Rotis/paratha/puri
Masala roti
A variety of vegetables add flavour and colour to these rotis. Do not sieve the wheat flour to avoid losing fibre.
Preparation Time : 5 mins.
Cooking Time : 30 mins.
Makes 12 rotis.
1½ cups whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
¼ cup besan (Bengal gram flour)
¾ cup fresh low fat curds (dahi)
¾ cup boiled, peeled and grated potatoes
½ [...]
Tofu mutter paratha
Preparation time: 15 minutes. Cooking time: 35 minutes. Makes 6 parathas.
For the dough
½ cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
2 tbsp soya flour
Salt to taste
For the stuffing
1 tsp soya oil
½ tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
½ cup boiled and crushed fresh green peas
1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1/3 cup [...]
Jeera paratha
Ingredients
300g/11oz chapati flour (or a half and half mixture of sifted wholemeal flour and plain white flour)
4g/¾tsp salt
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 tsp green chillies, very finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh coriander, very finely chopped
2 tbsp olive or groundnut oil
250ml/8fl oz water
1 tsp fresh root ginger, very finely grated
50-75g/2-3oz melted butter or ghee
freshly ground black pepper
Method
1. Combine [...]
Peshawari naan
Ingredients
250g/8¾oz plain flour, plus extra for dusting
2 tsp sugar
½ tsp salt
½ tsp baking powder
110-130ml/4½fl oz milk
2 tbsp vegetable oil
30g/1oz flaked almonds
1 tbsp butter, melted, for serving
For the filling
70g/2½oz pistachios, shells removed
35g/1¼oz raisins
1½ tsp caster sugar
Method
1. Sift together the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder in a bowl. Mix the milk and oil together in a [...]
Naan
Ingredients
For the dough
250g/9oz plain flour
2 tsp sugar
½ tsp salt
½ tsp baking powder
110-130ml/3½-4½fl oz milk
2 tbsp vegetable oil, plus extra for greasing
For the topping
nigella seeds, poppy seeds or sesame seeds, or chopped garlic and fresh coriander
1 tbsp butter, melted, to serve
Method
1. For the dough, sift the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder into a bowl. In [...]
Vade
Vade are traditional Maharashtrian version of the deep fried puris. The authentic recipe calls for a lot of pre-preparation in terms of making the flour for the vadas at home. I have used the readymade rice flour for a quick and delicious version.
Cooking Time : 10 mins.
Preparation Time : 5 mins.
Makes 6 vades.
Ingredients
2 [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Paneer pancakes
You have to taste this dish to believe how wonderful it is. Prepare and store the pancakes ahead to reduce final preparation time.
Cooking Time : 30 mins.
Preparation Time : 20 mins.
Serves 6 to 8.
For the pancakes
100 grams plain flour (maida)
300 ml. milk
1 egg or 3 teaspoons ghee
a pinch salt
For [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Methi aloo paratha
Preparation Time : 10 mins.
Cooking Time : 20 mins.
Makes 5 parathas.
For the dough
1 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
1 tsp oil
salt to taste
For the methi aloo stuffing
1 cup finely chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves
1 cup boiled and mashed potatoes
½ tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 tsp ginger-green [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Double decker paratha (low calorie)
A surprisingly low calorie version of the usually fattening paratha! Carrots abound in vitamin A, which nourishes the lining of the eyes, while the green peas add fibre and help to control blood sugar levels.
Cooking Time : 30 mins.
Preparation Time : 20 mins.
Makes 4.
Ingredients
12 whole wheat chapattis
For the carrot stuffing
½ cup grated [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )ORIENTAL STYLE STIR-FRIED VEGETABLE PARATHAS
A novel type of paratha, stuffed with Chinese stir-fried vegetables.
Cooking Time : 20 min.
Preparation Time : 45 min.
Makes 12 parathas.
For the dough
3 teacups plain flour (maida)
1 tablespoon oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
For the stuffing
2 onions, sliced
2 teacups shredded cabbage
1 teacup bean sprouts
1 teacup carrots, coarsely grated
1/2 teaspoon soya [...]
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