Masoor Dal Vada Curry

"Masoor dal vada curry" is very common dish. It’s little bit spicy but very testy. This is one of my favourite veg dish. I have made this recipe simple and easy way and I hope you will enjoy this as much as I did. 


Masoor dal is an important part of the diet in many parts of the world. Masoor dal contain high levels of proteins, including the essential amino acids isoleucine and lysine and more source of protein. Masoor also contain dietary fiber, vitamin B1, and minerals all with virtually no fat. It can they help lower cholesterol, managing blood-sugar levels.

Time required: Less than 30 minutes.

Ingredients:

For vada
● 2 cup masoor dal ● 5 to 6 chopped green chillies ● 2 medium onions finely chopped ● Salt (to taste) ● Refined oil
For curry
● 2 medium size potato (shape like French fries finger) ● 1medium size tomato ● 1 big size onion pest ● ½ tsp ginger pest ● ½ tsp red chilli pd ● ½ tsp turmeric pd ● Salt (to taste) ● Refined oil.

Procedure:

Step 1: Soak masoor dal for atleast 6 to 7 hrs.

Step 2: After soak the dal make a fine pest.

Step 3: Add some chopped onion, green chilli and some salt mix well.

Step 4: Heat sufficient oil into a kadai and take small portions of the mixture, shape into vada or pakodas, slide them into hot oil. 

Step 5:  Deep fry till until colours come golden brown.

Bread Cutlets in Gravy

 "Bread Cutlets in Gravy" is excellent fingers snacks recipe, also it can be use as side dish with drink. This recipe is a delectable combination of mashed potato and bread. It's filling mild spicy and taste is delicious. I have made this recipe simple and easy way and I hope you will enjoy this as much as I did. 

Time required: Less than 30 minutes.

Ingredients:
● 4 slices bread ● 2 to 3 medium size potato (peeled and boiled) ● 5 to 6 chopped green chillies ● 2 medium onion finely chopped ● 2 tbsp coriander leaves finely chopped ● ½ tsp ginger pd ● ½ tsp red chilli pd ● ½ tsp turmeric pd ● 1 tsp amchoor pd ● 1 tsp cumin seeds pd ● ½ tsp oregano ● 2 tbsp Cornflour ● 2 tsp onion pest (for gravy) ● 1 tsp chopped garlic (for gravy) ● 5 to 6 sliced green chillies ● 1 medium size chopped tomato (for gravy) ● 5 to 6 green chillies sliced (for gravy) ● 1 tsp red chilli pd (for gravy) ● 2 tsp vinegar (for gravy) ● 1 tbsp soya sauce (for gravy) ● 1 tbsp Cornflour (for gravy) ● Sugar (to taste) ● Salt (to taste) ● Refined oil

Procedure:

Step 1: Soak the bread slices in one cup of water for half a minute, squeeze to remove excess water and set aside.

Step 2: Take a deep bowl and grated the potato. 

Step 3: Add bread, onion, green chillies, red chilli pd, cumin seeds pd, ginger pd, amchoor pd, oregano, turmeric pd, salt, sugar, coriander lives, cornflour and mix very well.

Step 4: Divide the mixture into equal portions. Shape each portion into a cutlet.

Step 5:  Heat sufficient oil into deep pan and deep-fry for two to three minutes on each side. Drain on absorbent paper.

Step 6:  To make the gravy, heat little bit oil in a pan.

Chatpata soya aloo curry

I preferred to cook soya chunks once in a week. Today I am sharing “Chatpata soya aloo curry” recipe it’s very easy and fast dish to make, highly nutritious and very tasty. We can have this dish with either rice or rotis. Soya chunks are equivalent to meat or non-veg if compared with protein content.

Soyabean is the richest plant source of protein. It contains 43 percent protein as compared to other legumes which contain 20 to 25 percent protein. Soy protein is also of the highest quality amongst all legumes. Under guidelines adopted by the Food and Drug Administration and the World Health Organization for evaluating protein quality for children and adults, soy protein isolate receives a rating of 1, which is the highest possible score. This means that the quality of soy protein is equal to that of meat and milk proteins.

Soy foods are a good source of calcium in comparison to the commonly used legumes. Processing affects the calcium content of soyfoods considerably. Tofu due to its processing methods can contain between 120 and 750 mg of calcium per 1/2 cup serving. Soymilk contains around 93 mg of calcium per one cup serving. The calcium-fortified soymilk could often contain between 200 and 300 mg of calcium per serving and a good amount of vitamin D. 

Soya is rich in iron too. However, both phytate and soy protein reduce iron absorption which leads to the iron in soyfoods being poorly absorbed. Iron could be better absorbed from fermented soyfoods like tempeh and miso.

Time required: Less than 15 minutes.

Ingredients:
● 2 cup soya (boiled) ● 1 medium size potato (cut in cubes) ● 1 medium size chopped tomato
● 7 to 8 chopped green chilies ● 1 tbsp lime juice ● 2 tbsp cashew(kaju) pest ● 1 tsp saunf pd ● 1 tsp amchur pd ● 2 tsp red chili pd ● ½ tsp black cumin seeds ● ½ tsp pinch of asafoetida ● ½ tsp turmeric pd ● 1 to 2 bay leaves ● Salt ● Sugar ● Refined oil

Procedure:

Step 1: Take a deep pan and heat some oil and fry the potato until soft. 

Step 2: After fry the potato take out in a plate and keep aside.

Step 3: Add some oil and add bay lives, black seeds, green chilli and asafoetida, then fry it few sec. 

Step 4: Add chopped tomato and salt fry until cooked.

Step 5: Add fry potato, soya, turmeric, red chills pd and mix it. 

Mixed Dal Cutlet Curry

 I am going to show you a recipe which is my husband loved very much. Everyone knows that cutlet is a very popular and simple snack item. In Indian cuisine, a cutlet specifically refers to cooked meat (mutton, beef, fish or chicken) stuffing that is fried with a batter/covering but the vegetarian version has no meat in it, instead the filling is various type veg things. This version is more popular with the dominantly vegetarian Indian population. I tried this recipe with musur dal and chana dal which are basic ingredient in this recipe and recipe is “Mixed Dal Cutlet Curry”. It’s delicious and mouth watering. 

Masoor dal is an important part of the diet in many parts of the world. Masoor dal contain high levels of proteins, including the essential amino acids isoleucine and lysine and more source of protein. Masoor also contain dietary fiber, vitamin B1, and minerals all with virtually no fat. It can they help lower cholesterol, managing blood-sugar levels.

Chana Dal are split, polished baby chickpeas. This pulse is high in protein as well as dietary fiber that aids digestion and keeps you full for longer.  This ancient legume has been around for centuries and remains a healthy and satisfying comfort food in India and the Middle East today. Chana Dal are very nutritious, easy to digest, and have an exceptionally low rating on the glycemic scale. These little beans are a powerhouse of lean protein, iron and dietary fiber. 
There are some inconsistencies in facts when it comes to the exact nutritional values of chana dal, but the average nutrition can be determined. In general, 100 grams of dry pulse contains about 330 kcal. Most of the calories come from carbohydrates as 100 grams contains 48 grams. Dietary fiber constitutes 10-11 grams, which is a rather high amount. However, there is also about 20 grams of protein as well as 5 grams of fat.

Time required: Less than 30 minutes.

Ingredients:
● 1 cup musur dal (boiled) ● ½ cup chana dal (boiled) ● Garam Flour for binding ● 1 cup milk 
● 1 medium size onion pest (for curry) ● 1 medium size chopped onion (for cutlet) ● 7 to 8 chopped green chilies ● 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves ● ½ tsp oregano ● ½ tsp chili flex ● 1 tsp cumin seeds pd ● 1 tsp black pepper pd ● ½ tsp cardamom pd ● 1 tsp ginger pest ● 1 to 2 bay leaves ● Corn flour ● Salt ● Sugar ● Ghee ● Refined oil

Procedure:

Step 1: Take a bowl and mix the both dal and garam flour mix very well.

Step 2: Add onion, chillies, coriander leaves, oregano, cumin seeds pd, chili flex and some salt.

Step 3: Mix together the mixture and shape as you wish. 

Step 4: Take a deep pan and heat some oil.

Step 5: Take a plate and take some cornflour.

Bhindi Aloo Masala

Today dish is a typical Bengali dish "Bhindi Aloo Masala" made with vindi (Ladies finger) and Aloo (Potato). It is very tasty, quick and easy to make and requires a few ingredients. Aloo bhindi recipe - there are many ways of making but I got this recipe from my mom. Vindi, aloo masala is very regular in our meal. Aloo and bhindi are two basic vegetables in Indian cooking. I usually make this two or three times in a week as Vindi is my husband’s favorite vegetable and this is suitable for lunch or dinner.

The scientific name for Lady's Fingers is "Abelmoschus Esculentus" commonly known as "Okra" too. Okra, also known as "lady finger", is one of the popular nutritious vegetables of North-Eastern Africa origin. They usually gathered while the pods are green, tender, and at immature stage. The plant is cultivated throughout the tropical and warm temperate regions around the world for their fibrous fruits or "pods." It grows best in well-drained and manure rich soil. The pods are among the very low calorie vegetables. They provide just 30 calories per 100 g, besides containing no saturated fats or cholesterol. Nonetheless, they are rich sources of dietary fiber, minerals, and vitamins. The pods contain healthy amounts of vitamin A, and flavonoid anti-oxidants such as beta-carotene, xanthin and lutein. It is one of the vegetables with highest levels of these anti-oxidants. Fresh pods are the good source of folates. The pods are an also good source of many important minerals such as iron, calcium, manganese and magnesium.

Okra also helps red blood cells production and prevent anemia. The high antioxidants in okra helps protect the immune system against harmful free radicals and prevent mutation of cells. The high antioxidants and vitamin C content make okra useful for reducing asthmatic attacks. It has insulin-like properties that help to reduce blood sugar level. The rich folate content in okra can help decrease the incidence of neural tube defects in babies. Okra contains beta-carotenes (precursor of vitamin A), xanthin and lutein, all antioxidant properties that are helpful for vision health, preventing eye problems like cataract and glaucoma. With good bowel movements, skin health will improve. Helps reduce acne, psoriasis and other skin conditions.

Time required: Less than 15 minutes.

Ingredients:
● 200-250 gms bhindi/okra (cut into ½ inch pieces) ● 1 medium potato ( cut into 1 inch thick pieces) ● 5 to 6 green chilies sliced ● 2 tsp mustard paste ● 2 tsp poppy seeds paste  ½ tsp black cumin seeds ● ½ tsp turmeric pd ● 1 tsp red chili pd ● Salt ● Sugar ● Mustard oil

Procedure:

Step 1: Heat some oil in a pan and add black cumin seed.

Step 2:  Slide the vindi into hot oil and dip fry until soft.

Step 3: Add aloo and some salt and fry until golden brown.

Step 4: Take a bowl and take the mustard seeds pest, poppy seeds pest, turmeric pd, red chilli pd and little bit of water mix very well.

Spicy sweet sour soya kima dumpling

My today’s recipe is excellent fingers snacks with drinks, also can use as side dish. Name of this recipe is “Spicy sweet sour soya kima dumpling”. It made with soya granules. It’s  spicy, delicious and mouth watering. You can also use chicken or fish. Here dumpling is cooked in the combination of Indian vegetables and chinese flavors and turns into delicious and simply irresistible main course dish, which can be also served as a starter. I have made this recipe simple and easy way and I hope you will enjoy this as much as I did. 

Soya granules is meat alternatives that come from soy beans. are complete proteins. Soy beans are complete. This is more than the same serving size of meat and eggs. Protein is a macronutrient that the body needs in large amounts for cell repair, immune function and muscle growth.  Regular meat is carb-free, but soya chunks contain a high amount. This is because they derive from beans, which are carb-containing foods. Carbs are a primary source of fuel for the body. Athletes who train rigorously for an extended period of time need a higher amount to meet these demands. Soya chunks have only a negligible amount of fat, the calories come from the carbs and protein. Iron is an electrolyte mineral needed for oxygen transport in the body. Being deficient in iron can lead to physical weakness, fatigue and a compromised immune system. Soya chunks have a very high concentration of iron.  

Time required: Less than 30 minutes.

Ingredients:
● 2 cup soya granules (boil) ● 2 eggs white ● 2 medium onion finely chopped (for dumpling) ● ½ tsp oregano ● ½ tsp chopped garlic (for dumpling) ● 2 large onion (large square or gravy) ● 1 tsp chopped garlic (for gravy) ● 5 to 6 green chillies (chopped) ● 5 to 6 green chillies sliced (for gravy) ● 2 bell pepper (large square) ● 2 tsp vinegar ● 1 tbsp oyster sauce
● 1 tbsp soya sauce ● Cornflour ● Sugar (to taste) ● Salt (to taste) ● Refined oil

Procedure:

Step 1: Take a bowl and mix the granules with onion, chilli, garlic, oregano, salt and some cornflour.

Step 2: Make them into a round shape.

Step 3: Heat some oil into deep pan.

Step 4: Next the ball dip into the egg mixture and fry in hot oil. When the ball has nicely browned take out the ball and keep aside.

Step 5: Take another pan and heat little bit oil.

Step 6: Add garlic pest fry for 30 sec.

Peas Kofta Curry

Peas Kofta Curry is a recipe which is full on with the goodness of peas. One which is light and tasty. This vegetarian kofta curry dish is a quick and easy to cook which made with the green peas and potatoes. The gravy made with cashew nuts and cream and it's so delicious. You would love eating it even if you don’t feel hungry. Whenever you have a special occasion at your place make this Peas Kofta Curry and surely everybody will find it tasty. A tasty alternative for those who love kofta but are vegetarian, yummy treats are fully bursting with flavors and the green color comes out from the healthy peas that makes them wonderful.

Time required: Less than 30 minutes.

Ingredients:
● 1 cup boil green peas ● 1 boil potato ● 1 large onion (chopped) ● 2 to 3 green chilli (chopped) ● 2 tsp kaju pest ● 2 tbsp cream ● 1 tsp char Magog pest ● 1 tsp cumin seed pd (roasted) ● ½ tsp dry chilli pd (roasted) ● One pinch of black seeds ● Sugar (to taste) ● Salt (to taste) ● 1 tsp butter ● Refined oil

Procedure:

Step 1: Take a pan and hit little bit of oil. Then add black seeds.

Step 2: Add onion and green chilli and fry for few sec, when the onion colors come nice golden.

Step 3: Add boil peas, cumin seeds pd and dry chilli roasted pd. Mix together.

Step 4: Add little salt and sugar. Cook 2 to 3 sec.

Step 5: Take out the mixture in a bowl and wait for cooling.

Spicy Cabbage Curry

Cabbage is the perfect healthy dinner option to rotate into your family meals. Cabbage is known as "band gobhi" in India. Brassica oleracea is the scientific name of cabbage. The benefits of cabbage in your diet are endless! It is a rich source of Vitamin K, C & Riboflavin. Cabbage cleans the waste from the stomach and upper bowels which improves digestion and reduces constipation.

Cabbages are prepared in many different ways for eating. My today racipe “Spicy Cabbage Curry” is an everyday dish made in household. This is a old style cabbage curry.

Time required: Less than 30 minutes.

Ingredients:
● 1 small cabbage (patta gobhi) (chopped finely) ● 2 small potatoes (aloo) (cubes) ● 5 to 6 green chillies (chopped) ● ½ cup green peas ● 1 big tomato (chopped) ● 1 tsp cumin seed pd (roasted) ● 1 tsp fennel seed pd (roasted) ● ½ tsp cumin seeds  ● 2 bay leaf (tejpata) ● 2 dry chillies ● 1 tsp red chilli pd ● 1 tsp turmeric pd ● 1 tsp garam masala ● Sugar (to taste) ● Salt (to taste) ● 2 tbsp ghee ● Refined oil

Procedure:
Step 1: Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the potato. When the potato has nicely browned take out the potato and keep aside. 

Step 2: Add 1 tbsp ghee in this pan. Next add dry chilli, bay leaf & cumin seeds.

Katla Fish Curry

Today my experimental dish is “Katla Fish Curry”. Katla fish is very testy and healthy. This fish is popular to all type of people of south Asia. It is a good source of Calcium and Vitamin C. It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits includes, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling. Important nutritive value in 100 grams of Katla like energy- 111 ecals, moisture-74gm, protein-19gm, fat-2gm, carbohydrates-3gm, calcium-530mg, Iron-1mg and phosphorus-235mg. Katla fish is consumed as a staple food on every day basis; we market the fish at very reasonable price. 

I tried to make it bit different from the way my mom & mother in law normally cooked it, but it's homely and easy.

Time required: Less than 30 minutes.

Ingredients:
● 200 gm Katla fish ● 1 onion (chopped) ● 1 onion pest ● 1 tomato (chopped) ● 1 tsp ginger pest ● 1 tsp garlic pest ● 1 tbsp hung curd ● 2 tsp red chilli pd ● Salt (to taste) ● Sugar (to taste) ● Turmeric pd ● 2 tsp ghee ● Refined oil ● Mustered oil

Procedure:
Step 1: Wash the fish pieces in water, and mix them with a turmeric pd & salt.

Step 2: Hit some muster oil in a pan and fry the pieces it turns golden on both sides.

Step 3: Take another pan add some refined oil & ghee.