Kasuri Meethi And Potato Sabji (Dry Fenugreek Leafs And Potato Stirfry)

Fenugreek seeds and leaves are used often in cooking. Fenugreek leaves are very much aromatic and slightly bitter. Fenugreek leaves are used in dried form also. This kasuri meethi and potato sabji is very commonly cooked in north Indian houses. Even i tried this sabji first time and it was very tasty with roti. Now i add kasuri meethi to all most all the dishes because it gives a very good taste and it is very good for health too...

Ingredient's

2 medium potatoes (Cut into medium sized)

1 small onion, 2 green chillies (finely chopped)

1/2 cup of dry meethi 

1/2tsp turmeric powder, 1/2tsp coriander powder, 1/2tsp garam masala

1/2tsp mustard seeds, 1/2tbsp meethi seeds, 1/2tsp cumin seeds

1tsp ginger garlic paste

2 dry red chilly

Oil 2tbsp

Salt to taste.

Cooking Method

In a deep frying pan add oil, when the oil is hot add dry red chilly, mustard seeds, cumin seeds and meethi seeds and let it splutter. Then add onion and green chilly and fry to golden brown, then add the turmeric, coriander powder and garam masala, and fry for 3 to 4 minutes. When the raw smell goes add ginger garlic paste, potatos and kasuri meethi, fry them all together and add salt. Cover the lid and cook them till the potatos are cooked. Then granish with coriander leafs. 

Serve hot along with roti or hot daal/yogurt rice.

Gatte Ki Sabji (Gram Flour & Curd Curry)

Gatte ki sabji is a popular and all-time favorite marwari recipe with besan based steamed dumplings simmered in buttermilk laden tangy gravy. I had never heard of this sabji nor tasted, few days back i was watching a TV show called Chak Le India on NDTV Goodtimes. There he was showing all marwari dishes in that i liked only gatte ki sabji, because it was sounding very different and very tasty too. On the same day i tried making this gatte ki sabji and it was very tasty with rice and i love it...

Ingredients-For Gatte

1 cup Besan (Gram flour)

1 pinch red chilly powder

1 pinch turmeric powder

2 tsp curd

cumin seeds

coriander leaves

2 tsp oil and salt to taste

Ingredient's-For Curry

2 cup of buttermilk

1onion, 2 green chilly (finely chopped)

5 to 10 curry leaves

2 dry red chilly 

1 tsp mustard seeds

1-2 cloves

1 tsp turmeric powder, 2 tsp red chilly powder

1tsp ginger garlic paste

4-5 tsp oil and salt to taste

Cooking Method

In a mixing bowl add besan, cumin seeds, oil, curd, salt, chilly & turmeric powder in to it & make a thick dough (if needed add little amount of water )

Divide the dough in to 3-4 pieces.

Roll every piece & cut them in to small capsule like pieces. (these are the Gatte)

Now add these gatte in to the boiled water & allow them to boil up to 10-12min (when gatte boiled properly they will appear on a surface of water)remove the water from boiled gatte & keep then aside.

Heat a deep frying pan add oil, when the oil is hot add dry red chilly, curry leafs, mustard seeds and cloves, when they splutter, add chopped onion and green chilly and fry to golden brown.

Then add turmeric and red chilly powder and fry for another 1 to 2 minutes. Then add buttermilk and mix it well, now add the prepared gatte and salt and cook for 4 to 5minutes in a low flame.

Serve hot with Roti or Rice.. I prefer with Rice.

Raw Mango Juice With Khus Syrup!!!

It is been a long time i posted any recipe due to internet connection in my area. I have so many recipes pending to post and now since the internet got good and all the problem have solved so it is time to post it fast fast, so that i can get all my blogger friend back to my blog. I apologize for not visiting regularly to my blogger friends blog. I can say that i was very lazy to do anything and these days i had spent sleeping and shopping.

This is the mango season and every body would want to try and cook something new with mango's. I gave a try with khus syrup & raw mango and it turned out very refreshing and tasty.. Do try and let me know !!!

Ingredient's

1 raw mango peeled and cut into small pieces

2tbsp sugar, 1pinch salt

2tbsp khus syrup

1tbsp lemon juice

2cup cold water

Method

Add all the ingredients in the blender.

Mix in blender for 30 to 40 seconds.

Pour into chilled cups. and Serve chilled.

Coffee Banana Milkshake!!!

Coffee Banana Milkshake is the best milkshake which I have ever had. Last week my hubby wanted to have milkshake but he dint want plain banana or mango milkshake. He suggested to add some new flavor in taste by adding coffee and choco chips. I was not very sure about the taste as I had never tried that before so with a caution I took the risk and prepared the milkshake. The outcome was very refreshing and tasty as you can see yourself. Hope every one like my recipe...

Ingredient's

2 cups milk

1 banana, cut in half

1tsp nescafe

1tsp choco chip

1/4 cup sugar

4 ice cubes

Method

Add all the ingredients in the blender.

Mix in blender for 30 to 40 seconds.

Pour in your cups with crushed ice cubes.

Serve chilled.

The Health Benefits of Cumin

Cumin, a sweet and pungent spice, is widely used in many curries, spices and other dishes, particularly in the Indian subcontinent and Asian and Latin American countries. It also has many medicinal properties, primarily due to its antioxidant properties, as healers for thousands of years have used cumin to treat a variety of ailments. Here are some of the health benefits of cumin:

Digestion – Cumin contains a compound called Cumin-aldehyde which activates our salivary glands, which facilitates the digestion of our food, and Thymol, which helps secrete acids, bile, and enzymes for the digestion of food in the stomach and lower intestine. It also relieves you from gas troubles and stomachaches.

Insomnia – Due to its digestive aiding properties and high quantity of B vitamins, cumin helps with inducing a sound sleep. Also, the essential oils in cumin are believed to have a tranquilizing effect.

Respiratory Disorders and Colds – Cumin has anti-congestive properties to help those suffering from respiratory disorders such as asthma and bronchitis. Also, the essential oils present in cumin act as disinfectants that fight viral infections that cause common colds. Cumin dries up excess mucus and stops conditions for cough formation.

Skin Disorders – Cumin has an abundance of vitamin E, which is important for healthy skin. Also, the essential oils have disinfectant and anti-fungal properties which help prevent microbial and fungal infections of the skin.

Immunity – The presence of iron, essential oils, and vitamins A and C help boost the immune system.

Cancer – Cumin helps prevent cancer, particularly cancer of the colon. This is due to its detoxifying and chemo-preventive properties, high concentration of anti-oxidants like vitamins A and C, and the presence of essential oil, which in addition to numerous other benefits, have anticarcinogenic properties as well.

Anemia – 100 grams of cumin contains five times the recommended daily requirement for an adult. Iron is the main constituent of hemoglobin in red blood cells. Hemoglobin transfers oxygen to the cells of the body, and a deficiency of hemoglobin causes anemia. Therefore, the high iron component of cumin helps people anemia.

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Sources

Suite101 (2010)

Organic Facts (2012)

Antioxidants-for-Health-and-Longevity (2012)