TARLA DALAL

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INTRODUCTION

he microwave oven has revolutionized the way we cook. The fast cooking, fast clean up qualities of microwave cooking fit right into the life styles of today's busy homemakers. Little wonder then that microwave ovens have now earned a place in thousands of Indian homes.

So what is it that makes microwave cooking so special? First, of course, is the speed with which it heats and cooks food. So you cut down on cooking time and seal in the freshness as well. Microwave cooking also tends to be low-fat and hence is good for calorie watchers. Finally, as you will learn from your own experience as well as from the handy tips given in this book, the microwave oven provides a host of new shortcuts and problem solvers for chores such as roasting papads, blanching and steaming vegetables, making popcorn etc. Soggy and soft namkeens and nuts become crisp on microwaving for only a minute. You will be surprised at the numbers of recipes on Indian food that can be made in the microwave. This book takes you on a culinary tour through every course of an Indian meal. It includes Jhatpat Naashtas like Tandoori Aloo, Khaman Dhoklas ; Swadisht Subziyan like Vatana nu Oondhiyu, Vegetable Makhanwala, Methi Mutter Malai ; One Dish Meals like Ek Top Na Daal Bhaat as well as Desi Mithai like Sitafal Firni. All are modified in such a way that they provide the modern homemaker a guide to effortless cooking. This book provides you recipes which make your everyday meals more flavoured as well as low in calories. Welcome to cooking Indian food the modern way, quickly and efficiently!

CONTENTS
JHATPAT NAASHTA Baby Corn Hara Masala ...................... 17 Moong Dal Khandvi ........................... 20 Tandoori Aloo ...................................... 22 Palak Methi na Muthia ....................... 24 Sabudana Khichadi ............................. 27 Cabbage Stuffed Capsicums .............. 28 Makai ni Khichadi ............................... 30 Khaman Dhokla ................................... 32 Doodhi Muthia ................................... 34 Paneer Tikka ......................................... 38 SWAADISHT SUBZIYAN Paneer Palak ......................................... 41 Khumb ki Subzi ................................... 43 Vegetable Makhanwala ...................... 45 Paneer in Quick White Gravy ............ 47 Oondhiya .............................................. 49 Jeera Aloo ............................................. 53 Phoolgobhi aur Mutter ki Kari .......... 54 Kadai Paneer ........................................ 57 Bateta nu Shaak ................................... 59 Vatana nu Oondhiyu .......................... 61

Methi Mutter Malai ............................. 63 Kaddu ki Subzi .................................... 66 Spicy Corn Curry ................................. 68 Turai aur Narial ................................... 70

Masala Bhaat ........................................ 87 Quick Carrot Pickle ............................. 90 Khaman Chilli Pickle .......................... 92

DESI MITHAI DAL CHAWAL AUR ACHAAR Hariyali Dal .......................................... 73 Ek Toap Na Daal Bhaat ...................... 76 Cabbage Rice ........................................ 78 Fada ni Khichadi ................................. 80 Paneer Pulao ........................................ 82 Spicy Pulao ........................................... 84 Gajar ka Halwa .................................... 95 Gol Papdi .............................................. 96 Sitafal Firni ........................................... 97 Meetha Chawal .................................... 98 Kaju Kopra Sheera ............................. 100 Atta ka Sheera .................................... 101 Sooji ka Halwa ................................... 102

Methi Mutter Malai

cashewnuts and poppy seeds.

A tasty combination of fenugreek leaves and green peas, enriched with cream,
Preparation time : 20 minutes. Cooking time : 7 minutes. Serves 2 to 3.

1 cups chopped fenugreek (methi) leaves tsp cumin seeds (jeera) cup green peas cup milk 3 tbsp cream a pinch sugar 2 tbsp oil salt to taste To be ground into a paste 1 onion 1 green chilli 12 mm. () piece ginger 1 clove garlic

2 tbsp cashewnuts 2 tsp poppy seeds (khus-khus) 1. Wash the fenugreek leaves, add teaspoon of salt and leave aside for 10 minutes. Then, squeeze out the water. 2. In a glass bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of oil with the fenugreek leaves and microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes. Remove and keep aside. 3. In another glass bowl, combine the green peas with 2 tablespoons of water and microwave on HIGH for 1 minute. 4. In a glass bowl, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil, the prepared paste and microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes. 5. Add the milk, cream, sugar, salt and the cooked fenugreek and green peas and microwave on HIGH for another 2 minutes. Serve hot.

Methi Mutter Malai

Baby Corn Hara Masala C hunks of baby corn cooked in a spicy coriander paste.
Preparation time : 10 minutes.
1 cup baby corn, cut into 4 lengthwise 1 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp sugar 2 tbsp oil salt to taste To be ground into a paste 1 cup chopped coriander 12 mm. () piece ginger 2 cloves garlic 1 green chilli 1 onion, chopped 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)

Cooking time : 6 minutes. Serves 2.

For the garnish 1 tbsp sliced tomatoes 4 lemon wedges 1. In a glass bowl, add the oil and the prepared paste. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute. 2. Add the baby corn, salt and 2 tablespoons of water and mix well. Cover with a lid and microwave on HIGH for 6 minutes. 3. Add the lemon juice and sugar. Mix well. Serve hot, garnished with the sliced tomatoes and lemon wedges.

Baby Corn Hara Masala

Sabudana Khichadi

icrowave ovens have now earned a place in most Indian homes. One can whip up an entire Indian meal in the microwave. It also tends to be low-fat and hence is good for calorie watchers. Recipes included are Jhatpat Naashtas like Tandoori Aloo, Khaman Dhoklas ; Swadisht Subziyan like Vatana nu Oondhiyu, Vegetable Makhanwala, Methi Mutter Malai ; One Dish Meals like Ek Top Na Daal Bhaat as well as Desi Mithai like Sitafal Firni. All recipes are modified in such a way that they provide the modern homemaker a guide to effortless cooking. Welcome to cooking Indian food the modern way.....quickly and efficiently!

ISBN 978-818646937-8

Padma Shri awardee, Mrs Tarla Dalal is India's best selling author in any field, with over 3 million cookbooks sold to date. She is the first to launch a bi-monthly food magazine, Cooking & More, which is the best selling cookery magazine in India, under her own name.