Welcome to My Kitchen

I started cooking 20 years ago, and every day has been a new experience. You might not believe it but i was a person who could not fry an egg...but 20 years on..i feel i can take on any challenge.

I'm constantly trying out new recipes and looking for innovative ways to improvise my dishes and make it more easier. The easier the cooking gets and the less time it takes the more time for me to relax with my loved one.
But easy and quick does not mean compromise on taste or the way a dish is presented. I take great pride in decorating my dishes as i am a firm believer of ' The first impression counts'.

I decided to start this blog to help others like me discover that cooking a feast does not require slogging for hours in the kitchen all it requires is the right ingredients, tools and a creative mind and voila! you will have your family and guests begging for second helpings....

My inspiration for cooking has always been my husband...he loves his food..and like the saying goes 'A way to a man's heart is through his stomach'..i can confidently say it's true and it works wonders for a happy relationship...but he is also my best critic and competition.

I've got two little girls both who love to eat, and my eldest always enjoys helping me in the kitchen. I will try to post more kid friendly recipes that can be fun to eat and make together.

Hope you enjoy this blog and find it useful...please do feel free to leave any feedback or comments...remember there's always room for improvement!!!

Tuesday 19 February 2013

Lauki Bhaji

Lauki is also known as bottle gourd,dudhi or ghiya. 


Ingredients 

1 medium Lauki, peeled and chopped
2 tomatoes,chopped
1 tbsp ghee
1-2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 inch ginger,chopped
2 green chillies, chopped
1/4 tsp whole cumin
1/4 tsp mustard seeds
2 potatoes, cut in cubes
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp cumin powder
1/4 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp garam masala
Freshly chopped coriander
Salt for seasoning

Method

1. In a pressure cooker, heat ghee. Add the whole cumin and mustard. Once it starts to splutter, add the chopped ginger,garlic & chillies. Stir and let it infuse the oil.

2. Add the tomatoes, cook until the tomatoes are soft and skins start to separate . Sprinkle in the turmeric, coriander powder and cumin powder. Mix well.

3. Add the chopped potatoes and lauki. Mix well so the potatoes and lauki is covered with the masala.

4. Add 1/2 cup water, if you need less gravy add less. Close the pressure cooker and cook until one whistle. Turn off the heat.

5. Add the garam masala, chopped coriander and check for seasoning.  Stir well.

Serve hot.

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