Tag: Vegetarian

  • Spinach Cutlet Recipe

    Spinach Cutlet is a delicious snack recipe made with spinach, potatoes and spices. It is a perfect dish to serve in front of guests. Add chopped spinach to the vegetable cutlet mixture and shallow fry the Spinach Cutlets before serving hot with green chutney. Healthy, crunchy, and yum. Check it out the Spinach cutlet recipe here!!

    [one_third] Prep Time: 20 minutes[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time: 10 minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 4 [/one_third_last]

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    • 1 cup spinach, finely chopped
    • 1-1/2 cups potatoes , boiled and mashed
    • 1/4 cup coriander leaves, finely chopped
    • 1 tbsp rice flour
    • 3 green chilies ground into paste
    • 1 tsp ginger paste
    • 1 tsp garlic paste
    • 1 tsp garam masala
    • Salt to taste
    • Oil for frying
    • Rice flour as required

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 4 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Mix all the ingredients except rice flour.

    Step 2

    Make into ping pong sized balls. Press each ball into cutlets.

    Step 3

    Roll these cutlets in rice flour.

    Step 4

    Spread some oil on a frying pan and shallow fry the cutlets.

    Step 5

    Drain on paper towel. Spinach Cutlet is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with green chutney.

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  • Masala Potatoes Recipe

    An easy to make Indian and Pakistani recipe which is high in protein and very filling. With the warm flavor of spices, these potatoes make an ideal cold-weather side dish. Kids will surely ask for more. You can serve with all different cuisines not just Indian.

    Masala-Potatoes
    Masala-Potatoes

    Ready In: 30 minutes
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes

    Servings: 6

    Masala Potatoes Ingredients:

    • 8 new potatoes, cubed with skin left on
    • 2 cups water
    • 1 tsp black mustard seeds
    • 1 tsp turmeric
    • 1 tsp dried red chili
    • 1 tsp garam masala
    • 1 tsp ground coriander
    • 1 tsp ground cumin
    • 1 tsp pepper
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 tsp kalounji seeds
    • 500 ml water

    Directions:

    • Heat a large pot over medium heat.
    • Add spices and dry-fry for 2 minutes or until aromatic.
    • Then add potatoes and water.
    • Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until potato is cooked thorough.
    • Masala Potatoes are ready now.
    • Serve with Chapati.

    Yield: 6 servings.

    Masala Potatoes Nutritional Facts:
    Amount Per Serving:

    • Calories: 229.3
    • Total Fat: 0.8 g (Saturated Fat 0.1)
    • Cholesterol: 0.0
    • Sodium: 20.9 mg
    • Carbohydrate; 51.0 g
    • Fiber: 6.9 g
    • Sugars: 2.3 g
    • Protein: 6.2 g

     

  • Tomato Onion Raita Recipe

    Tomato Onion Raita

    Tomato Onion Raita is one of the easiest as well as one of the most commonly made [highlight]Pakistani raita[/highlight]. We don’t need any special ingredient for this raita as the main ingredients like onion, tomatoes and green chili are most of the times available in every kitchen. In fact, these three ingredients are kind of must in most [highlight]Pakistani veggie dishes.[/highlight] It is so delicious just like other [highlight]vegetable’s raita[/highlight]. It goes perfectly with Biryani or  pulao.

    Tomato Onion Raita Recipe
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    [one_fourth]Prep Time:10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time:not required minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 4[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Very Easy[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 1 Onion
    • 1 Tomato
    • 1 Green chilli (optional)
    • 1/4 cup chopped Coriander leaves
    • 1 cup yoghurt/curd
    • Salt to taste

    [/tab] [tab]Yield:4 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Finely chop or thinly sliced onion, tomato and coriander leaves. If you are using green chilli, cut green chilli lengthwise.

    Step 2

    In a small bowl, take the curd and beat it till it takes a smooth consistency.

    Step 3

    Add the onions, tomatoes, green chillies and coriander leaves.

    Step 4

    Add required amount of salt. Mix well. Tomato Onion Raita is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with biryani or pulao or any variety rice or rotis.

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    If you like Tomato Onion Raita Recipe  and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.And if you know more innovative ways in which we can utilize this mouth watering Tomato Onion Raita, do share with us and we would be glad to give it a try.

  • Recipe: Aloo Samosa (Spicy Potato Samosa)

    Aloo Samosa (Spicy Potato Samosa)

    A favorably snack among people. Golden and crispy samosa looks beautiful and tastes great in eating. Aloo samosa is easy to make at home, no special effort required. Learn from below aloo samosa recipe how you can make crispy golden samosa at home. This aloo samosa recipe also describe how you can make your own wrap of samosa. Check it out the recipe here!!

    Prep Time: 20 minutes

    Cook Time: 20 minutes

     Servings: 8

    Ingredients:

    • 250 gms all purpose flour
    • 1 cup Water
    • Pinch of chilli powder
    • 500 gms potatoes
    • 100 gms green peas
    • 2 onions chopped
    • 6 green chillies chopped
    • 1 bunch cilantro (coriander) washed and chopped
    • 2 tsp lemon juice
    • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
    • 1 tsp coriander seeds (dhaniya) powder
    • Pinch of turmeric
    • Oil for frying
    • Salt to taste

    Yield: 8 servings

    Directions:

    To make the Aloo Samosa filling:

    Step 1

    Boil the potatoes and mash them (not too soft).

    Step 2

    Take a sauce pan add a tbsp of oil. Once the oil is hot add chopped onions and green chilies.

    Step 3

    Fry the onions till golden brown and add ginger garlic paste and a pinch of turmeric After a minute add green peas and potatoes previously mashed. Mix them well.

    Step 4

    Add lemon juice, dhaniya powder and salt. Mix it well and let it cook for 10 min on low flame Garnish it with cilantro. Allow to cool and set aside.

    To make Samosa:

    Step 1

    Take the flour in a bowl, heat 3 tbsp oil add it with salt to the flour.

    Step 2

    And kneed the mixture into dough by adding water gradually and set it aside for 30 min.

    Step 3

    Now divide the dough into 10 equal parts, make them into round flat balls

    Step 4

    Roll each ball into a chapatti (medium thick) then cut it into 2 equal semi circles.

    Step 5

    Fold the semi circle into half and seal one side with water making a triangle pocket

    Step 6

    Now stuff it with filling and seal the other side with water again. Keep the oil ready for frying in a wok

    Step 7

    Fry the samosas in oil on medium flame till they are golden brown. Make sure the side are sealed properly before putting the samosas in oil.

    Step 8

    Remove from the oil and drain on kitchen paper. Aloo Samosas are ready to serve. ENJOY!!

    • Serve with green chutney or imli chutney.
  • Spinach Pakora (Palak Pakora)Recipe

    Spinach Pakora (Palak Pakora)

    Palak pakora is a delicious appetizer or a tea time snack. The taste of these deep fried palak pakora’s (spinach fritters) more enhanced when eaten with apricot chutney.

    As the monsoons have started, I am posting lot of tea time snack recipes for you all to enjoy this season. Must try this Palak Pakora recipe and enjoy the rainy weather with your friends and family!!

    Spinach Pakora (Palak Pakora) Recip
    Spinach Pakora (Palak Pakora)

    Check it out the Spinach Pakora Recipe here!!

    Spinach Pakora (Palak Pakora) Recipe

    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    Servings 6
    Author Bushrah @Recipestable

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup spinach leaves palak, chopped
    • 1-1/2 cups gramflour besan
    • 1 small chopped onion
    • 2 green chilies chopped
    • 1 tsp Red chili crushed
    • 1/2 tsp Mango powder
    • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds crushed
    • 1/2 tsp coriander seeds crushed
    • Salt to taste
    • Oil for deep frying

    Instructions

    Method

    • Wash palak leaves properly and leave it for drying.
    • Chop the palak leaves. Add water to besan and make a batter of thick consistency.
    • Add chopped green chilies, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, red chili powder, and mango powder, salt and blend it well.
    • Fry small portions of mixture in oil for 5-8 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
    • Remove from oil and absorb on kitchen paper. Palak Pakora is ready to serve.

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve with Apricot Chutney.

    If you like Spinach Pakora (Palak Pakora) Recipe and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.And if you know more innovative ways in which we can utilize this mouth watering Palak Pakora, do share with us and we would be glad to give it a try.

  • Crispy & Flavorful: The BEST Vegetable Samosa Recipe Ever!

    Crispy Samosa filled with the simple and easy to make potatoes and green peas mixture. Check it out the Vegetable samosa recipe here!!

    [one_third] Prep Time: 30 minutes[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time:10 minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 12[/one_third_last]

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    For Dough:

    • 1 cup all purpose flour
    • Water to Knead dough
    • 2tbsp oil
    • little salt
    • 1/4 tsp cumin seeds

    For Stuffing:

    • 3-4 boiled potatoes,peeled and mashed
    • 1/2 cup green peas,boiled
    • 1-2 green chilies,finely chopped
    • 1/2 tsp ginger,crushed
    • 1 tbsp fresh coriander,finely chopped
    • 4 tbsp cashew nuts
    • 4 tbsp raisins
    • 1/2 tsp garam masala
    • salt to taste
    • red chili powder to taste
    • 1/2 tsp dry mango powder

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 12 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    To Make dough: Mix all the ingredients except water. Add a little water at a time.

    Step 2

    Pat and knead well for several times into a soft pliable dough. Cover it with moist Muslin cloth and keep aside for 15 minutes.

    Step 3

    To Make Stuffing : In a bowl add mashed potatoes and all dry masalas (salt, chili powder, mango powder, garam masala) and green chilies, ginger and Mix well.

    Step 4

    Add green peas, cashews and raisins and mix well. Add coriander leaves and keep aside.

    Step 5

    Make small rolls of dough and roll it into a 4″-5″ diameter circle. Cut it into two parts like semi-circle.

    Step 6

    Now take one semi circle and fold it like a cone. Use water while doing so.

    Step 7

    Place a spoon of filling in the cone and seal the third side using a drop of water.

    Step 8

    Heat oil in a pan and deep fry till golden brown (fry on a medium flame).

    Step 9

    Drain on paper towel. Vegetable samosa is ready to serve.

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    • Serve vegetable samosa hot with tamarind chutney.

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  • Cauliflower Manchurian Recipe

    Cauliflower Manchurian

    Cauliflower Manchurian is a popular Indo Chinese dish. This can be made for a super delicious appetizer or main dish. This Vegetarian Manchurian satisfies both your savoury and spicy cravings! It consists of fried cauliflower simmered in a flavorful gravy made with soy sauce and red chili sauce.

    Gobi Manchurian Recipe
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    Check it out the Cauliflower Manchurian Recipe here!!

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time:15 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time:30 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings:4 [/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 500 gm cauliflower, cut into florets
    • 3 tbsp plain flour
    • 2 tbsp cornflour
    • 2 tbsp rice flour
    • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
    • 1 tsp green chili paste
    • 1/2 cup warm water
    • salt to taste
    • Oil for frying

    For Manchurian Sauce:

    • 2 green onions, finely chopped
    • 1 capsicum, finely sliced
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tsp ginger, minced
    • 2 green chilies, finely chopped
    • 1 tsp red chili powder
    • 2 tbsp soy sauce
    • 1 tbsp chili sauce
    • 2 tsp vinegar
    • 3 tbsp tomato ketchup
    • 1/2 tsp brown sugar
    • salt to taste
    • 2 tbsp sesame oil
    • 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 4 servings

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    Directions:
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    Step 1

    Cut cauliflower into florets then soaked in salted warm water for 15 minutes and drained.

    Step 2

    Heat oil for deep frying in a heavy based pan.

    Step 3

    In a small bowl,add plain flour, cornflour, rice flour, salt, ginger-garlic paste, chili paste and water to make a thick paste.

    Step 4

    Dip the cauliflower florets into the batter such that its well coated.

    Step 5

    Place each floret that is well coated with the batter into the hot oil.

    Step 6

    Do not crowd the vessel.

    Step 7

    Reduce flame and deep fry till the floret is almost cooked.

    Step 8

    Increase the flame towards the end of the cooking process and fry the florets till it turns golden brown.

    Step 9

    Then remove from the oil and drained on paper towel and keep aside.

    Step 10

    For Manchurian Sauce: Heat oil in a large wok then add the chopped garlic and stir fry for 30 seconds.

    Step 11

    Add the green chilies and ginger and stir fry on high heat for 30 seconds.

    Step 12

    Add the white portion of spring onions and stir fry on high heat for 3-4 minutes. Constantly tossing them.

    Step 13

    Add the sliced capsicum and stir fry for another 2 minutes.

    Step 14

    Reduce the heat to medium and add the brown sugar, soya sauce, tomato ketchup, chili sauce and vinegar.

    Step 15

    Mix well and cook for 2-4 minutes.

    Step 16

    Then add 3-4 tbsp of water and cook for 2minutes.

    Step 17

    Add the fried cauliflower and mix well.

    Step 18

    Toss on high flame for 1-2 minutes.

    Step 19

    Turn off heat.

    Step 20

    Garnish with the chopped spring onion greens and coriander leaves. Cauliflower Manchurian is ready to serve.

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  • Vegetable Fried Rice Recipe

    Vegetable Fried Rice

     A quick and healthy [highlight]Vegetable Fried Rice Recipe [/highlight]suitable for vegetarians. Nothing could be easier than this light version of  fried rice. Do try it!!

    Vegetable Fried Rice Recipe
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    [one_fourth]Prep Time:10 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time:30 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings:6 [/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy[/one_fourth_last]

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    • 2 cups uncooked rice
    • 1 cup French beans
    • 1 bunch spring onions
    • 1 cup carrots
    • 2 capsicums
    • 4 celery sticks
    • 1/2 cup boiled corn
    • 2 tbsp soy sauce
    • 4 tsp vegetable oil
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • Green chillies in vinegar
    • Chili sauce to serve

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 6 servings

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    Step 1

    Rinse the rice in 3-4 changes of water and soak for 30 minutes.

    Step 2

    Boil the rice and each grain of the cooked rice should be separate.

    Step 3

    Cut the vegetables into small pieces and set aside.

    Step 4

    Chop the leaves of the spring onions and set aside.

    Step 5

    Heat the oil thoroughly in a wok or deep pan. Add the vegetables and stir fry for 3 to 4 minutes.

    Step 6

    Add the boiled rice, soy sauce salt and pepper. Mix very well and cook for 2 minutes.

    Step 7

    Dish it out. Vegetable Fried Rice is ready to serve.

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  • Mixed Vegetable Paratha Recipe

    Sabzi Ka Paratha

    Try this Sabzi Ka Paratha recipe to make an excellent lunch for your family. An excellent way to get nutrition.

    Sabzi Ka Paratha Recipe
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    Check it out the Sabzi Ka Paratha Recipe here!

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    [one_fourth]Prep Time:30 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time:20 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 6[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level: Easy[/one_fourth_last]

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    For the dough:

    • 1-1/2 cups all purpose flour(maida)
    • 1-1/2 cups wheat flour
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1 tsp melted butter or ghee
    • A little milk

    For the stuffing:

    • 2 mix boiled vegetables (cabbage, cauliflower, carrot, green peas, French beans, capsicum)
    • 1 onion, finely chopped
    • 2 potatoes, boiled and mashed
    • 2 green chillies,finely chopped
    • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
    • 2 pinches garam masala
    • 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves,finely chopped
    • 2 tbsp ghee
    • salt to taste

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 6 servings

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    Step 1

    To Make the dough: Combine the all purpose flours,wheat flour,salt and butter. Put enough milk and make soft dough.

    Step 2

    Knead the dough properly and keep aside for at least 15 minutes.

    Step 3

    To Make Stuffing: Heat the ghee, put the onion and cook till it becomes soft. Put the vegetables, potatoes, green chillies, chilli powder, garam masala, coriander and salt and cook for 1 or 2 minutes.

    Step 4

    Take out and keep it cool.

    Step 5

    Divide the dough into 12 equal portions.

    Step 6

    Apply a little flour and roll out into rounds.

    Step 7

    Put 2 tbsp of the stuffing in the center of each dough round and fold like an envelope from all the corners.

    Step 8

    Roll into rounds and cook on hot griddle (tawa) for 1-2 minutes, turn over on the other side and cook again till it becomes crispy.

    Step 9.

    Repeat the same procedure for the remaining rounds. Sabzi ka paratha is ready to serve.

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    • Serve with curd.

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