Rajasthani Aalu ka Bharta

April 2, 2013 ~ Huma ~ 12 Comments

माँ के हाथ के खाने में जन्नत है

ماں کے ہاتھ کے کھانے میں جنت ہے

Food cooked by my mother is always full of love & taste

Recipe from my Mom

Typical rajasthani aalu ka bharta.

Served with Tadka dal, rice,roti & papads. Finished with Ghiya (Bottlegourd) halawa.

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients
3 medium sized boiled potatoes partially mashed
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 green chilly + 3 cloves of garlic -blended with water to make a paste
1/4 tsp red chilly (opt)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp cumin(zeera)
1/2 tsp salt
3 tbsp oil
3 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

Method

Heat oil in a pan.When hot add in cumin
When cumin is completely crackled add in chopped green onions.Saute for few sec
Now add in turmeric, red chilly & salt.Stir for few sec
Add in partially mashed potatoes
Mix well so all the masalas get coated on the potatoes. Add coriander
Cook for again 5 minutes. Ready to serve
Serve with roti or paratha OR Serve with a combo of Tadka Dal, Rice, Roti & Papads
ENjoy the simple dish with full of flavors.

Potato PARATHA

March 14, 2012 ~ Huma ~ Leave a comment

Servings :4 – 5 Parathas

INGREDIENTS:-

Basic Potato Mixture 1 recipe (Divided into 4-5 portions)
Dough made from 2 cups whole wheat flour and water.
4-5 tbsp whole wheat flour for dusting.
4 tbsp oil for frying.

Knead a soft Dough using 2 cups whole wheat flour +Salt & water.Rest for 5 minutes.
Then Divide into 4-5 pieces

Taking one piece , roll into 3 inches diameter

Put a potato mixture on the rolled roti

Taking the edge of the roti, bring together to form the roll. Flatten a little by putting little pressure of your hands.

Using dry whole wheat flour roll in 1/2 inch thick and 5 inches diameter paratha

Put the prepared paratha on a hot girdle (Tava)

When done from one side turn over

Using 1 tsp oil fry on both the sides

Fry till it is crisp f & brown from both sides

Serve hot with green chutney & curd

Potato mixture

March 11, 2012March 16, 2016 ~ Huma ~ Leave a comment

Potato mixture can be used in sandwiches, Potato wada (Alu Bonda, Batata wada), and Potato paratha also. This preparation is made in green chilli paste and can be stored upto a week in a fridge.

Ingredients:-
6 potatoes boiled
2 tsp thecha
1 big onion sliced
4 tbsp coriander leaves chopped
2 garlic cloves grated
1 green chilly chopped
1/2 tsp tumeric powder
Salt to taste
3 tbsp oil