Yummy Masoor Daal

Ingredients

1 1/2 teacups uncooked masoor dal

1cup chopped palak

1 cup chopped coriander

1 chopped onion

1 tsp cumin seeds

2 tsp amchur powder

1 chopped tomato

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

3/4 tsp red chilli powder

1 tsp garam masala powder

3 tbsp ghee

salt to taste

To be ground into a paste

6 cloves garlic

6 green chillies

1"piece ginger

Directions

1. Soak dal in two cups of water for an hour.

2. Pressure cook with turmeric powder and salt till two whistles. Open lid when

pressure has reduced and mash with the back of a round ladle. Set aside.

3. Grind garlic, green chillies and ginger to a paste.

4. Heat ghee in a pan. Add cumin seeds and as they begin to change colour, add

onions. Sauté till onions turn light brown.

5. Add tomatoes, red chilli powder,amchur and ground paste. Sauté till tomatoes

are softened.

6. Add palak and coriander leaves and sauté for four to five minutes.

7. Add garam masala powder

8. Add cooked dal and one cup of water. Stir well and bring to a boil.

9. Adjust salt Cook for four to five minutes, stirring continuously.

10.Serve hot with jeera rice.

Tip: for making jeera rice more tasty add 1tsp garam masala to the oil once the

cumin seeds changes color and mix it well with the rice, it changes the whole

taste.

Paneer Masala

Ingredients

3 Tbsp oil
1 Onions sliced
1/2 Can Tomato paste
2 tsp red chilli powder
4 tsp kitchen king masala
1 tsp garam masala
3 tsp chicken tandoori masala
1/2 cup green peas
1 cup cubed green pepper (Capsicum)
1 Cup paneer cubes
1/2 Cup Whipping Cream
1 Cup milk
1/2 tsp garlic paste
1/2 tsp sugar
Salt as per taste

Direction

1. add 1 tbsp oil to the pan add sliced onion, keep stirring untill the onions are
redish. take them off the stove. grind the onions,tomato paste and 1/2 cup cream
in a smooth puree.

2. in the same pan add 2 tbsp oil add the paneer cubes,red chilli powder,garam
masala,1 tsp chicken tandoori masala. Saute for 2 mins then add green pepper
and peas and saute the them till the paneer are bit crispy take them out in a plate .

3. Add the paste of onion& tomato saute for 5 mins then add kitchen king
masala,remaining chicken tandoori masala,garlic and salt to taste.

4.add the paneer and veggi.

5. Add the milk, do not add water as it makes the gravy watery. it should not be
too thick as well as to thin gravy, add more milk if you need.

6. let it cook for a 5-10 mins.

7. at the end add 1/2 tsp sugar and mix it well.

8. ganish it with corainder

serve it with hot paratha or naan.

this is the most simple n quick recipe for paneer masala and yummy too

Chocolate Pie

Ingredients

For Pie Shell

Graham crackers to yield 2 cups crumbs

Chocolate sandwich cookies (white centers removed) to yield 1 1/2 cups crumbs (recommended: Oreo)

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 stick unsalted butter, melted

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

In the bowl of a food processor or blender, process the graham crackers and chocolate cookies to make crumbs.

In a bowl mix together the cookie crumbs, sugar and butter with your hands. Press the mixture evenly into a 9-inch pie pan. (It will seem like an excessive amount of crumbs, but will compress down quite a bit with pressure.) Cover the crust with plastic wrap and top with another 9-inch pan, pressing quite firmly to make a smooth surface. Remove the pan and the plastic wrap from the pressed crust prior to placing it into the preheated oven. Bake the crust for 15 minutes.

Remove the crust from the oven and let cool completely before filling.

Yield: 1 (9-inch) crust

1 package (3 oz.) cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup HERSHEY'S Syrup

1 cup (1/2 pt.)cold whipping cream

1 packaged crumb crust (6 oz.)

Sliced fresh fruit(optional)

Chocolate curls(optional)

1. Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in medium bowl until well blended. Gradually add syrup, beating until smooth. Beat whipping cream until stiff. Carefully fold into chocolate mixture. Pour into crust.

2. Cover; freeze until firm, about 3 hours. Just before serving, garnish with fruit and chocolate curls, if desired. 6 to 8 servings.

Chocolate Chip Cookie

Cookies that my daughter and all my nephews loves it

Ingredients

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

3/4 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup packed light brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 eggs

2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) Chocolate Chips or Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

1 cup chopped nuts(optional)

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375 degree F.(190 degree C)

2. Stir together flour, baking soda and salt. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until creamy. Add eggs; beat well. Gradually add flour mixture, beating well. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts, if desired. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet and place them atleast 1to 2 inch apart.

3. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. About 5 dozen cookies.

If you want to make double chocolate chip cookie Simply add 1/3 cup cocoa to your favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe.

ICE CREAM SANDWICH: Press one small scoop vanilla ice cream between two cookies.

Gingerbread Cookies

Ingredients

3 cups flour

2 teaspoons Ginger, Ground

1 teaspoon Cinnamon, Ground

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg, Ground

1/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup butter, softened

3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1/2 cup molasses

1 egg

Directions

Mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg and salt in large bowl.

Beat butter and brown sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.

Add molasses and egg; beat well. Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until well mixed.

Press dough into a thick flat disk. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness on lightly floured work surface.

Cut into gingerbread men shapes with 5-inch cookie cutter. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges of cookies are set and just begin to brown. Cool on baking sheets 1 to 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

Decorate cooled cookies as desired. Store cookies in airtight container up to 5 days.

Focaccia Bread

Ingredients

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon white sugar

1 tablespoon active dry yeast

3 teaspoon garlic powder

3 cloves garlic chopped

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried parsley

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon italian seasoning

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 cup warm water

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella

3 tablespoon basil pesto

Directions

Pour the warm water in a large mixing bowl. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved.

Add the yeast and gently stir the mixture until the yeast is dissolved.

Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to allow the yeast to become "active."

The mixture will become foamy at the surface and appear cloudy, and, it will begin to release its familiar, "yeasty" aroma.

Add the salt and vegetable oil and stir again to combine the ingredients.

Add garlic powder,chopped garlic,parmesan cheese, oregano, parsley, basil, italian seasoning and black pepper. Mix it well

Add the flour 1 cup at a time and whisk it in until the mixture is smooth

When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic.

Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat with oil.

Cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Punch dough down; place on greased baking sheet. Pat into a 1/2 inch thick rectangle or round which ever shape you like. I tried out round but original shape of it is reactangle.

Brush top with olive oil. Spread the basil pesto on it.

Bake in preheated oven for about 7 mins take it out and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and bake it again for another 7-8 mins or until golden brown.

Serve warm.

Its really Yummy.....

Almond Cookie

Ingredients

2cups of all purpose flour

1 ¼ cup unsalted butter

1 ¼ cup sugar

1tsp baking soda

2tsp vanilla extract

½ cup crushed almonds

½ cup semolina (sooji)

Pinch of salt

sliced almonds for garnish

Directions

• Preheat the oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix the unsalted butter and the sugar in a bowl. Try to use the butter at room temperature.
• In other bowl mix the flour,sooji,baking soda and salt.
• Now add vanila extract and crushed almond to the sugar mixture. When they are well incorporated start adding flour mixture to it slowly and gradually. Mix it up nicely and then take the flour to the flat surface and knead it well.
• Make small balls with hands and press it to make it flat round shape. Place all the cookies on ungreased baking tray and press each sliced almonds on the top.
• Bake them for about 8-10 mins.

Whole Wheat Bread Recipe

Ingredients

3 cups warm water

2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast

1/3 cup honey

4 cups bread flour

3 tablespoons butter, melted

1 tablespoon salt

3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

1.In a large bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and 1/3 cup honey. Add 4 cups white bread flour, and stir to combine. Let set for 30 minutes, or until big and bubbly.

2.Mix in 3 tablespoons melted butter, 1/3 cup honey, and salt. Stir in 3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour,slowly 1 cup at a time. Flour a flat surface and knead with whole wheat flour until not real sticky - just pulling away from the counter, but still sticky to touch. This may take an additional 1 to 2 cups of whole wheat flour.Knead the flour for about 3-4 mins.Place in a greased bowl, turning once to coat the surface of the dough. Cover with a damp cloth to keep it moist. Let rise in a warm place until doubled.

3.Punch down, and divide into 3 loaves. Place in greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pans, and allow to rise until dough has topped the pans by one inch.

4.Bake at preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes; do not overbake. Lightly brush the tops of loaves with 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine when done to prevent crust from getting hard. Remove from the pan and let it cool on the wire rack. Cool completely.