Showing posts with label Aloo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Aloo. Show all posts

Sunday, November 2, 2008

My Kitchen : Aloo Pizza (11th Serv)

One of the master piece in the history of Cooking. Just try it and taste it!

Things Required:(For 2 Servings)

1 Pizza Base - white or brown as per your choice.

For the Topping:

1. 1 to 2 Cups of Aloo Mash
2. 10 to 12 French beans cut into one-inch pieces - optional
3. 2 tsp of pizza spice
4. 2 to 3 tbsp of pizza topping
5. 1 cup of grated cheese
6. salt of taste


Method:

Place the aloo mash in a mixing bowl. Add the salt and the pizza spice. Mix with your fingers, now mix in three fourths cup of water and mix with your fingers gently. At this stage also mix in 1 tsp of the pizza topping. If you are using the beans then sauté the beans in a nonstick pan for 2/3 minutes and add aloo mixture. keep the mixture aside.

Spread the rest of the pizza topping on the pizza base. spread the prepared aloo mixtures on this Top with the grated cheese. Heat an oven to 180-degree c and bake the pizza in the oven for 10- 12 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

Serve piping hot. To give the pizza more variety. You can add one cup of vegetables with mash.

Top 3 Questions and Answers on "Special Tips to make delicious "Aloo Pizza Recipe" 

1. Question: What are some special tips for making a delicious Aloo Pizza?
Answer: To make a scrumptious Aloo Pizza, ensure your potato slices are thinly and uniformly sliced, pre-cook them to enhance crispiness, and use a flavorful combination of spices and cheese for a mouthwatering result.

2. Question: How can I prevent a soggy crust when making Aloo Pizza?
Answer: To avoid a soggy crust, it's essential to pre-bake the pizza dough for a few minutes before adding the potato toppings, and be sure to drain excess moisture from the cooked potatoes to maintain the pizza's crispiness.

3. Question: What cheese works best for Aloo Pizza?
Answer: Opt for a blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheese to create a delicious Aloo Pizza, as this combination offers a perfect balance of creaminess and sharpness that complements the flavors of the potatoes and spices.

More Delicious Servings:
01. My Kitchen : Dum Aloo (1st Serv)
02. My Kitchen : Baingan Masala (2nd Serv)
03. My Kitchen : Vej Karela (3rd Serv)
04. My Kitchen : Gobhi (Cabbage) & Kaju Vej (4th Serv)
05. My Kitchen : Carrot Salad (5th Serv)
06. My Kitchen : Spinach (Palak) & Saag (6th Serv)
07. My Kitchen : Dahi & Pudina ki Chatny (7th Serv)
08. My Kitchen : Hara Dhaniya (Coriander) ki Chatny (8th Serv)
09. My Kitchen : Simple Chiken Curry (9th Serv)
10. My Kitchen : Caramel Custard (10th Serv)

Sunday, July 22, 2007

My Kitchen : Dum Aloo (1st Serv)

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Dear Friends,

It's my first article on this BLOGLAND. I would like to share my KITCHEN EXPERIENCE with all of you!!!

Life is meant for enjoyment!!! and prior to anything else.... Cooking is my hobby and happiness...and serving it to my hubby is my pleasure...here I am serving you my delicious recepies for you...Taste it!!!

Things Required: (for 3-4 persons)

  1. 12 small potatoes (near about HALF Kg)
  2. Curd ONE & HALF tbsp
  3. Ginger-Garlic Paste 1 tsp
  4. Turmeric Powder HALF tsp
  5. Coriander Powder 1 tsp
  6. Red Chili Powder HALF tsp
  7. Black Paper Powder HALF tsp
  8. Garam Masala Powder HALF tsp
  9. Oil 2 tbsp
  10. Cummin Seeds HALF tsp
  11. Salt 1 tsp
How to prepare DUM ALOO

First wash and peel the potatoes. If you have large sized potatoes cut them into equal sized pieces.

Take CURD in a large bowl and beat it till smooth and blended, add spice powder and ginger-garlic paste. Blend it well. Prick up the potatoes with fork, and add them to the curd-spice mixture, spoon up the mixture over them so that the potatoes are well coated.

Method:

First Heat the oil in a pan, burning it if using mustard oil. Add the Cummins seeds and fry it for a while till it gets golden and fragrant.

Add the potatoes, and any extra curd mixture remaining in the bowl, cook it on high heat, stirring all the time till the masala dries and the oil separates.

Add HALF cup water and salt. Turn the heat to low, cover it tightly and cook till the potatoes are tender.

Top 3 Questions and Answers on the "Dum Aloo Recipe"

1. Question: What are the key ingredients for making Dum Aloo?
Answer: The key ingredients for making Dum Aloo include baby potatoes, yogurt, spices like cumin, coriander, and garam masala, as well as tomatoes and cream for a rich and flavorful gravy.

2. Question: How is Dum Aloo traditionally cooked?
Answer: Dum Aloo is traditionally cooked by parboiling baby potatoes, then frying them until they are golden brown before simmering them in a spicy yogurt and tomato-based gravy on low heat, allowing the flavors to meld together through the "dum" or slow-cooking process.

3. Question: What are some popular variations of Dum Aloo?
Answer: Popular variations of Dum Aloo include Kashmiri Dum Aloo, which features a vibrant red gravy with the addition of dry ginger and fennel seeds, and Punjabi Dum Aloo, known for its creamy and rich tomato-based gravy.

Test it-n-enjoy!!!