Matar Ki Kachori

Preparation Time: 20 mints
Cooking Time- 25-30 mints

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

Maida- 3 cups
Ghee- 1/4th Cup                         

Salt- To Taste

For the Fillings:

Green Peas- 2 cups
Green Chilli- 2
Ginger- 1/2 tsp
Fennel Seeds-1tsp
Asafoetida- a pinch
Garam Masala- 1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder- 1/2 tsp
Besan- 2tsp
Salt- To Taste
Oil for frying

Method:

For the Dough:
Combine all the ingredients for the dough and knead well with water. Cover it and set aside for 15-20 mints.


For the Fillings: 

Combine peas, green chillies and ginger and blend it to a coarse mixture. Don't add water and don't over blend.

In a pan heat oil and add the fennel seeds and asafoetida. Now add the green peas mixture and red chilli powder, garam masala. Mix well and then add besan and salt. Cook on a slow flame and stir occasionally. Turn off the flame and let it cool.

Divide the dough into 12-15 small portions. Roll out the portion to a small circle and fill the center with the fillings. Bring together all the sides of the circle and seal it tightly and flatten it with your palms. Repeat the procedure.

Now in a heavy bottom wok, heat the oil and deep fry the kachoris in medium flame till it becomes golden. Don't fry in the high flame otherwise it will remain uncooked from inside.

Remove the excess oil and serve hot with your favorite chutneys.

Home Made KFC Chicken Popcorn

Ingredients:

Chicken- 250 gms (Boneless)
GingerGarlic Paste- 2 tsp
Red Chilli Powder- 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
Garam Masala- 1/2 tsp
Chicken Masala- 1 tsp
Cornflour- 3 tbsp
Egg -1
Chilli Sauce- Acc to taste
Salt and Pepper- Acc to taste
Oats and cornflakes- 2 cups (slightly crushed)
Oil for frying

Method:

-Marinate the chicken with all the ingredients except cornflour and leave it for 1-2 hours
-Pick up each of the marinated chicken and roll them in the cornflakes and oats.
-Fry in medium heat. 
-Serve hot with your favorite dips.

Nan Khatai

Nan Khatais are sweet Indian shortbread cookies which can be enjoyed with a hot cup of tea. They can be made easily with very few ingredients. I have made this using white flour but it can also be prepared using whole wheat flour to make it even more healthier. 

Prep Time: 15-20 Mints
Cooking Time- 20 Mints
Temperature- 180 Deg
Serves- 3-4

Ingredients:

Maida- 1-1/2 cup
Powdered Sugar- 1/2 cup
Salt- a pinch
Baking powder- 1/2 tsp
Milk- 1 cup
Butter- 6tbsp 
Almond- sliced 4-5
Cardamom Powder- 1/2 tsp

Step 1: Mix all the ingredients and make a dough. The dough should be greasy.

Step 2: Pre-heat the microwave at 180 deg and then make small round shaped balls from the dough. Don't make thick balls as it will rise. Make thin small balls. 

Step 3: Garnish it with sliced almonds and cardamom powder.

Step 4: Bake it for 20-25 minutes till it becomes golden brown.

The yumm nankhatais are ready to be enjoyed with a hot cup of tea.

Method:

-Sieve maida, baking powder and salt.

-Mix it with rest of the ingredients and make a nice greasy dough.

-Divide the dough into 12-15 portions and make flat round balls from it.

-Pre-heat the oven for 180 deg.

-Grease the tray and place the small flat balls on the tray.

-Bake it for 20-25 minutes.

-The nan khatai are readyyyyyyy. Store it in an air tight jar and enjoy with the evening snacks.

SOYABEEN CUTLET

SOYABEEN CUTLET

COOKING TIME: 30 minutes
SERVINGS: 2

INGREDIENTS:

Soya Granules- 1/2 cup
Boiled Potatoes - 2 medium
Onion-1 (Chopped)
Capsicum- 1 small (chopped)
Green chillies- 1 (chopped)
Boiled Green Peas-1/4th cup
Red Chilli Powder- 1tsp
Chaat Masala- 1tsp
Coriander leaver-finely chopped
Bread crumbs-1 cup
Maida- 2tbsp
Salt- To Taste
Oil for frying

GARNISHING:
Cabbage- 1/4th cup (Thinly Sliced)
Coriander leaves
Tomato Sauce
 

METHOD:

-Pressure cook the soya granules just for 1 whistle until soft. When done rinse in cold water 3-4 times to get rid of the smell. Squeeze tightly to get rid of the remaining water.
-In a bowl mash the boiled potatoes and add soya granules,onion,capsicum,green chillies,boiled green peas,red chilli powder,chaat masala and coriander leaves
-Now take a small portion and roll between your palms to make a ball and then press gently to flatten like a cutlet. Repeat the same thing with the remaining mixture and keep aside.
-Take maida in a small bowl and mix it with little water to make a thin paste.
-Dip the cutlet into the maida paste and then place it over the bread crumbs to coat evenly on all sides.
-Heat some oil in a frying pan and deep fry the cutlets from both the sides until golden brown.
-Drain excess oil by placing it on a tissue paper.
-Place it on a plate with some shredded cabbage and serve with tomato sauce.

Soyabeen cutlet is rich in protein and is a delicious and healthy evening snack.It is loved by all age groups.

INSTANT DHOKLAS

Instant Dhokla

COOKING TIME- 30-35 mints
SERVINGS- 4


INGREDIENTS:

Rice Flour- 3 cups
Rawa or Sooji- 1 cup
Curd- 1/2 cup
Water-1/2 cup
Eno- 2 tsp
Salt- To Taste
Oil for greasing

For Tempering:

Oil- 2Tbsp
Curry Leaves-15-20
Green Chillies- 5-7 slit lengthwise
Mustard Seeds- 2 tsp
Sugar-2 tsp
Water-1/3 cup
Coriander Leaves-10-12

METHOD:

-Add RICE FLOUR and SOOJI in a bowl and mix with water.
-Add CURD to the batter and then add SALT
-Leave the batter for 5 minutes
-Now add ENO to it and mix well.
-Now quickly pour the batter in a greased pan.
-Spread the batter evenly.
-Now keep the pan in the steamer and cover the steamer for 10-15 minutes.
-After 15 minutes,insert a knife or a toothpick and check if it comes out clean.
-Remove the dhokla from the steamer and allow it to cool for 4-5 minutes.
-Pour the tempering mixture evenly over the Dhokla and then cut it into small square pieces.
-Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

TEMPERING:

-Add 2 Tbsp oil in a small pan. 
-Add mustard seeds when the oil becomes hot. Allow it to crackle.
-Now add curry leaves and green chillies and saute it for few seconds
-Add water and sugar and bring it to boil.
-Tempering is ready to be poured over dhoklas.

Serve with coriander and garlic chutney.