Friday, May 20, 2011

Capsicum Besan Subzi

Ingredients
Green bell Pepper 1 cubed
Red Pepper 1 cubed
Yellow Pepper 1 cubed
Besan/Gram Flour 1 cup
Ginger paste 1 tsp
Garlic 3 cloves chopped
Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
Red chilli powder 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder 1/2 tsp
Amchur powder 1/2 tsp
Garam masala 1/2 tsp
Hing/asafoetida a pinch
Oil 2 tbsp

Method
Roast besan in a pan on medium heat for few mins until light brown color
Remove and keep aside
Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and hing
Once the seeds sizzle add ginger and garlic
Stir fry for few seconds
Add all the cubed bell pepper, salt, turmeric and mix well
Cover and cook till the pepper turn soft
Add roasted besan and all spices - red chilli, coriander, amchur powder and garam masala
Mix well and cook for few mins
Serve hot with rotis/parathas

Cooking Time - 20 mins
Servings - 4

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Cabbage Subzi

Ingredients
Cabbage 3 cups finely chopped
Green peas 1 cup
Green chillies 2 chopped
Curry leaves 5
Ginger 1/2 tsp grated
Whole red chilli 1
Urad dal 1 tbsp
Chana Dal 1 tbsp
Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
Hing a pinch
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil 2 tbsp
Cilantro chopped
Fresh shredded coconut

Method
Heat oil in a pan
Add mustard seeds and let them sputter.
Add channa and urad daal and allow them to turn light golden brown.
Add hing, turmeric, red chilli, curry leaves, ginger and green chilli
Add cabbage and peas and mix well.
Allow it to cook uncovered by stirring frequently.
Once the cabbage turn soft add salt and mix well
Garnish with fresh coconut and cilantro.

Cooking Time - 20 mins
Servings - 4

Gajar Matar

Ingredients
Carrots 2 cups diced in 1/2 inch pieces
Green peas 1 cup
Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp
Whole red chillies 2
Red chilli powder 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
Coriander powder 1 tsp
Dry mango powder 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil 2 tbsp
Cilantro finely chopped

Method
Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds
Once they sizzle add whole red chillies and stir for few seconds.
Add carrots, green peas, turmeric and salt.
Cover the pan and cook on medium heat until the vegetables are tender.
Stir occasionally.
Add red chilli, coriander powder and dry mango powder
Mix well. Cook for few mins
Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.

Cooking Time - 20 mins
Servings - 3