Paneer Potato Bonda ( without onion & garlic ) Paneer Potato Bonda Makes: 9 Ingredients For the Bonda: 3 potatoes, boiled and mashed 100 g paneer, cut into small cubes ( 1/4 - inch ) 1 tablespoon grated carrot 2 teaspoon oil 1 teaspoon mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon jeera ( cumin seeds ) 1/2 teaspoon urad dal 1 spring curry leaves 2 green chillies, slit lengthwise 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon salt ( or to taste ) 2 pinches asafoetida ( hing ) 250 ml oil for frying bondas (oil level should be 1 1/2 - inch from the base of the kadai ) For the Batter: 1 cup ( approximately 175 gm ) gram flour ( besan / kadala maavu ) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 2 pinches hing ( asafoetida) 1/2 cup + 1 1/2 tablespoon water Method For the batter: Mix all the ingredients well and make smooth batter with water. Batter should not be too watery. It should be of dropping consistency. Keep aside for 15 minutes. For the seasoning: Heat oil in a kadai/ frying pan. Add mustard seeds. When they pop, add cumin seeds, urad dal, curry leaves and slit green chilies. Fry for 2 - 3 minutes. Add turmeric powder and saute on a low heat till the raw smell goes. Add boiled and mashed potatoes, paneer cubes, grated carrot, hing and salt to taste. Do not add water. Mix well. Cover with a lid and cook on a low heat for 10 minutes. Switch off the heat. Allow the mixture to cool for some time. Remove the slit green chillies. Make lemon sized balls ( bondas ) and keep aside. For the Bondas: Heat oil in a kadai or frying pan. Reduce heat to medium. Dip each lemon sized bondas in gram flour batter and ( ensure the batter is well coated ) deep fry on a medium heat till golden color. Drain out oil and serve as an evening snack with tomato sauce / coconut chutney.

Aliva Cracker Chaat Posted: 28 Feb 2010 05:10 AM PST Aliva Cracker Chaat Serves: 2 You will need 1 packet Aliva Cracker 2 tomatoes, finely chopped 2 onions, finely chopped 2 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala powder 2 teaspoon chopped mint / coriander leaves ( for garnishing ) Method Make small pieces of Aliva Cracker and mix with other ingredients. Sprinkle chopped mint / coriander leaves. It is advisable to consume immediately after preparation. Serve as an evening snack.

Spicy Mutton Curry Posted: 28 Feb 2010 12:08 AM PST Spicy Mutton Curry Recipe Credit - My husband Serves: 2 Ingredients 250 g mutton pieces 4 teaspoon oil 250 g onions, finely sliced 2 spring curry leaves 1 green chilli, slit lengthwise 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon pepper powder 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon chopped coriander leaves For the marinade: 25 g ginger - garlic paste 1 teaspoon vinegar 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon red chilli powder 3/4 teaspoon pepper powder 1 tablespoon coriander powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Method Wash and clean mutton pieces. Drain out water completely. Mix with all the marinade ingredients and keep aside for 1 hour. Heat oil in a wide kadai / frying pan. Fry sliced onions till pink in color. Add curry leaves, green chilli and saute till fragrant. Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, pepper powder and turmeric powder. Mix well and fry for 3 - 4 minutes ( till the raw smell goes ). Add marinated mutton pieces, adjust salt to taste and mix well. Add 1/2 cup water, cover with a lid and cook on a low heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour ( or till done and fragrant / gravy thickens ). Stir occasionally. Sprinkle chopped coriander leaves and serve with Chapati / Rice.