Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Bohri’s Paya (20th Serv)


Hubbies and relatives, presenting herewith one more Bohri Recipe - Paya. Just make it and taste it! I am waiting for your feelings (of course, about PAYA).

Ingredients:

Paya – 6
Onions – 5
Ginger paste – 1 tsp
Garlic pastes – ½ tsp
Dhania powder – 2 tsp
Red chili powder – ½ tsp
Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
Salt as per taste

For Tadka:

Oil – 2 tbsp
Onion (finely chopped) – 1
Cinnamon – 1 inch piece
Cloves – 2 to 3
Whole jeera – ½ tsp
Garlic pastes – ½ tsp
Gram flour – 1 tbsp
Dhania powder – ½ tsp
Red chili powder – ¼ tsp

Method:

Wash the payas thoroughly. Put them in a pressure cooker along with onions, ginger and garlic paste, with onions, ginger and garlic paste, Dhania powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt and one glass of water. Cook the mixture for 15 to 20 minutes till the paya is tender. Stir the payas on a low flame till the onions are completely mashed. Take a different vessel and do the tadka with the above ingredients. Now put the payas from the pressure cooker in this vessel and add some water. Cook it for a while and serve.

Top 3 Questions and Answers on Special Tips to make delicious "Bohri’s Paya Recipe"

1. What are some special tips to enhance the flavor of Bohri's Paya recipe?
Answer: To enhance the flavor of Bohri's Paya, consider slow-cooking the trotters with aromatic spices and herbs for an extended period to develop rich flavors.

2. How can I achieve a tender texture in Bohri's Paya?
Answer: Achieve a tender texture in Bohri's Paya by marinating the trotters in yogurt and papaya paste, which contains natural enzymes that help tenderize the meat.

3. What is the secret to the signature taste of Bohri's Paya?
Answer: The signature taste of Bohri's Paya is achieved by adding a unique blend of spices, including star anise, black cardamom, and nutmeg, which impart a distinct and flavorful profile to the dish.

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20. Bohri’s Delicious Servings: Sheer Khurma (19th Serv)

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Bohri’s Delicious Servings: Sheer Khurma (19th Serv)

Friends, hubbies and family members, actually today is not any sort of occasion but one incident happened at our home that one of the Bohri friends came in the evening and told me the delicious recipe of their community. I prepared it and tasted it. Now it is your turn to take a delicious taste of it.

Ingredients:

01. Milk – 2 liters
02. Vermicelli (crushed) – tbsp
03. Dried dates – 3 to 4
04. Raisins – ½ cup
05. Almonds – ½ cup
06. Pista – ½ cup
07. Charoli – 2 tsp
08. Ghee – 1 tbsp
09. Sugar as per taste

Method:

Boil the milk and leave it aside. Soak almonds, pista and charoli in hot water so as to peel off their skin. Cut the almonds and pista into long slices. Dye the dried dates and chop them finely. Heat ghee in a vessel on a low flame. Add the vermicelli and stir till it gets roasted. When it turns golden brown, put dried dates, almonds, pista and charoli in it. Roast it on a very low flame till it starts giving out an aroma. Add the raisins and stir a little. Put the previously boiled milk in this mixture slowly. Keep stirring. When the milk comes to a boiling point, lower the flame and let it cook for a while.

As the milk turns cream in colour, put sugar in it. Let it boil till the milk becomes almost half its quantity. Serve hot.

Top 3 Questions and Answers on Special Tips to make delicious "Bohri’s Delicious Servings: Sheer Khurma" 

1. What are some special tips for making Bohri's Delicious Servings Sheer Khurma?
Answer: To enhance the flavor of Sheer Khurma, use high-quality saffron strands and roast the vermicelli until it turns golden brown.

2. How can I make Bohri's Sheer Khurma extra creamy?
Answer: Achieve creaminess by using full-fat milk and simmering it on low heat while adding condensed milk for a rich texture.

3. What's the key to perfecting Bohri's Sheer Khurma presentation?
Answer: To make it visually appealing, garnish the Sheer Khurma with finely chopped nuts and dried fruits, and serve it in decorative bowls for an inviting presentation.

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Monday, December 29, 2008

Breakfast : The Good Habit for everyone!

Breakfast is the first meal of the day. The word came about because it means breaking the fast after one has not eaten (fasted) since the night before.

Treating breakfast with less than the correct regard is becoming a habit. But skipping breakfast may destroy your health.
In my first job I had a problem with my sleep. No, I wasn’t eagerly desirous; nor did my mind roam to the secrets of life. Active during the night activities – movies, surfing, chatting and texting – that started in college were difficult to root out. We all know old habits die hard. Almost every day I slept around one in the night. Every morning, it took enormous effort to get ready for work. Though my office is just a stone’s throw from home, I never found the time for even a 2-minute noodle.

Missing breakfast was a miserable price to pay to be in the loop. Everybody in the group was ghoulishly witting of their looks, and I followed the crowd.
To get stuck down by the pressure to get through a B-school I lost my hunger. Mornings were spent pouring over the newspapers. So, I started going to eat.
Every night I went to bed thinking I would wake up early. But my laziness got better of me. After many failed attempts I guiltily accepted that I am not a morning person. And with it sank the dream of having a king-size breakfast.

All are the experiences of people like you and me who work hard at office battle field. They say we never value health until sickness arrives. The first respondent started having breakfast after vomiting bile. The second, when she fainted. The third one, when the lab tests showed ulcers in the stomach. And, fourth when her husband started having an affair with a well-endowed woman.

Today, when many families can open to have a luxurious breakfast, they don’t have enough time to eat. They collect wealth to secure the future, but sicknesses make the future desolate. Ill-health makes wealth go down the drain through medical bills. We ignore our health to earn; and then we spend the earned money on the ruined health. So don’t let this happen to you. Be a breakfast person.

Top 3 Questions and Answers on Special Tips to make delicious "Breakfast: The Good Habit for everyone! 

1. Q: What's a simple yet effective tip for making a delicious and healthy breakfast?
Answer: Incorporate a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables into your morning meal to boost flavor and nutrition.

2. Q: How can I ensure my breakfast is both tasty and time-efficient?
Answer: Prep ingredients the night before and opt for quick recipes like overnight oats or smoothie bowls for a delicious breakfast in minutes.

3. Q: What's a secret ingredient that can enhance the flavor of breakfast dishes?
Answer: Experiment with herbs and spices like cinnamon, vanilla, or smoked paprika to add depth and richness to your breakfast creations.

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Friday, December 26, 2008

Sukadi : The Nutritious Food you never forget! (18th Serv)

Friends, just take a look at this recipe. Wheat is sweet and cooling and pacifies vata and pitta doshas. It strengthens all seven dhatus i.e. body tissues. Roasted wheat flour is especially effective for strengthening the bones and joints. Jaggery adds to the above qualities of wheat. The ghee provides lubrication in the body and nourishes all dhatus. Nutmeg pacifies kapha; hence this dish is well balanced for all constitutions.

Sukadi is quick and easy to prepare. It is very nourishing and light to digest. So, it is recommended for all, especially for growing kids, and you can have it in all seasons.

How to do it? (Preparation and cooking time – approximately 45 minutes):

Ingredients:

1. Wheat flour – 200 gms
2. Jaggery – 200 gms., crushed well, or grated.
3. Ghee – 200 gms
4. Nutmeg powder – 1 gm
5. Acacia gum powder – 10 gms.

Method:

1. Heat the ghee in a thick bottomed pan or pot; add wheat flour and roast, string continuously. Take care not to burn the flour, till it gives a nice aroma.

2. Add the gum powder and stir. When all the gum is puffed. (about 2 minutes), add nutmeg powder and remove the pot from the gas.

3. Add the grated Jaggery and mix well.

4. Pour the mixture onto a greased plate or tray and spread evenly. Cut into pieces of about 2.5 x 2.5 cm in size.

5. After the Sukadi has cooled down completely, take out and store in an air tight container.

Cooking Tip:

Almonds, cashew nuts and pistachio pieces can be added according to the taste. It is good to use ghee prepared according to the traditional method.

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1. What are some special tips for making delicious Sukadi, a nutritious and unforgettable food?
Answer: To enhance the flavor, roast the gram flour (besan) on low heat until it turns aromatic and golden brown before making Sukadi.

2. How can I ensure my Sukadi is not too hard or too soft?
Answer: Achieve the perfect texture by adding jaggery syrup slowly and stirring continuously until the mixture reaches a crumbly consistency, allowing it to cool and set properly.

3. Are there any creative variations to elevate the Sukadi recipe?
Answer: Experiment with different nuts and seeds like chopped almonds or flaxseeds for added crunch and nutrition in your Sukadi.

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Thursday, December 25, 2008

My Kitchen : Mango Mousse (17th Serv)

Mango, often called the king of fruits, has great health benefits. A known anti-oxidant, it contains phenolic compounds, it has healing capacities and can prevent cancer. A regular intake of the fruit is beneficial for pregnant women and people with anemia. It is also a rich source of tryptophan, the precursor of the “happiness-hormone” serotonin.

Mangoes, say doctors, are perfect to replenish salts, vitamins and energy after a workout. Rich in enzymes, such as vaneferin, catechol oxidase and lactase, mango helps in digestion and cleaning the bowel. And good digestion in turn helps in relieving clogged pores of the skin.

It is a rich source of Vitamin B, E, potassium and selenium which help to protect against heart disease and other ailments.

You can have mangoes in pickles, chutney, sorbet or raw; as breakfast, dessert or any time of the day. Here is an easy-to-make recipe of mango that will make your mouth water.

Things Required (for 6 to 8 servings)

1. Ripe mangoes, about 2 kg
2. ½ cup lime juice
3. ½ cup granulates sugar
4. 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
5. 2 egg whites
6. ½ cup heavy cream

Method:

01. Peel the mangoes, cut the flesh off the seeds, and puree in an electric blender with lime juice. Be careful not to over-blend.

02. There will be 5 cups of puree. Stir in the sugar.

03. Dissolve the gelatin in ¼ cup hot water, cool, and stir into the mango puree. Beat the egg whites with the salt until they stand in peaks.

04. Whip the cream until it is stiff. Fold the cream into the egg whites, and then fold this mixture gently (with a light hand) into the mango puree.

05. Pour into a large serving dish, or into individual dishes; then refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours, or until set.

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1. Q: What's the key to making a delicious Mango Mousse Recipe?
Answer: Using ripe and sweet mangoes is crucial for a flavorful mousse.

2. Q: How can I achieve a smooth and creamy texture in my Mango Mousse?
Answer: Whip the cream to stiff peaks and gently fold it into the mango mixture to maintain a luscious texture.

3. Q: Any tips for enhancing the flavor of my Mango Mousse?
Answer: Adding a hint of lime juice or zest can brighten the mango flavor and make your mousse even more delightful.

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