Monday, March 21, 2011

Holi thali - Bidari paratha with Aloo gobhi tamatar sabzi and matar paneer

Wish all the Readers of Asan Khana Happy Holi 2011

prepared simple meal of Aloo Gobhi,Matar Paneer and Bidari Paratha for dinner.
recipe of Bidari Paratha blogged here
recipe of Matar Paneer blogged here ,
have followed the second recipe of the post,with few changes -
added kasturi methi once the masala paste was fried
paneer cubes were not shallow fried
recipe of Aloo Gobhi Tamatar Sabzi
recipe source my mom
Preparation time 15 mins
Cooking time 30 mins
Ingredient
Cauliflower one chopped
potato three peeled and chopped
onion two chopped
tomato one chopped
green chili two chopped
garlic clove two chopped
ginger half inch chopped
cumin seeds one tsp
salt as per taste
bay leaves four
green cardamom two crushed
red chili powder half tsp
turmeric powder half tsp
coriander powder one tsp
garam masala one tsp
coriander leaves to garnish
Preparation
keep the chopped cauliflower florets in warm water for 10 mins,drain and keep aside
heat one tsp oil in non stick wok ,add bay leaves and cardamom seeds and lower the flame
add cauliflower florets and potato and fry for 5 to 10 mins
remove from flame and keep aside.
Procedure
In the same wok add one tsp of oil
add cumin seeds and let it splutter
lower the flame and add chopped ginger,garlic and green chili
followed by onion ,keep stirring till the onions turn mushy
add chopped tomato and salt,red chili,turmeric and coriander
once oil is seen along the sides add the fried cauliflower and potato
mix everything together and cover and cook
before serving sprinkle garam masala powder and chopped coriander leaves
let it simmer for five minutes,serve warm.

Holi sweet Ghujia recipe is blogged here
                                       Thats all friends,take care and wish you all Happy Week Ahead,..-)