Khaman Dhokla

Besan Dhokla 

Ingredients:-

1 cup chickpea/gram flour/Besan
1/4 cup Sooji (Semolina)
3/4 cup warm Water
4 tbsp sugar
11/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp citric acid
1/8 tsp Turmeric powder
1 1/2 tsp Eno Salt 

Oil for Greasing

Seasoning:-

1 tbsp Oil
1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
2 Green Chilies
1/4 tsp lemon juice (optional)
1 cup water 

Garnishing:-

Chopped Cilantro
Grated Coconut


Method :-

Take a bowl . 
1) Most important step :-
Sieve sooji,Besan,salt,sugar,turmeric powder and citric acid together in a bowl.

Add water and make smooth paste.
Whisk for 4-5 minutes till sugar and citric acid dissolve.

 

 

When the water is boiled , then add eno salt in the besan batter and mix and put on the tray.
Put the tray on steamer.

Steam for 20 minutes.
Check after 20 minutes by any fork or toothpick or knife , if they are coming clear than dhokla is done. Otherwise you can do for more 5 minutes.

(Don't check before 20 minutes)

In the mean time, for seasoning, Heat oil in a small pan, add mustard seeds. When mustard seeds crack, then add green chili. Add water, sugar, salt and lemon juice. Boil for 3-4 minutes on medium gas. Turn the gas off.

Once the dhokla is done, then take the tray out of the steamer , cut the pieces and pour the seasoning,
Garnish with cilantro and coconut
Dhokla is ready to serve and serve with any chutney.

You can also use sev for granishing .

Oats Tikki or Pattie or cutlates

Oats Tikki ...healthy, yummy snack for breakfast or tea-time ......

Ingredients:-

1 cup Oats
1/4 cup poha
2 tbsp green chili and ginger paste
1/4 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp salt (or acc to taste)
1/4 tsp corainder powder
1/4 tsp Mango powder
1 tsp water (or as required)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro

Oil for shallow fry



Method :-

Blend oats in a blender and make powdered
Soak poha for 5 minutes in water and drained

Mix oats powder , drained poha, green chili paste, spices, Onion, cilantro and water.
Mix well and make dough. It should be little smooth and little firm .

 

Divide it into equal parts and make round pattie or tikkis  (or any shape as per your choice)

Heat the pan or skillet (Tawa). Place the  tikkis on the skillet on medium heat. Put some oil on the tikkis. Cook it for some time (2 minutes approx ) then turn them ..put some oil on it . And cook them. Turn again and again until tikkis become golden brown and crispy.
Tikkis should be cook on medium gas.
(it will take 12-15 minutes approximately)

Oats Tikkis are ready to serve. Serve with sauce or any chutney.

You can do also deep fry the oats tikkis.


Tips:- 
You can add more vegetables like shredded cabbage , cauliflower, carrots, potato.
Add Corns , peanuts, paneer and cheese to make more delicious and healthy.
You can make burger also by using oat tikkis . It will be kid friendly.
Instead of poha, boiled potato can be used.

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Sooji Halwa

Sooji Halwa

Ingredients:-

1/2 cup semolina or sooji
1/2 cup sugar
2 cup water
1/4 tsp Cardamom powder
2 1/2 tbsp ghee
5-6 chopped Almonds
5-6 chopped Cashews

Garnishing (optional)

Coconut  Powder


Method:-

Taken a pan or wok or Kadhai.....
Add sooji and ghee. Roast sooji until it gets golden brown color . Roast Sooji on medium gas until it burns.

 

(It will take around 10-15 minutes).

Add sugar and water, cardamom powder . Mix well.
Cook for 6-8 minutes on medium gas.
(Sooji absorbs all water.)
Turn off the gas.
Mix all dry fruits and mix well .

Garnish with coconut powder

Oats Poha

Oats Poha...
Its healthy, yummy and easy recipe. You can enjoy this in breakfast or tea-time.

 



Ingredients:-

1 cup Oats
1 -2 finely chopped green chili
1/2 cup finely chopped Onion
1 cup finely chopped Tomato
1/4 cup finely chopped Cilantro
1/4 cup roasted peanuts (optional)
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp Mustard seed
1 tbsp oil
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp turmeric
A pinch of asafoetida


Method :-

Take a pan or wok . Roast oats for 2 minutes on medium gas.

Keep aside it. Heat oil in same pan . Add mustard seeds and asafoetida, when it cracks then add green chili , onions, turmeric and salt. Sir for 3-4 minutes. Add tomatoes cook for 5 minutes in medium gas.

Add Oats and mix well . Cook it for 5 minutes on medium low gas.
Turn off the gas. Add lemonjuice. Mix well
Garnish with cilantro and peanuts.

Tips:-

You can add vegetables as per your choice
Oil is optional. Without oil it can be more healthier.

Veg Thai Fried Rice

Thai Fried Rice.....

Ingredients:-

2 cup cooked rice
2 tbsp coconut milk
1 tbsp red curry paste (or green paste)
1/2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp sugar
1/2 cup sliced onion
1/4 cup green pepper
1/4 cup cabbage
1/4 cup carrot
1 cup Tofu cubes
finely chopped cilantro
1/4 cup basil leaves
1 tbsp oil
spring onions
1 tsp Lemon juice


Method:-

Cut the vegetables into slices or cubes (as per choice)

Heat oil in a pan. Add Onion stir fry for 2 minutes. Add vegetables and stir fry for 5 minutes.(Stir vegetables on high gas)

 



(Vegetables should not be tender)

Add basil leaves,  rice, sugar, salt , red curry paste and soy sauce. Mix well. Stir for 2-3 minutes more.
Add coconut milkand mix well add tofu and covered with the lid and cook for 5 minutes more on medium low gas.

Turn off the gas. Add lemon juice, spring onion. Mix well. Garnish with cilantro.

Tips:-

This recipe can me make with leftover rice..so best use of left over rice.

Vegetables can be of your choice. 

Chili, sugar, and salt can adjust according to taste.

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Veg Thai Red curry

Thai red curry is the combination of spice, sweet and lots of vegetables.
It is easy to make.

Ingredients:-

1 can coconut milk (Around 13 oz)
2 1/2 tbsp red curry paste
1/2 tbsp soya sauce
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp kashmiri red chili powder (optional)
1 1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 cup sliced onion
1/4 cup green pepper
1/4 cup cabbage
1/4 cup carrot
1 cup Tofu cubes
finely chopped cilantro
1/4 cup basil leaves
1 teaspoon green chili and ginger paste
1 tbsp oil
spring onions
1 tsp Lemon juice
1/ cup water

Method:-

Cut the vegetables into slices or cubes (as per choice)

Heat oil in a pan. Add Onion stir fry for 2 minutes. Add vegetables and stir fry for 2-3 minutes.(Stir on high gas ...vegetables should not be tender)

 



Heat oil in a wok or other Pan. Add chili paste. stir for  few seconds. Add Red curry paste.

 

Stir for a minute.  Add coconut milk . Mix well  and cook it for 8-10 minutes.

Add soya sauce. Add salt , sugar and red chili powder. Add water. Mix well stir for 2 minutes. Add Vegetables , tofu and basil leaves . cook for 4-5 minutes.

Turn the gas off. Add lemon juice. Add cilantro and spring onions.

Thai red curry is ready to be serve. Serve it with steamed rice or normal rice or fried rice.


Tips:-
You can add more vegetables like Peas, french beans, baby corn, yellow bell pepper, green pepper, mushrooms,etc.

Adjust red curry paste , sugar and salt according to your taste.
Vegetables should not be tender while stirring.