GHEE RICE

Here is a simple meal in a dish....the all time favorite Ghee Rice

INGREDIENTS

• BASMATI RICE -1 CUP
• GREEN PEAS-1/2 CUP
• ONION -1
• GREEN CHILLY-1 to 2
• CUMIN SEEDS -1/2 TEASPOON
• GHEE-4 TABLESPOONS
• CASHEW NUTS -1 TABLESPOON
• RAISINS-1 TEASPOON
• SALT TO TASTE

METHOD

• Wash and clean the rice.
• Soak  for 10 minutes.
• Drain .
• Cook with enough water till well cooked.Drain the cooked rice.
• Boil the green peas with a little salt and sugar.Drain.
• Heat the ghee in a pan.
• Fry the cumin seeds,cashew nuts,slit green chillies and chopped onions.
• Add the green peas and saute along with salt to taste.
• Now add the cooked  rice to the sauteed mixture.
• Stir gently and cook covered on low heat for a few minutes.
• Serve with any curry of your choice or just raitha or potato wafers.
• This is a great lunchbox dish too...

TOMATO BHATH

Here is a quick and easy meal in a dish that is an all time favorite for the young and old alike...

Just a handful on tomatoes and onions help you dish out this tasty dish in a matter of minutes...

INGREDIENTS

• RICE -1 CUP
• MOONG DHAL-1 TABLESPOON
• TOMATO JUICE -1 CUP
• CHOPPED ONION-1
• CHOPPED TOMATO -1
• RED CHILLY POWDER -1 TEASPOON
• TURMERIC POWDER -1/4 TEASPOON
• GARAM MASALA POWDER-1/2 TEASPOON
• CUMIN SEEDS-1 TEASPOON
• CORIANDER LEAVES -LITTLE
• OIL-2 TABLE SPOONS
• SALT TO TASTE

METHOD

• Clean,wash and soak the rice for 10 minutes.
• In the mean while,heat the oil in a pressure pan.
• Fry the cumin seeds,onions and tomato pieces.
• Add the moong dhal.
• Add 1 1/2 cups of water.
• Add the powders and salt.
• Bring to a boil.
• Now add the soaked and drained rice.
• Cover the pressure pan with its lid and let it pressure cook for  4 -5  whistles.
• Switch off .
• Open when the pressure subsides.
• Fluff up with a fork and garnish it with coriander leaves.
• Serve with any raitha or just papads or potato wafers.

BREAD VEGETABLE DELITE

A few slices of bread and some vegetables make a delicious dish

which is fine for any meal....

INGREDIENTS

• BREAD-   8  to 10 slices
• ONIONS-2
• TOMATOES-2
• GREEN CHILLIES-6
• CARROT-1
• CAULIFLOWER BITS-2 CUPS
• GREEN PEAS - 1/2 CUP
• CORIANDER LEAVES -LITTLE
• OIL -1/4 CUP
• TURMERIC POWDER-1/2 TEASPOON
• CUMIN SEEDS-1/2 TEASPOON
• GARAM MASALA POWDER -1 TEASPOON
• SALT TO TASTE

METHOD

• Chop bread into small cubes.
• Chop the onions,tomatoes,carrots and cauliflower into small pieces.
• Heat the oil in a large pan.
• Fry the cumin seeds.Add chopped green chillies and onions.
• Fry well.
• Add tomatoes and cook till they are pulpy.
• Add the chopped vegetables .Stir fry till the vegetables are soft.
• Now add the turmeric powder and garam masala powder.
• Cook for a few minutes.
• Now add the bread cubes.Stir till it absorbs the moisture.

• Remove from heat and garnish with coriander leaves.

       Serve hot or cold with any raitha.(Preferably onion raitha.)

       This dish is a meal by itself and can be had at any time.

        It is a great lunch box recipe....