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

Tomato Chilli Sauce

This is a recipe which I learnt from my mother-in-law.Enjoy your snacks with this delicious homemade tomato chilli sauce.

Ingredients-

Tomato-1/2kg(Cut into big cubes)

Garlic-1 whole garlic(Cut into big cubes)

Ginger-1medium piece(Chopped)

Chilli-4-5

Onion-1small(Cut into big cubes)

Vinegar-3tbspn

Mustard oil-1 tbspn

Sugar-3tbspn or to taste

Salt-To taste

Method- 

• Pressure cook vinegar,tomato,garlic,ginger, onion and chilli together .Cook till 3-4 whistles .
• After that is done ,open the pressure cooker and let the paste cool down completely.
• Grind it fine in the grinder,strain the paste through a strainer.
• In a wok take the strained tomato paste ,add salt to taste,sugar,mustard oil and mix well.Let it simmer in slow flame for 10minutes or till you get the right consistency.
• Switch off the stove ,let the tomato chilli sauce cool completely.Store in an air tight jar in the refrigerator for use,when require.Enjoy !!

Palak vegetable (Spinach vegetable)

Ingredients:
Palak (Spinach)-1bunch(chopped)
Onion -1medium(Chopped)
Panch phooran-1tspn
Brinjal-3medium(sliced)
Potato-1medium(Sliced)
Oil-1/2 tbspn
Salt-To taste
Haldi (turmeric) powder-1tspn
Garlic-2pods(Crushed)


Method:

Heat oil in a wok,add panch phooran.Let it splutter ,add onion,garlic,saute till brown .Add the sliced vegetables ,saute for 3minutes.Add palak ,salt to taste,haldi powder and cover it with a lid.Let it cook in slow flame till the vegetables and palak are cooked.After that remove the lid and let the water evaporate with   the stove on high flame.Remove when done and serve it hot with rice.

PASTA IN WHITE SAUCE

Ingredients
Pasta of your choice -2cups(Boil according to the instructions in the packet)
Sliced mushroom-1 handful 
Butter -1tbspn
Milk-1.5cup
Cream-4 tspn
Finely chopped garlic-1/2tspn
Cheese -4 tbspn
White pepper powder-1/2 spoon
Salt to taste

Method-


For the white sauce-

• Heat butter in a pan and saute the sliced mushrooms on medium flame for 5 minutes.
• Add the chopped garlic and saute that for a few seconds till they are brown in colour.
• Add milk and mix well. Let the milk boil for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to very low flame and add the cream .Stir well and cook stirring on very low flame for 2 minutes .Let the sauce become thick and creamy .Switch off the heat and mix the cheese.
• Season with salt to taste,white pepper and coriander leaves.
• Keep aside.

 For serving pasta with the white sauce-

• Take a portion of the sauce ,add boiled pasta and mix well. Serve hot . Enjoy !!!

Potala aloo curry(Parval potato curry)

Ingredients -

Parval (potala)-1kg( cut into cubes)

Potato-1kg(cut into cubes)

Onion-1medium(chopped)

Tomato -1medium(Paste)

Ginger/garlic paste-1tbspn

Curry leaves-A few

Water-1cup

Oil-3tbsp

Turmeric(haldi)powder-1tspn

Method-Heat oil in a wok.Add parval and potato ,add salt to taste and haldi powder to taste.Let it fry till done and keep them aside.In the same oil add onion,saute till done.Add ginger/garlic paste ,saute till the raw smell vanishes.Add tomato ,saute till done,then add curry leaves .Add the friedparval and potato,mix well.Add 1cup of water .Let it boil nicely,switch off the stove ,mix well.Serve hot with rice/roti.Enjoy !!!