THE KITCHEN AFFAIRE

There was a time when I just dint like the look of Rajma forget eating. hi hi :D But Mummy was pretty insistent on us eating all kinds of veg stuff, no matter what we said.  She would continue making everything, we like it or not. :D One cool trick to make kids eat. Well of course, I am glad Mom did coz now I just loveee Rajma. :D he he.. And here is her yummy recipe. Thank you Mommy. Ingredients Kidney beans/Rajma - 2 C Cumin seeds - 1 t Onion - 1 1/2 Tomato - 1 Garlic - 2 Cloves Ginger - 1 T Garam masala - 1/2 t Turmeric powder - 1/2 t Red chilli powder - 1/2 t Coriander powder - 1/2 t Chopped coriander - few Salt as per taste Method Cook kidney beans/Rajma with 1 t salt in a pressure cooker until soft (upto 3/4 whistles). Heat oil in a pan and fry onions in them till translucent. Keep it aside and allow to cool and grind them to fine paste. Heat the oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and allow it to sizzle. Add the ground paste, chilli, g...

The first time I tried Palak Paneer was right after marriage. It wanted to try my hands on a lot of dishes, this being one among them. :) Spinach, like any other leaf, is very good for health. It is best when had without frying. And this is one "subzi" (curry) which can be cooked without frying spinach. Of course, there are others too. :) Paneer adds to the flavor. Friends, try this out. You may not love it like others but you cant hate it. And hey, its healthy!!! :D Ingredients Spinach - a bunch Paneer - 1 C Tomato - 1 Green chilli - 4 Onion - 1/2 Ginger-garlic paste - 1/2 t Cilantro - 1/2 t Coriander powder - 1/2 t Cumin powder - 1/2 t Cashews - 1/2 C Salt to taste Method Wash spinach and cut them into several pieces. Boil a pan of water. As the water starts boiling, add the cut spinach and green chilies into it. Mix until the leaves are wilted and turn off heat. Allow the leaves to cool for a few mins. Add the leaves and salt to t...