Aloo Paratha Recipes

 Aloo paratha is a popular Indian flatbread that is stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes. Here's a recipe to make it at home:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup water
• 3-4 medium-sized potatoes
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp red chili powder
• 1/4 tsp garam masala powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
• 2 tbsp oil or ghee for cooking

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Slowly add water and knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. Cover with a damp cloth and set aside for 30 minutes.

2. Boil the potatoes in a pot of water until they are tender. Drain the water and let the potatoes cool. Once cool, peel and mash them in a mixing bowl.

3. Add cumin seeds, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala powder, salt, and chopped coriander leaves to the mashed potatoes. Mix well until all the spices are evenly distributed.

4. Divide the dough into equal-sized balls and roll them into 3-inch circles. Place a spoonful of the potato filling in the center of each circle.

5. Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges by pinching them together. Flatten the stuffed dough ball and dust it with flour. Roll out gently into a 6-inch circle, making sure the filling does not come out.

6. Heat a tawa or griddle over medium-high heat. Place the rolled-out paratha on the tawa and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side. Apply oil or ghee on both sides and cook until the paratha turns golden brown.

7. Serve hot with your favorite accompaniment like curd, pickle, or chutney.

Enjoy your homemade aloo paratha

Sandwich Recipes

 

Sure, here are a few sandwich recipes for you to try out:

1. Classic BLT:

• 2 slices of bread (toasted)
• 3 slices of crispy bacon
• 2 lettuce leaves
• 2 tomato slices
• Mayo
• Salt and pepper to taste

Assemble the sandwich by spreading mayo on one slice of the toasted bread. Top with the bacon, lettuce, and tomato slices. Season with salt and pepper, and top with the other slice of bread.

2. Turkey and Avocado Sandwich:

• 2 slices of bread (toasted)
• 3-4 slices of turkey
• 1/2 avocado (sliced)
• 2 lettuce leaves
• 1 slice of cheese (optional)
• Mayo
• Salt and pepper to taste

Spread mayo on one slice of the toasted bread. Top with the turkey slices, avocado slices, lettuce leaves, and cheese (if using). Season with salt and pepper, and top with the other slice of bread.

3. Grilled Cheese and Tomato:

• 2 slices of bread
• 2 slices of cheese (cheddar or any other preferred cheese)
• 1 tomato (sliced)
• Butter

Butter one side of each slice of bread. Place one slice of cheese on the unbuttered side of one slice of bread. Top with the sliced tomato, and then the other slice of cheese. Top with the other slice of bread, with the buttered side facing up. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwich in the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides.

4. una Salad Sandwich:

• 2 slices of bread
• 1 can of tuna
• 1/4 cup of mayo
• 1 stalk of celery (diced)
• 1/4 red onion (diced)
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Drain the tuna and place it in a bowl. Add the mayo, celery, red onion, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Spread the tuna salad on one slice of bread and top with the other slice.

Enjoy your delicious sandwiches!

Pav Bhaji Recipes

 

Sure, here's a recipe for Pav Bhaji:

Ingredients:

• 4 medium sized potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 2 cups of mixed vegetables (cauliflower, carrots, green peas), boiled and mashed
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 medium sized tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tablespoon pav bhaji masala
• 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt, to taste
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
• Pav (bread buns)
• Lemon wedges

Instructions:

1. Heat butter in a large pan and add the chopped onions. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.
2. Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
3. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft.
4. Add the pav bhaji masala, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt. Mix well and cook for a few minutes.
5. Add the boiled and mashed vegetables, mashed potatoes and a little water. Mix well and cook for 10-15 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.
6. Mash the vegetables using a masher until it reaches the desired consistency.
7. Add more butter if desired and mix well.
8. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with pav buns and lemon wedges.

To prepare the Pav:

1. Slice the pav buns horizontally into two parts.
2. Heat a little butter on a griddle and toast the pav buns on both sides until they turn light brown.
3. Serve hot with the prepared bhaji.

Poha Recipes

 

Poha is a popular Indian breakfast dish made with flattened rice flakes. It is a quick and easy recipe that can be customized with a variety of ingredients. Here are some common Poha recipes:

1. Classic Poha Recipe: Ingredients:

• 2 cups poha (flattened rice flakes)
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 potato, chopped into small cubes
• 1 green chili, chopped
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Chopped coriander leaves for garnishing

Instructions:

1. Rinse the poha under cold water and drain the water.

2. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and green chili. Saute for a few seconds.

3. Add onion and potato and cook until the potato is soft.

4. Add turmeric powder and salt and mix well.

5. Add the soaked poha to the pan and mix everything together.

6. Cook for 2-3 minutes and turn off the heat.

7. Add lemon juice and garnish with coriander leaves.

8. Kanda Batata Poha Recipe (Poha with Onion and Potato): Ingredients:

• 2 cups poha (flattened rice flakes)
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 potato, chopped into small cubes
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Chopped coriander leaves for garnishing

Instructions:

1. Rinse the poha under cold water and drain the water.

2. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Saute for a few seconds.

3. Add onion and potato and cook until the potato is soft.

4. Add turmeric powder and salt and mix well.

5. Add the soaked poha to the pan and mix everything together.

6. Cook for 2-3 minutes and turn off the heat.

7. Add lemon juice and garnish with coriander leaves.

8. Indori Poha Recipe (Poha with Sev and Masala): Ingredients:

• 2 cups poha (flattened rice flakes)
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 potato, chopped into small cubes
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Sev for garnishing
• Chopped coriander leaves for garnishing

Instructions:

1. Rinse the poha under cold water and drain the water.

2. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Saute for a few seconds.

3. Add onion and potato and cook until the potato is soft.

4. Add turmeric powder and salt and mix well.

5. Add the soaked poha to the pan and mix everything together.

6. Cook for 2-3 minutes and turn off the heat.

7. Add lemon juice and garnish with sev and coriander leaves.

8. Poha Cutlet Recipe: Ingredients:

• 2 cups poha (flattened rice flakes)
• 2 potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp coriander powder.