Cooking Magazine by Ishu Sharma

Granny’s

Spice Mix Issue No. o1

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June 2021

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INR 30.00

Recipes • Spices • Good food 7 WEEKLY RECIPES YOU WILL LOVE Cook with Granny’s Spice Mix and Spice up Your Kitchen!

Letter From The Editor he best of health and happiness can be provided to your family members with Granny’s spice mix. The natural blend of organic and natural spices grinded with care without the use of any harmful chemicals is presented to your dinner table from my granny. Her way of cooking is different, she knows her spices and how amazing the food taste when the spices are entirely naturally processed.

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This week edition features seven unique Indian recipes made from the natural magic of Granny’s signature spice mix. Now add the natural flavours to your meals and have your family nurture from the goodness of this purely wholesome spice mix. I am sure that you and your family would be delighted to use this unique spice mix in your everyday homemade meals.

-Ishu Sharma

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Bhindi Fry Ingredients ▢3 tbsp oil ▢15 bhindi / okra (chopped) ▢1 tsp cumin / jeera ▢2 onion (cubed) ▢¼ tsp turmeric / haldi ▢½ tsp red chilli powder ▢½ tsp coriander powder ▢½ tsp salt ▢¼ tsp Granny’s Spice Mix ▢½ tsp coriander leaves

“COOKING WITH LOVE PROVIDES FOOD FOR THE SOUL”

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Method 1. Add 3 tbsp oil to a heated Kadhai and 1tsp jeera.

2. One the cumin seed pops, add 2 onions chopped and sauté on medium flame cooking all the sides.

3. once the onion changes colour and cooks completely, add ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp salt.

4. sauté on low flame till it turn aromatic. furthermore, keeping the flame on low, add 2 tbsp of Granny’s Spice mix.

5. mix well till everything combines well with masala and starts to release oil.

6. Add in the sliced bhindi and give a good mix.

7. cover and simmer.

8. finally, serve bhindi fry with coriander leaves on top.

10 Minutes to Cook

Makes 4 Servings

10 Minutes to Prep

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Masala Paratha

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“When you eat food with your family and friends, it always tastes better”

Method 1. firstly, in a large bowl take 2½ cup wheat flour and add ¾ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp Granny’s Spice Mix, ¼ tsp turmeric, ¼ tsp cumin powder.

2. Also add 1 tbsp kasturi methi, 1 tsp ghee and 1 tsp salt.

3. Crumble and mix well making sure the spices are well combined. And add 1 cup hot water and mix with the spoon.

4. knead the dough well-adding water as required and grease the dough with oil and rest for 15 minutes.

5. knead the dough again slightly and pinch a ball sized dough and dust with wheat flour and roll to small disc.

6. spread 1 tsp ghee and spread uniformly.

7. form a bundle forming a ball sized dough, roll it in a slightly thick circle like chapati or paratha.

8. Now on a hot tawa place the rolled paratha and cook for a minute.

9. furthermore, when the base is partly cooked, flip the masala paratha. Also, spread ½ tsp oil / ghee and press slightly both the sides.

10. flip again once or twice till both the sides are cooked properly. finally, serve masala paratha with raita and pickle.

10 Minutes to Cook

Makes 4 Servings

Ingredients ▢2½ cup wheat flour / atta ▢¾ tsp red chilli powder ▢½ tsp Granny’s Spicemix ▢¼ tsp turmeric ▢¼ tsp cumin powder ▢½ tsp coriander powder ▢1 tbsp kasuri methi ▢1 tsp ghee ▢1 tsp salt ▢1 cup hot water

7 Minutes to Prep

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Cauliflower Fry

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Method 1. Add 3 tbsp oil or ghee to a heated Kadhai on low flame followed by 1tsp cumin seeds.

2. One the cumin seed pops, add separated florets of one whole cauliflower and sauté on medium flame cooking all the sides.

3. once the cauliflower florets changes colour and cooks completely, add ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp salt.

4. sauté on low flame till it turn aromatic. furthermore, keeping the flame on low, add 2 tbsp of Granny’s Spice mix.

5. mix well till everything combines well with masala and starts to release oil.

6. cover the pan with lid and simmer. Add some chopped coriander leaf and give a good mix. finally, serve the hot Cauliflower fry.

Ingredient s

▢ 1 cauliflower (separate the florets in small sizes) ▢½ Kasthuri Methi ▢3 tsp Ghee or oil ▢¼ tsp turmeric / haldi ▢½ tsp red chilli powder ▢salt to taste ▢½ tsp Granny’s spice mix ▢½ tsp coriander powder ▢2 tbsp coriander leaves

Tips for healthy lifestyle!

1.Choose whole-grain bread and not refined bread.

2. Drink plenty of water in a day.

3. Add Greek yogurt to your diet.

4. Avoid eating too much oily food or junk food that contains unhealthy grease. Say yes to baking than oil frying.

5. Increase your protein intake for the day. Add healthy supplements like dal, pulses, grains that are rich in proteins.

6.Try at least one new healthy recipe per week. So, that you don’t get bored of eating just a single recipe in a week.

7. Consume fruits and vegetables raw in a form of salad. Always ensure to exercise for at least 30 minutes in a day to keep yourself healthy and fit.

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Aloo-Ki-Sabji 20 Minutes to Cook | Makes 4 Servings | 10 Minutes to Prep Great cooking is about being inspired by the wholesomeness of the spices, when you combine herbs and spices with your dish ingredients, that would be the best dish you'd ever cook!

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Method 1. Firstly, in a pressure cooker take 5 potatoes to boil, and add 1 tsp salt and enough water.

2. Cover the pressure cook for 3 whistles or until the aloo is cooked .

3. Cool the boiled potatoes completely, peel the skin and mash slightly. keep them aside for a while.

4. In a large kadhai heat 2 tbsp oil. add 1 bay leaf, 1 inch cinnamon, 1 tsp cumin and 2 chillies to sauté until the spices turn aromatic.

5. Further, add 1 onion and sauté well until onions turn golden brown.

6. Keeping the flame low, add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp coriander powder and ¾ tsp Granny’s Spice Mix. 7. Add 2 tomato and sauté until the tomato turns soft and mushy.

8. Add boiled potato, 1 tsp kasuri methi and 1 tsp salt and sauté for a minute until the aloo is coated well.

9. further, add 1½ cup water and mix well adjusting the consistency.

Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the oil separates.

10. Add 2 tbsp coriander leaf to garnish. finally, enjoy aloo-ki-sabji .

Ingredient ▢ 5 boiled potato / aloo s▢2 tbsp oil ▢1 bay leaf ▢1 inch cinnamon ▢1 tsp cumin ▢2 chilli (slit) ▢1 onion (finely chopped) ▢½ tsp turmeric ▢1 tsp chilli powder ▢1 tsp coriander powder ▢¾ tsp Granny’s spicemix ▢2 tomato (chopped) ▢1 tsp kasturi methi ▢1½ cup water ▢2 tbsp coriander leaf

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Bread Tikki

10 Minutes to Cook | Makes 4 servings | 10 Minutes to Prep

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Method 1. Use any bread (Brown or White) of your choice. Firstly, cut the sides of bread.

2. Further, crumble the bread slices as small as possible using the knife.

3. Add finely chopped onions and mashed boiled potatoes to the mixture.

4. Furthermore, additionally add 1 tbsp salt, ½ tsp coriander powder, ½ Kasthuri Methi, ¼ tsp turmeric / haldi, ½ tsp red chilli powder and mix well.

5. Add 2 tbsp coriander leaves and some water or ghee to adjust the consistency 6. Combine well to form a dough. Add in more bread or bread crumbs if there is too much moisture.

7. Use your hands to knead the dough and make sure to have a non-sticky dough.

8. Further, make round shaped tikki greasing hands with oil. as they help to prevent from dough sticking to hands.

9. Deep fry or pan fry on the pan using oil or ghee. Alternatively, bake them if you are diet conscious.

10. Stir occasionally without breaking the cutlets and fry till the cutlets turn golden brown on medium flame.

Finally, serve bread cutlet with tomato sauce or mayonnaise.

Ingredient s

▢6 bread slice ▢2 potatoes (boiled & mashed) ▢½ medium onion (finely chopped) ▢½ Kasthuri Methi ▢1 green chilli (finely chopped) ▢1 tsp Ghee or oil ▢¼ tsp turmeric / haldi ▢½ tsp red chilli powder ▢salt to taste ▢½ tsp Granny’s spice mix ▢½ tsp coriander powder ▢1 tbsp water ▢2 tbsp coriander leaves

“When you eat food with your family and friends, it always tastes better!

Share the ultimate goodness and happiness of delicious food with your loved ones.”

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Pav Bhaji 15 Minutes to Cook | Makes 4 servings | 20 Minutes to Prep

“ The adventure of life is to learn. The purpose of life is to grow. The nature of life is to change.

The challenge of life is to overcome. The essence of life is to care. The spice of life is to befriend.

The beauty of life is to give.”

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Method 1. Firstly, in a large kadai heat 1 tbsp butter and add vegetables then cook by covering the pan with lid and mash well.

2. Now add 1 tsp chilli powder, ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp Granny’s spicemix, 1 tsp kasturi methi and 2 tbsp coriander leaves.

3. heat a tbsp of butter and add ¼ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp Granny Spice mix.

4. Also add 1 tbsp coriander leaves, 1 chopped onion and sauté well.

5. Now add boiled and mashed potatoes and cook well for 5 minutes. Add some water to adjust the consistency of Bhaji.

6. finally, bhaji with butter toasted pav, sliced onions and garnish with coriander leaf.

Ingredient s

▢1 tbsp + 1 tbsp butter ▢3 tomatoes (finely chopped) ▢¼ cup peas ▢½ capsicum (finely chopped) ▢2 potato (boiled & mashed) ▢1 tsp salt ▢1 tsp + ¼ tsp i red chilli powder ▢¼ tsp turmeric / haldi ▢1 tsp + ½ tsp Granny’s Spice Mix. ▢1 tsp + 1 tsp kasuri methi. ▢2 tbsp coriander leaves (finely chopped) ▢1 tsp ginger garlic paste ▢1 onion (finely chopped) ▢½ lemon juice ▢water to adjust consistency To Toast Pav: ▢8 pav / bread roll ▢4 tsp butter ▢½ tsp kashmiri red chilli powder ▢4 tsp coriander

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Dal Fry

10 Minutes to Cook | Makes 4 servings | 7 Minutes to Prep Granny’s Spice Mix | 18

Method 1. Firstly in a pressure cook add ¾ cup yellow moong dal and 3 cup water and give 5 whistles to the cooker on medium flame.

2. Now in another kadhai heat 1 tbsp ghee and splutter 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp jeera, 1 dried red chilli, few curry leaves and pinch of hing.

3. Add in 1 onion (finely chopped) followed by 1 tsp red chilli powder and sauté well.

4. Further add ¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp Granny’s spice mix and ½ tsp coriander powder and sauté on low flame till it turns aromatic.

5. Additionally add 1 chopped tomato and sauté till it turns soft and mushy.

6. Add the cooked dal along with 1 tsp salt and give a good mix.

Ingredient s ▢¾ cup yellow moong dal ▢3½ cup water ▢1 tbsp ghee ▢1 tsp mustard ▢1 tsp cumin seeds ▢1 dried red chilli (broken) ▢few curry leaves ▢pinch of hing ▢1 onion (finely chopped) ▢¼ tsp turmeric / haldi ▢½ tsp red chilli powder ▢½ tsp coriander powder ▢1 tomato (finely chopped) ▢1 tsp salt ▢¼ tsp Granny’s spice mix. ▢1 tbsp chopped coriander ▢1 tsp kasturi methi

7. Simmer for 5 minutes or till dal turns smooth and absorbs flavour.

8. Now add ¼ tsp coriander and 1 tsp kasturi methi. Finally, serve dal fry with hot jeera rice.

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