June 18, 2013

Paneer Kathi Rolls / Wraps



Paneer Kathi Rolls are chapathis rolled with a spicy & tangy paneer capsicum filling.My DH is an ardent lover of kathi rolls so treating him with a tasty kathi roll is a challenge but my rolls turned to be perfect with a burst of spices in every bite :)

Ingredients :

Paneer cubes - 200 gms
Capsicum - 1/2 cup (sliced)
Onion - 1 (thinly sliced)
Tomato - 1 (chopped)
Tomato ketchup - 1 tsp
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - a pinch
Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp
Garam masala - 1/2 tsp
Chat masala - 1/2 tsp
Kasuri methi - 1/2 tsp
Oil - 1 tbsp
Salt as needed
Chapathis - 6 nos

Procedure :

1)Heat oil in a nonstick pan and shallow fry the paneer cubes till golden brown.
2)Immerse the fried paneer cubes in cold water and keep aside so that they dont turn hard.
3)In the same pan,add thinly sliced onions and saute till they turn translucent.
4)Add ginger garlic paste and saute till raw smell leaves.
5)Add the tomatoes and saute for 2 mins and they shouldnt become too mushy.
6)Now add turmeric powder,red chilli powder,coriander powder,garam masala,chat masala,kasuri methi and tomato ketchup and blend all the ingredients well.
7)Add sliced capsicum and saute for 2 mins.
8)Finally add the paneer cubes and mix well.Cook till dry and remove from stove.
9)Place a portion of the paneer filling in the centre of the chappathi and roll up tightly.
10)Serve hot with tomato ketchup or mint chutney.

June 11, 2013

Green Gram Sprouts Salad



Sprouts are the most beneficial superfood that comes with a high protein value.Raw/Uncooked sprouts have more benefits then cooked ones.Those trying to lose weight,following vegan diet should try this salad once a week.It is best when consumed as breakfast.
Buy Organic Green Gram and sprouting can be done at home so that the seeds for germination are free of chemicals.

Ingredients:
Green gram sprouts - 2 cups
Onion - 1
Tomato - 1
Cucumber - 1 small
Pomegranate - 1/2 cup
Green chilli - 1
Lemon juice - 1 tsp
Coriander leaves
Salt as needed


Procedure:
1) Onion,Tomato,Cucumber,Green chilli,Coriander are to be finely chopped.
2) In a bowl, add in the above ingredients and mix well.

3)Add sprouts,pomegranate,lemon juice,salt and give a good mix.