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Aloo Bharta Recipe: STEP-BY-STEP Guide

Name: Aloo Bharta Recipe: STEP-BY-STEP Guide
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 Medium sizes Potatoes; 1½ tbsp finely chopped garlic; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1½ tbsp oil; 1-2 green chillies, chopped; 3-4 chopped spring onion bulbs; 1½ tsp turmeric powder; 1½ tsp finely chopped ginger; 1½ tsp dried mango powder (amchur); 2 tbsp freshly chopped coriander leaves; 1½ tsp Tata Sampann Kitchen King Masala; 1½ tsp red chilli powder; Salt to taste; Chopped spring onion greens

Published

4 months ago

January 19, 2024

Subhashree Panda

Aloo Bharta is one of the simplest and easiest recipes made with boiled potatoes. It has different names in different areas, like Aloo Pitika in Assam, Aloo ka Chokha in Bihar, and mashed potatoes in European and English breakfasts. In India, it is a popular recipe that is served along with khichdi, chawal ki roti, paratha or plain roti, plain rice and dal, uttapam, etc. It doesn’t take much to cook, making it an ideal choice for busy moms and bachelors.

Recipe By Sanjeev Kapoor

Course: Side dish Cusine:Indian Difficulty:Easy

Servings

2 minutes

Preparing Time

10 minutes

Cooking Time

10 minutes

Calories

400 kcal

INGREDIENTS

2 Medium sizes Potatoes
1½ tbsp finely chopped garlic
1 tsp cumin seeds
1½ tbsp oil
1-2 green chillies, chopped
3-4 chopped spring onion bulbs
1½ tsp turmeric powder
1½ tsp finely chopped ginger
1½ tsp dried mango powder (amchur)
2 tbsp freshly chopped coriander leaves
1½ tsp Tata Sampann Kitchen King Masala
1½ tsp red chilli powder
Salt to taste
Chopped spring onion greens

DIRECTION

Boiling Potatoes
Boil two potatoes either in a pressure cooker or in a pan. Cook until they soften. Cool them down and peel them off. Grate the potatoes and keep them aside.
Making Aloo Bharta
Take a non-stick pan and heat it. Add oil then add cumin seeds to the hot oil and allow the seeds to change color. Then add spring onion bulbs, green chilies, ginger, and garlic to the pan. Cook for 1-2 more minutes and sauté the ingredients well. Then add Tata Sampann Kitchen King Masala, red chili powder, and turmeric powder. Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Then add the grated potatoes to the pan and add 1/2 cup water. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes on medium flame. Then add salt as per taste, amchur, and chopped coriander leaves. Sauté well and cook for one more minute. Then turn off the flame, garnish with spring onions, serve hot, and enjoy.

NOTES

Grate the potatoes while they are slightly hot.

You can customise Aloo Bharta further by adding peanuts, cabbage, grated coconut, and green peas.

Do not skip adding some amount of water to the pan after adding potatoes to the masala, as it enhances the taste and consistency of the Aloo Bharta.

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Easy Ragi Poha Recipe for a Healthy Start

Published

3 months ago

February 9, 2024

Subhashree Panda

Easy Ragi Poha Recipe for a Healthy Start

Ragi Poha is one of the most popular breakfast and evening snack options in India. It is loaded with protein and healthy fats which help in retaining muscle mass by slowing down the ageing process. The popularity of finger millets has grown tremendously in the last few years being 2023 claimed as the “International Year of Millets.”

Therefore, people are slowly switching from wheat and rice to finger millet for its exceptional health benefits. Here is one easy and quick high-protein Ragi Poha recipe to start your day with or fulfill your cravings with. Cook and serve warm!

Recipe By c4cooking

Course: Breakfast, Snacks Cusine:Indian Difficulty:Easy

Servings

3 minutes

Preparing Time

5 minutes

Cooking Time

15 minutes

Calories

510 kcal

INGREDIENTS

2 Cups Ragi Poha (Ragi Flakes)
2 TBSP Ghee
2 TBSP (chopped) cashew nut
1/2 Cup (grated) coconut
A pinch of Cardamom powder
2 TBSP raw sugar or jaggery

DIRECTION

For preparing healthy ragi poha, first of all, heat a frying pan. Keep the flame in medium.
Then add Ghee, and let it melt.
Then add chopped cashews, and fry until they turn golden brown.
Then add ragi poha or ragi flakes.
Fry the poha for two minutes on low heat.
Then add grated coconut, and fry for one more minute.
Add cardamom powder and raw sugar or jaggery as per your preference.
Mix everything for two more minutes and then turn off the heat.
Serve a healthy and tasty Ragi Poha recipe when warm.

NOTES

Ragi Poha can be customised by adding peanuts, and raisins to make it more tasty.

If using jaggery, then jaggery powder is recommended.

Keep the flame low to medium to avoid poha getting burned.

Also Read: Delightful Dal Appe: A Recipe for Flavorful Indian Dumplings

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Delightful Dal Appe: A Recipe for Flavorful Indian Dumplings

Published

3 months ago

February 7, 2024

Subhashree Panda

Every morning people think about what to have for breakfast. In that context, Dal Appe fits in. It is a mouthwatering breakfast option that is high in protein as it is made with a blend of different dal or pulses.

As this dish is prepared from a natural fermentation process, it becomes a great option for the body which promotes good gut bacteria. Here we have mentioned the most simple and easy Dal Appe breakfast recipe. Try and enjoy!

Also Read: Indian Aloo Chana Chaat Recipe: STEP-BY-STEP Guide

STEP-BY-STEP Guide to Dal Appe Recipe

Recipe By Sakshu Recipes

Course: Breakfast Option Cusine:Indian Difficulty:Easy

Servings

4-5 minutes

Preparing Time

30 minutes

Cooking Time

10 minutes

Calories

700 kcal

INGREDIENTS

1 cup rice
1½ cup chana dal
1/3 cup moong dal
1¼ cup urad dal
3 to 4 garlic cloves
1 tsp fruit salt
1½ tsp mustard seeds
1½ inch ginger
2 green chilies
1½ tsp cumin seeds
1½ tsp til
Finely chopped coriander leaves
4 to 5 curry leaves
Water
Salt as per taste
Oil

DIRECTION

Preparing the Batter
Wash the rice, chana dal, moong dal, and urad dal thoroughly. Soak everything together for four to five hours minimum. Grind the pulses with rice together and make a smooth paste out of it. Let the batter rest for 5-6 hours to ferment properly. Give it a good mix.
Adding Tadka to Batter
In a pan heat some oil, add mustard seeds, and curry leaves. Add the tadka mix to the batter. Then add coriander leaves, then take garlic cloves, green chilies, ginger, and roasted cumin seeds. Give the ingredients a good smash together and add them to the batter. Then add the remaining ajwain, salt as per taste, and fruit salt, to the batter and give it a mix.
Preparing Dal Appe
Take an "Appe patra" a utensil in which Appes are made. Heat it, add oil to the base, and put the batter on the tray. Keep the flame medium and cook it for five minutes. Then after 5 minutes, flip the apple and again cook for 5 more minutes keeping the flame medium. The tasty appe is ready, enjoy it with sauce or chutney.

NOTES

Keep the flame medium, neither low nor high.

The batter can be customised by adding fried onions, peanut paste to make it nutrition dense and tastier.

Adding Fruit Salt is optional.

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Indian Aloo Chana Chaat Recipe: STEP-BY-STEP Guide

Published

3 months ago

January 31, 2024

Subhashree Panda

Aloo Chana chat is a street food that has originated from India, especially in the West Bengal and Northern Indian states. It is prepared by boiling Potatoes and mixing the same with other ingredients to make it more fulfilling and healthy. Adding oil, spices, and chutney to this recipe makes its taste beyond words! Do try this healthy Aloo Chana Chaat recipe which is high in protein and can be consumed as morning breakfast or evening snack.

Recipe By Vahchef

Course: Street Food, Snacks Cusine:Indian Difficulty:Easy

Servings

2 minutes

Preparing Time

20 minutes

Cooking Time

5 minutes

Calories

350 kcal

INGREDIENTS

1 Bunch chopped Coriander
2 chopped Green chilies
1/2 Bunch chopped Mint
1 tsp Chat Masala
1 tbsp Red chilly powder
1/2 Cup Chickpeas (chana dal)
2 boiled potatoes
1 tsp lime juice
Salt To Taste
1 Chopped Onion
3 tbsp Pomegranate seeds
1 tsp Cumin powder
2 tbsp Sweet tamarind chutney

DIRECTION

Preparation for the chat
Take the boiled potatoes and cut them into cubical pieces. Dry roast some cumin seeds, crush them, and keep them aside.
Preparing the Chaat
Take a big bowl and add cut potatoes, and boiled chicken peas, and mix them with the help of a spoon. Then add chopped mint, coriander, green chili, and Onions and mix them. Then add, chat masala powder, red chilly powder, lime juice, and salt to taste and mix everything. To the bowl, add sweet tamarind chutney, freshly roasted crushed cumin seeds, and pomegranate seeds, and mix all the ingredients. The most delicious Aloo Chana Chaat is ready!