Moong Palak Dosa & Veg mayo sandwich

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 A question which every mother has to face is what to give in lunch box for school the next day .

If your child is fussy and gets bored with regular lunch then here is the answer .

For the next few days I will be uploading videos showing Tiffin recipes for school kids .

Nowadays most of the schools have 2 breaks one short break and 1 lunch break so I will be showing 2 recipes in each video .

These recipes are tasty yummy and healthy too .

I am sure your kids will enjoy eating their Lunch in School when you try out these recipes .

This will make both you and your child equally happy . These recipes can also me made for breakfast or as One Meal Dish for Dinner . Hope you will like this Kids School Tiffin Series .

Jowar Palak Pizza & Papdi Corn Masalebhat

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A question which every mother has to face is what to give in lunch box for school the next day .

If your child is fussy and gets bored with regular lunch then here is the answer .

For the next few days I will be uploading videos showing Tiffin recipes for school kids .

Nowadays most of the schools have 2 breaks one short break and 1 lunch break so I will be showing 2 recipes in each video .

These recipes are tasty yummy and healthy too .

I am sure your kids will enjoy eating their Lunch in School when you try out these recipes .

This will make both you and your child equally happy . These recipes can also me made for breakfast or as One Meal Dish for Dinner . Hope you will like this Kids School Tiffin Series .

Winter Spl Easy Perfect Dhaba Style Dal Palak (Spinach Lentil Curry ) ढाबा स्टाइल डाळ पालक

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This easy perfect dhaba style dal palak is so easy to make at home . People who don’t like palak also are sure to fall madly in love with this amazingly delicious Dal Palak . It tastes best with roti, paratha or plain hot steamed rice . So do try it this winter and enjoy with your family and friends . Do not forget to give your feedback in the comments below and freely share the recipe with your near and dear ones .

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Spinach soup ( पालकाचे सूप )

English 

For this soup you can use spinach leaves as well as tender stems . 

Usually whenever I make Palak Paneer I don’t use the stem as leaves impart a lovely green colour to the dish . 

These stems I keep aside and next day they go into this lovely healthy soup which is equally adored by all .

Ingredients - 

1 big bunch -  Spinach leaves along with the tender stems

1/4 t sp – cinnamon powder

1/4 t sp – pepper powder

2 – garlic cloves

1 – onion chopped

1 tb sp – sugar

2 tbsp – ghee

Salt acoording to the taste

Garnish – Fresh cream

Method - 

Wash the leaves and stems of spinach thoroughly and cut roughly .

In a vessel bring water to boil and add spinach to it and keep for 5 minutes .

Drain the water and gring the spinach along with garlic cloves .

In a pan heat ghee and saute onion till transparent .

Now add the ground spinach mixture , cinnamon pd , pepper pd , salt and sugar .

Adjust the water and bring it to boil .

Serve piping hot garnished with fresh cream .  

Sweet Corn Chicken Soup with Spinach

Having a hot soup in the evening is very comforting  . I regularly make corn soup as this is my family's  all time favorite.  Adding some spinach leaves and chicken makes this soup all the more yummy .

Ingredients : 


1 cup ......................fresh sweet corn kernels
15 to 20 ..................fresh spinach leaves ( don't use the stem )
1.............................onion ( finely chopped )
2 to 3 tbsp............. chicken ( boiled n shredded )
1............................egg
1 tbsp......................oil
1 tbsp.....................corn flour
1/4 cup + 3 cups ..................water
salt
sugar
pepper powder ( optional )



Method :


Boil fresh corn till tender.

Wash the spinach leaves thoroughly and chop them.

Heat oil in a thick bottom vessel and saute onion till translucent.

Now add the corn and chicken and stir for 2 / 3  minutes .

Now add 3 cups water and bring it to boil.

Add salt , sugar as per your liking.

Mix cornflour in 1/4 cup water and pour it in the boiling soup.

Stir continuously for 2 minutes till the soup thickens .

At the time of serving beat the egg vigorously with a fork.

Pour the beaten egg in the boiling soup from a height.

This will form thin threads in the soup .

Also add chopped spinach leaves and cook just for a minute.

While serving sprinkle some pepper powder on top and serve piping hot soup.

Spinach Fatayer

I love making variety of savory bakes and so when I saw that this month's home-bakers-challenge had sweet as well as savory bakes was very happy to  choose this yummy snack item.

Spinach Fatayer is a very easy and healthy snack . This recipe is from Middle East and was one of the dishes chosen by Rafeeda who is hosting this month's home-bakers-challenge an event started by  Priya Suresh .

These samosa  like baked snacks were very easy to prepare and made for a delcious snack for our evening tea. You can make these fatayer for your party and get sure likes from kids and adults alike. The health conscious folks will really appreciate your choice of starters.

Everyone at home thoroughly enjoyed having them and have decided to include this hassle free dish in my party menu for starters .

Ingredients  for the covering :

1 cup..................maida
2 tbsp.................oil
1/4 cup...............warm water
salt to taste



Ingredients for the filling :

1 small bunch ...................fresh spinach
1...................................onion (finely chopped )
2 to 3 tbsp....................walnuts ( roughly crushed)
1.................................green chilly ( finely chopped )
1/4 tsp........................pepper powder
1 small....................lemon ( take the juice)
salt to taste.

Method :

Mix together maida, oil and salt .

Gradually add warm water and knead a soft dough.

Cover it with a wet muslin cloth and keep aside.

In a bowl mix well all ingredients given under filling .

Now make balls out of the dough and roll a puri .






Keep a heaped spoonful of the filling on it.







Fold the circle in a triangular shape and seal the edges by pressing them.






Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes till they become golden brown.

Corn Spinach Soup

At present we Mumbaikars are experiencing a very pleasant cold climate in the evenings and sometimes chilly mornings . And having a hot comforting soup at such times in the evenings is very satisfying.

I love winter season because you don't feel tired and also the fruits and vegetables are available in plenty . Needless to say that I had brought lots of fresh vegetables from the market and so didn't get time to make an elaborate dinner . So decided to make a soup instead with some salad. 


Actually I wanted to make a simple sweet corn soup as I had bought some fresh tender sweet corn kernels but ended up adding some fresh tender spinach leaves and the the result was amazing. The soup tasted too good and did not take any extra time as such . The happy satisfied faces of all the family members was a well deserved reward .

 

Ingredients :

1 cup ......................fresh sweet corn kernels
15 to 20 ..................fresh spinach leaves ( don't use the stem )
1.............................onion ( finely chopped )
1 tbsp......................oil
1 tbsp.....................corn flour
1/4 cup + 3 cups ..................water
salt
sugar
pepper powder ( optional )



Method :

Boil fresh corn till tender.

Wash the spinach leaves thoroughly and chop them.

Heat oil in a thick bottom vessel and saute onion till translucent.

Now add the corn and 3 cups water and bring it to boil.

Add salt , sugar as per your liking.

Mix cornflour in 1/4 cup water and pour it in the boiling soup.

Stir continuously for 2 minutes.

The soup will become thick.

You can adjust the thickness of the soup by adjusting the cornflour used.

While serving sprinkle some pepper powder on top and serve piping hot soup.



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Spinach and Cheese Muffins ( For Home Bakers )

This month for the Home Bakers Challenge there were some sweet as well as savoury bakes chosen by the host of the month Shama Nagarajan and so I decided to go for the savory ones, because  I usually like baking something spicy which can be had for breakfast or as a snack .

 So I made these simple and delicious muffins which were so soft and cheesy that every one really hogged on them .

 It just took me little more than half an hour to complete the full recipe i.e. from washing and cutting the spinach to gathering all the ingredients and mixing and baking.

And so I was mighty pleased as a lot of time was saved . I just love such time saving dishes which are delicious yet full of nutrients. I surely am going to make these muffins regularly .

Thanks priya  annd  Shama  for this lovely recipe.

Ingredients :

1 n 1/ 2 cup.....................whole wheat flour
3 tbsp............................melted home made butter ( loni )
1 tsp..............................baking powder
1/4 tsp...........................baking soda
1...................................egg
1/2 cup..........................finely chopped spinach leaves
3 cubes...........................brittania cheese
1 cup..............................milk
salt to taste


Method :

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and keep the greased muffin tray ready.

In a mixer , mix the whole wheat flour, salt, baking  powder and baking soda well for 10 seconds.

Remove the flour and in the same mixer , mix butter , milk and egg for 2 to 3 mintues.

Chop the cheese cubes to small pieces.

Now take the milk egg mixture in big bowl and  add the cheese cubes and spinach to it.

Mix well with a wooden spoon .

Now add the flour, salt mixture and gently fold with spoon till all is just mixed properly.

Now fill half the muffin mould with the batter ( keep some space to rice).

Bake in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes at 180 degrees.

Insert a toothpick , if it comes out clean the muffing are ready.

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Spinach Chia Seeds Smoothie

Yes you read it right , I made this yummy smoothie with spinach leaves. When I first came across this recipe at  foodgawker I too gaped at the mention of using spinach in a drink. But finally decided to give it a try and I was just taken aback with its yummy and refreshing taste.

This drink is totally rejuvenating as there are all the super healthy ingredients used like spinach, apples, plums and chia seeds.  Spinach as you all know is rich in iron as well as calcium and chia seeds (Sabja ) are well known for their Omega -3 and antioxidant powers.

This month we the members of  Groovy Gourmets  were supposed to make a drink from Food Gawker site but without lemon base  or milk , so I decided on this detoxifying drink and instead of lemon used plums  for the sourness. I also did not use Kale leaves as I didnt get them in my area.

All in all a very satistying experience and have decided to make this smoothie a regular in my kitchen.

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Ingredients :

Handful of .....................fresh Spinach leaves
1 medium.....................cucumber
1/2 ............................green apple
2..............................sour plums
sugar as needed ( I used 1 tbsp )
2 tbsp ...................Chia seeds ( 1 tbsp + 1 tbsp)
1cup ....................chilled water

Method :

Soak 1 tbsp chia seeds in 1/2 cup water.
They will swell up within 15 minutes, chill them till further use.
Thouroughly wash the spinach leaves.
Wash and slice the cucumber, apples along with the skin.
Deseed the plums.
Blend everything in mixer with 1 tbsp chia seeds , sugar and water.
While serving top with the chilled and swollen chia seeds.

Spinach Pesto Pasta

Spinach is one leafy vegetable which is regularly used in my kitchen and loved by all .
Pasta which is  staple of Italian dishes is loved by all and can be prepared in different ways to appeal all ages.
When Spinach and Pasta come together along with other herbs they create magic and the results are this yummy and nutritious pesto pasta.
Pesto is sauce normally made with nuts, olive oil, pepper , garlic and herbs like basil, parsley etc.
 This is one hassle free pasta dish which can be prepared in no time.

Ingredients :

2 Bunch ...............Spinach (palak)
1 packet .................mushrooms
1 packet...................Fusilli pasta
1/2 cup......................grated cheese ( I used cheddar)
50 gms ...................walnuts( coarsely crushed)
1 tbsp....................garlic (chopped finely)
1 tbsp...................dry basil leaves
1 tsp......................pepper powder
3 tbsp.....................Olive oil
salt

Method : 

For the Pesto :

Wash and clean the spinach and boil it.
In a grinder add the spinach,cheese,  walnuts , garlic and 1 tbsp olive oil and blend till coarse.

For the pasta :


Now take lots of water in a big vessel add salt and let it boil.
When it starts boiling add the pasta and cook just for 3 to 4 minutes .
Switch off the gas and keep the pasta in the vesset for 10 more minutes.
This ensures that the pasta is cooked Al Dente ( means cooked firm and not soft i.e over cooked ).
Drain the pasta after 10 minutes and drizzle few drops of oil to prevent it from sticking.
Retain the pasta water .

Now heat the remaining olive oil and add the pesto and pasta and mix well .
Add pepper powder and adjust the salt to your liking.
Serve hot.



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Palak (Spinach ) Souffle

Hot baked savoury dishes is one of my familys favourites. Having them regularly saves my time as well as there is satisfaction on everyones face.This souffle also has palak (spinach) which is one of the healthiest greens and I think this is one of the best dishes to include it in your diet. To make it more healthy maida can be subtituted by wheat flour( there is absolutely no change in taste or texture ). Serve this with Garlic bread.


Ingredients :

3 bunches......................Spinach
1 ...............................onion (very finely chopped)
2 tbsp..........................maida (all purpose flour)
1 cup ..........................milk
1 tbsp and 2 tbsp..........butter (divided)
1 tbsp.........................pepper powder
1 tbsp.........................nutmeg powder
5 to 6 ......................garlic cloves (crushed)
1/2  cup.......................cheddar cheese (grated )
3 ...........................eggs (yolks and white separated )

Method :

Wash and clean the spinach and take only the leaves.
You can pressure cook the stalks and use them somewhere else.(eg soups or veg stock)
Chop the leaves.
Heat 1 tbsp butter in non stick pan and saute the chopped leaves till almost all the water dries up.
Keep them aside.
Now heat 2 tbsp butter and add crushed garlic and onions and  saute till golden.
Add the maida and stir fry well till it gives out nice aroma.
Now carefully add milk stirring all the while till no lumps remain.
Add pepper powder , nutmeg powder and salt.
Now mix the stir fried spinach in it and add the grated cheese.
Now add the whisked egg yolk and mix well.
Lastly add the stiffly beaten egg whites and fold very gently.
Pour the mixture in a baking dish and bake at 180 degrees celcius for 20 to 25 minutes
 or till golden brown on top.
Serve hot immediately with garlic-bread.
If the souffle becomes cold it sinks down so have it when still hot.


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