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Egg Bhuna Masala / Anda MasalaEgg bhuna masala recipe

This is one of my and my better half's favorite recipe. Egg bhuna masala is a special Dhaba style Indian dish which is full of flavors. Onion, tomatoes and combination of spices makes this dish delicious and aromatic. There are several ways of making Egg masala, this is one of my personal favorite which I am sure you'll will love it too. Do give it a try, and if you do please leave a comment below.


Preparation Time : 15 mins
Cooking Time : 30 mins
Serves : 3 - 4 pax

Ingredients

5 hard boiled eggs
2 tbsp Mustard oil/Any refined oil
1 tsp Cumin seeds
1 Bay leaf
1 piece of cinnamon stick
2-3 green cardamom
3-4 cloves
1/2 tsp Peppercorns
2 Dry red chilli
2 medium sized Onion paste
1 tbsp Ginger Garlic paste
2 medium sized Tomato puree
Salt as per taste
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp coriander Powder
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp Red chilli powder
1/2 tsp Fennel seed powder
1/2 cup Milk
2 green chilli
1/2 tsp Garam masala powder
Kasuri Methi/Dry Fenugreek leaves
Garnish with Coriander leaves

You can also watch the video recipe in Hindi on YouTube:
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Method

  • Hard boil 5 eggs and make a slit on the same
  • In a pan heat 2 tbsp oil and fry these eggs until the crust turns brown
  • In the same pan, crackle cumin seeds and then add whole garam masalas, saute them for 2 mins
  • Next add Onion paste and saute them until they turn dark brown in colour
  • Now at this stage add tomato puree and salt, close the lid and let them cook until oil starts oozing out
  • Once oil start to ooze out add dry masala's and green chilli (turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, chilli powder and fennel powder)
  • Add little water and saute all the masala's well
  • At this stage switch off the flame and then add milk, keep stirring continuously
  • Once milk is mixed well with the masala switch on the flame and cook for 2 minutes
  • Next add fried Eggs and coat them well with all the massala's
  • Finally add Garam masala and kasuri methi, cover and cook for 2 more minutes
  • Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rice, roti/chapati, paratha or naan
    Egg bhuna masala with rice

Note:

  • I have used milk to make the consistency of the gravy more creamy. You can also add cream or cashew nut powder
  • Ensure to add milk after switching off the flame or else it may cuddle
  • Please adjust the spice level as per your taste

I hope you enjoy cooking this delicious recipe as much as you enjoyed reading it. If you tried, then please let me know in the comment section below. 
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Thank you! 

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Bored with regular dal, here is a simple yet tasty Dal(Tur) Fry recipe. It is one of the basic and simplest of Indian cuisines. Tur dal / split pigeon peas pressure cooked with onion, tomatoes and spices to tingle your taste buds. Below is the detailed method of making Dal Fry recipe.

Dal Fry Receipe/Split Pigeon Peas

Dal Fry/Lentils
Cooking Time- 25 mins

Ingredients: 

1 cup tur dal/split pigeon peas
2 tbsp ghee/Vegetable oil
1 large chopped onion
1 medium chopped tomato
2 green chili
5 - 6 cloves of garlic
Small piece or half inch ginger
2 Kashmiri red chilli
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chilli powder
A pinch asafoetida (hing)
1/2 teaspoon garam masala (optional)
 Coriander leaves
Salt to taste

Method:

1.       Wash & Soak 1 cup tur dal / split pigeon peas in water for around 30 mins
2.       Cook in pressure cooker with 2 cups of water for 3 whistles.
3.       After 3 whistle let it rest for 15 mins until the pressure/steam releases completely
4.       Now open the lid and transfer the dal in a bowl
5.       In a pan take 2 tbsp of ghee/oil , on medium flame once ghee is hot add cumin seeds, dry red chilies, finely chopped ginger garlic,hing & onions. Sauté them for about 3-4 mins until onion turns translucent. Then add finely chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt & green chilies. Mix well for about 2-3 mins.
6.       Finally add the pressure cooked dal , if required can add little water for the consistence
7.       Cook for about 5-6 mins and sprinkle few coriander leaves.
8.       Dal fry is ready to be served

Serving- Can serve 4-5 people.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and a dollop of butter to enhance the taste.
Watch the YouTube link below for detailed reference



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Sevai/sevaiyya or vermicelli kheer is one of my favourite and most famous Indian dessert.To give it a rich & thick texture I have used Khoya/Mawa/Kawa in this recipe.
This is a very simple & instant recipe anyone can try.

Sevai kheer/Vermicelli/Sevaiyya with Khoya

Sevai Sevaiyya kheer sevaiyyan
Stove to Serve Time: Approx 30mins.

Ingredients:

1 ltr Milk
1 cup vermicelli/ sevai
1 tbsp Ghee
4 tbsp sugar
3-4 cardamom/ ½ tsp cardamom powder
50 gms Khoya/Mawa
Dryfruits (Almond, cashew nuts, pista & Raisin)

Method:

1    1.    Cut dryfruits into thin slices
2.       Crush cardamom or can use ½ tsp cardamom powder
3.       Take ghee in a pan. Add sliced dryfruits to it. Roast them until the dry fruits turn brown and gives a nice aroma.Here i have used roasted vermicelli, if you don’t have roasted vermicelli u can roast them in the same pan with ghee until it turns pink.
4.       Keep yhe roased fryfruits & vermicelli aside
5.       Now in the same pan, add 1 ltr milk & bring it to boil
6.        Once the milk is boiled add khoya/mawa
7.       Stir them well to avoid formation of lumps.
8.       Once the milk has turned nice and thick add vermicelli/sevai to it. Cook it for about 10 mins
9.       Now add sugar, cinnamon powder & roasted dry fruits
10.   Check for sweetness & add sugar if required
11.   Cook all these mixture for 5 mins
12.   Switch off the flame & now this rich & tempting kheer is ready to be served.

Serving- Serve this dish with some roasted dryfruits. You can enjoy this hot or cold.
Serves 6 Pax.
Watch it on YouTube:


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Sabudana Khichadi is basically an Indian dish which is delicious breakfast & generally made during fast/vrat. Here is a perfect non-sticky sabudana khichadi recipe along with some roasted crushed peanuts and boiled potatoes.

Sabudana(Sago) Khichadi / Fasting Food
sabudana khichadi - fasting food - khichdi
Stove to Serve Time: Approx 15mins


Ingredients:

2 cups Sabudana(sago)
2 tbsp roasted crushed peanuts
1 tbspn oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 green chillies
2 tsp sugar
Curry leaves
2 boiled potatoes
Lemon
Salt as per taste

Method:

         1. Soak good quality sabudana/sago in a vessel for atleast 3 hours. The water content to soak the sabudana should be little higher (around ½ inch) than the sabudana . For a non sticky sabudana , proper soaking of sabudana is highly recommended.
2.       Once the sabudana is properly soaked add roasted crushed peanuts to it, mix them well.Mixing of roasted peanuts prior to cooking will ensure that the sabudana doesn’t stick or become mushy.
3.       Boil potatoes till it is soft and then chop them into cubes
4.       Heat  some oil in a pan
5.       Add cumin seeds, roughly chopped green chillies,curry leaves & sugar (as per taste)
6.       Sauté them well
7.       Now add the already mixed sabudana & roased crushed peanuts to the pan.
8.       Add salt as per taste.
9.       Cook for atleast 10 mins.
10.   Once the sabudana is nice and soft squeeze some lemon juice to it. Lemon will give it a nice and tangy taste.
11.   Now the sabudana khichadi is ready to serve.
Serving- Serve this dish with a squeeze of lime juice and some roasted peanuts.
Serves 3 Pax.

Watch it on YouTube:


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Masoor Dal/Red lentils has the highest amount of protein among all the lentils.
Here I am going to show you how to make quick, easy and very tasty Masoor Dal/whole Red Lentils

Healthy Sabut (Akkha) Masoor Dal / Whole Red Lentils Recipe 

masoor dal

Stove to Serve Time: Approx 25mins.

Ingredients:

1 cup sabut masoor dal/Whole red lentils soaked for around 3 hours
1 ½  tbsp oil
1 medium size chopped  Onion
2 medium size chopped Tomatoes
1 tsp coriander powder
2/3 green chillies
Curry leaves
Whole garam Masala (cardamom, black pepper, cinnamon & bay leaves)
½ inch ginger thinly sliced
3-4 crushed garlic
1 tsp cumin seeds
Coriander leaves
Salt as per taste

Method:

1.       Take some oil in a cooker. Heat in medium flame. Once oil is heated add whole garam masalas, cumin seeds, crushed garlic and chopped ginger, green chilles, few curry leaves and chopped onions. Sauté them well until onion turns golden brown.
2.       Now add chopped tomatoes and coriander powder. Cook for atleast 1 min .
3.       Add soaked masoor dal/Lentils and salt as per taste to the mixture. Stir well
4.       Close the lid of the cooker and cook for atleast 3-4 whistles.
5.       Open the lid once the cooker has released all the steam.
6.       Add water if required .
7.       Before serving, finally add chopped coriander leaves.

Serving- Serve this dish with a squeeze of lime juice and raw onions. Can relish it with rice, paratha, chapati or roti.
Serves 4 Pax.

Watch the video on YouTube:

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French Beans are as healthy as one can get when it comes to vegetarian dishes.
Here is my crunchy and delicious recipe with a dash of crushed peanuts and stir fried potatoes.

Healthy French Beans Recipe

French beans indian style
Stove to Serve Time: Approx 25 mins.

Ingredients

300 gms French beans
2 tbsp Cooking Oil
1 tsp Cumin seed
2 chopped green chillies
4-5 cloves finely chopped garlic
1 medium size Onion
2 medium size chopped potatoes
½ tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp roasted peanut powder
1 medium size tomato
½ tbsp garam masala powder
Curry leaves
Coriander leaves
Pinch of asafoetida
Salt as per taste

Method:

1.       Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, green chillies, curry leaves, pinch of asafoetida, and we have used chopped garlic instead ginger garlic paste so as to get the fresh taste of garlic.
2.       Add chopped onions sauté it till it turns translucent.
3.       Now add potatoes and turmeric powder to it and fry for atleast 2-3 mins.
4.        Add chopped French beans and salt as per taste.
5.       Add 1 tbsp roasted peanut powder as it enhances the taste of our dish
6.       Cook for atleast 5-7 mins, stirring occasionally. Do not overcook the vegetables to retain the crunchy taste.
7.       Now add one medium size chopped tomatoes and garam masala powder, cook for 2 mins.
8.       Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Serving- Enjoy this healthy and appetizing dish with roti, paratha, chapati or rice.
Serves 3-4 Pax.
Here is the YouTube Video for the above recipe:


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