Healthy Chana Sprouts - Malvani Sprouts Masala

My way of making sprouts masala,extra spicy so beaware !

Malwani Masala was spicy but so delecious



this is how the sprouts look after cooking in pressure cooker

let the chana sprout for 2 days
washing it well after 8 hrs..then pressure cook for 1 whistle adding salt and little water
for the masala >
saute mustard seeds,cumin onions and ginger garlic,curry leaf  and green chili for 2 min,then add spicy red chili and garlic masala (malvani masala)
cook 2 min then add tomatoes and cook till soft ,now add salt and the sprouts
add water and cook covered for 10 min

 More info on Malvani Masala @ Niyas world

now finaly garnish with corriander leaves

Methi Murg Masala | Chicken Cooked with Fenugreek Leaves | Chicken Methi Recipe

I made this today for lunch and it was ready in 20 min...Its super easy,and you dont need to do the usual (bhuno) that we are used to for chicken currys ,serve this dish with naan or roti and lunch is done !

 For some extra green you can mix fenugreek and spinach together too..



not bad eh?



for the marination
fenugreek leaves 1/2 cup
corriander pwd
red chili pwd
turmeric
chaat masala~use powders to your taste
chicken (boneless) marinated in yogurt and salt 1 hr
salt

mix all the powders and fenugreek leaves with the chicken and leave in the fridge for 2 hours

in ghee or butter saute onions and ginger garlic
cook 2 min then add chicken and saute till light brown

add water and cook till tender and the water has dried up a bit
i added water to my blending jar that i used to make ginger/garlic

add 2/3 tsp yogurt and cook on low heat for 5 min,check in for salt and adjust to taste..
finally add garam masala and corriander leaves...Now your done !

Paneer and Capsicum Sabzi | Shimla Mirch Paneer Sabzi

Here is a quick and delicious bell pepper and
cottage cheese dish for lunch or dinner,serve with fulkas and you have a perfect meal.
Keep reading for the recipe.

Biju (the hubby) is not very found of paneer..but when i make this he never complains,its really nice

"if cooked right"...wink !

looks nice eh?



another close up

start by lightly tossing capsicum in a tiny bit of oil>cook 5/7 min


  

after the capsicum is cooked a bit,remove and in the same pan brown the paneer a bit,you may add a pinch of salt,saute till light brown..now keep the capsicum and paneer aside..

 

Paste 1> onion+2 cashews+cardamom

Paste 2> tomato+green chili+ginger and garlic

Make the pastes as per the quantity you wish to make..

now in butter or ghee temper cumin and kalonji(onion seeds)
then add paste 1 cook till light brown

after the onion is cooked add badshah kitchen king masala,this brand is what i use
you can use any mix masala,also add in salt and 1 tsp sugar

after adding kitchen king pwd add paste 2 and cook till oil separates,make sure the pastes cook on a low

see the colour of the masala? thats what we want
now add in the capsicum and cover for 2/3 min

after 3 min add the paneer,kasuri methi and little water,
you can also add saffron at this point
then cover for 5 min till dry



now your done !



Prawns in Schezwan Sauce | Schezwan Style Prawns

"Spicy Schezwan Prawns" and egg fried rice is one dish i can eat everyday,i always make extra or order in 1 extra  portion so i eat some the next day too... I prefer having Chinese/Thai  dishes in restaurants that why i have very few Chinese dishes in my blog,today i decided to make some to fill in my blog posts.. 

 here's my way of making this awesome dish !




ohh ya ! it was delish

 

i'm using large size prawns you can use any size you prefer
spices ~ chili flakes,pepper pwd and lots of garlic
soy
schezwan sauce (store brought)
spring onions
green chili optional

start by marinating prawns with cornflour,salt and pepper for 20 min
Then fry them and keep aside..

for the sauce,saute garlic and chili flakes till garlic turns pink,now add in soy and schezwan sauce cook 3/4min
add 1 pinch sugar and salt..then add in half cup water and boil,now dissolve a tsp or more corn flour in cold water and add it to the gravy,once it looks glossy add the prawns..garnish with spring onions and your done !!

Serve with egg fried rice or veg noodles..Its yummmmmmm



mmmmmmm



How to make Coffee Caramel Frappe | Caramel Frappe | Coffee Caramel Drink

Making this is easier going to Starbucks or Mcdonalds,i make  these as an evening treat for me and Biju aka The Hubby.Trust me this recipe is the bomb so give it a try...your gona love it !

Start by blending 1/2 cup milk,half cup ice,4/5 tbs diluted coffee,sugar to taste and 2 spoons of vanilla ice cream and 2 tbs of  caramel syrup..blend everything till smooth.

then pour in a tall glass and top with whipped cream and drizzle some caramel syrup on top !

Now your done !

  Ohh ya one small thing (something very important) ~ don't forget the straw !


its so easy right?



Bengali Style Fried Eggplant | Begun Bhaja Recipe | Indian Style Fried Eggplant with Spices

This recipe is perfect with daal,chawal and dahi...The eggplant is not deep fried,instead its shallow fried so all the spices cook perfectly...Its a very common bengali veg dish and for those who like eggplant,this is sure a winner...i love it hope you enjoy this dish too !



its ready !





   

cut eggpant in circles
now for the marination-ginger/garlic,red chili,garam masala,cumin,turmeric,chaat masala and salt
(adjust spices to your taste)

 

marinate the eggplant for 15 min

add olive oil or mustard oil and shallow fry till light brown,then add corriander leaves
after 5/7 min,add few drops water and cover with a lid till soft and cooked
then remove lid and cook another 2/3 min



looks awsome right?



If you need to try out another brinjal dish,do try out my brinjal raita,its a great side dish to go with any spicy gravy or curry...Hope you like it !

Cauliflower and Broccoli Sabzi | Broccoli and Gobi Sabzi | Healthy Broccoli and Cauliflower Recipe

Follow the same recipe of the gobi sabzi i made earlier,only change is add some broccoli along with the cauliflower and cook the same way !

Link to my gobi sabzi recipe >http://easiestrecipes.blogspot.com/2012/01/i-always-make-cauliflower-with-some.html


so simple and so good for you !




do try it with broccoli,it tastes wonderful !



Prawn Pulao | Jinga Pulao Recipe

Easy Prawn Pulao / Pilaf  is a great dish for entertaining.Most of us end up making a Mutton or Chicken Biryani but i say make a change and try making an Aromatic Prawn Pulao instead.

Adding fried onions and dry fruits on top of the dish completes it and makes it looks fabulous.

Do try this Wonderful Prawn Rice some day.

A quick pulao to die for !

any size prawns can be used,i used king prawns

special paste
coriander leaves,ginger and garlic (green chili optional)
and also
small piece tomato
about 2 onions

Start by boiling basmati rice with salt and 1 tsp ghee added to water.
Rice must be half cooked..Each grain must be separate.
Also use half the onion and brown it,this too goes as a garnish..



we also need cashews and raisins fried in ghee

spice powders
pulao masala
red chili pwd
turmeric pwd
garam masala ~ adjust all the spices to your taste
salt

saute onion and tomato for 2/3 min in ghee then add the green paste,add salt and 1 pinch sugar
cook till light brown..

now saute the prawns for 5 min,add some water and cook for another 2 min (do not dry the water)



then top the prawn masala with the cooked rice,garnish with fried onions and dry fruits
also add in some milk and saffron for colour
cover with a lid on low heat and cook for 10 min !

now your done ! serve with yogurt and papad !

How to Decorate Cupcakes in 2 Min | 2 min Cupcake Decoration

 It gets real boring eating a plain cupcake.so here is a quick way you can decorate you plain vanilla cup cake into something fabulous.
In my video you can see how i decorate the cup cake inside 2 min.Super Easy and Super Yum.

Look Below for the Video 


My snack today

 My most favourite cupcake topping is chocolate but today i added in some blue berry jam,nutella and whipped cream with mint chocolate on top...
Loved it,cant wait to make some more soon...

Watch my video and me eating it in the end>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fARaiHqZjo


 


cuteness



Alu / Aloo Methi ( Everyday Sabzi Recipes) | Potatoes with Fenugreek Leaves

If you wana know how i make alu methi keep reading and do try it out...
Hoping you all like it as much as i do...

The Best Alu / Aloo Methi Sabzi


looks ok????

  T.i.p>when ever you boil potatoes for any Indian Sabzi,the most important thing is seasoning the water..
Add salt,turmeric and a small pinch of garam masala,this will make your sabzi get the maximum flavour and the potatoes dont seem bland...

i used baby potatoes for this sabzi,and boiled it only till its half cooked
i also added turmeric,salt  and a tiny bit of red chili while boiling them

Here is the recipe : 
Add ghee(it wont kill you so dont skip ghee)  to a hot pan then temper with mustard seeds,jeera and fennel seeds,add curry leaf and saute,now add in crushed garlic and ginger (do not add ginger/garlic  paste for this dish)
saute till pink,now add in a small piece onion and red chili pwd,turmeric,corriander pwd,1 pinch sugar(very imp) and 1 pinch chaat masala..cook for 2/3 min and add half a tomato,cook till soft then add in the fenugreen leaves and salt to taste,saute for 2 min and add the potatoes,saute for 5 min till potatoes are light brown and coated ,now add a few drops of water and cook covered till potaotes are soft...

garnish with corriander leaves and drizzle some lime juice before serving...Serve with fulkas and yogurt !!!