Kini's Kitchen

  INGREDIENTS:  For the bread  1.5 cups all-purpose flour/maida 1/2 cup lukewarm water 2 tbsp milk (vegan can substitute with coconut milk) 1/2 tbsp active dry yeast 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp sugar For the filling 4-5 tsp unsalted butter 5 tbsp grated cheese 2 tbsp finely grated garlic A hand full of chopped coriander leaves 1 tbsp red chilli flakes 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tbsp milk for brushing PROCEDURE: Firstly activate the yeast in a bowl by dissolving it in lukewarm water and sugar. If you are using instant yeast skip this step.  Cover the bowl with a lid and set aside for 10 minutes. Once the yeast is proofed (it turns foamy and rises up), add flour, salt, and milk. knead well until smooth. Roll into a tight ball, cover bowl with cling wrap or a wet towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for one hour or until doubled in size FILLING AND ROLLING THE DOUGH: Mix softened butter, salt, garlic, red chilli flakes and chopped coriander leaves. Set aside. Grease an eight-inch round ti...

Ingredients for the bread 1.5 cups all-purpose flour/maida 1/2 cup lukewarm water 2 tbsp milk (vegan can substitute with coconut milk) 1/2 tbsp active dry yeast 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp sugar FOR THE FILLING: 4-5 tsp unsalted butter 2 tbsp finely grated garlic A handful of chopped coriander leaves 1/2 tbsp milk for brushing PROCEDURE: Firstly activate the yeast in a bowl by dissolving it in lukewarm water and sugar. If you are using instant yeast skip this step.  Cover the bowl with a lid and set aside for 10 minutes. Once the yeast is proofed (it turns foamy and rises up), add flour, salt, and milk. knead well until smooth. Roll into a tight ball, cover bowl with cling film and let it rise in a warm spotuntil doubled in size. Punch out the air, knead for a minute and divide the dough into two pieces FILLING AND ROLLING THE DOUGH: Mix softened butter, garlic, and chopped coriander leaves. Set aside. Grease an eight-inch loaf tin with oil or butter. Set aside Roll each half into a rectangl...

INGREDIENTS FOR THE OUTER COVER: 1 cup maida/ all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp salt 2 tbsp ghee 1/2 tsp ajwain/carom seeds Water to knead the dough PROCEDURE: In a mixing bowl, put flour, ajwain, salt, mix well and add ghee Mix everything very well. Rub the flour in between your palms to incorporate the ghee well for 3-4 minutes. After this step, the flour should resemble bread crumbs Press down a handful of this flour in your palm, it should form or hold the shape. It should not crumble, which means ghee is well incorporated.  Add chilled water, little by little, and begin to form a dough ball. The dough has to be firm, stiff, and not sticky. Cover and rest for 30 minutes INGREDIENTS FOR THE STUFFING: 3 medium sized boiled, mashed potatoes 1/2 cup boiled green peas 1 onion finely chopped 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp red chili powder 2 green chilies and 1/2 inch ginger grated 1/2 tsp garam masala powder Make a spice mix of - Dry roasted 1 tblsp coriander seeds, 1 tblsp fennel seeds/sau...

  INGREDIENTS: 2 cups chopped Vegetables like Broccoli,Carrot, Zuchchini, Baby corn, Beans, Brinjal and Mushrooms 2-3 tsp Olive oil / refined oil 5 garlic cloves finely chopped 1 tsp crushed pepper 1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional) Salt to taste PROCEDURE: In a bowl put olive oil, crushed pepper,  chopped garlic, salt,Italian seasoning and toss well Wash and cut veggies into same size, add this in the bowl and give a nice mix. Preheat the oven Place the veggies on a greased, rimmed baking sheet Spread the veggies evenly and bake at 200 degrees foe 15 mins or until veggies are tender. Enjoy with any rice or noodles. Note: Different veggies take various amounts of time so I usually like to roast veggies with the same cook time together . Spread the veggies evenly and try not to overcrowd. For the seasoning you can use dry herbs, curry powder, lemon juice, vinegar,  sesame oil, mustard pesto etc. Here I had used peri peri masala. Don't forget to toss halfway. The edges of t...

INGREDIENTS: For the dough: 1/3 cup warm milk 1 tsp dry yeast/ any yeast 1 tsp sugar Pinch of salt 3 cloves finely chopped garlic 3/4 tsp oregano 1 tsp unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup plain flour/maida/all purpose flour 2 tsp oil For garlic butter: 1/4 cup butter, melted 3 cloves finely chopped garlic 2 tblsp coriander leaves finely chopped Other ingredients: 3 tblsp plain flour/ maida/ all purpose flour 1/4 cup mozarella cheese/ or any  other cheeseof your choice 2 tsp chilli flakes 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp mixed herbs PROCEDURE: In a large mixing bowl take warm milk,dry yeast and sugar. Mix well and rest for 5 mins. Furthermore,add pinch of salt.garlic and oregano. Additionally add butter,maida and start to knead the dough Furter coat the dough with oil, cover and rest for two hours After two hours punch the dough. In a small bowl mix in butter, chopped garlic and coriander leaves Spread the prepared garlic butter over the do...