Vidhu's kitchen: Lunch Box Ideas

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Plain Salna for Parottas

Plain Salna | Parotta Salna | Tomato Salna | Plain Kurma recipe Uploaded

Link - https://youtu.be/RR_238H3JR8

Potato Podimas | உருளைக்கிழங்கு பொடிமாஸ்

Potato Podimas | உருளைக்கிழங்கு பொடிமாஸ் Recipe Uploaded

Link Here - https://youtu.be/dzg22uHS2N8

Easy & Quick Method of Mixed Vegetable Sabzi - Sidedish for Roti / Chapathi

Quick to Prepare & Full of Vegetables - Mixed Vegetable quick Sabzi ...

Recipe link - https://youtu.be/5g84_WXB6Fs

New Recipe Video - South Indian Special

A perfect Sunday Breakfast - Poori & Masala...

Recipe video - https://youtu.be/GBYdGDMCHVw

One Pot Meal - Mixed Vegetable Sambar Sadam

One Pot Meal - Mixed Vegetable Sambar Sadam | Just Keeping it Simple

Recipe - https://youtu.be/TUh1p5yTp0E

Dal Sabzi - Easy sidedish for Roti / Chapathi

If you are looking for Easy & Quick sidedish for Roti / Chapathi , this one’s for You

Recipe link - https://youtu.be/9876J5-xcBg.

Recipes for Bacheloors

Quock & Easy Recipes for Bachelors Video uploaded in my YouTube channel

Link - https://youtu.be/9dyIpEQtWNs

Gujarati Khichdi & Kadhi recipe

Khichdi Recipe

Ingredients

Raw rice : 1 cup
Green moong dal : 1/2 cup
Black urad dal : 1/4 cup
Cumin seeds : 1 tsp
Pepper : 1/4 tsp
Grated ginger : a pinch
Asafoetida ; a pinch
Curry leaves
Ghee
Salt

Method

Wash & pressure cook the dal and rice with 4.5 cups for 5 whistles.
Add required salt to the rice - dal mixture and mix.
Heat 3 tbsps ghee in a pan , add whole pepper , cumin seeds , grated ginger , curry leaves and asafoetida and fry.
Pour these over the rice mixture and mix.

Kadhi Recipe

Ingredients
Curd : 1 cup
Besan flour : 1 tbsp
Water : 2 cups
Red chilly :2
Mustard seeds : 1/4 tsp
Asafoetida : a pinch
Curry leaves : few
Turmeric powder : 14 tsp
Salt
Oil

Method

Whisk the curd & besan flour and blend well.
Add salt, turmeric powder, asafoetida , and mix well.
Heat oil in a pan , add mustard seeds , curry leaves , red chillies.
When the seeds begin to splutter , reduce the flame , add the curd mixture and mix well.
Let it boil for 10 minutes or till the raw smell of besan goes away.
Remove from flame and serve hot with Khichdi...

Enjoy..

Maraalli Kizhangu Stir fry / Poriyal / Curry / மரவள்ளி கிழங்கு பொரியல்

Ingredients

Maraalli Kizhangu / Tapioca - 1 big one
Onion - 1
Grated coconut - 2 tbsp
Red chilly - 3
Turmeric powder
Salt
Curry leaves
Mustard seeds
Oil

Method

Remove the skin of the tapioca cut into medium sized pieces.
pressure cook with little salt for 3 whistles.
Once done drain the water .
Heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds curry leaves when mustard splutters add roken red chilly and fry.
Add chopped onion, turmeric powder and fry on low flame.
Add the cooked & chopped tapioca pieces, little saalt again and mix everything well.
Finally add the grated coconut mix and remove from flame.
Serve hot with rice.
Enjoy...

Paneer Barbeue on Gas Grill / Paneer Tikka on Gas Grill

Ingredients

Paneer Cubes : 20 pieces
Yogurt : 1/2 cup
Turmeric powder : 1/4 tsp
Red chilly Powder : 3/4 tsp
Coriander powder : 3/4 tsp
Garam masala powder : 1/2 tsp
Kasuri methi : 1/2 tsp
Salt

Method

In a bowl mix curd ,red chilly powder,garam masala powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, kasuri methi & salt well.

Add paneer cubes.

Gently mix well and keep aside for 1/2 an hour.

Here i am using Chefman Gas Grill ( Click here to buy )

Place the steel plate on gas stove, add 1//2 cup water.

Now place non - stick grill place & reduce the flame.

Place paneer cubes and cook on low flame.

Turn in between.

Fry / grill until the paneer cubes turns golden brown & crisp.
Serve hot
Enjoy...

Peanut Chutney - Side dish for Idli / Dosa

Ingredients

Peanuts : 1/2 cup
Onion : 1
Red chillies : 4
Tamarind : a small piece
Mustard seeds
Salt
Curry leaves
Oil

Method

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan , add peanuts & fry until browned.
Remove from flame and let it cool.
Add chopped onion , red chillies, tamarind in the same pan & fry for few minutes.
Remove from flame and let it cool.
Transfer to a mixie jar , add required salt , add little water and grind to a smooth paste.
For tempering , heat 12 tsp oil in a pan, add mustard seeds , curry leaves, red chilly & let them crackle for a second.
Pour the tempering over the chutney and mix well.
Serve with idli / Dosa
Enjoy....

Ven Pongal - Method 2

For recipe Video Click here
Ingredients

Raw rice ; 1 cup
Moong dal : 1/4 cup
Ghee : 3 tbsp
Chopped ginger : 14 tsp
Cashews : 10
Cumin seeds : 3/4 tbsp
Pepper : 3/4 tbsp
Curry leaves
Salt
Asafoetida

Method

Wash rice and dal together and pressure cook with salt for 6 whistles.

Open the pressure cooker and mash the cooked rice well.

Add cumin seeds , pepper asafotida .

Heat 3 tbsps ghee , add chopped ginger cashews curry leaves fry on low flame till cashew turns golden brown.

Pour over the cooked rice - dal mixture & mix everything well.

Serve hot with chutney, sambar and Urad dal vada.

For Method 1 click here

Gujarati Kadhi Recipe

Ingredients

Curd : 1 cup
Besan flour : 1 tbsp
Water : 2 cups
Red chilly :2
Mustard seeds : 1/4 tsp
Asafoetida : a pinch
Curry leaves : few
Turmeric powder : 14 tsp
Salt
Oil

Method

Whisk the curd & besan flour and blend well.
Add salt, turmeric powder, asafoetida , and mix well.
Heat oil in a pan , add mustard seeds , curry leaves , red chillies.
When the seeds begin to splutter , reduce the flame , add the curd mixture and mix well.
Let it boil for 10 minutes or till the raw smell of besan goes away.
Remove from flame and serve hot

Vegetable Biryani ( Method 2)

Recipe Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csc2wK-oCBA

Ingredients

Jeerakasamba Rice - 1 cup ( 200gms)
Mixed vegetables - 1 cup( carrot, beans, Green peas, potato, )
Onion - 2
Shallots - 5

Tomato - 1 ( big)
Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tbsp
Green chillies - 4
Fresh Brinji leaves / Rambai Ilai - 1 ( click here for details)
Cinnamon - 2
Cardamom - 2
Cloves - 2
Ghee - 2 tbsps

Oil - 1 tbsp
Salt
Coriander leaves - 3 tbsps
Mint leaves - 3 tbsps

Method

Wash & soak rice for 1//2 an hour
Chop the vegetables .
Grind tomatoes separately.
Grind shallots ,1/2 of the coriander leaves, 1/2 of the mint leaves and 2 green chillies & ginger - garlic paste.
Heat ghee in a pressure cooker ,put fresh brinji leves ,cinnamon,cardamom,cloves, chopped onion, ground paste , salt in this order and saute well.
Now add tomato juice,soaked rice and mix well.

Add the remaining coriander leaves mint leaves & 1 tsp ghee & mix well.
Close the lid,wait for 1 whistle and switch off the flame.

Immediately release the pressure from the cooker by lifting the whistle weight carefully & open slowly..

Mix well & Serve with any raita.

Enjoy..

Italian Tagliatelle in Indian Style / Indian style Pasta

Ingredients

Italian Tagliatelle : 1 pkt
Chopped vegetables : 1 cup ( carrots,beans,green peas,cabbage,capsicum)
Soya sauce : 1 tbsp
Chopped garlic : 1 tbsp
Chopped onion : 2 tbsps
Pepper powder : 1 tsp
Chilly Tomato sauce : 1 tsp
Spring onion : 2 tbsps
Salt
Oil

Method

Boil water and add tagliatelle pasta to it .
Let it cook.
When it is done,drain the water,wash the cooked pasta with cold water and completely drain it again and keep aside.
Heat 2 tbsps oil in a kadai, add onion, garlic and fry.
Add the vegetables, salt and mix well.
Add soya sauce,chilly tomato sauce ,pepper powder and blend well.
Add the drained pasta,finely chopped spring onion now and fry for few minutes in high flame.
Serve hot with sauce...

Carrot & Apple Salad with Crushed Peanut Chikki - Just 3 ingredients Salad

YouTube Recipe Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKLQbqsmpaw

Ingredients

Carrots : 3
Apple : 1
Peanut chikki : 4

Method

Wash & remove the skin of the carrot & coarsely grate it.
Wash & remove the skin & core of the apple & cut into cubes.
Crush the peanut chikkis roughly.
Take a mixing bowl , add grated carrot , apple cubes, crushed peanuts and mix everything well.
Serve & enjoy...
This is quick , easy & simple salad with just 3 ingredients..

Classic Combo - Gujarati Recipes

Gujarati Kichidi Recipe - Click here
Potato Kurma Recipe - Click here
Cut Mango Pickle Recipe - Click here

Gujarati Kadhi Recipe

Ingredients

Curd : 1 cup
Besan flour : 1 tbsp
Water : 2 cups
Red chilly :2
Mustard seeds : 1/4 tsp
Asafoetida : a pinch
Curry leaves : few
Turmeric powder : 14 tsp
Salt
Oil

Method

Whisk the curd & besan flour and blend well.
Add salt, turmeric powder, asafoetida , and mix well.
Heat oil in a pan , add mustard seeds , curry leaves , red chillies.
When the seeds begin to splutter , reduce the flame , add the curd mixture and mix well.
Let it boil for 10 minutes or till the raw smell of besan goes away.
Remove from flame and serve hot.

Birthday Lunch

Hubby's Birthday Lunch Spread

1.  Semiya Payasam - For recipe click here
2.  Potato Smiley - For recipe click here
3.  Chapathi & Dal - For recipe click here
4. Green peas Pulao & Mixed Vegetable Kurma - For recipe click here
5. Curd Rice & Instant Mango Pickle - For recipe click here
6. Carrot Halwa - For recipe click here

Simple Cabbage Rice

Recipe Video Here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8JpCHEpPac

Ingredients

Finely Chopped Cabbage : 1 cup
Chopped onion : 12 cup
Cooked rice : 1 cup
Oil : 2 tbsps
Mustard seeds : 1/2 tsp
Urad dal : 1/2 tsp
Chana dal : 1/2 tsp
Salt

Method

Heat oil in a kadai , splutter mustard seeds , urad dal , chana dal .
Add chopped onion and fry till onions turn translucent.
Add finely chopped cabbage and saute for few minutes.
Add turmeric powder , salt , mix well .
Now add red chilli powder , mix , cover with a lid & cook for 2 - 3 minutes .
Now add cooked rice , mix well ,cover , lower the flame & let it cook for few more minutes.
Remove from flame and serve hot with Potato chips.

Kumbakonam Kadappa - Side dish for Idli / Dosa / Poori

Recipe Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTh1mtUhvMk

Ingredients

Moong dal : 14 cup
Potato : 1
Onion : 1
Tomato : 1
Green Chillies : 3
Cinnmon sticks : 2
Cardamom : 1
Fennel seeds : 1/2 tsp
Grated coconut : 1/4 cup
Oil : 1 tbsp
Salt
Curry leaves
Coriander leaves

Method

Cook moong dal & potato in a pressure cooker for 4 whistles.
Grind coconut & 2 green chillies into a fine paste with little water.
Heat oil in a pan , add cinnamon sticks, fennel seeds, cardamom & fry well.
Add chopped onion , 1 green chilly and fry.
Add chopped tomato and fry.
Add turmeric powder,, salt and mix.
Now add cooked moong dal , peeled & chopped potato , 1/2 cup water and mix everything well.
Let it boil for few minutes.
Now add the coconut paste , little water , mix well and let it boil for few more minutes.
Finally add coriander leaves & curry leaves mix & switch off the flame.
Enjoy with Idli / dosa / poori.

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