Baked potatoes turn into a spicy treat when stuffed with this exciting corn filling! Corn and onions perked up with everyday ingredients like green chillies and pepper make a great, buttery filling, which elevates the potatoes to a high level of culinary delight. Relish the Corn Stuffed Potato right off the oven and enjoy it.
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gur ki roti, 3 ways recipe | jaggery roti | Gujarati meethi roti | meethi gud ki roti is a pleasant way to enjoy a sweet meal. Learn how to make jaggery roti.
To make gur ki roti, combine the jaggery and 1/2 cup water in a deep bowl. Cover with a lid and keep aside for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, break the jaggery lumps with your fingers. Keep jaggery water aside. In another deep bowl, combine the wheat flour, oil, jaggery water, fennel seeds, desiccated coconut and salt and knead into a dough without using water. Cover with a lid and keep aside for 15 minutes. Divide the dough into 5 equal portions. Roll a portion into a 4” (100 mm.) or 5” (125 mm.) thick roti. If you find it difficult to roll, then roll them on a greased plastic sheet. Heat a non-stick tava and grease it with little ghee. Place the roti on it and grease on top with little ghee. Cook on a slow flame for 90 seconds and flip over. Grease the top of the roti once again with little ghee, flip over and cook on a slow flame for 90 seconds or till it turns golden brown in colour from both the sides. Repeat steps 5 to 8 to make 4 more rotis. Serve immediately or store in an air-tight container. It stays fresh for 5 to 7 days.
Sometimes the contrast between the simplicity of a dish and its complex flavour is striking! Gujarati meethi roti is a perfect example of this phenomenon. With minimal ingredients and an extremely simple procedure, you get a delectable meethi gud ki roti that surprises you with its exciting crispness and lingering flavour.
As the name says jaggery roti, gud is the key ingredient with hints of fennel and desiccated coconut. Of course, a pinch of salt is a must too to bring out the flavours of jaggery. Here we have shown 3 ways of making gur ki roti, using 3 different varieties of jaggery – yellow jaggery, brown jaggery and black jaggery. You can use any variety of your choice.
This meethi gud ki roti is served with a dollop of white butter, also called safed makhan or chunda in Gujarat. However, Maharashtrians enjoy it with a cup of masala chai.
Tips for gur ki roti. 1. On a rolling board place a zip lock bag and grease it with ghee to make rolling easier. 2. Roll out 4” (100 mm.) or 5” (125 mm.) thick roti. We want a thick roti which is like paneer paratha. Don't try and make a big roti from this as the gur may come apart. 3. Add only 1/2 cup water to the jaggery. Adding extra water will make the roti less sweet. 4. Cook these wheat flour, jaggery and sesame rotis over a slow flame, to ensure that the insides are well cooked too.
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baked soya puris is a healthy snack made from soya flour and kala til. Learn to make soya til crispies.
What would life be without healthy snacks like baked soya puris to munch on? Indispensable though they seem to the foodie, doctors often advise against them, due to the high calorie count.
Not when you know the smart ways to make low-cal baked soya puris! Here, a dough of whole wheat flour and soya flour along with black sesame seeds, are shaped into rounds and baked in an oven till crisp.
The intelligent use of ingredients makes the baked soya puris rich in calcium, folic acid and fibre, while baking makes them low-cal. Those with hypertension can make this crunchy finger food with minimal or no salt, it tastes equally good.
Tips for baked soya puris: 1. Prick each rolled puri dough all over using a fork. This prevents the puris from rising when baked. 2. Add 1 tbsp olive oil, coconut oil to the dough. Use olive oil or coconut oil for a healthier diet and say no to processed seed oils. 3. Store soya til crispies in an air-tight container for upto 2 weeks.
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No other mayonnaise dip can compete with this fascinating combination of mayonnaise, parsley, and coriander, spiked with onions and green chillies. This Green Mayonnaise tastes great with bread sticks, toasted bread or chips.
Muhhamarra means ‘reddened’ in Arabic, and that hints at the nature of this recipe. Hailing from Syria, Muhhamarra is typically a hot and spicy dip made with dry red chillies. Here, we have modified the recipe to moderate the spiciness, so it would appeal to all. In this version, walnuts, garlic and red chillies team up with a sprinkling of pomegranate seeds for aroma and bread crumbs for volume and texture. The Muhhamarra is an unusual dip, with a texture similar to hummus. Use a small mixer jar to ensure proper grinding, and serve fresh with pita strips.
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This zero-oil version of Masala Papad differs from the usual starter in many ways, and not just in the absence of oil! Usually, when deep-fried papads are used to prepare masala papad, the oil helps to hold the chopped vegetables and spice powders in place. Here, we have used a layer of peppy green chutney for the purpose. Not only does this bind the toppings with the papad, it also enhances the flavour manifold.
Making zero oil masala papad.
1. Roast the papads on a medium flame and keep aside.
2. Mix together a topping of onions, tomatoes, amchur powder, coriander and salt to taste in a bowl.
3. Place a papad on a serving plate, spread 1 tsp green chutney evenly over it, sprinkle a portion of the topping evenly over it.
4. Repeat step 3 to make 5 more masala papads.
5. Serve zero oil masala papad immediately
Enjoy this Indian roasted masala papad treat occasionally, because moderation is always essential.
Remember to serve this zero oil vegetable papad immediately on preparation, especially because green chutney is added and the papad will become soggy after a while.
Pro tips for zero oil masala papad. 1. Onions add a sweet, slightly pungent flavor that complements the other spices in masala papad. The crunchy texture of onions provides a delightful contrast to the crispy texture of the papad. 2. Add 1/2 tsp dried mango powder (amchur). Amchur adds a tangy and slightly sweet flavor that complements the savory and spicy notes of the other ingredients in masala papad.
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masala roti is perfect for a healthy Indian breakfast with a bowl of curds. Learn how to make masala paratha.
As the name suggests, these masala rotis are masaledar and delectably spicy! If you want them even spicier, you can add finely chopped green chillies.
Whole cumin seeds impart taste and crunch to the masala roti, and you can also add carom seeds (ajwain) or sesame seeds for more crunch and taste. Asafoetida, which is faintly noticeable in these masala theplas, is a digestive aid and helps prevent flatulence (gas) and hence used in daily cooking.
Whole wheat flour used in masala roti is excellent for diabetics as they will not shoot up your blood sugar levels as they are a low GI food. With only 60 calories for one masala roti, this is perfect for those with heart issues and weight loss.
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This traditional delight is one that kids and adults will enjoy thoroughly. Take care to add the pakodas only moments before serving so they remain crisp and succulent, just the way they ought to be.
Teams up well with hot rice and rotis as well. The palak pakodas in this recipe are steamed in a steamer and not deep-fried. The curd and besan combination makes the kadhi a rich source of protein and calcium too.
Just by not deep-frying the pakodas, reducing the use of fat and by replacing full-fat curds with low-fat curds, the calorie count has reduced from 216 kcal to 96 kcal per serving and fat from 15.4 gm to 3.5 gm per serving.
Teams up well with hot rice and rotis as well. We have heard repeatedly that flaxseeds are a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids, and are an essential food especially for vegetarians. But, many of us are at a loss of interesting ways to include it in our diet. While we do attempt to include it in mukhwas, raita, etc., here we present a very innovative way to consume this fibre, calcium and Omega-3 fatty acid rich seed in the form of crunchy herbed crackers. Serve it with the minty beetroot dip to enhance the flavour and health quotient.
Pizza is a fast food that leaves lot of room for your creativity! Topped with veggies and sauces, you can have it just the way you like it. However, there are times when you wish for a simple, cheesy pizza with minimal ingredients.
The Pizza Margherita comes in handy at such times. A soft crust topped with a zesty pizza sauce and smothered with a generous layer of cheese, this basil flavoured pizza is sure to impress you with its simple elegance.
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Indian style chocolate pizza is a unique dessert which can be served at parties. Learn how to make chocolate pizza at home.
To make chocolate pizza, place a pizza base on a clean, dry, surface and spread 2 tbsp of nutella evenly over it. Sprinkle 1 tbsp of almonds and 1 tbsp of walnuts evenly over it. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to make 3 more pizzas. Place 2 pizzas on a baking tray and bake in a pre-heated oven at 180°C (360°F) for 12 to 15 minutes or till the base is evenly browned. Repeat step 4 to bake 2 more pizzas. Cut into equal wedges and serve immediately.
This nutty and chocolaty pizza is perfect for kids, and kindles awake the childishness in adults too! Made quickly and easily with a spread of Nutella and a topping of finely chopped nuts, the best chocolate pizza has an exotic hazelnut flavour, which intensifies upon baking, making it impossible to resist!
The pizza base gives the perfect bite, while the nuts lend the necessary crunchiness. While we have used Nutella, you can also use homemade chocolate sauce. It is ready in less than 10 minutes.
This simple and quick, but elegant chocolate dessert can be served at the end of a meal or even enjoyed at tea time or snack time.
Tips for chocolate pizza. 1. Prefer to use a thin pizza base only. Thick pizza base will not give the same mouthfeel. 2. Remember to serve immediately to enjoy its crunch.
Enjoy chocolate pizza recipe | Indian style chocolate pizza | how to make chocolate pizza at home | chocolate dessert | with step by step photos. An exciting snack with a clearly Oriental touch, the Cheesy Carrot and Celery Cigars will make an excellent starter, served simply with chilli sauce. The ingredients filling the cigars are very well planned, so that they work together to excite the taste buds! While soy sauce gives it an inimitable flavour, boiled noodles adds to the volume, and cheese keeps the ingredients together, also imparting an oh-so-gooey texture that everybody loves. Roll up the pattis and keep them ready, but deep-fry just before serving to retain the crispness.
This pizza is sure to make a very exciting meal, as it uniquely blends Italian and Oriental cuisines! As the name suggests, the Spicy Chinese Pizza is very spicy, and has everything that you will expect to see in a Chinese dish, from noodles and veggies to Schezuan and soya sauce, not to forget garlic. While this innovative pizza uses loads of cheese, without which a pizza is incomplete, it does not require the standard pizza sauce, as it is already chock-full of myriad flavours.
Chinese Style Fried capsicum, typically capsicum is used in Chinese sauces or as juliennes in noodles and fried rice. Next time, try the fried capsicum, it is a unique way of serving capsicum and will be enjoyed by your loved ones. You could also use other crunchy vegetables like baby corn or even asparagus and try this recipe. Try serving it with green garlic sauce or a schezuan sauce. Crunchy, munchy and yummy!