Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Batata Bhaji with Masala

Ingredients:

  • Boiled Potatoes
  • Ginger
  • Garlic
  • Green Chili
  • Dry Coconut powder
  • 1 Tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 2 Tsp Split Black Grams
  • Coriander 
  • Finely chopped Onion
  • 1/2 Tsp Sugar
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil

Preparation: 
  1. Mix ingredients - Ginger, Garlic, Green Chili, Coconut Powder, Cumin Seeds, Coriander in the mixer.
  2. Now heat the oil in pan, splutter some curry leaves, put Black Split Gram and saute till golden brown.
  3. Add chopped onion and saute till transparent.
  4. Now add the mixture from step 1 and saute for a minute. Add some sugar.
  5. Add cut Potatoes, mix them well with spices and simmer for 5 mins covered with lid.
  6. Serve hot with Chapati or Puri.

A Basic Cake Loaf

Ingredients: 

  • 3 Large Eggs
  • 1 Cup Yogurt
  • A pinch of Salt
  • 1/2 cup Oil
  • 2 Tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 Cup Sugar
  • 1+1/2 Cup All Purpose Four
  • 1+1/2 Tsp Baking Powder
  • Dried fruits (Tutti Frutti, Raisins etc)

Basic Loaf Cake




Preparation:
  1. Preheat the over to 375F
  2. Break eggs in a large bowl and mix it well with hand mixi.
  3. Then add oil, yogurt, vanilla extract, salt, sugar and again mix it well to become a smooth paste.
  4. Now add raisins or dried fruits while folding the mixture.
  5. Now cover the cake pan with wax paper or with baking spray and add the mixture to it.
  6. Bake in for around 30-45 minutes while checking in between. As a check, insert a toothpick or knife and it should come out clean.