COOKING MADE EASY

Kidney bean  or rajma is a must-have legume that is widely used in various traditional dishes in India and abroad. It takes its name from appearance and resemblance to colour of kidneys. These nourishing legumes are procured from the herbaceous plant, scientifically termed Phaseolus vulgaris . RECI PE: SOAK RAJMA OVERNIGHT. PRESSURE COOK IT TILL IT SOFTENS AND IS COOKED WELL. IN A POT ADD OIL AND FRY CHOPPED ONIONS ,ONCE IT'S LIGHT ADD TOMATOES PASTE ,SALT, GINGER GARLIC PASTE THEN ADD THE SPICES HALDI,RED CHILLI POWDER ,RAJMA MASALA POWDER,CORIANDER CUMIN POWDER. ONCE THE OIL OOZES OUT ADD THE COOKED RAJMA AND MIX WELL. ADD WATER IF REQUIRED. GARNISH WITH CORIANDER LEAVES AND SERVE WITH JEERA RICE    What is rajma a rich source of? Gives you more Energy :  Rajma is Iron rich. Iron is an important nutrient for our body and for our health. It helps our cells "breathe". Iron is essential in the chemical reactions that produce energy from foods.

Wash the kheema(minced meat) well and drain the excess water. You can use mutton or chicken kheema as per your preference. Heat the oil  in a wok or deep pan over medium heat.  Add the cumin seeds,tej patta,cinnamon sticks,cloves,pepper corns,Kashmiri chilli,cardamom and fry for 1 minute . Add the onions and sauté till they turn a pale golden color, for about 5 minutes. Add the garlic-ginger paste and fry for 1 minute to get rid of the "raw" fragrance. Add the chopped tomatoes and once softened add  coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala powder, pepper powder, haldi,chilli powder,green peas and salt to taste and sauté, stirring almost continuously, until the oil begins to separate from the masala. (When this happens, you know the spices are cooked to perfection.) Add the meat to the masala and sauté until browned, stirring often to prevent burning— about 5 to 7 minutes. Add slight water when required. Fry some potatoes and add it to the cooked kheema at the end. Gar...

Fish is a low-fat high quality protein. Fish is filled with omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins such as D and B2 (riboflavin). Fish is rich in calcium and phosphorus and a great source of minerals, such as iron, zinc, iodine, magnesium, and potassium.Fish are an important part of a healthy, well-balanced diet. They provide a good source of protein and vitamins, and are a primary dietary source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids can: lower risk of heart disease. RECIPE: Clean & Marinate Fish  with salt, Turmeric powder, Chilly powder, Fishmasala(easternbrand) Cumin powder, Coriander powder, Pepper powder & few drops of oil.  Leave aside for 3 to 4hours. Start Frying in hot oil on medium flame and squeeze some lime juice before serving.

BROWN RICE  RECIPE: Soak the basmati rice in enough water for 20 to 30 minutes. After 20 to 30 minutes, drain the water from the soaked rice. Set the rice aside. Heat oil or ghee in a thick bottomed pot. Add the cinnamon stick, Black cardamom, cumin seeds, star anis, cloves and black peppercorn. You can also add 1 tej patta. Fry the whole spices on a low heat till they get fragrant. Add the sliced onions. Stir and fry the onions till they get translucent and are softened. Now add sugar and stir. Continue frying the onions till they caramelize or get browned. The sugar will also caramelize. Keep on stirring in between to ensure even browning. When the onions have got browned, quickly remove some onions for garnishing. They will have sweet taste and will be a little sticky due to the caramelization of sugar. Add the rice and gently stir. Pour 1.5 to 2 cups water or as required. Add salt and stir. Cover tightly and let the rice cook till done and all the water is absorbed. Check once ...

Recipe: Soak Chana overnight. Cook them in pressure cooker the next morning by adding salt bay leaves & black cardamom. Take Cooking Oil in a pot  and Add some chopped onions and fry till light in color. Add some ginger garlic paste. Then add some chopped green chilli,tomato chopped pcs and fry well. Add Haldi Red chilli powder kasmiri chilli powder Garam Masala powder Chana chole Powder pav bhaji Masala coriander powder pepper powder cumin powder and mix well, then add the boiled chana and add water as per the required consistency. Squeeze some Lemon juice. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with Puri. DID YOU KNOW? Generally speaking,  both the terms Chana and chole mean chickpeas . Chana is a Hindi word and Chole is a Punjabi word & both mean the same. But chana masala is any Indian chickpea curry and chole masala is a dish made in Punjabi style with specific spices.  The chickpea or chick pea is an annual legume of the family Fabaceae, subfamily Faboi...

Gujarati and Rajasthani sweet, Churma Ladoo is made with whole wheat flour, Jaggery, Ghee, and Cardamom powder. Guajarati's also call this Churma Na Ladwa! These ladoos are made during festival time like Ganesh Chaturthi, Holi, Diwali, etc. These are very healthy, and kids love them too. You can make these and store them in dry conditions for a long time during winter season. Once you try it, you would want to eat more! A must-try recipe for ladoo lovers by chef sanjyot keer. I've tried it and have posted the pics as a reference too https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=387f0iW3Jzw

  Kit Kat is a chocolate-covered wafer bar confection created by Rowntree's of York, United Kingdom, and is now produced globally by Nestlé, except in the U nited States, where it is made under license by the H. B. Reese Candy Company, a division of the Hershey Company.   Wikipedia RECIPE Add KitKat pieces, milk, vanilla ice cream, sugar, cocoa powder, and chocolate syrup in a blender until the KitKat pieces are well crushed. Pour it into a cup by first decorating the cup with choco syrup. Refrigerate it for 3 hours, decorate it on top with chocolate crumbs or cocoa powder, and serve chilled.

RECIPE: Soak the chana for approximately 7 hours or overnight preferably. Boil it in pressure cooker. Once cooled, mix it with chopped onions ,chopped tomatoes (optional) and sprinkle some salt ,chaat masala, red chilli powder & lemon juice and mix well and finally garnish with coriander leaves and sev.   Black ( Kala)Chana also known as Bengal Gram, Black Chickpeas, Brown Chickpeas. It is used to make curries or sprouted and consumed in salads. Did You Know? Black chana is a rich source of protein, with approximately 19 grams per 100 grams.  source: USDA It is also a good source of dietary fibre, providing around 17 grams per 100 grams.  source: USDA Black chana contains essential minerals like iron, with approximately 6.2 milligrams per 100 grams.  source: USDA Black chana is a low glycemic index food, making it suitable for individuals with diabetes.  source: USDA Black chana is a cholesterol-free food, making it heart-healthy.  source: USDA