Preparation for the weekend ,...

Today I baked bread

prepared kalonji masala 

and kneaded dough and kept in freeze 

for the weekend 

Friday is busy day for me as I have to plan for the weekend ,so most of the time I do some preparation for the weekend and that's what I did today,sharing some make ahead preparation

dough for paratha /spinach paratha 

had spinach paste in freeze which I had prepared by boiling spinach leaves for 10 mins and then running the leaves through the blender.

In a mixing bowl add two cup wholewheat flour,salt,red chili powder,carom seeds and the spinach paste and knead to a smooth dough if needed add few drops of water and half tsp of oil.once done keep in an air tight in freeze.

For the Kalonji Masala/Bharwa Masala

Ingredient 

cumin seeds one tsp

fennel seeds one tsp

carom seeds one tsp 

nigella seeds one tsp

fenugreek seeds four to six

asafoetida pinch 

Procedure

Dry roast all the ingrdients listed above for five to seven minutes 

let it cool and then run through the blender 

store in air tight box .

this masala can be used to stuff brinjal,ladysfinger,bittergourd or for potatoes

for kalonji masala wale alloo/spiced potatoes with kalonji masala

Ingredient

potato sliced two

onion one chopped

garlic clove grated two

green chili chopped one 

salt as per taste 

kalonji masala one tbsp

red chili powder half tsp

turmeric powder half tsp

coriander powder half tsp 

garam masala powder one fourth tsp

mustard oil one tbsp

asafoetida pinch 

cumin seeds half tsp

Preparation 

mix kalonji masala with salt,red chili powder,turmeric power and coriander powder ,

add few drops of water ,keep aside.

Procedure

heat oil in non stick wok/kadai/pan

once oil is hot add asafoetida followed by cumin seeds and let it splutter

lower the flame and add chopped onion followed by garlic and green chili

keep stirring till onion starts turning brown and add kalonji masala paste 

fry for a minute and the potatoes followed by garam masala powder 

cover and cook till the potatoes are done.

serve warm,tastes best with plain rice and dal,..

that's all friends,wish you all happy weekend

take care and happy blogging.