Paneer Lajawaab

Now, this one's an original! Do try it once, and I bet you're gonna love me for this! :D

INGREDIENTS:

• Paneer (cut into cubes) - 300 gm
• Ginger(cut into strips) - 1 tablespoon
• Green chillies(cut into strips) - 1-2
• Onion (chopped) - 2 medium
• Chopped tomato - 1
• Tomato puree - 6 tablespoon
• Cashew nut (Kaaju) Paste - 2 tablespoon
• Cumin seeds - 2 teaspoon
• Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
• Dried red chillies - 4
• Black peppercorns - 8-10
• Sugar - 1 tablespoon
• Red chilli powder - 1 teaspoon
• Tumeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste

METHOD:

• In a grinder, grind the cumin seeds, dried red chillies,  coriander powder and peppercorns to a coarse dry masala without adding any water.
• Heat a pan. Add some vegetable/refined oil. Now, add the onions, ginger, and green chillies, Cook for 2 minutes.
• Add some more oil, chopped tomatoes, and tomato puree. Cook till the tomato softens (about 5-10 minutes).
• Now, add the red chilli powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
• Add the grinded masala and the cashew nut paste.
• Cook for another 3-4 minutes till the masala gets cooked.
• Now, add the paneer cubes in the pan and add some water.
• Cover the pan with the lid and let it cook for a while.
• At last, add the sugar. 
• Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve with steamed rice.

Panner jeera sandwich

The name may sound a little weird - Panner and jeera with sandwhich? But its experimentation that has led to great results. The ingredients mentioned are simple and are always available at home. The dish is quick to make and thus, is appropriate when guests come over and you need something to serve quickly.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 bread slices
• Cottage cheese(paneer) - grated - 2 tablespoon
• Jeera (cumin seeds) - half a teaspoon
• Tomatoes - chopped -  1 tablespoon
• Onions - chopped - 1.5 tablespoon
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Chilli powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Coriander powder - a pinch
• Refined oil - as needed
• Salt - to taste

METHOD:

• In a pan, heat the refined oil for 10 seconds.
• Now, add the onions and cook only till they change color slightly.
• Now add the tomatoes and cook.
• After about  15 seconds, add the cottage cheese, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder and salt.
• Cook till the cottage cheese gets a slight yellow in color and then turn off the flame.
• Put the mixture in the bread slices.
• Now, either serve as they are or toast them in a sandwich maker and serve!

Chocolate and coconut mousse

Chocolate + Coconut = Wacko dish !
This dessert is delicious to the core and the best thing is, it needs no baking!

INGREDIENTS:

• Milk - 2 cups
• Coconut milk - 1.5 cups
• Chocolate ( bar - semi dark chocolate)
• Castor sugar - 1/2 cup
• Whisked cream - 2 cups

METHOD:

• In a pan, add the milk and bring to a boil.
• After 10 seconds, add the coconut milk and chocolate.
• Now add the sugar and stir continuously till it turns a little thick.
• Switch off the gas.
• Now, in a bowl, add the whisked cream.
• Now add the chocolate-coconut mixture and give it a good stir.
• Now, pout the mixture in dessert glasses or a glass bowl and  let it set in a freezer for 15 minutes.
• Your chocolate and coconut mousse is ready to be dug in! :)

Chilly garlic pepper prawns

This great tasty dish will bring a smile to your lips on the instant you taste it. Easy-to make and yummy, its a dish you'll always make at home. The same dish can be varied with chicken, boneless fish or any meat of your choice.


INGREDIENTS:

• Cleaned prawns - 5 pcs
• Chilly flakes - 2 tablespoon
• Schezwan sauce - 1.5 tablespoon
• Soya sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Black pepper - 2 tablespoon
• Vinegar - 2 teaspoon
• Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tablespoon
• Minced, flattened ,finely chopped garlic - 2 tablespoons
• Eggs - 1
• Maida - 1 cup
• Ajinamoto - a pinch
• Salt - to taste

METHOD:

• Wash the prawns properly and make sure that they are well cleaned.
• Now marinate them in the chopped garlic, vinegar, soya sauce, schezwan sauce, ginger-garlic paste, chilli flakes, black pepper, ajinamoto and salt for 30 - 60 minutes.
• Just before cooking the prawns, add the maida and beaten eggs to the marinated prawns. This will add the crispiness to the recipe.
• Now, heat some refined oil in a non-stick pan for about 20 seconds or so.
• Now, lay down the marinated prawns softly in the pan with a bit of the thick marinade to ensure that the prawns come out fluffy.
•  Let them fry evenly on both sides for a minute each, since prawns do not take a long time to cook.
• Be sure not to over-cook them.
• Let them cook till crisp and  and a beautiful golden.
• Serve with dips of your choice ! 

Chicken momo

Dumplings are a traditional classic of China. Made in steam baskets, they are now also known as momos or wontons. A very popular dish, it is just finger-licking good !


INGREDIENTS


STUFFING:

• Minced chicken - 1 cup
• Chopped onion - 1 cup
• Chopped ginger -garlic -  2 tablespoon
• Schezwan sauce / red chilli paste- 2 tablespoon
• Soya sauce - 2 tablespoon
• Chilli sauce - 1/2 tablespoon
• Vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tablespoon
• Chilli flakes (optional) - 1 tablespoon
• Ajinamoto - a pinch
• Salt - to taste

DOUGH:

• Maida - 2.5 cups
• Baking powder - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste

METHOD

• Fry the chicken , ginger, garlic and onion in some oil , till the chicken gets cooked.
• Now, add schezwan sauce/chilli paste , soya sauce, chilli sauce, vinegar, ginger-garlic paste,chilli flakes, ajinamoto and salt to the fried mixture. The stuffing is now ready.
• Mix the ingredients for the dough with warm water to a soft consistency.
• Roll it out into 20, small, thin and flat circles.
• Put a little bit of stuffing into each circle and bind them properly so that the ends are sealed, in any shape.
• Steam the raw momos in a steamer for 10-12 minutes and serve with any dip/chutney/relish of your choice.

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