Easy eggless Chocolate pancake recipe with video and step by step pictures, pancake made using whole wheat flour and cocoa powder makes a perfect kids friendly breakfast recipe. I have shared this recipe in my Kutties kitchen cook book. This pancake is always a super duper hit recipe in our house. I have shared the recipe using plain flour| maida in the cook book, but tried using whole wheat flour in this recipe. Only thing i need to add is extra little water for mixing as the batter was bit dense. The pancakes turned out so fluffy.
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Oats chocolate chip cookies recipe with step by step pictures, an eggless cookies recipe made using oats, wheat flour and brown sugar. I have been thinking to post some cookie or cake recipe before Christmas, finally decided to post this Oats cookies recipe, which is a super hit at home. I have bookmarked this recipe long back from here. I got a pack of Gula melaka, a Malaysian palm sugar, from my friend. I decided to use it up for this Oats cookies recipe. It turned out so well and kids enjoyed it a lot. The addition of choco chips in this Oats cookies makes kids friendly too. If you are trying out for an eggless cookie in Pressure cooker, do check out this chocolate chip cookies in pressure cooker. You can make any cookie in pressure cooker.
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Palak paneer paratha recipe with step by step pictures, dough made using palak puree and scrambled paneer stuffed inside the paratha. Those who are reading Jeyashri's kitchen for a long time, know my love for parathas. I love to have it any time of the day. Palak and paneer is a wonderful combo and i have posted palak paneer recipe and also palak paneer biryani recipe too. Many times i wanted to post the recipe of this palak paneer paratha, but somehow it never happened. Few days back i got a bunch of palak leaves and fresh paneer tried at home. Kids loved this palak paratha. If you are looking for some recipes with palak, then try this paratha or give and attempt to make my palak puri recipe. I made it as a no onion no garlic version. You can add onions to the paneer stuffing and add some more spices of your choice too. Do try this and let me know how it turned out.
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Idli milagai podi | Idli podi with peanuts, a perfect side dish for idli| dosa and an easy to make podi too. I have share idli milagai podi recipe with video and also idli milagai podi with garlic too. Idli milgai podi is a very staple one at our house and my love for it is even more special. For me idli podi is a must irrespective of the side dish i make for idli dosa.. This idli molagapodi recipe i learnt from my cousin, is with the addition of peanuts. I remember her version is bit different from mine and her kids love her idli podi very much. So i casually asked her the recipe, during one of our chats last week. She shared the recipe with exact measurements. This podi recipe is a super duper hit at my place. So if you are looking for a variation in usual milagaipodi, do try this one and i am sure you will love it.
Methi matar pulao recipe with video and step by step pictures, pulao made with methi leaves and green peas, a perfect one pot meal and and ideal pulao for lunch box too. If you are looking for a healthy and easy pulao recipe, then try this methi matar pulao. You can use frozen peas or fresh peas which is in season now. I have posted corn methi pulao, this simple pulao recipe is similar to that one, but with slight variations. Methi and matar is always a winning combo, i have already posted methi matar malai recipe. If you have a fresh bunch of methi leaves at home, then try this pulao. Usually whenever i buy methi leaves from the market, i make methi thepla, which we all love. Though i love the methi pakora kadhi but sometimes i feel lazy to make it. Do try this one pot meal and let me know how it turned out.
Description: Methi matar pulao recipe with video and step by step pictures, pulao made with methi leaves and green peas, a perfect one pot meal and and ideal pulao for lunch box too.
Basmati rice 1 cup Oil 3 tsp Butter 1 tblsp Green chili 2 Cloves 3 (optional) Cumin seeds 1 tsp Onion 1 thinly sliced Ginger garlic paste 1 tsp Water 1 and 1/4 cup Salt as needed Green peas 1/2 cup Garam masala 1 tsp (optional) Methi leaves 1/2 cup (chopped) Coriander leaves 1/2 cup (finely chopped) Mint leaves 1/4 cup (finely chopped)
Video of how to make Methi Matar pulao
Method :
Wash and soak the basmati rice in 1 and 1/4 cup water for 20 minutes.
In a pressure cooker add the butter and ghee.
Add in the cloves, cumin seeds and slit green chili.
Saute for a few seconds and add in the onions.
Cook till translucent.
Add the ginger garlic paste and cook till the raw smell goes off.
Cook in a low flame. Ensure not to burnt it.
Add the chopped methi leaves, coriander leaves and mint leaves.
Saute for a minute.
Add the green peas. I used frozen peas, you can add fresh peas too.
Add salt.
Add garam masala, if adding and mix well.
Add the soaked rice and the water.
Mix well and cover the cooker.
Let this cook till 1 whistle and then simmer it to the lowest flame possible for 10 minutes.
Switch off the flame after 10 minutes.
Once the pressure is automatically released, open the cooker.
Gently mix the rice without breaking it.
Serve hot with any raita of your choice.
We had with dhaba style paneer with the methi matar pulao.
Notes:
You can add carrot and beans along with green peas.
Along with cloves few other whole spices like cardamom, bay leaf, star anise can be added.
Methi matar pulao serves tastes nice even when it is not hot, so you can pack for kids lunch box too.
Method with step by step pictures :
Wash and soak the basmati rice in 1 and 1/4 cup water for 20 minutes.
In a pressure cooker add the butter and ghee.
Add in the cloves, cumin seeds and slit green chili.
Saute for a few seconds and add in the onions.
Cook till translucent.
Add the ginger garlic paste and cook till the raw smell goes off.
Cook in a low flame. Ensure not to burnt it.
Add the chopped methi leaves, coriander leaves and mint leaves.
Saute for a minute.
Add the green peas. I used frozen peas, you can add fresh peas too.
Add salt.
Add garam masala, if adding and mix well.
Add the soaked rice and the water.
Mix well and cover the cooker.
Let this cook till 1 whistle and then simmer it to the lowest flame possible for 10 minutes.
Switch off the flame after 10 minutes.
Once the pressure is automatically released, open the cooker.
Gently mix the rice without breaking it.
Serve hot with any raita of your choice.
We had with dhaba style paneer with the methi matar pulao.
Notes:
You can add carrot and beans along with green peas.
Along with cloves few other whole spices like cardamom, bay leaf, star anise can be added.
Methi matar pulao serves tastes nice even when it is not hot, so you can pack for kids lunch box too.
Dill leaves dal | Shepu or Suva dal, with step by step pictures, using moong dal and dill leaves as the main ingredient, a popular dal variety of Karnataka. Dill leaves, i have seen in the market but never attempted to pick the pack and cook it at home. For us Vegetarians, dal is a staple food, which i include in my daily meal. I usually make Dal palak or Green moong dal sabji. Traditionally in karnataka they put dill leaves in Akki roti. I have heard from many that dill leaves give an acquired taste and a pungent smell too. Recently my friend shared a small portion of dill leaves with moong dal. That was the first time i tasted dill leaves dal. I liked the taste and i wanted to give it a try. I got a small bunch of dill leaves from the nearest Indian shop and tried the Dill leaves dal also called as Shepu|suva dal. I was waiting for the response from the family but everyone had the dal without any complaints. Generally dill leaves is given for lactating mothers. It has lots of health benefits too. Go ahead and try out this healthy recipe and do let me know how it turned out.
Ghee podi idli recipw with step by step picture and video, a delicious snack made using left over idlis or even with fresh idlis. Idli smeared with molagapodi is one my most favorite breakfast | snack. Even my kids prefer to have podi idli for lunch box. Recently i have tasted Ghee podi idli in few different places and i wanted to recreate that version at home. You can make this with whole idlis but i have made by making the idli into cubes. If you have left over idlis at home from morning breakfast, you can make this for tea time snack. So if you are looking for easy recipes using left over idli then it is a must try recipe. Also you can try the Idli tikka recipe which i have posted some time back. This flavourful ghee podi idli can be served along with a onion raita too. Though idli upma is my most favorite one, more than idli, recently this ghee podi idli tops my favorite list. Do try this recipe and let me know how it turns out.
Pavakkai podi recipe, Karakaya karam, Bitter gourd podi is a simple and easy podi made using bitter gourd, pairs well with hot rice and even curd rice too. I have tried this recipe twice at home but never clicked the pictures. Recently when i got a bunch of bitter gourd from the nearby Indian shop, i thought i will attempt to make a click of the pavakkai podi also called as Karakaya Karam in Telugu. I adapted this recipe from my favorite Vahchef and everytime i make this podi, it turns out so yum. I have given some tips and slight variations in the notes section, so please check the post till the end to read those tips.
I am a huge fan of bitter gourd and i have posted bitter gourd fry, bitter gourd curry and the traditional tamil brahmin pavakkai pitlai recipe in Jeyashri's kitchen. If you are a big fan of podis, then you must give a try on this bitter gourd podi and also try out my Andhra style paruppu podi,kothamalli podi and Nalla karam podi .
Ulundu kali recipe, Ulundu kali in Tamil,video and step by step pictures, it is a traditional dish made using rice, black urad dal and karupatti. It is an authentic Tirunelveli style recipe, made for breakfast and this is very high in protein too. Generally it is given for newly delivered mothers and girls who attained puberty, as it it strengthens the hip bones. I have heard about a lot from my friends and during my childhood days my neighbour autny makes it and send for us. My sister eats that but i never used to touch that. Very recently one of my friend share with me Ulundu kali sometime back and some how liked it too. I already have request from my friends to post this ulundu kali recipe in Jeyashri's kitchen. She clearly explained the recipe as her mom and mil are expert in making this kali. She shared with me the flour too, which she got from India. I am delighted to share this healthy recipe with you all today. Do try this at home and let me know how it turned out.
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Paneer Sandwich recipe with video and step by step pictures, Paneer cubes marinated in Indo Chinese style and made with a creamy potato spread, a perfect party snack and a lunch box recipe too. I have tried this recipe few times from a cook book which i bought many many years back. Recently when i was arranging my shelf, i saw this recipe again, I have all the ingredients with me and wanted to try for kids. This paneer sandwich is again a super hit at home and kids loved it a lot. Paneer can be replaced with Tofu in this recipe. Do try this recipe at home and let me know how it turned out.
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Description: Paneer Sandwich recipe with video and step by step pictures, Paneer cubes marinated in Indo Chinese style and made with a creamy potato spread, a perfect party snack and a lunch box recipe too.
Bread 10 slices
Paneer cubes 250 gms Garlic 1 tbslp (finely chopped) Soya sauce 1/2 tsp Ginger 1/2 tsp (grated) Pepper powder 1/2 tsp Salt as needed Butter 1 tsp For the potato spread Potato 1 cup (mashed) Tomato ketchup 1 tblsp Pepper powder 1/2 tsp Butter 2 tsp Salt as needed
Video of how to make Paneer sandwich
Method :
In a wide bowl add the paneer cubes. If it is frozen, bring it to room temperature.
Add the ginger, garlic, pepper powder, salt and soya sauce to this.
Mix well and let this marinate for 5-10 minutes.
In a pan add butter and add the marinated mixture.
Saute for 5 minutes and keep it aside.
Let's make the potato spread now.
In a bowl add the mashed potato. Ensure there is no lumps.
Add the tomato ketchup, pepper powder and butter to this.
Mix well.
Keep a sandwich maker ready.
Butter a bread and keep the buttered portion down on the sandwich maker. You can make this on a tawa too.
Spread the potato mixture on the top side.
Place little portion of paneer mixture on it.
Butter another bread on one side.
Place the buttered portion up and keep on the top.
Cook till it turns crisp and brown.
If making on stove top, flip on both sides and cook on a medium low flame.
Once done take out and cut them into triangles or squares.
Serve the sandwich hot or you can pack them for lunch box too.
Notes:
You can make the potato spread and paneer ready the previous day night and make the sandwich the next day morning for breakfast or lunch box.
Sweet potato can be replaced for potato.
Tofu can be used instead of paneer.
Paneer Sandwich can be made on stove top too.
Method with step by step pictures :
In a wide bowl add the paneer cubes. If it is frozen, bring it to room temperature.
Add the ginger, garlic, pepper powder, salt and soya sauce to this.
Mix well and let this marinate for 5-10 minutes.
In a pan add butter and add the marinated mixture.
Saute for 2-3 minutes and keep it aside.
Let's make the potato spread now.
In a bowl add the mashed potato. Ensure there is no lumps.
Add the tomato ketchup, pepper powder and butter to this.
Mix well.
Keep a sandwich maker ready.
Butter a bread and keep the buttered portion down on the sandwich maker. You can make this on a tawa too.
Spread the potato mixture on the top side.
Place little portion of paneer mixture on it.
Butter another bread on one side.
Place the buttered portion up and keep on the top.
Cook till it turns crisp and brown.
If making on stove top, flip on both sides and cook on a medium low flame.
Once done take out and cut them into triangles or squares.
Serve the sandwich hot or you can pack them for lunch box too.
Notes:
You can make the potato spread and paneer ready the previous day night and make the sandwich the next day morning for breakfast or lunch box.
