PANIYARAM / PADDU

PANIYARAM/ PADDU

Paniyarams are ball-shaped dumplings made with idli or dosa batter. It's one of the everyday breakfast food from South Indian Cuisine. It goes well with Peanut, Coconut or Tomato Chutney.

Course: Main

Cuisine: South Indian

Prep Time: 5minutes

Cook Time: 20minutes

Total Time: 25minutes

Servings: 15 to 20 dumplings

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 1/2 Cup Idli or Dosa batter
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon carrot, grated
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• 6 curry leaves
• 2 tablespoon coriander leaves, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard
• 1 tablespoon oil. for seasoning
• Oil as needed for  frying
• Salt as needed

HOW TO MAKE

1. Heat a pan with oil and add mustard.  Let them crackle.
2. Add curry leaves. Saute for a min. 
3. Now add Onions, chilies, and carrot. Saute till the onions turn pink or raw smell disappears.
4. Remove from fire and let them cool. Add to the batter.
5. Add coriander leaves and salt as per taste to the batter.
6. Now Grease the Paniyaram pan and let it heat.
7. Pour batter up to 3/4 in each mold. Lower the heat, cover and cook for 2 minutes.
8. When the base is golden fried, flip them and let it cook for 2 - 3minutes more.
9. Use skewer or fork to check if it's fully cooked from inside.
10. Serve hot with chutney

Butter Garlic Prawns

BUTTER GARLIC PRAWNS

Sometimes the most simple preparation of food can be the most delicious. This easy garlic butter prawn is succulent prawns tossed in butter garlic sauce. The perfect quick dinner or appetizer!!

Course: Main

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 5 minutes

Total time: 10 minutes

Servings: 2 - 3

Author: Saranya Prabhu

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 500 grams prawns, peeled and deveined
• 2-3 teaspoon minced garlic ( use more if you love garlic)
• salt and pepper as required
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

HOW TO COOK:

1. Take a pan and add olive oil + butter. keep the gas on medium-high heat.
2. Add chopped garlic, saute them for a minute.
3. Now add salt and pepper as per your taste.
4. Add washed and cleaned prawns. 
5. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until prawns are pink. 
6. Transfer to a bowl. Garnish with parsley and serve hot

Matar Paneer

MATAR PANEER

Matar paneer is one of the most popular dishes in North India. Paneer and green peas are cooked in a onion-tomato gravy with spices. It goes best with naan or rotis !!

Course: Main course

Cuisine: North Indian

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Serves: 4

Author: Saranya Prabhu

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 whole green cardamom
• 4 - 5 black peppercorns
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 2 medium onion, roughly chopped
• 1-inch ginger
• 4 large garlic cloves
• 1-2 green chilies
• 3 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
• 3/4th teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• salt to taste
• 1.25 cups water
• 250 grams paneer
• 1/2 cup green peas
• coriander leaves for garnish

HOW TO MAKE

Note: If using store brought paneer, soak in warm water for 20 minutes before you start the recipe. Also, soak frozen green peas in warm water for 10minutes.

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan on medium heat. once the oil is hot add green cardamom, black peppercorns, and cumin seeds. Sizzle for a few seconds.
2. Now add the ginger, garlic, green chili, and onions. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes till the onions are light brown and soft.
3. Then add the chopped tomatoes and mix. Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook for 7 to 8 minutes until the tomatoes fully cooked.
4. Remove pan from heat and let the mixture cool down. Transfer to a mixture jar and grind to a smooth paste. Set it aside.
5. Heat a tablespoon of butter in the same pan. Add bay leaf and then add red chili powder. Saute for a few seconds.
6. Now add the prepared onion-tomato paste. Mix well.
7. Now add all the masala powders - Coriander, garam masala, cumin, and turmeric powder. Mix well and cook for 1 minute.
8. Add water to the pan and let it come to a boil.
9. Add paneer cubes and green peas. Stir and cover the pan. Cook for more 6 to 7 minutes on medium heat.
10. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.