Khichari-2
Ingredients •1/3 C yellow split moong dal •1 C rice •3 Tbsp ghee •1 Tsp cumin seeds •2 Tbsp minced ginger •1 green chili chopped •8-9 fresh curry leaves •2 Tsp coriander powder •1 Tsp paprika powder •2 C summer squash peeled and cubed (louki or zucchini) •1 C peeled and cubed potatoes •1 C green beans •1 C carrot shredded •1 Tsp turmeric powder...
Sweet Rice
Ingredients • ½ C basmati rice or any long grain rice • 8 C whole milk • A pinch saffron • ½ Tsp cardamom powder • 1¼ C sweetened condensed milk • 1 Tsp ghee • 1 Tbsp chopped cashews • 2 Tbsp raisins • 1 Tbsp chopped pistachios nuts Preparation 1. Wash the rice thoroughly in cold water, drain and keep aside. 2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan bring the milk to a...
Steamed Modak
Ingredients •Rice flour- 2 Katoris •Freshly Coconut – 1 no •Jaggery – 1 Katori •Khus Khus – 1 Tsp •Cardamom powder – 1 Tsp •Salt – a Pinch •Ghee – 1 Tsp Preparation 1. Grate the coconut. 2. Roast Khus Khus (Poppy seeds), till lightly brown. 3. Add grated coconut , jaggery and cardamom powder and sauté on low flame till jaggery is complety melted and...
Paneer Butter Masala
Ingredients •500 gms paneer, cut into ½ -in cubes •3 Tbsp ghee/oil •2 C hot water + a pinch salt + ¼ Tsp turmeric powder •2 inch ginger •2 green chilies •½ C cashews soaked in water for 1 hour •½ C water •4 Tbsp butter •2 bay leaves •4 whole cloves •½ Tsp yellow asafetida powder •1½ C tomato puree •2 Tsp coriander powder •1 Tsp turmeric powder •1 Tsp paprika •1½ Tsp garam masala •1½ Tsp salt •1 Tsp crushed kasoori methi (dried...
Khara Pongal
Ingredients •1½ C rice •½ C moong dal •1/3 C ghee •1 Tsp cumin seeds •½ tsp yellow asafetida powder •1 Tbsp finely grated ginger •5-6 peppercorns •2 dry red chilies •1 sprig fresh curry leaves •6 C water •1½ Tsp salt •2 Tbsp cashews Preparation 1.Heat a pan over moderate heat. Dry roast the rice and dal until lightly golden. Remove pan from heat and cool the grains. 2.Wash the rice and dal and drain. 3.Heat 1 Tbsp ghee in a...