Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Dahi Bread Dhokla / Sandwich Bread Dhokla


             Always wondering what should we have for tea time ?? Something quick, tasty & healthy. Hmmmmm !! Here is one of those recipes.

             Everything is readily available in our kitchen. Just make a nice snack out of it. Here is how !!
             




Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:
  • Bread Slices 4
  • Curd 1 cup
  • Salt to taste
  • Cumin powder 1/5 tsp
  • Red Chili Powder 1/4 tsp
  • Green Chili 1 finely Chopped
  • Coriander leaves finely chopped
  • Onion 1/2 finely chopped
  • Oil 1 tbsp.
  • Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
  • Sesame seeds 1/3 tsp
  • Asafetida a pinch
  • Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
  • Curry leaves few

Method:
  • In a mixing bowl, mix curd, red chili powder, cumin seed powder, salt to taste, green chili finely chopped, coriander leaves finely chopped & onion finely chopped . Mix well.
  • Spread a generous amount of yoghurt mixture on a bread slice. Place another bread slice on it. Now cut this sandwich in 4 pieces. Do the same with other 2 slices.
  • Heat a skillet. Add oil to it. Add mustard seeds to it. When they splutter, add sesame seeds, turmeric powder, asafetida & curry leaves to it. place each quarter sandwich piece on the tawa. Roast it from both sides till golden & crispy.
  • Remove them in a serving plate. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. 


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Friday, June 3, 2016

Mango Moong Dal Halwa



                I have been waiting long for Mangoes here in Netherlands. I finally got hold of them. I had a recipe in my mind since long using mangoes which I wanted to try. The moment I got Indian mangoes I tried this recipe. Voila !!! Perfect !!! A delicious dessert to try !!!

                Its Moong dal halwa using mangoes. Tempting !! Isn't it ?? Just try it out. U will love it. If you don't have mangoes u can also use mango puree.
 
                Check step by step picture illustration below.
 
 
 

Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup Moong dal
  • 1 cup hot milk
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • Cardamom powder 1 tsp
  • Finely Chopped almonds, pistachios, cashews 2 tbsp.
  • 1 cup chopped mango pieces
  • 2 tbsp. ghee
 
Method:
  • Roast moong dal on low flame until you can smell the aroma of roasted moong dal.
  • Once it cools down, grind to a coarse powder.
  • Heat a non stick pan.
  • Add ghee to it.
  • Add roasted moong dal powder to it. Stit for a couple of minutes.
  • Add chopped mangoes to it. Stir well. Try to mash mango pieces while cooking.
  • Add hot milk to it. Stir well. Cook till all the milk is absorbed by moong dal.
  • Add sugar to it. Cook till all the sugar melts.
  • Cook the halwa till it thickens. Keep stirring continuously on low flame.
  • Once it thickens, place a lid on the pan. & cook covered on very low heat for 7 - 8 minutes.
  • Add cardamom powder & chopped nuts. Stir well.
  • Now cook uncovered for couple of minutes.
 
 
Step by Step Picture Illustration:
 
Roast Moong dal on low flame until lovely aroma comes from it.
Grind it to a coarse powder,

Heat ghee in a non stick pan.




Add coarsely ground moong dal powder to the ghee. Stir well.

Add chopped mangoes to it. Cook for 5 minutes. Mash while cooking.
 
Add milk to it. Once all the milk is absorbed add sugar.
Cook till halwa thickens.
Add cardamom powder & dry fruits to it.

 
 
Tips:
  • The quantity of sugar depends on how sweet the mangoes are. It may vary. Better check the sweetness of mangoes first.
  • Cook on low flame & keep stirring continuously.

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