Mumbai Style Pav Bhaji / मुंबई स्टाइल पाव भाजी

How to Make Pav Bhaji

अब घर पर बनाएं मुंबई स्टाइल पाव भाजी, Pav Bhaji I

s most popular Mumbai street food. Mumbai street food is popular across India, and Pav Bhaji is one of them.  The consistency of the Bhaji is mushy and smooth. This buttery, spicy and Veg curry is served with a baked Indian bread called pav. Nothing awesome than to eat homemade pav with homemade Bhaji. It is the best way to feed your kids all the veggies and bring a smile to their face.  I prepared it many times and came out very well. So let's prepare Mumbai Style Pav Bhaji at home.

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes; Cooking Time: 20 Minutes;

Total Time: 30 Minutes.

Ingredients :

1. Potato 2 small, boiled and mashed
   
2. Green peas ½ cup
3. Yellow pepper ½, chopped
4. Tomato 1 medium, chopped
5. Onion 1 medium, chopped
6. Ghee / Butter 2 tbsp
7. Cumin seeds 1 tsp
8. Red chili powder 1 tbsp
9. Turmeric powder 1 tsp
10. Coriander powder 1 tsp
11. Cumin powder 1 tsp
12. Salt 1 tsp
13. Pav Bhaji Masala 1 tbsp
14. Coriander Leaves ¼ cup, chopped
15. Asafoetida 1 pinch
16. Ginger 11 g
17. Garlic 3 cloves
18. Lemon juice 1 tbsp

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Recipe :

1. Boil or pressure cook potatoes and peas until cooked fully. Mashup well when the pressure comes down.
2. In a pan add butter and heat up. Add cumin seeds, asafoetida and onions and saute till they turn translucent.
3. Now, add chopped yellow pepper, chopped tomato, boiled green peas, a little bit of coriander leaves ginger garlic paste and mashed potatoes. Saute well and cover it with lead and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or till it gets fragrant. After 4 minutes remove lead and saute till all veggies turn soft and mushy.
4. It's time to add chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, salt, and pav bhaji masala powder. Mix well and fry for another 3 to 4 minutes or until the raw smell of the mixture goes away.
5. Pour water just enough to bring to consistency. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the bhaji thickens. Garnish with coriander leaves.
6. Here is super tasty, mouth-watering pav Bhaji ready to serve. Serve Bhaji with pav or buns, chopped onions, lemon juice, butter and serve it hot or warm.
7. Making Pav bhaji - Slit the pav buns horizontally leaving one edge intact. Heat butter on a pan. Open the buns and sprinkle some masala on butter. Place the pav & toast it for a minute or two. Enjoy !!!

Dietary Comments :

Based on a 2000 calorie diet.

It makes 5 servings.

Per serving contains 139 calories + 240 calories of 2 pav = 379 calories.

Good Time To Eat :

           It is good to eat Pav Bhaji for lunch or for an evening snack.

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Instant Homemade Veggie Pizza

How to Make Instant Homemade Veggie Pizza

Hello Foodies,

No yeast, no baking soda, no butter, no need to wait till proof the dough, no need to knead for too long time. Here is my way to prepare healthy, tasty homemade vegetable pizza. Lots of

people asked me about substitute of yeast, butter, some wanted to eat healthily, so I made these no yeast, no butter, quick, easy and healthy pizza recipe. Now, my family loves this pizza recipe. I am sure you also like this. Give it a try. And pour your lovely comments.

Preparation Time : 15 Minutes ; Baking Time : 20 Minutes ;

Total Time :  35 Minutes.

Ingredients :

To Make Dough :

1. All purpose flour / Maida 1 cup
   
2. Yogurt 1/2 to 1 cup, (as needed to knead a dough).
3. Salt ½  tsp
4. Baking powder 1 tsp

Toppings :

1. Olive oil 1 tbsp
2. Garlic 3 cloves, minced
3. Oregano 1 tsp
4. Red pepper ¼ cup
5. Yellow pepper ¼ cup
6. Corn ¼ cup
7. Mozzarella cheese ¼ cup

Recipe

To Make Dough :

    In a bowl add all purpose flour, yogurt, salt and baking powder. Mix all very well. Now knead to make a

dough. Scrape the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead into a smooth, firm ball.

Prepare toppings :

       Prepare your desired toppings. I made with red and yellow pepper, corn. In another small bowl add olive oil, minced garlic and oregano. Mix it well and keep aside.
To Make Pizza :

• Preheat oven at 425 Fahrenheit.

        Take ball of dough and flatten it with rolling pin or with your hands on a slightly floured work surface. Starting at the center and working

outwards, turn and stretch the dough until it will not stretch further. Continue to roll or stretch it until it reaches the desired diameter 10 to 12 inches. Sprinkle lined parchment paper with cornmeal, put flattened dough on top, (The corn meal will act as little ball bearings to help move the pizza from the pizza peel into the oven.) Transfer prepared flattened dough to the oven tray which is lined with parchment paper. Spread with olive oil mixture and place your desired toppings on the pizza i.e. red and yellow pepper, corn, and lastly sprinkle with cheese. ( I didn't​ add Pizza sauce, if you like you can add).
Bake pizza :

            Bake pizza at 425 Fahrenheit for 18 to 20 minutes or ​until the crust is browned and the cheese is golden.

Here, no yeast, no baking soda, no proof, delicious, healthy and homemade pizza is ready to serve. Enjoy!!!

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Dietary Comments :

• Calorie count based on a 2,000 calorie.

• It makes 6 servings.
• Per serving contains 145 calories, along with carbohydrates - 21.50 g, fats - 4.92 g, proteins - 4.3 g.

Best Time To Eat :

         It is good to eat bun for breakfast, lunch as well as for evening snack. It contains lots of carbohydrates and the same amount of fats and proteins.

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Flax Seeds Chutney (जवसाची चटणी)

How to Make Flax Seeds Chutney (जवसाची चटणी)

Hello Foodies,
Flax seeds are known to contain high fiber and are a superfood. For vegans and vegetarians, flax seeds are a good alternative to omega-3 fats in fish, also for people with a seafood allergy.

Flax seeds help you to improve digestion, healthy skin and hair, lower cholesterol, reduce sugar cravings, balance hormones, fight cancer, and promote weight loss. So here, my way to add this healthiest food, i.e. flax seeds in our diet by making flax seeds chutney or जवसाची चटणी. It tastes amazing by mixing with oil to flax seeds chutney and when served with Bajra or Jowar Bhakri, Chapati. Do try.!

Preparation and Cooking Time: 5 Minutes.

Ingredients:

1. Flax seeds ½  cup
2. Red chili powder 1 tbsp
3. Garlic​ 6 cloves
4. Salt 1 tsp
5. Cumin seeds 1 tsp (optional)

Instructions:

1. Dry roast flax seeds for a minute on a hot pan and let it cool.
2. Place dry roasted flax seeds and red chili powder into the grinder and add cumin seeds, salt. and grind to make a coarse powder.
3. Now add garlic and grind it about a minute or until everything mixes together.
4. Here, healthy, tasty, and spicy flax seeds chutney is ready to serve.
5. Take 1 tbsp chutney, make a little well, and pour a few drops of oil or ghee mix it well and serve it with jowar or bajra bhakri, chapati. It tastes awesome. Enjoy !!!

Viedo Recipe:

Dietary Comments :

• Calorie count based on a 2,000 calorie.
  

• The complete recipe contains - 320 calories, along with carbohydrates - 25.1 g, fats - 22.4 g, proteins - 12.6 g.

Health Benefits of Flax Seeds :

• Omega-3 fatty acids - Flax seeds are the richest source of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids, called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) in the world. Flax seeds are the number 1 source of lignin's (antioxidants) in human diets.
• Weight loss - flax seeds are full of healthy fats and fiber, it will help you to feel satisfied longer so you will eat fewer calories overall which may lead to weight loss. ALA fats also help reduce inflammation.
• For vegan or vegetarians - flax seeds may also be a good alternative to omega-3 fats in fish for people with a seafood allergy or people who are vegan or vegetarians.
• Gluten sensitivity - Using flax is a great way to naturally replace gluten-containing grains which are inflammatory where flax is anti-inflammatory. So, flax seeds are great for those who have Celiac disease or have a gluten-sensitivity.
• Digestion - Flax is very high in soluble and insoluble fiber which can also improve digestive health and is one of the highest magnesium foods in the world. ALA in flax can help protect the lining of the digestive tract and maintain GI health.
  It is very helpful​ to eat flax to relieve constipation naturally.
• Skin and Hair health - The ALA fats in flax seeds benefit the skin and hair by providing essential fats as well as b-vitamins which can help reduce dryness and flakiness. It can also improve symptoms of acne, rosacea, and eczema.
• Cholesterol - The soluble fiber content of flax seeds helps to reduce cholesterol levels naturally.

Good Time To Eat :

          It's good to eat Flax Seeds Chutney for lunch and dinner as a side dish.

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Rose Mathri

Today I prepared Rose Matar Mathri. Mathri is one of the most popular snacks​ in North India. It is a kind of flaky biscuits, made from flour, water, carom and cumin seeds. The creation of this snack is influenced by the need to have preserved food that will stay edible for days. Mathri

is served with mango, chili or lemon pickle along with tea. I made some twist, added some masalas, green peas and made this rose mathri. They look beautiful, as the rose itself, healthy and tasty. So give it a try and pour your lovely comments.

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Preparation Time : 25 Minutes ; Cooking Time : 20 Minutes ;

Total Time : 45 Minutes.

Ingredients :

1. All purpose flour / Maida 1 cup
2. Matar / green peas ½ cup
3. Green chillies 5 strips
   
4. Cumin seeds 1 tbsp
5. Carom seeds / Ajwain 1 tsp
6. Coriander leaves 2 tbsp / coriander seeds powder 1 tsp
7. Salt 1 tsp
8. Black pepper 1 tsp
9. Veg. Oil for frying.

Recipe :

To Make Dough for Mathri :

             In a bowl, place all purpose flour, carom seeds, cumin seeds, salt, black pepper, coriander leaves and grinded green peas and green chillies mixture. Mix all well and knead to make a soft dough. Apply some oil and knead to make soft dough. Cover and keep aside for 10 to 15 minutes.

To Make Rose Mathri :

              Now take a portion of the dough and roll it into a big circle with the help rolling pin and rolling board or dry table top using rolling pin. Now cut this 2 inch circles using cookie cutter or cap of any  small jars. Then place 5 circles one by one and overlap each other as shown in the video. Then rotate it from the first circle. Then you can get one cylinder.  Now cut this cylinder into two halves. Roll out petals of rose with your finger tips as shown in video. Beautiful roses are ready. Do this process for remaining rough.
To fry Rose Matar Mathri :

              Heat the oil in a deep fry pan, add mathri and deep fry till they become golden color. You should keep the flame at low. Otherwise mathri will cooked outside but does not cooked inside. Here, healthy, delicious and beautiful Rose Matar Mathri is ready to serve. Serve it with mango, chilli or lemon pickle along with a cup of tea. Enjoy!!!

Health Benefits of Green Peas :

• Peas are low in fat but in high every nutrients, lots of protein, fiber and micronutrients.
• Peas helps to prevention of Alzheimer’s, arthritis, bronchitis, osteoporosis and candida.
• It has anti aging properties, helps to prevent wrinkles, makes skin Healthy.
• Boost immune system -  They are rich sources of many minerals such as iron, calcium, zinc, copper, manganese etc. which enhances the immune system of your body.
• Diabetes - High fiber and protein content in peas makes sugar digestion slower.
• Digestion - The high dietary fiber content of peas makes them a good digestion aid. The fiber also improves the metabolism of the body in general by improving digestion.
• Eye-Sight - Peas have adequate amount of antioxidant flavonoids like lutein, carotenes, zea-xanthin as well as vitamin-A. Vitamin A is one of the essential nutrients which are required for maintaining the health of mucus membranes, skin and eye-sight.
• DNA synthesis - Fresh pea pods are considered as an excellent source of folic acid. Folates are B-complex vitamins that are required for DNA synthesis inside the cell. So, peas are good for expectant mothers and the health of newborn babies.
• Skin - Peas are good source of vit.C which helps to keep our skin firm. Being a powerful antioxidant, vitamin C protects the cells from damage caused by free radicals.

Good Time To Eat :

        It's good to eat Mathri for a evening snack.

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