Grilled Cheesy Sandwich

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :10 mins
Total Time :20 mins
Servings :Makes 1 sandwich

Ingredients :

1 1/2 cups chopped capsicum
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
8 wheat (gehun) bread slices
4 tsp tomato ketchup
4 cheese slices
salt and freshly ground black pepper powder to taste

Method :

Spread 1 tsptomato ketchup on one side of a bread slice.Spread a thin layer of onions over it.Again spread a thin layer of capsicum on it.Sprinkle some salt and pepper on it and place a cheese slice over it and cover it with another bread slice.Cook it in grilled sandwich toaster till crisp.Serve immediately.

Cauliflower Greens Paratha

Preparation :10 mins
Cook :25 mins
Total Time :35 mins
Servings :Makes 5 parathas

Ingredients :

For The Dough
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
1 tsp oil
salt to taste

For The Cauliflower Greens Stuffing
1 1/2 cups chopped cauliflower greens
2 tsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 tsp green chilli paste
1/2 tsp ginger (adrak) paste
salt to taste

Other Ingredients
whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) for rolling
2 1/2 tsp oil for cooking

Method :

For the dough
For the doughCombine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and knead into a soft dough using enough water.
For the cauliflower greens stuffing
For the cauliflower greens stuffingHeat the oil in a broad non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds.When the cumin seeds crackle, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.Add the green chilies paste, ginger paste and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.Add the cauliflower greens and salt and sauté on a medium flame for 5 minutes.Add 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1-2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Mix well and keep aside.Divide the cauliflower stuffing into 5 equal portions. Keep aside.
How to proceed
How to proceedDivide the dough into 5 equal portions.Roll out a portion of the dough into a 100 mm. (4\") diameter circle using a little whole wheat flour for rolling.Place one portion of the cauliflower greens stuffing in the center of the circle.Bring together all the sides in the center and seal tightly.Roll out again into a circle of 150 mm. (6\") in diameter using whole wheat flour for rolling.Heat a non-stick tava (griddle) and cook the paratha on a medium flame, using ½ tsp of oil, till golden brown spots appear on both the sides.Repeat steps 2 to 6 to make 4 more parathas.Serve hot.

Rice and Moong Dal Idli

Preparation :5 mins
Cook :10 mins
Total Time :3756 hours 15 minutes
Servings :Makes 16 idlis

Ingredients :

1/2 cup rice (chawal)
1/2 cup green moong dal (split green gram)
1/4 tsp fenugreek (methi) seeds (optional)
1/2 cup grated carrot
1/2 cup finely chopped spring onion whites and greens
salt to taste
1 tsp fruit salt

For Serving
nutritious green chutney

Method :

Soak the rice, moong dal and fenugreek seeds in a deep bowl with enough water for 5 to 6 hours.Drain and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste using little water.Transfer the mixture into a bowl, add the carrots, spring onion whites and greens and salt and mix well.Just before steaming, add the fruit salt to the batter and pour 2 tsp of water over it.When the bubbles form, mix gently.Put a little batter into each greased idli mould and steam in a steamer for 10 minutes or till the idlis are cooked.Cool slightly, demould and serve immediately with nutritious green chutney.
Handy tip:
Handy tip:The idli is done when a toothpick or a knife inserted in its center comes out clean.