Hung Curd Veggie Sandwich#SundayFunday

This is an healthy sandwich, no cream or mayonnaise! Try this healthy hung curd sandwich with the goodness of veggies for your breakfast or brunch. It's quick, delicious and filling.
Makes 2 Sandwiches
Ingredients
4 Bread slices
½ Cup Hung Curd
¼ Cup Finely Chopped Cabbage
¼ Cup Finely Chopped Carrot
¼ Cup Finely Chopped Capsicum
¼ Teaspoon Chaat Masala
1 Tablespoon Chopped Coriander Leaves
3 Tablespoons Mint Chutney
Salt to taste
½ Tablespoon Ghee/Butter
Sandwich Masala to sprinkle - optional
Method

Mix hung curd, chopped vegetables , chaat masala and salt to make filling.

Filling is ready

Toast the bread slices with ghee/butter on a grill pan

only on one side.

Take a bread slices which side is toasted, apply the mint chutney generously.

Top it with the hung curd filling. 

Sprinkle Sandwich masala.

Close with another bread slice.

Grill it till crisp on a tawa or a sandwich grill. 

Healthy , quick,  easy Hung Curd Sandwich is ready for your  breakfast.

Labels : Healthy,  Breakfast, Brunch, Snacks, Hung curd, Vegetarian, Mint, Chutney,  Kids Delight, Serves Two, Sunday Funday

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Quinoa Idli#AlphabetChallenge

Quinoa idli is a healthy variation for breakfast or even as a meal. This quinoa idli is very soft, you can try this as an alternate for the usual white idlis atleast once in a while.You can serve this idli with chutney, sambar or podi. These idlis taste really good and it's a great way to add protein in your diet. 

What I like about these Quinoa Idlis that ..
They are protein packed.
They are more wholesome than plain rice idlis.
They make a filling breakfast or lunch.
They are vegan and gluten-free.
They are easy to make with few ingredients.
Ingredients
¾ Cup Quinoa
1/3 Cup Idli Rice
1/3 Cup Urad Dal
1 Teaspoon Fenugreek seeds
1/3 Cup Heaped Poha
1 Teaspoon Sea Salt or to taste
Method

Wash and soak urad dal well and soak it along with the fenugreek seeds together for 4 hours, drain the water and but do not throw the water. This water will be used to grind the dal and the rice quinoa.
Wash the rice and quinoa very well and soak them together for at least 4 hours.
Before you start to grind wash and soak the Poha.

Just before grinding the dal and fenugreek seeds drain all the water and keep aside. Grind this to a smooth past using the water which we soaked the urad dal, use a little water as possible. Remove this on to large pot/vessel.
Now drain and grind the quinoa and rice, add little water as possible to grind this since (quinoa leaves water, so while grinding so add water carefully). Sprinkle water as and when it sticks to the sides, do not add to much water at a time.

Transfer the batters to the pot along with ground dal. Add salt to it. Mix well with hands to make it fluffy.
Close with lid and set aside for 8 hours or overnight for fermenting. 

Grease your idli plates with oil, take a laddle full of the batter and pour into the mould.
Steam cook for 12 to 15 minutess or until a knife or toothpick inserted inserted into the idlis comes out clean . Remove the idli plates, let it cool a little .

Dip a knife in water and run it on the sides and then the bottom, remove the idlis.

Serve hot with chutney and sambar. 
Labels: Alphabet Challenge, Quinoa,Idli, Vegan, Gluten free,Healthy, South Indian,Breakfast,Main course

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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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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

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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

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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

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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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