Dal makhni

This is a lentil (Dal) dish, popular in the Indian state of Punjab. This is prepared by using two lentils-- split black gram (urad dal) and kidney beans (rajma)

Ingredients:
Split black gram /urad dal – 1/2 cup
Kidney beans/rajma - handful
Whole garam  masala –1 cardamom  (elaichi), 2 cloves (laung) , 3 small cardamoms (small elaichi) ,
1 bay leaf (tej pata)
Onion-  1small (chopped)
Salt -To taste
Turmeric ( Haldi) powder – 1/2 tea spoon
Coriander( Dhania) powder –1 Tea spoon
Green chillies –2 (chopped)
Ginger/garlic paste –11/2 tea spoon
Tomatoes- Two medium  (puréed)
Cream –3 tea spoon
Oil – 2 table spoon
Butter- 2 table spoon
Coriander leaves -To garnish

 Method:

1. Soak the dal in water for Two hours .Then pressure cook the dal with two cups of water and a little salt till done. Keep aside .  
2. Heat the oil and butter well in a pan ,then lower the flame and add the whole garam masalas .Fry a little; add the chopped onion and fry till done .
3. Add the ginger /garlic paste and sauté till the raw flavor vanishes .Add the pureéd tomatoes and fry till the oil separates from the masala . 
4. Then add the boiled dal , salt to taste, turmeric powder ,dhaniya powder,  coriander powder and mix well .Cover the pan for  five minutes .
5. Switch off the stove ,add cream ,mix well and garnish with coriander leaves .
6. Goes well with Naan, Kulcha, Roti or Rice. 
7. Serve hot!!!

SALSA SANDWICH

 This is a great recipe of bread which can be taken at any time of the day !!


Ingredients:
Salsa-1/4cup
Bread-6slices
Onion -1small (sliced)
Potato-2(boiled and sliced )
Butter-To apply in the breads
Cheese slice -1(Britannia /Amul)

Method :

1. Apply butter to both the sides of the bread .Keep 3slices of bread in the sandwich maker ,on each piece of bread,  arrange the sliced boiled potatoes , the salsa ,sliced onions  &1/6 of the cheese slice in that order .
2. Place a piece of bread on each of the3 pieces over the potatoes,onion,salsa etc.  and close the sandwich maker. Take them  out from the oven  when done.
3. Serve hot with tomato ketchup .

SALSA

This is a Mexican recipe which is very much like the various chutneys we make  in India .

Ingredients:

Tomatoes -2cups(chopped)
Tomatoes-2cups(puréed)
Onion-1cup(chopped).
Cilantro/coriander leaves  -1cup(chopped)
Jalapeño /Green  chili-3(chopped)
Garlic2pods(chopped)
Salt to taste
Pepper powder to taste

Method :
In a bowl mix all the ingredients and serve it, either chilled or at room temperature, with chips .But you can also serve it with  snacks of your choice .You can make the salsa beforehand and keep in your refrigerator for 10days and make use of it as and when necessary .

FISH DO PYAZZA

Ingredients
Fish-1kg
Turmeric (Haldi) powder -2tspn
Salt-To taste
Oil - 3tbspn
Lemon juice- 2tbspn
Pepper powder- 2tspn
Onion - 2 large(Sliced)
Green Chilli - 3(whole)
Garlic pods- 2(crushed)
Capsicum- 1/2(Sliced)
Tomatoes – 1 large(chopped)
Garam  masala powder -1tspn
Coriander leaves- To garnish
Method:

1. Wash the fish pieces well ,marinate them with salt ,haldi powder ,1tspn pepper powder and 1tbspn lemon juice .Leave it  for 30minutes.
2. Heat 2 tbspn of oil in a pan ,lower the flame and fry both sides of the marinated fish pieces..Keep them aside. 
3. Heat 1 tbspn oil in the pan  ,lower the flame and sauté the onions till brown .Add the chopped garlic and green chilies and saute them till done .
4. Add the chopped tomatoes and sauté till done .Add the  sliced capsicum and sauté till they become tender. 
5. Add the fried fish pieces and mix well taking care that the fish pieces do not break. Add garam masala, 1tpspn lemon juice and garnish with coriander leaves .
6. Serve hot with chappati /roti !