Stuffed Makhani Anda Paratha With Homemade Frankie Masala#SundayFunday

Paratha is an easy breakfast, lunch or dinner recipe. Have a Stuffed Makhani Anda Paratha which is protein packed and super healthy, it as has eggs, made with whole-wheat flour and a Homemade Frankie Masala which adds an extra oomph, what would one want more for a nice breakfast or a meal in itself. Stuffed Makhani Anda paratha, is stuffed buttery egg paratha, an easy Indian brunch or meal in itself made with egg-stuffed in chapati dough rolled and cooked on a griddle.

Ingredients

For the Dough
2 Cups Whole Wheat Flour 

Salt to taste

Water as needed
For the Stuffing

3 Egg - boiled , peeled & grated
2 Medium Boiled Potato - Grated - for binding 

1 Teaspoon Heaped Homemade Frankie Masala
1 Green Chilly - finely chopped 

2 Tablespoon Chopped Coriander leaves 

Salt To Taste 

½ Teaspoon Roasted Cumin powder 

¼ Teaspoon Garam masala powder
1 Tablespoon Heaped Mayonnaise 

1 Teaspoon Chilled Butter - grated 

Method

For The Stuffing

Boil the eggs and refrigerate them for 2 hours at least ( this makes a it easy to grate it).
Grate boiled eggs and potatoes. Mix all the given ingredients for the stuffing well. Taste for seasonings or add as required according to your taste. 

Make equal size balls.
For The Dough

Take the flour, salt into a large bowl, mix well, add water little at a time and knead it into soft smooth  dough. Keep it covered for at least 20 minutes. Then divide the dough into ball smaller than the size of the filling.

Take a ball of dough roll it into a small circle add the stuffing in between

then close it remove any excess dough.

Press the edges using hands and just roll edges of the paratha.

Roll it into a medium thick paratha, dusting the work surface with flour generously. Place each paratha on a parchment paper or a brown paper ( this become easy to lift and place it on the griddle, chances of the paratha breaking is nil).

Heat a griddle / tawa, when the griddle is hot then just the paper along with paratha and place it on the griddle and take off the paper. Let this cook on medium low flame till one side is done then flip it and and cook the other side, brush a little butter on both sides, till golden brown spots appear. 

Take this on to a serving plate. 

Enjoy with yogurt, pickle or ketchup. A delicious and filling brunch.

Homemade Frankie Masala

2 Tablespoon Red Chilly powder
2 Tablespoon Amchur powder
1 Tablespoon Chaat Masala
2 Tablespoon Coriander Powder
1 Tablespoon Cumin Powder
1 Teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
½ Tablespoon Salt
Method

Mix well and ready. I use this in many of my recipes, this is as good as an all purpose chapati masala which adds an extra oomph to any dish you prepare.

Refrigerate this masala for better shelf life, to retain it flavor and color. 

Lables: Breakfast, Egg, Mashed Potatoes, Whole Wheat Flour, Paratha, Indian Breads, Main course, Stuffed Flatbreads, Healthy, Breads, Homemade, Frankie Masala, Masala

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• Karen's Kitchen Stories: Cinnamon Nut Roll Coffee Cake 
• Amy's Cooking Adventures: Resurrection Rolls 
• Culinary Cam: Smoked Salmon Bagel Brunch Bar 
• Sneha's Recipe: Stuffed Makhani Anda Paratha With Homemade Frankie Masala 

Keto Big Mac Chaffle Burger#SundayFunday

This Keto Big Mac Burger Recipe is made with juicy homemade burgers, homemade Keto Big Mac Sauce, chaffles, pickles, onion, cucumber, tomato and cheese for the perfect copycat homemade Keto Big Mac.
Big Macs were always a favorite of mine and this low carb version on a soft, fluffy chaffle is absolutely perfect for a low-carb lifestyle and that’s sure to become a regular on your meal plan! The Big Mac sauce takes these over the top delicious!

Ingredients
For The Chaffles
2 Large Eggs - beaten
2 Tablespoons Almond Flour
2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
¼ Teaspoon Baking powder
For The Big Mac Patties
500 Grams Beef Mince
¼ Teaspoon Pink Himalayan Salt
¼ Teaspoon Black pepper powder
2 Slices Cheddar Cheese
2 Tablespoons sugar-free Thousand Island dressing
¼ Cup Shredded Lettuce
2-3 Pickle Slices
For The Copycat McDonald's Sauce
½ Cup Mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons Sugar Free Ketchup
1 Tablespoon Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Minced Dill Pickle
1 Teaspoon Sugar Free Sweetener - optional
1 Teaspoon Finely Diced Onion
Salt & Black pepper to taste
Method
To Make The Chaffles
Preheat the waffle maker.

In a bowl, mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
Pour half of the mixture into the preheated waffle maker and cook until crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Repeat with the remaining mixture to make chaffles.
For The Copycat McDonald's Sauce
Mix all the ingredients well to form a sauce and refrigerate it till all components are ready.

To Make The Beef Patties
In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil.
Mix in the beef with salt and pepper well. Divide it into equal portions and shape into patties.
Fry the patties with just a little oil on both sides till browned and cooked. Top each patty with a slice of cheddar cheese and let it melt.
To Assemble The Big Mac Chaffle Burger

Spread one or two tablespoons of the sauce on each chaffle.
Place one beef patty on one chaffle.
Top  this with shredded lettuce, pickle slices, tomato, cucumber and the second beef patty.
Cover with the third chaffle to form a sandwich.

Serve the Keto Big Mac Chaffle Burger immediately while hot and enjoy your keto-friendly meal!
Labels: Chaffles, Burger, Keto, Low Carb, Beef, Sauce, Healthy ,Sunday Funday, International Cuisine

For Sunday Funday we are sharing "Copycat Recipes"

• Amy's Cooking Adventures: Copycat Arby's Roast Beef & Arby's Sauce 
• Sneha's Recipe: Keto Big Mac Chaffle Burger 
• Culinary Cam: McMateo's Memories, A Copycat Filet-O-Fish, and Peanut Butter Cups 
• Karen's Kitchen Stories: Orange Chicken (copycat Panda Express) 
• A Day in the Life on the Farm: Panera Turkey Chili

Keto Pan Fried Pork Meatballs#SundayFunday

A delicious spiced pork meatballs that makes a perfect Keto appetizer.

Makes 10 Meatballs
Ingredients
250 Grams Pork Mince
½ Teaspoon Fennel powder
1Teaspoon Black Pepper powder
½ Teaspoon Sea Salt
¼ Teaspoon White Pepper
¼ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
¼ Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
⅛ Teaspoon Cinnamon Powder
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil/Bacon Fat/Butter/Ghee for frying
Method 
In a mortar and pestle grind together the salt, peppercorns and fennel to make a spice mix. 
Then in a large mixing bowl add a tablespoon or so of the freshly ground spice mix along with the paprika, white pepper, garlic powder and cinnamon powder.

Make meatballs and keep side.

In the meantime heat the cooking fat in a cast iron skillet or frying pan and then pan fry the meatballs for about 3-4 minutes on turning the sides till fully cooked. Peirce each with a toothpick and serve them on a bed of lettuce.

Enjoy them with some sugar free ketchup as a appetizer.
Labels: Keto, Appetizer, Pork, Meatball, Low Carb, Healthy, Sunday Funday

For Sunday Funday we are sharing recipes of Meatballs. 

• Amy's Cooking Adventures: Bacon Cheeseburger Stuffed Meatballs 
• Karen's Kitchen Stories: Coconut-Ginger Turkey Meatballs 
• Food Lust People Love: Fresh Tuna Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Dip 
• Sneha's Recipe: Keto Pan Fried Pork Meatballs 
• A Day in the Life on the Farm: Swedish Meatballs 
• Culinary Cam: Zuppa Maritata, a Misinterpreted Italian Wedding Soup  

Kiwi Yogurt Whip#AlphabetChallenge

There are times when I have a mild sweet craving, but, you want to have something that's healthy and not sugary. Then this fresh fruit kiwi whip is a great thick dessert which is not very sweet, yet packed with fresh fruit, and satisfying - perfect to satisfy that sweet tooth craving.

Ingredients
1 Cup Fresh Yogurt
1 Kiwi - washed & peeled
1 Banana - peeled

Method

Cube the peeled Kiwi and chop the banana.
Place with yogurt in a blender. Give it a good whiz. The fruit should be pureed and blended into the yogurt.
Pour into glasses or bowls, and pop into the freezer for a couple of minutes.

Remove from the freezer and serve chilled.
Enjoy!!
Labels: Glass Verrines, Juices, Healthy, Alphabet Challenge Kiwi, Banana

Let's take a look at the recipes being shared today with Alphabet "Y" 

Jolene’s Recipe Journal: Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls 

Food Lust People Love: Yemma Aouïcha – Eggplant with Chickpeas 

Karen’s Kitchen Stories: Japanese Milk Bread with Yudane (Shokupan) 

Culinary Cam: Garlicky Yogurt Topped with Çılbır, Turkish Poached Eggs 

Blogghetti: Fresh Fruit Yogurt Parfaits  

Sneha’s Recipe: Kiwi Yogurt Whip 

A Day in the Life on the Farm: Tzatziki 

Mayuri’s Jikoni: Thandai Baked Yogurt 

A Messy Kitchen: Yuzu Pie 

Magical Ingredients: Yuca Paratha 

Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice: Jalapeño Yellow Cornmeal Brown Sugar Cookies

Veggies Mixed Dal Khichdi#Alphabet Challenge

It's in most people minds that khichdi as a meal for the sick people or it is served to kids its bland and tasteless. But now a days, dal khichdi has become very famous and it has got a place in the restaurant menus as well. A simple and healthy dish ideally served for lunch and dinner, super delicious and satisfying meal.

Serves 7
Measurement 1 cup = 150 ml
Ingredients
1 Cup Rice
1 Cup Mixed Dal ( yellow moong, masoor, tur & chana dal)
8 Cups Water
½ Teaspoon Turmeric powder
½ Teaspoon Red Chilly powder
1 Teaspoon Meat Masala
¼ Teaspoon Red Chilly Flakes
Salt to taste
1 Tablespoons Desi Ghee
10 French Beans - chopped
1 Small Potato - diced
1 Carrot - diced
½ Cup Green Peas
8 Florets Cauliflower
1 Medium Onion - chopped
1 Medium Tomato - chopped
1 Teaspoon Ginger Garlic paste
½ Teaspoon Cumin seeds
For The Tadka
2 Tablespoons Desi Ghee
1 Teaspoon Mustard seeds
2 - 3 Button Red Chillies
¼ Teaspoon Asafoetida
¼ Teaspoon Red Chilly powder
Method
Wash & soak dal for around 30 minutes to an hour. After the soaking time add it to large pressure cooker along with washed rice. Add 5 cups water and salt to taste. Cook it for 2 whistles on high flame. Let the cooker cool.

In a large kadai /pot heat desi ghee, add cumin seeds when they splutter add the chopped onions sauté till it turns translucent. 

Add the ginger garlic pate and sauté for a minute. Add all the veggies and tomato fry on high flame for a minute.

Then add all the dry spices and salt to taste for the veggies. Fry for a minute or two. Now add 2 cups water and bring this to a boil. Then reduce the flame, cover and cook till the veggies are nearly done. 

Now add the cooked rice dal and and a another cup of hot water, give it a good mix. Taste for salt add if necessary, cover and cook for 2 - 3 minutes stirring in between or else it will burn at the bottom. Switch off the flame.
For The Tadka

Heat ghee in a tadka pan, add mustard seeds when they splutter add the button red chillies and give it a stir, add asafoetida and switch off the flame. Then add the red chilly powder and pour this over the khichdi . Cover it let is rest for 2 - 3 minutes.

Stir and serve garnished with coriander leaves. Enjoy with this raita and papad. 

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Sneha’s Recipe: Veggies Mixed Dal Khichdi 

Karen’s Kitchen Stories: No Churn Vietnamese Coffee Ice Cream 

Blogghetti: Homemade Vanilla Latte 

 Mayuri’s Jikoni: Vegetable Cutlets

A Day in the Life on the Farm: Vietnamese Chicken Stirfry

A Messy Kitchen: Tropical Vols Au Vents 

 Food Lust People Love: Spicy Vinegar Braised Chicken

Magical Ingredients: Val Dal Veggie Paratha

Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice: Sweet & Spicy Balsamic Vinegar Deviled Eggs

Savory Chicken Muffins For Two#SundayFunday

You can have this for breakfast or as a filling brunch or even for evening snacks or Hi Tea party. These are so easy to make, just keep all ingredients chopped and the bread slices cut and pack them into a air tight container or zip lock bag. Whenever your wish to make these, just whisk the eggs lightly , assemble them and bake. Your done with a filling and healthy breakfast. Another thing about these muffins is that you can use whatever veggies you have or liked by you. 

Makes 6 muffins

Ingredients 
100 Grams Chicken Mince - cooked
¼ Teaspoon Level Salt
¼ Teaspoon Level Black Pepper powder 
2 Eggs
1 Small Tomato - de seeded and chopped into tiny cubes
1 Small Onion - chopped into tiny cubes
2 Green Chillies - finely chopped
3 Mushrooms -finely chopped   

6 Bread Slices
¼ Teaspoon Level Black pepper
¼ Teaspoon Level Mixed herbs
¼ Teaspoon Level Mustard sauce 

Cheddar Cheese Slices

Chopped Coriander leaves 
Method
Cook the chicken mince with salt and pepper powder. ( I pressed this into a pan & steamed it for 20 minutes) Then cut into small pieces. 
Pre-heat oven to 180°C with both elements on.

Cut the bread slices with a round cutter.

Slightly roll bread slices with rolling pin.

Apply butter to the slices on both sides ( top and bottom). 

Place the each slice into cups of tray.

Fill with chicken pieces, all the chopped veggies.

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, add salt, pepper and mustard and mixed herbs pour equally into muffin cups, add pieces of cheese slices on top, sprinkle with coriander leaves.

Bake for 8 minutes.

Ready.. Enjoy!!

Labels : Baked, Bread Slices, Chicken Mince, Capsicum, Onion, Tomato, Eggs, Healthy, Savory, Muffins, Cheese, Mushroom, Breakfast, Brunch, Hi Tea, Snacks, Sunday Funday 

Sunday Funday

Main Dish in a Muffin Tin

• Bacon Cheeseburger Cups by Amy's Cooking Adventures
• Personal Mini Ravioli Lasagnas by Food Lust People Love
• Pizza Cups by Our Good Life
• Poke Cups by Culinary Cam
• Savory Chicken Muffins For Two by Sneha's Recipe
• Sloppy Joe Cups by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Teriyaki Chicken Cups by Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Tuna Noodle Casserole Cups by Palatable Pastime

Keto Microwave Blueberry Muffin#SundayFunday

This Keto Blueberry Muffin fits perfectly into that sweet spot for a sweet craving. It makes a perfect muffin for quick breakfast or dessert.This muffin is moist, topped it with whipped cream and you have a delicious dessert.
It’s no dissimilar to a mug cake (it is, in fact, a mug cake) and you can make this in your oven or microwave.

Serves 1
Ingredients
30 grams Almond Flour
½ Teaspoon Baking Powder
1 Egg
15 Grams Butter - melted
2 Teaspoons Keto Sweetener
½ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
¼ Teaspoon Cinnamon powder
8 Blueberries
Method 

In a bowl, add in the melted butter (or microwave for 15 seconds to melt it), your Keto sweetener , vanilla extract, egg and give it all a good mix till well combined.

Now add your dry ingredients to the bowl - the almond flour, baking powder and cinnamon powder and mix well.

Add in the blueberries and gently fold through the mixture.

Grease an oven-proof ramekin with butter and pour in the batter.   Microwave on high for 90 seconds. If a toothpick poked through the center comes out with a few crumbs, or clean, your muffin is done.

Serve warm or chilled, depending on your preference with a few blueberries for garnishing.  

Enjoy!!

Nutrition Info (Per serving)Calories: 368
Net Carbs: 3g
Total Carbs: 6g
Fiber: 3g

Labels: Single Serving, Keto, Low Carb, Microwave, Muffins, Blueberry, Healthy, Sugar Free, Diabetic Friendly, Almond Flour, Sunday Funday, Gluten Free, International Cuisine

For Sunday Funday we are celebrating National Blueberry Month, see some of the recipes below.  

• A Day in the Life on the Farm: Asian Sweet and Spicy Salmon with Blueberry/Pineapple Salsa 
• Amy’s Cooking Adventures: Blueberry Cactus Bread 
• Palatable Pastime: Blueberry Lemon Cornbread
• Karen's Kitchen Stories: Blueberry Pecan Rugelach 
• Sneha's Recipe: Keto Microwave Blueberry Muffin 
• Culinary Cam: Pickled Blueberries 
• Food Lust People Love: Sparkling Blueberry Cocktail