Sunday 9 June 2013

MASALA PARATHA,VEGETABLE KOLHAPURI

MASALA PARATHA:-


Method:-
    For the dough
    1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and knead into soft dough using enough water.
    2. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Keep aside.

    How to proceed

    1. Roll out one portion of the dough into a circle of 75 mm. (3") diameter.
    2. Place one portion of the stuffing mixture in the centre of the circle.
    3. Bring together all the sides in the centre and seal tightly.
    4. Roll out again into a circle of 150 mm. (6") diameter, using whole wheat flour.
    5. Place the paratha on a non-stick pan. Turn over in a few seconds.
    6. Cook the other side for a few more seconds.
    7. Lift the paratha with a pair of flat tongs and roast over an open flame till brown spots appear on both the sides.
    8. Repeat with the remaining portions to make 3 more parathas.
    9. Serve hot.

    VEGETABLE KOLHAPURI:-
    Ingredients
    Carrot , diced and boiled1 medium
    Potato , diced and boiled1 medium
    Cauliflower,boiled6-8 florets
    French beans , half inch pieces, boiled6-8
    Green peas,boiled1/4 cup
    Ginger1 inch piece
    Garlic5-6 cloves
    Oil4 tablespoons
    Dry coconut (khopra),grated1/2
    Cloves8
    Black peppercorns8
    Poppy seeds (khuskhus/posto)1 teaspoon
    Coriander seeds1 teaspoon
    Whole dry red chillies6
    Onions,chopped2 large
    Tomatoes,chopped2 large
    Red chilli powder1 1/2 teaspoons
    Turmeric powder1 teaspoon
    Saltto taste
    Fresh coriander leaves,chopped2 tablespoons
    Garam masala
    Fennel seed (saunf) powder1/2 teaspoon
    Cinnamon1 inch stick
    Stone flower (dagad phool)1
    Cumin seeds1/2 teaspoon
    Bay leaves2
    Black cardamoms2
    Black peppercorns7-8
    Method
    Grind ginger and garlic to a fine paste. Grind all the ingredients of the Kolhapuri garam masala into a fine powder and set aside. Heat two tablespoons of oil in a kadai. Add grated dry coconut, cloves, peppercorns, poppy seeds, coriander seeds and red chillies. Lightly fry. Now add two thirds of the chopped onions and cook till it turns slightly brown. Cool, grind to a paste using sufficient water. Set aside. Heat remaining oil in another kadai. Add the remaining chopped onions and sauté till brown. Add ginger and garlic paste and continue to sauté till lightly browned. Add tomatoes, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, masala paste and half cup of water and cook for two minutes. Add the boiled vegetables, adjust salt and simmer for four to five minutes. Sprinkle Kolhapuri garam masala powder and mix well. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.