Ingredients2 cups paneer, cubed1 frozen pack spinach, thawed1 jalapeno, chopped1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste1/2 cup full fat plain yogurt1 tablespoon cumin seeds1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder1 teaspoon garam masalaSalt to taste3 tablespoons oil1 cup red onions, finely chopped2 tablespoons lemon juiceInstructionsHeat oil in a 3 qt pan and saute cumin seeds, jalapenos and onions until onions are brown in color, about 7-10 minutes over medium heat.Add ginger garlic paste and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Stirring frequently.Add all the spices and spinach; cook for 10 minutes, DO NOT cover the pot with a lid, else spinach will turn brown in color.Pour this mixture in a blender and puree. Bring it back to the pot and add paneer cubes, sprinkle some lemon...
Ingredients1 lb paneer, cut in cubes SOME LIKE TO DEEP FRY, BUT I WOULD REFRAIN1.5 cups tomato puree2 teaspoons dried fenugreek leaves1 teaspoon garam masala1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon sugar4 tablespoons unsalted butter3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste1/2 jalapeno, finely chopped1/2 cup cashew nuts, soaked in 1 cup water for an hour, then pureed using a blenderInstructionsIn a 3 qt pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add ginger garlic paste and saute for 2-3 minutes, then add jalapenos, saute for another couple of minutes.Add cashew nut puree and tomato puree, mix well. Add garam masala and stir. Cook covered for a few minutes on medium low heat. Stir every once in a while.Add paneer pieces, adjust salt, sugar...
Ingredients3 eggs1 cup semolina1 cup sugar2 cups fresh grated coconut1 cup butter1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon vanilla extractInstructionsBeat eggs, sugar and butter in a mixing bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Set aside for 4 hours.Bake for 20 - 25 minutes in a pre-heated oven at 350 F, or until done. Let it cool, cut into pieces and serve.
Make this dal (lentil) recipe with toor dal only. Curry leaves are a MUST and are only available at Indian grocery stores.Ingredients1 cup split pigeon pea/ toor dal1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped7-8 curry leaves, each torn in 21 jalapeno, finely chopped1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder1 tablespoon sugar2 tablespoons ghee1 teaspoon black mustard seeds, whole1 teaspoon cumin seeds2 pinches aforesaid/ hing OPTIONAL3 cloves of garlic1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder1 large tomato, finely chopped3 cloves garlic, finely choppedSalt to tasteInstructionsIf you do not have a pressure cooker, don't worry. Soak lentils (after washing it once in cold water) in 2 cups water, preferably overnight.In a 5 qt pot, add soaked lentils with any left over water and 3 cups of water, turmeric, jalapeno...
Pulao is pilaf in Hindi. My Dad's favorite pulao recipe, this recipe tastes best during the winter season, when cauliflower and peas are sweeter than what they are throughout the year. Cook this rice in winter, and your family and friends will appreciate your effort even more...Ingredients 2 tablespoons ghee WHOLE SPICES:1 teaspoon cumin seeds 2 dried bay leaves6-7 black peppercorns4 green cardamom pods, muddled (use seeds and skin)1 cinnamon stick, broken into two1 medium-size red onion, sliced1 teaspoon of sea salt2 cups cauliflower florets, broken in 2-inch pieces1 1/2 cups white basmati rice, rinsed under cold running water, drained and set aside1 cup frozen green peas, thawed1 teaspoon of ground garam masalaInstructionsHeat ghee over medium heat in a 5 qt saucepan, preferably...
