Jain Shahi Paneer

Jain Shahi Paneer is one of the easiest paneer dish I make for my kids whenever they demand for paneer, they just love to eat...I served them with Puri's, Wholewheat Ajwain Paratha , Wholewheat Roti | Phulka as it also goes very well with Naan, Roti & Rice.

What is Paneer ?

Paneer is one of the few types of cheese indigenous to the Indian subcontinent, and is widely used in Indian cuisine and even some Middle Eastern andSoutheast Asian cuisine. Unlike most cheeses in the world, the making of paneer does not involve rennet (which may be derived from animal, plant, fungal, and microbial sources) as the coagulation agent. Paneer is completely lacto-vegetarian and is a source of protein for Vegetarians. Firm tofu has a similar texture and consistency so it can be used in place of paneer as a non-dairy substitute.

How to make home made paneer:

For home made, softer paneer, I used 1/2 gallon of milk to 1/4 cup of vinegar, then in a medium pot, bring milk to boil, now slowly add vinegar to this milk while continuoulsly stirring, withing 5-10 seconds, milk should start to seperate from whey, now switch of the stove and let the pot sit for few mins. Take a colander and line it with cheese cloth or thin cotton cloth & place it over a large bowl, pour the above milk in this colander..Now very carefully take all the sides of cloth tie it & hang it for approximately 20 mins, bring it down and fold the cloth over smoothely across paneer. Now place a heavy weight on top for another 10 mins, open the cloth and cut paneer into desired shapes...


Cooking Time - 15-20 mins
Preparation /Marinate Time - 7 hrs

Serves - 4

Ingredients for Shahi Paneer:

250 gms Paneer (cottage cheese)

1 C Bell Pepper (cut in big pieces)

For Marination:

3/4 C beaten, Yogurt

1/2 tsp Garam masala

1/2 Red chilli powder

1/4 tsp Rasoi Magic Brand Shahi Paneer Masala (No Onion No Garlic)

1/4 tsp Amchoor (Dry Mango) Powder

A pinch Salt

For Gravy:

1/2 C Half-n-half or Whole Milk

15oz Tomato Sauce/Puree

1 Tbsp Cashew / Peanut Powder

1 " Chopped, Ginger (optional)

2 Chopped, Green chillies

1/4 tsp Cardamom powder

1-1/2 tsp Rasoi Magic Shahi Paneer Masala (No Onion No Garlic)

1 Tbsp Butter

1/4 tsp sugar taste

1 Tbsp Chopped Coriander / Cilantro

2 tsp Kasoori Methi

Salt to taste

Method:

1.Cut paneer into 2 inches lengthwise & marinate in spicy yogurt, adding all the ingredients mentioned in Marination & set aside for 6-7 hrs in fridge.

2. Heat some butter/oil,add ginger, green chilli, cashew/peanut powder, cardamom & bell-pepper fry for 4-5 minutes.

3. Add tomato sauce/puree and cook till oil starts seperating, now add marinated yogurt and cook for another 5 -7 minutes.

4. Add shahi paneer masala, once it starts to boil, add half-half, Kasoori Methi (rubbed between palms), sugar, salt to taste. OR you could also, before serving, heat gravy, add milk and paneer pieces and boil for 5 minutes.

5. Garnish with chopped coriander and grated paneer. 

Other Paneer Delicacies:

1. Lowfat Mutter Paneer Masala | Restaurant Style 
2. Palak Paneer - Cottage Cheese in Spinach Gravy 
3. Paneer Bhurji
4. Mughlai Malai Kofta Curry  
5. Jain Shahi Paneer 

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Rangooni Vaal- High Fiber Low Fat Lima/Butter Beans Curry

Know What U Eat: A fiber all star- Lima / Butter Beans are a very good source of cholesterol-lowering fiber, as are most other legumes. In addition to it, the high fiber content prevents blood sugar levels from rising too rapidly after a meal, making these beans an especially good choice for individuals with diabetes, insulin resistance or hypoglycemia. When combined with whole grains such as rice, lima beans provide virtually fat-free high quality protein. You may already be familiar with beans' fiber and protein, but this is far from all lima beans have to offer. Butter beans are also used as sandwich spread, for those who are calorie concious . The curry made here with lima beans and tomatoes, can be done in Jain / non-jain version. Enjoy warm "Rangooni Vaal" with rice/roti.

Ingredients:

1 C Lima/Butter Beans, soaked overnight & boiled

2 Tomatoes, chopped

1 Medium Onion (optional)

2 Cloves of Garlic (optional)

1/4 C Fresh Cilantro, chopped

For Tempering:

1 Tbsp Oil

1/4 tsp Mustard Seeds

1/4 tsp Cumin Seeds

A pinch of Asafoetida

Spices:

1/4 tsp Red chilli powder

1/4 tsp Turmeric

1/2 tsp Coriander-cumin powder

1/4 tsp Garam Masala

1 tsp Jaggery

Juice of half lemon/lime

Salt to taste

Method:

1.  Pressure cook/boil lima beans, adding some salt to it. Let it cool. Set aside.

2. Heat oil add mustard seeds, and let it splutter, once done, add cumin seeds & asafoetida.

3. Now add chopped tomatoes for Jain version / non Jain version, add onion and saute it untill translucent then add chopped garlic, and tomatoes and cook it for a while.

4. Add Lima beans and all the ingredients in spices, add water according to the consistency of gravy you want. Put it on simmer. Once done add chopped cilantro and serve with Roti /Rice.

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Methi Papad Nu Shaak ( Fenugreek Seeds & Popadam Curry )

No vegetables, nor green leafy vegetables..not one for 8 straight days.. Yes I am talking about that time of year we just passed where we run out of recipes with no clue what to cook without using those daily food prepared with veggies..Jains celebrate "Paryushan" ( Pari + ushan = all kinds + to burn = to burn (shed) our all types of karmas )every year this very important festival in their community for self-purification and uplift by adhering to the 10 universal virtues in practical life. This is meant to lead adherents on the right path, far from the mad strife for material prosperity, which ultimately leads the follower to his true destination salvation. This special Methi Papad Nu Shaak" goes directly to CWS-Fenugreek, event started by Priya, and hosted at Denufood, also to Yasmeen for hostingHealth Nut Challenge- 4 Bitter Better Health.

Know what you eat:Fenugreek seeds contain hormone precursors that can increase milk production in nursing mothers and it is widely used for insufficient lactation.

Because of the high mucilage content found in the fenugreek seeds it is considered a useful herb for diarrhea. The seeds husks absorb water resulting in bulkier stool.The seeds of Fenugreek contain choline which may be helpful for memory loss and to slow down the aging process. It has been used to treat bronchitis and asthma.,also considered a good herbal remedy for sore throat and coughs. It has also been used as an herb to promote hair growth both in women and men.

Fenugreek has been used for skin irritation, such as ulcers, boils, eczema, dandruff and cellulite.It is used to treat diabetes in adults, can be helpful as a herbal remedy to minimize the symptoms of menopause and it is thought to be helpful for painful PMS. Any reasons not to still eat this magic seed ??????

Cooking time: 10 mins

Serves: 3

Ingredients:

3 large moong dal papads

1/4 C green or yellow methi (fenugreek) seeds

1 tbsp. oil

1/4 tsp. each cumin & mustard seeds

1/2 tsp. red chilli powder

1/4 tsp. dhania powder

3-4 pinches turmeric

2 pinches asafoetida

Jaggery according to taste

salt to taste

2 C water

Method:

1. Boil or pressure cook fenugreek seeds with some salt in water, till soft to touch or 3 whistles.

2. Once cooked, drain the liquid, pour cold water and drain again. Keep aside. (this step is very important to get rid of all the bitterness in fenugreek)

3. Break papad into squares roughly. (keep big pieces)

4. Dissolve dry masalas, salt & jaggery in 1/2 cup water.

5. Heat a heavy pan, add oil, mustard, cumin seeds, allow to splutter, add masala water. Stir.

6. Add remaining water if you need more gravy, methi seeds, bring to a boil.

7. Add moong dal papad pieces, bring back to boil.

8. Cook on low, covered, for 3-4 minutes or till papad is soft.

9. Serve hot with chapati.

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Lowfat Methi Na Muthiya Dhokla (A steamed Fenugreek leaves and chick-pea flour snack)

Know what you eat: In my earlier post of "Methi na gota" fenugreek leaves -gramflour fritters..I talked about the benefins of having fenugreek leaves/seeds for various purpose..JFI Apart from what we already know by now ...Fenugreek (Methi) is an amazing magic herb that can cure number of ailments. Indian Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine recommend fenugreek to treat arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, improve digestion, maintain a healthy metabolism, increase libido and male potency, cure skin problems (wounds, rashes and boils), treat sore throat, and cure acid reflux. It also has a long history of use for the treatment of reproductive disorders, to induce labor, to treat hormonal disorders, to help with breast enlargement, and to reduce menstrual pain. Recent studies have shown that Fenugreek helps lower blood glucose and cholestrol levels, and may be an effective treatment for both type 1 and 2 diabetes,Since ancient times, it has been known to increase milk production in lactating women. Research has even shown that milk production can increase by over 500 percent within 24 to 72 hours after consuming fenugreek capsules. This "Methi Na Muthiya Dhokla" goes to Yasmeen for hosting Health Nut Challenge- 4 Bitter Better Health.

Channa Dal(Bengal gram) is very high in protein and very low in glycemic index.

Note: Another variation to this recipe is adding lauki/doodhi (bottle gourd) squash,cabbage, even leftover cooked rice...makes a big hit.......Here is the recipe.


Ingredients:

1 C Spinach washed, chopped
2 C Fenugreek Leaves washed, chopped
2 Tbsp Cilantro (Coriander) washed, & chopped
4 Tbsp Gram flour (besan)
2 Tbsp Whole wheat flour
1 Tbsp Semolina (rawa)
1 tsp Green chilli-ginger paste
1/2 tsp turmeric pwd
1/4 red chilli pwd (optional)
1/2 tsp Cumin seeds (jeera)
2 Tbsp Oil
1/4 tsp Soda-bi-carb
1/2 tsp Sugar
3 tsp lemon juice
Salt to taste



For Tempering:

1 Tbsp Oil
1 tsp Mustard Seeds
1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
1 tsp Sesame Seeds
1 pinch asafoetida (hing) pwd


For Garnish:

1 Tbsp Chopped Coriander (Cilantro)
1 Tbsp Grated Fresh/Frozen-thawed Coconut


Method:


1. In a bowl, combine spinach & fenugreek leaves.


2. Sprinkle 1 tsp of salt, mix it well and squeeze out all the liquid (If you want to skip this process, make sure you do not add any water while kneading the dough, just mix greens with flour and set aside for a while, it will automatically leave some liquid which you can for the dough)


3. Combine everything mentioned in ingredients in a bowl & Knead into a semi soft dough (mix it thoroughly)


4. Wash your hands and now apply a little oil on your hands, divide the mixture and with your palms roll lenghtwise (as shown in pic) and place these rolls in a steamer.


5. Steam it for 15 - 20 mins or untill done, (as we check the cake, check this roll with a knife, if it comes out clean, that means its done).


6. Remove from the steamer and let it cool at room temperature for a while.


7. On a cutting board, take one roll & with a sharp knife, cut small circles (like we cut the cookie) as shown in picture. Like wise cut all the rolls and keep it aside.


8. Now for tempering, heat oil in a kadai/ skillet, add mustard seeds, as it spluters, add (jeera) cumin & sesame seeds. Add a pinch of asafoetida (hing).


9. Now add all the pieces which are cut and kept aside, slowly in this kadai/skillet, and let it become light brown or slightly cripsy on one side, similarly, with a spatula, very carefully turn it to the other side.


10. Once done, serve hot with Green cilantro chutney / ketchup enjoy these protein rich guilt free snack.

Event Participation: Cooking for Kids leafy greens hosted by Pavani originally started by Sharmi of Neivedyam.

This dish is our contribution to SWC- Cooking with greens event, hosted by Sowmya.

This dish goes to Show me your Breakfast event hosted by Divya Vikram.

This goes to EFM June Breakfast series hosted by Srish.

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Plantain & Mixed Pepper Curry

Preparation time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 15 mins
Serves: 2-3 (side dish with Roti)


Ingredients:

2 C Plantain (cooking banana slightly riped), boiled, peeled

2 C Mixed Color Bell pepper (red, green, orange, yellow), diced

1 C Roasted Peanuts, roughly chopped

2 Tbsp Canola Oil

1/2 tsp Mustard seeds

1/2 tsp Sesame seeds

1/2 tsp Cumin seeds

1/4 tsp Fenugreek seeds

1/2 tsp Red chilli powder

1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder

1/2 tsp garam masala

1 tsp Coriander-cumin powder

Few pinches of Asafoetida powder

Chopped Coriander leaves, as you prefer

Salt to taste

Method:

1.  On a medium flame, heat oil, add mustard seeds, once it splutters add all the rest of the seeds, asafoetida, then add boiled diced plantain, cover lid to cook faster for a while..stir it as well.

2.  Now add diced peppers and peanuts, and add all the seasonings..red chilli, turmeric, coriander-cumin, garam masala, salt, stir well..cook for a while but do not over cook.

3.  Garnish it with coriander leaves and serve hot as a side dish with Roti (indian flat bread).

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Gatta Nu Shaak / Kadhi (Gram-Flour Dumplings in Yogurt Sauce)

Ingredients:

1 C Besan / Channa flour

1/2 C Water

1 C Sour Yogurt

1 tsp Coriander powder

3/4 tsp Red Chilli powder

1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder

1/2 tsp Fennel Seeds (Sauf)

few pinches of Asafoetida

3 tsp Oil Canola /Olive

Salt & Sugar to taste

A Pinch of Citric Acid if yogurt is not sour.

For tempering:

2 tsp oil / Ghee

1/4 tsp Cumin Seeds

Few slitted, Dried Red Chilli

few pinches of Asafoetida

Method:

1. Mix besan while adding fennel seeds, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp red chilly pwd,1/2 tsp. coriander powder and oil.

2. Make a stiff dough. Make 5-6 thin and long strips from this dough rolling between your palms

3. Put these strips in boiling water and cook for 5-7 minutes. Cut these gattas into small pieces.

4. Whisk curd & water now add, some salt, remaining red chilly powder,coriander pwd, turmeric powder, & citric acid. Mix well & bring it to boil.

5. Once the kadhi is boiling, add these gatta pieces. For tempering, heat oil, add jeera, dried slitted-red chilli. Pour this on he kadhi ( yogurt & water mixture).

6. Cook it for 5-7 minutes while stirring continuously. Put to simmer & cook for another 5-7 minutes. Serve hot with Roti / Rice.

Its Awards Time :

Our blogger friends Mythreyi, Padma, Ashwini, Renu & Shri passed across this wonderful Honest Award.

Thanks a Lot gals...We are truly honoured !!!

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Vagharelo Rotlo ( Millet Flour Flat Bread Strips in Yogurt Sauce) & An Award

Know What You Eat:

Millet: It ranks sixth most important grain in the world. This nutrition packed, mildly flavoured millet is highly nutritious, non-glutinous and like buckwheat and quinoa, is not an acid forming food so is soothing and easy to digest. In fact, it is considered to be one of the least allergenic and most digestible grains available and it is a warming grain so will help to heat the body in cold or rainy seasons and climates. Millet is tasty, with a mildly sweet, nut-like flavor and contains a myriad of beneficial nutrients. It is nearly 15% protein, contains high amounts of fiber, B-complex vitamins including niacin, thiamin, and riboflavin, the essential amino acid methionine, lecithin, and some vitamin E. It is particularly high in the minerals iron, magnesium, phosphorous, and potassium. Yes it is GLUTEN FREE.

Bajri Rotlo / Millet flour flat bread is one of my favourite Indian bread, as its very nutritious and one rotlo can be sufficient for a person eating 4-5 rotis...that saves time isnt it...lol....Not to forget Rotlo with Jaggery is a super high iron food for the anaemics. Many variations can be done using, millet, sorghum, corn, green moong flours, but to make it in a traditional way is a real challenge, (flatenning it between palms with a dough which lacks enough gluten "elasticity") and I was not

good at it..did tried it earlier, but the final product comes after playing around 10 - 15 mins..and thats a looottt of time for me to invest after making one flat bread...of course, I am talking about when I was "not good at it"..But my grandma passed a very good trick to make all of these in just a jiffy..The secret is add a bit of whole wheat flour, so you can actually roll it out with a rolling pin, and avoid frustrations in this hot summer standing in kitchen for hours with hot griddle..o0o00o..Thanks "Nani"(granny) that helped me very much. And Hey you know what...ever tried millet flour flat bread curry OR to be more precise.. Millet flour flat bread strips in yogurt sauce...sounds yummy, super-healthy, one meal dish, intersting ??? Try it you will definately like it. I usually make these bread in the morning, and cook it in the yogurt sauce in the evening...

How to make Bajri Na Rotla

Ingredients :

1 C Pearl Millet flour

1-2 Tbsp of Whole Wheat Flour ( do not add whole wheat flour if you desire a gluten free bread)

Ghee to spread over, once bread is done.

Water to knead dough

Salt to taste. (optional)

Method :

1. Sieve together flour and salt.,add a little water at a time, knead into a soft pliable dough,for atleast 2-3 minutes till it becomes smooth.

2. Take a pingpong ball sized lump of dough, form a ball and dust it in dry bajri (millet flour).

3. Roll one rotlo about 6 " in diameter on a rolling board, using adequate dry flour to dust as you roll.

4. Dust off excess dry flour & place it on warm iron / non-stick griddle.

5. Sprinkle a few drops water and brush to coat this bread evenly on the top, now flip and allow wetted side to cook till spots form.

6. Invert on direct gas flame, using tongs to hold & roast it evenly till brown spots appear.

7. Serve hot with any desired vegetable dish or dal, I like it with Jaggery.

"Vagharelo Rotlo" / Flat bread Curry (Mighty Millet flour flat bread strips in yogurt sauce)

Ingredients:

4 Rotlo (millet flour flat bread)

1-1/2 C Yogurt

2 tsp Besan ( Bengal gram flour)

Water to dilute

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp red chilli powder

1 tsp garam masala powder

1 tsp coriander-cumin (dhana-jeeru )powder

lemon juice acc. to taste

Sugar / Jaggery acc. to taste.

1 Tbsp Cilantro, Chopped.

For tempering:

1 Tbsp Olive / Canola Oil

1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds

1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds

2 Slit Green Chillies

Few Chopped Curry Leaves

1/4 tsp Hing (Asafoetida)

Method:

1. Mix yogurt and besan (gram )flour & add approximate of 1-1/2 Cups of water to dilute this mixture, whisk it without forming any lumps.

2. Heat oil in a wok, add mustard seeds, as it spluters, add cumin seeds, curry leaves, asafoetida, then pour above yogurt + besan mixture to it, while constantly stir it.

3. Bring it to boil, add the rest of the ingredients, stir it, and now with your fingers tear apart the flat bread you made into medium small pieces just like size of potato chips, and put it in this boiling yogurt sauce.

4. Once you add flat bread pieces into this sauce, stir it and put the flame off. Let it sit for a while, as these bread pieces will soak up all the sauce, leaving behind some gravy. Thats perfect consistency.

5. Its ready to serve hot, with some sprinkle of chopped cilantro.

Its been such a pleasure to know, that our fellow blogger friends, like what we make and post here...and all the more better that they try to make it... i-Raw has passed this lovely award as she tried one of our recipes and she totally liked it..

Here's what she has to say.."One of my favorite things over at A2Z Vegetarian Cuisine, aside from the beautiful food, is the “Know what you Eat” section before each recipe. This blog is packed with nutrition information, mouthwatering photos, and is such a nice place to visit…go see for yourself. I want to pass it your way because I made Sadhana's delicious Stuffed eggplant curry and love it!!! Thank you again for your wonderful blog - Its truly fantastic addition to the foodies blogging world.

Thanks i-raw, we are truly honoured, and do remember that you gave the dish name as - "A2Z's Stuffed Eggplant Curry", We truly appreciate that gesture as well.

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Jain Sev Tameta Nu Shaak ( Sev Tomato Curry)

Know What You Eat: Antioxidant Benefits of Lycopene


In the area of food and phytonutrient research, nothing has been hotter in the last several years than studies on the lycopene in tomatoes. This carotenoid found in tomatoes (and everything made from them) has been extensively studied for its antioxidant and cancer-preventing properties. The antioxidant function of lycopene-its ability to help protect cells and other structures in the body from oxygen damage-has been linked in human research to the protection of DNA (our genetic material) inside of white blood cells. Prevention of heart disease has been shown to be another antioxidant role played by lycopene.

Preparation Time : 5 mins

Cooking Time : 15 mins.

Serves / Makes : 2

Ingredients:

4 C Chopped Tomatoes
1/2 C Sev (Bengal gram fried noodles) (Sev amount can be increased as per taste)

1/4 tsp turmeric pwd

1/2 tsp red chilli pwd

1/4 tsp garam masala

1 C water

Salt to taste

For tempering:

2 tsp Oil

1/2 Cumin / Mustard Seeds

A pinch asafoetida (hing)

Method:

1. Heat oil, as the cumin seeds spluters , add tomatoes, salt, turmeric pwd, red chilli pwd, garam masala pwd cook for a while.

2. Add water to cooked tomatoes, and bring it to boil..once it has started to boil, add sev and put the flame off.

3. Let is sit for a while, and serve with Bhakri / Roti (Indian flat bread)

Event Participation:

This dish goes to RCI Jain Saatvik Cooking, hosted by PJ & Lakshmi

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Jain Pav-Bhaji / Bhaji Pav

Know what you eat: Jains beleive---Ananta-käyas are the plants which are inhabited, not like the majority of the vegetable kingdom by individual jivas (living beings), but by an infinite number of living organisms. Potatoes, onions, carrot, garlic, ginger, tuber and other root vegetables are included. Jain concept is based on a thorough insight into plant physiology and morphology as is shown by the recognition of the role of roots and stems is for future generations. I have used Cilantro in this recipe, which is not acceptable, on particular days, in that case one can use dried cilantro.

Recipe: Jain Pav Bhaji
 

Preparation time: 12 - 15 mins

Cooking time : 15-20 mins

Serves: 4

Here is the Saatvik way of making a Pav -Bhaji:

Ingredients

• 4 med sized raw plantains/cooking banana, peeled and cut into 2- 3 pieces
• 1 C Cauliflower florets
• 1 C Chopped Green Bell Pepper
• 2 C Crushed Tomatoes / Chopped tomatoes work as well
• 1/2 C Boiled Green Peas / Frozen - thawed
• 2 tsp Butter + 1 tsp Canola Oil
• 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 2- 1/2 tsp Pav Bhaji Masala ( Any Brand, I used Badshah)
• 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
• Salt to taste

Garnishing

1 Tbsp Chopped Cilantro / Coriander leaves

1 tsp Lemon juice

1/2 tsp Butter

Method

• Pressure Cook Plantain peeled & cut in 2-3 pieces + Cauliflower with some water, for about, 2 - 3 whistles.
• Mash it with a masher, and keep it aside.
• Heat Butter + Canola oil, and temper "Jeera" Cumin seeds, once it starts splutering, add chopped bell-peppers, & cook for a while.
• Now add chrushed tomatoes, green peas, red chilli pwd, pav-bhaji masala, salt & add already kept mashed cooked plantain + cauliflower.
• Mix everything together, cook for a while.
• Add lemon juice, chopped- cilantro, some butter and serve hot with regular / masala pav (Sour-dough Bread goes very well with this recipe)

For Masala Pav

1. In a bowl add 1 tsp butter with 1 pinch of chaat masala + pav-bhaji masala + black salt with some chopped cilantro & mix it well.

2. Now with a butter knife / spoon apply this on the Pav (bread) of your choice.

3. Serve hot with Bhaji & Popaddum (papad)

Other variations in Pav Bhaji

• Jain pav bhaji — pav bhaji without potatoes, onion and garlic

• Khada pav bhaji — cook the same way but don't mash the vegetables

. Peas pav bhaji -- Add fresh / dried soaked overnight green peas with tomatoes, and no more vegetables

• Paneer pav bhaji — regular pav bhaji garnished with loads of paneer

• Cheese pav bhaji — regular pav bhaji garnished with cheese

Event Participation:

This dish goes to RCI Jain Saatvik Cooking, hosted by PJ & Lakshmi

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• Farfel in Basil Pesto Sauce
• Super Healthy Black Bean Burger
• Tomato Cabbage Omelet Whole Grain Sandwich 
• Vegetable Puff Pastry 
• Whole Wheat Garden Veggie Delight Pizza from SCRATCH 
• Whole Wheat Soft Pretzel(Guilt Free Snack)
• Whole Wheat-Oats Onion Roll
• Whole(Multi) Grain Pizza

SIZZLING SOUPS

• Almond Wheat-flour Sweet & Spicy Soup 
• Blackbean and Barley Soup
• Cabbage-Celery Soup
• Carrot Tomato & Celery Soup 
• Celery Tomato Carrot Soup 
• Garlic Rasam
• Gujarati Kadhi (Hot Yogurt Soup)
• High Fiber Vegan - Healthy Cream Of Corn
• Kollu Rasam 
• Lemon Rasam(Soup) 
• Lentil and Vegetable Soup
• Mixed Vegetable Soup 
• Pink Bean Soup
• Powerpacked Multigrain Porridge(Kanji)
• Spinach Celery Soup in Coconut Milk 
• Vegetable Manchow Soup
• Pineapple Kadhi

SENSATIONAL SALADS

• Avocado Roman Bean Salad 
• Beet Root Salad
• Brown Rice Pasta & Black Beans Salad
• Carrot Salad
• Chick Pea fruit and vegetable salad 
• Cinco De Mayo And Veg. Mexican Taco Salad 
• Classic Carrot & Raisin Salad Tossed with Honey & Sesame Dressing
• Corn & Avocado Salad on the bed of Spinach
• Evergreen Italian Salad With Nuts 
• Nutritious Mixed Bean And Pomegranate Salad/Sundal
• Peanut Salad 
• Rajma(Kidney Bean) Salad
• Red Chori (Red Small Beans) Salad
• Spinach Strawberry & Peach Salad
• Spinach, Chick Pea, Fruit & Veg Salad and Almond Milk
• Sprouted Mung(Green) Bean Salad 
• Sprouted Black Chickpea Salad
• Mixed Veg Corn Salad

GUILT FREE-DIABETIC FRIENDLY SNACK IDEAS

• 10-Minute Healthy Peanut Raisin Bar  - Gluten free Diabetic friendly
• Baked Spicy Peanuts & Apple, Banana, Kiwi Coconut Shake 
• Banana-Oat Bar
• Go Nuts For Peanuts..Peanut Sundal/Stir Fry 
• Indothai Whole Wheat Noodles 
• No Bake Almond Date Energy Bar
• Nutritious Mixed Bean And Pomegranate Salad/Sundal
• No bake Healthy Granola Bars
• Nuts Stuffed Dates - Guilt Free Snack
• Peanut Salad  
• Plantain & Blackbeans Veggie Patty
• Puffed Rice,Veggie & Sprouted Beans snack 
• Whole Wheat Soft Pretzel(Guilt Free Snack)
• Dates Figs and Nuts Roll | Diabetic friendly | Vegan
• Sprouted Black Chickpea Salad 

LOW FAT SNACK IDEAS

• Baked Pakoda(Healthy Bengal Gram Flour Snack)
• Usal Pav Yellow Peas Curry With Bread
• Black Bean Burger & seeking your suggestions on Soy Products
• Black Eyed Beans Snack 
• Easy Veggie Mediterranean Multigrain Wrap/Pinwheels
• Garbanzo Bean & Cooking Banana Cutlet 
• Khaman Dhokla (Spicy Steamed Bengal Gram Flour Cake) & Green Chutney
• Nylon Instant Khaman Dhokla
• Protein Packed Vegan Kidney Bean, Brown Rice and Oats Patties
• Roasted Lentil Vegetable & Fruit Fusion Salad/Snack
• Cold & Creamy High Protein Lowfat Italian Sandwich 
• Low fat Channa dal(Bengal Gram) Fritters
• Low-fat, Gluten free Multigrain Savory Pancakes
• Lowfat Eggless Banana Walnut Apricot Muffin / Bread / Cake 
• Lowfat Methi Na Muthiya Dhokla (Steamed Fenugreek leaves & chick-pea flour snack)

STARTERS | APPETIZERS

• Authentic Methi Gota / Pakoda (Gram Flour - Fenugreek/Spinach/Cilantro Fritters)
• Baked Pakoda
• Indo-Chinese Vegetable Spring-rolls for Spring 
• Indothai Whole Wheat Noodles 
• Plantain & Blackbeans Veggie Patty 
• Ragi(Finger Millet), Black Chick Pea & Mung Bean Pakoda
• Sabudana Vada - Sago Peanut Fritter
• Karachev
• Masal Vadai/Vada (Bengal Gram Fritter)
• Chakri /Murukku  
• Cheese Cherry Pineapple Kebabs

CHAAT

• 10-Minute Channa Chaat- Guilt free snack
• DABELI - A traditional Gujarati Street Snack
• Dahi Vada (Lentil Dumplings in Sweet Yogurt Sauce)
• Healthy Sprouted Bhel Recipe
• Nutritious Mixed Bean And Pomegranate Salad/Sundal
• Puffed Rice,Veggie & Sprouted Beans snack 
• Jain Pav-Bhaji / Bhaji Pav
• Mixed Veg Instant Corn Chaat

WHOLEWHEAT FLAT BREAD VARIETY

Roti | Chapati | Paratha | Puri

• Cabbage Onion Paneer Stuffed Paratha - Stuffed FlatBread
• Raw Banana And Peas Stuffed Paratha
• Ghau Ni Bhakri / Wholewheat Thick Flat Bread
• Gobi Cauliflower Paneer Paratha
• Methi Thepla/Paratha (Fenugreek Flavored Flat Bread)
• Methi-Mint-Multigrain Paratha & Tomato Scallion Raita
• Super Healthy Multigrain Roti / Chapati (Flat Bread)
• Sweet Sesame & Peanut Stuffed Paratha
• Veggie Cheese Paratha
• Wholewheat Ajwain Paratha
• Wholewheat Roti | Chapati

CURRIES AND GRAVIES

• Avial(Vegetables in Coconut & Yogurt Sauce)
• Black Eyed Bean Curry
• EggPlant Gothsu
• Rangooni Vaal- High Fiber Low Fat Lima/Butter Beans Curry
• Gatta Nu Shaak / Kadhi (Gram-Flour Dumplings in Yogurt Sauce)
• Mughlai Malai Kofta Curry  
• Mullangi - White Radish Curry
• Okra / Bhindi & Peanut Curry 
• Palak Paneer - Cottage Cheese in Spinach Gravy
• Plain Palak (Spinach) Curry
• Plantain & Mixed Pepper Curry 
• Power Packed Whole Mung Green Gram Curry
• Quick Bell Pepper Curry Great Side Dish 
• Quick Cabbage Curry
• Shahi Rajma (Red Kidney Bean Curry) 
• Stuffed Eggplant - "Bharwa Baingan"
• Stuffed Eggplant Curry(With Coconut , Peanuts & Spices)
• Super Quick & Healthy Mix Vegetable Stir Fry
• Sweet Potato Curry
• Tindora (Little Gourd) Curry
• Tindora Vatana (Little Gourd & Peas Curry)
• Vaghareli Rotli / Whole Wheat Flat bread Curry (Leftover Roti strips in yogurt sauce)
• Vagharelo Rotlo ( Millet Flour Flat Bread Strips in Yogurt Sauce)
• Lowfat Mutter Paneer Masala | Restaurant Style  
• Mixed Pepper Quick Stir Fry
• Parwal Stir Fry  
• Dum Aaloo Kashmiri (Baby potatoes in rich tomato gravy)

DALS

• Dal Makhani
• Gujarati Dal Panchvati OR Mixed 5 Lentils Soup 
• Gujarati Toor Dal (Split Pigeon Peas Soup)
• Gujarati Kadhi (Hot Yogurt Soup)
• Moong Dal With Spinach
• Tuver Ni Dal Dhokli (Wheat Flat Bread Strips in Lentil Soup) 
• Pineapple Kadhi

• Beetroot Sambar - Split Pigeon Peas & Vegetable Stew 
• Brown Rice Sambar Sadam(Brown Rice, Pegion Pea in Vegetable Stew)
• Cabbage & Split Chickpea Curry/Stew
• Mixed Vegetable with Mung Beans Stew
• Quick Pumpkin Sambar
• Quick Sambar- Vegetarbles in Lentil Soup

RICE DISHES

• Brown Rice Pongal
• Chinese Vegetable Brown Rice
• Pumpkin in Coconut Milk, Lemon (Brown) Rice & Ginger Rasam
• Sweet Pongal
• Mix Vegetable Puloa
• Vegetable Tawa Pulao | Tava Pulav

QUINOA RECIPES IDEAS

• Coconut Quinoa
• Brown Rice-Buck Wheat-Mung Dal-Quinoa Dosai/Crepe 
• Mango Quinoa
• Mint-Bengal gram/Brown Rice/Quinoa Dosa/Crepe
• Mixed Vegetable Quinoa
• Quinoa Bean Salad 
• Quinoa Crepe/Dosa
• Quinoa Oats Mix Vegetable Crepe/Dosa
• Sesame Quinoa 
• Tamarind Quinoa
• Yogurt Quinoa
• Quinoa Payasam

CHUTNEYS | DIPS | PICKLES | SALSA

• Bell Pepper & Almond Chutney/Dip/Spread
• Chunky Avocado Dip/Guacamole Dip
• Chunky Pineapple Salsa
• Fresh Turmeric No Oil Pickle
• How to Pickle Jalapeno Pepper  
• Instant Fresh Tomato Salsa
• Pineapple Salsa/Salad
• Eggplant Salsa/Salad/Curry
• Raw Mango Pickle  
• Homemade Strawberry Sauce | Topping
• Methumbo -  Sweet & Sour Raw Mango Pickle
  

FLAVORED YOGURTS | RAITA

• Bell Pepper Raita(Pachidi) 
• Carrot & Cucumber Raita
• Frozen Mango Yogurt
• Tomato Scallion Raita 
• Minty Cucumber & Carrot Raita - Mint Spiced Yogurt
• Pineapple Raita / Flavoured Greek Yogurt
• Want a Healthy Colon, Love Blueberries/Mixed Berries in Zesty Greek Yogurt
• Mixed Fruit Greek Yogurt

JAIN DISHES (No Onion No Garlic Recipes)

• Jain Indo Chinese Manchurian
• Gatta Nu Shaak / Kadhi (Gram-Flour Dumplings in Yogurt Sauce)
• Jain Chole Puri ( Chick-Pea Curry With Fried Puffed Whole Wheat Flat Bread )
• Jain Pav-Bhaji / Bhaji Pav  
• Jain Sev Tameta Nu Shaak/Curry 
• Jain Shahi Paneer
• Methi Papad Nu Shaak ( Fenugreek Seeds & Popadam Curry ) 
• Paryushan Parva Meals | Jain Recipes

FUSION COOKING

• ITALIAN

• Farfalle in Basil Pesto Sauce 
• Simple Brown Rice Curried Pasta with Vegetables
• Veggies & Penne in Garlic Alfredo Sauce With Garlic Italian Whole Wheat Bread 
• Red Pepper & Sesame Linguini Whole Grain Pasta
• Eggless Semi Homemade Tiramisu   
• Italian Veg. Minestrone Soup

• MEXICAN
  
  
• Chunky Pineapple Salsa
• Eggplant Salsa/Salad/Curry 
• Cinco De Mayo And Veg. Mexican Taco Salad 
• Mexican Fiesta - Beans & Rice With Vegetable Stir Fry, Guacamole & Tomato Salsa
• Mixed Bean And Rice Recipe
• Quick & Easy Spicy Vegetarian Mexican Chilli 
• Taco with Kidney Bean & Veggies & Awards
• Veg. Mexican Baja Gordita 
• Veg.Mexican Rice with Avocado,Cucumber & Tomato Salad 
• Veggie-Bean Quesadilla
• 4 Cheese Black Beans & Brown Rice
• Chunky Avocado Salsa | Chunky Guacamole 
• Mixed Pepper Stir Fry 

 

• MEDITERRANEAN

• Easy Veggie Mediterranean Multigrain Wrap/Pinwheels 
• Mediterranean Vegetable Wraps With Hummus

• CHINESE
• Chinese Vegetable Brown Rice
• Indo-Chinese Vegetable Spring-rolls for Spring
• Jain Indo Chinese Manchurian
• Vegetable Manchow Soup

• THAI

• Mix Vegetable in Coconut Gravy Indo -Thai fusion 
• IndoThai Noodles

VEGAN RECIPES

• Almond Cashew Brittle(Vegan)
• High Fiber Vegan - Healthy Cream Of Corn
• Protein Packed Vegan Kidney Bean, Brown Rice and Oats Patties
• SugarFree Vegan Figs Chickpea & Coconut Balls/Ladoo
• Sweet Sesame Seed Balls, Vegan Cracked Wheat Pudding Lenil Filled Rice Dumplings
• Vegan 4 Grain Strawberry Muffin/Cake
• Vegan Chocolate Multigrain Muffin
• Vegan Coconut Payasam
• Vegan Fat free Banana Oat Nut Bar 
• Vegan Fatfree Pineapple Coffee Cake
• Vegan Fruit & Nut Cake/Bar
• Dates Figs and Nuts Roll | Diabetic friendly | Vegan
• Strawberry Coconut Panna Cotta Vegan Recipe

AUTHENTIC SWEETS

• Methi Paak Fenugreek Barfi
• No Ghee Kesar Kaju Katli | In a Jiffy
• Badam-Carrot-Moong-Pumpkin Kheer
• Beetroot & Oats Halwa / Pudding
• Beetroot Halwa  
• Besan(Bengal Gram) Kheer/Payasam/Pudding
• Bhugga Khoya/Ricotta Cheese Sweet
• Carrot Halwa 
• Cracked Wheat Kesari
• Cracked Wheat and Fruit Kheer
• Churma Ladoo/Modak for Ganesha ( Healthy Whole Wheat & Jaggery Balls)
• Coconut Ladoo / Sweet Coconut Balls 
• Figs & Almond Vermicelli Kheer 
• Gulab Jamun Fried Cheese Balls in Sugar Syrup
• Gulab Jamun
• Laapsi (Traditional Sweet Porridge)
• Modakam & Panchakhadya
• Mung Bean/Moong Dal Halwa
• Ricotta Cheese Peda(Sweet Milk Balls)
• Sooji Halwa / Nuts & Semolina Pudding 
• Sukhadi/ Godpapdi Healthy Wheat Burfi
• Sweet Appam
• Sweet Mixed Nuts Ball
• Sweet Pongal(Brown Rice & Mung Bean Pudding)
• Sweet Sesame Seeds Rice Modak
• Whole Wheat Sweet Appam
• Dates Figs and Nuts Roll | Diabetic friendly | Vegan
• Papaya Coconut Ladoo
• Kesar Sandesh For Jnan Panchami 
• Grandma's Cinnamon Flavored Peanut  Brittle 
• Wholewheat & Almond Halwa "Aatte ka halwa" 

GUILT FREE DESSERT IDEAS

• Til Gud - Sesame Peanut Jaggery Sweet Balls
• Beetroot & Oats Halwa / Pudding
• Fruit Salad with Homemade Granola in Greek Yogurt
• Fruit Yogurt Parfait 
• Home Made Healthy Multigrain Graham Crackers
• Homemade Chocolate Truffle-Indulge without Guilt 
• Mung Bean/Moong Dal Halwa Aspartame Free /Sugar Free & Low Cal 
• Want a Healthy Colon, Love Blueberries/Mixed Berries in Zesty Greek Yogurt
• Nuts Stuffed Dates
• Dates Figs and Nuts Roll | Diabetic friendly | Vegan 
• Strawberry Coconut Panna Cotta Vegan Recipe
• Eggless Semi Homemade Tiramisu
• Grandma's Cinnamon Flavored Peanut  Brittle

HOME REMEDIES

• Home Remedies -Acidity / Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
• Baking Soda & Hydrogen Peroxide Home Remedy
• Fenugreek - Home Remedy for Diabetes, Stomach Ailment & Lactating Women
• Gulkand Paan Mukhwas - Home Remedy for Bad Breath
• Home Remedies Roundup- Part 1
• Home Remedies Stomach Ailments for babies
• Home Remedies for Constipation "Phylum Husk" - A Master Cleanse
• Home Remedies for High Cholesterol
• Home Remedies for Osteoporosis
• Home Remedy Multi Ailment Herbal Powder
• Home Remedy for Reducing Body Heat / Digestive Tonic
• Homemade Cough Drops - Remedy for Sore Throat 
• Turmeric Power-Home Remedy for Cough & Cold with Turmeric
• Roasted Cumin Spiced Buttermilk | Masala Chaas | A Digestive Tonic

DID YOU KNOW

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