Appetizers

KHAMAN DHOKLA

Ingredients:(serving-4)

1. Gits Khaman Dhokla Mix
2. 3tbsp Oil
3. 1/2tsp Mustard seeds
4. 1/2tsp Cumin seeds
5. 1pinch Asafoetida
6. Green Chilli as par taste
7. 1tbsp Sugar
8. 1/8tsp Salt
9. 3tbsp Water
10. 2tbsp Coconut Flakes
11. Coriander leaves for Garnishing
12. Cranberries or Grapes for Garnishing

Directions:

• Open Gits Khaman Dhokla Mix pack & prepare the batter following the 1st step given in the Pack.
•  Boil around 2 cups of water in Dhokla Maker or you can use Cooker.
• Grease the plate with oil or cooking spray & pour the batter in the plates.Batter should be pour half the height of the plate.
• Put the plates in Dhokla Maker,cover the lid & steam it for 10 to 12minutes.If you are using a pressure cooker,do not apply whistle on the lid.
• Mean while dissolve sugar & salt in 3tbsp water. Also, cut chillies split in to two. 
• After 10 to 12minutes,turn of the heat, remove plats from Dhokla Maker & let the plats sit a side for 5minutes.
• Heat the oil in a pan.Add musterd seeds,Cumin seeds & allow them to crackle.Add green chillis,add asafoetida & turn off the heat.
• Now cut the Dhokala & add in the seasoning pan.Mix gently.
• Sprinkle dissolved water & again mix gently.  
• Transfer Dhokla in a serving bowl,garnish with cilantro,coconut flakes & berries. 
• Serve warm. 

STUFFED PUFF PASTRY SHELLS

Ingredients:(serving-6)

1. 1pkt Pepperidge Farm ready to bake puff pastry shells
2. 1 big boiled Potato
3. 1/2cup boiled Black eye Beans
4. 2tbsp Chopped Onion
5. 1tbsp Oil
6. 1pinch Asafoetida
7. Green Chilli as par taste
8. Salt to taste
9. 1/4tspRed Chilli Powder or per taste
10. 1/4tsp Garam Masala  
11. 1pinch Turmeric
12. 1/2tsp Cumin Coriander Powder
13. 1/4tsp Lime Juice
14. 6slice of each Tomato,Onion,Dill pickle & Raw Mango for Garnishing 
15. Coriander leaves for Garnishing

Directions:

• Bake the pastry shells according to package directions & keep a side.
• Mash the boiled potato & black eye beans together.
• In a medium size pan,heat oil & add asafoetida.
• Add mashed potato & black eye beans mixture to the hot oil.
• Add green chillies,lime juice & all the spices.
• Mix well & cook it for 2minutes.
• Turn of the heat, add chopped onion & again mix well.
•  Now remove shells tops from baked pastry shells.
• Add spoonful of potato & black eye beans stuffing in to the shells.
• Garnish with Tomato,Onion,Dill pickle, Raw Mango slices & Coriander leaves.
• Serve hot. 

 

 

 CRISPY BHINDI FRY

Ingredients:(serving-4)

1. 1lb Okra
2. 1/4cup Gram Flour  
3. 1tbsp Red Chilli Powder
4. 1tbsp Cumin-Coriander Powder
5. Salt to Taste
6. 2tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
7. Oil for frying 

Directions:

• Clean the okra with wet kitchen towel & slice them in to 1/4-inch pieces.
• In a mixing bowl add sliced okra,add red chilli powder,cumin-coriander powder,salt & vinegar.Mix well & keep a side for 2-3minutes.
• Now heat the oil for deep frying.
• After 2-3minutes sprinkle gram flour to the okra mix(You may need more or less flour).
• Drop okra cuts in to hot oil & fry them on medium flame till they are slightly golden brown in color.
• Take out fried okra on paper towel & if you like you can sprinkle some chat masala on it.
• Serve hot.