Monday, November 14, 2016

Mohanthal

Ingredients

2 cup Besan
1 cup ghee,melted
1/2 cup milk
11/2 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 tsp cardamom powder
3 tbsp silvered almonds and pistachios for garnishing
1/4 tsp oil

What you need to do

  • In a wide bowl,take besan,1/2 cup ghee and milk.Mix well.Set aside for 45 mins.
  • In a saucepan,take sugar and water and cook till you get 1 string consistency.
  • While the sugar syrup get ready,heat the remaining ghee in a kadhai,add the besan mixture and roast till besan changes color.
  • Add the hot sugar syrup and cardamom powder to this roasted besan and cook the mixture for 3-4 mins till it is little thick and leaves the sides of the pan.
  • Grease a 10 inch plate with oil,pour in the prepared mixture and garnish with almonds and pistachios.Set aside for 2 hours.
  • Cut the mohanthal in desired shapes and serve.
Makes - 30 small squares.

Monday, November 7, 2016

Veggie Pizza

Ingredients

For the dough

1 cup bread flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dry yeast
1 tbsp sugar
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp olive oil

For the pizza sauce

1/2 can tomato sauce
2 tbsp tomato ketchup
1 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tsp freshly ground pepper
4 basil leaves
1 tsp red chili flakes
5 garlic pods,crushed
salt to taste
1 tbsp olive oil

Toppings

1/4 cup onion,sliced
1/4 cup green pepper,sliced
10-15 spinach leaves
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tbsp olive oil

You may add more topping of your choice.

What you need to do

  • Add yeast and sugar in 1/4 cup of water  and microwave for 10 secs.
  • Let the mixture froth.
  • In a wide bowl,mix the bread flour and salt,add the yeast mixture,1 tbsp oil and 1/4 cup of warm water and knead to form a dough.
  • Coat the dough ball with oil and cover the bowl with a cling wrap and set aside for 45 mins.
  • For the sauce,heat oil in a pan,when hot add the garlic,saute for couple of minutes.
  • Add the tomato sauce,ketchup,seasoning,ground pepper,chili flakes,salt and basil leaves.Cover and cook until the sauce is thick but spreadable.
  • After 45 mins,punch the dough and knead for 2 mins.
  • Grease the pizza pan,roll the dough to a thin disk big enough to fit the pizza pan.Use dry flour for dusting.
  • Brush this pizza base lightly with oil and cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 deg F.
  • Spread the sauce on the base ,sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese,then spread the toppings and finally the remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 16 mins.
  • Turn on the low broil and broil for 4 mins. 
  • Switch off the oven.Remove the pizza and let it cool for at least 15 mins before you slice it to serve.
Make one large pizza.

Sunday, November 6, 2016

Tomato soup

Ingredients

8 medium size red roma tomatoes,roughly chopped
1 small yellow onion,chopped
5 garlic pods,crushed
1 medium size carrot,thinly sliced
6-8 sweet basil leaves
1 tsp dry oregano
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp tomato ketchup
1/2 tsp sugar
salt to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp fresh cream (optional)

What you need to do

  • Heat oil in a pan,when hot add the garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes.
  • When the garlic changes color,add the onions and cook them until soft.
  • Then add the tomatoes and carrot,cover and cook until the tomatoes are soft and mushy.
  • Now add the dry spices(pepper,oregano,Italian seasoning) ,basil leaves, salt and sugar.Cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Switch off the flame and let the mixture cool.
  • Pour the mixture in a blender ,add tomato ketchup and 1/2 cup of water and puree until smooth.
  • Heat  butter in a pan,when hot pour the smooth puree and let it simmer until it comes to a boil.
  • Turn off the heat and add the fresh cream.
  • Serve hot/warm with garlic bread or grilled cheese sandwich.
Serves 3-4.

Tomato soup

Ingredients

8 medium size red roma tomatoes,roughly chopped
1 small yellow onion,chopped
5 garlic pods,crushed
1 medium size carrot,thinly sliced
6-8 sweet basil leaves
1 tsp dry oregano
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp tomato ketchup
1/2 tsp sugar
salt to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp fresh cream (optional)

What you need to do

  • Heat oil in a pan,when hot add the garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes.
  • When the garlic changes color,add the onions and cook them until soft.
  • Then add the tomatoes and carrot,cover and cook until the tomatoes are soft and mushy.
  • Now add the dry spices(pepper,oregano,Italian seasoning) ,basil leaves, salt and sugar.Cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Switch off the flame and let the mixture cool.
  • Pour the mixture in a blender ,add tomato ketchup and 1/2 cup of water and puree until smooth.
  • Heat  butter in a pan,when hot pour the smooth puree and let it simmer until it comes to a boil.
  • Turn off the heat and add the fresh cream.
  • Serve hot/warm with garlic bread or grilled cheese sandwich.
Serves 3-4.