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No Butter Kadahi Paneer Recipe

kadahi paneer Kadahi paneer is loved by one and all. It is rich, creamy gravy with dipped paneer cubes. This delicacy makes a complete meal with plain roti, tandoori roti, or naan. As usual, I have prepared kadahi paneer, sans the creamy part. Rather, I have substituted butter and cream with almond- curd paste. To me, my version tastes divine, even without the usual kadahi paneer ingredients. Happy me! Kadahi Paneer Ingredients Paneer- 250 gram 4 onions 2 tomatoes (puree) 1 capsicum or more Ginger-garlic paste- 1tbsp kadahi masala- 1 tbsp curd- 1/4 cup almonds-10 jeera- 1 tsp kasuri methi- for garnishing Oil- 1 tbsp Water or milk for gravy cinnamon (dalchini)- 1 small salt, turmeric coriander powder Procedure no butter kadahi paneer Who doesn't love kadahi paneer?Paneer recipes are loved by kids and elders alike. Soak almonds in hot water for 10 minutes. Peel off their skin. Keep aside. Take 1/2 tbsp oil. Let's fry 2 onions f

Eggless, Nutty Cornmeal Cookies

Taking my love for healthy cookies to the next level, this time I have included cornmeal (makki atta) along with wheat flour and almond powder to bake another healthy batch of cookies. Seriously, this is even better than ragi badaam cookies . Would you like to try? Let's get back to the recipe: Ingredients 1 cup= 175 ml 1/2 cup - cornmeal (makki atta) 1/2 cup- wheat flour 1/2 cup-almond meal/powder 1/2 tsp- baking powder 2 tsp- ghee/clarified butter 2 tbsp- olive oil/ saffola/vegetable oil 1 tbsp- curd/yogurt 2-3 tbsp- milk (or as needed) 3 tbsp- sugar (as per your taste) 1 tsp- fennel seeds (lifts the aroma of these healthy cookies) Cornmeal Cookies Procedure makki cookies Sieve wheat flour, cornmeal, and baking powder. Add almond powder. Mix. Mix curd, oil, ghee in a separate bowl. Whisk well until smooth. Add fennel seeds to the flours. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ones. Rub with your hands. Do not knead. Add 2 tbsp of milk

Steamed Methi Chops for Dieters, Weight Loss Enthusiasts, Diabetics: How To Make Oatmeal Delicious

healthy snack oats methi chop How to cook oatmeal for breakfast? If you are looking for a diabetic friendly recipe, then this is it. If you want a weight loss recipe, then this one can be tried. If you are on a diet and wish to indulge in a healthy snack, why do not you try this steamed methi chop recipe? This is one simple recipe that gives you methi oatmeal chops, which are tasty, healthy, and filling. I have made it a point to include oats in my diet and make sure oat meal finds its way into a majority of my recipes. Today, I decided to experiment with another healthy snack recipe, using oats. Let's see what I have brought to you from my healthy kitchen. If you are wondering how to cook oatmeal for breakfast or for snacks, this recipe is a must try! oats benefits how to make oatmeal delicious With the winter season around, this is the best time to enjoy copious growth of methi. Let's go ahead and savor this herb in different forms to maximize h

Whole Grain Ragi Cookies With Almonds (Nachini Cookies)

ragi cookies Baking with whole grains is easy. Whether you are looking for ragi cookies or nachini cookies, you will find it all here. After a successful attempt at baking badam atta cookies, I have given ragi (finger millet) a try. Here I have come up with ragi badaam (almond) cookies. An extremely nutritious grain, ragi is rich in proteins & minerals. The antioxidant-rich finger millet flour helps boost body vigor and keeps you young :) You may replace sugar and make ragi cookies with jaggery. This ragi cookie without butter recipe is surely going to please your body, mind, and soul, for the health benefits of nachini or ragi are explicit and the ragi biscuits taste yummy. The distinct flavor of ragi is certainly going to be addictive. I am already addicted to ragi, for its color, scent, and taste reminds of the quintessential muddy smell of the earth. Ingredients 1/2 cup- wheat flour 1/2 cup- ragi flour (you may dry roast it) 1/4 cup - suji (semolin

Eggless Dates Cake With Whole Wheat, Carrot

An eggless wheat cake with dates makes a healthier bake. Isn't it? I always try to bake healthy. Perhaps you, too, are looking for a healthy eggless cake, which is ready in a jiffy and is no fuss. Well, this eggless dates cake may fit in. Sumptuous and healthy, the carrot cake uses whole grains. atta cake with dates Dates is a good source of dietary fiber and makes an excellent alternative to sugar. If you are trying to bake a healthy cake, then better to skip sugar and add dates instead. Secondly, the cake with dates uses carrot. It's a good idea to include this winter vegetable in your bakes, for it can add color and taste to the recipe. Coconut adds a layer of flavor to this healthy cake with carrot and dates. On top of it, this moist cake uses no maida or white flour, which only adds empty calories to your body, without any additional benefit. So why would you want to add it to your recipes? Not me at least! Never! eggless dates cake

10-Minute Besani Paneer Recipe

besani paneer Paneer recipes are royal! Indians love cottage chese recipes, isn't it? Paneer or cottage cheese is such a versatile ingredient that it can be put to umpteen food experiments. Paneer Make a dessert with paneer, from rasogollah to ice cream. Add it to curries to thicken them. Make stir fries with this high calorie dairy product. Add it to rice to make veg biryani From shahi paneer to butter paneer, from paneer kurma to kadahi paneer, from paneer badami to besan paneer, from paneer kofta to paneer pakoda, cottage cheese recipes are everywhere on the Indian platter! This besani paneer recipe comes from Anita Chahal aunty ji. I have recently met her in Facebook. She seems to have become an inspiration for many young girls like me. Young at heart, Anita ji is a super talented woman. Recently, she shared a besani paneer recipe, which inspired me to try it once. Made the besani paneer recipe with some modifications to Anita aunty ji'

Papaya-Potato Curry

papaya curry Papaya is one of my favorite fruits. In Punjab, we eat it primarily as a fruit. Rarely do we use it as a vegetable. My mom often makes raw papaya parantha, which tastes yum. Since papaya is full of health, with its antioxidant content, I decided to use it for a vegetable curry. Ingredients 1/2 papaya 2 potatoes 2-3 onions 7-8 garlic cloves 1 small ginger piece 1 Tomato 1 green chilly 1 tbsp oil 1 tbsp wheat flour 3 tbsp milk garam masala 1 bay leaf salt, turmeric, water fresh coriander leaves papaya potato curry Process Cut papaya into small pieces. Boil with two whistles. Keep aside Cut potatoes into equal size. Set aside. Grind onions, ginger, garlic, chilly, and tomato into fine paste. You may grind or puree tomato separately. Heat oil. Drop a bay leaf. Then add the ground onion masala. Stir fry. Let the masala fry. You may add little water to speed up the frying process. I do this often. When the raw smell of mas

Why To Invest in South Africa: An Analysis of Investment Advantages, Prospects

South Africa: Africa’s Second Biggest Economy South Africa Investment Opportunities (Image source: National Empowerment Fund) The end of the apartheid era in 1994 brought many changes to South Africa and this too has been reflected on the economic front. Despite struggling for the early years, the rainbow nation made a significant leap forward in restoring order to an economy battered by years of international sanctions and domestic violence. Within two decades of national reconciliation and economic reconstruction, South Africa has turned to become Africa’s second largest economy and the most favored investment destination. A soon as the first African National Congress (ANC) government was sworn in 1994, efforts to restore order to the economy shattered by sanctions began earnestly. Fiscal discipline and determined efforts help increase the economic capacity of people and build a strong edifice for eliciting growth. In 2000, the then President Thabo Mbeki took bold initiat

Eggless, Sugarless Cornmeal Cake

cornmeal cake Cakes have been my a favorite indulgence for me. But since I turned a health freak, I try to avoid processed foods. For one-time indulgence, I wanted to try an eggless cornmeal cake recipe. Yes, this is one guilt-free treat that you can savor during festivities. If you are looking for eggless cake recipes for the Christmas season, this lemon cornmeal cake does fit in well. I have added banana to the cake, but you are always free to choose fruits that you like. Orange cornmeal cakes are loved by one and all. If you want to try an eggless orange cake with cornmeal, go ahead with this recipe and include 1/2 cup orange juice along with banana. Adding 1/2 tsp of orange rind will enhance the flavor. Exclude milk from this recipe, replacing the same with orange juice. Let's try this healthy eggless sugarless cornmeal cake. This is one eggless lemon cornmeal cake that uses no sugar, though you are free to choose your ingredients. Add nuts of your choice to make

Instant Palak Paneer Recipe for Beginners

instant recipe palak paneer for beginners Another paneer recipe - another royal affair! I belong to the land of Punjab, and Punjabis are well-known for their use of a lot of dairy products. Paneer (cottage cheese) is one of them. Palak paneer (cottage cheese in spinach gravy) is a popular form of using paneer. It has become widely popular all over India. I have tasted palak paneer umpteen times, but never had the courage to give it a try myself. Today, while making lunch, the idea to make palak paneer struck my mind. But I did not know how to make it. So I quickly did Google search for palak paneer recipe. VegrecipesofIndia topped the list, and I wasted no time to go with that recipe. I prefer this site for most recipes. Here's the paneer recipe from Dassana Amit, though I have not added butter to my recipe: palak paneer recipe Process - Sharing two methods here: Ingredients for instant palak paneer 1 bunch of palak or spinach leaves 1 tbsp water 1 t

Whole Wheat Horlicks Biscuits Nankhatai

Call them Horlicks biscuits or bournvita delights, this batch of cookies will become permanent in your home. Perhaps every kid wants to have that familiar chocolaty flavor in everything and anything they eat. As a parent, you want to make sure your kid eats it right. Correct? horlicks nankhatai biscuits Of course, you want to include fiber in your child's diet while ensuring they enjoy healthy food. This blog is all about health, with "health" written all over it. Certainly, you will find many simple recipes with oatmeal and whole grains that make a delightful feast. Trust me or try those simple cookie recipes yourself. Of course, this blog isn't all about cookies - but you'll certainly find over 60 oatmeal cookie recipes without butter here. Surprised, are you? Well, we wish to take you on a healthy journey where health reigns supreme and there is a panacea for all ills. I wish so! Coming back from my world of fantasy to this simple cookie recip

Sarson da Saag & Makki di Roti

sarson saag makki roti Sarson saag and makki roti is a quintessential Punjabi recipe. No Punjabi food mention is complete without this delectable blend of cornmeal and mustard leaves, spinach leaves, bathua leaves ( Chenopodium album), and methi leaves (fenugreek). Of course, this is a labor of love, which requires a lot deal of time, from chopping the leaves to washing to patiently cooking the greens and letting them simmer on low heat for a good amount of time , but it's well worth the effort.  You'll forget your efforts once you serve this delicious blend of vegetables to your family. I can say this because I am married to an Odiya boy. Since makki di roti and sarson da saag make a flavorful, lip-smacking, and healthy combination for Punjabis, I always wanted my hubby to enjoy it. He loves the combo as much as I, despite being from a state that uses stir frying method for greens. This is one pot of good health that you would want to have again and again.