Methi ki Launji Recipe | Fenugreek Seeds Chutney Recipe | Methi Chutney Recipe

methi ki launji is a combination of sweet, sour, bitter and spices and also a popular indian condiment. fenugreek chutney or methi chutney has a very unique and yummy taste.


traditionally methi ki launji is served with poori (fried puffed bread), samosa, kachori, stuffed parathas , and even mathris, most probably paired to aid digestion of fried food. the best part about this chutney is we can keep it refrigerated and use it for 4-5 days as an when we like.

in addition i would like to share some of my other popular snack recipes from my blog. it mainly includes,

• samosa pinwheels recipe
• no fry bread roll recipe
• instant aloo kulcha recipe
• crispy potato toast recipe
• spicy corn patties recipe

ingredients for methi ki launji recipe | fenugreek seeds chutney recipe | methi chutney recipe :

• fenugreek seeds (methi dana) - ½ cup
• fennel seeds (saunf) - 1 tsp
• cumin seeds (jeera) - 1 tsp
• whole dry red chilli - 6-7
• sugar - ¼ cup
• dried mango powder (amchur) - 2 tbsp
• coriander powder - 1 tsp
• chilli powder - ½ tsp
• turmeric powder - ½ tsp
• salt - as per taste
• water - 2 cup

direction for methi ki launji recipe | fenugreek seeds chutney recipe | methi chutney recipe :

• soak fenugreek seeds, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, whole dry red chilli in water for 5-6 hours or more. the seeds will swell to be about 3 times in volume. drain the water.

• soak dried mango powder (amchur) in 1 cup of water for 2-3 hours. however, it is ok to soak it at the same time you soak fenugreek seeds. longer soaking will do no harm. if you are using raw mango slices, they need to be soaked for six hours.
• heat a wok/kadai on high heat. add the mango powder and one more cup of water and mix well. 

• now add soaked seeds and red chilli into the wok/kadai and mix well.
• after that add turmeric powder, salt, red chili powder, asafetida, coriander powder and mix well.

• cook over high heat until the first boil. then reduce the heat to low-medium and cook for another 20-30 minutes. keep stirring in between.

• switch off the stove and cool down the temperature of methi ki launji or fenugreek seeds chutney.
• serve cold this yummy and easy methi ki launji with poori, samosa, kachori, roti or paratha.

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Restaurant style Creamy Tomato Soup Recipe | How to make Tomato Soup

creamy tomato soup is one of the most popular soup in all indian restaurant. this easy homemade tomato soup is the perfect healthy and low-fat soup that is easy to make and so creamy, tasty.

once you learn how to make creamy tomato soup at home, you will never order it from the restaurant again.

इस रेसिपी को हिंदी में पढ़ने के लिए यहाँ क्लिक करे.

few more popular soup recipes which you may like are :

• corn soup recipe
• veg soup recipe
• manchow soup recipe
• hot and sour soup recipe
• broccoli soup recipe
• cauliflower soup recipe

ingredients for creamy tomato soup recipe | easy homemade tomato soup recipe :

• tomatoes - 1 kg
• onion - 1
• ginger - 1 inch
• garlic - 3-4
• beetroot - 1
• carrot - 1
• amla - 3-4
• potato -1
• black pepper - ½ tsp
• sugar - 1 tsp
• butter/oil - 1 tbsp
• lemon juice - 1 tsp
• bay leaf - 1
• ajinomoto - ½ tsp
• water - ½ ltr
• salt - as per taste

direction for creamy tomato soup recipe | easy homemade tomato soup recipe :

• cut the veggies into bite sized pieces.
• heat the butter in a pressure cooker, once the butter melts, add onions, bayleaf, ginger, garlic and carrot. cook for 3-4 minutes.
• now add chopped potato, amla, beetroot and mix it well. cook for another 2-3 minutes.
• add tomatoes and salt and mix well. cook for another 4-5 minutes on low-medium flame.

• after that add water and mix well.

• pressure cook them for 5 whistles.
• after 5 whistles, turn off the flame and let the pressure come down naturally.do not open the lid immediately.
• now open the lid and let it cool down further before grinding.

• take it out in a blending jar and blend it into a paste.

 

• strain the paste into a bowl.
• turn on the flame and heat a kadai/wok. add strained tomato paste into this kadai.

• now add black pepper, sugar, lemon juice, ajinomoto and mix it well.

• cook for another 6-8 minutes on low-medium flame. keep stirring in between
• now turn off the flame.

• your hot and creamy tomato soup is ready to be served. 
• if you want, you can garnish tomato soup with coriander leaves.

note : instead of butter you can use olive oil as well.

recipe card for Restaurant style Creamy Tomato Soup Recipe | How to make Tomato Soup :

5.0 from 111 reviews

Restaurant style Creamy Tomato Soup Recipe | How to make Tomato Soup

 

Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

35 mins

Total time

45 mins

 

creamy tomato soup is one of the most popular soup in all indian restaurant. this easy homemade tomato soup is the perfect healthy and low-fat soup that is easy to make and so creamy, tasty.

Author: Garima Rastogi (Garu's Kitchen)

Recipe type: starters

Cuisine: world

Serves: 5-6

Ingredients :

• tomatoes - 1 kg
• onion - 1
• ginger - 1 inch
• garlic - 3-4
• beetroot - 1
• carrot - 1
• amla - 3-4
• potato -1
• black pepper - ½ tsp
• sugar - 1 tsp
• butter/oil - 1 tbsp
• lemon juice - 1 tsp
• bay leaf - 1
• ajinomoto - ½ tsp
• water - ½ ltr
• salt - as per taste

Instructions :

1. cut the veggies into bite sized pieces.
2. heat the butter in a pressure cooker, once the butter melts, add onions, bayleaf, ginger, garlic and carrot. cook for 3-4 minutes.
3. now add chopped potato, amla, beetroot and mix it well. cook for another 2-3 minutes.
4. add tomatoes and salt and mix well. cook for another 4-5 minutes on low-medium flame.
5. after that add water and mix well.
6. pressure cook them for 5 whistles.
7. after 5 whistles, turn off the flame and let the pressure come down naturally.do not open the lid immediately.
8. now open the lid and let it cool down further before grinding.
9. take it out in a blending jar and blend it into a paste and strain the paste into a bowl.
10. turn on the flame and heat a kadai/wok. add strained tomato paste into this kadai.
11. now add black pepper, sugar, lemon juice, ajinomoto and mix it well.
12. cook for another 6-8 minutes on low-medium flame. keep stirring in between.
13. now turn off the flame.
14. your hot and creamy tomato soup is ready to be served.
15. if you want, you can garnish tomato soup with coriander leaves.

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Tofu Veggie stir fry Recipe | Tofu Vegetable Salad Recipe | Vegetable Salad Recipe

tofu vegetable stir fry recipe is a quick and easy recipe of mixed vegetables and tofu. it’s the essential one bowl vegetarian recipe.


this healthy vegetable salad is a collection of vibrant vegetables for a healthy meal. this wholesome salad is a perfect side dish or paired with protein for a complete meal. This can be served as a main course or a side dish.

इस रेसिपी को हिंदी में पढ़ने के लिए यहाँ क्लिक करे.

you can add your choice of fresh veggies like cauliflower, french beans, broccoli. you can also add some mushrooms in this healthy vegetable salad.

ingredients for veggie stir fry recipe | tofu vegetable salad recipe | vegetable salad recipe :

• carrot - 2
• capsicum - 1
• baby corn - 1
• sweet corn - 2 tbsp
• tomato - 2
• tofu - 200 grams
• chili flakes - 1 tsp
• black pepper powder - ½ tsp
• lemon juice - 1 tsp
• salt - as per taste
• olive oil - 1 tbsp

directions for tofu veggie stir fry recipe | tofu vegetable salad recipe | vegetable salad recipe :

• cut all the vegetables in any shape as per your choice.
• heat a wok/kadai and add olive oil. Keep the flame on medium.
• now add chopped carrot, capsicum, baby corn, sweet corn and salt and mix well. now cover the wok.
• cook the vegetables for about 4-5 minutes.
• now add chili flakes, black pepper powder, lemon juice and mix well.

• add tomato and tofu and mix well. cook for another 4-5 minutes.

• now tofu veggie stir fry / tofu vegetable salad is ready to be served. 

recipe card for Tofu Veggie stir fry Recipe | Tofu Vegetable Salad Recipe | Vegetable Salad Recipe :

5.0 from 121 reviews

Tofu Veggie stir fry Recipe | Tofu Vegetable Salad Recipe | Vegetable Salad Recipe

 

Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

10 mins

Total time

15 mins

 

tofu vegetable stir fry recipe is a quick and easy recipe of mixed vegetables and tofu. it’s the essential one bowl vegetarian recipe.

Author: Garima Rastogi (Garu's Kitchen)

Recipe type: salad

Cuisine: world

Serves: 4-5

Ingredients :

• carrot - 2
• capsicum - 1
• baby corn - 1
• sweet corn - 2 tbsp
• tomato - 2
• tofu - 200 grams
• chili flakes - 1 tsp
• black pepper powder - ½ tsp
• lemon juice - 1 tsp
• salt - as per taste
• olive oil - 1 tbsp

Instructions :

1. cut all the vegetables in any shape as per your choice.
2. heat a wok/kadai and add olive oil. Keep the flame on medium.
3. now add chopped carrot, capsicum, baby corn, sweet corn and salt and mix well. now cover the wok.
4. cook the vegetables for about 4-5 minutes.
5. now add chili flakes, black pepper powder, lemon juice and mix well.
6. add tomato and tofu and mix well. cook for another 4-5 minutes.
7. now tofu veggie stir fry / tofu vegetable salad is ready to be served.

3.5.3226

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instant aloo kulcha recipe | potato stuffed kulcha recipe | aloo stuffed kulcha recipe | stuffed kulcha recipe

इस रेसिपी को हिंदी में पढ़ने के लिए यहाँ क्लिक करे.

instant aloo kulcha recipe | potato stuffed kulcha recipe | aloo stuffed kulcha recipe | stuffed kulcha recipe | kulcha sandwich recipe | how to make aloo kulcha with step by step process - it is delicious and easy kulcha sandwich which is stuffed with a spiced potato filling. this stuffed kulcha can be made without much effort. it can be made for breakfast or teatime snack. these potato sandwiches also go well in the lunch box for kids.

use any kulcha which you like or prefer for making these stuffed kulchas. these can also be made in sandwich toaster or a grill. you can also use boiled green peas in this recipe. they are best served with green chutney or tomato ketchup.

when i boil potatoes, i boil some extra potatoes. you never know where they will come handy. i keep in the fridge and use them in a day or two. you can use them to make variety of aloo recipes like aloo paratha, aloo tikki, dhaba style aloo curry, kuttu pakodi, aloo masala, samosa pinwheels, aloo masala sandwich etc.

ingredients for instant aloo stuffed kulcha recipe or aloo kulcha recipe :

• kulcha slices - 4
• potatoes - 3-4 medium (boiled)
• roasted cumin seeds - ½ tsp
• green chili - 1 (chopped) (optional)
• coriander powder (dhania) - 2 tsp
• red chili powder - ½ tsp
• garam masala - ½ tsp
• mango powder (amchur) - 1 tsp
• salt - as per taste
• coriander leaves (cilantro) - 2 tbsp (finely chopped)
• butter or ghee - 2 tbsp
• tomato ketchup - 2 tbsp

directions for instant aloo stuffed kulcha recipe or aloo kulcha recipe :

• pressure cook potatoes for 3-4 whistles. wait till it cools.
• once cool, peel off the skin, and mashed them well with a potato masher or with a back of a ladle.

• take a bowl and add mashed potatoes with all the spices:, cumin seeds, coriander powder, red chilli powder, mango powder, salt, garam masala.

• now add finely chopped green chilli and coriander leaves (cilantro).
• mix all the ingredients very well.

• take a slice of kulcha and spread some tomato ketchup.

• now spread some aloo masala on the kulcha.

• now cover it with other plain kulcha.

• heat a pan/tawa and grease some butter or ghee on tawa.

• place the stuffed kulcha on the heated pan.

• grease the butter on the other side now.

• press down gently with a spatula and grill the sandwich until both sides are crispy and golden brown.

• cut the potato stuffed kulcha and serve hot with green chutney or tomato ketchup.

recipe card for instant aloo kulcha recipe | potato stuffed kulcha recipe :

4.5 from 114 reviews

instant aloo kulcha recipe | potato stuffed kulcha recipe | aloo stuffed kulcha recipe | stuffed kulcha recipe

 

Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

10 mins

Total time

20 mins

 

instant aloo kulcha is delicious and easy kulcha sandwich which is stuffed with a spiced potato filling. this stuffed kulcha can be made without much effort. it can be made for breakfast or teatime snack. these potato sandwiches also go well in the lunch box for kids.

Author: Garima Rastogi (Garu's Kitchen)

Recipe type: snacks

Cuisine: indian

Serves: 2-3

Nutrition:
Serving size: 1 stuffed kulcha
Calories per serving: 160 cal
Fat per serving: 4.5 g

Ingredients :

• kulcha slices - 4
• potatoes - 3-4 medium (boiled)
• roasted cumin seeds - ½ tsp
• green chili - 1 (chopped) (optional)
• coriander powder (dhania) - 2 tsp
• red chili powder - ½ tsp
• garam masala - ½ tsp
• mango powder (amchur) - 1 tsp
• salt - as per taste
• coriander leaves (cilantro or hara dhania) - 2 tbsp (finely chopped)
• butter or ghee - 2 tbsp
• tomato ketchup - 2 tbsp

Instructions :

1. pressure cook potatoes for 3-4 whistles. wait till it cools.
2. once cool, peel off the skin, and mashed them well with a potato masher or with a back of a ladle.
3. take a bowl and add mashed potatoes with all the spices:, cumin seeds, coriander powder, red chilli powder, mango powder, salt, garam masala.
4. now add finely chopped green chilli and coriander leaves (cilantro).
5. mix all the ingredients very well.
6. take a slice of kulcha and spread some tomato ketchup.
7. now spread some aloo masala on the kulcha.
8. now cover it with other plain kulcha.
9. heat a pan/tawa and grease some butter or ghee on tawa.
10. place the stuffed kulcha on the heated pan.
11. grease the butter on the other side now.
12. press down gently with a spatula and grill the sandwich until both sides are crispy and golden brown.
13. cut the potato stuffed kulcha and serve hot with green chutney or tomato ketchup.

3.5.3226

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