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Makki Ki Roti & Sarson Ka Saag

Makki (corn flour) ki roti and Sarson (mustard) ka saag is one of the very famous Punjabi dish which is also very much liked by people in Northern part of India. Makki flour has very less amount of gluten hence it’s little difficult to make the roti (bread) out of it. Adding little bit of wheat flour makes it easier to make the roti. Kneading the flour is one of the important step while making this roti. Traditionally, the roti is made using palm of both hands by thumping both side to expand however that requires some practice, so I have used butter paper to make this roti and spread it using fingers. Generally this roti is much thicker than actual wheat flour roti and cooked in clay oven however I have cooked it on Tava top. Sarson leaves are generally available during winter season hence the dish is mainly prepared during winter. Sarson ka saag is made using mustard leave, spinach and bathua leaves. You can also add chana leaves as it gives a great taste to it. I have added little sweet corn to the saag as it reduces the bitterness of the mustard leave and gives creamy taste. Adding roasted gram flour gives thickness to the saag. The saag can be also served with normal roti or paratha. When I was kid, my Mom used to make it using roasted corn flour at home and serve with saag and ghee. I really miss those days very much. Mustard Leaves_1

 

Triangle Namkeen

Triangle namkeen is one of the popular snacks in Northern part of India. Generally it is prepared during festival like Holi or Diwali. This crispy and crunchy snack is made with all purpose flour, rava, ghee, spices and deep fried in oil. This is a very nice complement with tea or coffee. It is super easy to make and can be stored in a air tight container for 2 to 3 weeks. Namkeen is super hit in my family and I am sure you and your family would also love it 🙂

Chaat Masala Powder

Now a days you can find most of the spices in store however homemade spices are gives a fresh and nice aroma. Preparing chaat masala powder at home is easy and it brings a amazing freshness to your dishes. Chaat masala is used for garnishing snacks items like chaats, pakoras, dahi vadas, fruit salad, cucumber salad, and many other dishes. This dry roasted blend spices brings a unique & tangy taste to your dishes. 

Aaloo Mutter Gobhi Stuffed Paratha

Stuffed Parathas are really a great breakfast dish generally on weekends when you are not in a daily rush. Everyone loves paratha when it is stuffed with your favorite veggies. This recipe uses three veggies potato, peas and cauliflower together. You can make it in any combination you like. Stuffed paratha tastes great when served with raita, pickle or sweet tomato chutney. People also love to eat it with a cup of tea.