Garlic Spinach Snack Rolls

    I tried this snack for first time n its full n full my experiment.i was so excited while doing this n eagerly waited for the result...Ii tried this snack with APF n milk mawa powder....Yep i used the same dough preparation which we do for making Jamuns but little change i used water instead of milk to knead the dough.Actually i want to try crescent dough but the preparation n timing was lengthy so daringly tried in my own dough :).For filling i used garlic spinach puree n some sliced vegetables.After baking ,the snack flavor was similar to pizza dough with cheesy flavor without cheese.For my kids i sprinkled some Parmesan cheese also. My kids n my H also liked it very much.No exaggeration really tasted good use filling to your choice or the same...Try this snack born from my experiment n let me know h it turned out to U..Hope u all like this recipe :)

Ingredients
For Dough

1. All Purpose Flour   1 cup
2. Milk-Mawa Powder     1/2 cup
3. Butter   2 tsp
4. Baking powder   1/2 tsp
5. Water    to knead dough
6. Salt   a pinch

For filling

1. Cumin seeds   1/4 tsp
2. Garlic   3-4 flakes(finely chopped)
3. Onion   1/2 (finely chopped)
4. Spinach     2 cup(roughly chopped)
5. green chillies   2-3no.s
6. Mushroom   3 no.s(button mushroom) sliced
7. Green Bell Pepper    1/2 sliced
8. Onion   1/2 sliced
9. Carrot   few sliced

Method

• Take a bowl,add APF n milk mawa powder ,salt n mix well,then add melted butter and crumble it well n using water make a smooth ,softn pliable dough(not loose like chapathi dough but  little stiff like poori dough)

• Then cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set rest the dough for 20-30 minutes.
• Now heat oil in a pan,add cumin seeds n allow to sputter n add garlic fry lightly .

• Then add onions n saute till turns pink n add chopped spinach n saute for a minute n turn off the stove.
• Cool the spinach stir fry n grind it to a fine paste along with 2-3 green chillies and keep aside.
• Now divide the dough in to 4-5 large balls.
• Preheat oven at 375 degree Fahrenheit
• On a well floured surface keep one ball n genlty flatten it using hands n roll it to 9-10" dia make it little thick.
• Now keep 2 spoons of spinach puree n spread all over the rolled area  n to the spreaded spinach puree add sliced mushroom,onion n capsicum .(if you want can add some Parmesan cheese)
• From one edge start rolling the filled dough n seal it with pressing them lightly.
• Now cut in to 1 and 1/2" thickness. and on a lined or greased baking tray arrange the cur mini rolls.
• Do the same for all the remaining dough ,arrange it on a baking tray n brush it with butter/oil lightly and bake it for 20-25 minutes. or till turn crisp n golden color.
• Once it done serve the Garlic Spinach snack rolls with pepper powder on top n Relish with ketchup.

As this was my experiment i am not able concentrate on taking good pictures for pictorials..so sorry for that..This is so simple n you can try this with any of your desired filling.For my husband i sprinkled some red chilli flakes along with the filling since he love spicy snacks more.I forgot to brush the rolls thats the reason my rolls looks so dry.but it doesn't make a change in taste ..really so good.

mini thin crust pizza snack

I am sending this recipe to the event , Dish It Out-Spinach and Garlic by Vardhini. and also the new event , Only~Baked  by  Pari (Foodelicious) and guest hosting by Harini (TamalaPaku).

Broccoli Idly Upma

            Another interesting n neat way to use broccoli, adding it to Idly Upma. Idly upma are very quick ,simple n yummy breakfast with left over idlis n even perfect for kid's lunch box too. Simple upma turned out healthy n more flavorful with the addition of broccoli n peas. No need for any special side dish simple ketchup is enough. So you also try adding broccoli or any desired veg to your Idly upma and enjoy!!!

Broccoli Sesame Flavored Rice

         Now-a-days i myself wonder about my cooking :) making so many changes to usual cooking recipes.This recipe was my grandma's Kathirikkai Ellu Sadham, made some changes n tried with Broccoli n lima beans.this is easy,simple n one pot meal..Very yummy n flavorful rice. For this recipe i recommend to use freshly prepared ground spices ,This broccoli event makes me to cook more broccoli recipes n now my kids totally loved this veg in any form  happy na :) Try this interesting sesame seeds flavored one pot meal,perfect for your lunch box.

Spinach Vegetable Idli N Oothappam

Ingredients

1. Idly batter    2 cups
2. Spinach    1 and 1/2 cup(finely chopped)
3. Carrot   1 medium(dinely chopped)
4. Beans   3-4 (finely chopped)
5. Garlic   3-4 flakes(finely chopped)
6. Ginger   1" piece finely chopped
7. Mini Red n Orange Peppers   each one (finely chopped)(optional)   
8. Onion   1/2 (finely chopped)
9. Turmeric powder   a pinch
10. Mustard seeds    1/4 tsp
11. Urad dal    1 tsp
12. Curry leaves    few finely chopped
13. Oil    1-2 tsp

Method

• Wash n finely chop all vegs n spinach n keep aside.

• Heat oil in a pan,add mustard seeds wait till sputter n add urad dal, ginger n garlic fry lightly ot till urad dal turns golden color. 

• Then add onions n curry leaves ,saute till onion turns pink and add all the vegs n stir for a minute. 
• After that add turmeric powder,litle salt n stir everything well. 

• Lastly add chopped spinach n stir well and turn off the stove. 
• Now add the spinach n veg misture to the idly batter and mix well. 
• Take idly mould n grease the mould with oil/ghee,and pour a ladle of batter and steam for 10-15 minutes or till done. 
• Serve spinach vegetable idly with any chutney/sambar. 

Spinach Vegetable Oothappam

   I tried oothappam also with the same n same spinach veg topping...that was newly named by my kids as "Pizza Dosai" :)  they love the oothappam than Idly.

Heat a tawa/griddle,Pour 2 ladleful of batter and spread lightly n make thick crepes..and apply the same veg toppings all over the oothappam ,drizzle oil n cover it for a minute and open the lid and turn other side cook till crisp or done.Serve hot with desired chutney/sambar.

Note: you can also make puree of spinach n add to the batter along with sauted vegs.I didnt add so because my kids wont like the green color idly :)

Sending this recipe to the event  Dish It Out-Spinach and Garlic by Vardhini.

Brown Beans n Black eye Peas Tikki

             Hello friends.hope you all enjoyed your weekend..wishing you all a great week ahead.Coming to this recipe,Getting bored with sundal for a change made this Tikki with brown beans n black eye peas.I made this in hurry so not able to cook this tikki with patience...just like that i prepared fast n presented fairly.As my kids were goin to their swim class for the past 2 weeks so evening  i don't find time to spend in kitchen.some how i managed ..thats the reason..my previous post also don't have step wise or enough preparation pictures.
But the recipes are so simple, easy n yummy.Brown beans n black eye peas are rich in proteins,fiber,calcium n other  minerals too.My kids are not fond of sundal but they had more than 2 tikkis ..was so happy .So u also try to feed legumes in an interesting way like this ...Try this !!!

Ingredients

1. Brown beans/Kashmiri Beans    1 cup
2. Black eye peas   1/2 cup
3. Potato   1 no.(boiled n mashed)
4. Carrot   1 no.(shredded)
5. Onion   1/2 (finely chopped)
6. Cilantro    5-6 twig(finely chopped)
7. Ginger   2" piece(finely chopped)
8. lime/lemon   1/2(squeeze the juice)
9. Chilli powder   1/2 tsp
10. Amchur powder    1/4 tsp
11. Cumin powder   1/2 tsp
12. Hing powder    a pinch
13. Salt   to taste
14. Bread crumbs     1/4 cup
15. Sooji/fine rava   2 tbsp
16. Maida    1 tbsp(mixed with  1/2 cup water)
17. Oil    to roast the tikkis

Method

• Soak the beans n peas for 6-8 hours and pressure cook with enough water to 2-3 whistles.
• After that drain the water completely and mash then nicely using potato masher or in processor.

• then transfer the mashed beans n peas to a wide bowl/plate,add all other ingredients "from potato to salt" n mix everything well.
• divide the mixture in to 10-12 lemon size balls
• Now heat a tawa ,meanwhile take one ball gently flatten them using your palm n dip in maida water n roll in bread crumbs n rava mixture .do the same for all the balls.
• On hot tawa add few drops of oil n place 3-4 tikkis at a time(based on the tawa size) and cook in medium heat.
• Cook for 3-4 minutes and turn other side gently and cook till crisp n brown on both sides.
• Then remove from the tawa ,drain on paper towel and serve hot.
• Garnish the tikki with ketchup,finely chopped onions n lemon wedges or to your choice.

I am sending this recipe to the ongoing event,Cook It Healthy-Proteinicious theme by Sobha Shyam. 

Note: If you feel the beans mixture is too sticky n not able to roll n pat it, just add 2 spoons of bread crumbs n mix it well.

Mushroom Paneer Gravy

           Recently saw this mushroom gravy in one TV cookery show,this gravy was made with coconut paste..the recipe was so interesting ..soon I tried this gravy ...this is a delicious n spicy gravy with coconut paste..I added some home made Paneer also to it.Both Mushroom n Paneer are rich in protein n other minerals n vitamins.to know more facts about vegetables n legumes rich in protein content ..click Here.I served this along with multi grain Paratha..on the whole our Dinner was so healthy n filling.

Broccoli Lemon Poha

       
             Now-a-days my kids love poha more and they feel more comfortable ..for me also its easy n quick to prepare..its really a very tough job for me to feed them vegs..now they become Toddlers and started saying big "NO" to all vegs n greens. Particularly a strong hatred towards Broccoli,becoz of its green color..Sanjay use to say its green color Mummy, so it will be spicy.. i don't want that :) So i have to try n experiment new varieties n combo to feed them easily.Mango poha n Spinach Poha were fruitful,they loved it ..so this time tried lemonee poha with broccoli florets ,nuts,raisins n few mini sweet peppers. Result was awesome n they eat broccoli also. Hope you too like this recipe...