Sudha's Veg Kitchen [ Food blog]

  TOFU MASALA Hi all, There is always a debate between plant-based protein and animal based protein.So tried making Tofu Masala.The dish came very good .My opinion is both recipes are great and we must include both in our diet . INGREDIENTS Tofu -200 g  Onion -2 Tomato -1 big  Green peas -1 cup (frozen or boiled) Garlic-3-5  Ginger - a small piece  Green chillies - 2-3 Curd 3-4 tbsp  Spices- turmeric,red chilli powder, coriander powder,sabzi masala,garam masala  Fresh cream -1 -2 tbsp Whole spices  Oil -3 tbsp  Water as required Salt to taste Step by Step Instructions Cut the tofu in small pieces and soak them in water to make them soft.Later it will absorb all flavour of gravy and the masalas(spices). In a pan add 1 tbsp oil.Add 2 small chopped onions,1 big tomato,4-5 garlic cloves,a small piece of ginger,2-3 green chillies. Saute for some minutes. Once the veggies are cooled grind them to a fine paste with the help of blender . In the same ...

 PANEER BUTTER MASALA Recipe for 4-5 people INGREDIENTS Paneer -250 g Milk -1/3 cup Cashews -5-6 Onions-2 medium sized Tomatoes-2 medium sized Garlic/ginger -2 tsp Turmeric -2 tsp Red chilli powder-2 tsp Coriander powder -3 tsp Kitchen king/paneer masala -2 tsp Cumin powder-1 tsp Kasuri Methi -1 tsp Fresh cream - 1 tbsp Butter - 1 tbsp Whole spices-  cinnamon, cardamon Oil -2 tbsp or as required Coriander leaves Salt to taste Process : In a mixer jar grind onions,garlic and ginger and cashews. Heat 2 tbsp oil add 2 tsp cumin seeds, 2 cloves,1 small cinnamon,2 small green cardamon.Saute for 1/2 minute and then add ready paste of onion,ginger garlic. Add dry spices one by one. Grind the tomatoes in mixer jar. Once onion paste is cooked add tomato paste . Once the masala is cooked well add little salt to taste.Add milk and little water and let the masala simmer for 3-5 minutes. Once the masala is cooked well add small pieces of paneer . Add salt to taste.1 tsp garam masala and ka...

 ALOO MASALA/POTATO MASALA Potatoes are a versatile vegetable particularly for vegetarians it's more of a comfort food .Today sharing a very easy recipe of potato masala .It was a great hit with my family when served with vegetable and dry fruit pulao. Recipe for 4-5 people. INGREDIENTS Potatoes - 3-4 (Big) Onions -2 (medium size) Tomatoes -2 Garlic -3-4 Ginger- small piece Curd-1 tbsp Red chilli powder, coriander /dhania powder/cumin /jeera powder,kitchen king masala-2 tsp (or as per taste) Cumin seeds-1 tsp Salt and oil. RECIPE -: Boil potatoes in a pressure cooker upto 2 whistles only .It must not become mushy. Peel the skin and chop into 4 large pieces .Make small holes in them. Heat 4 tbsp oil and fry the potatoes lightly in batches and keep aside. Now in a mixer jar make a paste of onions, tomatoes, garlic and ginger. Heat 1 tbsp oil or use the remaining oil left after frying potatoes. Add cumin seeds .Once they crackle add grinded paste.saute for a while.Add all dry spices g...

RAJMA MASALA One of the most healthiest kind of pulses -Kidney Beans /Rajma is a must in a family's plate.Moreover it is one of the most favourite recipe of everyone.People swear by a plate of ''Rajma Chawal''.Personally I prefer this Rajma Masala with Chappatis,parathas.Rajma Masala is prepared differently in every household .Today I will be sharing the way I prepare it at my home.If you like my way of making recipes don't forget to subscribe to my You Tube channel -''SUDHA'S VEG KITCHEN''. INGREDIENTS KIDNEY BEANS /RAJMA -1 STEEL GLASS TOMATOES-2 ONIONS -2 GREEN CHILLIES-3-4 GARLIC AND GINGER CORIANDER LEAVES WHOLE SPICES- 1 TSP CUMIN SEEDS 4 CLOVES, 2 SMALL PIECES OF CINNAMON, 1 BAY LEAF 1 STAR ANISE SALT -TO TASTE CORIANDER POWDER-2 TSP TURMERIC-1 TSP CHILLI POWDER-1 TSP KITCHEN KING MASALA-2 TSP Quick Recipe Update -: Soak 1 glass Rajma in water for 6-8 hrs.Pressure cook for 4-6 whistles.For masal...