Paneer bhurji withTandoori masala

Last weekend was long weekend for us, So we went for 3 day trip( It was awesome trip and we had great fun). After coming back I didn't get time for grocery.So today when i opened my refrigerator it was all empty. No vegetables what to do ? Luckily I had some paneer stored in my freezer. But was not in mood to fry the paneer cubes and make something so I decided to make Paneer bhurji. I added Tandoori Barbeque masala to it for the first time and it came out really well. My husband liked it so much that he wanted the same subji in his tiffin for the next day . Was happy Becaause now i can wake up a little late next day "need to make only chappati in the morning :) "
So here is my recipe :

Ingredients:

• Paneer 250 gms grated
  
• Onion 1 Medium finely chopped
  
• Tomato 2 medium ( 3 if small) finely chopped
• Garlic cloves 2
  
• Green chillies 2
  
• Coriander leaves one bunch finely chopped
  
• Salt to taste
  
• Cumin seeds 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
• Tandoori Barbeque masala 3 tsp ( i used MDH )
  
• Red chili powder 1/2 tsp
• Coriander powder 2 tsp
• Lemon 1 tsp
• oil
  

Method :

1. Heat some oil in a wok and add the cumin seeds and the green chillies to this, let it splutter.
2. Now add the onions and garlic and let it saute till you the onions are light brown.
3. Add the salt and other spices to this and let it cook for 2 mins.
4. Add the tomato and let it cook untill mushy.
5. Now add grated paneer and cook for five mins. Add the corrainder leaves and cook for another min. Add the lemon juice and mix well.
   
6. Panneer is ready to eat. Serve hot with chapati or any indian bread.

Nutritious Soya Manchurian

Bored of basic manchurian?? Want to try something new? You are at the right place. This Soya Manchurian is different from normal Veggie or Gobi Manchurian, but taste as good as the traditional Recipe.
Rightly said that 'Necessity is the mother of Invention' . Yesterday when I wanted to make Manchurian (Vegetable), looked in my fridge and found that the main ingredient cabbage is missing. Oops.. And you know what, I was more shocked because only day before yesterday I bought one. I realised that in my hurry I left one bag at the shop itself while coming back. Now what?? So I came up with this substitute in the form of Soya chunks ( i generally don't like Soya ) . But this time it worked really well and we liked it.

So here is my recipe :

Ingredients :

• Soya chunks : 1 cup
• 1/2 Small Onion finely chopped
  
• 3 Garlic cloves finely chopped
  
• 3 Green Chillies slit ( can increase if want more hot)
  
• Green onions one bunch finely chopped
  
• Ginger 1 inch finely chopped
  
• 1 Small Onion diced
  
• 1/2 capsicum Diced (can use any type green/yellow/red )
• Cornflour 2 tsp
• Soya sauce : 2 tbsp
• Tomato Ketchup : 2 Tbsp
• Vinegar: 1 Tbsp
  
• Water
  
• oil for frying
  
• Salt to taste
  

Method :

1. Soak the Soya chunks in water for 10 mins till soft.
2. Squeeze the water out from the chunks and deep fry them.Drain on absorbent paper and keep aside.(be careful while frying because little water is still present in the chunks)
   
3. Take oil in a pan and put the chopped green and red/yellow onion. Saute for 2 mins.
4. Add Ginger, Garlic and green chillies and cook for some time till the onion becomes tender.
5. Add Soya Sauce,Ketchup and vinegar and Cornflour mixed with little water.
6. Add around 2 cups of water and let it boil.
7. Now Add the diced onions and capsicum.
8. Serve hot with fried rice or noodles
   
9. Cook for some time
   
10. Now add the soya chunks and cook for another 5 mins.
11. Add salt
    
12. Garnish with green onion (green portion)
13. Serve hot with fried rice or noodles.

Note : Can check out my Fried rice 'here'

Mint/Pudina Boondi Raita

Boondi Raita, A perfect side dish to enjoy with any of your favorite dishes like pulav,biryani,thepla, Stuffed parathas or even simple rice. This is one of my Favorite dish which is simple to make and delicious to eat and healthy too. Raita can be made in different styles and this time I did a slight variation from the traditional recipe which made it more refreshing. I added crushed dried mint leaves. So lets see the recipe of this mouthwatering raita :

Ingredients :

• Yogurt/Dahi : 2 cups
  
• Boondi : 3/4 cup
• Cumin /Jeera Powder : 2 tsp
• Red chilli Powder : 2 tsp ( can vary )
  
• Crushed Dried Mint leaves : 1 tblsp
  
• Sugar : 1 tblsp ( adjust according to taste )
• Black + regular salt to taste
  

Method :

1. Soak boondi in water for 10 mins
   
2. Take yogurt in a bowl and beat it well to make smooth consistency without any lumps
   
3. Drain water from boondi and add boondi to the yogurt
   
4. Add chilli powder, cumin powder, crushed mint leaves, sugar and salt to yogurt and mix well
5. Serve chilled as a side dish