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Mustard Fish Curry

deepsrecipes cooking bengali fish curry


Mustard Fish curry is a popular Bengali dish.(West Bengal is a state in Eastern India.)You get this recipe online ,so what is new in this? Let's check.

Bengali cuisine uses the strong flavor of mustard oil in most of their recipes.I know,many of us may not like the flavor.So here,we are not using mustard oil,instead,adding yellow mustard paste to vegetable oil.Also we are adding a paste of mustard seeds with coconut,same as Bengali fish curry recipe.

Ingredients
Fish - any fish-250 g
Yellow mustard paste- 1 tsp
Onion- 1 big (chopped into small pieces)
Ginger- chopped-1 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder-
Red chilly powder-
Salt-
Whole spice powder or Garam masala- 1/2 tsp
Green chilly- slit-4 nos
Grated Coconut- 1/2 cup
Vinegar- 1 tsp
Hot water- 1cup

For Tampering
Shallots- 2 nos chopped
Dry red chilly- 2 nos
Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
How To Prepare this Mustard Fish Curry
1.Clean fish with salt and vinegar.
2. Marinate fish with  turmeric powder,some whole spice powder,salt and chilly powder .Keep aside for 15 minutes.
3.In a heavy bottom skillet,add some vegetable oil.Add 1 tsp of yellow mustard paste and some turmeric powder.This is to flavor the oil,in which we are preparing the fish.
4.Add chopped onion,green chillies,ginger chopped and salt to this oil.Saute well.
5.Add marinated fish to the same  oil and allow it to get fried lightly.
6.Now add some chilly powder,a bit more salt and hot water to this and cook the fish well.Add in a tsp of vinegar for tartness.
7. Blend grated coconut with 1 tsp mustard seeds and turmeric powder.
8. Add in the coconut paste to the gravy and mix well.Allow it to start boil .
9.Tamper the curry with mustard seeds,dry red chilly and curry leaves.
10.Serve hot with rice or Chapati.









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Gujiya Recipe

Wishing all Indians a very Happy Holi...

I really like Indian sweet Gujiya.This sweet is a must delicacy on Holi day.So why not we try this gujiya today?

deepsrecipes Gujiya and Happy holi

As always,this is an easy version of the traditional recipe.One thing that is guaranteed is the taste.We are using coconut ,Kalonji and dry fruits as the filling.

Ingredients

For the filling 
Cashew nuts
Raisins
Almonds
Dry Apricots
Kalonji/Black seeds(Nigella sativa)
Coconut dry/fresh -grated finely
Cardamom Powder- /2 tsp
Powdered sugar- 4 tbsp
Mix all ingredients as shown in the picture below.
Filling itself is so tasty and so try not to devour it off before we actually proceed with Gujiya recipe.!!

For the outer layer
All purpose flour- 1/4 cup
Wheat flour- 1/4 cup
Ghee- 1tsp
Salt- a pinch
Yogurt- 2 tbsp
Mix all ingredients and make a dough as we make for Chapati/Poori.

How to prepare Gujiya??

First make a small poori and spoon some filling to the center ,As in the figure below.
Now fold this carefully as into semi circle.Pleat the edges and seal it.You can use a fork to give the exact design.
Heat oil and (medium high heat)deep fry Gujiyas.


ENJOY!!!

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Green Peas Pulao





Mattar Pulao
Here is one Quick and Easy Recipe for lunch or dinner.
To prepare this Indian Pulao, You require

Good Quality Basmati Rice- 1 1/2 cups
Ginger Paste-1 tsp
Onion - 1 small chopped
Green Chilly Paste -  1 tsp
Garam Masala Crushed -with Cinnamon as main ingredient.
Fresh Green Peas boiled- 1/2 cup

Salt - to taste
Olive oil- 1 tbsp

fresh Mint leaves paste- 1 tbsp (optional)- You can use fresh coriander leaves too.

Method of preparation of Peas Pulao
Step1
Boil Rice until almost done. Do not cook it well.
Step 2

Boil Green peas with a little bit salt using very little water until well done.
Step 3.
Heat oil in a sauce pan. Add onion,ginger paste,green chilly paste and saute well. Add garam masala.
Add the cooked peas and mix well.
Add half cooked rice and salt.Finally add mint(puthina)paste and mix well with out breaking the rice.
Now close this with a lid and allow it to cook until rice is well done and all the flavors get assimilated.

Serve with raitha.

Peas Pulav




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Mint Paneer Tikka

Homemade Mint Paneer Tikka recipe

Homemade Mint Paneer Tikka recipe

Paneer or Cottage Cheese is a fresh cheese common in South Asian Cuisine.Mint Paneer tikka is so delicious and healthy.Traditionally,Tikkas are grilled in a tandoor and the dish is thereafter served hot.
Here,to make Paneer tikka,I used Table top Grill,which gives almost same texture to the tikka as it is made in tandoor.We can even use grilling pan,on stove top.
Philips Grill
Table Top Grill
Ingredients
Paneer- 200 g
Ginger Garlic Paste-1-2 tsp
Carom seeds(ajwain)-1 tsp
Mint leaves -a handful
Kasuri Methi( Dried Fenugreek Leaves)- 1 -2 tsp 
Bell peppers,Onion Rings-
Salt- to taste
Yogurt-1/2 cup
Red chilly powder- 2-3 tsp
Chaat Masala(I used,Sindhi Biriyani Masala,it was what available at home :-) gives the same restaurant paneer tikka taste).
Method Of Preparation
For Marinade
Make a paste with all the ingredients except paneer.
Cut Paneer into thick square/rectangle pieces .
Paneer or Cottage cheese
Apply the marinade and keep this refrigerated for at least 1/2 an hour.

Grill and serve hot. We can also serve this as a starter/appetizer.


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Simple Lunch recipe-Phulka with Vegetable curry

healthy vegetable Lunch recipe
Phulka with Veg Curry-
Simple phulka with vegetable curry.What's new in it? Yes,I know. But,today's curry is a little bit different from the usual veg curry. It's thick with a variety of vegetables and packed with nutrition.We are serving this with Phulka and kheer/payasam as dessert.
Recipe for Phulka (Indian Flat Bread) is available in the following link.


Trust me,this combination when served hot, is really mind blowing and this is definitely  my son's favorite lunch.

Since phulka recipe is already there,let's check what's the little twist in veg curry.

Ingredients for Veg.Curry
Violet cabbage- 1/2 piece
Onion-1 medium
Carrot-1-2 nos
Bell pepper- 1 big
Green Peas (Mattar)- 1/2 cup
Thick Coconut milk- 4 tbsp
Red chilly powder - 1/2 tsp
Garam Masala powder with coriander powder- 2 tsp
Mint leaves-
salt-
Turmeric powder- 
Method Of Preparation
Chop all vegetables-Cut carrot in to cubes.
Now Stir fry everything in Olive oil.
Close the lid and allow it to cook.If needed,add 1/2 cup of water.
When the veggies are half cooked ,add salt and all the spices.
Again close the lid and cook until done.It will take hardly five minutes to cook .
Finally add some coocnut milk and serve hot with Phulkas or any bread of your choice.

For the desert recipe that I have served along with this, please check out..
ENJOY..!

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Mango Pudding


Today is 15th August 2013.67th Independence day for the countries INDIA & Pakistan.

Deepsrecipes wishes all , a very Happy Independence Day 2013:
Celebrate this great day with a simple dessert ,CHINA GRASS MANGO PUDDING.
China grass mango pudding
Mango Pudding
Wishing you all an independent, peaceful & better days ahead.
Ingredients:
Milk-4 cups
China grass (AGAR AGAR)- 1 cup (10 gms)
Mango - 2 nos
Cream - 2 tbsp
Sugar- 1 cup
 Vanilla Essence- 1 tsp
Biscuit crumbs- 1-2 cups

Method Of Preparation
Boil Milk .Cut china grass into very small pieces using scissors. Add these pieces into the milk and boil until china grass melts.
Stir the boiled milk well so that china grass dissolves completely. Sieve this mix to remove any undissolved china grass.
After cooling the milk,add vanilla essence and cream.
Blend/whisk this mix well until frothy.

Arrange biscuit crumbs as the first layer in the pudding dish.

Now arrange mango slices and strawberries(if you like).

Now pour in the whole milk mixture .

Finally Arrange Mango slices evenly on top.
Refrigerate this for 2 hours or until the pudding sets.
Cut into your preferred shape and serve as an elegant,mild & delicious dessert.
A must try recipe.It is easy to make,smooth and satisfying.

* Agar agar (China Grass) is a replacement for gelatin.It is available in any super market.







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Chicken Dry fry

Easy and oil less Dry chicken



This recipe is an easy Chicken dry fry with only 2 tsp oil.
Ingredients
Chicken -500 g
Ginger-garlic paste-2tsp
Red chilly powder-3tsp
Coriander powder-1tsp
Pepper Powder-1 tsp
Coriander leaves-
Soy sauce- 1 tbsp
Tomato sauce- 1-2 tsp
Cinnamon and Clove powder- 1 tsp
Salt - to taste
Method Of Preparation
Marinate chicken with all the ingredients.
In a pan add 2 tsp oil.Add chicken and cook until done.No need to add any water.
Once all the water that has come from the chicken is absorbed and the chicken is done,add coriander leaves and more pepper powder according to your taste.
Serve with fried rice or any kind of bread.






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Chicken Cafreal







Chicken cafreal is a Goan recipe. This dish is greenish brown in color.Here I have not followed the exact recipe,innovated to get more taste.Please try out and comment.
Ingredients
Chicken -1 full chicken cut into medium sized pieces.
Onion- 2big cut into rings
Salt and sugar.
Oil- 1 tbsp for grilling
Marinade
Garlic-ginger paste-1 tbsp
Coriander-1/2 bunch
Tamarind paste-or Vinegar-2 tbsp
Green Chillies-4 no
Pepper corns- 1 tbsp
Coriander powder- 1 tbsp (Optional-not in the original recipe)
Garam Masala-1 -2 tsp
Method of preparation

1. Make a cafreal marinade and marinate the chicken for 4 hours.
for the marinade
 Grind all the ingredients under marinade.
This will give you a green color paste.Use chicken stock if needed.Coat the chicken with marinade and salt.Keep refrigerated for 4 hours.
Grilling
In the original recipe,they cook the chicken by pouring hot oil on to it,periodically.But I used just 1 tbsp oil in a grill pan.First add chicken to the oil .After 5 minutes add onion rings and turn the pieces.
Cook it well after closing with the lid.Turn the chicken ,at intervals,also add more onion to it.
Let it cook until it turns to greenish black in color.




Add french fries into this if you prefer,and mix well.Serve with Bread or rice.
ENJOY!!!!




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Pepper Gobi

cauliflower grilled in pepper and soya sauce

Pepper Gobi is a grilled fry made from cauliflower in pepper and soy sauce.
Very delicious and healthy.Cauliflower has got great nutritional value as it contains high amount of folate, vitamin C and dietary fiber.
 Ingredients
Cauliflower florets-Big pieces
Garlic chopped-2-3 cloves
Ginger-garlic paste-2tsp
Onion-1 big no
Corn flower-2 tbsp
Pepper-1 tbsp
Soy sauce-1 -2 tsp
Salt-to taste
Parsley leaves-
Method Of Preparation
1.Clean the florets under running water.Then dip them for 6-8 minutes in boiling water after adding salt and 1/2 tsp vinegar to the water.Drain.

2. Marinate with ginger garlic paste,salt,pepper,soy sauce and cornflower  with out adding water.

3.Grill it on a grill pan after adding very little oil.
When it's almost done,add onion and garlic chopped ;more pepper and soy sauce if you prefer.

ENJOY healthy pepper Gobi with  Fried rice.



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Beef Fry

Kerala beef fry-beef ularth recipe

This recipe is very Indian,delicious and flavorful.
Lean Beef is said to be very healthy; high in iron,protein and B-complex vitamins.
This recipe uses very less oil.Beef supplies abundant amount of key nutrients needed for us especially children.
Kerala beef ularth  is a must try dish when ever you get a chance.This is the same recipe;I had acquired from an expert cook and family friend.
Well,those who don't eat beef,please ignore this post.
INGREDIENTS
Beef-250 g
Whole Garam masala-powdered
Ginger-garlic paste-1tbsp
Onion-1 no
Shallots -8-10 nos
Curry leaves-
Chilly powder-1-2 tbsp(as per your taste)
Salt-
Turmeric-1/2 tsp
Coriander powder-2tbsp
Meat Masala powder-1 tbsp
Coconut -grated/pieces if available
Mix all the ingredients with the beef (mixing with the hands is the best for this)
Now in a pressure cooker,pour in 2 tsp oil(preferably coconut oil)and add the mix.
Add 1/4 cup water if needed,but normally water is not needed at all.
Cook until well done.(8-10 whistles)
Now in a frying pan,add 1 tbsp oil,lightly fry the cooked beef until you get the desired color.
If you are frying longer ,it will turn into really yummy dark brownish.
ENJOY...This mouth watering,tasty dry fry with any kind of bread or rice.






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Prawns and mango curry recipe

prawns and mango curry recipe,kerala special recipes
Prawns are the tastiest sea food according to me.Easy to cook,hardly needs 3-4 minutes cooking time.Though toasted prawns are really divine,today,sharing a yummy curry with Prawns which can be served with chapati/rice.
For a simple prawns Manchurian recipe check out here.
Ingredients
Prawns-500g
Garlic paste-1/2tsp
Mustard seeds-1 tsp
Fenugreek seeds-1tsp
Raw Mango-1 no
Shallots-8-10 nos
Coriander leaves-
Curry leaves-
Garlic -1 clove
Salt and pepper
Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
Dry red Chilly-4 nos
Coconut oil-2tsp
Grated coconut-1 cup
salt-to taste
Kokum-2 nos soaked in water-(discard the water after soaking)-OPTIONAL
Method of preparation
1.Marinate Prawns with salt,pepper and garlic paste.
2.In a sauce pan ,heat 1 tsp oil and add mustard and fenugreek seeds.When it starts to splutter,add dry red chilies,shallots,1 garlic clove,salt,pepper,curry leaves and turmeric powder.
After 2 minutes add in the coconut and fry it for a while.
Now grind it to a fine paste and this is the masala paste for this tangy, mouth watering curry.
3.Add enough water to the masala paste,salt and mango pieces along with prawns and simmer.
(add kokum at this stage)
4.Curry will start boiling and in 3-4 minutes prawns will get cooked.
5.Drizzle 1 tsp coconut oil on top and garnish with coriander leaves.
ENJOY!!!!!!









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One pot meal recipe


vegetable Pulao with soya chunks,Indian pulao

This is an Indian Pulao with soya chunks.Really easy to make and with less oil too.For those who crave for biriyani,this one is for you: You can have this less oil pulao with out guilt.Replace rice with Pearl Barley for a healthier treat.
Mixing shallow fried soya chunks make this rich in protein. Soya chunks are so yummy,so,I prefer it as a side dish along with this the pulao rather than mixing it into the rice..

Here are the stuffs you need for making this wonderful dish.
1.Basmati rice/Pearl Barley-1cup
2.Mixed vegetables of your choice-(Potato,carrot,Beet root,beans,cauliflower,peas)-1cup
3.Yoghurt-2tbsp
4.Oil-1tsp
5.Ghee-1tsp
6.Coriander leaves,Mint leaves-
7.Fried Onion-(Optional.But it adds the flavor)-2 tbsp
(Croutons- 1/2 cups-optional)
8.Sugar-a pinch
9.Onion-1small chopped
10.Ginger garlic and green chillly paste-1-2 tsp
11.Salt ,pepper-
12.Soya chunks-1/2 cup
(Chilli garlic sause-1tbsp)
13.Biriyani Masala/Garam masala
14.Fried raisins and cashew nuts
Method of preparation
Soak rice for 10 minutes,wash and drain.
In a big non stick pot,add 1 tsp oil and saute ginger garlic and green chilly paste.Now add the rice and fry it for a minute.Add all the cut vegetables,salt and biriyani masala/garam masala.
Now add the leaves ,yoghurt,salt,pepper powder and sugar.Add 31/2 cups of water .Add some fried onion and croutons into this ,close the lid and cook the rice until done.
When  the rice along with all the vegetables is cooked together,add the 1 tsp ghee and some more fried onion along with leaves.

Soak soy chunks in water. Squeeze off the absorbed water and repeat the soaking process 2-3 times.
This is to remove the unpleasant smell from the soy chunks.
Now marinate dry (water should be squeezed off well from the chunks)soy with salt,pepper and chilly garlic sauce.
high fiber and protein soya chunks
Now in another pan ,shallow fry this using very little oil.
Shallow Fried soya
Mix this along with the rice or serve as a side dish.
Garnish with croutons,raisins and cashew nuts.
ENJOY with Raita/Yoghurt salad.










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Masala Chicken

masala chicken is a spicy kerala recipe

Masala Chicken is a special recipe from deepsrecipes.Here we are preparing a masala which gives all the taste to the curry.This masala is closely related to the dry masala that Tribal people make and carry with them when they travel from one place to another in the forest.Once they get any animal they mix the masala and cook it right away.But the taste is so authentic and lip smacking.
But this recipe is just a trial from deepsrecipes.We can make the masala beforehand and can store it refrigerated.
So try this and enjoy the juicy,spicy chicken! Don't forget to comment here.!!
Ingredients
Chicken-500 g 
For the Special masala-
Onion-2big
Ginger-1 small piece
Garlic-4-5 cloves
Tomato-1 big
Coriander dry seeds-1tbsp
Red chilly dry-8-9 no
Pepper corns-1 tsp
Salt-to taste
Curry leaves-
Fry all these ingredients in 1 tbsp oil.Grind it into a fine paste.
Coat the chicken with the masala.

Pour 1/2 cup water and cook well in a nonstick pan.Stir occasionally.
Cook until all the water dries up and then pour some oil and lightly fry it.

ENJOY!!!

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Sardine Fry

Fish fry kerala sardine fry
Sardine Fry

If you ask me,Sardines are the most tastiest fish.Here I am going to share a very simple but exotic recipe for fish fry.You can use any fish but best with Sardines.Health Benefits of Sardines include:
  • Good source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids.Thus reduces the risk of Cardiovascular diseases and protects heart.Also Omega-3 fatty acids prevent a type of Cancer. 
  • Good source of Iron.
  • Good source of B vitamins
  • Bones provide Calcium.
  • Small Sardine's are healthier since they don't have much accumulated toxins in it.
More than any of these ,Sardines are extremely delicious.
So,lets make a crispy fish fry with a special masala mix.
Ingredients
Sardines-500 g
Kashmiri Red Chilly-8-10 nos(you can use normal dry red chilly/Chilli powder also,but Kashmiri chilly gives a  real fire red color  and also less spicy)
Shallots -4 no
Garlic-2 big cloves
Salt-Taste
Curry Leaves-4-5 no
Method Of Preparation
1.Fry Dry chilly s  and Shallots in oil.
2.Grind together all ingredients except the fish.
3.Marinate fish in this masala.keep aside for at least 1/2 hour.
4.On a non stick pan,or grill pan,fry marinated Sardines in 2 tsp oil.
We are using only very little oil,so cooking method also prevents the accumulation of unhealthy fats.
Try this mouth watering fish fry .
EAT HEALTHY---LIVE HEALTHY.



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Palak Paratha(Spinach Bread)

Spinach Paratha


India is famous for its varieties of flat breads called Chapatis or Parathas.We can make this in many ways.Here I am showing a very simple version of Spinach Paratha.This is similar to Spinach pie.
Ingredients
Whole wheat flour-2 cups
Warm water-2 tbsp
Salt
Spinach leaves-1 bunch
Coriander powder-1tsp
Cumin Powder(Optional)-1/2 tsp
Method Of Preparation
1. Boil water after adding some salt.Wash the spinach leaves and when water starts boiling ,add spinach into this and turn off the heat.
After 2 minutes take spinach from the water and allow it to cool.
2. Make a smooth paste with spinach,add in the coriander and cumin powders,mix well.
3. Make a smooth chapati dough with Wheat flour,salt,spinach paste and warm water.Add the water only if it is needed.
Now make small balls from the dough and roll it flat into Parathas.
Place it over a skillet and cook on both sides.Add butter as needed.
Serve it with Paneer Butter Masala.Recipe here.
ENJOY!


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Wheat Balls (Laddoo)

India...Is a Multi cultural society with many celebrations...Festivals...And  Laddoo is an integral part of any Festival.

So here is a simple recipe for Wheat Laddu/Laddoo.This is a healthy Laddoo for kids especially.
This recipe contains  wheat flour and nuts with some butter and sugar.Replace butter with low fat margarine and sugar with Jaggery/sugar substitute .Then this can be a completely healthy snack.
So here we go..
Ingredients



Wheat flour (atta)- 2 cups
Sugar-Powdered-1 cup
Almonds-1/2 cup
Milk-2 tbsp
Butter/Margarine- 2-3 tbsp
Cardamom-2 nos

Method Of Preparation 
1.Heat a non stick pan and dry fry wheat for 3-5 minutes until light brown.
2.Now add the butter/margarine and mix well with a spatula.Butter should coat all the wheat flour nicely and let this fry for 3-4 minutes.Now a nice aroma emerges.

3.Add in the powdered sugar.Sugar has been powdered along with whole cardamoms.
Mix really well.
4.Now add milk little by little and mix until it turns smooth.Allow it to cook well.
5.Add in chopped nuts.

And mix well.
6.When its warm mix it well with hands.

7.Make balls and coat with powdered sugar.

ENJOY  delicious nutritious Laddoos!!!!
















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Egg Puff

This is my 100th blog post..One full year passed by..And this culinary journey continues ...
Thanks to each and every one in my new blog world and social networking ...It's a real pleasure to share my recipes with you all.

EGG PUFF..Everyone may have childhood memories connected with this snack? 
Try this one at home,it's super simple and can be a good tea time snack.
Serve hot egg puffs straight from the oven when your kids come back after school,what else can they ask for?Vegetarians,substitute egg with veg filling.So here is the recipe.
Ingredients
For the filling
Eggs-3nos (Boiled)
Onion-2 big
Chilly powder-1tsp
Pepper powder-1 tsp
Salt-to taste
Meat masala powder-1 tsp
For the outer layer-Puff pastry sheets
Method
1.Boil eggs.Cut them into half and sprinkle salt and pepper.
2.Saute chopped onion in 1 tsp oil.Add the powders and cook well.


3.Now preheat the oven at 230 degrees.
4.Take one puff pastry sheet.Keep the filling at the middle and fold it in the shape of an egg puff.

5.Bake for 25-30 minutes or until it turns golden brown.
Delicious egg puffs ready in no time..ENJOY!!














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