Aloo shimla mirch recipe / how to make Aloo Capsicum Punjabi style / potato capsicum dry recipe

Aloo shimla mirch recipe / how to make aloo shimla mirch Punjabi style / potato capsicum dry recipe /step by step images / recipe video.

Aloo shimla mirch recipe

This recipe of aloo shimla mirch or the potato capsicum recipe is the dry version of the Punjabi recipe, the gravy recipe I ll be releasing soon. This recipe of aloo shimla mirch can be made without any fuss. It has no onions, no tomatoes and not even ginger and garlic.

All you need to do is cut the potatoes and shimla mirch of the same size. Make slices or dice them its your call but cut both of the same size. I have diced them. And then just stir fry them in the spices which would add the flavor and enhance its taste.

I like to add more oil in it, if you are very health conscious then cut down as per your taste and requirement.

Ingredients:

2 Potatoes (diced small pieces)

2 Capsicum (diced small pieces)

1 tsp Cumin seeds

½ tsp Turmeric powder

½ tsp Red Chilli powder

½ tsp Garam Masala powder

1 tsp Dry Mango powder

1 tbsp Kasuri Methi

¼ cup Oil

Salt

Method:

Rinse capsicum and potatoes. Peel the potatoes and dice them in small pieces. Similarly dice capsicum also of the same size.

In a pan heat oil and then add cumin seeds to it.

heat oil

add cumin seeds

When the cumin seeds begin to splutter and starts to release its aroma add in the turmeric powder. 

cumin splutter

add turmeric powder

Saute for a few seconds and then add diced potatoes to it. All this should be done on medium to low heat.

Add potatoes

Saute on medium heat for about two minutes. Then add salt to it.

salt

Mix well and stir fry till the potatoes are half cooked and get crispy at the edges.

potatoes half cooked

Now its time to add in the diced capsicum. 

add capsicum

Stir fry on medium heat till both the veggies are evenly cooked. Do not overcook them.

stir fry

cooked

Add red chilli powder, garam masala powder, dry mango powder followed by kasuri methi.

add red chilli powder

add garam masala powder

add dry mango powder

add kasuri methi

Give it a nice mix on medium heat and your aloo shimla mirch Punjabi style dish is ready to serve.

mix well

ready to serve

Aloo shimla mirch recipe

Tips:

I like to add more oil in it, if you are very health conscious then cut down as per your taste and requirement.

Do not stir fry on high heat as it would burn the spices and veggies.

Do not cover and cook. It tastes delicious when crisp and not mashy.

It goes well with chapattis, phulkas and even parathas. It can also be served as a side dish with rice and dal.

Do make this food-a-licious Aloo Shimla mirch Punjabi style recipe and write in your experiences to us via comments.

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Curd Sandwich Recipe / Dahi sandwich Recipe/ how to make curd sandwich

Curd sandwich recipe / dahi sandwich / how to make curd sandwich / step by step images / video recipe

Curd Sandwich 

Sandwich is a dish wherein two or more slices of bread serve as a wrapper for vegetable or another food type filling. Our today’s sandwich recipe consists of a filling using mix vegetables and curd.

Use hung curd or greek curd. The vegetables I have used are onion, tomato, and capsicum. I like to keep it simple so added these three and green capsicum being my favorite. However, veggies can be added as per your choice and taste.

Also have a look at other bread recipes bombay sandwich, bread masala,  bread rolls,  sprouts sandwich,  

Ingredients: (Serves 2)

4 slices Bread

½ cup Hung Curd

1 small Tomato (finely chopped)

1 small Onion (finally chopped)

½ Capsicum (finally chopped)

3 Garlic cloves (finely chopped)

1 tsp Red Chilli flakes

1 tbsp Mixed herbs

¼ tsp Black Pepper powder

Salt

1 tbsp Olive Oil

Method:

Take a mixing bowl.

Add ½ cup hung curd, 1 small Tomato (finely chopped), 1 small Onion (finally chopped), ½ Capsicum (finally chopped), 3 Garlic cloves (finely chopped),1 tsp Red Chilli flakes, 1 tbsp Mixed herbs, ¼ tsp Black Pepper powder.

add ingredients in a mixing bowl

Mix well and keep it aside.

mix well

Heat a pan. Brush olive oil on the bread slice and place it on the pan.

brush olive oil

place on pan

When the bread turns brown at the lower side apply olive oil on the other side and flip the bread.

brush olive oil on other side

Flip and toast till the bread slices turn nice golden and crisp on both the sides.

 

flip & toast

brown on both sides

Now add salt in the curd mixture and mix it well.

add salt 

mix well

Spread this curd mixture on the slice of bread and cover it with the other slice.

spread curd mixture on bread

cover with other slice

Cut the sandwich into two triangles.

cut in two triangles

 

Add caption

Serve right away.

Curd Sandwich 

Tips:

Use fresh curd made from full fat milk.

Veggies can be added as per your taste and choice.

To make it more spicy add in some chopped green chillies.

Try out this food-a-licious curd sandwich for your family specially kids and shareyour experience with us via comments.

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Kanda Pakoda Punjabi Style Recipe / How To Make Onion Pakoda Punjabi Style

Kanda pakoda Punjabi style / Punjabi onion pakoda recipe / kanda pakoda step by step images / onion pakoda recipe video

kanda pakoda punjabi style 

Onion pakoda or kanda pakoda is a deep fried snack with onion as the main ingredient is mixed with some Punjabi spices and then mixed with gram flour to make the perfect batter which in turn would yield a ideal evening snack

The onion pakodas or kanda pakodas can be made in different ways. The recipe is the one which I am having since my childhood. A typical Punjabi recipe with the Punjabi spices.

Spices can be adjusted as per your taste. Check and adjust them before frying. These kanda pakodas or the onion pakodas are crispier than the other pakoda varieties. These really tastes good with a cup of strong hot tea.

Also visit the other snacks on the website Punjabi namkeen mathri, veg schezwan fritters, bread rolls, potato corn seekh kebab

Ingredients:

2 medium Onions (sliced)

½ cup Gram Flour

1 Green Chilli (finely chopped)

½ tsp Red chilli powder

½ tsp Garam masala powder

½ tsp Dry Mango powder

Salt

1/8  cup Water or as required

Oil for frying

Method:

Take a mixing bowl.

In a mixing bowl add 2 sliced onions, ½ cup Gram Flour, 1 Green Chilli (finely chopped), ½ tsp Red chilli powder, ½ tsp Garam masala powder, ½ tsp Dry Mango powder, salt.

add ingredients

mix well

Let it rest for about 10 minutes so that the onions would release water and then you can add water accordingly. In the meanwhile also keep the oil to get heated.

let it rest

Add water in parts and form a thick batter. For me 1/8 th cup was enough, add as required.

add water

form a thick batter

By this time oil would be hot. So add small portions of the onion batter in oil. Do not over crowd them.

add small portions of batter in oil

Deep fry on medium heat.

Flip at regular intervals. Fry them till they turn golden and crispy.

flip and fry

Drain on kitchen tissue.

drain on kitchen tissue

serve hot

Serve hot with green chutney and a cup of hot tea.

kanda pakoda punjabi style 

Tips:

Fry on medium heat for even cooking.

This recipe is medium spicy you can add more green chillies and red chilli powder as per your taste.

Try this food-a-licious kanda pakodas or onion  pakodas and share your experience with me via comments.

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Meetha paratha recipe / how to make meetha paratha (sugar paratha/ meethi chapati)

Meetha paratha recipe / how to make meetha paratha (sugar paratha/ meethi chapati), detailed recipe of meetha paratha with step by step images, recipe video of meetha paratha

Meetha paratha recipe

Sugar paratha or meetha paratha or meethi chapati is a very easy sweet dish which can be made in very few minutes and without any prior preparation.

For me meetha paratha has always been a savior whenever any of my family members say kuch meetha ho jaye and I have nothing in hand. Same as the other stuffed parathas this meetha paratha is also a stuffed one but with sugar filling. I also add in a dash of cinnamon powder to enhance its flavor and taste. But it is completely optional, you can skip it.

If you are looking for some sweet dishes then do visit the ones on my blog punjabi meethi mathri, maida burfi, punjabi shakar pare, instant milk powder burfi, besan ladoo, instant kalakand, milk peda, atta ladoo, traditional modak, jaggery halwa,  Marie Biscuit Cake, Chocolate Sauce, Custard Jelly, Mixed Fruit Falooda Ice cream

Ingredients: (5 Parathas)

I cup Wheat Flour

Water as required

¼ cup Sugar

1 tsp Cinnamon powder (optional)

Ghee for frying

Method:

We will begin with the dough.

Knead a smooth dough by mixing wheat flour and water.

flour 

add water

knead a dough

Then add a tablespoon of ghee and again knead it to make the dough smooth.

add ghee

make a smooth dough

Roll a small portion into a ball and flatten by applying dry flour.

roll into ball

flatten

Apply ½ tsp ghee followed by sugar.

apply ghee

Then sprinkle cinnamon powder on it.

cinnamon powder

Seal the edges completely so that the sugar stuffing does not come out.

seal the edges

Make a potli and remove the extra dough on top if any.

remove extra dough

Sprinkle some flour, flatten and roll it into a circle.

roll into circle

Heat the tawa.

Place the paratha on the tawa.

place paratha

Cook on medium flame for about two minutes. Apply ghee and flip it.

apply ghee

Apply 1/2 tbsp ghee on the other side as well.

flip and apply ghee

Let the first side fry for about a min and then flip.

Press gently with a spatula.

Flip and fry till both the sides turn crisp and golden brown. 

crisp and brown

Meetha Paratha is ready to serve.

serve hot

I always like to have it with some fresh milk cream (malai) with a few drops of honey drizzled on it.

Meetha paratha recipe

Tips:

Cook on medium to low flame to avoid burning of the paratha.

Add sugar as per your taste.

Do not roll the paratha very thin else the paratha would break and the sugar would come out and get caramelized or even burnt.

Do try this food-a-licious recipe of Meetha Paratha or Sugar Paratha or Meethi Chapati for your family and friends and let us know your experiences via comments.

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Tomato Chutney – The Basic Tomato Chutney Recipe

Tomato chutney recipe / how to make tomato chutney / basic tomato chutney / tomato chutney recipe video / step by step images

Tomato Chutney 

It’s a very easy to make chutney with extremely simple ingredients. It has tomato as the main ingredient with coriander leaves ground into it flavored with some cloves of garlic to give it a unique flavor.

My muma always used to make this with the pulao and it used to taste appetizing. Not only pulao this can also be made with pakodas to enhance their taste.

Also visit other chutney recipes on my website mint chutney, garlic coconut chutney

Ingredients:

2 Tomatoes

Handful of Coriander leaves

2 Green Chillies

3 Garlic Cloves

Salt

Method:

Take all the ingredients and grind them into a coarse paste.

take all the ingredients

grind into a coarse paste

The lip-smacking  and mouth-watering tomato coriander is ready to enjoy.

Tomato Chutney 

Have this tomato coriander chutney with pulao or pakodas to make them more scrumptious.

Tips:

Take fully ripe red tomatoes.

Add some dry mango powder (amchur powder) for extra sourness.

Add in some more green chillies to make it more spicy.

Do try this food-a-licious Tomato Chutney for your family and loved ones and share your experiences with us via comments.

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