METHI PARATHA

Paratha is a very popular North Indian dish. Methi Paratha is of them which is very tasty and at the same time nutritious too. Methi Paratha is healthier compared to other form of parathas, Methi being the main ingredients. Addition of besan into it increases protein quotients as well. Serve it with yoghurt and pickle and this makes  a complete meal. 

Ingredients:

 

Whole meal Flour (Atta)                                                -              1 ½ Cup

Besan (chick pea flour)                                                   -              ½ Cup

Salt                                                                                      -              1 ½ Tsp

Carom seeds (Ajwain)                                                     -              1 Tsp

Red chili powder                                                              -              1 Tsp

Turmeric                                                                            -              ½ Tsp

Plain Yoghurt                                                                    -              ½ Cup

Ghee(Clarified butter)                                                     -              2 Tbsp

Fenugreek leaves (finely chopped)                               -              1 ½ Cup

Oil (To Fry)                                                                        -              4 Tbsp

Method:

Sieve together flour, besan, salt, red chili powder and turmeric powder.

Add ghee and mix well.

Now add yoghurt and fenugreek leaves.

Add water as required to make dough. The dough will be a little bit stiffer than the normal roti dough.

Let the dough rest for 20 minutes.

Take out lemon size dough and roll it into approx. 5 inch diameter.

Heat a tava or griddle. Roast the rolled dough / paratha on both sides with help of little oil till it becomes golden.

Serve with yoghurt and pickle.

Enjoy!!!

GAJAR KA HALWA OR CARROT HALWA

Gajar ka halwa is a very famous dessert or pudding in North India. It reminds me of my childhood when it was one of the preferred desserts in our house, specially when it was cooked by Mummy. Making Gajar Ka Halwa usually takes more time than other desserts but believe me it worth. It can be served cold or warm. In both the form it taste yummy...

it is really a delight in winter season.

Ingredients :-

Ghee - 2 tbs
Grated carrots - 8 cups
Milk - 500 ml
Sugar - 1 cup
Mawa - 1 / 2 cup
Green Cardamom powder - 1 / 2 tsp
Cashew Nuts or Almonds (Chopped)- 2 tbs

Method :-

Take a heavy bottom pan and heat it add 1 tbs of ghee and grated carrots to it and roast the carrots for 4-5 minutes.

Add milk to the pan and bring it to boil then turn heat on medium and cook the mixture until all milk is evaporated, stir frequently.
Add sugar,  this will loosen the mixture a bit, cook again until it used up all moisture.
Add mawa  and green Cardamom to the the pan and cook it  until mawa is mixed well into the halwa.
Pour rest of the ghee from sides and roast,  when it's of desired consistency turn off the heat. 

Garnish it with chopped nuts

Enjoy

NOTE: If you do not have mawa then increase the amount of milk. It will take a bit longer to cook but taste will be the same.