Author: Minal

Ingredients: 1 big baingan(eggplant), 1 tbsp. oil 1 large onion, finely chopped, 1 large tomato, finely chopped, 2 tbsp whole groundnuts, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp. red chilli powder, 1 tsp. salt or to taste Chopped coriander Method: Cook the baingan(eggplant) either on the stove or if you do no like the smoky smell… Continue reading Baingan Bharta (Method 1)

Ingredients: 250gms paneer cubes, 2 onions, ground to paste, 1 tomato, pureed, 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 2 tbsp cashewnut powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1-2 tsp red chilli powder, (as per taste) 2 tsp kasoori methi (dry fenugreek leaves), 1 tsp roasted jeera powder (cumin powder), 1 tsp garam masala, 1/2 tsp sugar, 1/2 cup… Continue reading Paneer Butter Masala

Ingredients: 250gms paneer, grated or crushed, 150g bell pepper, finely chopped, 1 big onion, finely chopped, 1 big tomato, finely chopped, 2 green chillies, finely chopped, 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, Salt to taste, 2-3 tbsp cooking oil. Method: Heat oil in a large… Continue reading Paneer Bhurji

Ingredients: 200 gms Soya Paneer/Tofu, grated, 1 medium onion, diced, 1 medium tomatos, finely chopped, 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves, 1 tbsp chopped pudina(mint) leaves, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1 green chilli, finely chopped, 2 tsp lemon juice, Oil, Salt to taste. Method: Heat oil in a pan/kadhai/wok. Add onion… Continue reading Tofu Bhurji (Soyabean Paneer Bhurji)

Ingredients: 250-300gms fresh Palak (Spinach) leaves, chopped coarsely, 100-150 gms paneer, coarsely crumbled, 7-8 cloves garlic, crushed, 1 onion, finely chopped, 1 tomato, chopped, 1 green chilli, finely chopped, 1 tsp jeera powder, 2 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, Salt to taste, Butter and Oil for frying. Method:… Continue reading Palak Paneer Bhurji (Spinach Cottage Cheese vegetable) Method 1

Ingredients: 1/2 cup Toor Dal(Redgram), 2 cups Water, 1 cup Methi leaves (Only the leaves without the tender stem) 3 tomatoes, chopped, 1 onion, chopped, 4 cloves garlic, chopped, 1″ piece of Ginger (optional) 7-8 curry leaves, 1/2 tsp rai(mustard seeds), 1/2 tsp jeera(cumin seeds), 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1… Continue reading Dal Methi

Ingredients: 250 gms small baingan (eggplant), 1 large onion, finely chopped, 1 tsp jeera, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 2 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp jeera powder(cumin powder), 3/4 tsp garam masala, Salt to taste, Oil for frying. Grind to paste – 2 tbsp desicated coconut(fresh or dry), 2 tbsp roasted… Continue reading Spicy Baingan Sukha (Dry Eggplant)

Ingredients: 1 cup mutter (shelled grean peas), 1 cup soyabean chunks, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 1 large tomato, finely chopped, 1 tsp jeera, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala, 2 tej patta, 4-5 peppercorns, Salt to taste, Oil for frying, Water. Method: Boil soya chunks in salty… Continue reading Soyabean Mutter Masala

Ingredients: Gravy- 75 gms khoya or paneer, 125 gms cream, 150 ml milk, 50 gms cashewnuts, 3 tsp white pepper powder(or black pepper powder), 2 1/2 tsp sugar, 2 tsp grated ginger, 1 tsp. garlic crushed, 1/4 tsp nutmeg powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1″ piece dalchini(cinnamon), 6 laung(cloves), 6 chhoti ilaichi(green cardamoms), Salt to… Continue reading Shahi Paneer Kofta

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup red rajma or kidney beans, 1/2 cup udid dal without skin, 2 onions ground to fine paste, 2 tomatoes – pureed, 3/4 tsp red chilli powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala powder, 1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste, Salt to taste, Oil for frying, Water Whole Garam Masala: —————————–… Continue reading Rajma Masala (Kidney Beans Vegetable)