Vegetable Manchurian - Chinese Veg Manchurian (Dry)

Vegetable Manchurian is a Popular scrumptious Indo - Chinese appetizer  &  it can also be Served with Vegetable fried Rice or Noodles. Vegetable Manchurian is made with vegetables like Carrot,beans, cauliflower & capsicum mixed with flour, deep fried till Golden, then simmered in Spicy tangy Sweet Sauce. I have not added Ajinomoto & vinegar.but still the result was similarly delicious like Restaurant style Veg Manchurian.Now we will see the preparation of Veg Manchurian.

Vegetable Manchurian

 Prep Time :  25   min. 

Cook Time : 30   minutes.

Recipe Category: Appetizer/Side dish

Recipe Cusine:Indo Chinese

yield: 10 -12 balls

Ingredients

For Vegetable Balls

Carrot - 1/2 Cup.
Cabbage - 1/2 Cup.
Cauliflower - 1/2 cup.
Capsicum - 1/2 cup.
Ginger - 1/2 Inch.
Garlic - 4(small)
Corn flour - 2 tbsp.
Maida/All Purpose flour  - 4  tbsp.
Chilli Sauce - 1 tsp.
Salt - Per taste.

For Sauce

Garlic - 5 (small)
Ginger - 1/2 Inch.
Green Chillies - 3.
Spring Onion(white) - 1/4 Cup.
Soya Sauce - 2 tsp.
Chilli Sauce - 2 tsp.
Ketchup - 2 tsp.
Crushed Pepper or Pepper Powder - 1/2 tsp
Water - 1 + 1/4 cup
Corn starch - 2 tsp.
Spring Onion(Green) - 2 tbsp

Preparation

• Grate the Carrot, finely Chop Cabbage,Cauliflower,Capsicum,Ginger,Garlic, Spring Onions White & Green Part. chop the Green Chillies.
• Mix Soya Sauce,Chilli Sauce, Ketchup & Pepper Powder,keep it ready.
• Dissolve Corn flour  in 1/4 cup of water.

Method

Vegetable Balls Preparation

• Take a Mixing Bowl add grated Carrot,finely Chopped Cabbage,Cauliflower,Capsicum,Ginger,Garlic Corn flour,Maida,Chilli Sauce & salt. Mix well to form the dough.Veggies oozes water, not necessary to add single drop of water.

•  Shape the Mixture into small Tiny balls.

                               

• Heat the oil, when oil is hot, drop small piece of  dough, if it pops up immediately, it is an indication that oil is hot.Now drop 3 to 4 balls. Cook in Medium flame. fry till the balls turns Golden. Drain on kitchen tissues. Cook in Batches.

                          

 Sauce preparation

• Heat the kadai or wok, add finely chopped Ginger,Garlic, Green Chillies.Saute till it turns lightly Golden & aromatic.

•  Add Green Onions(white Part) saute till it turns pink.
• Add the sauces that we mixed already, saute for 1 - 2  minutes.

                          

• Add cup of water, when it starts boiling add Corn flour dissolved in 1/4 cup of water.
• Cook till sauces thickens,then add fried balls,Mix well. 

•  Garnish with  chopped Spring onions Green Part.
• Serve hot as appetizer or side dish for Noodles or fried Rice.

Notes

• Always clean the cauliflower & use it.
• While Making balls, it is not necessary to add even the drop of water. veggies will oozes the water.
• Always cook the balls in Medium low heat, if cooked in high flame, outside will be cooked, leaving inner side uncooked.
• while deep frying, if the balls break add some more quantity of maida to the dough.
• I have prepared Manchurian dry, if you want it as Gravy add one more cup of water & reduce the quantity of corn flour for sauce.
• you can also  fry the vegetable balls in Paniyaram pan, if so parboil the veggies for 8 - 10 minutes, then add the flour to hold balls.
• I have added Ketchup for light sweet & tangy taste.
• I have not added ajinomoto for health Issues.

Dhaba Style Green Moong Dal Tadka - Green Moongdal Tadka Recipe

Green Moong dal Tadka is an Easy,healthy & Nutritious gravy, is made with Whole Green Gram is cooked till soft with onion, tomato, Ginger- Garlic & some spice powders.The Tempering/Tadka  of spices like Cumin seeds, Red chillies & onions  are fried & added to the dal & the dal is served immediately. It pairs well with Chapathi,Roti,Phulka's,Jeera Rice & Rice. Green Moong dal is an vegetarian super food packed with vitamins,fiber,folic acid & Iron. It helps for weight loss, keeps you feel full for longer time.It also boost immunity.Eating whole Green Gram dal helps in preventing breast cancer in Women.

Dhaba Style Moong Dal Tadka

 Prep Time :  10   min. 

Cook Time : 20  minutes.

Recipe Category: Dals/Side -Dish

Recipe Cusine Indian

Serves:6

Ingredients

Whole Green Gram - 1 Cup.
Onions - 2.
Tomato -2.
Garlic - 5.
Ginger - 1/2 inch.
Green Chillies - 2.
Coriander Powder - 1 tsp.
Chilli Powder - 1 tsp.
Turmeric Powder - 1/8 tsp.
Salt - As needed.

Tadka

Oil/Ghee - to fry.
Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp.
Pearl onions - 6.
Red Chilly - 1.(finely Chopped)
Garam Masala/Kitchen King Masala - 1/2 tsp.


Preparation

Soak Whole Green Gram for 4 hours.
Finely Chop Onions,tomato,Ginger,Garlic & Pearl Onions.
Slit the Green Chillies.

 
Method

• Take a Pressure Cooker, add Whole Green Gram,Onions,tomatoes,Green chillies,Ginger & Garlic.

• Add  3 1/2 cups to 4 cups of water, then add chilli Powder,Turmeric Powder,Coriander Powder & Salt.
• Mix well,close the lid & Pressure Cook for 4 whistles.

• When the Pressure Subsides,Open the lid, mash the dal with ladle, so that everything blends well & gives nice taste.
• Heat the oil, add Cumin seeds, when it sizzles add onions & Red chilly.
• when onions turns Golden brown colour,add Garam Masala,give a quick Mix. Switch off the flame & pour the tadka over the Green Gram dal.Garnish with fresh Coriander leaves.Stir it & serve hot.

Notes

• you can also add 1 tsp of crushed Kasthoori Methi for nice flavour.
• you can add juice of 1/2 lemon, before serving.
• you can top the dal with butter , while serving with Phulka, Chapathi,Rice or Roti.
• Tempering with Garam Masala gives nice flavour to dal.
• you can adjust the consistency of Gravy according to your Preference.

Eating the beans daily helps in preventing breast cancer in women.
- See more at: http://www.remediesandherbs.com/top-15-nutritional-and-health-benefits-of-green-mung-beans/#sthash.qZwoeRiC.dpuf

Eating the beans daily helps in preventing breast cancer in women.
- See more at: http://www.remediesandherbs.com/top-15-nutritional-and-health-benefits-of-green-mung-beans/#sthash.qZwoeRiC.dpuf

Eating the beans daily helps in preventing breast cancer in women.
- See more at: http://www.remediesandherbs.com/top-15-nutritional-and-health-benefits-of-green-mung-beans/#sthash.qZwoeRiC.dpuf

Paneer Kofta - Paneer Kofta Gravy - Paneer Kofta curry

Paneer Kofta curry is an Exotic Paneer Recipe for Paneer lovers. Soft Gold shaded deep fried paneer kofta's are served in rich creamy tomato Gravy.It is a Popular Punjabi North Indian Gravy.This can be served as a snack or as a side dish for chapathi,Roti,Naan,Phulka's, Fried Rice,Jeera Rice or Biriyani.As paneer is so soft, kofta's just melts in mouth. 

Paneer Kofta Gravy

 Prep Time : 15  min. 

Cook Time : 25  minutes.

Recipe Category:Sides

Recipe  cuisine:Punjabi

Serves  :   4 . 

Ingredients

For  kofta Gravy 

Onion - 2.

Tomato - 3.

Ginger garlic Paste - 1 tsp.

Cashews - 10.

Coriander powder - 1 tsp.

Cumin Powder - 1/2 tsp.

Chilli Powder - 1 tsp.

Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp.
turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp.
kasthoori Methi - 1 tsp.

salt - As needed.

fennel seeds - 1/4 tsp.

Butter + oil - 2 tbsp  + 1 tsbp

 

For Paneer  Kofta

Paneer -  200 gms.

Onion - 1( Medium size).

Ginger - 1 inch (grated)

Garlic - 2 (grated)

Green chillies - 2.

Cashew nut Powder - 2 tbsp.

All Purpose flour /Maida - 2 tbsp.
coriander leaves - fistful.

salt - to taste.

oil - to fry.

Preparation

For Gravy

chop the onions,tomatoes finely. 

Prepare Ginger Garlic Paste.

For Kofta

Grate the Paneer. chop the onions  green chillies  & coriander leaves very finely.

Grate the Ginger & garlic.

Grind around 20 -  25 cashews to make a Powder.

Method

To make Gravy

• Heat a tsp of oil, add onions,cashews & Ginger Garlic Paste.Saute till onions turns Golden brown.

• Then add tomatoes Coriander powder,cumin Powder,turmeric powder,chilli Powder & salt.
• Saute till tomatoes turns Mushy.Then grind everything into a fine paste with little water.

• Heat the butter & oil in  a kadai. Add fennel seeds & saute.
•  when you get Good smell of fennel seeds add Ground paste, dilute it with needed water.
• When it starts boiling add Garam Masala & kasthoori Methi.Let it cook for few minutes till it gets gravy consistency. Now Gravy is Ready.

To Make Kofta's

• Take a Mixing bowl, add Grated Paneer,Ginger & Garlic, then add finely chopped Onion,Green chillies & coriander leaves then add all purpose flour & cashew nut flour  with need salt.Mix well.

• Divide the paneer mixture equally then  make soft & smooth balls. Don't give pressure while making balls. Make the balls smoothly & also make sure there is no cracks in ball.if any cracks in ball kofta's will break.

• Heat the oil, when it is hot. Reduce the flame to low. Add 2 or 3 paneer balls. fry in low flame. When it turns golden brown evenly on all sides, remove from kadai & place it in a kitchen towel or kitchen tissues to absorb excess oil.

•   Repeat the same process for remaining paneer mixuture.

 

Serving Method

Before Serving,reheat the gravy & pour  the Gravy in serving Dish. Then place Paneer balls on it.
if you drop Paneer balls early in the Gravy, balls become soggy. So it should be placed in gravy only at the time of serving. Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves.


Notes

•  Adding All purpose flour gives nice binding to kofta's.
•  Adding cashew nut powder gives rich taste to Kofta's.
• Don't give pressure while making kofta's. Make the balls smoothly like we make the balls for Gulab jamoon. Else the balls may break while deep frying.
• After the oil is hot reduce the flame to low & deep fry the paneer balls, till it turns Golden. As paneer is so soft Gently fry the balls.
• while serving, pour the gravy on serving dish, then place kofta's, if you drops kofta's early, it becomes soggy.

Paneer Kofta's

Easy Soya chunks Fry - Meal Maker fry

Soya Nuggets  is a Textured Vegetable Protein, also known as soy meat or soya chunks.Soya chunks fry Goes great with Chapathi,Roti,Pulao,Naan,Biriyani,Phulka's & Jeera Rice. Also goes inside chapathi's & sandwitch for bread.Soya chunks has  high protein content, and it is an excellent replacement of  Meat-based proteins for Vegetarians.Soya chunks are rich in Vitamin B & Omega 3 fatty acids, which is so Good for health. Chunky Soya Nuggets,when  blended with onions & tomatoes, & spices powders tastes delish. Now we will learn to make Healthy & yummy dry Curry.

Soya Chunks fry

                                                              Soya Chunks Fry  

Prep Time: 10 min.                                    

Cook Time : 25  mins
Serves: 3                                    
Recipe Category: Sides 
 

Ingredients

Soya Chunks - 1 cup.

Onion(big) -1.

Tomatoes -2.

Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tsp.

Chilli Powder - 1 tsp.

Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp.

Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp.

Coriander leaves - 3 tbsp(finely Chopped)

oil - to fry.

Salt - To taste.

To Temper

Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp.

Fennel Seeds - 1/2 tsp.

Curry leaves - 1 sprig.

Green Chillies - 2.

Preparation

• Take needed water in a pan or vessel, add some salt,  when water  starts boiling add soya chunks, let it cook for few minutes till soya chunks is soft.
• When soya chunks are soft, drain it in a colander, squeeze it & keep it aside.

Method

• Heat the oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, when it sizzles, add fennel Seeds, curry leaves &  Slit Green chillies.

• When you get Good smell of  fennel seeds, add chopped Onions & Ginger Garlic Paste.
• Saute till onions turns light Golden brown colour, then add tomatoes.

• Saute till tomatoes turns mushy.
• Then add all spice powders such as Chilli Powder, Turmeric Powder, Garam Masala & Needed Salt. cook for  1 or 2 minutes.
• Now add cooked Soya, saute for 3 - 4 minutes till masala blends well with Soya Nuggets.

• Finally Garnish with Fresh cilantro.

Dal Palak(with Moong dal) - Spinach Dal - Palakura pappu

Dal Palak is a delectable & Healthy Dal Recipe made with Fresh Spinach leaves(Palak),dal, crushed Garlic & onions. It  goes well with Rice,Roti,chapathi  Phulkas & Jeera Rice.Spinach is rich in nutrients like Vitamin C and iron, which improves your metabolism helping you burn calories at a faster rate. Spinach is packed with nutrients like antioxidants, vitamins, omega 3 fatty acids and folic acid which are great for your heart.Eating spinach regularly maintains the normal brain functioning as well as slow down the age-related decline in brain function.Now we will learn to make healthy Dal Recipe.

Dal Palak

 Prep Time : 15  min. 

Cook Time : 20   minutes.

Recipe Category:Lunch/Tiffin  sides

serves  :   6 . 

Ingredients

Palak - 1 bunch.(medium size)
Moong dal - 1/2 cup.
Pearl onions - 15.
Garlic - 5.
Ginger - 1 inch.
Tomatoes -2.
Green chillies - 2.
Chilli Powder - 1 tsp.
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp.
Salt - As needed.

To temper

Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp.
cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp.
Hing - Generous Pinch.
oil - As needed.

Preparation

• Pressure cook the Moong dal for 3 whistles with turmeric & needed water. Then mash it & keep aside.
• Crush pearl onions & garlic.
• Chop palak,tomatoes  and ginger finely.
• Slit the Green chillies.

Method

• Heat the oil, add mustard seeds.When it splutters add cumin seeds.
• When cumin seeds sizzles add   Ginger &  crushed Garlic .

• When Garlic turns golden brown, add hing give a quick mix.
• Then add Green chillies  &  crushed  pearl onions.
•  When onions turns golden brown colour add tomatoes.
• Add Chilli powder,Turmeric powder & salt. Saute till tomatoes turns mushy.

• Then add Methi leaves, saute in a high flame for 3 - 4 minutes, then keep the flame to medium.

       Leaves oozes water, and it shrinks, leaves gets cooked with that oozed water itself. 

• when it is cooked,add needed water.(i have added nearly  2 cups of water).
• Add Mashed moong dal.Mix well.

• Let it boil for few minutes till it gets thick consistency.
• Serve with Rice,Roti & chapathi's.

Notes

• Instead of Moongdal, you can use Toor dal also,or equal proportion of both Moongdal & Toor dal.
• Adding crushed Pearl onions & Garlic gives, nice flavour to dal.
• As per your need you can adjust the quantity of dal.