Semolina Carrot Cake

I found this healthy and nutritious recipe on a fellow blogger food blog Poonam .It's a change to the usual flour cakes we make and can be prepared in max 40 minutes.I just added raisins to the original recipe.Do try and let me know if you like it too :)

Ingredients :-

1. 1 cup semolina
2. 3/4 cup grated carrot
3. 1 cup yogurt
4. 1 cup milk
5. 2 tsp olive oil
6. 3/4 cup sugar
7. 1/4 cup blanched almonds
8. 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
9. 1/2 tsp baking powder
10. 10-12 raisins
11. pinch of salt

Method :-

1. Preheat the oven at 350 degrees F and grease the cake pan.
2. Take semolina in a mixing bowl. Add sugar, pinch of salt, oil, yogurt and milk. Mix well. Add shredded carrots and blanched almonds. Again mix this really well. Finally add cardamom powder, raisins and baking powder. Mix gently.
3. Pour the batter in a cake pan and bake the cake for about 35 minutes.

 Have you ever made this kind of cake??  and how is it different from the one I've cooked ?

I would love to listen to you all .

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Chickpeas and Yogurt Raita

I had a Canned box of Chickpeas at home but was lazy to make Chole ( That was the only thing I had tried making out of Chickpeas) .Although Chole is my favorite I wanted to try something new this time so thought of making a Chickpeas Raita which I had at a friends place.It is simple yet tasty and can be prepared in 5 minutes.

Recipe Details :-

Ingredients :-

1. 1 1/2 cup of Boiled chickpeas
2. 1 tsp  fennel seeds
3. 1 tsp mustard seeds
4. 1 tsp cumin seeds
5. 1 whole red pepper ( Indian red dry chili)
6. 1/2 tbsp of oil
7. 1 tbsp of lime juice
8. 3/4th cup of yogurt
9. 2 tbsp of mint chopped mint leaves
10. 2 tbsp of finely chopped cilantro
11. salt as per taste

Method :-

1. Take a pan , add oil to it, once warm add fennel seeds, cumin seeds, mustard seeds and  finely chopped red whole pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes.
2. In a bowl add boiled chickpeas ( You can either use the canned ones or take chickpeas and soak it over night ( 8-10 hrs ) and boil it ) and add this spice oil mixture to it.Mix well.
3. Now add yogurt along with cilantro, mint leaves, lime juice and salt.Mix it well.
4. Our Chickpeas raita is ready. 

 
 So what do you feel about this ? You feel its healthy?


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Egg Bhurji ( Veggie Egg Scramble )

Egg Bhurji is an easy and tasty way of preparing scrambled eggs with onion, tomatoes, capsicum and spices.It uses the most simple ingredients. It is versatile and can be had by itself, or as a side with rice and curry, or as a wrap with chapatis or even as a sandwich with bread. I usually  make this when I run out of time or vegetables.

Things needed.

Mix egg with all veggies and spices.

 

Add oil and spread the mixture on pan.

 

 Mix it well, our Scrambled egg with veggie is ready.

 

Recipe Details :-

Ingredients :-

1. 1 Egg
2. 4 tbsp of Onion finely chopped
3. 2 tbsp of tomatoes finely chopped
4. 1/2 tsp of Red Chilli Powder
5. 2 tbsp of capsicum finely chopped
6. salt as per taste
7. pepper powder as per taste
8. 2 tbsp of coriander/cilantro finely chopped
9. 1 tbsp of oil

Method :-

1. Wash Onion, tomatoes, capsicum and cilantro,and finely chop them.Take a
2. bowl, break the egg and mix it well.Add all the veggies , salt, pepper, red chili.
3. powder and salt.Mix it well.
4. Take a pan add oil to it, once heated, pour the egg mixture in the pan.
5. Mix it well and let it cook for about 5 mins , with constant stirring it between.
6. Our egg Bhurji is ready to be served.

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Stir-fried Zucchini

 Re posting this for a food blog event.

This delicious recipe. It's easy to cook and so tasty, I found this recipe in one of the magazine, and it turned out pretty good.

Cut Zucchini into  1" pieces.

Put the cut zucchini into a large mixing bowl. Add the bengal gram flour, turmeric, cumin and red chilli powders, salt to taste and mix well to coat all the zucchini pieces. Keep aside for later.

 Heat the oil in a deep pan on a medium flame, till hot.Add the cumin and ajwain seeds.

 Add the zucchini and mix well.

Simmer the flame and cook till the bengal gram flour coating is cooked - it will look golden and give off a cooked aroma.

Details of the Recipe

Ingredients:-

1. 3 large zucchini
2. 3 tbsp Bengal gram flour (besan)
3. Salt to taste
4. 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
5. 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
6. 1 tsp cumin seeds
7. 1 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)
8. 3 tbsp vegetable/ canola/ sunflower cooking oil

Method :-

1. Wash the zucchini thoroughly and pat dry. Now cut into quarters lengthwise and then dice into 1" pieces.
2. Put the cut zucchini into a large mixing bowl. Add the Bengal gram flour, turmeric, cumin and red chilli powders, salt to taste and mix well to coat all the zucchini pieces. Keep aside for later.
3. Heat the oil in a deep pan on a medium flame, till hot.
4. Add the cumin and ajwain seeds and cook till they stop spluttering. Now add the zucchini and mix well.
5. Simmer the flame and cook till the bengal gram flour coating is cooked - it will look golden and give off a cooked aroma. Ideally the zucchini will also be cooked by this time.
6. Serve hot with Chapatis.

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Cauliflower & Peas Recipe (Phul Gobi Matar )

Cauliflower and Peas is an easy and tasty recipe , I've added kasuri methi to this and it makes the taste of the veggie just so yummy :) .Enjoy it with hot chapatis and curd.

Take a Pan , add oil to it , once warm add cumin seeds , Asafoetida  (Heeng), Green chili , 2-3 cloves of garlic and 1 tbsp of crushed Ginger.Cook it for about a minute.

Now add Cauliflower Florets along with salt, turmeric powder and red chili powder.Mix it well.

Let it cook for about 3-4 minutes by covering it with a lid.Now add boiled Peas to this and let it cook for about 3-4 minutes.

Add Kasuri Methi and Garam Masala to this and mix it well.COok it for about 7-8 minutes till all veggies are cooked.

Cauliflower and Peas veggie is ready, serve it hot with Chapatis and curd.

Recipe Details :-

Ingredients :-

1. 1 medium sized Cauliflower
2. 1 Green chili finely chopped'
3. 1 tsp of red chili powder
4. 1 tsp of turmeric powder
5. 1 1/2 tsp of Garam Masala
6. salt as per taste
7. 2 tbsp of Kasuri Methi
8. 1 tbsp of crushed ginger
9. 2-3 cloves of garlic finely chopped
10. 1 cup boiled Peas
11. 1 tbsp of oil
12. 1 tsp of cumin seeds
13. 1/2 tsp of Asafotedia

Method :-

1. Chop the Cauliflower florets and was it in warm water , keep it aside.
2. Take a cup of peas , boil it and keep it aside.
3. In a pan add oil, once warn add cumin seeds, green chili, asafotedia,cruhed garlic and garlic.Cook it for about 1 min.
4. Add Cauliflower to this along with red chili powder, turmeric powder and salt .Mix it well and let it cook for about 5-6 minutes on a medium flame by covering it with a lid
5. Add peas to this , Mix well.Let it cook for 3-4 minutes again.
6. Now add Garam Masala and Kasuri Methi to this.Mix it all together and let it cook till all veggies are cooked (7-8 minutes)
7. Cauliflower and peas is ready.Serve it hot with chapatis and curd.

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Vermicelli Upma Recipie

Vermicelli Upma is an easy and tasty Indian breakfast, one can add variety of veggies to this and make it tasty .Below is the recipe of upma I prepared :)


 In  a pand add oil, once warm add mustard seeds, few seeds of fenugreek, green chili, few peanuts , 1 tsp of urad dal and curry leaves.Cook it for about a minute.

Now add Onions to this along with little salt keep on stirring it in between till it turns golden brown in color.

Add tomatoes and grated carrot to this along with turmeric powder , mix well .Let it cook for about 3-4 mins.

Then add roasted Vermicelli to this.( you can even get the  non roasted version of vermicelli and dry roast it in a pan and use it.)

Now add water to this ( the ratio of vermicelli to  water is 1:2 )

Let the water evaporate, serve it with a dash of lime and garnish it with freshly chopped cilantro.

Ingredients :-

1. 1 cup Vermicelli
2. 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds
3. 1 Onion
4. 1 Green chili
5. 1 Carrot grated
6. 1 Tomato
7. 2 cups Water
8. 1 tsp Oil
9. 4  Curry Leaves
10. Salt to taste
11. 1 tsp of turmeric powder
12. few peanuts
13. 1 tsp of urad dal ( optional)
14. 1 tsp of fenugreeek seeds
15. 1 tsp of lime juice
16. chopped cilantro for garnishing

Method :- 

1. Chop the onions, chillies and tomatoes into small pieces and keep aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan once warm and add mustard seeds , curry leaves, fenugreek seeds, urad dal, peanuts and green chili.When they start to crackle add onions along with salt , fry till they turn golden brown.
3. Add grated carrot and  tomatoes along with turmeric powder and cook it for about 4-5 minutes.
4. Add  vermicelli to this mixture and mix it well.
5. Now add 2 cups of water to this ( the ratio of vermicelli to water is 1:2 ) .mix it and let it cook till water evaporates.
6. Cover the upma with a lid for 5-6 minutes 
7. Serve hot with a dash of lime and chopped cilantro.

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Dalia Moong Dal Khichdi / Broken Wheat and Split Yellow gram Veggie Recipe

Dalia has become one of my favorites and I make Dalia upma many times for breakfast , I wanted to try something new with it and happen to know about this recipe from my mom .I was doubtful as how it would taste but still gave it a try and I'm glad I did because it tastes almost as if you are having Pulao ( Rice Recipe), you have to taste it once to like it :)

 In a pressure cooker heat oil /ghee , once warm add cumin seeds , cloves , whole pepper,cinnamon and cook it for about 2 minutes.

Once done add veggies. Mix it well, cook for about 4 - 5 minutes.

Now add Mung Dal , rice  along with turmeric powder, chili powder and salt.Cook it for about 2-3 minutes.

Add 4 cups of water to this mixture, pressure cooker it for about 2-3 whistles.

 Once done , let it cool down .Serve it hot with curd and pickle of your choice.

Recipe Details :-

Ingredients :-

1. 1/2 cup Dalia  (Broken wheat)
2. 1 cup Mung dal ( Split Yellow Gram)
3. 2-3 cloves
4. 1 green chili finely chopped
5. 1 tbsp of oil/ ghee
6. 1 inch cinnamon stick
7. salt as per taste
8. 1 tsp turmeric powder
9. 1 tsp chili powder
10. 1 tsp cumin seeds
11. 2-3 whole pepper
12. 1/2 tsp asafotedia ( Heeng)
13. 1 potato peeled and diced into pieces
14. 1 onion finely chopped
15. 1/2 cup peas
16. 1 cup cauliflower florets
17. 4 cups water

Method :-

1. Wash Mung Dal and Dalia with water , soak it for about 15 minutes , drain of the water and keep it aside.
2. take a pressure cooker , to this add oil/ ghee.Once warm add cumin seeds , cinnamon ,cloves and whole pepper . cook it for about 2 minutes.
3. Add all the veggies to this , mix it well and cook for about 5-6 minutes.
4. Add Mung Dal and rice to this mixture along with salt , turmeric and chili powder, mix it well and cook for about 2-3 minutes.
5. Now add 4 cups of water to this , close the lid of pressure cooker , cook for about 2-3 whistles.
6. Once done switch of the burner and let it cool down so that all the steam in pressure cooker escapes out.
7. Serve it with curd and your choice of pickle.
   

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Methi Pulao / Methi RIce/ Fenugreek Rice

I'm very fond of Spinach and Methi and try and make different dishes out of it.Recently I made this Methi Pulao following instructions of my friend and it turned out to be very tasty.Following is the recipe for it.

In a pan add 1 tbsp of oil once warm add bay leaf , ginger garlic, cumin seeds and onion to the mixture along with salt , let it cook till onions become translucent.

Now add tomato to this along with chili and turmeric powder and let it cook till tomatoes become soggy.

Add methi leaves to this mixture and let it cook for about 7-8 minutes on a low flame.

 Finally add cooked rice to this , mix well and serve it hot with curd.

Recipe Details :-

1. 1 cup rice
2. 1 bunch of methi leaves
3. 1 tomato finely chopped
4. 1 onion finely chopped
5. 1 tbsp of oil
6. 1 tsp of cumin seeds
7. 2 cloves of garlic finely chopped / 1tbsp of garlic paste
8. 1 tbsp of ginger paste of finely grated ginger
9. 1 bay leaf
10. 2-3 cloves
11. salt as per taste
12. 1 tsp of turmeric powder
13. 1 tsp of chili powder

Method :-

1. Wash the rice in sufficient water and let it cook.Once cooked , keep it aside.
2. In a pan add 1 tbsp of oil , once warm add cumin seeds , bay leaf , 2-3 cloves , ginger , garlic saute it for about 2 minutes.
3. Add chopped Onions to this along with salt and let it cook till Onions become translucent.
4. Add Tomato to this along with chili and turmeric powder and let it cook till tomatoes become soggy.for about 5-6 mins
5. Add Fenugreek leaves to this , mix it well and let it cook for about 8-9 mins on a low flame, till all veggies are cooked.
6. Now add cooked rice to this and mix lightly so that all veggies are mixed with rice properly.
7. Check for salt.
8. Serve it hot with curd.

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Fruit Salad

Fruit Salad is quick and easy recipe its a good way of 

having fruits , One can have fruit salad at anytime even as a dessert. I used banana , apple , pear , pomegranate in my fruit salad , you can choose whichever fruits you like.

Ingredients :-

1. 1 banana
2. 1 orange
3. 1 pear
4. 1 cup pomegranate seeds
5. salt as per taste
6. 1 tsp pepper
7. chat masala (optional)
8. 2 tbsp of lime juice

Method :-

1. Wash all the fruits , and dice it into pieces
2. Take a bowl , mix all the fruits together.Add salt, pepper, lime juice and chat masala mix with a light hand.
3. Fruit salad is ready to be served.

 

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