Green chutney/Sandwich Chutney

I call this a multi purpose chutney.I use it in sandwiches as well as chaat.Add mayo and it turns into a tangy panini chutney or add yogurt and use iit in kathi wraps or to serve with tandoori tikkas.

Green chutney/Sandwich Chutney!!

Ingredients

4-5 green chillies.
1 bunch coriander.
3-4 Garlic cloves.
1 n 1/2 tbs roasted chana dalia .NOT THE CHANA DAAL.
Salt.
Lime juice.

Procedure

Mix all the ingredients in a mixer and make it into a smooth chutney.

Dry Red Chilli Chutney!!

Mumbai ki chaat is so popular,especially the roadside chaat thelas(street food carts).Whenever you order sev puri ,ragda pattice ,Bhel or papdi chaat this red chutney is a must.It makes a whole lot of difference in the way a particular chaat tastes.

Dry Red Chilli Chutney!!

Ingredients

3-4 Dry Red Chillies.

2 big cloves of Garlic.

Salt.

Procedure

Soak the Red Chillies in hot water for about 1/2 an hr.

Then grind them into fine paste with Garlic and salt.

Pav Bhaji Boats!!

Funny name isn't it.Who doesn't like Pav (bread)Bhaji.And the also don't forget the mind Blowing combination of Pav Bhaji and CHEESE ...delish!!!!So how did I come up with this recipe...?My daughter doesn't like to dunk the pav in the bhaji and slurppp and eat...(the way we enjoy it on streets of Mumbai)so this was a very non messy way to enjoy this king of street food!!!
Tadaaa pav (bread)stuffed with bhaji(veggie) .Presenting you ....PAV BHAJI BOATS!!!!!

Pav Bhaji Boats!!!!

Ingredients

5 Pav (bread )or dinner Rolls.
2 cups Pav bhaji.
Check out the link to my pav bhaji recipe Pav Bhaji
1/2 tsp chilli powder.
1.5 tsp Pav bhaji Masala.1 extra tsp pav bhaji masala.(Masala is spices mixture.We find it in the stores)
About 2 tbs butter.(salted)
1/2 cup Cheese grated .(Parmesan or Mozzarella or our very favourite Amul cheese.
Chopped Coriander to Garnish.
Onion Rings to Garnish.
1 thin Potato sliced.

Procedure.

Pre heat Oven to 420 F.

Heat oil in a pan.add 2 cups of Pav Bhaji in the pan.
Add chilli powder and pav Bhaji masala(1.5 tsp) and pinch of salt.
Keep stirring the pav bhaji till its dry and the spoon can stand in the bhaji for few seconds.(basically we need to take out most of the moisture so that the bread doesn't get soggy)
Keep aside.
Heat another pan.Arrange the potato slices on it ,sprinkle with some salt and spray with some oil.
Slightly brown the potatoes on both the sides.Keep aside.

Take the bread.Make square well in between by taking out the bread.Leaving 1 cm bread on the sides so that it can hold the stuffing.Don't cut in too deep.
Mix the butter and Pav Bhaji masala 1 tsp and melt in microwave.

Coat the inner walls of the bread and the top with the Butter masala(spice) mixture.

Put it in the oven for 5-7 mins till the bread is a bit crispy on top.
Take it out of the oven.Put the browned potato slice at he bottom of the bread well.(THIS WILL PREVENT THE BREAD FROM GETTING SOGGY WHEN WE ADD THE BHAJI.)
Then add the bhaji.
Sprinkle some grated cheese.

Put it back in oven for 7 more mins or till the cheese melts.
Garnish with Coriander and serve hot.

Pav Bhaji!!

Pav bhaji!!

Ingredients

1 medium sized Cauliflower,washed and florets separated.
3 medium sized tomatoes.
2 cups chopped green peppers/capsicum.(1 big and 1 smal approx.)
2 cups chopped Onions.(2 medium sized red Onions)
2 medium sized Potatoes peeled and chopped into chunks.
about 1.5 cups peas.

3 tbs Ginger Garlic paste.
4-5 Tbs butter.
2 tbs Chilli Powder or as per your taste.
2 tbs Pav Bhaji masala .(add 1 tsp more if u like it spicy)
Salt as per taste.
Oil.
Red Food Color OPTIONAL.

Procedure

Mix the potatoes and Cauliflower in the pressure cooker and cook 3 whistles or cook it till it softens and then mash it with the masher.Keep aside.
Then blanch the tomatoes peel them and puree them.

Heat oil in a pan.
Add 3-4 tbs butter.
Add ginger garlic paste.Cook for a min.
Add onions and little salt.Saute till translucent.
Then add chilli powder and pav bhaji masala.

Cook till oil separates.
Then add Tomato puree.Add remaining salt.
Cook till oil floats on the top.
Then add green Bell peppers /capsicum.(I add it later because I don't want to overcook it.)
Cook for 4-5 mins.
Add in the the mashed cauliflower and potato mixture.
then add the peas.
Slow cook on low flame for 25 mins or till the raw taste is gone.ADD RED FOOD COLOR (OPTIONAL)
Keep stirring in between.

Garnish it with Coriander .Serve hot with Pav.

Green Bean Chrispers!!

 

  

Green Bean Chrispers!!!

Ingredients

20 to 30  Green Beans.
1/2 cup all purpose flour.
2 eggs beaten
1 cup Bread crumbs.I used plain.You can use seasoned.
1/4 tsp chilli powder/Paprika.
1/4 tsp crushed black pepper
Salt as per taste.
Oil for frying.

Procedure

Bring 4-5 cups of lightly salted water to a rolling boil.
Add the Green Beans and blanch it for 3 to 4 mins.
Immediately take it out and it in ice water bath.(stops the cooking process)

Drain the water after 5 mins.
Take three shallow bowls.
Add all purpose flour to one .Beaten eggs in second.Bread crumbs in third.
Then add paprika and salt to the bread crumbs.(ignore the step if you are using seasoned Bread crumbs)
Add salt and Pepper to the all purpose flour.

Then take a few bean strings.Coat it with all purpose flour.Then coat it with beaten eggs.Then coat it with bread crumbs.

Deep fry on medium flame till golden brown.

Egg Masala!!

Egg Masala it is...!!!

This a quick fix for a full meal.Slurpp.Or that day when you are out of groceries ;).

Ingredients

For Masala
1 n 3/4 cup finely chopped Onion.
1 n 1/4 cup finely chopped Tomatoes.
1 tbs ginger garlic Paste.
1 tbs finely chopped green chillies.

Salt as per taste.
1/2 tsp Turmeric.
1/2 tbs chilli powder.(this is a bit spicy dish hence 1/2 tbs.Add kashmiri chili powder for the color)
1/2 tbs Coriander Cumin powder.
1/2 tbs Garam Masala.
1 tsp schezwan Sauce.
1 tbs tomato ketchup.(something tangy)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh coriander leaves.
Egg preparation
3 to 4 eggs boiled and cut in half.
1/4 tsp each of chilli powder,salt and turmeric.
few tbs of oil.

Procedure

For the Masala.
Take a pan.Add few 2-3 tbs of oil.
Add finely chopped Onions.
Then add ginger garlic paste.
Add chopped green chilies.

Cook it till the onions start turning translucent and almost cooked.
Add all the dry spices.Cook till it starts leaving oil.
Add salt.

Add chopped tomatoes.
Cook for 2-3 mins.
Add schezwan sauce and ketchup.

Then add 1/4 cup of water.Cook till you see oil on the sides.
Add chopped coriander . Masala Gravy is ready.

Eggs preparation.
Add some oil in a pan.Then add pinch of chili powder,turmeric and salt.Spread the oil over the pan.
Then place the eggs cut side down.Cook till it gets a light brown color.

Remove from the flame.
Before serving Heat the gravy and place the eggs cut side up in the gravy.
Njoyyy with rotis nans or even rice.

Paneer Tikka PIzza!!

Paneer Tikka Pizza....!!!

Ingredients

Pillsbury Pizza crust Dough.(thick crust or thin crust)

1 cup Green Peppers sliced lengthwise.(about 1 inch long)
1 cup Red Onion sliced lengthwise.(about 1 inch long)
1 cup paneer cubed.

About 1 cup Marinara sauce or Traditional Italian Sauce.

1 tsp red chilli powder.
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp Coriander Cumin powder.
1 tsp Tandoori Masala.

Salt as per taste.
1 tbs Olive oil.
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese.

Procedure

Add all the dry spices and oil to the paneer cubes and let it sit for 15 mins.

Preheat the oven to 380 F.
Spread the pizza dough on the parchment paper lined tray.
Pinch the dough about 1 cm from the edges to contain the sauce.

Use the fork to poke the pizza dough.(this step is optional)
Spread the sauce on the pizza base.
Then spread the sliced Bell pepper and Onions.
Then place the paneer cubes evenly covering the whole pizza.
Then load the pizza base with shredded mozzarella cheese.

Place the pizza in the oven.
After 5 mins increase the temperature to 400 F.(cooking at 380 F first helps the pizza cook through)
After the cheese starts bubbling put it on low Broil mode to give the cheese slight golden brown color.
Bake the pizza for 10 more mins or till the crust turns golden brown.
Serve hot.