Friday, October 29, 2010

Simple Indian Stuffed potato sandwich Cooking recipe

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Simple Indian Stuffed Potato Sandwich Cooking Recipe

Simple Indian Stuffed Potato Sandwich
           I learnt this interesting recipe from my husband who was born up in North India. North Indians have a collection of delicious and healthy cuisine which are mouth watering. North Indians are experts in different types of burfis , sweets , stuffed parathas and vegetable curries. Simple Indian Stuffed Potato sandwich is a very delicious vegetarian dish which can be served for breakfast or at any time. It is very simple and easy to prepare. This is not too much spicy. All adults and children definitely like this dish. I would like to share this recipe with you. Please find out the ingredients and method to cook simple Indian stuffed potato sandwich.


Simple Indian Stuffed Potato Sandwich Cooking Recipe
Ingredients :-
  • Wheat flour   -    3 cups
  • Salt  -  as required
  • Water   -  as required
  • Potato boiled and mashed with enough salt   -   2 big
  • Garlic mashed  -  3 cloves 
  • Crushed dry chilly  -  1 tbsp(adjustable)
  • Oil -  1 tbsp
  • Butter / ghee  -  as required

Simple Indian Stuffed Potato Sandwich Cooking Recipe
Method:-
  • Mix the Aata / wheat flour with the salt well.
  • Add the necessary water to mix the flour like medium tight. It  should be just like roti / chapatti mixture.
  • Keep it aside.
  • Meanwhile heat the oil in a pan and add the garlic.
  • Saute it till light brown colour. Turn of the heat.
  • Add the crushed chilly and add this to the mashed potato.Mix it well.
  • Take a big ball from the aata mixture and make like roti in circle shape.
  • Put 2 tbsp of potato masala on the half of the roti and spread with a spoon.
  • Fold the roti like semi-circle.Fold it again like the cone shape.
  • With the help of little wheat flour press the stuffed roti .
  • Heat a pan and put the stuffed  roti.
  • Bake the two sides till light brown colour on a medium flame.
  • Spread little butter or ghee on it and serve the stuffed potato sandwich.


My friends, try the simple Indian stuffed potato sandwich today itself !!!



Sunday, October 24, 2010

Simple Indian Chicken Noodle Soup

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Simple Indian Chicken Noodle Soup

Simple Indian Chicken Noodle Soup
         I have never been able to duplicate my mother's delicious home made chicken noodle soup,but this recipe comes close. You can make this soup with chicken,few vegetables,and since this recipe makes lots and lots of soup.I would like to share the simple and easy chicken soup recipe with you. Please find out the ingredients and method to cook simple Indian Chicken Noodle Soup.

Simple Indian Chicken Noodle Soup Cooking Recipe
Ingredients:-
  • Chicken  -  1 Kg
  • Garlic chopped   -  3 cloves
  • Stalks clearly ,washed and sliced in small size   -  4
  • Carrots sliced in round -    5 medium size
  • Onions chopped   -  2 medium size
  • Salt  -  2 tsp
  • Ground black pepper   -  1 tsp
  • Cooked noddles   -   1 cup
  • Tomatoes diced  -   2 large


Simple Indian Chicken Noodle Soup Cooking Recipe
Method:-
  • Remove the boneless meat from the chicken and cook them with salt and little black pepper powder.
  • Place all the bones,skin and wings of the chicken into a large pot and put in enough water to just cover everything.
  • Bring the water to a boil on high heat.
  • As the water boils skim off  any foam that accumulates on the surface of the water.
  • Then reduce the heat to medium-high and cook for one hour.
  • After 1 hour strain out all the chicken parts and return the broth alone to a pot on medium heat.
  • Add all other ingredients except noddles.
  • Cook the vegetables for 20 minutes.
  • Add the cooked boneless meat into the soup.
  • Cook again for 2 minutes.
  • Remove the soup from the heat and immediately add cooked noodles.
  • Soup is ready to serve.

My friends,try the simple Indian Chicken Noodle Soup cooking recipe today itself !!!

Simple Indian Almond-Carrot Cake Cooking Recipe

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How to cook Simple Indian Almond-Carrot  Cake ?



Simple Indian Almond - Crrot Cake
 
Simple Indian Almond - Carrot Cooking Recipe

Ingredients :-
  • Eggs  -  4
  • Powdered sugar   -   1 cup
  • Carrots finely grated   -  1 1/2 cups
  • Maida  /  all purpose flour  -  1 cup
  • Vanilla essense   -  1 tsp
  • Salt   -  1/4 tsp
  • Almonds lightly toasted  finely ground  -  1 cup
  • Baking powder  -  1 tbsp
  • Raisins  -  2 tbsp
  • Cinnamon   -  1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil /  Vanaspathi  /  Dalda   -   3 tbsp
  • Butter  /  Ghee  -  1 tbsp

Simple Indian Almond - Carrot Cake Cooking Recipe
Method :-
  • Preheat the oven to 350. Spread little butter on the bottom of the 8" springform pan.
  • Spread little maida on the pan and shake off excess. Beat the eggs with sugar for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in Carrots,baking powder  and Vanilla.
  • Add the salt and stir well.
  • Combine raisins,almonds,cinnamon, and vegetable oil. Stir well.
  • Add the maida little -little and mix well.
  • Add the remaining butter / ghee and stir well.
  • Keep it aside for 10 minutes.
  • Put the mixture  into pan , smoothing top.
  • Bake the cake about 1 hour.
  • Let it cool and serve it.

My friends, try the simple Indian Almond - Carrot cake today itself !!!

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Simple Indian 2 minutes Curd Salad Recipe

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How to prepare 2 minutes simple Indian Curd Salad Recipe



Simple Indian 2 minutes Curd Salad
       Simple Indian Curd salad is an every day salad in Indian kitchens. It is very nutritious as well as delicious. It is very simple and easy to prepare. This dish can be served with plain rice,biriyani,fried rice or ghee rice.I would like to share this recipe with you. Please find out the ingredients and method to prepare it.





Simple Indian 2 minutes Curd Salad Recipe

Ingredients :-
  • Curd / Dahi / Yoghurt  -  1 cup
  • Tomato chopped  -  1 small
  • Green chillies   -  2-3 no's (optional)
  • Onion chopped   -  1 big
  • Cucumber chopped -  1 medium
  • Water  -  1/4 cup ( adjustable)
  • Salt  -  as required

Simple Indian 2 minutes Curd/ Dhahi Salad Recipe
Method :-
  • Take a large bowl and mix add3 the curd,water and salt.
  • Mix well.
  • Add all other inredients and mix well.
  • Serve with plain rice,biriyani,fried rice or ghee rice.


My friends, try this simple Indian 2 minutes Curd/Dhahi Salad recipe today itself !!!
           

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Simple Indian Apple Kheer (Payasam)


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Apple Kheer Cooking Recipe


Ingredients:


• 4 Apples ( peeled and grated)

• 1 litre Milk

• 1/4 tsp Cardamom powder

• 4 Almonds

• 4 tbsp Sugar

• 5 Pistas



How to make Apple Kheer:

• Boil the milk in a pan.

• Add sugar to it, stir and cook on a medium flame till the milk gets reduced to half.

• Now add apples to it.

• After first boil, remove from the flame.

• Sprinkle with almonds, cardamom powder and pistas.Refrigerate.

• Apple Kheer is ready.



Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Simple Indian 2 minutes Buttered Pop Corn

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Simple Indian 2 minutes Buttered Pop Corn

             Today I would like to present a wonderful recipe  - simple Indian buttered Pop Corn. All of us know that its one wonderful snack item. We can have this snack at any time. All children as well as adults like this delicious dish.

Simple Indian Buttered Pop Corn Cooking Recipe

Ingredients  :-
  • Corn seeds  -  1/2 cup
  • Butter  - 2 tbsp
  • Salt  -  3 pinch

Simple Indian Buttered Pop Corn Cooking Recipe
Method  :-
  • Heat butter in a deep cooking vessel.
  • Reduce the heat to minimum and add the corn and salt. Mix well.
  • Cover with a lid.
  • Let all the corns pop up.
  • Turn off the stove and serve it.

My friends, try the simple Indian Pop Corn cooking recipe today itself !!!

Monday, October 11, 2010

Simple Indian Egg Biriyani Cooking Recipe

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Simple Indian Egg Biriyani Cooking Recipe

Simple Indian Egg Biriyani
         Today let us start with another delicious non veg dish - Simple Indian Egg Biriyani. I prepared this special Egg Biriyani on the special occasion of Eid, one of the festivals of Muslims. On the special festivals all Muslims prepare different types of non-veg dishes. Biriyani is the one of the most important dish among them. Muslims are famous for diifferent types of biriyanis like ghee rice, Chicken biriyani, Mutton biriyani , Beef biriyani, Fish biriyani , Egg biriyani , Vegetable biriyani , Prawns biriyani , Mashroom biriyani , etc.
      
           I learnt the Simple Indian egg biriyani from one of my Muslim friends. Allchildren as well as adults definitely like this Simple Indian egg biriyani. When you learn the cooking of one biriyani , you can prepare all types of biriyani. Before I felt that making biriyani is a long process. But it was wrong. My friend cleared my mistake. Biriyani can be prepared within 30 minutes. It is very simple and easy to prepare. Please find out the ingredients and method to prepare the simple Indian egg biriyani.


Simple Indian Egg Biriyani Cooking Recipe
Ingredients :-
  • Full boiled eggs  -  6 no's
  • Biriyani rice   -  4 cups
  • Water  -  7 cus
  • Carrot cut into small pieces  -  1/2 cup
  • Beans cut into small pieces  -  1/2 cup
  • Beans soaked in water  -  1/4 cup
  • Ginger cut into 1 inch legth and very thin pieces  -  1 tbsp.
  • Garlic cut in length and thin pieces  -  2 tbsp
  • Cardomom  -  4 no's
  • Cinnamon  -  4 small pieces
  • Cloves  -  4 o's
  • Perum Jeerakam / Jeera  mashed- 1 tsp
  • Onion sliced  -  2- 3 no's
  • Curry leaves - 1 stem
  • Puthina / Mint chopped -  2 -3 tbsp
  • Coriander leaves  chopped  -  1 tbsp
  • Pineapple Essence  -  5 drops.
  • Lemon juice  -  1 tbsp
  • Rose water  -  1 tbsp (optional)


       

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Simple Indian 5 minutes Semiya Uppumav

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Simple Indian Semiya Uppumav

            Uppumav is a non veg item which is an every day dish in the life of each Indian. This delicious recipe can be prepared within 5-8 minutes. If you are an employee, this Semiya Uppumav will be beneficial for you. You can have this meal for breakfast or at any time. It is very simple and easy to prepare. All adults as well as children definitely like this semiya uppumav.

             I learnt simple Indian Semiya uppumav recipe from my mom. My mom is a good cook. She prepares all dishes very fast. I would like to share the cooking recipe with you. Please find out the ingredients and method of simple Indian Semiya Uppumav cooking recipe.


Simple Indian Semiya Uppumav Cooking Recipe

Ingredients :-
  • Semiya / Vermicelli  -  1 cup
  • Green chilly cut into small pieces  -  2-3 no's
  •  Curry leaves - 1 stem
  • Ginger chopped  -  1 tsp
  • Uluva  -  4-6 no's
  • Urud Daal - 1/4 tsp
  • Ghee   -  1 tbsp
  • Mustard seeds  -  1 tbsp
  • Small onion chopped  -  2 tbsp
  • Water  -  1 cup (adjustable)

Simple Indian Semiya Uppumav Cooking Recipe

Method :-

  • Heat the ghee in a frying pan.
  • Add the vermicelli / Semiya into the pan and fry till light brown.
  • Heat another pan and add 1 tbsp of ghee and add the mustard seeds.
  • Let them pop up and add the urudu daal and uluva.
  • Fry them for few seconds.
  • Add all other ingredients except water.
  • Fry them till light brown colour.
  • Add the water and boil.
  • Add the salt.
  • Reduce the heat and add fried vermicelli/semiya and mix well.
  • Cover with a lid and cook it for 2 minutes on a low flame.
  • Turn off the heat and serve the delicious Vermicelli/Semiya Uppumav.



My friends, try the simple Indian Semiya/Vermicelli Uppumav today itself !!!






Saturday, October 9, 2010

Simple Indian Aaloo - Mattar (Potato-Peas Masala)

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Simple Indian Aaloo Mattar(Potato - Peas Masala) Cooking Recipe

 Indian Potato-Peas(Aaloo-Mattar)Masala
              I learnt the Simple Indian Aaloo-Mattar Masala during my office working days from one of my North Indian friends. It can be prepared within 10 minutes.If you are an employee ,this recipe will be helpful o you by saving your time. All adults as well as children definitely like this Potato-Peas masala. You can serve this delicious Aaloo-Matar masala with rotis , pooris , vegetable fried rice or plain rice. In this recipe potatoes are cooked with peas and other spices to get the delicious taste. Please find out the ingredients and method of Simple India Aaloo- Mattar ( Potato-Peas)masala cooking recipe.


Simple Indian Potato-Peas (Aaloo-Mattar) Masala Cooking Recipe

Ingredients :-
  • Potato (Aaloo) cut into cubes  - 1 big
  • Peas (Mattar)   -   1 cup
  • Tomato chopped  -  1 medium size
  • Green chilly slit in length  -  3-4 no's
  • Curry leaves  -  2 stems
  • Garlic chopped  -  1 tbsp
  • Ginger chopped  -  1 tsp
  • Garam masala powder  - 1/2 tsp
  • Onion sliced  -  1 big
  • Turmeric powder  -  1/4 tsp
  • Chilly powder  -  1 tbsp
  • Coriander powder  -  1/2 tsp
  • Oil  -  2 tbsp
  • Salt  -  as required

Simple Indian Potato-Peas (Aaloo-Mattar)Masala Cooking Recipe

Method :-
  • Soak the peas(if dried peas) in the water 8 hours before of cooking.
  • Take a pressure cooker and add the peas with salt,curry leaves,turmeric powder,green chillies and 1 1/2 cup of water.
  • Pressure cook till three wistles come out.
  • add the potato cubes into the pressure cooker and cook it till 2 more whistles come out. Now the potatoes and peas will be cooked thoroughly.
  • Heat the oil in another frying pan and add the onion.
  • Saute the onions till it changes to light brown colour.
  • Add the chopped ginger and garlic and saute till they become light brown colour.
  • Add the tomatoes and stir well for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the coriander powder and Chilly powder and mix well. Stir well till dark brown colour.
  • Add garam masala powder and stir fry for a few seconds.
  • Add the previously cooked potato-Peas in to it. Continue ccooking for 2-3 more minutes.
  • Turn off the stove and serve.


My friends,try the Simple Indian Potato-Peas Masala cooking Recipe today itself !!!

Friday, October 8, 2010

Simple Indian Crispy Chicken Fry

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Simple Indian 10 minutes Crispy Chicken Fry

10 Minutes Crispy Chicken Fry
          I ate this Crispy Chicken Fry at one KFC restaurant in Dubai. My kids and whole family liked it very much. I thought , why can't I try this recipe at home. I tried 2-3 times, but it was not success. I again changed the ingredients little bit and finally I got the good result - same taste of real Kentucky Fried Chicken !!! The speciality of the recipe lies in the frying technique.
I would like to share the recipe with you. Please find out the ingredients and method of Simple Indian 10 minutes crispy Chicken Fry cooking recipe.




Simple Indian Crispy Fried Chicken Cooking Recipe

Ingredients :-
  • Chicken cut into serving pieces  -  1 Chicken
  • Garam masala powder  -  1 tbsp
  • Chopped Estrogen  -  1 tsp
  • Chopped garden chervil   -  1 tsp
  • Chopped chived  -  1 tsp
  • Thoroughly minced garlic   -    1 - 2 cloves
  • Egg  -  1 no.
  • Maida  -  100 gm
  • Salt & Pepper  -  According to your taste
  • Sufficient oil for deep fry 

Simple Indian Crispy Fried Chicken Cooking Recipe

Method :-
  • Take a large mixing bowl  and mix the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, spices, garlic , egg and 2 table spoons of water.
  • When it is thoroughly mixed, add maida. With the help of your hands keep mixing until most of the flour is blended evenly with other ingredients and chicken is nicely coated.
  • Now take oil in a frying pan fill up to a depth of about 1 inch and turn heat to medium.
  • The temperature of the oil should be very high.
  • When the oil is appropriately hot, raise heat to high.
  • Slowly add chicken pieces to frying pan and cover it,reduce heat to medium and cook for 7 minutes.
  • Turn chicken pieces an  continue to cook uncovered for another 7 minutes.
  • Turn the chicken pieces again and cook for about 5 minutes more,turning as necessary to ensure that both sides of chicken pieces are golden brown.
  • Remove the chicken pieces from frying pan and drain the excess oil on paper towels.
  • Serve the chicken immediately.

My friends, try this delicious Crispy Fried Chicken fry Cooking recipe today itself !!!

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Simple Indian 10 minutes Potato stew Cooking Recipe

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How to cook 10 minutes Instant Simple Indian Potato stew

10 minutes Simple Indian Potato Stew
           
              Today I would like to present my kid's favourite curry , Potato stew( Aaloo masala). It is very easy and simple recipe. I learnt this recipe from my mom , who is very crazy in cooking and eating.She spends her free time in reading the recipe books. Obviously I also follow up her delicious recipes and yet I present them through  my blog. Please find out the ingredients and method of simple Indian Potato stew (Aaloo masala) cooking recipe.

              Simple Indian Potato stew( Aaloo masala) can be prepared within 10 minutes. All adults as well as children definitely like this vegetarian dish. You can seve the potato stew with the plain rice , dosa , idly, pooris or chapathis.


10 minutes Simple Indian Potato stew Cooking Recipe
Ingredients :-

1.
  • Potatoes cut in to small cubes - 2 large
  • Onion sliced - 1 big
  • Green chilly slit in length  -  4- 6 no's
  • Curry leaves -  1 stem
  • Ginger chopped  -  1/2 tsp
  • Tomato sliced  -  1 large
  • Water   -  1 cup
  • Turmeric powder   -  1/4 tsp
  • Salt  -  according to your taste
2.
  • Oil  -  1 1/2 tsp
  • Mustard seeds  -  1 tsp
  • Coriander leaves chopped  -  2-3 stems for garnishing


10 minutes Simple Indian Potato Stew Cooking Recipe
Method :-
  • Add all the first set of ingredients in to a pressure cooker and pressure cook them till 2 whistles come out. Keep it aside for some time
  • Heat the oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds.
  • Let them pop up and add the cooked potato into it.
  • Add little more salt if necessary and stir well.
  • Serve the Potato stew in a bowl.
  • Garnish with the coriander leaves.
  • Serve the potato stew with Dosa , idaly , chapatis or pooris.


My friends , try the 10 minutes Simple Indian Potato Stew today itself !!!

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Simple Indian Iddaly Cooking Recipe

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How to cook Simple Indian Iddaly


Simple Indian Iddaly
           Let us start with another South Indian traditional dish. It is Simple Indian Iddaly. This healthy and delicious dish is cooked in almost all Indian kitchens every day. Some of the Indians have Iddaly for breakfast and some have for dinner. It is one type of teamed cake without sugar. You can serve the Iddaly with Sambar( one vegetable curry) , Chicken curry,Coconut Chutney or Potato stew. Please find out the ingredients and method of Simple Indian Iddaly cooking recipe.




Simple Indian Iddaly Cooking Recipe

Ingredients :-
  • Rice powder  -  2 cups
  • Mash Daal ( Urud Daal / Uzhunnu parippu )  -  1 cup
  • Cooked rice  -  2 tbsp
  • Uluva  seeds  -  8 no's
  • Water  -  as required
  • Salt  -  as required

Simple Indian Iddaly Cooking Recipe

Method :-
  • Soak Urud Daal / Uzunnu Parippu and Uluva seeds in the water for 2 - 3 hours.Instead of rice powder, you can soak 2 cups of white rice.
  • Mix all the ingredients ( except salt ) finely in a mixer grinder with enough water. You should be careful when you add the water. Do not add too much water. The water should just cover the ingredients in the mixer grinder.
  • Add this mixture in a big steel pot and cover with a lid.
  • Keep it aside for 6-8 hours to foam.
  • Add the salt and mix well.
  • Boil the water in a steamed Iddaly cooker.
  • Pour the mixture in the Idaly plate / mould and keep it in the Iddaly cooker.
  • Cook the Iddalies until two whistles come out.
  • Remove the Iddaly from the mould and serve with sambar , Coconut Chutney or potato stew.


My friends, try the simple Indian Iddaly Cooking Recipe today itself !!!

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Simple Indian 10 minutes Instant Fish Curry Cooking Masala

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Simple Indian 10 minutes Instant Fish Curry Cooking Recipe

Simple Indian 10 minutes Fish Curry
         
            Today let us begin with another special and delicious fish curry cooking recipe. This is a traditional South Indian non veg cuisine. The preparation time is only 10 minutes. This instant recipe will be helpful to the employees who get less time for cooking. You can prepare any kind of fish curry with this same recipe. It is really mouth watering. All children as well as adults definitely like this simple Indian Fish curry. You can serve the 10 minutes fish curry with the plain rice and cooked Kappa( one kind of root vegetable ).
Please find out the method and ingredients of the simple Indian 10 minutes fish curry cooking recipe.


Simple Indian 10 minutes Instant Fish Curry Cooking Recipe
Ingredients :-
  • Any fish cut into small pieces -  1/2 Kg
  • Turmeric powder  -  1/2 tsp
  • Chilly powder  -  3 tbsp
  • Curry leaves  -  2 stems
  • Ginger chopped - 1 1/2 tbsp
  • Green chilly  slit in length  -   4-6 no's
  • Kudampuli   -   4-6 cloves (adjust according to your taste )
  • Coconut thick milk   -  1 small cup
  • Small onion chopped  -  2 tbsp
  • Oil  -  2 tbsp ( Coconut oil is better )
  • Salt  -  as required
  • Water  -  1-2 cups

Simple Indian 10 minutes Instant Fish Curry Cooking Recipe
Method :-
  • Take one cooking pot and add  all the ingredients except coconut milk , oil and  small onions.
  • You should add enough water to cover the fish. Just shake the pot.
  • Cook the fish on a low heat by covering with a lid for 5 minutes.
  • Add the coconut milk and let it boil.
  • Switch off the stove.
  • Heat the oil in another pan and add the small onions.
  • Fry them till brown colour. Add some curry leaves and fry for few seconds.
  • Add it into the curry.
  • Serve the delicious fish curry with the plain rice.


My friends ,try the simple Indian instant 10 minutes Fish curry cooking recipe today itself !!!

Sunday, September 26, 2010

Simple Indian 5 minutes Cabbage Masala

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How to cook Simple Indian 5 minutes Cabbage Masala

Simple Indian 5 minutes Cabbage Masala
             Simple Indian Cabbage masala is a pure vegetarian dish. This cuisine is South Indian traditional dish. This is an every day dish cooked in all Indian kitchens. I made this dish for our Onam festive meal. It's very simple to make. It is really a healthy and delicious food item. All children as well as adults like this cabbage masala. I would like to share this recipe with you. Please find out the ingredients and method of simple Indian 5 minutes cabbage masala cooking recipe.



Simple Indian 5 minutes Cabbage Masala Cooking Recipe
Ingredients :-
  • Cabbage  chopped -   1 small size
  • Onion chopped   -  2 medium size
  • Mustard seeds  -  2 tbsp
  • Green chillies  slit in length -  6- 8 no's 
  • Curry leaves  -  2 stems
  • Shredded coconut  -  4 - 6  tsp (optional)
  • Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp (optional)
  • Oil  -  2 tbsp
  • Salt   -  According to your taste

Simple Indian 5 minutes Cabbage Masala Cooking Recipe
Method :-
  • Mix the cabbage with salt , turmeric powder , 1 stem of curry leaves , green chillies for few minutes.
  • Heat the oil in a frying pan / cooking vessel and add the mustard seeds.
  • Let them pop up and add the curry leaves and stir fry for few seconds till the flavour comes out.
  • Add the onion and saute till little colour change.
  • Add the cabbage and mix well.
  • Cover with a lid and  cook the cabbage for 5 minutes on a minimum heat.
  • Add the coconut and again one more minute on a low heat.
  • Serve the cabbage with plain rice / chapati.


My friends, try the simple Indian 5 minutes Cabbage Masala today itself !!!

Friday, September 24, 2010

Simple Indian 10 minutes Coconut-Mango Balls Cooking Recipe

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Simple Indian Coconut-Mango Balls
         Today let's begin with another sweet dish. It is Coconut-Mango balls. I learnt this recipe from one of my Aunty , who has one bakery. She learnt this mouth-watering Sweet's recipe from her Mexican friend.  It is very simple to prepare. You can serve this dish for your guests on any festive occasions. This dish is really mouth watering. Please find out the ingredients and method of simple Indian Coconut- Mango balls cooking recipe.

         Sweet - tart mango is combined with coconut and a hint of spice in this refreshing light candy , Coconut-Mango balls. I added the cayenne powder to mimic the mango flavor combination that is common in Mexican candies.You can add any fruit instead of mango according to your taste.

         The recipe calls for dried mango. But you may need to adjust the amount of fruit or condensed milk o get the right texture. This recipe yields about dozen candies. The preparation time of this sweet dish is 10 minutes only.



Simple Indian 10 minutes Coconut-Mango Balls Cooking Recipe
Ingredients :-
  • Dried mango / Powdered mango  -  1/2 cup
  • Sweetened condensed milk  -  1/2 cup
  • Shredded coconut  - 2 cups
  • Cayenne powder  -  1 tsp
  • Finely chopped nuts / toasted coconut for rolling  -  1 cup



Simple Indian Coconut-Mango Balls Cooking Recipe
Method :-
  • Place the mango in a mixer grinder and blend it until it becomes fine powder.
  • Put the mango powder in a bowl and add the condensed milk, coconut and cayenne
  • Stir until the mixture is blended, then wrap the top and refrigerate for one hour.
  • Place the chopped nuts / toasted coconut in a big bowl.
  • Using a tea spoon, scoop a small spoonful of the chilled candy and drop it to the nuts / toasted coconut.
  • Roll it around until it is coated, then roll it into a ball between your palms.
  • Place the finished candy on a plate and repeat the remaining candy.
  • Serve immediately , or store candy in an air tight container in the refrigerator.


My friends, try the Simple Indian 10 minutes Coconut-Mango sweet Balls today itself !!!


Thursday, September 23, 2010

Simple Indian Coconut square Sweets

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Simple Indian Instant Coconut Square Sweets Cooking Recipe


Simple Indian Instant Coconut Square Sweets
            Tropical coconut is featured in these fragrant candy squares. It s prepared with lots of sweetened shredded coconut. The preparation time is just 10 minutes. I learnt the simple Indian instant coconut square sweets from one of mu aunties , who has a bakery. This is mu kids' one of the favourite sweets. You can serve this dish for your guests. You can have it after the meal or at any time. It is very simple to make. Please find out the ingredients and method of simple Indian instant coconut square sweets cooking recipe as below.



Simple Indian Instant Coconut Square Sweets Cooking Recipe

Ingredients :-
  • Sugar  -  2 cups
  • Corn syrup light -  1/2 cup
  • Water  -  1/2 cup
  • Butter  -   2 tbsp
  • Salt -  1/4 tsp
  • Baking soda  -  1 pinch
  • Shredded coconut  -  1 1/2 cups


Simple Indian Instant Coconut Square Sweets Cooking Recipe

Method :-
  • Prepare a rectangular steel plate (ceramic plate by lining it with aluminium foil )and spread the foil with little butter.
  • Combine the sugar , corn syrup and water in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a boil.
  • Continue to boil and add the butter and stir until the butter is melted.
  • Continue to boil the mixture without stirring for 1 minute.
  • Remove the candy from the heat and immediately add salt ,baking soda and coconut. The mixture will foam up a bit. 
  • Quickly pour the candy in to the prepared pan and smooth it into an even layer.
  • Allow the candy to set at room temperature for several hours. Cut it into small squares to serve.Coconut squares can be stored in an air tight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.


My friends, try the Simple Indian Coconut Square Sweets today itself !!!

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Simple Indian Instant 10 minutes Chicken Fry Cooking Recipe

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Simple Indian Instant 10 minutes Chicken Fry Cooking Recipe

Simple Indian Instant Chicken Fry
          Today I present my kid's favourite dish. It is simple Indian chicken fry. It is very simple and easy to prepare. It is really mouth watering. All children as well as adults definitely like this delicious dish. You can serve this special chicken fry with fried rice,biriyani and steamed plain rice.

Simple Indian Instant 10 minutes Chicken Fry Cooking Recipe
Ingredients:-
  • Chicken legs  -  2 no's
  • Chilly powder  -  1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder  -  1/4 tsp
  • Salt  -  according to your taste
  • Garam masala powder  -  1/2 tsp
  • Oil - 1 cup

Simple Indian Instant 10 minutes Chicken Fry Cooking Recipe 
Method :-
  • Give small cuts on the chicken legs with a knife.
  • Mix all the ingredients with 1 tsp of oil.
  • Apply this mixture on the chicken pieces. Keep it aside for 3-5 minutes in the refrigerator.
  • Heat the oil in a deep frying pan. Let it boil.
  • Reduce the flame to the minimum and keep the chicken legs slowly in the pan.
  • Fry all the sides of the chicken till light brown colour. Turn off the stove.
  • Serve the chicken legs with fried rice,biriyani or plain white rice.
Kitchen Tips :-
  • You can add 1/2 tsp of ginger paste and 1 tsp of garlic paste in the mixture for magnetising the chicken pieces. Yow will get wonderful flavor and taste. Will you try this kitchen tip ?
  • You can beet one egg well and add with all other ingredients. You will get delicious taste. Try this interesting kitchen tip.
  • You can add one pinch of orange-red food colour with all other ingredients. Chicken fry will be with attractive colour. Have you ever tried this interesting kitchen tip ?


My friends, try the Simple Indian Instant 10 minutes Chicken fry today itself !!!

               
               
          

Monday, September 20, 2010

Simple Indiian Instant 5 minutes spicy prawns fry

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Simple Indian Spicy Prawns Fry

Are you eager to read Simple Indian Instant 5 minutes Spicy Prawns Fry ?

            I learnt this easy recipe from my mother-in-law. She is a good. Whatever dishes she prepares , are delicious and yaammi.......yaammi. She prepares all those dishes very fast also. Simple Indian instant 5 minutes spicy prawns fry can be prepared within few minutes. It is helpful to the employees.This is the one of the special and attractive non veg dish items which I used to prepare for my guests on special parties. All of my family friends and belongings like the simple Indian instant 5 minutes spicy prawns fry.
            Please find out the ingredients and method of simple Indian instant spicy prawns fry cooking recipe.

Simple Indian Instant 5 minutes Spicy Prawns Fry Cooking Recipe
Ingredients:-
  • Prawns cleaned  -  2 cups
  • Onion sliced - 2 medium size
  • Tomato chopped - 1 medium size
  • Ginger paste - 2 tbsp
  • Garlic paste - 3 tbsp
  • Green chilly slit in length - 3-4 no's
  • Curry leaves chopped - 1 tsp (optional)
  • Coriander leaves chopped - 1 tbsp ( optional )
  • Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Chilly powder - 1 tbsp
  • Coriander powder - 1/2 tbsp
  • Salt - according to your taste
  • Oil  -  4 tbsp
  • Water - 1/4 cup

Simple Indian Instant 5 minutes Spicy Prawns Fry Cooking Recipe
Method :-
  • Magnetise the prawns with salt and turmeric powder in a bowl and keep it aside.
  • Heat the oil in a pan / cooking vessel.
  • Add the onion and saute till light brown.
  • Add ginger and garlic paste and saute till light brown.Now you can enjoy the nice flavor.
  • Add the tomato and stir till it becomes mash.
  • Add the green chillies and curry leaves.
  • Stir fry for a few seconds till the flavor comes out.
  • Add the coriander powder and chilly powder and stir well till it becomes little dark on a minimum flame(about 2 minutes).
  • Add the water and mix well for 1 minute.
  • Add the prawns and mix well.
  • Cover with a lid and cook for 3-5 minutes on minimum flame.
  • Turn off the heat and garnish with the coriander leaves.
  • Serve with rotis,chapatis,bread,plain rice,fried rice or biriyani.

My friends. try Simple Indian instant spicy Prawns fry today itself !!!

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Simple Indian Badam Kheer( Almond-sweet-drink)

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How to prepare Simple Indian Badam Kheer
            ( Almond-sweet-drink )

              We will start with a delicious and healthy sweet dish once again. Though almost of us are familiar with different types of kheer (payasa), I have found that the payasam just doesn't taste doesn't taste as good. My beautiful and talented sister says, " Your kheer / payasam tastes just like an ice cream. ". My sons say'"Mummy's special kheer / payasam nobody else makes it as delicious and lip smacking ".

             I love festivals , plan for the menu for a festive feast and especially forward to try sweet treats that I'm yet to blog. Badam kheer is an Indian sweet dish that I prepared for Eid Ul Fithar.

             Festivals reflect the cultural diversity of India , a land of many regions. Festivity denotes new clothes, family get together, fun,laughter and most importantly home cooks diligently prepare traditional sweets and elaborate festive meals. Badam kheer / almond-sweet-drink is absolutely mouth-watering. Please find out the ingredients and method of Badam kheer ( almond-sweet-drink) cooking recipe as below.



Simple Indian Badam Kheer (Almond-sweet-drink)

Ingredients:-
  • Almonds ( Badam ) - 1 cup
  • Milk   -    4 -6 cups
  • Sugar   -   same amount as almond paste (about 1 cup )
  • Saffron - 1/2 tsp
  • Cardamom  -    4-6 no's
  • Kesari powder ( Yellow food colour) - 1 pinch (optional)


Simple Indian Badam Kheer ( Almond-sweet drink ) Recipe
Method :-
  • Soak almonds in warm water for 1 hour.
  • Peel skin and grind the almond in to a fine paste with 1 cup of milk instead of water.
  • Measure the amount of almond paste and keep the same amount of  sugar aside.
  • Soak saffron in little cold milk, and keep it aside.
  • Cook the almond paste for 5-10 minutes,while stirring it constantly ,till the flavor comes out.
  • Now add sugar and keep stirring.
  • Add the remaining milk, and boil for 10-15 minutes.
  • Add the ground cardamom an turn off the stove.
  • Add the soaked saffron and kesari powder. Mix well.
  • Serve it cold.

Kitchen tips :-
  • If you like the taste of coconut milk , add instead of cow's milk. Will you try this kitchen tip ?
  • You can add the jaggery syrup instead of sugar. You will get another delicious taste.Try this kitchen tip.
  • You can add a small tin of condensed milk in the last stage.You will get wonderful taste.Try this kitchen tip.
  • You can fry few raisins / kishmis and cashew nuts in 1 tbsp of ghee and add in the kheer at the last stage. Try this kitchen tip also.


My friends, try the Simple Indian Badam Kheer today itself !!!

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Simple Indian Dry Chicken Curry

Nimmy's Kitchen

How to cook Simple Indian Chicken Curry

Simple Indian Dry Chicken Curry
          Today I am going to present a non veg dish , of course with delicious taste. It is your favoutite Chicken curry. Whenever I prepares varity of chicken dishes I used to memember my loving mom, because I learnt these from my mom. In my first trial of this recipe, the taste was ok... not delicious.Because I made myself in the absnce of my mom. My husband told me the negative points and suggested the ideas how to get the real taste of my mom's Chicken curry.Then on the second trial I got excellent taste. My sons told,"Mummy, what a delicious chicken curry , yaammi......yaammi......"On that day my kids(chicks) ate more rotis / chappathis with the simple Indian Chicken curry.Now I would like to share the recipe with you. Please read out the ingredients and method to make the simple Indian Dry chicken curry.


Simple Indian Dry Chicken Curry Cooking Recipe
Ingredients :-

  • Chicken cut in to medium size - 1 Kg
  •  Onion sliced - 3 big size
  • Tomatoes slices - 2 big size
  • Ginger paste - 2 tbsp
  • Garlic paste - 3 tbsp
  • Cashew nuts paste - 2 tbsp
  • Green chilly slit in length - 6 no's
  • Curry leaves - 2 stems
  • Coriander leaves chopped - 2 tbsp
  • Garam masala powder - 1 1/2 tbsp
  • Red chilly powder - 1 1/2 tbsp( adjust according to your taste
  • Coriander powder - 2 tsp
  • Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
  • Black pepper  powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Yoghurt / Dhahi / Curd - 1 tbsp
  • Cardomom - 2 no's
  • Fennel (Perum Jeerakam / somf) - 1 tsp
  • Oil - 3 tbsp
  • Salt - according to your taste

Simple Indian Dry Chicken Curry
Method :-
  • Magnetise the Chicken pieces with little pepper powder,turmeric powder,salt,chilly powder,garam masala powder and full quantity of yoghurt. Keep it aside for half an hour.
  • Heat the oil in a cooking vessel and add the onions and saute till light brown.
  • Add the ginger and garlic paste and saute till light brown coloour.
  • Add the tomatoes and stir well till it becomes mash.
  • Add the green chillies and curry leaves and fry for few seconds till the flavors are  releasing.
  • Add the coriander  powder and chilly powder and stir for 2-3 minutes on the low flame till it becomes dark brown colour .
  • Add garam masala powder,mashed crdomom and fennel. Stir well.
  • Add the water and stir for 5 miuutes.
  • Add the magnetised Chicken pieces.
  • Cook for 30 minutes on a low heat by covering with a lid.
  • Add Cashew nuts paste.
  • Add the salt and water if necessary.
  • Turn off the heat.
  • Garnish the Chicken curry with chopped coriander leaves and serve with rotis / chappathis , plain rice /  fried rice / biriyani.
Kitchen Tips :-
  • Add little salt while you are sauting the onion in the oil. If you do so, the onion will be in brown colour very soon. It will reduce your cooking time. Try this interesting kitchen tip !!!
  • When you magnetise the chicken pieces, add little yoghurt / curd for the chicken to be cooked fast. Will you try this kitchen tip.
  • If you like the taste of coconut milk,add the coconut milk just before turning off the stove and just boil.It will be more delicious. Is this good kitchen tip???

My friends, try Simple Indian Dry Chicken Curry Cooking Recipe today itself !!!

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Simple Indiian Instant Loki-Prawns Curry

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Are you eager to know how to cook Simple Indian Instant Loki-Prawns Curry ?

Simple Instant Loki-Prawns Curry
          Today I would like to present a variety recipe , Simple Indian Instant Loki-Prawns Curry cooking recipe. I had shared Simple Indian instant Loki-Prawns curry cooking recipe. It is a non veg dish but it contains a vegetable,Loki also. I learnt this special prawns curry cooking recipe from my mother-in-law. She is a good chef. I also follow the same easy recipe.

          Simple Indian instant Loki-Prawns curry is very simple, every day dish regularly cooked in many South Indian kkitchens.  You can make this healthy curry with either dry or fresh prawns ( shrimps ).This is an instant dish which can be prepared within 10 minutes if all the ingredients are ready. Loki / Chorakka and prawns are cooked with onion and tomatoes and it makes a great curry with rotis,chappathis,Kappa / Kizhangu, idiyappam / noolappam , puttu and plain rice. Please find below the simple Indian instant Loki-Prawns curry cooking ingredients and method to make it.


Simple Indian Instant Loki-Prawns Curry Cooking Recipe
Ingredients :-
  • Dry / fresh prawns - 1 cup
  • Loki / Chorakka
  • Loki / Chorakka cut into small cubes - 1 big size
  • Tomatoes sliced - 4 medium size
  • Onion sliced - 1 small
  • Curry leaves - 2 stems
  • Ginger chopped - 1 small piece
  • Water 2 cups
  • Green chillies slit in length wise - 4 no's
  • Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Coriander powder - 1 tsp
  • Red chilly powder - 2 tbsp ( adjust according to your taste )
  • Salt - according to your taste
  • Tamarind - 1 small ball
  • Coconut grated - 1 cup
  • Oil - 1 1/2 tbsp
  • Small onions chopped - 2 tbsp


Simple Indian Instant Loki-Prawns Curry Cooking Recipe
Method :-
  • Take a pressure cooker and add all the ingredients ( except the prawns and last four ingredients )
  • Pressure cook it till 2 whistles come out or till it becomes little mash. Let the air goes out from the cooker.
  • Add the prawns in to the cooker and let it boil for 2-3 minutes.
  • Make tamarind water with 1/2 cup of water. Add this to the cooker.
  • Grind the coconut in a mixer grinder with 3/4 cup of water.
  • Add this to the cooker and let it boil.
  • At this stage add little more salt and water if necessary.
  • Turn off the heat.
  • Heat the oil in a pan. Add the small onion and saute till light brown.
  • Add 1 stem of the curry leaves and fry it for few seconds till the flavour comes out.
  • Switch off the stove and add this to the pressure cooker.
  • Pour the curry into a large bowl and serve.


Kitchen Tips :-
  • If you don't like the flavor of coconut ,you can avoid it. With this kitchen tip there will not be any change in its delicious taste.
  • Always close the curry with a lid for 5-10 minutes after the preparation. It will lock the flavor in it and it will have yaammy....yaammy taste. Have you ever tried this kitchen tip ???
  • If the green mango ( Kacha aam ) is available , you can add one mango instead of the tamarind and tomatoes. Will you try this interesting kitchen tip ???
  • To get more thickness, you can add 1/2 cup of Daal when you boil the Loki. Try this kitchen tip also !!!


My friends, try the Simple Indian Instant Loki-Prawns Curry Cooking recipe today itself !!!


Monday, September 13, 2010

Simple Indian Instant Coconut Chutney Cooking Recipe

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How to cook Simple Indian Instant Coconut Chutney

Simple Indian Instant Coconut Chutney
            Today I start with a very simple pure vegetarian recipe which is a good combination with Steamed Rice Cake ( Iddaly ) and Dosa. It is delicious coconut chutney. You can prepare this coconut chutney within 10 minutes. It is an every day dish regularly cooked in many Indian kitchens. If you are working some where, this special instant chutney will be helpful to you. I learnt  this simple recipe from my mom. She is a good cook. Whatever food she makes is very delicious. She makes all food items  very fast also. I would like to share the recipe with you. Please find out the ingredients and method of simple Indian instant coconut chutney cooking as below.

             The simple Indian instant coconut chutney is cooked by grinding the coconut,green chillies,curry leaves, small onion,and salt finely. This is a thick (little loose) chutney. All children as well as adults like this special simple Indian coconut chutney.


Simple Indian Instant Coconut Chutney Cooking Recipe
Ingredients :-
  • Coconut grated - half of a coconut
  • Green chillies - 6-8 no's
  • Small onions chopped - 6 no's
  • Curry leaves - 2 stems
  • Mustard seeds - 1 tbsp
  • Water - 1 cup
  • Oil - 1 tbsp
  • Salt - 1/4 tsp (according to your taste)


Simple Indian Instant Coconut Chutney Cooking Recipe
Method :-
  • Add the coconut,salt,1 stem of curry leaves,water and green chillies in to a mixer grinder and grind it well.
  • Heat the oil in a cooking vessel and add the mustard seeds.Let them pop up.
  • Add the remaining curry leaves and fry for few seconds till the flavors go into the oil.
  • Add the previously prepared ground mixture and let it boil.
  • Add the water and salt if necessary.Once again let it boil for 2 minutes.Turn off the heat.
  • Serve with dosa / iddaly.

Kitchen Tips :-
  • If you want little sour taste in the coconut chutney, grind a small piece of tamarind / Irimban puli(a vegetable found in Kerala) with other ingredients. Will you try this interesting kitchen tip ???
  • If you grind a small piece of ginger with other ingredients, you will get another variety of coconut chutney. Try this healthy kitchen tip.
  • As the coconut is the main ingredient of the coconut chutney, you should be more aware of your health ( cholesterol problem). To make this chutney more healthy dish you can grind 2 cloves of garlic with other ingredients.Do you got a new kitchen tip today ???
  • You can use the olive oil to prepare the coconut chutney as he olive oil is a cholesterol free oil that many doctors suggest. Try this healthy kitchen tip !!!

My friends, try the Simple Indian Instant Coconut Chutney cooking recipe today itself !!!

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Simple Indian Aloo Karela(Potato – Bitter guard) Masala Cooking Recipe

Simple Indian Aloo Karela(Potato –Bitter guard) Masala Cooking Recipe


           Simple Indian Aloo Karela Masala is a vegetarian dish with overtones of South Indian style of cooking.I learnt this recipe during my working days from one of my South Indian friends who would bring it in her tiffin box with rice.I remember the days when we would swap our tiffin boxes and how I'd lap up delicious South Indian tiffins like masala dosas,idlis and vada while my friends would relish North Indian food like stuffed parathas and pulaav.

         I always tried out different combinations of a particular dish(which is new to me) using different spices with recipes like potato - peas and potato - spinach finally settle for one which is suited to my palate in terms of spice and flavor. If I feel that the flavor of a dish needs to be pepped up a bit in terms of spice then I do make a subtle change without playing too much with the ingredients and cooking style of the authentic original recipe.The end result has never been disappointing so far and I always had my family and friends relish the food served to them.

           Simple Indian Aloo Karela masala is very simple,everyday dish regularly cooked in many Indian kitchens.Boiled potatoes are cooked in a spiced gravy of onions and tomatoes and it makes a great curry with bread,rotis and chapatis.I also make this sometimes as an accompaniment to a subtle flavored rice or steamed white rice. If you make some changes in the ingredients and method you can prepare delicious Bitter Gourd ( Karela ) curry.Aloo Karela Masala is a healthy food for the diabetic patients and dieters.



Simple Indian Aloo Karela Masala Cooking Recipe

Ingredients:-

  • Bitter guard (karela)                            –          2 large size
  • Potatoes (aaloo)cut into small cubes     -          4 medium size
  • Onion chopped finely                            -          2 large
  • Garlic finely minced                              -          5 cloves
  • Ginger finely minced                             –          1 small piece
  • Dry red chilies crushed                         –          4 no’s
  • Curry leaves                                         -          2 stems
  • Green chilly slit length wise                   –         3 no’s
  • Red chilly powder                                 -          1 tsp (adjust according to your choice)
  • Turmeric powder                                   -         1/4 tsp
  • Salt                                                      –         according to your taste
  • Tomatoes finely chopped                       -         2 medium sized
  • Water                                                  –        1 cup
  • Oil                                                       -        1 1/2 tbsp


Simple Indian Aloo Karela Masala Cooking Recipe

Method:-
  • Cook the potato and bitter guard with salt and turmeric powder in the water.Boil on low heat
  • Heat oil in a cooking vessel and add the onion and saute till the onions turn light brown.
  • Add ginger and garlic and saute till they turn light brown.
  • Now add the green chilies and curry leaves and stir fry for a few seconds till the flavors are released in the oil.
  • Add the tomatoes and stir fry till the oil separates and it gets mushy.
  • Add all the powders and stir for 10 seconds.
  • Add the previously boiled potatoes and bitter guard into this.
  • Mix well and keep covered with a lid on low heat for 2 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and Add salt (if necessary) and enough water to cover the potatoes.
  • Cook further for another 3-4 minutes stirring once in a while.
  • Bring to a boil and let it simmer on low heat till you get the desired curry consistency.
  • Turn off heat.If you like Garnish Aloo Karela Masala with chopped coriander leaves.
  • Serve hot with steamed white rice.


My friends, try this Simple Indian Aloo Karela Masala Cooking Recipe today itself!!!