Punjabi Chole

Punjabi Chole RecipeIngredients:250 gms kabuli channa, soak in water overnight3 green chillis, slit length wise1 tsp grated ginger1/2″ cinnamon stick1 whole black cardamom1 bay leaf1 large onion, finely chopped2 tomatoes, finely chopped1 1/2 tsps red chilli pwd (adjust)fresh coriander leaves for garnishsalt to taste1 1/2 tbsps oilFor Masala Pwd: (dry roast on low to medium flame for 4 mts and grind to a fine powder)1 1/2 tbsps coriander seeds1 1/2 tsps anardana (dried pomegranate seeds)3 cloves1″ cinnamon2 black cardamoms1/2 tsp pepper corns3/4 tsp cumin seeds1 Pressure cook the chickpeas along with 3 cups of water, large pinch baking soda, a...

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Vegetable Noodles

Its been a while since Vizag experienced cold weather with drizzles. The nights are getting chillier and am just loving the weather though it breaks my heart to see Nehal go to school in such cold weather. You see, its rare to find kids wearing sweaters (unless sick) to school in Vizag with this year being an exception. I tell myself its just few more days before school closes for winter vacation (5 1/2 weeks). Winter holidays, now that’s another story.Today’s weather had me craving for a heart warming soup and spicy noodles. Prepared Sweet corn vegetable soup and Schezwan noodles for lunch. Explosion of flavors to say the least. Reduced the...

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