Very Very Veggy

[ayeshasadique]

hey thnx all!!
u do make me eager to try out more recipes and post a lot more

[Lambretta]

Hmmm... one needs to love cooking to learn it... Hopefully, U'll learn to love it... all the best...

Yea ur rite.....its the same requirement tat u got2 hav for learning how to wear Sarees I guess....!
Neways, tks!

[ayeshasadique]

Lambretta,
i have seen some people really hate cooking (i used to , long back )
when u try cooking something u like to eat,
or when u do try new recipes, different cuisines, u gradually like cooking....actually look forward to get into the kitchen...

[dev]

Hmmm... one needs to love cooking to learn it... Hopefully, U'll learn to love it... all the best...

Yea ur rite.....its the same requirement tat u got2 hav for learning how to wear Sarees I guess....!
Neways, tks!

That's true... but Y do U say tht to me???!!!... I can wear saree pretty well(though I don't like wearing it often or for long hrs)...

[ayeshasadique]

BALTI ALOO


potatoes - 500 gms, peel and cut into thick rounds
oil - 2 tbsp
cumin seeds - 1 tsp
salt
turmeric - 1/2 tsp
red chilli powder - 1 tsp
coriander powder - 1 tsp
green chilli - 2
tomatoes - 1 cup, finely chopped
coriander leaves.chopped
balti masala (refer under veg balti)

1. heat oil and add cumin.
2. add the potatoes, salt, and the spice powders.cook on low heat till potatoes are light brown.
3. add the tomatoes and cook covered on low heat till potatoes are cooked. (dont break them)
4. sprinkle balti masala and coriander leaves.
5. serve hot with rotis.

[ayeshasadique]

KHICHDI (Gujarati style)

rice - 2 cups, soaked
mung dal - 1 cup, soaked
mixed vegetables - 1 cup
green chilli - 3
ghee - 1/2 cup
cumin seeds - 2 tsp
asafoetida powdr - 1/4 tsp or less
turmeric - 1/2 tsp
water - 6 cups
salt


1. heat ghee, add cumin , asafoetida and turmeric.
2. add the rice , dal and veggies ; fry.
3. add the rest of the items and cook till rice is done and mashed a little.
4. serve hot with kadhi.

[Lambretta]

Hmmm... one needs to love cooking to learn it... Hopefully, U'll learn to love it... all the best...

Yea ur rite.....its the same requirement tat u got2 hav for learning how to wear Sarees I guess....!
Neways, tks!

That's true... but Y do U say tht to me???!!!... I can wear saree pretty well(though I don't like wearing it often or for long hrs)...

Wen I said "u", I didnt mean U urself (ie. dev)!
I meant "u" as sumone in general.....they used to say "one" (eg: wen one learns sumthing.....etc.....)......I cudnt say "I" here as I cud never wear Sarees (altho I do of course like them! ).......so I wasnt indicating u wen I said "u".....!
'hope tat clears it now?!
Neways, tks dev & Ayesha for ur encouragement! 'will revert hopefully wen I've learnt to love cooking as much as yall do!

[dev]

...ok ok... got the point...

[Lambretta]

*dig

...ok ok... got the point...

Glad to know tat......*phew* :P
/dig

[ayeshasadique]

i think i posted this already....but anyways...

BRINJAL MASALA

brinjals - 6 nos, medium
(cut in to 4 ,length wise)
turmeric -1/4 tsp
salt
oil -3 tbsp
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grind together the following:
"small onions - 1/4 cup
tomato - 2 nos, small
green chilli -1 (or as required)
ginger - a small piece
garlic - 4 cloves"
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mustard seeds - 1 tsp
cumin seeds - 1 tsp
split black gram -1 tsp
curry leaves - a sprig
onion - 1/4 cup, chopped
red chilli powder - 1 tsp
cumin powder - 1 tsp
salt
coriander leaves

1. fry the brinjal in oil, sprinkled with turmeric and salt. when golden remove and keep aside.
2. in a spoon of heated oil, add mustard, cumin, gram and curry leaves. when mustard crackles, add onion and fry till brown.
3. add the ground items, chilli & cumin powders and salt. fry for a few minutes.
4. add fried brinjals, sprinkle a little water and cook the masala and brinjal together taking care not to overcook and mash the brinjals.
5. garnish with chopped coriander and serve.