Dudhi (Opo Squash/Bottle Guard) Paratha

Dudhi Paratha (Dhebra) is prepared in my house since years. It taste so good and it is loved by everyone. It can be made with bajri flour, wheat flour or by mixing them both. It can be used by using green chillies or you can use red chilly powder.

To make Dudhi Paratha you will need :-

1 cup shredded dudhi

1 cup wheat flour

1/4 cup bajri flour(millet flour)

Salt to taste

2 tablespoon sesame seeds

3-4 tablespoon yogurt

1/2 teaspoon red chilly powder

1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

2-3 tablespoon oil

Oil for roasting

Water as needed

1 teaspoon carom seeds

Take a bowl and add wheat and bajri flour to it. Add salt,shredded dudhi red chilly powder, sesame seeds, turmeric powder, oil, yogurt and carom seeds to it. Mix well. Your dough should be not too stiff not too soft. Add more flour (wheat) if your dough is not too stiff. Add water if your dough is too stiff. Cover it with lid and then allow it to rest for half an hour. After resting dough make small ball like golf size of dough and then roll it. Use wheat flour if you find it difficult to roll it. Heat up skillet and when it gets hot apply little bit oil and then roast paratha on both sides. Apply oil on both sides and roast. You can store it for 1-2 days at room temperature.

It is good snack at picnic or to carry out.

Guacamole with Mango

I love mexican food and I like to make it at home. Raw mango taste good when they are added in any dip or salsa. 

Just add small pieces of raw mango to the guacamole (already shared recipe)  and mix well and enjoy. It surely brings some tangy taste when we have a bite with our favorite chips.

Potato and Dudhi (Bottle Guard/ Opo Squash) Subji

I like to try new combinations for the same vegetables we use in our daily diet. Today I made very simple subji which is loved by my grandfather.

To make Potato and Dudhi Subji you will need :-

1 cup diced dudhi

1 cup diced potato

Salt to taste

2 cups of water

1 teaspoon mustard seeds

2 teaspoon oil

1 teaspoon coriander cumin powder

1 teaspoon red chilly powder

1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

Take a pot and add oil to it. Add mustard seeds and allow it to crackle. Add diced potato and dudhi to it. Add water to it. Add salt and turmeric powder and mix well. Cover it with lid and cook it. Add all the spices when potato and dudhi gets cooked. Serve with roti, paratha, bhakri, etc.

Rose Lassi

In summer we need something to cool off. I use to have Rose Lassi in India and there it was served with a cream on top or with dry fruits on top of it. I like to make it simple so I made it my style of Rose Lassi.

To make Rose Lassi you will need :-

1 cup of yogurt

1-2 teaspoon rose syrup (Roohafza)

1-2 teaspoon water (if needed)

Take a pot and add yogurt to it. Add roohafza to it and blend it. If desired add more teaspoon if you like strong flavor. Blend it till it get mixed properly.

 You can also add rose petals if desired. You can also add dry fruits if you like it to make it more flavorful.

Onion Bell-Pepper Subji

When I run out of the things on hand or when I want to make something new I just check my refrigerator and create new out of which I have on my hand. Today I tried with Onion Bell- Pepper subji.

To make Onion Bell Pepper Subji you will need :-

1 big onion diced

1 big bell pepper diced

Salt to taste

2 tablespoon oil

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

1 teaspoon red chilly powder

1/2 teaspoon coriander and cumin seeds

3-4 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Take a pot and add oil to it. Add cumin seeds and allow it to crackle. Add diced onion and saute it till it get tender. Add bell peppers and allow it to cook till it get tender. Add all the spices and mix well. Add chopped cilantro and serve with roti or paratha.

Left over recipe- Cucumber Pulav

I always try to use my leftover food in different way. I always try to make recipes which are simple, quick and easy and can be made with the ingredients which are available in home on your hand. I try to use the things which are available with me and make new recipes. 

To make Cucumber Pulav you will need :-

2 cups boiled basmati rice

1 teaspoon red chilly powder

1/4 teaspoon pulav masala

1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

1/4 cup sliced onion

2 green chillies chopped

Salt to taste

2-3 teaspoon oil

1/2 cup diced cucumbers

1/2 cup tomatoes chopped

2 cloves of garlic chopped

Coriander leaves for garnishing

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

Take a pot and add oil to it. Add cumin seeds to it. Allow it to crackle. Add onions to it and also green chillies. Add garlic to it and saute it for a minute or so. Add tomatoes to it and then add cucumbers and saute it till it get little tender. Add all the spices and mix well. Add boiled rice and then mix well. Allow it to cook for a minute or so. Add coriander leaves and serve.

Banana Blueberry Smoothie

Summer is on and we need something so that we can remain cool. I just love all the berries. I try to make new recipe from the berries which are simple and easy to make. Smoothie is great source of energy.

To make Banana Blueberry Smoothie you will need :-

1 big banana

1 cup of frozen blueberry

1 cup of yogurt (plain)

4-5 tablespoon of milk

In blender add banana by making rough pieces, add frozen blueberry, plain yogurt and milk. Add ice cubes if desired. I have taken frozen blueberry and chilled yogurt so I have not added ice cubes. Churn them properly. Serve chilled.