Stuffed bread rolls

Ingredients:-
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7-8 bread slices[remove the edges]
2-3 large- boiled mashed  potatoes
1 tbsp   -  chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup - frozen thawed peas
1 large  - onion chopped
1/2 tsp -  ginger garlic paste
1 tsp    -  garam masala
1/4 tsp - turmeric powder
1/4 tsp - chilly powder
salt       -  as per taste
1/2 tsp  - cumin seeds[jeera]
1/4 tsp  - chat powder
1-2 tsp  - oil/butter/ghee for toasting

Method:-
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1.In a deep nonstick pan
 take 1tsp oil ,add cumin and afetr a min add chopped onions,ginger garlic paste and saute for 1-2 mins . Then add peas and add turmeric powder,chilly powder, garam masala powder and mix properly.
2. In a bowl take the boiled mashed potato and then add the above mixture add  chat powder and salt and mix properly. Now add chopped mint leaves and keep aside.
3.. Wet both hands and then tap the bread so as to make it slightly moist. Put the potato mixture about a spoon full in the centre and then slowly roll with wet hands and seal the edges properly.
4. Take a non stick pan. To it add a little bit of oil or ghee and slowly roast the bread roll on all sides so that it crunches out. Do remember to keep the flame in medium.
5. Enjoy hot with desired chutney or simple ketchup.

Vegetarian Hot dog with vegetarian sausages

Ingredients:-
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potatoes                                   - 2  medium sized                 
 
Carrots                                    - 1 large

Beetroot                                 -  1 medium size

hotdog buns                            -  4-5

Day old bread / only crust       -  heaped 1 cup [ 4-5 sclices]

Bell peppers                          - 1 small

Onions                                  -  1/2 cup chopped

Garlic                                    - 3-4 cloves

red chilles                            - 2-3

Garam masala                        -   1tsp

Chilly powder                         -    1 tsp

Turmeric                                -    1/2 tsp

Salt                                       - as per taste

Jeera                                     -  1 tsp

Coriander seeds                     -  1tsp

Soya flour                              -  1/2 cup

Wheat flour                           -  1 cups

Oil                                         -  2tbsp

Method:-
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1. Wash and peal potatoes,carrots and beets . Slice then to thin stripes and steam cook ,keep aside for cooling.

2. In a pan  take about a tsp of oil,then when it becomes hot add jeera . When the jeera starts to splutter add onions ,ginger, garlic,coriander seeds keep mixing  for about 2 mins till the raw smell goes off.

3. Now  using a blender or food processor   blend the vegetables, with the small chunks of bread and the above onion mixture to a chunky paste. 

4. To the above paste add the 2 flours , enough salt, dry masala and make a soft dough without adding water.

5. Grease  the vessel in which you want to steam these dougs properly. Take a big lime sized ball of the dough and shape them in sausage shapes and place slowly in the greases vessel and steam cook till done.it will take about 8-10 minutes to get cooked properly. It will change in color and when you stick in a knife it should come out clear.

6. Allow it to cool and then in a non stick pan add a few drops of oil and saute these sausage about 3 at a time till the outer surface becomes a bit charred and crusty.

7. Take a hot dog  bun and smear with butter totally optional . Then place the sausage . It can be topped with onions and bell peppers or picked cucumbers or just tomato sauce and mustard and enjoyed when its hot.....


8.You can make this sausage ahead of time and freeze it. It can also be used in many more dishes or yummy recipes like fried rice singapore style or in north indian curries  which will be my future post. so do not forget to make in large quantity as it will be a time saver  for your next dishes

Note:-[ tips]
1. If you don't have fresh bread you can use old bread kept in freezer. i save the bread crust in freezer and use them as bread crumps or as a binding agent in cutlet, hara bara kabaab etc.even here i have used just the bread edges and end slices.. one more use for the wasted edges in bread sandwiches so dont forget to save them.

2. If you dont have soya flour you can use only wheat or maida. You can even use only soya flour . In all the ways it will taste great. But just adjust the flour to form a shape able mass.

Vada pav -for weight watches and healthy eaters/healthier version

I have always dreampt of tasting the vada pav in its original form at the place where it actually originated, thats amchi Mumbai..... Well not yet i have got a chance of visiting Mumbai and having this poor man's burger as its described. Well have tasted it many places in south and here in California too.So thought of sharing my version of vada pav with you here. Here i am showing less fat ,guilt free method. I promise there is no compromise in taste as well as health.

Ingredients:-
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For the stuffing-
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potatoes - 4 large [boiled]
onion - 1/2 cup
peas - 1/2 cup
salt - as per taste
cumin - 1 tsp
hing - 2 pinches
chat powder - 1/2 tsp
chilly powder- 1/2 tsp
coriander powder-1/2 tsp
coriander leaves- 1 tbsp

For coating of vada-
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besan powder - 1/2 cup
hing - 2 pinches
chilly powder - 1/2 tsp
salt - 1/2 tsp
water

oil -1.5 tbsp

garlic chutney ingredients:-
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garlic - 9-10 cloves
coconut - 2 tsp
dry red chillies- 4-5
tamarind - size of rasberryor 1/4 tsp
water - 2tsp
salt - as per taste



pav/ bread:-
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I have used hamburger bun- 4-5

Method:-
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1.In a big bowl add the cooked , pealed large potatoes and break it up into small chunks.
2. Microwave the frozen peas for 2 mins.
3. In a nonstick pan add 1 tsp of oil ,wait for 1 min .Then add cumin seeds now add onions and saute till it turns slightly brown.
4.Now add peas and saute for 1 min.Then add potatoes. add coriander powder,chilly powder , chat powder and salt.Mix properly.Add coriander leaves and keep aside for cooling.




5. Now mix besan powder and all the other dry ingredients in a bowl and slowly add water little by little until it forms a thick batter just like idly batter.



6. Now prepare small balls out of the potato mixture appoximatly the size of golf balls and keep ready.

7.Heat up the appam tawa and little bit as 1/4 tsp of oil to all the chambers and slightly lower the heat and keep ready.
8.Now slowly dip the balls in batter so as to form a uniform coating all around it and place them slowly in the appam chamber and cover the lid.



9. After 2 mins or when the vada color has changed to golden brown roll on the other side to bottom. check if the oil at the bottom of the appam chambers is sufficient.if not add tiny drops to the required chamber.



10.Now keep moving the appam in all directions to cook uniformly and do not cover it at this point.as we need it to be crunchy and cooked.





Garlic chutney method:-
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1. Roast all the sliced garlic in about1/2 tsp of oil till it turns slightly brown at the edges.Now add dry red chillies and keep roasting for another minute
2. Now add coconut grates[fresh],tamarind,water,salt and blend into not too fine paste.

This chutney can be taken with rice,chapathi or even dosa.So prepare more and it store well in fridge for about 2 weeks in a air tight container.

Assembling the vada pav[star dish]:-
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1. Grease the pav bread on the inner side with butter or olive oil and slightly toast it on the stove top.[optional] well i have omitted it out.

2.Now open the pav and grease it with the garlic chutney as much as you wish.

3. Place the batata vada in between the bun, add a tiny bit of tomato ketchup and press the top.

4.Do not wait any longer just have it immediately yummm...........enjoy.....

Vegetable Pie

This is a quick easy recipe of a veggie puffed pie which is crispy,crunchy,spicy and yummy.........Its the best finger food.Good for party time....a easy holiday food.I assure you friends you will not be disappointed.....It give the same taste as a deep fried dish.The same way you can prepare smaosa's also.SO this will be a best way to eat the same tasty food without deep fry.

Ingredients:
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All purpose flour-1.5 cup
Oil - 2 tsp
Sugar - 1/2 tsp
Salt -1/2 tsp
Yeast -1/2 tsp
Garlic powder -1/2 tsp
Water

Stuffing:
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Cooked potatoes-1/2 cup
Cooked carrots -1/2 cup
beans - 1/4 cup
Broccoli -1/4 cup
Onion -1/4 cup
Peas - 1/4 cup
Oil -1 tsp
Cumin - 1 tsp
Chilly powder - 1tsp
Turmeric - 1/4 tsp
Garam masala - 1/2 tsp





Method:
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1.Prepare a dough using flour, yeast ,salt ,sugar,water and oil[1 tsp]
2.Now cover it with a wet cloth and keep it in warm place to rise up to double the original size.About 45 mins.
3.For stuffings ,take a pan add 1 tsp oil to it add cumin seeds.just when it splutters add chopped onions and saute till it turns slightly golden brown.
4.Just when the onions are done add all the veggies ,1 cup water ,add all the masalas with salt as per taste .
5.Cover and cook for 3 mins,just till all the water has evaporated.
6.Now make small balls out of the dough and roll it into tiny chapathis.
7.Then add the stuffing about 2 big spoon on 1 side,coat the entire edge with oil , close it using the other side and seal it and compress it using the fork edges for fancy look [It also cive a proper seal to the pie].Grease the surface with few drops of oil.
8.Preheat the oven , bake in a 350 deg oven for 5 mins and then turn and bake other side for 3 mins.
9.Pie's are ready to be served hot with tomato Sauce.Enjoy..

Gobi Manchuri

This is a recipe which all will like to try. Its a spicy sour appetizer with lots of onions ,garlic and ginger in it.

Ingredients:
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Gobi - 3 cups(washes ,cut and dried)
Onion - 1 large
Greenchillies- 2 large finely chopped
Garlic - 3tsp finely chopped
Ginger -2 tsp finely chopped
Coriander leaves-3tsp
Tomato sauce-8 oz
Soya sauce-1/2 cup
Corn flour- 3/4 cup
All purpose flour-3/4 cup
Chilly powder- 2tsp
turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
paprica powder-1/2 tsp
salt-as per taste
oil - for deep fry


Method:
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1.Prepare a batter out of Corn flour ,maida [All purpose flour] chilly powder,turmeric powder, paprica and salt
2.Now dip the gobi in this batter and deep fry and keep it aside.
3.Take a pan and add about 3 tsp of oil to it.Then add onions, garlic, ginger,green chillies and fry them till the onions turn slightly brown .Then remove and keep aside .
4.Now add the tomato sauce ,to this also add soya sauce,1/2 tsp of chilly powder and saute for about 8 minutes .
5.Then when it starts to bubble add all the fried gobi and the onion mixture and saute it nicely.
6 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and its ready to be served.


we can fry the gobi's the previous day and keep it in a airtight container in the refrigerator and just before the guests arrive we can mix it in the sauce and rest can be prepared freshly and served hot.By this way we can save a lot of time and enjoy with your guests also.

Mini pizza just for kids

This is a simple pizza recipe which can be used as a finger food or an appitizer or a mini pizza for small kids where in you can hide some veggies.

Ingredients:
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Pizza dough
Cheese
Tomatoes
Spinach
Chilly flakes
salt and pepper[Exceptional}

Method:
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1.Roll the pizza dough into think chapatti like sheets.
2.Now using a cookie cutter cut off small circles just like how we do for cookie and make dimples in it using a fork.
3.Place it in the cookie sheet and pop it in the preheated oven , 350degree for 8 mins.
4.Remove it and apply tomato sauce in the base ,then a layer of grated cheese then some strips of spinach over it finally place a whole cherry tomato or slice it into 1/2 and again bake for about 5 mins.
5.Now the cheesy mini pizza is ready to melt in your mouth.Kids are really gonna love it believe me.