Paneer Matar

Ingredients-
Paneer-200gms(Cut into medium pieces)
Matar-100gms
Onion-1medium(chopped)
Ginger&garlic paste-1tbspn
Tomato puree-1cup
Oil-4tbspn
Turmeric/haldi powder-1tspn
Cumin seeds-1tspn
Coriander powder-1tspn
Cumin powder-1tspn
Garam masala-1.5tspn
Water-1cup

Method-
Heat in a wok ,simmer the flame add cumin seeds,let it crackle ,add chopped onion,saute till brown.Add ginger & garlic paste ,saute till the raw smell vanishes .Add the tomato puree ,saute till done.Add paneer pieces and fry with the masala till the masala is fully coated over paneer.Add peas and add 1 cup of water,add salt to taste,haldi powder, coriander powder,cumin powder and mix well.Cover the lid for 5minutes or till done.Add garam masala powder ,mix well and serve hot with roti ,paratha or puri.Enjoy...

Baby corn and zucchini fried rice

White rice- 1 cup (Cooked)
Zucchini-1medium (Sliced )
Baby corn -5 (Sliced)
Onion-1small (sliced)
Pepper powder- To taste
Salt-To taste
Olive oil-1 tbspn
Soya sauce -1 tbspn


Method-

Heat olive oil in a wok, add onion, saute till brown. Add baby corn and saute for 2 minutes, then add zucchini. Add salt, pepper powder to taste, saute till the vegetables are done. Add boiled white rice to the vegetables, add soya sauce, mix well. Serve hot, its yummy ...enjoy!!

Peda

Ingredients-
Khoya-400gms
Sugar-1.5cups
Cardamom /elaichi powder-1/2tspn
Pistachio or almonds-1tbspn

Method-

Grate khoya ,add powdered sugar and mix well.In a wok or nonstick pan ,take the khoya and sugar mixture.Heat it on high for a few minutes ,then simmer the flame and cook till the khoya turns color to brown.Make sure you mix continuously ,otherwise it may burn .Mix it till the mixture has become thick,add the cardamom powder .Mix well and remove the wok from the stove.Allow the mixture to cool down completely ,shape pedas with palms .Mix cardamom powder and pistachio or almond in a plate.Press  the pistachios or almond and the cardamom powder over the peda. Enjoy !!

Lehsuni Dal(Garlic Dal)

Suppose you have come back from work a bit tired and feel like eating something simple and tasty !!! Here is a  simple dal recipe which is both tasty and healthy ....Enjoy busy bees!!

Ingredients-
Moong dal -1cup(Cooked with salt,haldi and adequate water in a pressure cooker )

Garlic/lehsun-7-8 pods (chopped)

Green chillies -3-4
Pepper powder-1 tspn or to taste
Onion-1 medium (Sliced)
Asefotida-A pinch 
Tomato-1large(chopped)
Ghee-2 tbspn
Coriander leaves -For garnishing



Method-

Heat ghee in a wok ,lower the flame ,add pinch of asefotida,add onion.Saute the onion for 2 minutes then add the garlic ,saute till done.Add  green chillies and chopped tomatoes ,saute till done.Add the cooked dal ,add salt to taste(you had added salt while cooking the dal), pepper powder and mix well.Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with white boiled rice. Enjoy!!

Pasta with spinach and peanuts

This pasta recipe is the favorite of my children,hope your children will also eat this with relish.

Ingredients-
Pasta -1cup(Boiled as per instructions in the packet)
Onion-1(Sliced)
Garlic-3-4pods(Crushed )
Spinach/palak-1bunch
Cheese- 1Britannia cheese slice
Salt-To taste
Pepper- To taste
Oil-1tbspn


Method-

Heat oil in a wok,add sliced onion, crushed garlic,saute till the raw smell of garlic vanishes.Add peanuts,fry till brown ,add spinach and saute till done.Add boiled pasta ,salt to taste,pepper to taste and mix well.Add cheese and let it melt and mix well with pasta .Serve hot .Enjoy