BHAKRI

BHAKRI
A lay man’s delight in maharashtra
Preparation Time : 1/2 hour
Cooking Time : 1/2 hour
Servings : 4

INGREDIENTS

Jawari flour 300 grams

Sesame seeds (til)  2 teaspoons

Ghee as required

METHOD
Make a stiff dough with flour and enough water. Divide it into eight equal portions. Line a flat surface with a small plastic sheet. Take a [...]

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APPAM

APPAM
A good and a very light south indian delight
Preparation Time : overnight
Cooking Time : 1/2 hour
Servings : 4

INGREDIENTS

Rice 1 cup

Parboiled rice (ukda chawal)  1 cup

Coconut water  1/4 cup

Salt  to taste

Coconut, scraped  3/4 cup

Baking powder  1/4 teaspoon

Oil, grated  to coat

METHOD
Clean, wash and soak both the rice together in four cups of [...]

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AAM KA PARANTHA WITH CHHUNDA STUFFING

AAM KA PARANTHA WITH CHHUNDA STUFFING
An unusual parantha stuffed with chhunda
Servings : 4

INGREDIENTS

Whole wheat flour (atta) + for dusting 2 cups

Salt to taste

Mango pulp 1/2 cup

Oil to shallow fry+2 tablespoons

Chhunda 1 cup

METHOD
Make dough with wheat flour, salt, mango pulp and two tablespoons of oil. Divide into eight equal portions. Dust [...]

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AJWAIN PARANTHA

AJWAIN PARANTHA
paratha flavoured with carom seeds
Preparation Time : 1/2 an hour
Cooking Time : 1/2an hour
Servings : 4

INGREDIENTS

Whole wheat flour (atta)   for dusting+3 cups

Salt to taste

Carom seeds (ajwain), crushed 1/2 teaspoon

Ghee 4 tablespoons

Oil to shallow fry

METHOD
Mix together atta, salt and carom seeds. Rub in two tablespoons of [...]

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Baked Bread Rolls

Baked Bread Rolls

Ingredients:
6 slices soft bread fresh
1 tbsp. butter softened
2 flakes garlic crushed
1/2 tsp. crushed red chilli
salt to taste
1 tbsp. grated cheese
Method:
1.Roll the bread flat with the help of a rolling pin.
2.Mix the salt, chilli, garlic in the butter.
3.Apply on all slices generously.
4.Roll one slice tightly from end to end.
5.Brush all over with a bit [...]

Posted by Mayur Saparia on February 13th, 2007 No comments »

Spicy Roti

Spicy Roti

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups wheat flour
1/2 cups gram flour
1 1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 tbsp oil
salt to taste
1/2 turmeric powder
2-3 pinches asafaetida
1/2 tsp each cummin / oregano seeds
finely chopped coriander
1 tbsp water
Method:
Knead a slightly stiff dough, adding all above ingredients, cover with wet cloth. Break off bits and make small potato sized balls. Roll to 3-4 [...]

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Naan

Naan
 
Ingredients:
3 cups self-raising flour (maida)
1 tbsp oil
2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup curds fresh
salt to taste
1/2 tsp baking soda (soda – bicarb)
warm milk for kneading.
Method:
Sieve together dry ingredients into a large rimmed plate. Add butter curds, oil and rumble with fingers. When does is like course crumbs, add milk a little at a time, till a soft [...]

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Tandoori Roti (without Tandoor)

Tandoori Roti (without Tandoor)
 
Ingredients:
2 cups slightly coarse wheat flour
1/4 cups maida
2 tbsp ghee
2 tbsp curd
salt to taste.
Method:
Knead slightly stiff dough cover and keep for 2 hours.
Take naan sized dough and make a ball.
Roll to a thickish roti (4-5 mm thick).
Heat griddle (tawa) place on tawa and dry one side.
Wet upper side with water and invert.
Invert [...]

Posted by Mayur Saparia on February 13th, 2007 No comments »