Aaloo Tamatar ki sabji( potato tomato curry)

I always make this simple and delicious curry during periods of fasting.It is very easy to make and it
Does not require much cooking time.

Ingredients:

• Potato -3 to 4 ( boiled,peeled and roughly mashed)
• Tomato -1 ( chopped)
• Cumin seeds-1/4 tsp
• Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
• Green chili-2 (slit)
• Ginger-1 tsp(grated)
• Coriander leaves for garnishing
• Salt to taste
• Ghee-2 tbsp

Method:
Heat ghee in a pan add Cumin seeds,ginger and green chili,let it splutter.
Add tomato and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until tomatoes are soft.
Add turmeric powder,salt and mashed potato and cook for 1 minute.
Add 2 cups of water,cover and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes.
Turn off the heat and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
Enjoy!!!!
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Aloo Paratha

Aloo Paratha is one of the most popular paratha in North India,this spicy potato stuffing paratha will take a little practice to get just right.you can make this for breakfast,lunch or dinner,serve hot with curd or pickle.

Ingredients:

• Atta(whole wheat flour)-2 cups
• Potatoes-3 boiled,peeled and mashed
• Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Onion-1/4 cup(finely chopped)
• Coriander leaves-1 tbsp( chopped)
• Red chili powder-1/2 tsp
• Chat masala-1/4 tsp
• Oil for cooking

 

 

Method :
In a mixing bowl add atta,turmeric powder and salt,mix well.
Add enough water and knead to make a smooth dough.
Divide the dough into smooth balls,Cover and keep aside for 10 minutes.
In another bowl add mashed potatoes,onion,coriander leaves,chat masala
Red chili powder ans salt, mix well.
Divide the potato mixture into equal portion and shape into balls.
Take dough ball and roll it with a rolling pin into 3 inch rounds.
Place a potato ball in the center,bring the edges to enclose it and pinch extra part on top.
Flatten the balls and sprinkle with a little flour and roll them with rolling pin into 6 inch
Rounds.
Heat a tawa( griddle) on medium heat.then place a paratha on it and cook for 2 to3 minutes.
Turn the paratha,drizzle some oil on it and spread it all over paratha.
Turn again and drizzle some oil other side  and cook until golden brown from both side.
Serve hot with curd.
Enjoy!!!!

Kashmiri Dum Aloo

Dum aloo a very popular dish served in most Indian restaurants,In this recipe  baby potatoes are first peeled and pricked,then simmered in spice and yogurt(curd)gravy.
This gravy is perfect accompaniment for simple white rice or chapati.

Ingredients:

• Baby potatoes-12
• Onion -1 cup finely chopped
• Tomato-1 medium size ( finely chopped)
• Ginger garlic paste-2 tsp
• Curd -1 cup                                                              
• Fennel powder(sauf)-1 tbsp
• Dry ginger powder-1/4 tsp
• Green cardamom powder-1/2 tsp
• Red chili powder( kashmiri red chili powder)-1 tsp
• Turmeric powder-1 tsp
• Hing- pinch
• Oil-2 tbsp
• Garam masala-1/2 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Coriander leaves for garnishing
• Oil for deep frying

Method:
Peel potatoes, and prick them with fork in 7 to 8 places.
Take 3 to 4 cups water in a big bowl and put the potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes.
Heat enough oil in a kadahi,drain the potatoes, pat dry and add them into kadahi.
Fry until golden brown. Remove on paper towel.
Heat oil in a pan add onion,saute until light golden brown.
Add ginger garlic paste fry til raw smell goes off.
Add tomato puree and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
Now add dry spice,red chili powder,turmeric.fennel powder,ginger powder and salt
fry for few seconds,now add curd and keep stirring until oil separate from sides.
Add 2 and 1/2 cup water and bring to boil.Add fried potatoes ,garam masala and cook
For 8 to 10 minutes.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with chapati and rice.
Enjoy!!!

Corn and Methi Kabab

Corn and methi kabab is very healthy,delicious and preparation is quite easy, made with corn,methi and potato.Try out this flavorful and perfect tea time snack.

Ingredients:

• Corn-1cup( boiled & mashed)
• Methi (fengureek leaves)-1cup finely chopped
• Potato-1/2cup ( boiled &mashed)
• Rice flour-2tbsp
• Coriander leaves-1tbsp(chopped)
• Chat masala-1tsp
• Chilly powder-1tsp(to taste)
• Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
• Salt-to taste

How to prepare:
Coarsely mash potato and corn in a big bowl.
Add chopped methi,coriander leaves,chat masala,salt,turmeric powder,chilly powder and rice flour.
Mix everything properly. Shape it into small sized patties.turn on the heat on medium.
Shallow fry the patties on non stick pan with some oil,until golden brown on both sides.
Serve hot with tomato ketchup or Green chutney
Note:
You can deep fry patties too.
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Home made French Fries

It is very easy and perfect homemade French fries. You can have them any time of the day.

Ingredients:

• Potatoes-4

• Oil –for frying

• Salt-to taste

• Water

Method:

Wash and peel potatoes. Now cut it into long even strips.

Soak them into ice cold water for 20 to 30 minutes.

Take enough water for boiling in a big pan. When water

Start boiling adds fries and salt. Boil them till half done.

Remove from the pan and pat dry in a paper towel.

Heat oil in a pan and place fries into pan fry till golden brown.

Your French fries is ready to serve.

Serve with tomato sauce or ketchup.
Enjoy!!!