Mommy's Lehsuni Aloo Baigan (Aubergines and potato with garlic n spices)

I still remember the special lunches which my mother used to make. One of those is Lehsuni Aloo baigan with arhar daal, chapati and rice (A complete meal). Its an all time hit whether you are in Northern part of India or Southern. There are various ways to prepare it, some make it spicy some make it in curry form. So today I am sharing here my mother's version. Every one loves it in my family, give it a try I am sure you will love it.

Ingredients:

• Purple eggplant/Aubergines/baingan - 1 medium (non-peeled & cut into 1/2″ cubes)
• Potatoes/aloo - 2 medium size (non-peeled and cut into 1/2″ cubes)
• Tomatoes puree - 1/2 cup
• Garlic paste - 1 1/2 tbsps
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Coriander powder - 1 1/2 tsps
• Garam Masala powder - 1 tsp
• Red chili powder - 1 tsp (you can adjust as per your taste)
• Salt - 1/2 tbsp or as per the taste
• Fresh Coriander - 1/4 cup (finely chopped)
• Mint leaves - 2 tbsps (finely chopped)
• Oil - 1-1/2 tbsps

Method

• Heat oil in a pan over medium high heat.
• When oil is warm enough (not very hot) add garlic paste to it and fry for 6-8 sec. As soon as the rawness of garlic is gone add all the dry spices to it and a tbsp of water so that the spices don't burn.
• Add tomato puree and fry until the oil separates.
• Once the oil is separated add potatoes and aubergines, mix well, cover it and cook for 15 minutes on low flame or unless the potatoes are well done. Do stir occasionally. 
• Once done add chopped mint & coriander and cover for 2 minutes on lowest flame.
• Switch of the flame and serve hot with chapatis/paratha or Daal/Rice.

Enjoy !!!!!

 

You can also stuff this sabzi and make Parathas.

 

Thanks n Happy cooking

Priyanka :)

Oats and strawberry pudding

Here comes a super easy recipe which is not only easy to make but deliciously yummmm to eat. Its healthy and you can serve it in your breakfast or as a dessert. I used strawberries as these days markets are flooded with them, you can also use bananas or mango with it. I have also added cinnamon & nutmeg flavors to it. The flavors depend upon you. You can always omit or add on the things. People who don't like oats will love this recipe I am sure (as my hubby). So without wasting much of the time lets quickly run through the ingredients and the method. 

One thing more to share, now I am back with my videos also. I have uploaded its video too for your convenience :))))

Ingredients :

• Quick Oats/Old fashioned rolled oats - 1 cup
• Light Brown sugar - 1/4 cup (adjust as per the taste)
• Fresh strawberries - 1/2 cup
• Whole Milk - 1 cup
• Cinnamon powder - 1/4 tsp
• Nutmeg powder - 1/4 tsp
• Baking Powder - 1/2 tsp
• Butter - 1 tbsp
• Few Nuts - Your choice (I used almonds, walnuts and raisins)
• Choco chips - 1 tbsp
• Vanilla Essence - 1 tsp
• Egg - 1 no.
• Orange Zest - 1/4 tsp

 Directions :

• Pre-heat oven to 190° C
• In a large bowl, mix together the oats, sugar, baking powder, orange zest, Cinnamon powder, nutmeg powder, dry fruits, choco chips, 3/4th strawberries. 
• In other bowl add milk, egg, vanilla essence and butter (u can use melted butter as well).
• In a greased baking dish add half of the oats mixture and add half of the milk mixture. Repeat the process. Lightly press the mixture with a spoon.
• Sprinkle some leftover strawberries on the top.
• Bake it for 30 to 40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the milk mixture has set.
• For an extra tasty top, sprinkle a tablespoon or so of extra brown sugar on top then place back in the oven under the broiler and broil for 20-30 seconds.

Serve hot

Thanks n Happy Baking

Priyanka :)