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Spinach Parathas (Palak Paratha)

Sunday, March 15, 2009

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Spinach Parathas (Palak Paratha)

Ingredients: (Makes 10-12 parathas) 1 cup spinach (palak) puree*, 1 small potato; boiled, 1 small onion + 1 small green chilli; ground to paste, 2 tbsp tomato ketchup, 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 2 tsp ground cashew nuts, 1/4 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala or Kitchen King masala, A pinch of kasoori methi; crushed, Salt to taste, 2 [...]

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Mix Veg Cheese Paratha

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

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Ingredients: Kneaded whole wheat dough, Ghee/Butter/Oil for roasting. For the stuffing- 1 carrot; finely grated, 1 capsicum; finely grated or chopped, 1 cup cauliflower florets; washed, pat dried and finely grated, 1 onion; grated, 1-2 green chillies; finely chopped, 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/4 tsp carrom seeds (ajwain); coarsely ground/whole, 1/2 cup or as per taste, grated cheese, Salt and paprika to taste, Some chopped coriander leaves (optional). Method: Mix [...]

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Onion Paratha

Saturday, February 21, 2009

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Ingredients: 1 large onion; grated or very finely chopped, 1 or as per taste, green chilli; finely chopped, Few coriander leaves; finely chopped, Salt to taste, 2 tbsp oil/melted ghee, 2 tbsp gramflour (besan), Wheat flour as required, Warm water for kneading. Method: Mix together all the ingredients and knead a soft dough. Set it aside for 30 minutes or more. Make lemon size balls [...]

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Veg Cheese Sandwich in 10 minutes

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

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A very easy and quick recipe for vegetable and cheese sandwiches that can be prepared in less than 10 minutes. Kids love these sandwiches and is a healthy option to go in their lunchbox. A sumptous breakfast for all. Ingredients: 4 slices of multigrain or brown bread, 1 cup grated Mozzarella cheese, (or any other that is available) 2 [...]

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Methi Paneer Paratha

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

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Ingredients: 2 cups methi (fenugreek) leaves; washed and chopped, 1/2 cup fresh paneer (cottage cheese); finely crumbled, Wheat flour as required, 2-3 tbsp gram flour (besan), 1-2 green chillies; finely chopped, 1 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1 small onion; grated, 2 tbsp yogurt (dahi), Salt to taste, 1 tsp + oil for roasting, Water for kneading. Method: Mix together all the [...]

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Khoya Paratha

Monday, February 9, 2009

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Ingredients: 100gms whole wheat flour, 100gms khoya (dried milk), 80gms powdered sugar, 1/2 - 1 tsp ground green cardamom, 2 tbsp ground mixed dry fruits (optional), 100ml water, 1 tsp vegetable oil, Ghee for roasting. Method: Combine flour, oil and water and knead a dough. Heat a pan on medium flame, melt ghee and then add khoya to it. Roast the khoya on low-medium flame till [...]

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Kheema Stuffed Paratha

Saturday, November 1, 2008

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Ingredients: For the paratha covering- 2 cups whole wheat flour (atta), 1 cup maida, Salt to taste, 2 tbsp melted ghee, Water for kneading. For the kheema stuffing- 500gms minced chicken or mutton, 1 onion; chopped, 1 tomato; finely chopped, Few mint leaves, 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves, 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, 1-2 green chillies, finely chopped, 2 tsp dhania (coriander) powder, 1 tsp jeera (cumin) powder, 1 tsp garam masala, Salt and [...]

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Paneer stuffed Methi Paratha

Sunday, October 12, 2008

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This recipe for stuffed paratha is my innovation; with a mixture of Punjabi and Maharashtrian flavor; tried, tested and loved by my family and friends. A healthy and complete food that could be served as breakfast or even as a meal. Ideal food for kids. Hope you all like it. Ingredients: For the paratha- 1 huge bunch of [...]

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Methi Paratha

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

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Ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped methi (fenugreek) leaves, 1 cup wheat flour, 2 tbsp gramflour (besan), 1 onion; grated, 1 green chilli; deseeded and finely chopped, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/4 cup white til (sesame seeds), Salt to taste, Oil for kneading and frying, Water. Method: In a large mixing bowl, combine washed and chopped methi leaves, onion, green chilli, [...]

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Dal Paratha (Indian Bread made out of lentils)

Saturday, September 20, 2008

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Ingredients: (Makes around 5-6 small parathas) 1/2 cup leftover dal (any prepared dal like moong, tuvar, etc.), 1 tbsp gramflour (besan), Wheat flour as required, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 small chilli; finely chopped, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp roasted cumin (jeera) powder, 3/4 tsp coriander (dhania) powder, 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves, Salt to taste, Oil for frying. To serve- Yogurt or [...]

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Paneer Paratha

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

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Ingredients: 2 cups atta(whole wheat flour), Water to knead flour, Salt to taste, Ghee(butter), Stuffing- 100gms paneer (cottage cheese),mashed, 1 onion, finely chopped, 1 tsp jeera(cumin seeds), 1 small green chilli, deseeded and finely chopped, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves, Salt to taste. Method: Mix atta(wheat flour),salt 2-3 tsp ghee and water to knead flour. Keep aside. In a bowl mix all the contents of [...]

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Potato Filling

Friday, August 15, 2008

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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 [...]

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Mixed Vegetable Stuffing

Thursday, August 14, 2008

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Ingredients: 1 cup each vegetable chopped - French beans, Carrots, cabbage, cauliflower, 1 cup green peas, 2 onions; finely chopped, 2 tomatoes; finely chopped, 4 green chillies; finely chopped, Chopped coriander leaves as per taste, Turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt and garam masala to taste, 1 tbsp Butter and 1 tbsp oil. Method: Heat oil in a pan, add butter to it. When both [...]

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Date Paratha

Saturday, August 2, 2008

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A healthy breakfast, lunch box or tiffin recipe. Ingredients: 1 cup seedless dates (khajur), soaked in milk for 1 hour, Jaggery as per taste, Milk as per requirement, Wheat flour enough to knead dough and roll parathas, Ghee for frying. Method: Grind together dates along with milk and jaggery to form a very smooth paste, there should be no lumps. Then remove this [...]

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Mooli ke Parathe (Raddish Paratha)

Thursday, July 24, 2008

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A healthy breakfast, lunch, lunch box, tiffin recipe. Ideal meal option for children since they do not like to eat radish. Ingredients: (Serves 4-5) 2 white radish with some leaves; grated and leaves finely chopped, 3 tbsp chopped coriander leaves, 4 tbsp yogurt/curd, 2 green chillies; finely chopped, 3 tsp garlic paste, Salt to taste, Wheat flour enough to knead a dough, Oil for [...]

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Karara Paratha (Crispy Indian Bread)

Sunday, July 6, 2008

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Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup fine rava (sooji or semolina), 1/2 cup ghee, Salt to taste, Ghee/Butter for frying. Method: Mix all the ingredients together and knead a tight dough using water. Make medium size balls, roll to a small round, apply ghee, fold into triangle / square / round and roll again. Heat a tava /griddle, grease with [...]

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