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Thursday 5 March 2020

HARE MATAR KI DAL OR GREEN PEAS DAL RECIPE

HARE MATAR KI DAL OR FRESH GREEN PEAS DAL RECIPE:

HARE MATAR KI DAL OR GREEN PEAS DAL is a quick, simple and unique dal recipe compared to the traditional dal recipe made with lentils. It is an authentic and traditional dal preparation, prepared and relished with joy in Indian households during winter.

HARE MATAR KI DAL OR GREEN PEAS DAL is a simple and healthy way of preparing dal with fresh green peas and other spices. It is full of nutritions and contains a lot of proteins and vitamins. Therefore, it is very healthy and delicious as well.

INGREDIENTS REQUIRED FOR MAKING HARE MATAR KI DAL:

1. Fresh green peas(matar)- 2 cups

2. Tomatoes-2

3. Onion-1

4. Ginger-garlic paste – 2 tbsp

5. Green chilies- 2

6. Turmeric powder – ½ tsp

7. Red chili powder- 1 tsp

8. Coriander powder-2 tsp

9. Garam masala powder- ½ tsp

10. Amchur powder – 1 tsp

FOR TEMPERING:

1. Ghee – 2 tsp

2. Cumin seeds – ½ tsp

3. Mustard seeds – ½ tsp

4. Hing – ¼ tsp

5. Curry leaves – 1 string

6. Dry red chilies – 3

METHODS OF MAKING HARE MATAR KI DAL OR GREEN PEAS DAL:

· Clean the matars or peas properly.

· Take 1 and ½ cup of peas in a blending jar and grind it into a coarse paste.

· Keep ½- cup matar as it is for later use.

· Slice the onion. Chop green chilies and tomatoes.

· Heat oil in a kadhai or you can take a pressure cooker for faster cooking.

· Add cumin seeds in the oil and let it splutter.

· Add sliced onion and chopped green chilies.

· Saute onion for a while until it becomes light brown. Add ginger- garlic paste and fry till the raw smell of ginger and garlic goes away.

· Add chopped tomatoes and little salt. Mix well.

· Cover the lid and let the tomatoes becomes mushy and soft.

· Now add all dry masalas in it and fry until the oil separated from masala.

· Add ½- cup green peas, which we had kept for later use.

· Fry the peas for 2 minutes with masalas.

· Then add peas paste and mix well.

· Add 2 cups water and let it cook for 15 minutes. (If you are using pressure cooker, cover the lid and let it cook until one whistle.)

· After 15 minutes, check the consistency of gravy and seasoning.

FOR TEMPERING:

· Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let it crackles.

· Add hing, curry leaves and dry chilies.

· Fry it.

· Pour it on the dal we have prepared.

· Mix well and serve hot with rice or roti.

Wednesday 4 March 2020

MIXED VEGETABLE POHA RECIPE / VEGETABLE POHA UPMA RECIPE

Nibedita Breakfast , Dinner

VEGETABLE POHA: A POPULAR INDIAN BREAKFAST

VEGETABLE POHA is one of the most popular breakfasts across India. It is prepared with flattened rice or chiwda, slightly crunchy peas, some vegetables and roasted peanuts. It is a quick, easy and healthy recipe, which is relished by everyone when served in breakfast. It is very easy to prepare and tastes super delicious.

VEGETABLE POHA is a perfect balance of taste and nutrition. It contains iron and calcium. Poha makes a perfect breakfast recipe. It tastes best when served with a cup of tea. Veg. poha keeps your tummy full for long hours.

VEGETABLE POHA is a recipe for everyone from the beginners to the experts. But some basic things to be kept in mind while preparing the dish, firstly, you should use medium thick poha for this dish so that grains remains soft and separated. Secondly, soak poha for a few minutes before using it. Rinse it in water and drain all the water immediately.

There are many recipes for making poha and everybody have their own way of making this dish. I have shared my version of this dish.

INGREDIENTS FOR VEGETABLE POHA:

· Medium thick poha- 2 cups

· Onion-1( sliced))

· Tomato-1(chopped)

· Carrot-1(chopped)

· Beans- 5 to 6 (chopped)

· Green peas – ½ cup

· Cauliflower – ½ cup (cut into small pieces)

· Green chilies – 3 to 4 (slit)

· Curry leaves – 2 strings

· Roasted peanuts – 3 tbsp

· Coriander leaves for garnishing (finely chopped)

· Lemon juice-2 tbsp

· SaltOil -2 tbsp

· Mustard seeds – 1 tsp

· Sugar- 1 tbsp

HOW TO MAKE VEGETABLE POHA:

1. Rinse the poha thoroughly and drain it by using a colander and set aside.

2. Heat oil in a kadhai and add mustard seeds in it.

3.When the mustard seeds began crackling, add sliced onion, curry leaves and green chilies.

3. Saute the onion for a while, and then add all chopped vegetables and green peas.

4. Add salt and mix well. Cover the lid of Akadhai and let the vegetables cook for 2 minutes.

5. Now add chopped tomatoes and turmeric powder. Mix well.

6. Fry all ingredientes nicely. Then add soaked poha in it and give it a good stir.

7. Add roasted peanuts, salt and sugar. Give a good mix.

8. Cover the lid and let it cook for one minute.

9. Add lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves.

10. Mix well and serve hot with a cup of chai.

Thursday 17 October 2019

KHATTA MEETHA PUMPKIN RECIPE / SWEET AND SOUR PUMPKIN

Nibedita Dinner , Easy and Simple

KHATTA MEETHA PUMPKIN RECIPE:

KHATTA MEETHA PUMPKIN is one of the easiest and quickest recipes, which made with kaddu or pumpkin. This is a red pumpkin based recipe in which simple kaddu or pumpkin chunks cooked with sour amchur powder, sweet sugar or jaggery and loth of whole spices. Kaddu ki sabzi or khatta meetha pumpkin is one of the popular recipes; prepared during Navaratri fast, religious ceremonies and Festivals.

Pumpkin is considered as a healthy vegetable. It is full of calcium and potassium. Pumpkin is also a good source of dietary fibers. Its seeds are full of vitamins, proteins and minerals.

KHATTA MEETHA PUMPKIN RECIPE is a healthy dish, which goes well with puries and parathas. The sweet and savory taste of this recipe cannot be compared with any other vegetables.