How to Make Quick and Easy Poha Recipe for Breakfast

Poha is easy, light, delicious and most popular Maharashtrian breakfast recipe. Every region has their own version some eat it alone but in some regions it is served with spicy curry. It mainly include flattened rice, onion and potato. Poha is quick, easy and healthy dish to make in breakfast. You can also enjoy it with morning tea.

Other Variations of Poha Recipes which are popular in different regions of India are :-

Indori Poha Recipe
Batata Poha Recipe
Potato Onion Poha Recipe
Usal Poha Recipe

Ingredients for Poha Recipe:-

Cooking Oil - 1½ tbsp
Thick Poha - 2 cups
Chopped Onion - ½ cup
Lemon Juice - 2 tsp
Turmeric Powder - ¼ tsp
Potatoes (boiled and diced ) - ½ cup
Coriander Leaves (chopped) - 2 tbsp
Salt - as per taste
Green Chillies (chopped) - 1 tsp
Curry Leaves (Kadi Patta) - 7-8
Mustard Seeds (Sarso) - 2 tsp
Peanuts - 2 tbsp
Sugar - 1 tbsp

Preparation for Poha Recipe:-

1. Rinse the poha with water thoroughly for 30 sec and leave it for 2 minutes till it softens. You can check poha softness by pressing it with your finger.
2. Now add sugar, salt and turmeric powder and mix it with spoon to avoid any lumps.
3. Roast peanuts in a pan till they become crunchy.

How to make Poha Recipe:-

1. Heat oil in a pan and crackle mustard seeds and then add curry leaves and onion and mix them well.
2. Let onion cook till they become translucent.
3. Next add green chilies, potatoes and little salt and keep stiring on low flame.
4. Now add roasted peanuts, soaked Poha, lemon juice, and few corriander leaves. Mix it well, make sure there are no lumps in poha.
5. Cover and steam the poha for 2 minutes on low flame so that poha absorbs all ingredients.
6. Turn OFF the flame and let the poha remain covered for another 1 minute.
7. Remove the lid and Poha is ready!! Serve hot with tea.

Tips:-
1.  If the poha is too dry, you can sprinkle some water while cooking.
2. If you would like to make it more healthier, you can also add more vegetables like green peas or finely chopped carrot. It also gives a different taste to the dish.
3. Stay close to the stove while cooking poha recipe as it cooks very quickly.

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Aloo Ka Halwa Recipe | How to make Potato Halwa | Fasting Recipe

How to make Aloo Ka Halwa?

Aloo Ka Halwa? You might be thinking of can we make halwa with potatoes as well. Well, "Yes" we can make delicious aloo ka halwa in a very short period of time. Sometimes during fast, we feel to have some sweets but all the sweets are not recommended to eat in fast. So, I thought to share this Aloo Ka Halwa recipe with you all.

Aloo Ka Halwa is a popular and delicious dessert and is usually prepared for the festive season of Navratri. You can also find more fasting recipes on our blog.

Aloo ka halwa can be made with very few ingredients. Let's have a look.

Total Cooking Time - 20 Minutes

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:-

Boiled Potatoes (Peeled) - 5 (Medium sized)

Powdered Sugar- 4 tbsp (1/3 cup)

Cashew nuts- 8 to 10

Raisins- 1 tbsp

Almonds- 1 tbsp

Cardamon powder - 1/3 tbsp

Ghee- 4tsbp

Preparation:-

1. Boil all the potatoes in a pressure cooker. Peel off the skin and mash them properly. Chop the dry fruits finely.

How to Make Aloo Ka Halwa:-

2. Turn on the flame, heat a pan on high flame and add ghee.

3. Reduce the flame to medium and add mashed potatoes.

4. Cook the potato for 10 minutes on medium flame and keep stirring.

5. Once the color slightly changes, add powdered sugar and mix it.

6. Cook it for 2-3 minutes on medium flame until sugar melts.

7. Now add cardamom powder, cashew nuts and mix it well.

8. Cook it for another 5-6 minutes on medium-high flame and keep stirring continuously.

9. Cook it till it turns light brown.

10. Now increase the flame to high and cook it for another minute until halwa turns thick in consistency (Keep stirring continuously).

11. You will see that ghee is separating from aloo ka halwa.

12. Now turn off the flame and Let it cool.

13. Take out in a bowl and garnish with dry fruits. Aloo ka halwa is ready to serve!!

Note: You can use any dry fruits of your choice. Also, you can add milk to the halwa if you want to.

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Restaurant Style Palak Paneer Recipe

Punjabi Palak Paneer Recipe

Palak Paneer is one of the most famous and loved North Indian dishes served in Indian restaurants. It is a very delicious and healthy vegetarian food made up of spinach and paneer. Palak or Spinach is a leafy green vegetable packed with protein, calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, vitamin A and folate. Paneer is rich in proteins and low in calories.

The dish goes very well with Chapatti, Paratha, and Naan. Let me walk you through the recipe.

Ingredients for Palak Paneer-

Spinach leaves(washed)-250 gm

Paneer (cubes)-200 gm

Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp

Green chilli-3

Chopped ginger-1 inch

Garlic cloves -14 to 16

Chopped onion-1 (large)

Chopped tomato-1

Fresh cream or malai -2 tbsp

Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp

Red chili powder-1/2 tsp

Cumin powder-1/2 tsp

Coriander powder-1/2 tsp

Garam masala powder-1/2 tsp

Cooking oil-4 tbsp

Salt to taste

How to make Palak Paneer-

1. Boil spinach leaves in one litre of water and cooks it for 2 minutes, turn off the flame.

2. Drain the water, take out the boiled spinach in a blending jar and keep it aside.

3. Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, green chili, ginger, garlic, and onions. Fry it on medium flame till it turns light brown(2-3 minutes).

4. Add chopped tomato, cook on medium flame till it turns little soft (2-3 minutes). Turn off the flame and let it cool down.

5. Now take out this fried ingredients in the boiled spinach blending jar.

6. Add little water and blend it into a thick smooth paste, keep it aside.

7. Heat oil in the same pan, add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder and cumin powder.

8. Fry it for 20-30 seconds, add the prepared paste, keep stirring.

9. Cover the pan and cook it for 2-3 minutes on low flame.

10. Add fresh cream and paneer cubes, mix it well with gravy.

11. Add garam masala powder and salt to taste, mix it well.

12. Cover the pan and cook it for 2 minutes on low flame, turn off the flame.

13. Garnish with fresh cream and grated paneer. Palak paneer is ready!

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Quick and Easy Bread Pizza Recipe

How to make Bread Pizza - Pizza with bread as a base!

Sometimes when you want to eat a pizza and not in a mood to dine out – that’s when you make this bread pizza. Pieces of bread are topped with pizza sauce, fresh veggies, and cheese cooked in an oven. Kids absolutely love eating this and you will love making this!

This Bread Pizza Recipe is quick and easy to make. It can be had for breakfast or as an evening snack. Kids will love these delicious bread pizzas. I have shown how to make instant pizza using bread. It can also be made without an oven.

Total Cooking Time -

Prep Time: 11-15 minutes

Cook time: 11-15 minutes

Serve: 4

Ingredients for Bread Pizza Recipe-

White bread slices-4

Mozzarella cheese(grated)-100 gm

Onion(chopped)-1

Capsicum(Chopped)-1

Tomato(chopped)-1

Jalapeño-25 gm

Chilli flakes-1/2 tbsp

Mixed herb-1/2 tbsp

Oregano-1/2 tbsp

Schezwan chutney-1 tbsp

Tomato ketchup-2 tbsp

Salt-1/2 tsp or as per taste

How to make Bread Pizza Recipe-

Step 1: Preheat the oven for 15-20 minutes at 180 degrees.

Step 2: Take a bowl, add tomato, jalapeno, onion, and capsicum and combine it.

Step 3: Add chili flakes, mixed herb, oregano, and salt. Mix it properly.

Step 4: In a plate add tomato ketchup, Schezwan chutney, chili flakes and mix it well.

Step 5: Put bread slices on a plate. Spread prepared sauce on each bread slice and place the vegetable mixture over it.

Step 6: Top up with grated cheese and place the slices on a baking tray.

Step 7: Place the baking tray in the preheated oven. Bake it for 12-15 minutes at 180 degrees.

Step 8: Take out the tray from the oven. Take out on a serving plate. Sprinkle little oregano on top. Bread Pizza is ready! Serve hot!

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Mixed Fruit Custard Recipe | How to make Fruit Custard | Fruit Recipes

Summer Special Fruit Custard Recipe

In summers, this mixed fruits custard works very well to keep you cool and fresh. It is a good source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fibers which are beneficial for health. It is easy to prepare at home and loved by children too. Make your children summer vacation awesome by making such delicious food at home. This is a good way of making your children eat multiple fruits at once. Have a look at the mixed fruit custard recipe.

Total Cooking Time -
Prep Time: 31-40 minutes
Cook time: 11-15 minutes
Serve: 4

Ingredients for Fruit Custard-

Vanilla Custard Powder - 3 tbsp
Milk - 2 cups
Banana - 4
Sugar - 4 tbsp
Muskmelon - 1/2 cubed
Plums - 4 cubed
Strawberries - 10-12 halved
Pomegranate - 4 tbsp

How to make mixed fruit custard -

1. Mix custard powder and milk thoroughly until completely smooth and cook on medium gas.

2. Include Sugar and cook until thick. Keep aside to cool and then chill in the refrigerator.

3. Now peel bananas and cut into pieces. Blend bananas, muskmelon, and plums. Pour this mixed fruit mixture into a glass and some chilled custard on top. Place some strawberries along the rim of the glass.

4. Decorate with some strawberries and pomegranate pearls. Mixed Fruit Custard is ready to eat!! Serve chilled.

Note: If you don't have fruits listed here, you can take any other fruits.

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Rice Moong Dal Khichdi Recipe | Simple Khichdi Recipe | Rice Recipes

Rice Moong Dal Khichdi in a Pressure Cooker

Khichdi is one of the healthiest protein-packed dishes made from rice and lentils (dal). It is made all over India in different regions with a different style. It is also known by different names and can be made differently.  It is served with ghee, papad, kadi and pickles or achar.

Rice Moong Dal Khichdi is the simplest food often made in the Indian kitchen. Any kind of Dal - moong dal or Toor dal can also be used in making khichdi. Since moong dal is nutritious, light and easily digestible, it is mostly preferred to make khichdi. Moreover, it is also consumed during times of sickness.

You can also find some other ways of making khichdi like Simple Khichdi Recipe - preferred for babies and sick people, Daliya Khichdi, Oats Khichdi, Toor dal Khichdi, Sabudana Khichdi, Vegetable khichdi recipe and more khichdi recipes.

Total Cooking Time-

Prep time - 5 mins
Cook time - 25 mins
Serving - 2

Ingredients for moong dal khichdi-

Ghee - 1 tbsp
Cumin/jeera - 1/2 tbsp
Curry leaves or bay leaves - 1
Ginger paste - 1 tbsp
Onion - 1
Tomato chopped - 1/2 cup
Red chili powder - 1/2 tbsp
Turmeric - 1/2 tbsp
Green chili slit - 1
Salt - as needed
Rice - 3/4 cup
Moong dal - 3/4 cup
Water - 2 1/2 cups

Preparation: Wash rice and moong dal twice and drain out water completely. Chop onions and tomatoes.

How to make Rice dal Khichdi -

1. Heat ghee in a pressure cooker.

2. Allow cumin seeds to crackle and saute bay leaves.

3. Add ginger paste let it cook until fragrant.

3. Add onions and cook until raw smell goes.

4. Add tomatoes, salt, turmeric powder and mix well.

5. Add chili, red chili powder and cook for 2 mins.

6. Now it's time to add drained rice and moong dal, fry for 3 mins.

7. Pour water and pressure cooker for 2 whistles until water evaporates.

8. Let the cooker cool down and serve Rice dal khichdi with ghee, papad, pickle or kadi.

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