Capsicum Rice

Green bell Pepper is a rich source of Vitamins C, A.Green Bell Pepper is beneficial in Liver disease ,Obesity, Constipation ,Arthritis ,High blood pressure.

Red or yellow Bell peppers have higher concentrations of many nutrients than green Bell peppers.They are an excellent source of many nutrients, including vitamin C , vitamin A, and vitamin B6. They are also a very good source of vitamin E and folate, and a good source of Vitamin E, vitamin K, and potassium. they are also a rich source of antioxidants.



INGREDIENTS
1 cup rice
2 Tbsp oil
salt to taste
1 small onion
1 green bell pepper chopped  (green capsicum)
1/2 red bell pepper chopped
1/2 yellow bell pepper chopped
1/4 cup green peas (boiled or tinned)
1/2 tsp red chili powder

METHOD
Boil the rice with some salt  such that it does not over cook or break.
Take another pan , heat oil in it.
Add chopped onions. let it fry for 1 min.
Then add chopped bell peppers. let this fry for 1 min.
Then add green peas and let the vegetables fry for about 1 min.
Add salt and red chili powder.
Now add boiled rice in this.
Mix it well with vegetables and let it cook for 2 min with lid closed.
And colorful capsicum rice is ready. It can be served with any curry or yogurt.

  

Spinach Poori and Potato Peas Curry (Paalak poori and Aloo mutter curry)

Spinach nutrition is amazing.
The calcium content in spinach helps to strenthen bones.
The A and C vitamins in spinach plus the fiber, folic acid, magnesium and other nutrients help control cancer, especially colon, lung and breast cancers.

 

SPINACH POORI

INGREDIENTS

2 cups whole weat flour

1 bunch spinach leaves

1 Tbsp oil

salt to taste

1 tsp garlic paste

1 tsp green chili paste

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp red chili powder

1/4 cup water

METHOD 

• Take the flour,salt and oil and mix it with hand. Mix it till all the oil incorporates into the flour.
• Then add green chili,garlic paste,turmeric & red chili powder.
• Grind the spinach leaves in mixer such that it does not form paste. Add to dough & mix it well.As we are adding spinach in dough it gives out some water which is enough to knead the dough so add water only if required little bit a time.
• Keep kneading  this till the dough becomes soft enough to roll pooris. The dough should not be very soft also so that it becomes loose.
• After the dough is ready cover it and keep for atleast half an hour.
• Now take a pan and heat oil in it for frying pooris. Let the oil be hot enough.
• Then make small balls with the dough ,dip in oil and roll the poori with Rolling pin (belan).
• Put the poori in hot oil  and just after couple of seconds  press with spatula very gently so that it puffs up good. Then flip it around. let the bottom side cook for about 15 seconds. Then remove it from oil.

POTATO PEAS CURRY (ALOO MUTTER CURRY)

Potatoes are very high in potassium, beating other potassium-rich foods. They are a good source of iron and copper, too. Green Peas contain nicotinic acid which reduces cholesterol in the blood. Green peas may help in the prevention of all forms of cancer due to its high Vitamin A and C content.

INGREDIENTS

3 potatoes chopped in medium size with skin removed.

salt to taste

2 medium tomatoes paste.

2 Tbsp oil

1/2 cup green peas (boiled or tinned)

1 tsp mustard seeds

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp green chili paste

2 tsp ginger paste

2 Tbsp Fenugreek leaves (Kasoori methi)

5,6 curry leaves

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp red chili powder

1 tsp coriander powder

1 and 1/2  cup water

METHOD

Take a Pressure cooker and add oil to it.
Add mustard seeds and let it split.
Then add cumin seeds,curry leaves,green chili paste & ginger paste.
Let this fry on low flame for 5 seconds.
Then add tomato paste, and add some salt to it. let this fry for 2 minutes.
Then add turmeric powder,red chili powder,coriander powder & fenugreek leaves.
Add chopped potatoes, green peas and some more salt. Mix it with tomato paste and spices.
Add some water to this. 
Now close the lid of cooker and and put the heat on high flame.
Let the cooker give one whistle on high flame , then swtich to low flame and let it be for 2 min.
Again switch to high flame & wait for another whistle and turn off the heat.

And Potato peas curry is ready to serve with pooris.

Cilantro Sauce (Corainder sauce)

Cilantro adds fiber to the digestive tract. It is a source of iron & magnesium.Cilantro has been effectively used to help remove heavy metals and other toxic agents from the body.
Cilantro has:
•Powerful anti-inflammatory capacities.
•Protective agents against bacterial infection.

INGREDIENTS
1 bunch cilantro (coriander)
salt to taste
3 green chilies
1/4 cup roasted peanuts
1/2 small size onion
2 tsp pomegranate seeds powder(Anardana powder)
2 tsp  lemon juice
1/4 cup water

METHOD

• Take all the ingredients and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste.
• This sauce goes well with all types of snacks like wada pav(Indian burger), Sandwiches, Paratha(Indian Bread) & Pakora.

Black Chickpeas (Black Chana,Kala Chana) Dry

Black ChickPeas are a very good source of fiber, folic acid, and manganese. They are an important source of macro nutrients, good source of protein, containing almost twice the amount of protein compared to cereal grains, as well as minerals such as iron, magnesium, copper, and zinc.

INGREDIENTS
1 cup black chickpeas
salt to taste
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp green chili paste
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chili powder
2 tsp coriander powder
2 tsp chana masala
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 tbsp oil
pinch of Asafetida (hing)
1 tsp garam masala powder

METHOD

• Soak the Black chana overnight.
• Boil the chana in pressure cooker with some water and salt.
• Now take a pan and heat oil in it.
• Add hing powder,cumin seeds.
• After 5 sec add ginger and green chili paste. Let it fry on low flame for 2 min.
• Then add turmeric,red chili,coriander,chana masala and garam masala powder.
• Now add boiled chana to it. Add some salt and mix well.
• Add 1cup chana water that is left while boiling it in cooker.
• Now cover it with lid and let this cook on low flame till all the water is dried. Let this cook for 10 min.
• Turn off the heat when the mixture leaves out some oil .
• This dish can be served with raw onions,cilantro and  lemon.