Mar 5, 2014

Sabudana (Sago) Tikki

Easy,Crunchy n yummy snack..



Sabudana(Sago) - 1 cup
Potato (boiled) - 2  (big)
Ginger - 1 small piece(grated)
Chaat Masala - 1/2tsp
Red Chilli Powder - 1/2tsp
Corn Flour - 2 tbsp
Salt
Coriander fresh - 1 tbsp(chopped)
Oil - for shallow Frying



Method : -
  1. Soak  Sabudana for 2 - 3 hrs .
  2. Boil potatoes n drain water...cool them .
  3. Mash the potatoes,add grated ginger-red chilli powder-chaat masala-salt,coriander leaves and corn flour.
  4. Mix well..check the salt.
  5. Drain sabudana and add to the potato mix,combine well.
  6. Make small size patties and arrange in a tray.
  7. Heat oil in a flat bottomed pan.
  8. Shallow fry these patties/tikkis..till crispy brown on both sides.
  9. Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.
Njoy!!!

Mar 1, 2014

Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Hello frnds..Its been a while since i experimented anything new in my Rasoi..coz i was totally occupied with my business..yes i hav started my Online Clothing Store on Facebook,pls do have a look by clicking - Rad's Wardrobe ..



Last week,got big ,fresh Pumpkins from my garden..was wondering what to do with so many pumpkins..so thought to turn it into a Soup...Vry vry Happy with the result.. :) :D



Pumpkin (medium) - take half of that pumpkin or 4 cups cubes
Chicken stock/Vegetable Stock - 6 cups
Salt - 1.5tsp
Black Pepper - 5 (whole) or 3/4tsp (if using powder)
Garlic - 1 to 2 cloves
Onion (medium) - 1
Fresh Thyme or dry thyme - 1/2 tsp
Oregano - 1/2tsp
Parsley leaves - 1 tsp  (i used fresh coriander leaves - a few)
Heavy Whipping Cream - 1/2 cup { i replaced it with Fresh cream/Malai - 4tbsp(beaten)}

Method :-
  1. Cut pumpkin in cubes,put it in a pressure cooker.
  2. Crush garlic and add it to the pressure cooker along with salt,fresh thyme,oregano,black pepper and stock.
  3. Pressure cook for 2-3 whistles.
  4. Wait till the pressure goes away completely.
  5. Open the pressure cooker and using hand blender,blend it to puree.
  6. Boil the puree for 5 more min.s
  7. Remove from fire .
  8. Add beaten whipping cream or fresh malai.
  9. Garnish wit chopped parsley or coriander leaves.
Serve hot...Njoy !!!