How to make Palak Paneer

Palak Paneer

Palak paneer is a popular vegetarian dish from North India, made with spinach and paneer (Indian cottage cheese). Here's a recipe to make palak paneer at home:

Ingredients:

• 500g spinach leaves, washed and chopped
• 250g paneer, cubed
• 2 medium-sized onions, finely chopped
• 2 medium-sized tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2-3 green chillies, finely chopped (optional)
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder (optional)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream or cashew cream (optional)
• 2-3 tbsp ghee or oil
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat ghee or oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter for a few seconds.
2. Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell goes away.
3. Add chopped tomatoes and green chillies (if using). Sauté until the tomatoes become soft and mushy.
4. Add coriander powder, garam masala, turmeric powder, and red chilli powder (if using). Mix well and sauté for a minute.
5. Add chopped spinach leaves and mix well. Sauté for a few minutes until the spinach leaves wilt and become soft.
6. Let the mixture cool down and blend it to a smooth puree.
7. Heat the same pan over medium heat. Add the spinach puree and bring it to a boil.
8. Add cubed paneer and mix well. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until the paneer is cooked and the gravy thickens.
9. Add heavy cream or cashew cream (if using) and mix well. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
10. Adjust salt and spices to taste. Serve hot with roti, naan, or rice.

Enjoy your homemade Palak Paneer

Low Calorie Breakfast Indian Moong Dal Chilla Recipe.

Moong Dal Chilla Recipe.

Moong dal chilla is a popular and delicious dish in Indian cuisine, made from moong dal (split green gram). Here is a simple recipe to make delicious moong dal chilla:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup moong dal (split green gram)
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 tomato, finely chopped
• 1/2 inch ginger, grated
• 1 green chilli, finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp cumin powder
• Salt to taste
• Oil for cooking

Instructions:

1. Soak the moong dal in water for at least 2-3 hours, or overnight. Drain the water and rinse the dal well.
2. Add the soaked moong dal, ginger, and green chilli to a blender and grind to a smooth paste. You may need to add a little water to help with the blending process.
3. Transfer the moong dal paste to a bowl and add chopped onion, tomato, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well.
4. Heat a non-stick pan on medium heat and grease it with a little oil.
5. Pour a ladleful of the moong dal mixture onto the pan and spread it out evenly to form a thin pancake-like chilla.
6. Cook for 2-3 minutes on medium heat until the underside turns golden brown and the top begins to dry out.
7. Flip the chilla and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
8. Remove from the pan and repeat the process with the remaining batter.
9. Serve hot with your favorite chutney or sauce.

Enjoy your delicious and healthy moong dal chilla!

Low Calorie Breakfast Indian Poha

POHA

Delicious Poha Recipe

Poha is a popular Indian breakfast dish made with flattened rice, vegetables, and spices. Here's a recipe for making delicious poha:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of flattened rice (poha)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 potato, chopped
• 1 green chili, chopped
• 1/4 cup of peanuts
• 1/2 teaspoon of mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon of cumin seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon of oil
• Coriander leaves for garnish
• Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions:

1. Rinse the poha in cold water for a minute, drain the water and set it aside to soften.
2. In a pan, heat the oil and add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
3. Add the chopped onion, green chili and sauté for a minute.
4. Add the chopped potato and peanuts and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the potato is cooked.
5. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
6. Add the softened poha and mix well until everything is well combined. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
7. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with lemon wedges.

Your delicious poha is ready to serve! Enjoy it as a healthy and satisfying breakfast or snack

Low Calorie Breakfast Indian Omelette

Vegetable Omelette:

Necessary Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup chopped mixed vegetables (onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, etc.)
• 1/2 tsp oil
• Salt and pepper to tastejh

Directions:

1. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
3. Add the chopped vegetables and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until tender.
4. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the bottom is set.
5. Carefully flip the omelette over and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes or until fully cooked.
6. Serve hot with a side of sliced tomatoes or a small bowl of mixed fruit.

This omelette is high in protein and packed with veggies, making it a healthy and low-calorie breakfast option.

Tasty Moong Dal Recipe

How to make delicious moong dal

Moong dal, also known as mung bean, is a popular legume in Indian cuisine and is used to make a variety of dishes. Here is a recipe for making delicious moong dal:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup moong dal (mung beans)
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tbsp ghee or oil
• 1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)
• Salt, to taste
• 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves (cilantro), for garnish

Instructions:

1. Rinse the moong dal in cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the dal for 30 minutes.
2. Drain the soaked dal and transfer it to a pressure cooker or a pot with 3 cups of water.
3. Add turmeric powder and salt to the dal and mix well.
4. Pressure cook the dal for 3-4 whistles or boil it in a pot until it becomes soft and cooked through.
5. In a separate pan, heat ghee or oil over medium heat.
6. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Then add asafoetida and stir for a few seconds.
7. Add coriander powder and red chili powder to the pan and stir for a few seconds.
8. Pour the spiced oil mixture over the cooked dal and mix well.
9. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.

Tasty and digestive moong dal is ready Enjoy your delicious moong dal!

Low Calories Breckfast Indian Upma

Oats Upma

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
• 1 green chili, finely chopped
• 1 tsp oil
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp urad dal (split black gram)
• 1/2 tsp chana dal (split chickpeas)
• Salt to taste
• Coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. Dry roast the oats in a pan for 2-3 minutes until they turn slightly brown. Keep aside.
2. Heat oil in the same pan and add mustard seeds. When they start to splutter, add cumin seeds, urad dal, and chana dal. Sauté for a minute.
3. Add onion and green chili and sauté until onion turns translucent.
4. Add tomatoes, bell pepper, and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the veggies turn slightly soft.
5. Add the roasted oats and mix well. Add water and cover the pan. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes on medium-low heat.
6. Turn off the heat and let it sit for a minute.
7. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

This recipe makes 1 serving and has approximately 200-250 calories per serving. You can adjust the amount of oil and vegetables according to your preference.

Gram Flour Curry Recipe

 

Gram flour curry, also known as besan ki sabzi, is a popular Indian dish that is easy to make and tastes delicious. Here is a simple recipe for gram flour curry:

Ingredients:

     

•   1 cup gram flour (besan)
• · 2 tbsp oil
• · 1 tsp cumin seeds
• · 1 onion, chopped
• · 1 tomato, chopped
• · 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• · 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• · 1 tsp coriander powder
• · 1 tsp red chili powder
• · Salt to taste
• · 2 cups water
• · Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing
• · If some gram flour plain dumplings are also put in this, then even better curry will be made.   

Instructions: 

1. In a bowl, mix gram flour with 1/2 cup water to make a smooth paste. Keep aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. When they start to splutter, add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
3. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
4. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft.
5. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for a minute.
6. Add the gram flour paste and stir continuously to avoid lumps. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
7. Now put gram flour dumplings too.
8. Add 2 cups of water and mix well. Bring it to a boil and cook for 5-7 minutes on low flame.
9. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice or chapati.

Your gram flour curry is ready to enjoy!

Delicious Dum Potatoes Recipe

                                                                 

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How To Make Delicious Dum Potatoes

Dum potatoes, also known as "dum aloo," is a popular Indian dish that features small potatoes cooked in a rich and flavorful sauce. Here's a recipe for making delicious dum potatoes:

Ingredients:

• 20-25 small baby potatoes, boiled and peeled
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste
• 2-3 green chilies, finely chopped
• 1 cup tomato puree
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1/2 cup curd (yogurt)
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves

Instructions:

1. In a pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
2. Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies to the pan and sauté for a minute.
3. Add tomato puree to the pan and mix well. Cook the mixture for 5-6 minutes.
4. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and garam masala powder to the pan. Mix well.
5. Add boiled potatoes to the pan and mix them with the masala. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
6. Add curd to the pan and mix well. Add salt to taste and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
7. Add 1-2 cups of water to the pan, depending on how thick you want the gravy to be. Mix well and bring it to a boil.
8. Once the gravy starts boiling, cover the pan with a tight lid and cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes. This process is known as "dum" cooking and helps to infuse the potatoes with the flavors of the masala.
9. After 10-15 minutes, remove the lid and check if the potatoes are cooked through and the gravy has thickened. If the gravy is too thick, add a little more water and cook for a few more minutes.
10. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or naan bread.

Enjoy your delicious dum potatoes!

Healthy Summer Lassi

  

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How to make cool and healthy lassi in summer

Lassi is a refreshing and healthy drink that is perfect for hot summer days. Here's a recipe for making a cool and healthy lassi:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh fruit (such as mango, strawberry, or peach)
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
• Ice cubes (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a blender, combine the yogurt, milk, chopped fruit, honey, and cardamom (if using).
2. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
3. If you want a thicker lassi, add a few ice cubes and blend again until smooth.
4. Pour the lassi into glasses and serve immediately.
5. You can also garnish with fresh fruit or a sprinkle of ground cardamom.

This lassi recipe is not only delicious, but it's also packed with nutrients from the fresh fruit and yogurt. Enjoy!

Matar Paneer Recipe.

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Matar Paneer is a popular vegetarian dish in Indian cuisine, which consists of green peas (matar) and paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cooked in a rich and creamy tomato-based sauce. Here is a recipe to make Matar Paneer:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
• 200 grams paneer, cubed
• 2-3 medium-sized tomatoes, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1-2 green chilies, chopped
• 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
• 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 2-3 tablespoons oil or ghee
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing

Instructions:

1. Heat oil or ghee in a pan on medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
2. Add chopped onions, green chilies, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Saute for 2-3 minutes until the onions turn translucent.
3. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
4. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes.
5. Add green peas and paneer cubes. Mix well and cook for 5-7 minutes until the peas are cooked and the paneer cubes are lightly browned.
6. Add garam masala powder and mix well. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
7. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or roti.

Your Matar Paneer is now ready to be enjoyed as a delicious vegetarian meal.

Nice Potato Peas Vegetable

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Simple Recipe For a Tasty Potato Peas Vegetable Dish:

Ingredients:

• 4-5 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 cup of green peas
• 1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
• 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Allow them to splutter.
2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until onions turn translucent.
3. Add diced potatoes and stir well.
4. Add all the spices (coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt) and mix well.
5. Add green peas and 1/2 cup of water. Cover the pan with a lid and cook on low heat until potatoes are tender and the water has evaporated.
6. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves (optional).
7. Serve hot with chapati or rice.

Enjoy your delicious potato peas vegetable!