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Kadhai Bhindi aur Aloo (Stir fried Okra with potatoes)
Ingredients: 400 gms bhindi (okra); washed, dried and cut vertically into two pieces, 3-4 small potatoes; cut into long pieces and parboiled, 4-5 cloves of garlic; crushed, 1 large onion; halved and sliced, 2 tbsp tomato puree or tomato ketchup, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1 1/2 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves), Salt to taste, Oil for [...]
Continue reading...Yogurt and Mustard Sauted Potatoes
Friday, June 12, 2009
This is the simplest recipes of all that I have prepared so far. It takes less than 3 minutes to prepare. Fried potatoes with a tangy and sour taste of mustard and yogurt. Both blend well to give the bland potatoes a tingling flavor. Ingredients: 4 medium size potatoes; halved and then sliced into long pieces, 1 tsp [...]
Continue reading...Aloo Methi (Potato Fenugreek Vegetable)
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
A simple yet delicious and not to forget healthy vegetable recipe. Potatoes and fenugreek flavored with cumin, garlic, chillies, onions and tomatoes. A recipe that does not take much cooking time and is ideal for all you working ladies to carry in your lunch boxes. Ingredients: (Serves 3-4) 1 bunch of methi (fenugreek) leaves; cleaned, washed and coarsely chopped, 2 [...]
Continue reading...Baked Cheese Potato Cups
Friday, February 20, 2009
Ingredients: 2 large potatoes; washed and scrubed (leave on the skin if not very dirty), 1/3 cup sour cream, Shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, Some fresh parsley; chopped, Salt, paprika and pepper to taste, 2 tbsp butter. Method: Pat dry the potatoes and bake them in the oven at 350° F (175° C) for around 45 minutes or till they are cooked. [...]
Continue reading...Broccoli and Potato Soup
Monday, January 5, 2009
Ingredients: 250gms broccoli florets, 2 small potatoes; boiled, (avoid in case of a diet soup) 250gms onion; finely chopped, Few pods of garlic; finely chopped, 1/2 cup fresh cream; beaten well, (avoid in case of a diet soup, use thick yogurt instead) 2 tbsp almonds flakes; roasted if you like, (optional) 2 tbsp olive oil, Salt and pepper to taste, Vegetable stock or water. Method: Blanch [...]
Continue reading...Dum Aloo
Monday, November 3, 2008
I cooked this ‘Dum Aloo’ this Diwali and all of us just loved it. It is a simple and awesome recipe prepared from most common ingredients. Ingredients: 12 baby potatoes, 2 small onions, 1 large tomato; pureed, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp jeera powder, 3/4 tsp garam masala, 2 bay leaves (tejpatta), 2 cloves (laung), 3-4 peppercorns [...]
Continue reading...Tikha Chana Alu (Spicy Chickpeas and Potatoes)
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Ingredients: 250 gms red chana (red gram or chickpeas); soaked overnight. 3 large potatoes; boiled and diced, 1 tsp rai (mustard seeds), 1/4 tsp heeng (asafoetida), 2 tbsp red chilli powder, 1 1/2 tsp dhania-jeera (coriander-cumin) powder, Salt to taste, 1/2 tsp chaat masala, 2 tbsp tamarind paste, 1 small tomato chopped, 1 small onion chopped, Coriander leaves to garnish, Oil for frying. Method: Boil the chana with little salt [...]
Continue reading...Indian-style Potato Wedges
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Ingredients: 4-5 large potatoes, 2-3 tbsp vegetable oil, Salt to taste, 1 tsp red chilli powder or paprika, 1/2 tsp garam masala, 3/4 tsp dhania (coriander) powder, 1/2 tsp frshly ground black pepper. Method: Wash the potatoes and cut them into the wedges (with or without skin as per your choice). Place them in a bowl, then pour oil and add all the spices to [...]
Continue reading...Potato Filling
Friday, August 15, 2008
This filling is mostly used in samosas. But you can also use it in bread rolls, alu parathas, patties, etc. Ingredients: 3-4 large potatoes; boiled, peeled and mashed, 1 cup boiled green peas (mutter), 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies, 1 tsp finely chopped ginger, 1 tsp jeera (cumin seeds), 1/4 tsp heeng (asafoetida), 1/4 tsp amchur (dry mango) powder (optional), Salt and red [...]
Continue reading...Mint Baby Potatoes
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Ingredients: 5 Baby potatoes; boiled and peeled, 1 tbsp butter, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, Few sprigs of mint leaves; chopped, Salt to taste. Method: Melt butter in a pan, add turmeric powder, salt, potatoes and saute for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. When they turn nice golden then add mint leaves and mix. Remove from flame, transfer to serving plate.
Continue reading...Poatato Stuffing for Masala Dosa
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Ingredients: 5 potatoes; boiled, peeled and coarsely mashed, 2 large onions; cut into halves and sliced, 10-12 curry leaves, 1 1/2 tsp mustard seeds (rai), 1/2 tsp heeng (asafoetida), 4-5 green chillies; slit vertically, 3-4 inches ginger; peeled and finely chopped, 10-15 cloves garlic; finely chopped, Handful of cashew nuts; broken, A handful of green peas (optional), Salt to taste, 1/2 cup oil. Method: Heat oil in a kadhai; [...]
Continue reading...Drumsticks with Potatoes
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Ingredients: 4 drumsticks; washed, peeled and cut into 2″ pieces, 2 large potatoes; washed, peeled and cut into long pieces, 2 onions; halved and slices, 2 small tomatoes; halved and sliced, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp dhania (coriander) powder, Salt to taste, Oil for frying, Water, Chopped coriander leaves to garnish. Method: Heat oil in a kadhai (wok) add jeera, asafoetida and [...]
Continue reading...Aloo Methi
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Ingredients: 1 bunch of methi (fenugreek); leaves plucked, washed and chopped, 3 potatoes; diced, 1 tomato; finely chopped, 1/2 tsp jeera (cumin seeds), 1/2 tsp heeng(asafoetida), 8-10 cloves of garlic; coarsely chopped, 2 onions; chopped, 2 dry red chillies, 1 green chilli, chopped, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, Salt to taste, Oil. Method: Heat oil in a kadhai (wok) add jeera, let it splutter and add [...]
Continue reading...Potato Fingers
Monday, June 23, 2008
This is one of my favorite recipes. I usually prepare this when I am bored of preparing anything elaborate in my meal. Potatoes are always favorite, and since this recipe can be prepared in minutes you don’t have to wait much to pacify that hungry stomach. Ingredients: 3 potatoes, boiled and cut into finger size pieces, 2-3 tbsp [...]
Continue reading...Potatoes and Peanut Vegetable
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Ingredients: Potatoes-3(medium size,boiled and cubed) Peanuts-3 teaspoons(peeled and with skin off) Tomatoes-2(medium size) Whole red chillies-2-3 Mustard seeds-1 tsp Red chilli powder-1/4 tsp(or as much as you want the vegetable to be spicy) Coriander powder-2/3 tsp Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp Garam Masala-1/4 tsp Salt-according to taste Method: Boil the potatoes with skin on,till they are well cooked but not too much soft. Add oil in the pan and [...]
Continue reading...Bharle Batate / Bharwan Aloo (Stuffed Potatoes)
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Ingredients: 4-5 medium size potatoes, 1/2 cup freshly grated coconut, 2 green chillies, 2-3 tbsp chopped coriander leaves, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 1 tsp roasted peanuts powdered, Salt to taste, A pinch of sugar, 1 tsp lime juice, 1 tsp rai ( mustard seeds), 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp asafoetida, Oil. Method: Mix coconut, chillies, coriander leaves, roasted peanut powder, garlic, ginger, salt, sugar and lime juice [...]
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Friday, August 28, 2009
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