Sev Bhujia recipe

Besan gram flour to make Sev Bhujia

  Sev Bhujia is a popular evening snack in India.  Ingredients required to preprare Sev Bhujia:  Besan Gram Flour: 1cup   Red chilli powder: 1/2tsp  Asfoetida: 1 pinch  Turmuric powder:1/4 tsp  Oil: 1tbsp  Salt to taste  Oil for deep frying  Method of Preparation:   1. Mix the besan, chilli powder, asfoetida, turmeric powder, salt and oil  2. Make soft dough with water.  3. Grease inside of a sev-press.  4. Fill the dough into the sev press.  5. Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan.  6. Press the dough in to the hot oil.  7. Fry both sides till golden brown on low flame.  8. Drain and keep aside.   9. Cool and store in an air tight container.  Recipe by: Sangeeta Vimal (Mumbai)   … [Read more...]

Aloo Paratha

Aloo Paratha recipe with curd

  Aaloo paratha is very popular in north India. Combination of hot aaloo paratha and chilled curd is awesome. Let us see the recipe of aaloo paratha.  Ingredients:   For Stuffing:  • 4 medium size boiled potatoes (mashed)  • ½ tablespoon cumin seeds  • ½ tablespoon ginger (grated)  • 2 green chillies (chopped)  • ½ tablespoon coriander powder  • ½ tablespoon red chilli powder  • ½ tablespoon garam masala  • ½ tablespoon anardana (crushed or powder) – anardana is dry pomegranate seeds. If it is not available, use dry mango powder.  • ½ tablespoon kalonji – kalonji is called nigella sativa in English. It is optional.  • 3 tablespoons oil  • Salt to taste  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves  For Dough -  • 1½ cups whole-wheat flour  • Water (as needed)  • Pinch of salt  • Oil/ghee to cook parathas   Preparations for Stuffing and Dough:  • Mix flour, salt and water to make soft dough.  • Leave the dough for 15 minutes.  • Meanwhile heat oil in a pan and crackle cumin seeds and kalonji.  • Add grated ginger and sauté it.  • Add chopped green chillies and sauté again.  • Now add mashed potatoes.  • Then add coriander powder, red chilli powder, garam masala, crushed anardana and salt.  • Mix thoroughly and fry for 2 minutes.  • Add chopped coriander leaves and let it cool for … [Read more...]