Hara Masala Brown Rice Pulao

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Posted by Mr.Free | Posted in , , | Posted on 7:46 AM






Preparation Time : 2 hours
Cooking Time : 25 - 30 minutes
Servings : 4
INGREDIENTS
Brown rice
1 1/2 cups
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
1 1/2 cups
Fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/2 cup
Garlic, chopped
8 cloves
Green chillies, chopped
2
Olive oil
1 tablespoon
Cinnamon
1 inch stick
Green cardamoms
3
Cloves
6-8
Ginger, chopped
1 inch piece
Carrot, scraped and cubed
1 medium
Cauliflower
7-8 small florets
Salt
to taste
Vegetable stock
4 1/2 cups
French beans, 1/2 inch pieces
4-5
METHOD
Soak brown rice in two and half cups of water for two hours. Drain and set aside. For green chutney grind coriander leaves, mint leaves, garlic and green chillies to a fine paste. Heat oil in a pan. Add cinnamon, green cardamoms, cloves and ginger and sauté till fragrant. Add carrot, cauliflower and brown rice and mix well. Add three tablespoons of green chutney and salt and stir to mix well. Add vegetable stock and French beans and mix well. When the mixture comes to a boil, reduce heat, cover and cook till the rice is done. Serve hot.


Honey & Fruit Smoothie

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Posted by Mr.Free | Posted in , | Posted on 7:43 AM






Preparation Time : 10-15 minutes
Servings : 4
INGREDIENTS
Honey
5 tablespoons
Ripe bananas, peeled and chopped
3
Ripe mangoes, peeled and chopped
2
Lemon juice
2 tablespoons
Yogurt
2 cups
Ice cubes, crushed
8-10
Fresh mint leaves
for garnish

  • Place banana and mango pieces in the freezer for one hour.
  • Place the frozen fruit, honey, lemon juice and yogurt in a blender and blend until smooth. 
  • Add crushed ice cubes and blend again. 
  • Pour into individual glasses and serve, garnished with mint sprigs.

Paneer Tikka Kathi Roll

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Posted by Mr.Free | Posted in , , | Posted on 7:42 AM






Preparation Time : 10-15 minutes
Cooking Time : 15-20 minutes
Servings : 4
INGREDIENTS
Paneer tikka filling
Low fat cottage cheese (paneer), 1/2 inch cubes
1 cup
Tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 medium
Oil
1 teaspoon
Green capsicum, seeded and chopped
2 medium
Marinade
Yogurt, whisked
1/4 cup
Red chilli powder
1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder
1/4 teaspoon
Ginger paste
1/2 teaspoon
Garlic paste
1/4 teaspoon
Gram flour (besan)
1 tablespoon
Chaat masala
1/2 teaspoon
Dry fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
1/2 teaspoon
Garam masala powder
1/2 teaspoon
Salt
to taste
Chapatis
Whole wheat flour (atta)
1 cup
Skimmed milk
1/4 cup
Salt
to taste

  • Mix together all the ingredients of the marinade in a deep bowl. 
  • Add paneer and tomatoes and toss lightly. 
  • Set aside to marinate for ten minutes.
  • Heat oil in a non-stick pan. 
  • Add green capsicum and sauté for two minutes. 
  • Add the paneer mixture and sauté over high heat for four to five minutes, stirring occasionally. 
  • Cook till dry and set aside. 
  • For chapatis combine all the ingredients and knead into soft dough. 
  • Divide the dough into eight equal portions. 
  • Roll out each portion into a thin chapati. 
  • Heat a tawa and cook each chapati lightly on both sides. 
  • Set aside. 
  • Divide the paneer tikka filling into eight equal portions. 
  • Place one portion of the filling in the centre of each chapati and roll up tightly. 
  • When you want to serve, cook the rolls on a hot tawa till they get warmed up. 
  • Cut into two-inch long pieces and serve hot.


Cucumber Koshimbir

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Posted by Mr.Free | Posted in , | Posted on 7:38 AM






Preparation Time : 10-15 minutes
Cooking Time : 5 minutes
Servings : 4
Cucumbers, grated
6 medium
Yogurt
1 cup
Green chillies, chopped
2
Sugar
1/2 teaspoon
Lemon juice
1 teaspoon
Salt
to taste
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons
Coconut, scraped
2 tablespoons


  • Beat yogurt in a bowl until smooth.
  • Add grated cucumber, chopped green chillies, sugar, lemon juice and salt. 
  • Mix well. 
  • Serve chilled, garnished with chopped coriander leaves and scraped fresh coconut.