Paneer Do Pyaza

Hi friends,are you in hurry to cook a vegetable,which may be easy to cook,spicy,nutritious and tasty too,for lunch or dinner ? Are you on your own to cook?....Well try this one...Paneer Do Pyaza !!

 

Ingredients:

• Paneer- 150 gm

• Onions- 2 big,cut into lengthwise pieces

• Tomato- 3 big size,cut into 1 inch pcs

• Fresh Coriander leaves- 2 tbsp(chopped)
• Green chilli- 2pcs(cut lengthwise)
• Ginger(cut into long shreds)- 1 tsp
• Cinnamon- 1 stick
• Green cardamom- 2-3pcs(crushed)
• Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
• Crushed coriander seeds- 11/2 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Garam masala- 1/4 tsp
• Red chilli Powder- 1/2 tsp
• Refined oil- 2 tbsp
• Fresh cream- 1/2 cup

Method:

• Cut the paneer into 1/2 inches square pieces.
• To make paneer spongy,keep the pieces in warm water for 1/2 hour.
• Heat oil in a pan.Fry cinnamon stick,then onion till it turns transparent.Add green chilli & ginger,saute for a few seconds.Add tomato pieces till it is half cooked.Add red chilli powder,coriander seeds,turmeric powder and paneer pieces.Mix well & cover with lid, cook for 2 minutes.
• Add  crushed cardamom, garam masala & salt,mix well.Saute for 2-3 seconds.
• Beat the fresh cream and add to the pan,mix well.Cook on low flame.
• Garnish with green coriander & cut pieces of green chilli.

Serve hot with Naan or Paratha.

Serving : 4 persons.

Makhane Ki Kheer

इस ब्लॉग के पाठको को नवरात्र की शुभकामनाये 

The days of Fasting are going on during this Navratra. Many of the religious people opt for fasting during 8 or 9 days of this occasion. During scotching summer some sweet edibles,acceptable in fasting,eases the ritual.The makhane ki kheer is just up to occasion....sweet,yummy & quick to cooking without sweating !!!

     And the properties of makhana have it...rich in protein & calcium !! Wow...yummy....  

Ingredients:

• Makhana (lotus seeds)- 200 gm

• Milk [full cream]- 1ltr
• Sugar- 1 cup
• Poppy seeds [soaked in water]-  2 tbsp
• Ghee- 1 tbsp
• Green crushed cardamom  1/2 tsp
• Dry coconut grated  1/2 cup
• Raisin 10-15 pieces
• Charoli [ chironji]  2 tsp

For Garnishing:

• Pistachio [crushed]- 2 tsp

Method:

• Heat a deep pan,saute makhana in it for 2-3 minutes,then add 1/2 tbsp ghee.Again saute the same for 3 minutes till they are crisp.

• Remove the pan from fire and take makhana in the grinder.
• Crush the makhana very slightly.
• Saute grated coconut in pan on low heat for 1/2 minute and keep separately.
• Heat remaining ghee in the pan and add soaked poppy seeds.Saute for 1 minute.
• Now,add milk into pan and heat it, bring to boil on low flame until milk is reduced to 3/4th .Then add the crushed makhana. Simmer it for a few minutes till it becomes slightly thick.

• Add grated coconut,raisin and charoli and mix well.Cook for few minutes.
• Add sugar & cardamom and mix well.Cook again for 2 minutes till it becomes thick.

• Take it off flame, let it cool and keep in refrigerator.
• Garnish it with crushed pistachio before serving.
• Serve it cold....it tastes better and soothing...

Yummmmmmyyyyyyyy............