Ratatouille

February 12, 2016 | SatvikFood | Like |

How to prepare Ratatouille ?

An Italian dish which is easy to prepare and healthy to serve

 

 

 

Ingredients:

  • 2 Large Aubergines
  • 3-4 Medium sized Courgettes
  • 1 yellow Bell Pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 4 medium sized tomatoes
  • 1 small packet basil or
  • 1 tbsp mixed herbs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp asafoetida
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt

Procedure:

  • Wash and chop Aubergine,
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Stuffed Bitter Gourd

February 12, 2016 | SatvikFood | Like |

How to prepare Stuffed Bitter Gourd ?

An interesting recipe which will make people love this vegetable also known as Karela. It helps in reducing cholesterol and diabetes.

 

 

Ingredients:

  • 8 medium sized Karela / Bitter Gourd
  • 3/4 tsp salt

For stuffing

  • 1 1/2 cups Besan/ Chickpea flour
  • 4 1/2 tbsp Coriander and cumin powder
  • 2 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 100 ml water approximately

For tempering / tadka

  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 1 1/2 tsp mustard
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 1-2 chopped green chillies
  • 1 1/2 tsp asafoetida
  • 1/2 turmeric

Procedure:

  • Wash and dry karelas with a tea towel.
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Flapjacks

February 8, 2016 | SatvikFood | Like |

How to prepare Flapjacks ?

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 blocks butter (375g)
  • 8 cups Scottish porridge oats
  • 2 tsp vanilla essence
  • 1/2 cup broken or whole hazel nuts
  • 1/2 cups raisins
  • 1 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup golden syrup

Procedure:

  • Grease a large baking tray and cover with a thin layer of semolina to prevent sticking or cover the surface of the baking tray with grease proof paper.
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Shrikhand

February 8, 2016 | SatvikFood | Like |

How to make Shrikhand ?

An all time favourite in Maharashtra and Gujarat

 

 

 

Ingredients:

  • 8 cups plain yogurt
  • 3-4 tbsp milk (50 ml)
  • 1/4 tsp spanish saffron
  • 1/2 tsp ground cardamon
  • 1 1/4 cup caster/ icing/ powdered sugar
  • 2 soft mangoes
  • 10 pistachio nuts

Procedure:

  • Measure out plain yogurt and pour it into a doubly folded cheese cloth\ muslin cloth lining a colander and balance it over a bowl to collect the water.
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Stuffed Tomatoes

February 7, 2016 | SatvikFood | Like |

How to prepare Stuffed Tomatoes ?

This dish can be served as a main course. Serves eight people

 

 

 

Ingredients:

  • 16 tomatoes medium sized

      For stuffing

  • 3/4 cup rice
  • 1 1/2 cup water
  • 1 small chopped red bell pepper
  • hand full cashew nuts
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1 1/2 tbsp ghee
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper powder
  • 1 tsp mixed Italian herbs

Procedure:

        For stuffing

  • Boil water in a kettle and keep aside.
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Mint and Coriander chutney

February 7, 2016 | SatvikFood | Like |

How to prepare Mint and Coriander chutney ?

This easy to prepare chutney goes very well with most of our savories

 

 

Ingredients:

  • Coriander leaves – 1 bunch
  • Mint /Pudina – 1 bunch
  • Green chilli -1 -2
  • Ginger –
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Dhokla

February 7, 2016 | SatvikFood | Like |

How to prepare Dhokla ?

Dhokla is a traditional dish from Gujarat which is a great Vegan snack

 

 

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups medium semolina
  • 2 tbsp chickpea flour (besan)
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 2 finely chopped green chillies
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 1 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups yogurt
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1-2 tbsp water
  • 2 tsp ENO (Fruit salt)

      Tempering / Tadaka

  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp paprika powder
  • 2 tsp desiccated coconut powder
  • 1/4 bunch chopped coriander leaves

Procedure:

  • Prepare a steamer/pressure cooker with water about an inch from the bottom boil it on medium high heat.
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