Recipe To Cook Savory Upma For Breakfast

I cooked Upma for the first time in my life at 9.00 A.M. I.S.T. on Wednesday the 30th of January 2019.

Here Is The Recipe.

Fry 2 Medium Sized Onions as well as 2 large diced Tomatoes till soft.

Add 1/4 tsp of Turmeric Powder and 1/4 tsp of salt as well. '

Separately. Heat 2 Tablespoons of Ghee Or Clarified Butter on Medium Heat and add to this 1 Full Cup Of Soji.

Roast on Low Heat with stirring till slightly brown. Put Off Both Fires.

Add the Tomato - Onion Mixture to Soji. Mix Well and add 2 Cups Of Water.

Adjust for Salt and Mix.

Now, Start the Fire and let it cook for 3-4 Minutes till it starts to thicken, stirring all the time.

Turn The Heat Off, Cover, and Let It Finish Cooking.

Make sure that the Soji is as soft as possible, If Not One May have to add a little water and
ReCook.

Enjoy.

Notes :

1) I feel rather strongly that what we call Soji in India is known as "Semolina'" In The West.

2) If at all you want it spicy just add 1/4 tsp of Garam Masala Powder.

Recipe To Cook Potato, Green Pea, and Cauliflower Gravy

This Sunday, The 27th Of January 2019 I cooked Potato, Green Pea, and Cauliflower Gravy at 1: 04 P.M. Indian Standard Time.

Here Is the Recipe.

2 Cups Of Cauliflower Florets.

2 Cups Of Potatoes Diced and Quartered.

2 Cups Of Green Peas -- Frozen Or Fresh.

2 Bay Leaves -- They are Known as Tej Patta in India.

1 tsp of Cumin Powder.

2 Medium Sized Onions Sliced.

1 tsp of Turmeric Powder.

1 tsp of Garam Masala Powder.

1 tsp of Coriander Powder.

1 tsp of Dried Fenugreek Leaves also known as Kasuri Methi In India.

2 Tablespoons Of Oil.

A Small Bunch Of Fresh Coriander Chopped For Garnishing.

Salt To Taste.

3 Medium Sized Tomatoes Fresh and Ripe Diced.

Notes :

1) Frozen Green Peas are best cooked in the Microwave for 8 Minutes. This is a tasty dish because of the use of Dried Fenugreek Leaves and because of the use of Fresh Coriander.

2) Next Sunday, I will be cooking a Mughlai Vegetarian Dish namely, -- Cauliflower Korma.

It is supposed to be a Heavenly and Sumptuous Dish To Die For mainly because of the Use Of Two Ingredients Almond Butter and Fresh Mint Leaves.

3) Many Of Us are Familiar with Mughlai Chicken Gravys and Mughlai Mutton Gravys but how many of us are Familiar with Mughlai Veg Gravys. This is definitely one recipe to try out.

See U then Next Sunday -- February 3, 2019.

Recipe To Cook Gobhi Masaledaar

Description : This is a Cauliflower Based Recipe cooked with a variety of spices which makes a tasty everyday dish. This is best had with Chapatis Or Basmati Rice wherever it is available.

FYI -- Gobhi means Cauliflower in Hindi.

This was cooked by me on 26-1-2019 at 1: 40 P.M. I.S.T.

Ingredients :

1 Kilo Of Cauliflower cut into small florets.

2 Large Onions Sliced.

2 Tablespoons Of Oil.

2 tsps of Cumin Powder.

1 tsp of Turmeric Powder.

3 tsps of Coriander Powder.

3 Fresh and Ripe Tomatoes Diced.

2 tsps of Ginger Garlic Paste.

2 Bay Leaves ------- In Hindi, They are known as Tej - Patta.

Salt To Taste.

1 tsp of Garam Masala Powder -- Everest Garam Masala Powder is the best to use.

Add 4 Large Potatoes Quartered and Diced to give it some substance.

Add 2 Cups Of Water too.

Finally, To Garnish Add a Small Bunch of Fresh Coriander Chopped.

Credits : Chef Niru Gupta From ND TV Food.

Chef Niru Gupta recommends 3-4 Green Chillies for this recipe deseeded and slit, but if you have issues with spice -- I would say just go with the Garam Masala Powder recommended in the Recipe or add 1-2 tsps more of Garam Masala Powder if you are a Person who loves to eat spicy food.

It will be tasty enough with Garam Masala Powder.

Note : On Sunday, 27th Of January 2019, I will be cooking yet another classy Veg Dish namely -- Aloo Gobi and Matar Curry which in plain english means - A Potato, Green Pea, and Cauliflower Curry.

FYI -- Aloo means Potato in Hindi, Matar Means Green Peas In Hindi, and Gobi Means Cauliflower in Hindi.

In Mumbai, Onions are called Kanda in Hindi but from Delhi onwards Onions are called Pyaaz in Hindi.

If anyone is interested tune in on Sunday to read yet another Veg Recipe cooked by me.

Recipe To Cook The Perfect Aloo Gobi By Felicity Cloake From The Guardian

FYI -- This is a Vegetable Curry that is endemic to the Indian Subcontinent.

I cooked Aloo Gobi at 1.00 P.M. I.S.T. on Sunday, the 20th of January 2019.

Ingredients :

4 Tablespoons of Oil.

1 tsp of Cumin Powder.

4 Large Potatoes Quartered and Diced.

1 Medium Cauliflower Cut into Florets.

1 Onion Finely Sliced.

Handful Of  Cloves.

5 Chopped and Diced Fresh and Ripe Tomatoes.

2 Tablespoons of Tomato Sauce.

2 tsps of Coriander Powder.

1/2 tsp of Turmeric Powder.

Salt To Taste.

1 Tablespoon of Kasuri Methi also known as Dried Fenugreek Leaves.

2 tsps of Garam Masala Powder.

Small Bunch of Fresh Coriander Chopped.

Juice Of 1/2 a Lemon.

Notes : IMHO, It tastes fabulous because of a number of condiments involved in cooking it like Dried Fenugreek Leaves and Fresh Coriander.

I would like to encourage Men who are either Bachelors or Married to go ahead and try out this recipe.

Next Sunday, I will be trying out yet Another Cauliflower Recipe. It is called Gobi Masaledaar.

Cauliflower is known as Gobi in Hindi and Potato is known as Aloo in Hindi.

See U Next Sunday Then. 

Recipe To Cook Basquaise Chicken also known as Poulet Basquaise -- Basque Country Chicken Stew

2019 will be a great year for me from a cooking perspective as I will be trying out recipes from Classic French Cuisine as well as from Classic Italian Cuisine.

This one will be the first among many that I will be trying out.

Basquaise Chicken is a Classy Chicken Stew from the South West Of France.

Chicken Basquaise is a dish that defines the simple elegance of French Basque Cooking. 

Chicken. Recipes for this traditional dish are few and far between. 

I Cooked Basquaise Chicken at precisely 7.00 P.M. I.S.T. on Tuesday, the 8th Of January 2019. 

Here is the Recipe : 

Take Some Oil In A Cooking Utensil. 

Add 3 Onions Sliced and 5 Fresh and Ripe Tomatoes Diced. 

Add 1 Tsp each of Cumin Powder, Coriander Powder, and Turmeric Powder. 

Add 1 Tbsp of Ginger Garlic Paste. 

Add Salt To Taste. 

Now, Add Boneless Pieces of Chicken Breasts as well as Chicken Stock. 

Add 2 Yellow Bell Peppers and 2 Red Bell Peppers Chopped. 

Add 1/2 a Glass Of White Wine. 

Add 4 Tbsps of Tomato Sauce Or Tomato Paste. 

Add Italian Seasoning consisting of 1 tsp each of Basil, Rosemary, Thyme, and Oregano. 

Bring to a boil and cook down on medium heat for 7-10 Minutes. 

Finally, Add 1/4 Bowl of Instant Potato Flakes To Thicken This Basque Country Chicken Stew. 

FYI -- Notes :

1) Again, I have to repeat and say that I could teach a 15 year old kid to cook Basquaise Chicken It is so easy.

2) It is extremely important to use 2 Yellow Bell Peppers and 2 Red Bell Peppers. It makes all the difference in terms of the taste and texture of this dish. Please do not use Green Bell Peppers at all also known as Green Capsicums in India. You can get Red and Yellow Capsicums at Godrej Nature Basket in Mumbai or at Tata Star Bazar also in Mumbai.

3) Please use Sauvignon Blanc which is a White Wine made by Grover Vineyards in Nasik. In North America and in Europe one can use Riesling or Chardonnay which are equally good white wines made by reputable vineyards.

4) I hope cooking Basquaise Chicken This Tuesday Evening all by my self will inspire Married Men as well as Single Men to also try out this Recipe.

5) Real Men in the 21st Century need to be Guys that are hands on with regard to cooking in more ways than one.

Happy Cooking.

I will be cooking Chicken Cacciatore on the 15th of January 2019 so stay tuned.