Monday, October 09, 2006

Paneer shahi

Ingredients:
Paneer (Indian cheese also called fresh cottage cheese), get Nanak/ desi or Verka brand. Slice the paneer into cubes or triangles.
Tomato Paste: 3- 4tbsps
Salt to taste
Jeera/ Cumin 1/2 tsp
1- 2 Tbsp Olive oil
1/2 cup milk/ heavy whipping cream
Garam Masala 1/2 tsp
Ginger Garlic paste
corriander and green Chillies to decorate
Preparation time 10-12 mins

Method:
1. Heat oil in a pan. Add Jeera to it.
2. Add ginger garlic paste. Fry for 15- 20 secs
3. Add tomato paste. Add some water to it so that it becomes little tin. Like the soup consistency.
4. Add milk to it and boil. See to it that you stir tomato paste as you add milk. If you are not too calorie conscious you can add Heavy whipping cream to it instead of the milk. It gives a full and rich creamy taste.
5. Boil it stirring continuously.This whole provess may take 5 to 6 mins.
6. Add garam masala to it.
7. Add Panner to it.
8. Let it boil for some more time till paneer gets soft.
9. At the end stir in salt.10. Decorate with chopped corriander leaves and green chilli.
If the paneer is too much than save the half or rest of it. freeze it. You can use it over pizza and cheese based other dishes. It's a healthier option.

Monday, October 02, 2006

English Words for Indian Groceries

Indian / Hindi Name English Name
Adrak Ginger
Aloo / Batata Potato
Amla Gooseberry
Arbi Colocasia roots
Baingan Brinjal/ Eggplant
Bhindi Lady Finger/ Okra
Bhutta/ makki/Makai Maize/ Corn
Chichinda / Parval Snake Gourd
Chukander Beetroot
Fansi French Beans
Gajar Carrot
Bandgobi Cabbage
Hara Dhania Coriander leaves
Hari Pyaz Green Onion
Hari Mirch Chilli (green)
Kaccha Aam / Keri Mango (raw)
Kaddu Pumpkin
Kadi patta Curry leaves
Kamal Kakdi Lotus Stem
Karela Bitter Gourd
Kathal Jackfruit
Kela Banana/ plantain
Kele ka guda Plantain pith
Kele ka phool Plantain flower
Kheera / Kakdi Cucumber
Khumb / Guchhi Mushroom
Lahsun Garlic
Lauki/ Giya Bottle Gourd
Matar Green Peas
Methi patta Fenugreek leaves
Mooli Radish
Nariyal/ oppo Coconut
Nimbu Lemon
Palak Spinach
Papdi / Vaal Broad Beans
Patrel / Patra Colocasia leaves
Pattagobi Cabbage
Petha Ash Gourd
Phoolgobi Cauliflower
Pudina Mint
Pyaz Onion
Salad patta Lettuce leaves
Sarson ka saag Green Mustard
Shakarkand / Ratalu Sweet Potato
Shalgam Turnip
Shingh phali Drumstick
Simla Mirch Capsicum/ Bell Pepper
Sooran/ Jimikand Yam
Sukhi Lalmirch Chilli (dry red)
Suva bhaji / Soye Dill
Tamatar Tomato
Tori / Thurai Ridge Gourd