LASOONI KHAKRA

Khakra can be served with hot cup of tea/coffee or with some dips, topped with some stuffs and eaten as Chaat viz. masala papad.  It is a crispy, dry, flat bread made by Gujaratis, can be stored for a longer period in airtight containers.  It is handy while travelling.  I have seen a family carrying this stuff in a big aluminium dubba.  That aunty was telling me, we are travelling for the last one month and this stuff is still intact.  So next time, when you plan travelling a long tour, you can make some of it and carry.

It can be made plain, or flavoured with lasoon, methi, paani puri masala, etc. according to your choice.

Here I am sharing with you lasooni khakra

SOYA BEAN DRY SUBZI

Soya bean dry subzi is made with soya beans, onion and masalas.  This can be served as a side dish for dal rice, sambar rice or for phulkas along with dal.  Though it is a healthy dish, i do not like much this some how still I prepare once in a month for the benefit of calcium.

SOYA BEAN VADA

Soya bean has got many nutritional values.  It is recommended to include in the diet specially for the ladies who have crossed 40 years of age and facing meno pause problems.    It is a good source of  calcicum, vitamins, minerals.  The vada is quite tasty and can be served as evening snacks with a cup of tea.

Soyabean vada

SOYA BEAN SUBZI (CHUNK)

Soya bean subzi is favourite of my son.  I personally do not like much though it is very good for health.  Soy is a complete protein and soyfoods are rich in vitamins and minerals including folate, potassium.  Soy foods are low in saturated and trans fats.   Recent research suggests that soy may also lowr risk of prostate, olon and breast cancers as well as osteoporosis and other bone halth problems.  Also alleviate hot flashes associated with menopause.  tofu made out of soya is good for heart and diabetic patients.

You can prepare the subzi with soya bean, soy  chunks and soy granules too.

Soya bean subzi

PANEER

Paneer is made out of milk.  It can be prepared at home very easily.  what you need is milk, vinegar or lime juice. Home made paneer is always good.  See the videos in YouTube:  Paneer 1,  Paneer 2   &  Paneer 3

PALAK PANEER

Palak paneer is a nice combination with phulkas, roti. It is a mild gravy subzi made out of paneer puree and fresh paneer.  I even prefer to eat with rice as I love palak/spinach  with rice and curd.  It is a very easy preparation with tomatoes, onion etc. Home made paneer is always good than the store bought one.   I have already uploaded in YouTube how to make (chowli leafy vegetable) keerai paneer subzi. Instead of chowli,  here  I have used paneer.

• Spinach is a rich source of vitamin A and reduces the risk of eye diseases, like night blindness, itching eyes and eye ulcers. Components like beta carotene, lutein, xanthenes and zeaxanthin act as strong antioxidants and protect the eyes from the harsh effects of UV rays, further lowering the chances of cataract formation and are all beneficial for maintaining overall good eyesight.
• Spinach is also rich in potassium and low in sodium. The former is known to lower the blood pressure while the latter is known for increasing it. Therefore, spinach, included in a regular diet brings the blood pressure down to normal levels. The amount of folate present in spinach also reduces hypertension, relaxes blood vessels and maintains a proper blood flow.

 Paneer is a good source of nutrients,protein and calcium which helps in building strong bones.

The combination of these two items make the dish very tasty and healthy.

Palak Paneer

PETHE KI KHEER

I never used to like sweet items in my childhood.  I was a fan of all spicy items and never used to leave a chance whenever I get it.  After my marriage, I started eating sweets little bit and now I crave for them immediately after my lunch or dinner.  My mother in law and my husband eats lots of sweets and she also makes a variety of sweets.  Staying with her more than 18 years, I have become crazy  now for sweets.

One of my friend who shared this recipe with me said that you taste this, will remember me for ever.  I had kept the Pethe in the fridge for a long time,somehow I could not make it.  Recently, I decided that I must finish it off with this recipe now.  Tell you it was fantastic.  Thanks to my dear friend for this lovely recipe.  It is very simple and easy to make.

You must be familiar with the Agra ki pethe.  Pethe is prepared with white pumpkin (ashgourd) and sugar. You can also use the matured white pumpkin for making the kheer if you cannot get the pethe.

Pethe ki Kheer

SPICY WHITE WATANA CURRY

Spicy white watana curry (white dried peas) is a good combination with roti, chapati etc.  It is a curry made like the other normal curries with black chana, kabuli chana etc.  We can also make ragada with this peas for ragada pattice.

watch youtube: spicy white watana curry 

RAGADA PATTICE

Ragada pattice is a famous Mumbai Chaat dish.  Whenever you eat paani puri, dahi puri, bhel etc. this item is also available in the stall  with the masalas in it topped with tomato, onion, the puris or sev etc. which is mouth watering. The  It is made out of aloo pattice and the gravy is made with  white watana (dried white peas).  It is a nice snack item in the evening you can serve hot.

Ragada pattice

DILL RICE, DILL PULAO, SUVA RICE, SUVA PULAO, SHEPUCHE BHAATH

I never used to like the smell of this herb/weed till such time one of my neighbour shared the subzi made out of this which I liked it.  Since then, I made it a point that atleast once in a month, I buy this.  Must tell   you that I am the only person who eat this subzi at home but I enjoy making this for myself and sharing with my office colleague.

Today, I was not in a mood to eat roti,  so I decided to make this pulao/rice for myself which was appreciated by my office colleagues.  Hope you all will enjoy this.