Saturday, December 28, 2019

10 Best New Year's Eve Recipes


Hello, food lovers! So, the New Year is almost here and you all must be pretty excited for the New Year’s Eve Party! We have an easy and delicious food options to share with you all which can be prepared in less than half an hour.

Here’s a collection of some easy and delicious 10 Vegetarian and Vegan Appetizers, Smoothies, Desserts and Buddha Bowls to make your New Year's Eve special. Hope you all have a wonderful New Year ahead! 🎉❤️




Here’s a collection of 10 easy and delicious Vegetarian and Vegan Appetizers, Smoothies, Desserts and Buddha Bowls to make your New Year's Eve special.





10 Best New Year's Eve Recipes





1. Sautéed Broccoli with Bell Peppers 

Sautéed Broccoli with Bell Peppers is an incredibly appetizing and delicious side dish that goes well with steamed rice or a vegetable platter. This colorful side dish is perfect for holidays and New Year's Eve party!!

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Sautéed Broccoli with Bell Peppers


2. Sautéed Broccoli and Carrots

Sautéed Broccoli and Carrots is a crispy and crunchy vegetable which will definitely surprise you! It’s a party in your mouth with lot of explosions. A perfect vegan dish that gets ready in less than 15 minutes. It fills you up quickly and tastes best with noodles, steamed rice or a vegetable platter.


Sautéed Broccoli and Carrots


3. Stuffed Japanese Aubergine

Stuffed Japanese Aubergine are filled with the delicious mixture of ginger, garlic, tomatoes, aubergine and a host of spices! This dish not only look beautiful but taste amazingly good! You can serve them as an appetizer or as a side dish.


Stuffed Japanese Aubergine


4. Mango Blueberry Smoothie

Mango Blueberry Smoothie is a simple, healthy rich dessert which will wake up your taste-buds and gives you instant energy. This is my go-to smoothie recipe, and is vegan and gluten free. It's perfect for guests who like smoothies.

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Mango Blueberry Smoothie


5. Tropical Sunshine Smoothie

Tropical Sunshine Smoothie is refreshing, healthy, breakfast and quick enough for a dessert. This delicious smoothie can be made in less than 5 minutes. It's luscious, creamy texture and has a wonderful flavor. All you need is blender, your favorite fruits and milk and it's ready. And, a great smoothie for parties!

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Tropical Sunshine Smoothie


6. Vibrant Vegan Buddha Bowl

Vibrant Vegan Buddha Bowl is packed with grains, nutrients and tons of veggies to fuel your body and mind. This fast and easy salad come together in just 10 minutes. It's exciting blend of flavors, textures and colors will keep you wanting more! This recipe is completely vegan and gluten-free. Perfect for guests who like salads or buddha bowls.


Vibrant Vegan Buddha Bowl


7. Rainbow Buddha Bowl

Rainbow Buddha Bowl is a satisfying bowl of goodness, filled with cooked rice, boiled red beans, blanched broccoli, roasted bell peppers and sliced cucumber. I combined this with the almond butter lime dressing to give it a touch of sweetness and it just turned out perfect! It's perfect for guests who want to try out something different in the New Year's Eve Party!

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Rainbow Buddha Bowl


8. Warm Fudge Brownie with Vanilla Ice-Cream

Starting a warm and cozy weekend with a plate of Warm Fudge Brownie with Vanilla Ice-Cream topped with some chocolate sauce. It’s super refreshing, has a crisp aroma and is among the world’s most tempting treats. It's a great dessert for holidays and parties.



Warm Fudge Brownie with Vanilla Ice-cream


9. Paneer Nugget Casserole

Paneer Nugget Casserole is a healthy, quick and easy side dish that combines the meaty texture of soya nuggets and paneer, studded with capsicum, tomatoes and peas, and, flavored with a medley of aromatic herbs and spices. Great dish to eat with breads or tortillas.



Paneer Nugget Casserole


10. Paneer Tikka

Paneer Tikka is an authentic Indian dish made from chunks of paneer and vegetables marinated in yogurt and spices, skewered and grilled to perfection! It's a perfect starter for any barbecue or New Year's Eve party!

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Paneer Tikka



These are my 10 Best New Year's Eve Recipes, let me know in the comments section below which is one is your favorite recipe?

Whether you liked Appetizers, Smoothies, Desserts or Buddha Bowls?
Also, which one or more party snacker you'll make at your New Year's Eve party? 💖

Wish you and your family a joyful, bright, prosperous, and happiest New Year ahead! 🥳
Cheers to 2020 🎉🥂


Wednesday, October 23, 2019

STIR-FRY PEPPERS AND PANEER

An Indo - Chinese dish that is inspired with Asian sauces using Indian ingredients, stir-fry peppers and paneer are one of my favorites.

Nothing can cure your evening hunger better than this quick and easy batch of stir-fry peppers and paneer.


Whenever I don't feel like cooking or spending an hour in a kitchen I always make a small snack for myself. Last weekend, I made a batch of stir fry peppers and paneer. It's a 15 minutes recipe. I was so surprised when I tried this easy, quick vegetarian snack. It turned out really delicious. It's my perfect go-to recipe. It can be served as a starter or a nice main course dish if you have a big enough bowl. It's colorful and loaded with fresh tastes. It's an incredibly appetizing and a delicious side dish that goes well with steamed rice, vegetable platter or any of your favorite dish.

This snack is quick and easy to make and sure to wake up your sleepy taste buds. You can also make this recipe on a lazy weekend or for thanksgiving. It's a great party appetizer to serve your guests. The paneer in the recipe provides with a lot of protein and calcium and the crunchy bright colored bell pepper provides with a lot of vitamins, folate and antioxidants.

It's an Indo - Chinese dish, inspired with Asian sauces using Indian ingredients. It's quite an easy dish to make. You just need 3 veggies and few ingredients to make this delicious starter. If you don't have the Indian spices available near you, add salt and pepper and it'll taste exactly the same. I added the green bell pepper in this dish. Feel free to use your favorite bell pepper. You can add any of your favorite veggies in the snack, so just be creative and surprise yourself!!

Do try these lightly fried onions, pepper and paneer cubes mixed with Indian spices. Drizzle some red tomato sauce, vinegar and/or lime juice and you'll love it! I totally adore the combination of peppers and paneer. They add crunch, color and sweet flavor to the meal. I'm sure you'll love it too!!


STIR-FRY PEPPERS AND PANEER


Serves : 3-4 People
Preparation time : 5 minutes
Cooking time : 15 minutes
Author: The Food Root


INGREDIENTS 


250 grams - Indian cottage cheese (paneer), cut them into 1/2 inch cubes
2 medium size - Bell peppers or capsicum, cut them into  1 inch square pieces
2 medium size - Onions, sliced
2 tablespoon - Olive oil
1/2 inch - ginger, peeled (grated)
5-6 - garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 green chillies, chopped
1 teaspoon - Salt or as per taste
1/4 teaspoon - Turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon - Red chili powder
3/4 teaspoon - Coriander powder
1 tablespoon - Vinegar
1 tablespoon - Red tomato sauce
1 tablespoon - Lime juice (optional)
chopped coriander leaves


METHOD


1. Heat olive oil or butter in a non-stick skillet. Add grated ginger followed by chopped garlic cloves over medium to high heat. Cook for 40-50 seconds.

2. Add a sliced onion and sauté it for 3-4 minutes.

3. Add all the spices - salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder and coriander powder. Mix it well.

4. Next, add capsicum and chopped green chillis and toss it. Stir occasionally for 3-4 minutes on high/medium flame.

5. Add Paneer cubes and reduce the heat of the skillet. Toss it for 2-3 minutes. 

6. Drizzle some red tomato sauce, vinegar and/or lime juice. Stir fry to combine!

7. Garnish them with chopped coriander leaves and transfer immediately to a serving bowl. Serve it hot!


NOTES


1. If you don't have the Indian spices available near you, add salt and pepper and it'll taste exactly the same.

2. Feel free to use your favorite bell pepper in the dish.

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Rasmalai Recipe - How To Make Rasmalai Recipe - Diwali Dessert Recipe


Rasmalai is a classic rich dessert, consists of the delicate flattened cheese balls cooked in a sugar syrup and dipped in flavoured thickened milk (rabri).



Easy Homemade Rasmalai Recipe for Diwali topped with nuts and decorated with diyas and flowers.



Diwali is in full swing! Around this time of the year, everyone is in festive mood and so are we! Festivals like these are time to connect, share moments, make memories, with your loved ones and are based around eating. And, eating with friends and family are indeed the moments we want to cherish every time. The Food Root, wishes everyone a wonderful diwali filled with with love, laughter, and good-food.

Diwali festivities calls for home decor, shopping and lots of sweets. Today, I have an easy and delicious dessert to share with you which can be prepared in an hour. So, lighten up your homes with diyas and flowers and make one of the delicious festive dessert recipe - Rasmalai.



How To Make Rasmalai Recipe



Rasmalai is both creamy and comforting, exactly what i’m craving now. It has a nutty flavour and have a beautiful colour. Rasmalai is soft, smooth and spongy and melt in mouth completely. My kitchen smells like a heavenly bliss when i made this and i’m already looking forward to making it again.

Rasmalai is an easy homemade recipe. It's bit time-consuming since they are so many parts but if you make strain paneer (chenna) and flavored thickened milk (rabri) together, you'll be able to pace yourself.



Delicate rasmalai cheese balls topped with cardamoms and pistachios.



Choose your Rasmalai ingredients to make this delicious recipe. Ingredients like milk, cornflour, lime-juice, sugar, and nuts are needed to make this yummilicious dessert. You need to prepare strain paneer (chenna) and sugar syrup and dip rasmalai balls in the sugar syrup. After squeezing the balls you need to make the flavored thickened milk (rabri) and add the balls into it and serve it with saffron strands and crushed cardamoms on top of it. This dessert takes about 6 hours to freeze or preferably overnight.

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Enjoy and have a wonderful diwali!🎉🎈
Much Love!





Rasmalai Recipe : How To Make Rasmalai Recipe (Diwali Dessert Recipe)



Serves : 6 People
Refrigeration time : 5-6 hours
Cooking time : 1 hour
Author: The Food Root
Rasmalai Calories : 188 (1 piece)



INGREDIENTS


For strain paneer/cheese (chenna)


4 cups cow’s milk
2 tablespoon lime juice or vinegar
2 tablespoon cornflour
1/2 cup water


For Sugar Syrup


4 cups water
1 cup sugar


For the Rabri (Flavored Thickened Milk)


4 cups milk
1/4 cup sugar
few strands of saffron
5-6 crushed pistachios
5-6 crushed cardamoms


METHOD


For strain paneer/cheese (chenna)


1. Pour 4 cups of cow’s milk in a saucepan and bring it to boil over medium heat. Switch off the flame and add 1/2 cup of water, so that the milk cool down to the room temperature.

2. After 5 minutes, add lime juice and stir the milk slowly till it’s completely curdled. Using a strainer get rid of excess water and collect the paneer/cheese (chenna) in the muslin cloth. Keep it aside for 20 minutes.

3. Start kneading the strain paneer/cheese (chenna) to get a smooth dough for 8-10 minutes or until it starts leaving oil.

4. Add cornflour in the chenna so that it soak extra moisture and let it rest for 10 more minutes.

5. Gently flatten the chenna to get 10-12 smooth balls and keep it aside.


Sugar Syrup


1. For the sugar syrup, combine 4 cups of water and 1 cup of sugar, in a pan, and let it to boil until the sugar dissolves, about 4 minutes.

2. Dip the rasmalai balls into the prepared syrup and and let it boil for 12-15 minutes and turn off the flame and you will see that balls have got spongy, fluffy and double in size. Now, let it cool down to room temperature for some time.

3. Squeeze the dumpling balls to remove extra sugar syrup and transfer it into the flavoured thickened milk (rabri).


Rabri (Flavoured Thickened Milk)


1. Heat 4 cups of milk in another pan and bring it to boil. Once it comes to boil, lower down.

2. After, 15 minutes when the milk slowly starts to thicken, add 1/4 cup of sugar, soaked saffron, crushed pistachios and cardamoms, and, continue stirring over medium heat. Turn off the flame and let it cool down.

3. After 10 minutes, transfer the balls into the flavoured thickened milk (rabri) and freeze well or refrigerate for 5-6 hours.

4. Pour them into serving bowls and top it up with saffron strands and crushed cardamoms.


NOTES


1. Keep extra lime ready with you, in case the milk doesn't curdle.

2. You can curdle the milk with both lemon and vinegar.

3. If possible, use cow’s milk to make rasmalai balls as it will softer their texture.


Monday, October 14, 2019

DIY DIWALI DECOR IDEAS

Diwali is round the corner. It's the time of the year when people decorate their houses with diyas, candles and tiny string lights which adds unique glitter and charm. Here are some effortless ways to jazz up those little corners of your home. These simple decors will make your home glow with glitters and lights. Have fun doing these simple DIY decor projects. They'll certainly add an oomph factor to the decoration of your home.

Here are some 5 fun, easy and inexpensive DIY decor ideas to decorate your home.

1. Goblet Diya


Goblet diya, with a glass upside down and a tea light at the top.

Materials required
  • Wine Glasses
  • Fresh or fake flowers
  • Decorative tray
  • Tea Light / Diya
We all have wine glasses in our homes. The idea is to use them as the candle stand this season. We will going to fill up the goblet of these glasses with fresh or fake flowers, whatever available. Then flip the glass upside down and place them on a decorative tray. To add on that festive element, place a tea light at the top and lit it up. They'll definitely add that glam factor to your Diwali decor.



2. Floating Candles


Floating candles in a deep vessel, filled half with water, rose petals, marigolds and tea lights.


Materials required
  • A large vessel
  • Flowers
  • Tea light / Diya
Take a wide mouth bowl or a serving platter of your choice - glass, steel, brass and filled it half with water. Add in some rose petals or marigolds to give it a festive element. Complete the arrangement by placing a small floating oil lamps or a tea light candles and lit it up. It gives a pleasant looks to the surrounding at the coffee table or the pooja ghar.


3. Mason Jar Lanterns


Mason Jar with embellishments and an LED tea light inside them.


Materials required
  • Mason Jar
  • Embellishments (Glitters, beads, sequins or colored gems)
  • Tea light or LED tea light
Mason Jar are really trendy these days. There are endless ways to decorate them. Arrange the mason jars and fill them with glitters, beads, sequins or colored gems. Then put a tea light inside it and lit it up. You can also use a LED tea light. It makes a beautiful centerpiece for a coffee table or any corner of your room.


4. CD Tea-Lights


Old CD's decorated with embellishments and placed an LED tea light on top of it.


Materials required
  • CD's
  • Embellishments (Glitters, beads, sequins or colored gems)
  • Tea light holder
  • Tea light / Diya
  • Craft Glue 
We all have a mountain of old CD's sitting at home. The idea is to recycle those CD's and create a beautiful candle holder out of them. Get the your favorite embellishments from any local market and add sparkles on your Diwali decor. Start by sticking a tea light holder in the centre of the CD and then apply the glue on the flat surface of the glass bead and press it firmly against the CD and decorate it in whatever way you like. Now place a tea light into the tea light holder and lit it up. It step up the sparkle game.



5. Diwali Flags and Banners

DIY Glitter Diwali Flags and Banners

Materials required
  • Decorative glitter paper in two different shades
  • Punching Machine
  • Scissor
  • Twine
  • Pencil
  • Ruler
  • Craft Glue
Take a decorative glitter paper and measure out a rectangle (6 inches wide and 8 inches long) and cut it out. Now using a ruler and pencil (find the middle mark) go up all the way to find the tip of the triangle and draw the line from that mark to corner of each sides. Cut the triangle. Repeat the step until you collect the required number of flags. Now look around for any other glitter paper and make letters with them. Apply glue and stick the letters on the flags. Once you're done, punch the holes at the two corners of these flags. String them, so the twine goes front to back into the right hand hole and back to the front on the left. Keep doing that that until you are done with whole of the banner. You can hang it anywhere on your wall.

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DIY DIWALI DECOR IDEAS


We hope you light up your home with these awesome and innovative DIY hacks. Do try them and let us know how it turned out for you!

Much love!



Friday, October 11, 2019

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2019 Sale


Amazon Great Indian Festival 2019 Sale : Price cuts on OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, iPhone XR, Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Samsung Galaxy Note 10Samsung Galaxy M30s and wide range of smartphones at a very attractive prices.



Latest technology, at great prices! Shop at Amazon Great Indian Festival 2019 Sale between 13th October to 17th October.


Latest technology, at great prices! Shop at Amazon Great Indian Festival 2019 Sale between 13th October to 17th October. This festive sale will have offer on wide range of smartphones, laptops, headphones, TV’s, and other electronic items. It will also list, free screen replacement, no-cost EMIs and exchange offers. ICICI Bank users will also get 10 percent instant discount on both debit and credit cards during the sales.


Amazon Great Indian Festival 2019 Sale


This Amazon Festive Sale is a one-stop destination for all your festive shopping needs. These are some of the smartphones which you can buy on very attractive prices.

1. OnePlus 7

OnePlus 7, with Snapdragon 855 SoC, 6 GB RAM, 128 GB storage and gorgeous AMOLED Display will get discount of Rs. 3,000 on MRP Rs. 32,999.

2. OnePlus 7 Pro

OnePlus 7 Pro which comes with a 90 Hz refresh rate screen and a beautiful QHD+ display will get discount of Rs. 4,000 on MRP Rs. 48,999.

3. iPhone XR

iPhone XR will be listed at an effective price of Rs. 44,999 which is substantially lower than the launch price and seems like a great offer during the Great Indian Festival Sale.

4. Samsung Galaxy Note 9

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is also reportedly up for sale starting at Rs 42,999, down from its original price of 73,600.

5. Samsung Galaxy Note 10

Samsung Galaxy Note 10, a true flagship smartphone with an impossibly thin design will be available with an exchange offer of Rs. 6,000 extra on your any old smartphone which makes it a great deal on this festive season. This smartphone will sell for Rs. 69,999 (MRP Rs. 75,000)

6. Samsung Galaxy M30s

GalaxyM30s the budget smartphone from Samsung comes with flagship 48MP AI triple rear camera, stunning 6.4” Super AMOLED Display, monster like performance, and monstrous 6000 mAh battery will be available at Rs. 13,999. (MRP Rs.15,550)


There are other smartphones which you can also check out like Redmi 7A which will be available at very affordable price of Rs. 4,999. Samsung Galaxy M30 will sell at Rs. 9,999. Mi A3 best mid-range Android one smartphone will go on sale for Rs. 12,999. Samsung Bestselling A series Smartphones Galaxy A50 Rs. 18,990, Galaxy A50s Rs. 22,999 and Galaxy A30s Rs. 16,999 are some of the great deals to check out.

There is a great opportunity for ICICI Bank debit and credit card users as they are eligible to get 10 percent instant discount on every purchase.

Saturday, October 5, 2019

Warm Fudge Brownie With Vanilla Ice-Cream


Hot sizzling brownie with vanilla ice-cream topped with some chocolate sauce.



Starting a warm and cozy weekend with a plate of warm fudge brownie with vanilla ice-cream topped with some chocolate sauce. It’s super refreshing, has a crisp aroma and is among the world’s most tempting treats. It has a natural sweetness and is a light substitute for rich dessert.

Indulge in this warm fudge brownie without any guilt made from ingredients like dark chocolate, butter, milk, flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, salt, vanilla essence and walnuts. It’s an easy dessert recipe which can be made in less than 45 minutes.



Hot sizzling brownie with vanilla ice-cream topped with some chocolate sauce. The sweet nutty flavour and the rustic texture is sure to satisfy all your sweet cravings.



Brownies are always a fun dessert. They are perfect for anytime of the year. I couldn’t believe I never made brownies before. This is the first time i’m making it and i’m so happy. It's a classic dessert that never goes out of style.

It has some surprising deliciously flavours. The sweet nutty flavour and rustic texture is sure to satisfy all your sweet cravings. This dessert is rich, moist, creamy, fudgy and melt in mouth completely. The nuts and the chocolate sauce gives the great flavour to the palate.


Brownies are a classic and a fun dessert and are perfect for anytime of the year. This dessert is rich, moist, creamy, fudgy and melt in mouth completely.



Combine all the ingredients together and whisk everything together, until it is totally blended and pan lined with parchment paper and bake it on 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Let it cool for 10 minutes. Then, put the scoop of vanilla ice cream on a warm fudge brownie and drizzle chocolate sauce over it and enjoy with a cup of coffee or cold drink. Hope you all enjoy!

Check out my other posts on easy and yummy dessert recipes like - Dry Fruit Custard, Pistachio Ice-Cream and Shahi Tukda.


Hot Sizzling Brownie With Vanilla Ice-Cream




Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
Serves: 4-5 people
Author: The Food Root



Ingredients



100 grams Dark chocolate
7-8 tbsp Butter
1 cup Milk
1 cup Powdered sugar
1/4 cup All purpose flour
1/2 tsp Baking powder
1/2 tsp Salt
1 tsp Vanilla essence
6-8 Walnuts, crushed
1 scoop Vanilla ice cream
Chocolate sauce


Direction



1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Meanwhile, grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter and line it with parchment paper. Brush another layer of butter over the parchment paper and grease it again and set it aside.

3. Take a small bowl and melt dark chocolate and butter and pour it into a large mixing bowl. Add milk, salt, vanilla essence, and sift powdered sugar, baking powder, all purpose flour and whisk everything together, until it is totally blended.

4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and add crushed walnuts over the mixture and bake it for 25-30 minutes.

5. Gently peel off the parchment paper. Let the brownies cool completely, for about 10 minutes in the pan before slicing them into squares.

6. Take out the serving plate and put the scoop of vanilla ice cream on a warm fudge brownie and drizzle some chocolate sauce, if desired.



How To Make Chocolate Sauce



Ingredients



1 tbsp butter
1 cup milk
1/2 cup chocolate chips
2 tbsp heavy cream


Direction



Add butter, milk and chocolate chips in a bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. Then, add heavy cream and microwave for another 10 seconds, and stir to get a smooth chocolate sauce.


Friday, September 27, 2019

Restaurant Style Malai Kofta Recipe


Malai Kofta is a North Indian dish originated from the Mughlai cuisine. This dish is buttery rich, soft and sweet in taste. It goes well with naan or steamed rice.



Malai Kofta is a North Indian dish originated from the Mughlai cuisine. This dish is buttery rich, soft and sweet in taste. It goes well with naan or steamed rice.



Malai means heavy cream and Kofta refers to the paneer (cottage cheese) khoya balls. It’s a rich dish perfect for parties and special occasions. Malai Kofta is a quick and easy main dish that can be prepared in less than 30 minutes.

This dish is such a hit at all Indian restaurants. There is nothing better than trying out this yummy restaurant style malai kofta recipe. It's one of the best vegetarian punjabi recipes.

My Mother recently surprised us with this dish. It's already been made twice this week at our home. The moment I looked at this dish, I couldn't resist taking the picture for my blog and post it for you guys. I'm super duper excited to share the recipe with you all. I tried this recipe and it came perfect like restaurant style. It is mainly served for lunch and dinner with naan and steamed rice.



Malai means heavy cream and Kofta refers to the paneer (cottage cheese) khoya balls. It’s a rich dish perfect for parties and special occasions.



The stuffing of koftas are made from mashed khoya, grated paneer (cottage cheese), mashed potato and nuts. Then they are deep fried into hot oil. When the koftas are ready they are gently dipped into rich gravy. This gravy is made from onion, tomatoes and indian spices. It's butterly and bright yellow in color. Malai Kofta is mostly sweet in taste but i always try to tame it a bit.

It's one of the easy malai kofta recipe. The recipe is wonderfully rich, hope you guys love it. Please, let me know in the comments below!

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Malai Kofta Recipe



Serves : 4 People
Preparation time : 15 minutes
Total time : 30 minutes
Author : The Food Root



Ingredients


For gravy

2 tablespoons, butter
1/2 inch long, ginger, grated
4-5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 teaspoon, salt or as per taste
3/4 teaspoon, cumin powder
1/4 teaspoon, red chilli powder
1/4 teaspoon, turmeric powder
1/4 teaspoon, garam masala
3/4 teaspoon, coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon, sugar
2 green chillies, chopped
1/2 cup, water
1/2 cup, milk
1/4 cup, fresh cream
1/2 cup, khoya


For kofta

Oil for deep frying
1 cup or 100 gram, grated cottage cheese
1/2 cup or 50 gram, mashed khoya
1 mashed potato
2 tablespoons, corn flour
1/2 teaspoon, salt
1/2 teaspoon, garam masala
1/2 cup, cashews and raisins, chopped


Method


1. Heat butter in a pan, add ginger and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant. Add chopped onion, cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Next add chopped tomatoes and cook for another 3-4 minutes or so.

2. Then add salt, cumin powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, coriander powder, sugar and chopped green chilli. Mix everything well. Stir it nicely and cook them on low flame.

3. Add 1/2 cup of water, 1/2 cup of milk, 1/4 cup of fresh cream and 1/2 cup of khoya into the pan and stir occasionally, or for 6-7 minutes.

4. Next, to make kofta, we will take grated cottage cheese, mashed khoya, mashed potato, corn flour, salt, garam masala, chopped cashews, raisins in a bowl. Mix well and knead them into a dough and divide the mixture into the smooth balls.

5. While shaping the balls for koftas, heat the oil in a pan for deep-frying them. Once the oil is hot, dip koftas gently into the hot oil.

6. Once it’s browned from the one side, flip it over and do the same, and place it on the tissue paper.

7. Dip koftas into the gravy just 5-10 minutes before serving and enjoy!


Notes


* You can also stuff kofta with grated paneer, mashed potato and nuts and not add khoya into it but I recommend to add khoya in the koftas as it bring more creaminess and sweet texture in the recipe.



Monday, August 26, 2019

Sautéed Broccoli And Carrots


Heat up your pan and get ready to dig in to the best sautéed broccoli and carrots recipe that goes well with noodles, steamed rice or a vegetable platter.



Sautéed broccoli and carrots is a colourful and delicious side dish. It's super simple and super easy to make. It's one of our family’s favourite meals recipe.


This dish is a crispy and crunchy which will definitely surprise you! It’s a party in your mouth with lot of explosions. A perfect vegan dish for anytime of the day and gets ready in less than 15 minutes.

Sautéed broccoli and carrots is a colourful and delicious side dish. It's super simple and super easy to make. I make these sautéed vegetables recipe so often at our house, as my family love this recipe. I make this dish with carrots, broccoli and bell peppers as these are my favorite vegetables.

Broccoli is the best of all the cruciferous vegetables. It can be eaten raw, but blanching it in boiling water helps it give to a more crisp-tender texture. It protect your body from various diseases. It is rich in dietary fiber, minerals, nutrients and antioxidants. t’s a rich source of Vitamin A, K, C and many other minerals.

Carrots are the versatile vegetable and can be used in various dishes. It has a crunchy texture and a sweet taste. It comes in red, orange and yellow color which is due to pigments. Carotene makes the carrot orange and anthocyanin makes it bit yellow and red. They are rich in Vitamin A, B8, C, L, Folate, Potassium, Iron, Copper and Manganese.

Bell Peppers gives colorful, crispy, crunchy, sweet and salty flavour to the recipe. It comes in three colors - green, red and yellow. You can use pepper of any colour in the dish. They are an excellent source of vitamin A and C and are also a good source of dietary fibre, vitamin E, B6 and folate.

I typically serve this comfort meal as a side dish but you can serve it as an easy appetizer. It is a nutrient dense meal, so tender and tasty which fills you up quickly and tastes best with noodles, steamed rice or a vegetable platter.



Sautéed broccoli and carrots is a beautiful blend of broccoli and carrots. I totally adore the combination of these beautiful veggies, just stir-fry them and enjoy!



How To Make Stir-Fry Vegetables?


It requires basic ingredients you likely have on hand like -  broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, olive oil, a splash of vinegar and flavourful herbs and spices.

1. Add harder veggies first, followed by softer veggies.
2. Only cook the veggies until they’re tender and crisp, but do not overlook them.
3. Feel free to substitute your favourite veggies.
4. Add your choice of flavourful herbs and spices.
5. Add your choice of sauces or condiments, which add flavour boost to your food, and make it savoury, sweet or spicy.
6. Extra virgin olive oil is perfect for sautéing vegetables but in case you don’t have olive oil in hand, you can use butter.

This recipe is a beautiful blend of carrots, broccoli and bell peppers. I totally adore the combination of these beautiful veggies. I'm a great fan of these veggies, but feel free to substitute your favourite veggies. You can control your spice level according to your taste preferences and requirements.

I love making this recipe a lot. It has so much flavours and textures. It tastes best when vinegar and cayenne powder is added, and is served hot.


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Sautéed broccoli and carrots is a perfect vegan dish for anytime of the day and gets ready in less than 15 minutes. It’s a party in your mouth with lot of explosions.



To prepare this yummy dish, first blanch broccoli in hot water then drain them into the bowl of cold water and strain them again and keep it aside for some time. Next, heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat, and add carrots and stir-fry them for 3 minutes or until they are tender. Add bell peppers, stir-fry for 2 minutes but do not overcook. Add the broccoli and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute. Then add cayenne powder and stir-fry for 1 minute. Season with salt to taste and sauté them for 2 more minutes. Drizzle vinegar and sauté for 1-2 minutes and enjoy.

Make it exciting, but not bland or boring. Add your favourite veggies and condiments and your kids will love it!

Check out my other post on easy and yummy stir-fry recipe - Sautéed Broccoli with Bell Peppers and enjoy!!


Sautéed Broccoli and Carrots



Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Serves: 3 people
Author: The Food Root


Ingredients



1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or butter
2 large carrots (cut them into thin strips)
1 medium broccoli florets  (300 grams)
1 medium bell pepper (Remove the seeds and cut 1/4 inch slice off)
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 tsp salt or as per taste
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1 tsp rice vinegar


Method



1. Bring in a large pot of water to boil. Meanwhile, fill a bowl with a cold water preferably with ice cubes in it. Set it aside. When the water is boiling, add 1/2 tbsp of salt and broccoli florets. After 3 minutes, remove the broccoli with a slotted spoon or drain the florets in a colander. Now plunge them into the bowl of cold water and after 1 minute, strain them again.

2. In a pan, heat 1 tbsp of virgin olive oil or butter. Reduce to low medium heat, when the oil is hot enough, add carrots and sauté approximately for 3 minutes or until they are tender.

3. Then, add bell peppers, and stir well for 2 minutes or until they are tender, but do not overcook.

4. Add the broccoli and toss it for 2 minutes.

5. Next, add garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute.

6. Season to taste with salt and cayenne powder and stir well for 1 minute.

7. Drizzle vinegar and continue to stir-fry about 2 minutes. Serve Sautéed Broccoli And Carrots and enjoy!


Notes



1. In addition to the florets, the broccoli stems are edible. The stems work well in a stir fry recipes but make sure to peel the skin and cut them into thin circular shape.

2. You can drizzle any sauce you want like - soy sauce, miso sauce or barbecue sauce to enhance the flavour of the meal.

3. You can add lemon and this will enrich your recipe.


* Keep it simple and find vegetables you actually enjoy eating, and try Sautéed Broccoli and Carrots and let me know how you like it!!

Thursday, August 8, 2019

Mango Blueberry Smoothie



Mango Blueberry Smoothie is a simple, healthy rich dessert which will wake up your taste-buds and gives you instant energy. This is my go-to smoothie recipe, and is vegan and gluten free.



Mango Blueberry Smoothie is a simple, healthy rich dessert which will wake up your taste-buds and give you instant energy.



Since summer in India doesn’t seem to end anytime soon, indulge in this delicious mango blueberry smoothie. It’s full of natural fruit flavours and sweetness. It's a delicious and healthy way to start off a day, and the flavours that comes out from the drink is absolutely delightful.

This 7-ingredient recipe is totally refreshing for a hot summer day and is topped with finely chopped nuts. It’s creamy but light, and loaded with rich flavors and fresh fruits.

This blueberry mango smoothie is one of my favorites ever and is perfect for summer. It's a perfect breakfast smoothie for busy mornings and helps in maintaining good health.

This smoothie is high in fibre, potassium and a powerhouse of antioxidants. It’s full of vitamins and minerals, and has a quality source of protein which helps you feel full for hours.



This is a perfect breakfast smoothie for busy mornings and helps in maintaining good health.



Mango season would be totally deprived of it glory if you don't try this delicious mango berry smoothie. It is packed with nutrients and fresh seasonal fruits. You should definitely try this before the mangoes vanish from the market.

Mangoes are a versatile and an interesting fruit. You can add them in slushies, cakes, ice-creams, salads, smoothiesdipspickles, or sweet-dishes. Though, I don't love mango so much but I love adding them in smoothies.

I've also added 1/2 cup of fresh blueberries. They are a popular summer treat which gives a fresh and crisp flavor to the smoothie. Blueberries are packed with various health benefits, and can make the smoothie more wholesome and nutritious, and, it's texture is extremely surprising.

After a bit of trial and error, I used some of the most healthful smoothie ingredients like -

Fruits - Mango, Blueberries
Thickener - Greek yogurt, Ice cubes (optional)
Liquid base - Almond milk, Water (optional)
Flavoring - Vanilla extract, Honey
Protein and Fats - Nuts and seeds for toppings

Toss the ingredients in, blend and you are all set! It’s super easy, super light, super refreshing and a very healthy smoothie recipe.

Hope you love this healthy breakfast smoothie recipe. Let me know in the comment section below!
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IF YOU LOVED THIS RECIPE, YOU'LL DEFINITELY LOVE:


TROPICAL SMOOTHIE



The tropical flavors of this sunshine smoothie is refreshing and loaded with amazing flavors and fresh fruits.. This delicious smoothie can be made in less than 5 minutes.



MANGO BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE




Serves : 2 People
Preparation time : 5 minutes
Total time : 5 minutes
Author : The Food Root

Ingredients


2 fresh ripe mangoes
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup plain or greek yoghurt
1/2 cup almond milk
1 teaspoon, vanilla extract
2-3 tbsp water (optional)
1 tsp honey or maple syrup
3-4 pieces crushed ice (optional)


Garnish with your choice of fruits, nuts and seeds.

I added -
2 almonds, crushed
2 walnuts, crushed
2 pistachios, crushed
1 tbsp, pomegranate seeds
1 tbsp, cantaloupe seeds

Method


1. Peel the mangoes & cut them into small pieces.

2. In a blender, combine mango chunks, blueberries, greek yogurt, almond milk, vanilla extract and water. Blend for 2-3 minutes, until smooth.

3. Add a little sweetener - honey or maple syrup, if you like.

4. Add crushed ice and blend again for 2-3 minutes.

5. Pour the mango blueberry smoothie in a bowl and garnish with your favourite toppings like fruits, nuts and seeds. Serve fresh and enjoy! 


Notes


1. If you want to keep your smoothie vegan, you can use coconut, hemp, soy or almond milk else you can also use the nonfat milk.

2. If you prefer a thicker consistency, use less liquid. If you prefer a thinner consistency, add a little more liquid.

3. You can also add frozen fruits or add crushed ice to make your smoothie slightly slushy.

Saturday, June 22, 2019

Raw Mango Pickle Recipe


Mangoes are such a versatile and an interesting fruit. You can add them in smoothies, dips, or simply make pickles. This is the best side-dish and add a boost of nutrition to any meal! Mango pickle, also known as achar, is super easy to prepare and has complex flavors. It’s a tangy condiment that adds an extra zing to every meal.


Raw Mango Pickle is made with raw mangoes and flavoured with Indian spices. Achar or pickle is a great condiment which you will find in almost every Indian households. You can also make it spicy or mild to suit your taste by adjusting the amount of spices.



We always ate homemade pickles made by our mother as we don’t like the pickles that are sold outside in markets and you never know about the quality of ingredients they are using in their pickles. Also, we try to avoid high sodium products so we love homemade pickles and it’s very easy to make your own pickle instead of buying them at the store.

Raw Mango Pickle is made with raw mangoes and flavoured with Indian spices. Achar or pickle is a great condiment which you will find in almost every Indian households. You can also make it spicy or mild to suit your taste by adjusting the amount of spices.

Yesterday, Mom made these raw mango pickle for us. It was so yummy and healthy as she didn’t use any oil in it! She made these in small batches. If you want to make the pickle last, make sure you store the pickle jar in the refrigerator and use it within 2-3 days, as we are not using any oil in it.



This is a 5 ingredient pickle and get ready in less than 5 minutes. It is then kept in warm place for 6-8 hours, till the mangoes soften a bit, then this simple homemade pickles is ready. Make sure you store this in the refrigerator and use this within 2-3 days as we are not adding any oil in this pickle recipe!



This is a 5 ingredients pickle recipe and gets ready in less than 5 minutes. It is then kept in warm place for 6-8 hours, till the mangoes soften a bit, then this simple homemade pickles is ready. Make sure you store this in the refrigerator and use this within 2-3 days. You can add a spoonful of oil if you want.

I’ll also share the traditional recipe of mango pickle, where you add the mustard oil and other spices and can use the mango pickle for a year or two, but I like this particular raw mango pickle recipe a lot as it’s very easy to prepare, and it's vegan and gluten-free too! Hope you love the recipe too! Let me know in the comment section below!


Raw Mango Pickle Recipe |  Aam ka aachar



Serves : 3-4 people
Preparation time : 5 minutes
Total time : 10 minutes
Author : The Food Root



Ingredients



2 raw mangoes
1/4 tsp red chili powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp salt


Method



1. Rinse the raw mangoes, dry them with a clean cloth. Cut them into small pieces and set them aside.

2. Add all the chopped raw mangoes into a dry bowl or a jar and add all the 5 spices - red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and salt, and, mix well.

3. Close the lid and keep the jar or bowl in a warm place for a 6-8 hours, till the mangoes soften a bit and become tender. Make sure you store this in the refrigerator and use this within 2-3 days.

4. Instant raw mango pickle is ready to serve with roti or parantha or with dal-rice!


Notes



1. Make sure you store this pickle recipe in the refrigerator and use it within 2-3 days as it doesn't have any oil in it.

2. We don't add the oil in this raw mango pickle recipe but you can add a spoonful of oil if you want.


Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Raw Mango Chutney | How To Make Raw Mango Chutney?


Raw mangoes had made their entry and it’s the best time to use them in this season. Mom made this delicious Launji recipe for us, which is a staple in every Indian households in hot summer days! If you haven’t tried it yet, you absolutely must. It’s insanely tasty and mostly eaten in the summertime.



Raw mango chutney is a classic sweet, salty, spicy and sour chutney made with raw mangoes, flavored with Indian spices and sugar.



Raw mango chutney or aam ki launji is a classic sweet, salty, spicy and sour chutney made with raw mangoes, flavored with Indian spices and sugar. It is one summer essential chutney made in almost all Indian households. This recipe is made from season’s favorite fruit and will drool you for sure. It’s a very easy recipe to prepare, and, does not require too much of effort or prior preparation and makes a perfect accompaniment for light and flavorful dishes.



Aam ki launji is an easy recipe to prepare, does not require too much of effort or prior preparation and makes a perfect accompaniment for light and flavorful dishes.




I love raw mango recipes and launji is one of my favorite current dip. It is very handy on busy and quick mornings, and, goes well with paranthas and purees. Consuming raw mangoes are a good way to beat the heat. They are a good source of vitamin A and C and are great for digestion. If you'll make launji in large quantity, you can store it in the refrigerator and use it for at least 1 month.



HOW TO MAKE RAW MANGO CHUTNEY



The unique flavor of this chutney comes from the mango skin. I love the texture of the fruit as it is slightly sour and acidic. Also, it gets the spectacular flavor from the cumin seeds and mustard seeds. This adds a nice and mild aroma in the recipe. To avoid the sugar intake, you can also use a piece of jaggery in this recipe.



It's a summer chutney made with raw mango, spices, sugar and sauteed till the raw mangoes starts to soften. It can be stored for at least a month.



You can peel the raw mango but we like to add them along with the skin as it contains more nutrients than the actual fruit. I'd just recommend you to wash the raw mangoes properly before you add them in the recipe.

The raw mango chutney recipe is very simple. First, heat the oil, fry the cumin seeds and mustard seeds for 1 or 2 minutes until they splutter, then add a pinch of asafoetida, and add mango pieces in the pan and saute them. Next, add the basic Indian spices, then stir to combine. Add sugar and water in the pan and cover with a lid for some time till the raw mangoes starts to soften. And, it's done! Once the launji cools down, it can be stored in the refrigerator for at least a week, and if you made this in bulk, you can store for at least a month.

Hope you make this wonderful recipe and enjoy with your family. This will surely transport you to a different world altogether. It’s extremely delicious, neither too spicy, nor too sour. I highly recommend this, it’s pure bliss!



RAW MANGO CHUTNEY



Serves : 3-4 people
Preparation time : 10 minutes
Cooking time : 18-20 minutes
Author : The Food Root

Ingredients


2 raw mangoes
2 tbsp oil
pinch of asafoetida
1/4 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1/4 tsp coriander powder
1/4 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp salt
3-4 tbsp sugar or jaggery
1/2 cup water


Method


1. Wash the raw green mangoes, cut them into small pieces. Set them aside.

2. In a pan, heat the oil, then add cumin seeds and mustard seeds, stir over low heat, until they just start to pop, and sauté for 1-2 minutes on medium heat. When the seeds starts spluttering, add a pinch of asafoetida and sauté for 1-2 minutes on low heat.

3. Add the raw mango pieces in the pan and sauté for 4-5 minutes. Next, add spices; salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder and coriander powder, then stir to combine.

4. Add sugar and water, mix it well. Then cook them on a low flame and lower the heat, covering it with the lid and let it cook for at least 6-7 minutes, till the raw mangoes starts to soften. Stir occasionally.

5. When mango pieces starts to soften, increase the heat, let it simmer for another minute so the chutney thickens slightly, add garam masala and stir to combine.

6. Remove the pan from the heat and allow it to cool. The chutney or the dip will thickens more as it will cool down.

7. Store it in the air tight container and preserve it in the refrigerator. Serve it with Indian meals and enjoy the raw mango chutney with paranthas and purees or anything you like!

Notes


1. We don't peel the raw mangoes, but if you want to peel them, you surely can.

2. To avoid the sugar intake you can also use a piece of jaggery in this recipe.