The Paleo Recipe Book

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Indian Vegetable Recipe - Shahi Paneer Curry



Shahi Paneer Curry


Preparation Time : 5 mins
Cooking Time : 6-8mins
Serves / Makes : 2


Ingredients :


250 gms Paneer (Indian cottage cheese) cut into cubes
Tomato puree : 1 cup
Ginger-garlic paste : 1 tbsp
Red Chilli powder: 1 tsp (for those who like their curries hot add another tsp of chilli powder or put two sliced green chillies in the gravy.
Dalchini (Cinnamon) : stick-half inch
Elaici (Cardamom pods) - 3
Lavang (cloves) - 3
Badi Elaichi - 1 (black cardamom)
Tejpatta (bay leaf) - 1
peppercorns - 4 (kali mirch)
kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves) 1 tsp (optional in case you don't have this)
Fresh cream - 2 TBSP
Oil - 2 tsps
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves (dhania) for garnishing.




Method :


1.     Take a microwave proof bowl and put oil and all the sabut(whole) masala into it.
2.     Microwave on high for 1 minute.
3.     Next add the ginger garlic paste and microwave for 30 seconds.
4.     Now add the tomato puree,red chilli powder and a little water if required.
5.     Stir the mixture and microwave for 1 minute.
6.     Add the paneer cubes,salt to taste, and mix gently.
7.     Microwave on high for 2 minutes.
8.     Next crush the kasoori methi and sprinkle it on the gravy.
9.     Microwave for another 2 minutes.
10.   Stir in fresh cream and garnish with chopped coriander.
11.   Serve hot with Rotis.




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Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Indian Vegetable Recipe - Sarson Ka Saag

Sarson ka saag




Making time : 25 minutes (excluding pressure cooking time)
Makes : 3-4 servings


Ingredients :


1 bunch sarson greens
1 bunch spinach
1 onion grated
1/2 tsp. each ginger & garlic grated
3 green chillies
1 tbsp. grated cheese or paneer (optional)
1/2 lemon juice
salt to taste
2 tbsp. ghee
1 tbsp. oil
1/2 tsp. garam masala
1 tbsp. maize flour


Method :


1. Chop both greens, wash, drain.
2. Heat oil in the pressure cooker direct.
3. Add both greens, green chillies, stir.
4. Add ginger, garlic, stir.
5. Add few pinches salt, 1 cup water.
6. Pressure cook till done. (2 whistles).
7. Mash well.
8. Heat ghee in a pan, add onion, saute till brown,
9. Add all other ingredients, except cheese.
10. Stir well and cook till oil separates.
11. Garnish with cheese.
12. Serve hot with makki ki roti, or paratha.

Monday, April 26, 2010

Indian Sweet Recipe - AAM RAS



AAM RAS


Ingredients :


Mango pulp.
Sugar.
Milk.
Cardamom powder.
Saffron.


Method :


Beat everthing into the blender for about 20 sec.


Serve chill.