Zulekha's Kitchen

Methi aloo is a very simple dish, but simply amazing where its taste is concern. Though farmers have this methiji bhaji, prepared in their own way with raw onions crushed with palm and bajra roti ( millet ), a typically north Indian food. I must say this aloo methi is one such staple food which is relished by many Indians. Fenugreek leaves have many benefits where as health is concerned, a cooling and aromatic with vibrant green texture is so good for visuals and health, its helpful for pregnant females, is good for weight loss, reduces dullness, dizziness and drowziness, and many such benefits.   Though I like it with bajre ki roti, I still remember having it with my grandma but that recipe is a bit different to the one I am sharing here...surely will share my methi bhaji variation soon.  Though now a days small fenugreek leaves ( methi ) is available in market and known as baby fenugreek leaves, they simply amazing and you can make this recipe with ba...

Paneer mirch pakode are damn tasty, simply yumm... as paneer is tossed with coriander mint chutney on both the sides and then deep fried into crispy fritters with green capsicum... The covering that is of gram flour gives you a crispy and crunchy effect and that is because of cornflour that I have added to the gram mixture, its a fritter with a twist hope you all like it...here is my Recipe of Paneer Mirch Pakode...   INGREDIENTS:  5-6 chopped Paneer into medium sized square cubes   1-2 Capsicum  1 cup besan  1 tbsp cornflour  a pinch baking soda  1/2 tsp red chilli flakes| red chilli powder 1 tsp ginger garlic paste  2 nos chopped green chilly  pinch of turmeric powder  1 tsp roasted cumin powder Thick Coriander mint chutney oil for frying  Salt METHOD:  1.Chop paneer and capsicum into small square shape, almost both equal size. In a bowl add besan, salt, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, red...

  Bhaji Gosht is prepared with Indian spices but here the centre of attraction is leafy vegetables that are added , not one or two but three , yes I added three leafy vegetables to the prepared mutton to give that extra oomph to the mutton. Well it is said that one must add leafy vegetables to their daily meals, to extract all the nutrients that are present in vegetables, in fact doctors also advice to consume leafy vegetables to have a happy, healthy and long life.   Mutton has a taste of its own when blend with few spices ,its rich flavor and royal aroma is so mesmerizing  that one gets completely hooked in its unbeatable taste, and when green leafy vegetables added to mutton, it brings out the peerless and optimum taste. In this Recipe all the vegetables blend so well that it gives out  the perfect taste, dill leaves are some what sweet , spinach that is packed full of iron and vitamins and where as Indian sorrel has a bit sour taste. The b...