finely chopped
Ginger paste 1 tsp
Garlic paste 1 tsp
Cloves 2
Cardamom 2
Bay Leaf 2
Cinnamon stick 1
Cumin powder 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
Red chilli powder 1 tsp
Coriander powder 1 tsp
Garam masala powder 1 tsp
Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Kasoori methi 1 tbsp crushed
Oil 2 tbsp + 1 tsp
Cream 1 tbsp
Lemon juice 1 tsp
Cilantro chopped





Method
Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan. 
Add onions and little salt and cook till they become translucent
Add tomatoes and cook till the tomatoes are slightly soft.
Grind this mixture into a fine paste
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan.
Add cumin seeds and let it splutter
Then add cloves, cardamom, cinnamon stick, bay leaf. Sauté for half a minute. 
Add green chillies, ginger garlic paste. Cook for a minute. 
Add onion tomato puree and mix well
Add red chilli, turmeric, coriander, cumin powder, garam masala and salt
Cook for few mins
Add peas and water and simmer on low flame for 5 mins
Add kasoori methi and paneer cubes. Let it cook for 2 mins
Add heavy cream and mix well
Cover and cook for few mins
Garnish with cilantro
Add the lemon juice after you remove off from the stove.
Serve hot with naan, parathas or rice

Friday, March 4, 2011

Sabudana Vada

Ingredients
Sabudana (sago) 1 cup
Peanuts (roasted & ground coarsely)  1/4 cup
Green chillies 3
Potato 1 boiled and mashed
Cumin seeds 3/4 tsp
Salt to taste
Lemon juice 1/2 tsp
Sugar 1/4 tsp
Fresh coriander leaves

Method
Wash sabudana properly and soak in half cup water for six hours.
Mix together sabudana, peanuts, mashed potato, cumin seeds, salt, sugar, coriander leaves, green chillies, lemon juice in a bowl.
Mix thoroughly. Add few drops of water if required.
Divide into lemon sized balls, flatten between palms of your hands.
Heat sufficient oil in a kadai and deep fry vadas in hot oil till golden brown.
Drain on absorbent paper.
Serve hot with chutney or tomato sauce

Cooking Time - 20 mins
Servings - 3