Dahi ki kadi - gram flour dumplings in sour yogurt gravy

Dahi ki kadi is a delicious hyderabadi curry prepared in most of the houses. This curry is made from sour yogurt with added spices. This curry is also called as gulgulon ki kadi because of the gulgule or dumplings present in it. The dumplings are made from gram flour and are deep fried til golden and then added directly into the gravy. This curry is best served with rice.
Its light to eat, easy to cook and tastes simply delicious. What else do you want?? 
So lets start...

Ingredients :

For the gravy :

Yogurt  - 2 cup

Red chili powder - 1 Tsp

Turmeric Powder - 1/2 Tsp

Coriander Powder - 1 Tsp

Coriander leaves  - 1/2 Bunch, chopped

Curry leaves  - 10

Green chilies - 4-5, slit

Gram flour / Besan -  1 Tbsp

Onion  - 1 medium, finely sliced

Salt  - to taste

For dumplings /  Gulgule :

Gram flour - 2 cups

Salt - to taste

Red chili powder - 1/4 Tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/4 Tsp

Ginger-garlic paste - 1/2 Tsp

Soda - a pinch

Oil - for deep frying

For Seasoning / bagaar :

Cumin seeds - 1 Tsp

Mustard seeds - 1/2 Tsp

Dried Red chilies - 5 

Method:

Preparing the gravy :

In a bowl add yogurt and beat it nicely with a whisk until it is smooth.
To this add red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt, ginger-garlic paste, coriander seed powder and mix well.
Now take 1 tbsp gram flour in a small bowl, dissolve it in little water to make a smooth paste without lumps.
Add this paste to the beaten yogurt stirring continuously.

Throw in the sliced onions, chopped coriander, curry leaves and green chilies.
Add water according to the desired consistency. [ I'm adding 2 cups of water]

Now keep the mixture on medium flame for 5-7 minutes or until the green chilies turn yellowish.
Remove and keep aside.

Preparing dumplings / Gulgule :

In a bowl take gram flour, add salt, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, soda, finely chopped coriander and make into a smooth but thick paste using enough water.
Heat oil in a wok and deep fry the dumplings to golden brown.
Remove and drain the excess oil.
Add the dumplings directly to the cooked Yogurt mixture.

Seasoning / bagaar / tadka :

Heat oil in a pan .
Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds and dried red chilies.
When they start spluttering, remove and add this to the curry.

Serve hot with a bowl of plain rice.

                      Enjoy and Good luck :)

Luv,

            

Masaledar Chicken

Spicy, tender and filling, this masaledar chicken is sure going to make some fireworks in your mouth.

 

Ingredients :

 

Marination :

1.     Whole chicken - cut into pieces
2.     Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tsp
3.     Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
4.     Salt - 1/2 tsp

Gravy :

1.     Yogurt or Curd -1 cup
2.     Poppy Seeds or Khuskhus - 1 tbsp
3.     Grated coconut - 1 tbsp
4.     Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tsp
5.     Red chilli powder - 2 tsp
6.     Onions  - 2 medium made into paste
7.     Fried onion paste - slice a large onion.                                                                                                                                             heat oil in a pan and saute the sliced onions until golden n slightly crisp. Cool n blend into a paste.           
8.     Dried red chillies - 4-5 chopped
9.     Garam masala [2 cloves, 2 cardamom, 1/2 tsp caraway seeds, small cinnamon stick,  7-8 cubebs]
10.     Chopped coriander - 1 cup
11.     Chopped green chillies - 2-3
12.     Salt to taste
13.     Oil - 2 tbsp          

                                       

Method :

1. Clean and wash the chicken pieces.
2. Add ginger-garlic paste, salt and turmeric powder, nicely rub into the chicken pieces and keep for marination for about 30 minutes.
3. Dry roast both poppy seeds and coconut and make into a fine paste. Keep aside.
4. Heat oil in a wok add garam masala [cloves, cardamom. caraway seeds, cinnamon stick,  cubebs]
5. Fry for a few seconds, then add onion paste, stir fry till the raw smell goes away.
6. Then add ginger-garlic paste, fry for 1-2 minutes.
7. Now add turmeric and red chilli powder, mix.
8. Add the marinated chicken pieces and mix well to coat the chicken pieces with all the spices.
9. Fry well till no liquid remains.
10. Now add enough water and let it cook on a medium to low flame till the water dries up and the chicken is done.
11. Add Poppy seed-coconut paste, fried onion paste and beaten curd, mix well.
12. Fry till the oil separates from the mixture.
13. Stir in the chopped coriander, green chillies and dried red chillies.
14. Add little water as per the consistency of the gravy you desire, I like it thicker so I'm going to add just 1/4 cup of water and cook for another few minutes till I reach the right consistency..
15. Serve hot with parathas or with rice and khatti dal.

                  Enjoy and Good luck :)

 

Luv,

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Corn Kachori

Hi Friends, hope you are doin great.
Today I am going to share the recipe of a very famous snack Kachori.
Kachoris are spicy fried pastries usually stuffed with lentil based stuffing, but here we are going to stuff them with spiced corn masala.

Kachoris are a delicious, spicy, fried puff pastry appetizer for any occasion. - See more at: http://www.manjulaskitchen.com/2007/08/31/khasta-kachori/#sthash.hjJDt90r.dpuf

Kachoris are a delicious, spicy, fried puff pastry appetizer for any occasion. - See more at: http://www.manjulaskitchen.com/2007/08/31/khasta-kachori/#sthash.hjJDt90r.dpuf

These crispy snacks taste awesome and are great appetizers for any occasion.
Served best with sweet green chutney and ketchup.

Kachoris are a delicious, spicy, fried puff pastry appetizer for any occasion. - See more at: http://www.manjulaskitchen.com/2007/08/31/khasta-kachori/#sthash.hjJDt90r.dpuf

Kachoris are a delicious, spicy, fried puff pastry appetizer for any occasion. - See more at: http://www.manjulaskitchen.com/2007/08/31/khasta-kachori/#sthash.hjJDt90r.dpuf

Kachoris are a delicious, spicy, fried puff pastry appetizer for any occasion. - See more at: http://www.manjulaskitchen.com/2007/08/31/khasta-kachori/#sthash.hjJDt90r.dpuf

Kachoris are a delicious, spicy, fried puff pastry appetizer for any occasion. - See more at: http://www.manjulaskitchen.com/2007/08/31/khasta-kachori/#sthash.hjJDt90r.dpuf

Kachoris are a delicious, spicy, fried puff pastry appetizer for any occasion. - See more at: http://www.manjulaskitchen.com/2007/08/31/khasta-kachori/#sthash.hjJDt90r.dpuf

Ingredients :

For the dough :

1. All purpose flour / Maida - 2 cup
2. Oil / ghee - 2 tbsp 
3. Salt  - to taste
4. Warm water - as required

[recipe source for stuffing : Authentic Food Delights ]

For the stuffing :

1. Boiled sweet corn - 1 1/2 cup
2. Green chillies - 2-3 finely chopped
3. Ginger-garlic paste - 1/2 tsp
4. Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
5. Peppercorns -5-6
6. Carom seeds - 1 tsp
7. Fennel seeds - 1 tsp
8. Coriander leaves - 1/2 cup finely chopped
9. Chaat masala powder - 1 tsp
10. Salt  - to taste 
11. Oil -  to deep fry

Method :

  Dough :

1. Sieve the flour and salt together.
2. Add oil and mix with your fingers until well incorporated.
3. Now slowly add warm water and knead into a soft dough.
4. Cover and keep aside for about 20-25 minutes.

Stuffing :

1. Dry roast cumin seeds and peppercorns, grind them into a coarse powder. Keep aside.
2. Coarsely grind the boiled corn and  keep aside.
3. Heat 2 tsp oil in a pan, add carom seeds and fennel seeds. When they change color add ginger-garlic paste, chopped green chillies and fry for about 1-2 minutes.
4. Add coriander leaves, ground cumin and peppercorns, salt, chaat masala powder and mix well.
5. Now stir in the  the corn paste, mix well. 
6. Cook for a few minutes and then keep aside to cool.

  Making kachoris :

1. Divide the dough into equal portions and shape into balls.
2. Roll each ball with the rolling pin into a slightly thick puri and place a spoonful of the stuffing in the center. Enclose the filling by gathering the outer edge of the puri to form a pocket. Pinch off extra dough and shape into a flat ball by gently pressing your thumb in the center. Then roll them into small flattened pooris.
3. Repeat the same for the rest of the dough.
4. Deep fry the kachoris on a medium-low flame till golden brown and crisp.
5. Remove on a kitchen towel to drain excess oil.
6. Serve hot with green chutney or ketchup.

                   Enjoy and Good luck :)

Luv,

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Spicy Chole

Chole are one of my favorites, and there is nothing like my elder sister's spicy chole with hot pooris. 

Here's a mouthwatering chole recipe straight from Kausers kitchen.

Hope you like it.

 

 

 

Ingredients :

1. Chick peas (kabuli chana) - 250 grams
2. Onions - 2 finely (chopped)
3. Tomatoes - 2 (chopped)
4. Boiled potatoes - 1/4 cup (diced)
5. Green Chillies - 2-4 (chopped)
6. Coriander - 1 cup (finely chopped)
7. Mint leaves - 1/2 cup
8. Red chilli powder - 2 1/2 tsp
9. Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tsp
10. Salt - to taste
11. Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
12. Chole masala - 3 tsp
13. Black pepper powder - 1/4 tsp
14. Coriander powder - 1/2 tbsp
15. Teabag / tealeaves tied in a muslin cloth -   1
16. Oil - 2 tbsp
17. Water - as needed

 

 

 

Method :

1. Wash and soak the chickpeas in enough water overnight. 
2. Drain chickpeas and put in pressure cooker.
3. Add enough water, little salt, turmeric powder and teabag / tealeaves tied in muslin cloth. 
4. Pressure cook until soft and completely cooked. 
5. Drain and discard the teabag.
6. Heat oil in a pan and add chopped onions, fry till they become transparent.
7. Add ginger-garlic paste, red chilli powder, salt, turmeric powder, coriander powder, black pepper powder and mix well.
8. Now add chopped tomatoes, boiled potatoes, chopped coriander, mint leaves, green chillies and saute.
9. Cook for a few minutes, then add the boiled chick peas and a little water according to the consistency of the gravy you want.
10. Simmer and cook for another 5-6 minutes till the chick peas absorb all the flavors.
11. Garnish with fresh coriander and chopped onions.
12. Squeeze in some fresh lemon juice and serve hot with pooris / bhaturas.

                  

                  Enjoy and Good luck :)

Luv,

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Sweet corn chaat

Sweet corn chaat is a tasty and delicious snack that can be prepared in a jiffy. It is easy to make, requires very less ingredients and is nutritious too.

Ingredients :

1. Sweet corn - 2 cups
2. Salt  - to taste
3. Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
4. Turmeric powder  - 1/2 tsp
5. Chaat masala powder  - 1 tsp
6. Amchur powder - 1/2 tsp
7. Onions - 1 medium chopped
8. Coriander - 1 bunch finely chopped
9. Cucumber - 1 sliced
10. Fresh lemon juice  - as desired
11. Oil -  1/2 tbsp

Method :

1. Wash and pressure cook corn with a little salt till soft and tender.
2. Heat oil in a wok and add the cooked corns, cook for about 2-3 minutes.
3. Then add salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, chaat masala powder, amchur powder and saute for a few seconds.
4. Remove from heat and squeeze in some lemon juice.
5. Transfer into serving bowls and garnish with chopped coriander, onions and sliced cucumber.
6. Corn chaat is ready to be served.
7. Enjoy hot.

                          

                 

                                    Enjoy and Good luck :)

 

Luv, 

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Carrot-Capsicum Uttapam / Indian pancakes

 Uttapam is a delicious and super quick breakfast recipe made from rava / semolina with 
     different kinds of  veggies as toppings also called as savory indian pancakes.
     Here's a yummy uttapam recipe that's really easy to make.

 

Ingredients :

1. Rava / semolina - 2 cups
2. Curd - 2 cups
3. Onion - 1 finely chopped
4. Carrots - 2 grated
5. Capsicum - 1 finely chopped / grated
6. Salt - as per taste
7. Cumin seed powder - to sprinkle
8. Red chilli powder - to sprinkle

Method :

1. Mix the rava and yogurt together in equal quantities to form a batter.
2. Let it rest for about 30 minutes.
3. Then add salt as per your taste and mix well.
4. It should have the consistency of pancake batter so add a little water to have the right consistency.
5. Heat a skillet and Pour a ladle full of batter and spread gently. 
6. Add the chopped onions, capsicum and carrot on top. 
7. Sprinkle some cumin seed powder and red chilli powder.
8. Drizzle a little oil around the edges for cooking.
9. Let it cook for a couple of minutes on one side and then flip. 
10. Cook for another couple of minutes, till its done.
11. Serve hot with coconut chutney or any chutney of your choice.

                        Enjoy and Good luck :)

                                           

                                                 

 

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Phalli kut / Peanut rice

 Peanut rice is an extremely simple and quick recipe. Best way to use leftover rice and a quick  lunchbox idea too.

 

 Ingredients :

1. Cooked rice - 2 cups
2. Peanuts - 1/2 cup roasted
3. Carrot - 2 grated
4. Capsicum - 1/2 finely chopped
5. Soya sauce - 2 tsp
6. Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
7. Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
8. Coriander - 1/2 bunch finely chopped
9. Curry leaves - few leaves
10. Green chillies - 2-3 chopped
11. Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
12. Ginger-garlic paste - 1/2 tsp
13. Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
14. Salt - to taste
15. Oil - 1 tbsp

Method : 

1. Heat oil in a wok, add cumin seeds and mustard seeds.
2. When they start spluttering add ginger-garlic paste and saute.
3. Add grated carrot, finely chopped capsicum and cook for a few minutes.
4. Add chopped coriander, curry leaves and green chillies, stir.
5. Now add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt and mix.
6. Add the soya sauce and cook for another few minutes.
7. Now add the roasted peanuts and cooked rice and mix well.
8. Serve hot garnished with mint leaves.

                      

                        Enjoy and Good luck :)

 

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Spicy pasta recipe with homemade pasta noodles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

~ How to make Pasta dough ~

 Ingredients :

1.  Flour - -1 cup
2.  Egg - 1
3. Olive oil - 1 tsp
4. Salt - pinch

Method :

1. Place a heap of the flour and make a well in the center.
2. Break the egg into it with the white and beat with a fork.
3. Add a pinch of salt and a tsp of olive oil.
4. Mix till all the ingredients are combined completely.
5. Now knead several times into a smooth ball.
6. The dough will look like an elastic ball.
7. Cover and set aside for 30 minutes.
8. Divide the dough into small equal sized balls.
9. Roll out each ball into a very thin chapati.
10. Now cut the chapati into thin strips.
11. Homemade pasta is ready.

 

 ~ Spicy pasta ~

Ingredients :

1. Onions - 1 chopped
2. Bell peppers - 1 chopped
3. Green peas - 1 cup
4. Green beans -5-6 chopped
5. Carrots - 3 grated
6. Curry leaves -  few
7. Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
8. Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
9. Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tsp
10. Salt - to taste
11. Soya sauce -  2 tbsp
12. Oil - 1 tbsp

Method : 

1. In a large pot boil the water with little salt and oil.
2. After water comes to the boil add the pasta.
3. Cook the pasta until it is tender, drain the water and set the pasta aside.

 

1. Heat oil in a wok and add chopped onions to it, saute.
2. Add ginger-garlic paste and saute for few minutes.
3. Add salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, mix.
4. Now add the vegetables and cook until they are tender.
5. Add soya sauce and put the boiled pasta, saute for a minute until pasta is well coated with all the masala.
6. Keep stirring for a few minutes till the pasta is well combined with all the vegetables and masala.
7. Serve hot.

                       Enjoy and Good luck :)

 

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