Indian Zaayeka

Raita  is the common name of a condiment, originating from the Indian subcontinent, made with yogurt (curd) and boondi are the fried droplets of batter made from gram flour (Besan). So let’s start cooking Ingredients Boondi Raita Curd – 250gm Boondi - 50gm Raw cumin seeds powder– ¼ Tbsp Roasted cumin seeds powder- ¼ Tbsp  Black pepper powder - ¼ Tbsp Coriander powder – ½ Tbsp Asafetida – 1 pinch Black Salt - ¼ Tbsp White salt - according to taste Method Ø Whisk the curd and mix salt, black pepper powder and coriander powder in it. Ø After soaking in water or water of curd for about half an hour put the boondies in the curd. Ø Add black salt, raw and roasted cumin powder and asafetida in it. Ø Garnish with green coriander. Mint potato Raita Banana Cutlets Cheese Pops

If you need something that will complement the spicy biryani and will provide a cooling after-effect so you should definitely add this awesome Aloo-Pudina Raita to your menu.                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Ingredients Curd – 250 gm. Potato – 100 gm. Mint leaves - ½ Cup Cumin - ¼ Tbsp Black Salt - ¼ Tbsp Asafoetida (Heeng) – 1 pinch Red chilli powder - ¼ Tbsp Dry mango powder -1/4Tbsp Salt - According to taste Method Ø In a large bowl whisk curd. Ø Now add Red Chili Powder, Roasted Cumin Seeds Powder, Dry mango powder, Salt and roasted asafoetida. Ø Whisk all the ingredients into the curd. Ø Wash the mint leaves and grind the thick sauce. Ø Boil potatoes and mash. Mix it in the curd very well. Ø Raita is ready to be served. Garnish the raita with red chili po

Banana Cutlets A delicious mix of raw bananas and potatoes make these cutlets special..- Raw Banana Cutlets with potatoes taste sumptuous. You can have them ready in just 30 minutes. So, here's an easy breezy recipe for a perfect teatime snack. They're nutritious too. A good way to include raw plantain in your diet. Ingredients Raw banana-3 medium Potato - 2 medium Onion – 1 medium Bread crumbs - 1 Cup (dried) Green chilli - 5 or 6 Dry mango powder – ½ Tbsp Salt – according to taste Oil – for fry Method Ø  Peel off raw banana and potato then cut and cook it on a light flame in the cooker. Ø  Now smash bananas and potatoes. Ø  Mix dry mango powder, finely chopped onions, salt and finely chopped green chillies in this mixture. Ø  Now add little oil to your hands and make the cutlets from this mixture and give them the desired shape. Ø  Then apply bread crumbs on these cutlets and deep fry them.      Friends, I hope you like this re

The cheese pops are great to take them with you to the work for lunch or just as a nice snack. Your children are also going to be loving it. Ingredients ·        Flour   - 120 gm. (1 cup)                                                                                                                       ·        Butter - 50gm. Cheese pops ·        Egg      - 4Large ·        Cottage cheese – 50gm. ·        Onion - 1 Large ·        Black pepper powder – ½ Tbsp ·        Salt    - according to taste ·        Water - 1 Cup Method Ø  Boil the water and butter together until the butter is melted and the water does not boil well. Ø  Now add flour and mix it slowly. Ø  When the dough mixes well then turn off the gas. Ø  Whisk the egg thoroughly and mix it in the mixture. Ø  Now add cheese, finely chopped onion and black pepper in it. Ø  After this, make small balls of this mixture and deep fry on light flame. So friends, your delicious