Bell Pepper In Peanut Gravy/ Shimla Mirch aur Moongphali ki Sabzi

Any sabzi is more delicious when made with fresh organic vegetables picked from your own garden..This yummy capsicum peanut sabzi makes a delicious meal when served with rice, roti and curd.

Source:- Mitho Limdo 
Ingredients:-
Medium size Bell peppers ( 1 red and 1 green):-2 ( chopped into 1 inch squares)
Small onions:- 2 (( chopped finely) 
Tomato:- 1 (Pureed) 
Tomato paste:- 1 tbsp 
Grated ginger:- 1/2 tsp 
Turmeric:- 1/4 Tsp 
Salt 
Oil:- 1 Tbsp

For Peanut Sauce:- 
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Oil:- 1 Tsp 
Peanuts:- 1/4 Cup 
2-3 dry red chilies 
Coriander seeds:- 1 Tsp
Cumin seeds:- 1 Tsp 
Urad dal:- 1/2 Tsp
Chana dal:- 1/2 Tsp 
Sesame seeds:- 1/2 Tsp 
Cloves:- 2 
Jaggery/gur & Tamarind piece :- Lemon Size 

Procedure:- 

1. Fry the ingredients for the peanut sauce in 1 tsp oil for about 5-7 minutes. When cool, grind into a smooth paste by adding a small lemon size jaggery piece and seedless tamarind piece. You will need to add about 1/3 cup of water to grind. Keep aside. 

2. In a non stick pan, add ginger and onion , fry for 2-3 minutes , then add bell peppers and fry for another 5-7 minutes. 

3. Add tomato puree & tomato paste. stir well and continue to cook for another 5 minutes. 

4. Add the peanut sauce, salt and about 1 cup of water. 

5. Stir well and let simmer for about 10 minutes. 

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Walnut - Mint Chuteny

This is a wonderful chutney recipe from northwestern Pakistan that may be served with all Indian meals.You can substitute lemon juice with Anardana/Pomegranate powder if available.



Walnut-Mint Chutney
Serves 8
Source:- Curries to Kababas (Madhur Jafferey )


Ingredients:-

Fresh Mint Leaves( Well washed & coarsely chopped):- 2 Cups
Shelled Walnuts:- 2/3 Cup
Garlic( Crushed to a pulp):- 1
Green Chillies, Sliced:- 4-5
Lemon Juice:- 1 Tbsp or to taste
Salt:- 1/2 Tsp
Plain Yogurt:- 4 Tbsp

Procedure:-

1) Put the mint leaves, walnuts, garlic, chillies, lemon juice, salt & 5 Tbsp of Water into a blender and blend, pushing down with a rubber spatula when needed, until you have a smooth paste.

2) Put the yogurt into a bowl. Beat lightly with a fork until smooth and creamy.

3)Add the paste from the blender and mix.

Taste for a balance of seasoning , making any adjustments that are needed.

Enjoy:)

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Palak Kadhi (Spinach In A Yougurt Gravy)

Kadhi can be made many ways as per your choice , i usually make the more traditional way which is also called kadhi pakora but when i don't have enough time to make pakoras then i make little variations, like i added spinach in this kadhi recipe which makes it more healthy and also gives very nice flavor to the gravy

Ingredients:-

Oil :- 2 3 TBsp
Jeera/Cumin:- 1/2 Tsp
Mustard Seeds:- 1/2 Tsp
Methi or Fenugreek seeds:- 1 Tsp
Hing/Asafoetida:- A pinch
Ginger:- 1 inch piece( finely chopped)
Garlic:- 1/2 Tsp
Onion:- 1/2 chopped
Tomato:- 2 small chopped
Curd:- 1 Cup
Besan:- 2 1/2 Tbsp
Water:- 4 Cups
Salt as per taste
Turmeric powder:- 1 Tsp
Red Chilli Powder:- 1 Tsp
Garam Masala Powder:- 1 Tsp
Palak/ spinach :- 3 Cups chopped

Procedure:-

In a mixer blend together curd,besan & little water( if needed) and set aside.

1) Heat oil in a pan.
2) Add , asafoetida, Cumin seeds, mustard seeds & fenugreek seeds.
3) When seeds start spluttering add ginger & garlic and fry till light brown
4) Add onion and fry till onion are translucent (don't brown them)
5) Add tomato, salt, turmeric, red chilli powder, garam masala & mix well
6) Cook until tomatoes are tender.
7)Now add the blended mixture, palak/spinach and mix well..
8) Add water to make a gravy..don't worry if the gravy is not thick at this point..it will thicken as it cooks
9) Let it cook at medium heat for 10-15 minutes

Serve hot with rice...Enjoy:)

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Indian Style Pasta

Pasta is originally an Italian dish which is now adapted by every cuisine around the world. Pasta comes in many shapes and sizes. Whole wheat pasta is a good source of fiber. More pasta information can be found here

I had given up on Pasta as some bland dish until we got invited to a dinner party. My friend (Renuka) served pasta in dinner. I reluctantly took first bite and I was speechless with what I experienced. It tasted so good compared to what I had at Italian restaurants. So I decided to take a fresh look at Pasta. Now I and my husband both love to eat the Indian style home cooked pasta and always want to get the last bite. We look forward to eating Pasta as it is relatively easier to make, requires less preparation and cooking time. I don't use any kind of pasta sauce in my cooking but if you like you may want to use pasta sauce to enhance flavor and make it richer. Here is my version of Pasta with Indian twist.

Ingredients:-

Pasta:- 2 cups
Cumin seeds/Jeera:- 1/2 tsp
Oil:- 3 tbsp
Ginger(Finely chopped):- 1 tbsp
Garlic (Finely chopped):- 1 tbsp
Onion(Cut lengthwise):- 1/2
Ajwain:- 1/2 tsp
Tomato (chopped):- 1
Green Chilli:- 1-2
Carrot:- 1 (1/2 cup approx)
Broccoli:- 1/2 floret
Capsicum:- 1/2 cup
Zucchini:- 1/3 cup
Black pepper powder:- 1/2 tsp
Salt as per taste
Garam Masala:- 1/2 tsp
Soy sauce:- 2 tbsp
Tomato ketchup:- 1 1/2 tbsp
Parmesan Cheese:- 1/8 cup
Italian Seasoning:- 1 tsp

Procedure:-

1) Boil the pasta according to the instructions on the box..
2) Heat oil in a pan on medium heat..add cumin seeds & ajwain, when it starts spluttering add ginger & garlic and fry for a minute.
3) Add onion, green chillies, & carrot , saute for 2-3 minutes
4) Add broccoli , zucchini, capsicum & tomato & saute until little tender.
5) Add salt, black pepper powder, garam masala, soy sauce, Italian seasoning & mix well..
6) Put the boiled pasta and mix everything.
7) Add tomato ketchup, Parmesan cheese and mix well..

Serve hot..Enjoy:)

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Kadhi Pakora

If you have some curd siting in a refrigerator for couple of days and turned sour then this is the best recipe to make with it ,I learned this from my mom, this is a typical Punjabi recipe that you can serve in Lunch.. If you don't have enough time to make pakoras, you can replace it with potatoes or just make plain kadhi .It can be served with rice or chapati.



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Ingredients:-

For Pakora:-

Besan(Gram Flour):- 2/3 cup
Ajwain:- 1/2 tsp
Turmeric/Haldi:- 1/4 tsp
Red Chilli Powder:- 1/4 tsp
Salt:- 1/4 tsp
Garam Masala:- 1/4 tsp
Baking Soda:- A pinch
Water :- 1/3 cup (Approx)
Oil for frying

For Kadhi:-

Sour curd:- 1 cup
Besan(Gram Flour):- 1/3 cup
Onion:- 1/2 of Medium onion cut lengthwise
Ginger(Finely chopped):- 1 tbsp
Garlic(Finely chopped):- 1tbsp
Tomato:- 1 medium( Approx 3/4 cup)
Oil:- 3 tbsp
Cumin seeds :- 1/2 tsp
Mustard seeds:-1/2 tsp
Fenugreek seeds:- 1/2 tsp
Turmeric:- 1 tsp
Red Chilli powder:- 1/2 tsp
Garam Masala:- 1/2 tsp
Salt as per taste
Methi powder:- 1/2 tsp
Water:- Approximately 5 1/2 cups

Procedure:-

To make Pakoras

1) In a bowl mix besan. ajwain, turmeric, red chilli powder, salt, garam masala, baking soda with a fork
2) Add water to make a smooth paste
3) Heat oil in pan & deep fry the pakoras
4) Keep it aside to cool down until your kadhi is ready



For Kadhi:-
In a mixer blend together 1 cup curd,1/3 cup besan & 1/2 cup of water and set aside.

1) Heat oil in a pan.
2) Add Cumin seeds, mustard seeds & fenugreek seeds.
3) When seeds start spluttering add ginger & garlic and fry till light brown
4) Add onion and fry till onion are translucent (don't brown them)
5) Add tomato, salt, turmeric, red chilli powder, garam masala & mix well
6) Cook until tomatoes are tender.
7) Now add the blended mixture and mix well..
6) Add about 4-5 cups of water to make a gravy..don't worry if the gravy is not thick at this point..it will thicken as it cooks
7) Let it cook at medium heat for 10-15 minutes
8) Add methi powder & mix well.

Serve hot with rice...Enjoy:)

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Coriander Chutney

Ingredients:-

Coriander/Cilantro/Dhania:- 1 bunch
Green Chillies:- 2
Ginger Finely chopped or grated:- 1 tsp
Salt as per taste
Sugar as per taste
Lemon Juice of half lemon
Asfoetida/Hing:- A pinch
Peanuts(Roasted):- 1/4 cup
Grated Coconut:- 1/8 cup
Water as per requirement

Procedure:-

1) Put all the ingredients in the blender except water.
2) Blend into a smooth paste by adding water as per requirement.

Serve with dosa, idli or paratha... Enjoy:)
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