Aloo chane ki sabji

 

delicious chana curry from Punjabi cuisine is popular in all over India. A spicy and tempting curry is prepared from white chickpeas (kabuli chana), tomatoes, boiled potatoes, onion and basic Indian spices and best enjoyed with chapati,naan,paratha as  evening snack or dinner. 

Preparation time - 8 hours

Cook time - 30 minutes

Serve to - 4 person

Step by step instructions to cook Kabuli chana potato curry -

INGREDIENTS

➡️ 1 cup white chickpeas/Kabuli chana

➡️ 2 boiled potatoes

➡️ 2 medium sized Tomatoes ( finely chopped)

➡️ 4 green chillies ( paste)

➡️ 2 medium sized Onion finally chopped

➡️ 1 tsp coriander powder

➡️ 1/2 tsp turmeric powder

➡️ Cumin powder 1/2 tsp

➡️ 1/4 tsp garam masala

➡️ 2 tsp mustard oil

➡️ Salt as needed

➡️ 1/2 inch crushed ginger

➡️ 1 tsp fresh lime juice

 

👉 Soak chickpeas in water overnight or for around 8-10 hours.

👉 Boiled chickpeas for 5-6 whistle in pressure cooker.

👉  Heat oil in a pan over medium flame. Add ginger then add  onion in it ,saute untill it become golden Then add green chilli paste and chopped tomatoes in it.

👉  Mix well all ingredients ,when tomatoes gets soft then add turmeric powder, cumin powder and coriander powder, garam masala in it. Now again mix well. 

👉 After 30 seconds add boiled potatoes , chickpeas,fresh lime juice in it . Add salt then mix well. Now cover the pan for 3-5 minutes at low flame. Now switch off the flame.

👉 Kabuli chana dry Curry is ready to be served. G

with coriander leaves.

Amazing Health Benefits Of Chickpeas (Kabuli Chana)

1 . Control Blood Sugar Levels. -Alike other legumes, chickpeas provide the body with a slow and gradual release of energy over an extended period and thereby help in stabilizing the blood sugar levels.

2 . Promote Heart Health. 

3 . Help In Weight Loss. .

4 . Aid Digestion. 

5 . Prevent Cancer. 

6 . Delay Ageing.

Hummus

 

WHAT IS HUMMUS?

Alright, first let’s back up for a sec — just exactly what is hummus?  In case this is new to you, it’s a classic dish from the Middle East and Mediterranean made primarily from chickpeas , tahini (ground sesame paste), lemon juice, garlic and salt.  Various countries add in their own staple ingredients, like ground cumin. It can be served warm or cold, as a dip or as a spread, and most of all, it’s downright delicious.

 👉 Preparation time - 10 minutes

👉 Total time - 10 minutes

👉 Yield- 6-8 servings

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This homemade hummus recipe is quick and easy to make, super-smooth and creamy, and tastes so fresh and flavorful!

INGREDIENTS

. 1/3 cup good-quality tahini

. 2–4 tablespoons cold water, or more if needed

. 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

. 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

. 3/4 teaspoon salt ( or as needed)

. 2 medium cloves garlic, peeled and smashed

. Juice of 1 lemon (2–3 tablespoons)

. 1 cup chickpeas: boiled and peeled off cover

. Optional toppings: parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

 . Add tahini cold water, olive oil, cumin, salt, garlic and lemon juice to a food processor. Puree until smooth.

.  Add chickpeas,Puree for 3-4 minutes, pausing halfway to scrape down the sides of the bowl, until the hummus is smooth. If it seems too thick, add in another tablespoon or two of water.

. Taste and season with additional salt, cumin, and/or lemon juice if needed.

. Serve immediately garnished with your desired toppings. Or transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

. Calories in 1 cup - 409 calories

Health benefits

. Hummus is abundant in plant based Protein.

. Hummus Rich in Various Vitamins and Minerals.

. Hummus Can Keep Your Bones at Optimal Health.

. Hummus Can Help Lower Cholesterol.

. Hummus Can Help Reduce the Risk of Cancer.

Aloo ki Sabji

 

This recipe of potato curry is very delicious in taste. This consists fresh lime juice,curry leaves , mustard seeds , onions and potatoes etc. Using curry leaves gives a beautiful taste in this sabji.

How to cook Aloo ki sabji

👉 Preparation time - 15 minutes

👉 Cook time - 10 minutes

👉 Total time - 25 minutes

👉 Served to - 4 person

INGREDIENTS

. 8-10 medium sized boiled potatoes

. 15-20 curry leaves

. 6-7 finely chopped green chillies

. 1 tsp fresh lime juice

. 1 tsp mustard seeds

. 2 medium sized finely chopped onion

. 1/2 tsp kasuri methi

. Salt as needed

. 1 tsp oil

. 1/2 tsp turmeric powder

. Coriander leaves ( to garnish)

. 1/2 tsp cumin powder

. 1/2 tsp coriander powder

Step by step instructions

➡️ Bring a pan add oil in it at medium flame. When oil starts heated up add mustard seeds in it. When seeds starts to sizzle add green chillies and curry leaves in it. After few seconds add onion in it. Stir untill onions become golden.

➡️ Now add boiled chopped potatoes. Mix well all ingredients. Add cumin powder, coriander powder salt and kasuri methi in it. Mix well.

➡️ Cook for 4-5 minutes at medium flame. Add lemon juice in it. Then mix well. 

➡️ Now switch off the flame. Add coriander leaves to garnish. 

➡️ Aloo ki sabji is ready to be served. Serve with chapati, parathe and Puri.

Baba Ghanoush

 

Baba Ghanoush, A Lebanese dish made from a puree of roasted eggplant,garlic and tahini used as a spread.

👉 Preparation time - 10 minutes

👉 Cook time - 15 minutes

👉 Serve to - 3-4 person

👉 Origin - Lebanese

INGREDIENTS

➡️ 1 big round eggplant ( 500 gm)

➡️ 1/2 bowl tahini

➡️ 1 tsp garlic paste

➡️ Salt as needed

➡️ 1 tsp olive oil

➡️  Coriander leaves ( for garnish)

➡️ Fresh lemon juice ( 1 tsp)

➡️ 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

➡️ Peprika ( for garnish)

➡️ Roasted cumin powder ( 1/2 tsp)

STEP By STEP INSTRUCTIONS TO COOK

👉 Roast the eggplant. You will find that roasting over an open flame will produce richer smokey flavour. 

 

👉 Discard the skin and reserve the remaining liquid . Let the liquid at room temperature. Blend one time this liquid. So it will become smooth.

👉 Add tahini , garlic , fresh lemon juice ,cumin powder , salt in a bowl. Mix all with help of spoon.

👉 Now add both mixture with each other properly. Add extra virgin olive and mix it. 

👉 Now Baba Ghanoush is ready to be served.

👉 Drizzle with olive oil if desired. Serve with a dip of pita bread, crackers ,chips or salads. Chill in a refrigerator prior if you prefer a cold dip.

Fenugreek sprouts curry ( Methi ki sabji)

 

It's a healthy sprouts curry. It consists onion, garlic , tomato and green chillies.

This curry is very easy to cook and delicious in taste.

👉 Preparation time - 10 minutes

👉 Cook time - 15 minutes

👉 Served to - 3 person

👉 Cuisine - Indian

INGREDIENTS

➡️ 1 bowl Fenugreek ( methi) sprouts

➡️ 2 Tomatoes ( chopped)

➡️ 2 medium sized Onion ( finally chopped)

➡️ 4-5 green chillies ( chopped)

➡️ 6-7 garlic cloves ( chopped)

➡️ 1/2 inch ginger ( crushed)

➡️ 1/2 tsp turmeric powder

➡️ 1/2 tsp red chilli powder

➡️ 1/2 tsp coriander powder

➡️ Salt as needed

➡️ Coriander leaves to garnish

➡️ 1 tsp oil

Step by step instructions to cook

👉 Bring a pan on the stove add oil in it. When oil gets heated up add ginger in it after few seconds add garlic in it. Stir untill it become golden then add onion and green chillies in it at medium flame.

👉 When onions gets light golden then add tomatoes in it . Stir untill tomatoes gets soft .then add turmeric powder,red chilli powder and coriander powder in it.

👉 Mix all the ingredients well then add Fenugreek sprouts in it . Again mix well and add salt and 1/2 cup of water in it.

👉 Now cover up the pan for 5 minutes. Then switch off the flame. 

👉 Curry is ready to be served. Garnish with coriander leaves.

Health benefits of Fenugreek sprouts

➡️ It is a rich source of medicinal properties.

➡️ Good for weight loss.

 

➡️ Rich source of antioxidants.

➡️ Good for hair , health and skin.

Watch how to make Fenugreek sprouts curry

Apple mint salad

 

A salad is a dish consisting of pieces of food in a mixture. It is a very healthy diet. It is often dressed and is typically served at room temperature. 

Today I prepared a very healthy salad ,which contains apple mint lemon and black pepper powder ,salt.

👉 preparation time - 5 minutes

👉 Serve to - 2 person

Ingredients

➡️ 2 medium sized apple

➡️ 20-25 fresh mint leaves

➡️ 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice

➡️ 1/4 tablespoon black pepper powder

➡️ Salt as needed

➡️ 1/2 tablespoon honey (optional)

Step by step instructions

➡️  Bring two apple and peel them off. Cut into medium sized shape and keep aside.

➡️ Now bring 25-30 fresh mint leaves. Chopped them and keep aside.

➡️ Now bring chopped apple and mint leaves in a bowl, add black pepper powder , lemon juice and salt in it. Mix all the stuff properly. 

➡️ Now salad is ready to be served.

Health benefits

👉  Good for diabetics and blood sugar regulation.

👉 It helps in weight loss and smoother digestion.

👉  Boost brain power and reduces cholesterol.

👉 for brighter smile and stronger gums.

Besan ki Barfi

 

Besan burfi is a popular Indian sweet made with sugar,ghee and gram flour , cardamom powder.

Barfi recipe

➡️ Preparation time - 10 minutes

➡️ Cook time - 30 minutes

➡️ Total time - 40 minutes

➡️ Serve to - 8 person

➡️ Course - sweet

➡️ Cuisine - Indian

Ingredients

➡️ 2 cup besan / gram flour

➡️ 1 cup ghee

➡️ 1 cup sugar

➡️ 1 cup water 

➡️ 1/4 tsp cardamom powder

➡️ 2 tsp almond chopped

Instructions

. Bring a pan add 1 tsp of ghee at low flame. When ghee starts heated up then add besan in it.

. Stir besan at medium flame untill it become golden brown. It will take around 20-25 minutes. Now bring this besan on a plate.

. Bring a large pan on the stove add water and sugar in it . Dissolve sugar completely

 And boil for 7-8 minutes.

. Check for one string consistency for sugar syrup.

. Now transfer the sugar syrup over the besan mixture.

. Stir untill sugar syrup mix well with besan mixture. Add cardamom powder in it. Mix well.

. Set well farming a block .

. Now top with chopped almonds.

. Allow to set for 30 minutes or till sets completely.

. Now cut into square pieces.

. Store Barfi in airtight container.