Punjabi Masala Bhindi or Okra

This is an Indian food recipe which is popular in most parts of India. Here is the Bhindi recipe which has been created in Punjabi style

Ingredients

250gm Bhindi (Okra)
½ teaspoon red chilly powder
½ teaspoon garam masala
½ teaspoon Dhania powder
¼ teaspoon turmeric or haldi
¼ teaspoon amchur powder
Salt to taste
2 tablespoon mustard or extra virgin olive oil

Recipe

Wash the okra, wipe it and cut it into round pieces
Take oil in pan, heat it and add all the spices stated above
Now put lady finger to it and mix it
Allow it to cook for 5 to 7 minutes
Serve hot with chapatti or parantha

Mughlai Gobhi or Cauliflower

This is a Mughal Era Veg lunch recipe which you would definitely like. Light on the stomach and is nutritious too.

Serves

Two to Three People

Ingredients

½ Kg Chopped Gobhi or Cauliflower
½ Cup Tomato Puree
2 -3 Teaspoon Tomato Ketchup
1 Teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste
½ Teaspoon Ajwain or Carom Seeds
½ Teaspoon Jeera or Cumin Seeds
½ Teaspoon Red Chili powder or as per taste
½ Teaspoon Dry Dhania or Coriander
½ Teaspoon Garam Masala
2 Teaspoon Besan or Gram Flour
2-3 tablespoon grated cottage cheese or Paneer
Green Dhania or Coriander Leaves for garnishing
Edible Oil
Salt to taste

Recipe

Cut fresh Cauliflower into small pieces and fry in oil till its golden brown
Take a pan and pour some oil, add Carom Seeds, Cumin Seeds, Gram Flour and sauté it
Now add the other spices to it and ginger garlic paste
Add Tomato Puree and Ketchup to it
It’s the turn to add fried Cauliflower to it
Stir it well and now add grated cottage cheese to it and mix it well
Now put the lid on the pan and allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes
Put it in the serving plate and garnish with Coriander Leaves
Serve it hot with Chapattis (Indian flatbread) or Parantha