Dum Aloo Punjabi

Dum Aloo Punjabi step by step instructions:

Dum Aloo is one among the most looked-for recipe. In it, the baby potatoes are fried and then simmered in delicious Punjabi style gravy hence the name “Dum Aloo Punjabi”. This recipe is very tasty and is a must try for parties.

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Ingredients:
Baby Potatoes: 8-10
Onion: 1 big (cut into chunks)
Tomato: 1 big (cut into chunks)
Cashew nuts: 8-10
Green cardamom: 1
Cinnamon: a small piece
Garlic: 2 pods
Ginger: a small piece
Dried red chilies: 2-3
Water: 1 cup + ½ cup
Bay leaf (tej patta): 1
Cumin seeds: 1 tsp
Oil for frying + 1 tbsp
Red chili powder: ¼ tsp
Turmeric powder: ¼ tsp
Coriander powder: 1 tsp
Curd: ½ cup (whisked)
Kasuri methi: ¼ tsp
Sugar: ¼ tsp
Salt as per taste

Method:
1. Boil the baby potatoes. Peel and then prick them.

2. Heat oil in a kadai and fry the baby potatoes until crisp.

3. Heat 1 cup water in a kadai and add onion, cashew nuts, green cardamom, cinnamon, garlic, ginger, and dried red chilies. Let cook until the onions become tender.

4. Let cool and then grind the mixture into a smooth paste.

5. Boil ½ cup water in a kadai and add the tomatoes. Boil until the tomatoes become tender.

6. Let cool and then grind into a smooth paste.

7. Heat 1 tbsp. of oil in a kadai. Add cumin seeds and bay leaf. Fry until fragrant.
8. Add the onion paste and cook for a few minutes while stirring continuously.

9. Add red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well.

10. Add the tomato puree and mix well. Let cook for a few minutes while stirring continuously.

11. Add the whisked curd and mix well. Stir until a boil comes in the gravy.

12. Add kasuri methi and sugar. Mix well.

13. Add the baby potatoes and simmer for 2-3 minutes more.

14. Garnish with coriander and serve hot with rice, roti, paratha etc.
15. Delicious “Dum Aloo Punjabi” is ready!

Tips:
1. The quantity of red chili powder can be adjusted as per one’s taste as we have used dried red chili in the onion paste.
2. The consistency of the gravy can be adjusted by adding more water if required.
3. Always fry the potatoes on medium to high flame otherwise they will absorb oil.
4. Don’t over boil the potatoes.

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Bhakarwadi

Bhakarwadi step by step instructions:

Bhakarwadi is a traditional Maharashtrian snack. It is super yum and is very simple to make. It can be fried or baked.
It is a perfect snack with a cup of tea or coffee. And of course, you can enjoy it at any time of the day.
The dough is made up from gram flour and APF. The filling can be changed as per one's choice but the traditional one demands coconut, poppy seeds, and sesame seeds.

Do try making these at home and I am sure you will fall in love with these homemade ones.

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Ingredients:
For the dough:
All Purpose Flour (Maida): 1/2 cup
Gram flour (Besan): 1/2 cup less 1 tbsp
Cooking Oil: 1/4 cup
Turmeric powder: 1/4 Tsp
Red Chilli Powder: 1/4 Tsp
Carom seeds powder: 1/4 Tsp
Water: 3-4 tbsp
Oil for frying
Salt as per taste

For the filling:
Sesame seeds (Til): 2 tbsp
Poppy seeds (khuskhus/posto): 1 tbsp
Dry Coconut: 3 tbsp (grated)
Ginger powder (saunth): 1/4 Tsp
Red chili powder: 1/4 Tsp
Cumin seeds powder: 1/2 Tsp
Coriander powder: 1 tsp
Powdered Sugar: 2 Tsp
Coriander leaves: 1 tbsp (finely chopped)
Tamarind pulp: 1 tbsp
Salt as per taste

Method:
For the dough:
1. Mix together maida, besan, salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, carom seeds and oil.

2. Add water and knead into stiff dough. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for half an hour.

3. The dough is ready!

For the filling:
4. Dry roast the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and coconut separately.

5. Let them cool.
6. Grind the roasted sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and coconut together.

7. Take it out on a plate and add ginger powder, red chili powder, cumin seeds powder, coriander powder, powdered sugar, coriander leaves, salt, and tamarind pulp to it.

8. Mix well.
9. The filling is ready!

To make the bhakarwadi:
10. Take the dough and divide it into 4 equal parts.

11. Take one ball and roll it thinly into a circular shape.

12. Apply water all over.
13. Take a part of the mixture and spread it evenly on the rolled roti.

14. Now fold the roti into a roll and seal the edges.

15. Cut the roll into small pieces and keep aside.

16. Similarly, make from the remaining dough also.
17. Heat oil in a kadai and fry the cut pieces until they turn brown. Make sure the flame is medium to low.

18. Take them out in a plate and similarly fry the remaining pieces.
19. Serve as a snack with a cup of tea/coffee.
20. They can be stored in an airtight container for up to a month.
21. Delicious “Bhakarwadi” is ready!

Tips:
1. If you don’t have dried ginger powder then fresh ginger can also be used.
2. Instead of tamarind pulp, lemon juice can also be used.
3. Don’t fry the bhakarwadi on high flame otherwise, they will not be crispy and also they will not be cooked properly.

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Rice and Wheat Noodles in White Gravy

Rice and Wheat Noodles in White Gravy step by step instructions:

Storing gravy and making veggies or dal out of it is common. But have you ever tried of making rice/noodles in that gravy? It tastes delicious.
I made the noodles at home only. So it is a completely homemade, super delicious, healthy, and complete meal. Yes, it is certainly a complete meal. Sautéed veggies can also be added to increase the benefits of this recipe.
This recipe comes as a great rescue when you have leftover rice and gravy. Within minutes the hunger can be satiated!

Check out here the recipe for White Gravy!

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Ingredients:
Rice: ½ cup (cooked)
Wheat flour: ¼ cup
Water: 1/8 cup + ½ cup
Oil: ¼ tbsp.
Black pepper: ¼ tsp
White gravy: 3 tbsp.
Salt as per taste

Method:
1. Knead a smooth dough of the wheat flour and water. Keep aside and let rest for half an hour.
2. Heat ½ cup water in a kadai.
3. Take the dough and roll it into a very thin circle and cut it into very thin strips.

4. Add oil and ¼ tsp of salt in the water. Add the noodles and cook them until done. It will take about 7-8 minutes. Strain it and then immediately pour cold water on it to avoid further cooking.

5. In a serving bowl add rice and noodles. Toss them gently.

6. Add salt and black pepper and toss.

7. Add the white gravy and toss.

8. Microwave for about 1-2 minutes.
9. Garnish with coriander and serve hot.
10. Yummy and healthy “Rice and Wheat Noodles in White Gravy” is ready!

Tips:
1. Make sure the noodles don’t get overcooked.
2. The homemade noodles can be replaced by the market bought ones too.

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