Usually I make this when I have leftover Palak Paneer, and unlike most, I don't like to eat the same stuff that I have prepared for every meal, once or twice is just enough...Ingredients1 bunch fresh spinach1 cup paneer, chopped in 1 inch cubes1 cup white basmati rice, rinsed in cold running water 3 times and cook in 2 cups water for about 12 minutes or until all water has been absorbed, set aside1 tablespoon cumin seeds1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste1 jalapeno, finely chopped2 tablespoons oilSalt to tasteInstructionsBring 6 cups of water to a boil in a 5 qt pot, when the water is boiling add spinach leaves and cook for 5 minutes. Stirring every minute. Take out leaves and...
This recipe is made Sindhi style (north Indians who belonged to the Sindh area in the pre-partition days in India).Serves: 4Ingredients1 cup chana dal cooked in 3 cups water on medium heat for 45 minutes, or until cooked2 tablespoons ghee OR olive if you want to make this vegan1 tablespoon cumin seeds1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder1 jalapeno, finely chopped1 cup red onion, finely chopped1/2 cup chopped cilantro (chop leaves along with cilantro stalk)8-10 curry leaves OPTIONAL1/2 cup fresh mango, chopped OR 1 teaspoon mango powder (from the Indian store)1/2 teaspoon garam masalaSalt to taste (about 2 teaspoons)InstructionsIn a 3 qt saute pan over medium heat, melt ghee and when the ghee is hot, add cumin seeds, curry leaves,...
Serves: 8 (2 kebabs each, although no one can eat just two!)Ingredients1 frozen pack spinach, thawed, squeezed to remove excess water and emptied in a microwavable container1 tablespoon curry powder1 tablespoon garam masala1 jalapeno, minced1 teaspoon salt OR as desired4 large potatoes, boiled and peeled1 tablespoon minced ginger and garlic2 tablespoons corn starch OR as neededOil sprayInstructionsSqueeze out water from spinach and heat spinach in a microwave for about 5-6 minutes or until piping hot. Immediately, pour in a blender and blend until somewhat pureed, since you have squeezed out all the water, this may be a bit difficult, it works best if you have a MAGIC BULLET.In a mixing bowl, mash potatoes along with rest of the ingredients.Taste the...
Ingredients1 lb Salmon fillet, boneless, skinless cut in 1 inch cubes2 tablespoons mustard oil (Indian store has it)1 jalapeno, finely chopped1 tablespoon onion seeds (kalonji - again, Indian store has it)1 teaspoon turmeric powder1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste2 Roma tomatoes, finely chopped1 teaspoon saltInstructionsIn a 3 qt saute pan over medium heat, heat mustard oil. Mustard oil has a strong flavor, especially when heated, just a caution.Add onion seeds and saute for a minute.In a mixing bowl, make a paste of turmeric, cayenne, ginger garlic paste with 1/4 cup water. Add this to the oil along with jalapenos.Cook covered for 5-6 minutes, stir once.Add tomatoes and cook covered for 7-8 minutes, stirring every other minute. Make sure...
Beetroot - I separate the beet root from the leaves and pressure cook it with some water upto 5 whistles. Once the pressure cooker has cooled down, you open it and peel the skin, rest is all edible, slice and eat.Beetroot RAW - You can peel the skin and grate beetroot raw and serve as a salad.Beetroot greens - This is a good recipe, it has 5 ingredients and you will love it!IngredientsBeetroot leaves from 3 beets, so about 3 cups of beetroot leaves, chopped2 dried red chilies3 garlic cloves, chopped OPTIONAL1 teaspoon cumin seeds2 tablespoons oilSalt to taste (1 teaspoon approximately)InstructionsIn a small saute pan, heat oil over medium heat, and when the oil is hot, add cumin seeds...
