EASY BREAD PIZZA

Recipe Source & Acknowledgement: Homely Food

Bread pizza is an instant snack, which can be made in few minutes. Its not only a kid's delight, but  all grownups also would love it.                                                                                                                                

INGREDIENTS:
8 Bread Slices White/Brown (I used white bread here)
4 tsp Butter
8 Rings of Red Bell Pepper
8 Rings of Green Bell Pepper
4 Sprigs of Coriander Leaves / Cilantro (chopped)
1/2 tsp Dried Oregano Powder
1/2 tsp Fresh Pepper Powder
1/3 tsp Chilli Flakes
5 Cubes of Processed Cheese (here, used Amul cheese cubes)
1/2 tsp dries Basil
1/2 Cup Pizza Sauce (if pizza sauce is not available, use tomato chilli sauce)
Salt to taste

METHOD:
Grate cheese and set aside.

Cut each bread slice into round shape.

Spread butter on each bread slice.

Spread a spoonful of pizza sauce on each bread slice.

Pour 1 tsp grated cheese on each slice. Sprinkle oregano, dried basil, chilli flakes and black pepper on the top of each slice.

Place a green bell pepper ring on each slice.

Arrange red bell pepper ring on it, sprinkle with chopped coriander leaves.

Finally, top with grated cheese.

Grill in oven till cheese melts, but be careful not to burn the bread.

NOTE: I used only bell peppers and coriander leaves, you may use any vegies of your choice.
I kept pizza mild spicy, you may add more spice according to your tastebuds.
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CUCUMBER RAITA

Recipe Source & Acknowledgement: Homely Food

I haven't posted much raita recipes till yet, so love to post simple, easy to make cucumber raita, which has a cooling effect in hot Summer days and also helps in digestion. This is a great side dish, mainly a yogurt based dish, goes well with biryani or pulao. It can be had as an accompaniment with some sabjis and chapathis too.

INGREDIENTS:
1 Medium Sized Cucumber
1 Cup Plain Yogurt (thick)
1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
1/2 tsp Roasted Cumin Powder
2 Sprigs Coriander Leaves (finely chopped)
1 tsp Sugar
Salt to taste

METHOD:
Wash, peel and grate the cucumber. Set it aside.

Mix salt, sugar, Kashmiri red chilli powder and roasted cumin powder. Blend nicely.

Add grated cucumber and mix well. Sprinkle chopped coriander leaves, red chilli powder and cumin powder on the top. Serve Chilled with any pulao or biryani dish.

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DUDHI / LAUKI (BOTTLE GOURD) KOFTA CURRY

Here is a very simple kofta curry, koftas made with grated bottle gourd, and a simple gravy using very less oil, not like restaurant style gravy. This bottle gourd koftas require minimal preparation and cooking time. It is very mild flavored than malai koftas or nargisi koftas, yet fabulous! Thanks a ton Meena Bhatia for this Yummilicious kofta curry recipe. Meenu, we relished this delish dear........

INGREDIENTS:
2 Cups Peeled & Grated Bottle Gourd
1 Large Onion (roughly chopped)
1 Large Tomato (roughly chopped)
10 Cashewnuts
4 tbsps Gram Flour (besan)
2 tbsps Plain Yogurt / Curd
1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste + 1/2 tsp Ginger paste
1 tsp Dried Mango Powder (amchur)
1/2 tsp Black Pepper Powder
2 Green Chillies
2 Green Cardamoms
1/2" Cinnamon
2 tsps Roasted Cumin Coriander Powder
1/3 tsp Turmeric Powder
1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
2 tbsps Oil + Oil for Shallow Frying
1 tbsp Chopped Coriander Leaves
Salt to taste

METHOD:
HOW TO MAKE KOFTAS:
Squeeze water out from greated bottle gourd.

Add gram flour, 1/2 tsp ginger paste, dried mango powder, black pepper powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1tsp roasted cumin-coriander powder in it. Mix nicely. Give a desired shape. Shallow fry koftas till golden brown from the both sides. Drain on a paper towel and set aside.

TO MAKE GRAVY:

Blend green chillies, onion, cardamoms, cinnamon, yogurt, cashewnuts, tomato all together to make a smooth paste. Set it aside.

Heat 3 tbsps oil in a wok or pan. Add ginger-garlic paste in it. Saute for a minute. Pour the grinded puree in it. Keep stirring for 5 minutes.

Add red chilli powder, turmeric, roasted coriander-cumin powder and salt in it. Lower the heat now fry for another 3-4 minutes.

Pour 2 cups warm water now. Boil it for 5 minutes.

Add koftas into the gravy or pour hot gravy on the koftas. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Serve hot with chapati, paratha or rice.

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BAKED VEGGIES

Recipe Source & Acknowledgement: Homely Food

Today, I am going to present a healthy and tasty baked dish with simple vegetables (veggies are absolutely your choice). Baked veggies are so yummy and filling, simple yet fabulous. This is especially delicious in Wintertime, when we always crave warmer foods. You may serve it as a party or potluck dish too.....

INGREDIENTS:
5-6 Florets of Cauliflower
1 Medium Potato, Cut Into Medium Cubes
1/3 Cup Sweet Corns (frozen)
1/3 Cup Green Peas (frozen)
3 tbsps Chopped Red Bell Pepper
3 tbsps Chopped Green Bell Pepper
1/2 of a Medium Carrot, Cut Into 1/2" thick cubes
2 tbsps chopped Parsley Leaves
3 Processed Cheese Cubes, Grated (I used Amul cheese cubes)
1 tbsp Butter
Salt to taste
Black Pepper Powder to taste
1/2 tsp Chilli Flakes

FOR WHITE SAUCE:
1&1/2 Cup Milk
2 tbsps Butter
2 tbsps All Purpose Flour
1 tsp Sugar
A pinch of Nutmeg Powder
Salt and Black Pepper Powder to taste

METHOD:

Boil potato, cauliflower, sweet corn, carrot and peas for 10 minutes. 

Drain water completely and set aside.

TO MAKE WHITE SAUCE:
Take butter in a microoven safe bowl. Micro at 100% MW power for 30 seconds.

Mix all purpose flour in it. Fold nicely. Micro at 100% MW power for 1 minute.

Pour milk, sugar, salt, nutmeg powder and pepper powder in it now. Beat well, so that no lumps are formed.

Microwave the sauce for 3 minutes at 100% MW power or till it thickens. (Alternatively you can make it on stove top too)

HOW TO PROCEED:
Add boiled mixed vegetables, chopped green bell peppers and chopped red bell peppers to the prepared sauce.

Add 2 tbsps grated cheese in it.

Mix black pepper powder, chilli flakes and adjust salt now. Fold nicely. Grease a baking tray, pour veggies mixture on it.

Add parsley leaves in it.

Sprinkle the remaining grated cheese and dot with butter on the top.

Preheat oven at 200 C. Bake it for 12 minutes or till cheese melts and turns golden.

Serve hot with brown bread.

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