MUTTON KHEEMA CURRY

INGREDIENTS:

Ground Mutton/Kheema-------------1lb

Onion-----------------------------------1 med one chopped finely

Tomato---------------------------------1 med one chopped finely

Ginger Garlic paste-------------------1tbsp

Red Chilli Pwd-------------------------1-1/2 to 2 tbp

Garam Masala--------------------------1/2 tsp

Coriander Pwd--------------------------1/2 tsp

Grated Coconut Pwd-------------------1tbsp

Turmeric Pwd---------------------------1/4tsp

Coriander leaves------------------------finely chopped

Curry leaves-----------------------------few

Oil-----------------------------------------3 tbsp

DIRECTIONS:

1.Heat oil in a pressure cooker add curry leaves and chopped onions,turmeric,little salt and saute till the onions turn turn soft.

2.Add the ginger garlic paste and saute further for another 3 mts.

3.Add chopped tomatoes and cook till they are cooked and oil separates out.

4.Add the ground meat and cook on high for 4-5 mins stirring in between.

5.Add the gram masala pwd , red chilli powder and salt and combine well.  Add 1cup water and place lid and cook on pressure upto 4 whistles and turn off. 

6.When pressures off remove lid, add coriander pwd, coriander leaves, coconut powder and cook on low flame for 8-10 mts or till you get the desired gravy consistency.

7.Serve hot with rotis or white steamed rice.

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CHIKUDUKAYA VEPUDU /VAL-PAPDI FRY

INGREDIENTS:

Chikudukaya/Val-papdi-------1frozen packet(found in Indian store)

Onion----------------------------1 med one

Red Chilli Powder--------------1-1/2 tbsp

Grated coconut------------------2tbsp

Oil---------------------------------3 tbsp

Turmeric pwd-------------------1/4 tsp

Curry leaves----------------------few

Dry roast and grind to coarse paste:

Channa dal----------------------2tbsp

Corinder seeds------------------2tbsp

Cumin seeds--------------------1tsp

Dry Red Chillies---------------2

DIRECTIONS:

1.Cut the frozen packet into a bowl and let it defrost for about 15-20 mins at room temp. 

Note: The packet come as whole or halved pieces. I prefer mine to be little chopped .So you can either them the way they are or make them into smaller pieces by chopping them all together randomly instead of cutting each and individual piece. I also do not put them in water as they become soggy instead fry the half-defrosted on high flame for couple of mins.

2.Heat oil, add curry leaves, onions, turmeric and sauté till they are soft and then add ginger garlic paste and fry nicely for another 3-4mins.

3.Add the pieces and fry on high for about 5-7mins or until the pieces are completely out of water .

4.Add salt and fry them uncovered on med-high flame for another 8-10mins until they are 3/4th cooked.

5.Now add the red chill powder, ground paste, grated coconut and cook covered on med-low flame for another 5-7mins or until the pieces looks like they have absorbed all the flavors perfectly.

6.Turn off and serve hot with Rice. 

BANANA MUFFINS

INGREDIENTS:

All Purpose Flour---------------1-3/4 Cups
Sugar------------------------------3/4 to 1 Cup(I used 3/4 Cup)
Ripe Bananas--------------------3 large (ones with black spots)
Eggs--------------------------------2 large
Unsalted Butter-------------------1/3 Cup
Nuts--------------------------------1/2 cup(I did not use here)
Baking Powder-------------------1 tsp
Baking Soda----------------------1/4 tsp
Salt---------------------------------1/4 tsp
Vanilla Extract-------------------1 tsp

DIRECTIONS:

1.Preheat oven to 350degreeF and place muffin papers into each of the muffin tray holes.

2.In a big mixing bowl combine flour,salt,baking powder,baking soda,nuts and set aside.

3.In another bowl mash the ripe bananas with fork then add sugar. Mix well and now add eggs,melted butter,vanilla extract and combine well.

4.Now pour the wet ingredient mix(prepared in step 3) into dry ingredients(prepared in step 2) and mix lightly until combined.

Note: Overmixing the batter will make the muffins little hard.

5.Now witha spoon  fill each of the muffin tray holes until 3/4 full.

6.Place the tray in oven and bake for about 20-22mins and remove from oven and cool down, if a toothpick/fork comes out clean.

CRACKED WHEAT/GODHUMA PAYASAM

Its been quite a long time isn't it?, that I've been away from my small blog-world . I do realize that its not just months buts years, that took me away into a whole new world of joy, surprise, anguish, separation and much more of motherhood. Its quite enthralling to see my little one grow from a tiny ignorant baby to a little smiling machine ,then to a mini-robot(just kidding!!!) and now finally to a Curious George. My little Curious George is now nearing his 3rd B'day and now finally to celebrate a welcome back , Iam posting this hubby's favorite sweet. 

INGREDIENTS:

Cracked Wheat--------------1/2 Cups

Milk---------------------------1-1/2 to 2 Cups

Jaggery-----------------------1/2 cup or more(Can use sugar too)

Crushed Cardamom---------3

Ghee Fried Cashewnuts-----1 tbsp chopped

Ghee Fried Raisins----------1/2tbsp

Ghee---------------------------1tbsp

DIRECTIONS:

1. Take a pressure cooker and Fry the Cracked wheat in ghee remaining after frying nuts and raisins till nice light brown on med-low flame stirring in between.

2.Now add only 1/1/2 cup milk,crushed cardamom and close the lid .It should take about 3 whistles to cook.

3.After the pressures off remove the lid and add jaggery, nuts,raisins into the hot mixture stirring properly without forming lumps.

4.Check the sweetness and adjust according to your taste. Let it cool and serve when warm. Or add the remaining 1/2 cup milk if you feel the consistency is slightly thick.