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June 20, 2023

Pav bhaji In A Pressure Cooker | Pressure Cooker Pav Bhaji Recipe

Pressure cooker pav bhaji

Ultimate Pressure Cooker Pav Bhaji Recipe

When it comes to street food in Mumbai, pav bhaji reigns supreme as the most popular and beloved snack. It has been a go-to choice for many, including my daughter, who can't resist its flavoursome charm. Traditionally, I would prepare pav bhaji by cooking the vegetables and masala separately, but recently, I stumbled upon a game-changing technique on YouTube: one pot, one shot pressure cooker pav bhaji. Intrigued by its vibrant colours and tempting texture, I couldn't help but bookmark a few videos to try it out.

During a recent visit to my parents' house, they surprised me with the Prestige Svachh FLIP-ON Pressure Cooker. As a cooking enthusiast, I've always appreciated the convenience and time-saving benefits of pressure cookers. With its gas and induction compatibility, it caters to all kitchen setups. The unique lid design with spillage control caught my attention, making it incredibly easy to handle and maintain. I was particularly impressed by the effortless locking and unlocking mechanism, which even beginners will appreciate.

Excited to put my new cooker to the test, I decided to try making pav bhaji masala using this innovative technique. The results were nothing short of extraordinary! The pressure cooker method allowed me to complete all the tempering, sauteing, and cooking in one go, eliminating the need for multiple pans and saving precious time. The end product was a tantalising plate of pav bhaji that retained its authentic flavours and delightful texture. It was an instant hit with my family, leaving us all craving more.

Tempering, sautéing, cooking are all done in one go without any compromise in taste and texture. In the quest for the perfect pav bhaji, the pressure cooker technique has revolutionised the way we prepare this beloved dish. Thanks to the Prestige pressure cooker and its exceptional features, cooking has become a breeze, with uncompromised taste and texture. So, why wait? It's time to elevate your pav bhaji game and savour the wonders of this delectable dish. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more with each flavourful bite.


Friends, do try this pressure cooker pav bhaji recipe and enjoy with your family. Even bachelors can give this as try. You can make the same in instant pot as well.

 Pav bhaji recipe in pressure cooker

Pav bhaji in a pressure cooker


Pav bhaji in a pressure cooker

Pav bhaji in a pressure cooker


 
Cuisine: North Indian
Category: Snacks
Serves: Serves 3
Prep time: 10 Minutes
Cook time: 20 Minutes
Total time: 30 Minutes
 


INGREDIENTS
For Pav bhaji masala
  • Pav buns - 6
  • Butter - 2 tbsp
  • Cooking oil - 1 tbsp
  • Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
  • Big onion - 2 (finely chopped)
  • Tomato - 3 (-do-)
  • Capsicum - 2 tbsp
  • Carrot - 1
  • Potato - 3
  • Cauliflower - 10 florets
  • Beetroot - 2 small pieces (for bright color)
  • Green peas - 1/4 cup
  • Red chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Pav bhaji masala powder - 1 tbsp
  • Salt & water - as needed
  • Coriander leaves - to garnish
For Tadka
  • Butter - 1 tbsp
  • Pav bhaji masala powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Kasoori methi - 2 tsp
For Pav bun
  • Butter - 1 tbsp
  • Pav bhaji masala powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Coriander leaves - 1 tbsp
HOW TO MAKE PRESSURE COOKER PAV BHAJI
  1. Wash and chop onion, tomato and vegetables finely. Set aside.
  2. Heat butter+cooking oil in Prestige pressure cooker.
  3. Splutter cumin seeds. Saute onion till transparent. Add ginger garlic paste and saute well.
  4. Add tomato and saute till mushy. Add all the spice powders , salt and mix well.
  5. Lastly add the chopped vegetables and mix well. Add required water and pressure cook in low flame for one whistle.
  6. Open the cooker after the steam is released. Take a potato masher and mash it well to make a paste like consistency.
  7. Add little water if its too thick. Boil for a minute and switch off the flame.
  8. In a tadka pan, melt butter and add pav bhaji masala powder and Kasoori methi. Switch off the flame and add to pav bhaji masala.
  9. Garnish with coriander leaves. Pav bhaji masala is ready.
  10. For pav buns, take the bun and slit it. Heat butter in a dosa tawa and add the pav bhaji masala powder, a pinch of salt and coriander leaves. Mix well.
  11. Dip the pav buns in this masala and cook both the sides till soft. Remove and serve it.
  12. Serve the pav buns with pav bhaji masala, finely chopped onions and lemon wedges. Enjoy.
PRESSURE COOKER PAV BHAJI RECIPE - STEP BY STEP PICTURES
  • Wash and chop onion, tomato, vegetables and set aside. Heat butter+cooking oil in a pressure cooker base.

  • Splutter cumin seeds. Saute onion till transparent and add ginger garlic paste and saute till raw smell goes off. Add chopped tomato and saute till mushy.
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  • Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, pav bhaji masala powder and salt. Mix well and add the vegetables.
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  • Add required water and pressure cook in low flame for one or two whistles. Open the cooker after the steam is released and mash the cooked vegetables and masala using a potato masher.
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  • After mashing, it looks creamy and thick. Add little more water and boil for a minute. Switch off the flame. Lets do the tadka. Heat butter in a kadai and reduce the flame to low. Add pav bhaji masala powder and crushed Kasoori methi. Add to pav bhaji and mix well. Garnish with coriander leaves and set aside.
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  • To cook pav buns : Melt butter in a dosa tawa and add little pav bhaji masala powder and chopped coriander leaves. Slit the bun like an open book, place over it and spread well. Remove the bun and serve hot with bhaji, finely chopped onion and a lemon wedge. 
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    Enjoy !

Note

  • For variations, you can skip other vegetables and use potato alone.
  • Use butter generously for best taste.


Try this easy, one pot one shot, pressure cooker pav bhaji and enjoy !

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January 4, 2022

Rava Idli Without ENO, Baking Soda - Instant Suji Ki Idli Without Eno

rava idli without eno and baking soda


Instant Rava idli without ENO, baking soda was in my try list for years (Suji ki idli in Hindi). Some of my readers and friends were also asking me to try and share this recipe in my blog. After so many trial and errors, I am hooked up with this recipe. Usually rava idli batter without ENO, Baking soda needs to be fermented at least for 1 to 4 hours to get soft idli. It may be helpful for people living in hot places. For me, being in Bangalore, this trick never worked. I always end up making hard idli even after resting the batter for few hours.

Usually we use rava and curd in same quantity. Once I tried adding the leftover sour curd which is double the quantity of rava. i.e I used 2 cups of sour curd for 1 cup of roasted rava. Voila ! Idli came out super soft and fluffy. We all loved it. From then, this instant rava idli recipe without using ENO and baking soda has become my go to recipe. I make this idli at least once in a week for our dinner. 

rava idli without eno and baking soda

Bachelors and working women can make it easily. As its ENO and Soda free, we can have it without any guilt. To me coconut chutney is the best side dish for rava idli. You can also have it with tomato chutney or sambar if you like. Friends, do try this easy, yummy, instant Rava idli recipe without ENO, baking soda and enjoy! Check out the video below. 

Do check out my other Idli varieties too. 

 rava idli without eno and baking soda



Rava idli without ENO, baking soda


Rava idli without ENO, baking soda

Rava idli without ENO, baking soda - sooji idli without ENO, baking soda


 
Cuisine: Indian
Category: Main course
Serves: 10 to 12
Prep time: 10 Minutes
Cook time: 20 Minutes
Total time: 30 Minutes
 


INGREDIENTS
1 cup = 250ml
  • Dry roasted rava / Semolina / Suji - 1 cup
  • Sour curd - 2 cups
  • Salt - as needed
To temper
  • Cooking oil - 1 tbsp
  • Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
  • Urad dal - 1 tsp
  • Chana dal - 2 tsp
  • Green chilli - 1
  • Ginger - 1 inch piece
  • Curry leaves - few
  • Coriander leaves - 1 tbsp (optional)
  • Cashew nuts - to decorate (optional)
HOW TO MAKE RAVA IDLI WITHOUT ENO
  1. Dry roast rava/ semolina in a hot kadai in low flame for 5 minutes without changing its color.
  2. Transfer to a bowl. Heat oil in the kadai. Splutter mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal, green chilli, curry leaves, ginger.
  3. Saute till dal turns golden. Add to the roasted rava. Add salt and mix well.
  4. Add curd and mix well to make thick and pourable batter. Add little water if necessary.
  5. Grease idli plate with oil and pour the batter. Steam in idli pot for 15 minutes or till tooth pick comes out clean.
  6. Remove the idli plate and rest for 2 minutes. Scoop out the idli and serve hot with coconut chutney.
METHOD - STEP BY STEP PICTURES
  • Heat a kadai and dry roast rava in low flame for 5 minutes without changing its color. Transfer to a bowl.rava idli without eno and baking soda
  • Heat oil in the kadai. Splutter mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal, curry leaves, finely chopped green chilli, ginger(optional) and saute well till dals turn golden brown in color.
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  • Add this to roasted rava. Add required salt and 2 cups of sour curd. Mix well to make thick and pourable batter. If necessary add little water based on the thickness of curd.
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  • Grease idli mould with little oil. Pour the batter. Boil water in idli pot and steam the idli for 15 minutes or till inserted tooth pick comes out clean.
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  • Switch off the flame and remove the idli plate. Rest for 5 minutes. Scoop out the idli and serve hot with coconut chutney.

    Enjoy !

Note

  • Use sour curd for best results.

  • Steam it for 10 to 15 minutes based on the size of mould. Make sure water starts to roll boil before you place idli plate.

Try this easy, healthy, instant rava idli without Eno and baking soda. Enjoy !

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July 10, 2020

Karnataka Gojjavalakki Mix – Instant Huli Avalakki Mix Recipe / Poha Puliogare Mix

instant gojjavalakki mix
Recently I started making homemade, instant mix recipes inspired by my fellow blogger friends. I have tried rava upma mix, poha upma mix, ven pongal mix, bajji bonda mix recipes successfully. Following that, I tried this easy and yummy Karnataka style gojjvalakki mix recipe. Gojjavalakki is nothing but tamarind flavored poha upma which we call as puli aval in Tamil, Huli avalakki / kuttu avalakki recipe in Kannada. People also call this as poha puliyogare. This is one of the popular breakfast recipes in Karnataka.

  When I tried the authentic gojjavalakki recipe to share in my blog, Raksha and Sendhil loved it very much. Raksha told me to make it often and that’s when I came across this instant gojjavalakki mix. As Raksha’s online school starts early in the morning, I am trying to make easy and instant breakfast recipes. This gojjavalakki mix is so handy. All we have to do is to add hot water to this pre made mix and soak it. Your breakfast would be ready in minutes. Just garnish with grated coconut , drizzle with gingely oil and serve. Tastes so good and flavorful. For this recipe, I referred many blogs and YouTube videos. Though its my first attempt, it came out so well.

 Usually people use thick poha for making gojjavalakki but I used thin avalakki which is called as paper aval / thin poha. This gojjavalakki mix takes very less time to prepare. Once you prepare in bulk and store in a box, you can make breakfast, dinner or for evening snacks instantly. It stays good for a month without refrigeration. Bachelors, working women and people who plan for a trip or travel abroad officially or for studies can make this instant mix and keep it. It would be really helpful to whip up a quick food. Ok friends, lets see how to make Karnataka style gojjavalakki mix recipe with step by step pictures.

instant gojjavalakki using gojjavalakki mix


Homemade, Instant Gojjavalakki Mix Recipe


Homemade, Instant Gojjavalakki Mix Recipe

Easy, instant gojjavalakki mix recipe



Cuisine: Karnataka
Category: Main course
Serves: 1 kg
Prep time: 10 Minutes
Cook time: 20 Minutes
Total time: 30 Minutes



INGREDIENTS
1 cup = 240ml
  • Thin or thick poha /avalakki /Aval – 4 cups
  • Karnataka style Rasam powder – 1.5 tbsp
  • Turmeric powder – 1 tsp
  • Tamarind – lemon size, oil – 2 tsp (roast n powder)
  • Salt – 1.5 tsp
  • Jaggery – 1 to 2 tbsp ( I used nattu sakkarai powder)
  • Cooking oil – 2 tbsp
  • Mustard seeds – 2 tsp
  • Urad dal – 1.5 tbsp
  • Chana dal – 2 tbsp
  • Roasted Peanuts – 1/4 cup
  • Curry leaves – few
  • Hing – 1/4 tsp
  • Water – to soak ( 1 cm above poha), around 2 cups
  • Poha mix – 1.5 cups ( for 3 people)
  • Grated coconut – to garnish
HOW TO MAKE INSTANT GOJJAVALAKKI MIX
  1. Grind the poha in batches to a coarse rava texture. Set aside
  2. Heat 1 tbsp oil and roast the tamarind pieces. Switch off the flame, let it cool.
  3. Grind to a fine powder. Heat oil in a kadai. Temper mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal, roasted peanuts, curry leaves, hing, red chilli.
  4. Roast till dals turn golden in color. Switch off the flame. Cool down.
  5. Add powdered poha, tamarind powder, rasam powder, jaggery and salt.
  6. Mix everything nicely. Store in a box. No need to refrigerate.
  7. Stays good for 2 to 3 weeks.
  8. To make gojjavalakki for 3 persons using this mix : Take 1.5 cups gojjavalakki mix in a bowl.
  9. Add hot water till its 1 cm above the mix. Using a ladle mix it thoroughly.
  10. Cover and rest it for 10 minutes. Garnish with grated coconut and serve !
METHOD - STEP BY STEP PICTURES
  • Grind the poha in a mixie in batches. Grind it like rava / semolina. Do not make it too coarse or powdery. I used 1 cup per batch. Collect in a plate. 
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  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a kadai. Pinch lemon sized tamarind into small pieces. Roast in oil patiently till it turns crispy.
  • Switch off the flame and transfer to a plate. Let it cool down completely. Grind to a fine powder. 
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  • Heat oil in a kadai. Temper mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal, peanuts, red chilli, hing and curry leaves. Switch off the flame and cool down.
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  • Add the powdered poha, Karnataka style rasam powder, salt, powdered tamarind, jaggery and mix well. Check for taste and add salt, rasam powder if required. Store in a box after it cools down. Use a clean spoon whenever you use. Instant gojjavalakki mix is ready. You can keep it for 2 weeks to 3 weeks without refrigeration. 
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  • To make gojjavalakki for 3 people : Take 1.5 cups of instant gojjavalakki mix in a bowl. Boil 2 to 2.5 cups of water till it bubbles. Add this hot water to the mix. Water level should be 1cm above the poha mix. Mix well to coat the poha with water. If it looks dry, you can add little more hot water. Cover the poha mix with a lid and rest for 10 minutes. Open the lid and fluff it gently. Add grated coconut . I drizzle a tsp of gingely oil and serve with curd, sev or chutney !instant gojjavalakki mix instant gojjavalakki mix recipe

  • Enjoy !

Note

  • Adjust the quantity of tamarind based on the rasam powder's spice level.
  • Sauting tamarind in oil helps to roast it evenly and makes it crispy once it cools down.
  • Alternately you can dry roast the tamarind too.
  • Do not store the mix before it cools down completely.
  • You can also cook the poha mix in low flame in a kadai adding plain water.
  • Actual recipe called for using dried coconut powder/ kobbari powder.  But I din't add coconut in the gojjavalakki mix to increase its shelf life.
  • Use store bought or homemade Karnataka style rasam powder for best taste. 
Try this easy, yummy, Instant gojjavalakki mix and enjoy a quick breakfast / dinner !

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June 23, 2020

Bread Butter Jam Toast / Sandwich Recipe

Bread butter jam

Bread Butter Jam Recipe is the simplest and the basic sandwich recipe even a kid can make it easily. Usually kids make this for fireless cooking in school competitions.  I still remember this was my breakfast during our honey moon in Srilanka in a Five star hotel😀.

 Here in Bangalore, I have tasted bun butter jam in small sandwich shops and I just love it. Today I made the same using fresh bread slices. I think most of the moms pack this bread butter jam for their kids school lunch box or snacks box as it can be prepared easily under few minutes. In my case, I have never packed this for Raksha as she is not a big fan of jam based recipes. Somehow she hates the sweet taste in store bought jams. But myself and Sendhil likes to have it once in a while for our breakfast during weekends.

So last Sunday, I made this for ourselves and plain bread toast with butter for Raksha which is her favorite. As we all know, the plain bread butter jam is not a healthy choice for kids. Consuming it once in a while is not an issue but I won’t recommend to eat it regularly. So, to make it more healthy and interesting, we can add some toppings like chopped nuts, sliced fruits, sliced avocado, cheese etc.

You can play with your imaginations and do it based on your kids likings. You can serve it raw or toast it as I did. Tastes good in either ways. But use fresh or 1 day old bread slices for best taste. Now lets see how to make the simple and basic bread butter jam recipe with step by step pictures.

Do check out my other sandwich recipes too !

Bread butter jam toast

Bread Butter Jam Recipe


Bread Butter Jam Recipe

Bread Butter Jam Recipe for quick breakfast or snacks.



Cuisine: Indian
Category: Sweet
Serves: Serves 3
Prep time: 5 Minutes
Cook time: 5 Minutes
Total time: 10 Minutes



INGREDIENTS

  • Milk bread or brown bread - 9 slices
  • Mixed fruit jam - as needed ( I used Kissan jam)
  • Butter at room temperature - as required
  • Butter - to spread on the tawa (If toasting)
For additional toppings
  • Sliced, mixed fruits
  • Chopped nuts
  • Chopped avocado
  • Peanut butter instead of plain butter
HOW TO MAKE BREAD BUTTER JAM
  1. To make bread butter jam, take 3 fresh bread slices.
  2. Apply jam on one slice and butter on other. Cover it to make a sandwich.
  3. Take the 3rd bread slice and apply jam in it.
  4. Cover it to make a layered sandwich with 3 bread slices.
  5. You can cut and serve as such OR toast it. For this, apply butter on a hot tawa.
  6. Toast the bread butter jam both the sides and serve hot !
METHOD - STEP BY STEP PICTURES

  • To make bread butter jam, take 3 fresh bread slices. Apply jam on one slice, butter on the other.

  • Place the buttered slice over the jam slice and cover it. Take the 3rd bread slice and apply the jam.
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  • Cover it to make a 3 layer sandwich. Now you can cut them into two halves as shown in the cover picture OR toast it following the next step. 
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  • To toast the bread butter jam, heat a dosa tawa and apply butter on it. Toast both the sides in low to medium flame by flipping it whenever needed.
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  • Remove and cut into two or four pieces. Serve hot !Bread butter jam recipe

Note

  • I used Kissan mixed fruit jam. You can use any other flavor or homemade jam too.
  • Instead of jam, you can try to use sweetened fruit pulp too. 
Make this easy, yummy bread butter jam and enjoy !
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April 2, 2020

40 Upma Varieties / Different Types Of Upma Recipes

UPMA VARIETIES

During this lockdown period, when I was thinking to post a collection of some easy breakfast/ dinner recipes, Upma varieties came to my mind. Guys, Please don't hit me for posting this collection😁. According to me, Upma recipe is an under rated dish😉. If properly made, it is one of the easiest and tastiest Indian tiffin recipes that can be prepared instantly with minimal ingredients. I think many of you agree with me. Upma recipes doesn't need any side dish too. But some people prefer coconut chutney, sugar, jaggery, pickle or sev to go with it. Check out my coconut chutney varieties for side dish ideas.

In this post, I have shared 40 upma varieties which includes rava upma varieties like basic rava upma, with video, bansi rava upma in Karnataka style, healthy wheat rava upma and Chiroti rava uppittu in hotel style, kichadi, kharabath recipes, Semiya upma recipe with video, Semiya biryani, rice sevai, poha upma/ aval upma varieties in South Indian and North Indian style, Sabudana/Sago upma in South Indian and North Indian style, Rice upma recipes, Puli upma/ tamarind upma, idli upma recipes, millet upma varieties etc.

Apart from this, I have also shared homemade rava upma mix and Poha upma mix recipe too. I am sure bachelors and working women will find it helpful to make a quick breakfast, dinner recipe.
I still have a big list of upma recipes to try. I will update this list once I post them in my blog.

Ok friends, lets see the collection of 40 upma varieties below. Please click on the image or the title to view each recipe. Do try and share your feedback with me.

Please check the video recipes for Rava upma and Semiya upma below.

Semiya / Vermicelli upma


Karnataka style chow chow bath


Rava upma recipe


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POHA UPMA / AVAL UPMA VARIETIES



















SEMIYA UPMA / VERMICELLI UPMA VARIETIES












SAGO / SABUDANA/ JAVVARISI UPMA VARIETIES





RICE UPMA VARIETIES










 Pori upma







MILLET UPMA VARIETIES






IDLI UPMA VARIETIES














Choose and try your favorite in this upma recipes collection and share your feedback with me.
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