Monday, February 14, 2011

Khajoor ki Chutney (Spicy Dates sause)

 "Khajoor ki chutney" in english it's called "Spicy dates Sause" (which contains a combination of Dates, Raisins and a very few spices)  Fresh dates is a great source of Vitamin C, it contains little water which supplies energy to our body and play a important role for a good health... You can also preserve this Chutney for some period into the refrigerator. It is very simple to make and tastes relish, yummy and delisious. 


Ingredients: 

6 to 7:  Fresh dates (khajoor) remove seeds and cut into pieces
2 Tbsp: Vinegar
1 tsp Raisins (Kishmish)
1 tsp : garlic 
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1/4 tsp Carom seeds (Ajwain)
1/2 tsp Cumin seeds (zeera) 
1 tsp Olive oil
salt to taste


Method how to prepare chutney:

  • Wash dates nicely remove seeds from them cut into small pieces, Add 2 tablespoon of vinegar in the bowl add washed dates and soak them for a one whole night or 5 to 6 hours.
  • In a hot pan put cumin seeds, Carom seeds (ajwain), garlic and let them little brown for a few seconds.
  • Now add soaked dates with left vinegar into the grinder, add browned spices, red chili powder, cleaned washed raisins and salt, grind them well.
  • If needed add little water for a fine paste.
  •  Add little oil in the pan add chutney and give some heat to it.Store chutney into the glass bowl.
  • At the end, add tsp of olive oil on the top of the chutney.
  • Yummy chutney is ready to serve.. Eat with pleasure....      











Monday, February 7, 2011

Minced Meat (Keema) Aloo Matar

This is recipe of Spicy Mince Meat (Ground Lamb), Green peas and Potato recipe (Keema Aloo matar) I love this recipe, This is a very popular dish in India,very simple to prepare and tastes delicious.





 Ingrediants:

1/2 kg Keema (Minced meat)
1 Onion finely chopped
1 cup Green peas
2 small size Potato
3 to 4 green chilies
half tsp Zeera
1 tsp Ginger Garlic paste
Turmeric powder
Red chili Powder
Gram Masala powder
Coriander Chopped  
Oil
Lime juice
Salt to taste

How to prepare:

  •  Clean Keema and drain access water add red chili powder, Turmeric powder, Ginger garlic paste and Salt to keema mix nicely with your hand and keep aside for marination at least 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Add 2 tbsp Oil in a non-stick pan, add Zeera, chopped Onion and fry till it become light brown add chopped green chili.
  • Add the Potato, Green peas, marinated Keema and mix well. 
  • Only to make a steam add little water and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low , cover with a tight lid. Simmer for 30-40 minutes. Dish should be dry.
  • At the end add gram masala powder and lime juice.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves.
  • Serve with Chapatti, Rice or Bread.