Punjabi Baingan Ka Bharta (Punjabi Style Eggplant)

Punjabi Baingan Bharta is just one of the several versions of eggplant bharta there are in Indian cooking. Bhartas are largely north indian in origin and made from all sorts of vegetables. I can eat this bharta any time of the day with roti's. There is one more version of bharta which i have learn from my SIL , but my hubby prefer this version. This version of baingan ka bharta is really easy to make. Serve it with hot chapatis. Or as a side dish. 

Ingredient's
3 medium-sized eggplants

2 onions, 3 green chilli and 2 tomatos, chopped fine 

1tsp turmeric, 1/2tsp coriander powder, 1/2tsp red chilli powder

8 curry leafs
1/2 tsp cumin seeds, 1/2tsp mustard seeds, 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
2 tbsps finely chopped fresh green coriander

1tsp dry mango powder

Salt and Oil as per req

Cooking Method

Roast on a gas cooktop by just placing the eggplant straight on the burner and keeping the flame on low setting. Keep turning and cooking till all the skin on the eggplant is charred and the inner flesh looks really soft. Once the eggplant is roasted, allow to cool fully and then peel off and discard the charred skin. Once cool, coarsely mash and keep aside for later use. Now set up a pan on medium heat and add the cooking oil. When hot, add the cumin seeds, mustard seeds and curry leafs cook till the spluttering stops. Add the onions and green chili and fry till soft. Add the ginger garlic paste and all the masala powder, except dry mango powder, fry for 1 minute. Add the tomato, stir well and cook for 3-5 minutes. Sprinkle a little water if needed. Now add the eggplant, dry mango powder and salt, mix well. Add the chopped fresh coriander and stir. Cook another minute and turn off the heat. 

Serve hot with Chapatis or Rice. 

Cheesy Macaroni

Ingredients : 

Macaroni Pasta 2 Cups 

2 Tomatoes large, 1 medium size onion, 2 green chilli, finely chopped

1tbsp Ginger paste

2 tsp pizza sauce (Optional)

Coriander Powder 1tsp, Chilli Powder 1 tsp

Tumeric 1/2 tsp, Garam Masala Powder 1tsp

Cheese 1 cup

Salt to taste 

Seasoning

Mustard seeds 1 tsp.
Cumin seeds 1 tsp.
Oil 2 tsp.

Cooking Method 

In a pressure cooker, add oil, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, when they splutter, add onion, green chilli and fry to golden brown, then add all the masala powder and ginger garlic paste and fry till oil starts leaving, and then add tomato and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Now add the macaroni and pizza sauce. mix it well, then add 2 cups of water and salt. Now close the lid and cook for 2 whistle (1 in high flame, and 1 in low flame) Once its cooked, remove from the stove and add cheese and coriander leaves, mix it gently. 

Cheesy Macaroni is ready to serve

Plain Toor Dal (Yellow Lentil Curry)

Toor dal has a mild, nutty flavor and is cooked as a routine Indian dish. Toor dal is highly nutritious, high in protein, and contains vitamin A and vitamin C. Cooking this dal is very very easy.. If you are in hurry or dont have enough time to cook anything, then this dal is the best option to cook and serve with Rice or Roti. It  taste also delicious when we give tadka of Green chilli and Garlic clove's.. I love cooking this version of dal because it takes minimum time... Here is the recipe!!!!

Ingredient's

1cup toor dal

1/2tbsp turmeric, 1/2tbsp cumin seeds

2green chilly, 3 garlic cloves, Finely cut

Salt and Oil to taste.

2cup water

Cooking Method

In a pressure cooker, add dal, turmeric, salt and water. close the lid and cook for 3 whistle, 1 in high flame and other 2 in low flame. remove from the stove and keep it aside, In a small frying pan add oil, green chilly, garlic cloves and cumin seeds, when they start turning in to golden brown, add it to boiled dal, and simmer dal for 5 to 6 minute's. 

Serve with plain hot Rice with little ghee on top.

Moong Masala Dal (Green Gram Dal)

These nutrient-filled, small green beans are popular in the cuisines of India, China, Thailand and Japan. Mung beans in particular are very easy to digest, and absorb the flavor of seasonings and spices very well. When sprouted, they are used in salads or stir fries. They also make delicious soups and curries.
This is one of my families favorite dal. I cook this dal very often for my hubby's lunch box, he just love's it. After eating lunch he gives me a call and says lunch was very tasty i ate completely.. Even i love to eat this dal without rice or roti just plain dal it taste awesome.. Do try this recipe and let me know :)

Ingredients
200 gram moong dal (green gram dal)
1 medium size onion, 2 green chilly, 1 medium size tomato
Ginger garlic paste 1tbs
Red chilly powder 1tbs, turmeric powder 1tbs, garam masala 1tbs
Mustard seeds 1tbs
Vegetable oil 2tbs
Salt

Cooking Method
Boil dal and 2cup of water for 20 mints in pressure cooker separately, make a thick paste of chilly powder, turmeric and garam masals, heat the frying pan add oil and mustard seeds, add onion , green chilly and ginger garlic paste fry till it gets golden brown, then add masala paste and tomato cook till it starts leaving oil , then add boiled dal, 1cup of water and salt and cook till it become’s thick.
Serve hot with plain rice.

Lentil & Green Leafs Stirfry

Lentils form an important part of any Indian meal. Usually served as a side dish, they are a tasty way to get your protein for the day. The variety of lentils used and the different styles they are made in, in various parts of the country means you can try a different one everyday. This dal and green leafs recipe is one among easy Indian cooking recipes. It can be made using any kind of whole lentils or beans such as mung beans, red lentil (masoor) or with split lentils. It goes very well with Roti's.

Ingredient's
2 bunch of and green leafs
1 cup toordal
1 onion chopped
3 dry redchillies, 4 garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/2tsp mustard seeds
Salt and Oil as per taste.

Cooking Method
Clan and wash the green leafs, in a pressure cook add dal, turmeric and salt, allow 2 whistle, remove from stove and strain the water, and keep the lentil aside, in a deep frying pan, add oil, mustard seeds, redchillie and garlic cloves, when they splutter add onion and fry to golden brown, then add green leafs and little salt, cook for 2 to 3 minutes and then add lentil and check for the salt and cook till the water get observe..
Serve hot with Roti's.