Kini's Kitchen

  INGREDIENTS: 1 cup rice (uncooked) 6 tsp oil 1 finely chopped green chilli 5 finely chopped  1/2 inch ginger finely chopped 1/2 tsp pepper powder 1 tsp soya sauce 1 tsp vinegar 1 small carrot finely chopped 8 french beans finely chopped 2 tblsp finely chopped capsicum 2 tblsp finely chopped spring onion greens 2 eggs Salt to taste PROCEDURE: Wash rice well, add 2 cups water,1 tsp salt and 1 tsp oil and cook in the cooker for 3 whistles Once it is cooked, spread it on a plate and let it cool Break the eggs in a bowl and keep aside To be cooked on high flame. Heat oil in a pan, add chopped garlic, ginger,green chilli and fry till it is lightly fried. Add chopped veggies and fry them till they wilt off. For about 2-3 mins. Reduce the flame to medium, make some space on the pan and  pour the eggs and scramble them. Cook till they are lightly done.  Sprinkle salt,crushed pepper. Add soya sauce, vinegar , combine everything well  and cook till the eggs are fully coo...

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup basmati rice 200 gms paneer 1/2 cup carrot cut into small cubes 1/2 cup chopped beans 1/2 cup fresh green peas 3 tblsp oil or ghee 2 cloves/ lavang 1/2 inch cinnamon/ dalchini 2 cardamoms 1 tsp cumin seeds/ jeera 1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste 1 tsp garam masala powder  2 sliced onions 4 slit green chillies 1/4 chp chopped coriander leaves 5-6 fresh mint leaves Salt to taste PROCEDURE: Cut paneer into cubes and sprinkle 1/2 tsp salt.Heat oil in a kadai and saute paneer cubes till it turns golden brown in colour Remove the paneer in a plate and keep aside Wash basmati rice and soak in enough water for 20 mins Heat remaining oil in cooker, add whole garam masala and saute for a second Add jeera and sliced onions, saute till they turn transparent Now add slit green chillies and ginger garlic paste, fry for 2-3 mins. Add  garam masala powder and veggies, chopped coriander leaves, mint leaves, give a good mix Drain water from rice...

INGREDIENTS: FOR THE RICE: 1.5 cups basmati rice soaked in water for 30 mins 2 cloves/ lavang 1 inch cinnamon/ dalchini 1 cardamom/ elaichi 2 bay leaves/ tej patta Salt to taste 2 tsp oil   PROCEDURE: Boil 4-5 cups water  in a broad vessel ,add all the ingredients and cook till the rice is cooked 75% Drain the rice and keep aside FOR GARNISHING YOU NEED: 1/4 cup deep fried onions 5 saffron strands soaked in 2 tblsp milk chopped coriander and mint leaves 3 tsp ghee INGREDIENTS FOR THE PRAWNS MASALA: 25 gms prawns cleaned and deviened Marinate the prawns with 1/2 cup curds,1 tsp red chilli pdr,1/2 tsp turmeric pdr and 1/2 tsp salt and keep aside 5-6 tsp ghee or oil 2 tsp shah jeera 2 sliced onions 3 slit green chillie 1/2 tsp red chilli powder 2 tsp ginger garlic paste 1 big tomato chopped 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves 1 tsp biryani masala pdr Salt to taste PROCEDURE: Heat...

These paneer balls are low calorie balls because this time I used my Paniyaram / Appe pan to make these balls. I love how crispy and golden these balls turn out with only one teaspoon oil. INGREDIENTS FOR PANEER BALLS: 1/2 cup grated paneer 2 tblsp grated carrot 1 tblsp finely chopped capsicum 1 tsp ginger garlic paste Salt to taste 1 tsp pepper pdr 2 tblsp corn flour 1 tblsp maida Mix well the above ingredients, make balls,roll the balls , dust the balls with little corn flour and pan fry the balls in paniyaram pan INGREDIENTS FOR THE SAUCE: 5 tsp oi1 1 chopped onion 8 finely chopped garlic 1 inch ginger finely chopped 1 green chilli chopped or slit 1/4 capsicum cut into cubes 4 tblsp CHINGS SCHEZUAN CHUTNEY 2-3 tsp soya sauce 1 tsp tomato ketchup Salt to taste 1 tsp corn flour PROCEDURE: In a pan heat oil and on a high flame saute chopped onion,garlic,green chilli,ginger for 3-4 mins Add soya sauce , tomato ketchu...

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup basmati rice 2 lavang/cloves 1/2 inch cinnamon. dalchini 1 bay leaf 2 green cardamom/ elaichi 10 baby potatoes parboiled 5 tsp oil/ ghee 1 tsp jeera/ cumin seeds 1/2 cup curds 1 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp biryani masala powder 1 tsp red chilli powder 2 tsp ginger garlic paste 1 slit green chilli Salt to taste 1/2 tsp kasuri methi 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves 2 big onions finely sliced and fried dark brown (shallow fry or deep fry) 4 saffron strands  soaked in 2 tblsp cup milk (or saffron colour) PROCEDURE: Rinse basmati rice 2-3 times, soak for 20 mins. After 20 mins drain all the water and keep aside In a broad vessel bring to boil 4-5 cups of water, with 2 tsp salt.cloves,cardamom,bay leaf and cinnamon. Once the water boils add rice and give a mix, let it boil. Once the rice is cooked 75% drain it in a collander and keep aside. Peel the boiled potatoes and cut into half. Take a heavy bottomed ...

INGREDIENTS FOR CHOLE MASALA POWDER: 2 tsp coriander seeds(daniya) 1 tsp cumin seeds(jeera) 2 cloves(lavang) 10-12 pepper 1 inch cinnamon(dalchini) 1 piece javayatri 10- 12 sookha amla PROCEDURE: Dry roast all the above ingredients separately and make a fine powder  store in a airtight jar after it comes to room temperature Chole: 1/4 kg soaked kabuli chana(chick peas) Boil soaked chana with half cup water in cooker for 5-6 whistles till it becomes soft 2 chopped onions 1 chopped tomato 4 tsp sp oil 1 /2 tsp turmeric powder 2 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp coriander pdr 1/2 tsp jeera pdr 2 tsp chole masala Corriander leaves 1/2 tsp kasuri methi PROCEDURE: In a pan take oil and saute onions ,when it becomes pink add tomato chopped and fry Add chilli powder,haldi pdr, dhaniya jeera powders, and chole masala and fry Put boiled chana , 1/2 tsp kasuri methi ,salt to taste ,1/4 cup water and cook till it becomes little thick Garnish with corriander...

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup basmati rice 6-7 tsp ghee /oil 2 sliced onions 2 slit green chillies 2 cloves/lavang 1/2 inch cinnamon/ dalchini 1 bay leaf 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp ginger garlic paste Salt to taste Chopped coriander leaves PROCEDURE: Wash and soak rice in water for 1/2 an hour  In cooker put ghee /oil and add lavang,dalchini and bay leaf ,cumin seeds and fry for a minute Put the green chilli and onion slices and saute for 5 minutes Add ginger galic paste and fry till raw smell dissappears Drain water from the rice and add to it and fry for 3-4 mins Add 1 1/2 cups water, salt  and close the lid  Switch off the gas after 2 whistles Open the cooker and gently mix the rice, garnish with chopped coriander leaves  Serve hot with raita or any spicy gravies!! INGREDIENTS: 10 mushrooms 2 finely chopped onions 1 slit green chilli 1 tsp ginger garlic paste 2 tsp soya sauce 1 tsp vinegar 2 tsp crushed pepper (use according to your taste) 4...

INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup rice 1/2 cup Moong dal 1 cup chopped veggies like carrot,beans,gobi,cabbage,potato and fresh green peas 4 tsp oil 1 tsp jeera/ cumin seeds 1/2 inch cinnamon/ dalchini 4 pepper corns 2 chopped green chillies 1/2 inch chopped ginger 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/4 tsp red chilli powder 1 finely chopped tomato Salt to taste Chopped coriander leaves 1 tsp lemon juice PROCEDURE: Wash dal, rice 2-3 times and soak in water for 30 mins Heat oil in cooker,put jeera,pepper corns,cinnamon,saute for a second Add choped grenn chillies,ginger,and fry for 2 mins Put chopped tomatoes and fry till it turns mushy Add turmeric and  chilli powders, saute for a while and put chopped veggies Saute well and add dal and rice, mix well and put 4 cups water, salt to taste  Close the lid of the cooker and cook for 3 whistles Once the steam is released open the lid, garnish with chopped coriander leaves and lemon juice, mix well and serve hot topped with gh...

Tahri is an aromatic , spiced one pot rice. It is vegetable based dish from Utthar Pradesh cuisine. Tahri is a medley of mixed veggies, rice and spices from Awadhi cuisine. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup basmati rice  1 tblsp ghee 1 tsp cumin seeds/ jeera 5-6 pepper corns 2 bay leaves 1/2 cup sliced onions 1 tblsp ginger garlic paste 1 tsp turmeic powder / haldi 1 cup diced potato 1/2 cup green peas 1 cup cauliflower / gobi florets Salt to taste Chopped coriander leaves for garnishing PROCEDURE: Wash rice and soak in water for one hour Mix ginger garlic paste and turmeric powder in little water and make a thick paste and keep aside In cooker heat oil, put jeera, bay leaves and pepper corns, fry for a second Add sliced onions, saute till they turn translucent Put ginger garlic and turmeric paste and fry till oil leaves the sides Add potato, gobi florets and green peas,salt to taste and mix well Drain water from the rice and add ,fry for 5 mins Add 1.5 cups wate...

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup basmati rice 6 tsp ghee or oil 1/2 cup corn kernels 6-8 finely slice palak / spinach leaves 2 finely sliced onions 2 tsp ginger garlic paste 2 slit green chillies 1 sp turmeric pdr 2 tsp achar ka masala powder  or any achar / pickle(use only masala) 1 tsp garam masala powder (I used chana masala powder) Salt to taste Chopped coriaander leaves PROCEDURE: Wash and soak rice in water for 20 mins Heat oil / ghee in cooker, add sliced onions and saute till they turn translucent Put slit green chillies, ginger garlic paste and fry till raw smell goes Add turmeric powder, garam masala , achari masala and saute for a second Put chopped  palak and corn kernels with little salt and toss for a second Drain water from the rice and add to the masala and fry for 5 mins Add salt to taste , mix well . Put 1.5 cups of water and close the lid Cook for 2 whistles, turn off the flame Once the steam is released open the cooker, gently mix with a fork...

INGREDIENTS FOR RICE : 1 cup basmati rice soaked in water for 20 mins 5 tsp oil or ghee 1 sliced onion 2 finely chopped tomatoes 1 green chillies slit 1 tsp kolhapur kanda lahsun masala powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp ginger garlic paste 1/2 cup chopped veggies like beans ,carrot and some green peas 3 tblsp chopped coriander leaves Salt to taste PROCEDURE: In cooker heat ghee or oil,add onion slices and fry till transparent Put green chillies ,ginger garlic paste and fry for 5 minAdd chopped tomatoes and fry till they turn pulpy Add ,garam masala pdr, turmeric powder and fry for 2 mins Drain water from rice and add to it ,fry for 5 mins followed by veggies  Add  salt,mix well,put 1.5 cups water and close the lid of cooker Cook for 2 whistles ,once the steam is released open the lid,add  chopped  coriander leaves  Serve hot with curry or raita METHI LAHSUN KA RAITHA: INGREDIENTS: 1 cup fresh curd 1 cup packed methi / fenugree...

INGREDIENTS: INGREDIENTS FOR PULAV: 1 cup basmati rice soaked in water for 20 mins 5 tsp oil or ghee 1 sliced onion 2 green chillies slit 1 tsp garam masala pdr or biryani masala pdr 1 tsp ginger garlic paste 1/2 cup chopped veggies like beans ,carrot and some green peas 2 tblsp curd 1/4 cup chopped  pudina leaves 3 tblsp chopped coriander leaves Salt to taste PROCEDURE: In cooker heat ghee or oil,add onion slices and fry till transparent Put green chillies ,ginger garlic paste and fry for 5 mins Add ,garam masala pdr ,fry  Drain water from rice and add to it ,fry for 5 mins followed by veggies  Add chopped pudina / mint leaves,  curd, salt,mix well,put 1.5 cups water and close the lid of cooker Cook for 2 whistles ,once the steam is released open the lid,add  chopped  coriander leaves  Serve hot with curry or raita ALOO JEERA FRY INGREDIENTS: 2 potatoes cut into small fingers 5 tsp oil 1 tsp ginger garlic paste 1/2 tsp jeer...

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup basmati rice soaked in water for 30 mins 2 onions sliced + 1  6 tsp ghee or oil 1 cardamom 2 cloves/lavang 1 piece of cinnamon/ dalchini 1 bay leaf / tej patta 1/2 tsp turmeric / haldi pdr 2 tsp biryani masala pdr 1/4 cup curd Salt to taste Paneer 100 gms cut into cubes FOR THE MARINADE: 1/2 cup thick curd 1 tsp ginger garlic paste 1/2 tsp haldi / turmeric pdr 1 tsp biryani masala pdr 1 tsp chilli pdr Salt to taste Marinate the paneer cubes with the above ingredients and keep in the fridge for 30 mins PROCEDURE: Deep fry 1onion slices into  crisp and brown for garnishing, keep aside  In cooker heat 3tsp oil,put cardamom,lavang,cinnamon,tejpatta and fry for a second Drain water from the rice and add in the cooker,fry for 5 mins,add salt,1.5 cups water and cook for 2 whistles In another pan heat remaining oil,saute sliced onions till transparent Add the  marinated paneer and cook for 5-10 mins In a thick botto...

INGREDIENTS: 1 Cup basmati rice wash n soak in water for 20 MINS 3  tsp ghee or oil Salt to taste For making rice: In cooker take oil put 1 cardamom,2 cloves,piece of cinnamon,fry for a minute ,add rice ,fry for 5 mins Add salt and 1 1/2 cups water and cover the lid Switch off the gas after 2 whistles  If you dont want to make rice in cooker then take enough water in a vessel,once it comes to boil add cloves,cinnamon,cardamom and rice Once the rice is cooked 75% strain it and allow it to cool For the masala paste: 2 tsp oil 1/2 onion roughly chopped 2 green chillies 1/2 inch ginger 5 garlic cloves 1/4 cup coriander leaves 2 tblsp mint / pudina leaves 1/2 tsp turmeric pdr 1 tsp biryani masala pdr Fry all these in oil for 5 mins and grind to a smooth paste and keep aside Wash the jackfruit pieces,parboil it . drain all the water and deep fry them Marinate the fried pieces with 1/2 cup curd,1/2 tsp turmeric pdr,2 tsp biryani masala pdr,2 slit green ...

INGREDIENTS: 4 eggs 1 cup  basmati rice 2 + 1 tblsp ghee  2 green cardamoms 1/2 inch cinnamon stick 5 black pepper corns 2-3 cloves 2 bay leaves 2 medium sized sliced onions 2 tsp ginger garlic paste 1 tsp red chilli pdr 1/2 tsp turmeric pdr 2 slit green chillies Salt to taste 1/2 cup yogurt 2 tblsp fresh cream 1/2 cup deep fried onion slices 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves 1 tsp juice of lemon 1 tsp biryani masala pdr FOR THE GREEN MASALA  1/2 cup coriander leaves 1 green chilli 1/2 inch ginger 2 garlic cloves PROCEDURE: Wash basmati rice and soak in water for 20 mins. Peel the hard boiled eggs, make cuts on it and keep aside In a pan heat 1 tsp ghee ,add little salt, turmeric pdr, chilli pdr .Put the eggs and saute for 5 mins and keep aside In cooker heat 1 tblsp ghee, add hole spices,fry for a second and add the soaked rice draining all the water Fry for 2 mins, add salt, 1.5 cups water and c...

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup basmati rice 2 sliced onions 1/4 sweet corn kernels 1/4 cup fresh green peas 1 finely chopped carrot 5-6 tsp oil or ghee 2 cloves 1/2 inch cinnamon 1/2 tsp turmeric powder Salt to taste Coriander leaves for garnishing Oil for deep frying bread FOR THE MASALA: 1/2  cup coriander leaves 8-1mint leaves 1/2 inch ginger 5 garlic cloves 3 green chillies Make a fine paste amd keep aside. PROCEDURE: In cooker heat oil or ghee and saute clove,cinnamon and slices onion till onion becomes transparent Add ground masala and fry till the raw smell goes Add turmeric powder, rice and fry for 5 minutes Put veggies ,salt to taste and 1 1/2 cups water Mix well and close the lid of cooker After 2 whistles switch off the gas After the steam is released open the lid and gently mix the pulav with a fork  Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with raitha

INGREDIENTS: TO COOK RICE: 3 green cardamoms / elaichi 1/2 tsp shahi jeera 1 1/2 cups basmati rice TO MAKE GRAVY: 4 hard boiled eggs 2-3 tblsp oil 3/4 cup thinly sliced onions 1 bay leaf 1/4 tsp shahi jeera 1 black cardamom 4 cloves 1/2 inch cinnamon 1 tblsp ginger garlic paste 1 green chilli slit 1 tsp biryani masala pdr 3/4 tsp red chilli pdr Salt as needed 3/4 cup plus 1 tblsp curd Handful of mint and coriander leaves 3 tblsp milk Pinch of saffron To fry eggs: 1/4 tsp red chilli pdr 1/2 tsp biryani masala Little salt 1 tsp oil Fry the eggs in oil adding chilli pdr and masala pdr,salt and keep aside PROCEDURE: Boil the eggs, remove the shells and pierce the eggs with fork Wash and soak rice for 20 mins in water Bring 5 cups of water to boiland cook rice along with cardamom and shahi jeera When the rice is cooked 80% drain it to a collander Heat oil in pan, add sliced onions and fry until brown, Set aside some onions for garnishing Add rest ...

INGREDIENTS: 1 Cup basmati rice wash n soak in water for 20 mins 10 mushrooms ,washed and cut into big pieces 3  tsp ghee or oil Salt to taste For making rice: In cooker take oil put 1 cardamom,2 cloves,piece of cinnamon,fry for a minute ,add rice ,fry for 5 mins Add salt and 1 1/2 cups water and cover the lid Switch off the gas after 2 whistles  If you dont want to make rice in cooker then take enough water in a vessel,once it comes to boil add cloves,cinnamon,cardamom and rice Once the rice is cooked 75% strain it and allow it to cool For the masala paste: 2 tsp oil 1/2 onion roughly chopped 2 green chillies 1/2 inch ginger 5 garlic cloves 1 red chilli 3 tsp grated coconut 1/4 cup coriander leaves 2 tblsp mint / pudina leaves 1/2 tsp turmeric pdr 1 tsp biryani masala pdr Fry all these in oil for 5 mins and grind to a smooth paste and keep aside In a pan take 4 tsp oil, fry 2 sliced onion till transparent add the ground masala ,1/4 cup curds and fry Put the mushrooms ,...