Wednesday, 16 August 2017

Baati Pockets with Tricolour Dips

Ingredients: 

For baati pockets: 

Coarsely ground wheat flour:  2 cups
Ghee: 1 table spoon for the dough, another table spoon for dipping the baatis
Salt to taste
Ajwain (carom seeds): a pinch
Curd: 1 table spoon

For the filling :

Potatoes: 2 big ones; boiled and coarsely mashed
Green chilli: 1/2 finely chopped
Black pepper: 1/4 tea spoon
Salt to taste
Aamchoor (raw mango powder): 1/4 tea spoon
Coriander: a handful
Crushed cashews, raisins: optional
Pomegranate kernels: optional

For the dips:

Red dip: 
Garlic: 1 whole, peeled
Dried whole red chillies:  2-3 (according to taste)
Juice of 1 lemon
Tomato: 2
Salt to taste

White dip: 
Hung curd: 2 table spoons
Cream: 1 table spoon
Melted cheese/cheese spread: 2 table spoons
Mustard powder: 1 tea spoon
Crushed garlic: 4-5 cloves
Chopped coriander: a handful
Chopped green chillies: optional

Green dip: 
Chopped coriander: 1 cup
Kiwi: 1 whole; cut into slices
Green chillies: 1
Salt to taste

Topping:
Grated carrots
Grated cheese of your choice
Chopped coriander
Chopped onions

Method:

* Knead all the ingredients for the baati into a soft dough with water and let it rest for half an hour. Preheat oven to 180 degree Celsius.

* Mix together all the ingredients of the filling and keep aside.

* Take the dough and break them into small balls (for the baatis). Spread out each ball, fill the mixture and then seal it. Flaten them like cutlets and place in the oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes (till the outside gets a rich golden colour). Once done, take out from the oven and immediately dip them into ghee and set aside.

*Make the green and red dips by grinding all ingredients in a food processor. For the white dip, simply mix all ingredients in a bowl.

*Assembling the baati pokets: Cut the baked baatis into half and push back the potato filling with your thumb. Top with onion. For the green pockets, add coriander and green dip over the onions. For the orange one, add the red dip and grated carrots and for the white one, add the white dip and grated cheese.

*Serve the dish with the the dips and buttermilk.













Sunday, 22 January 2017

Desi Delights - The Assortment



Ingredients and benefits of Gond Laddus


Almonds – Rich source of Iron, copper, phosphorus and Vitamin B1
Walnuts – Rich source of Omega 3 fatty acids which help in reducing triglycerides
Dry Dates – Help in increasing haemoglobin
Gond (Edible Gum or Dink) – Strengthens back bone and lubricates joints
Khas Khas (Poppy Seeds) – Rich in minerals like calcium, potassium, manganese, zinc and magnesium
Sonth (Dried Ginger) – It has therapeutic properties. It has a potent anti-oxidant effect and anti-inflammatory effect
Ghee (Organic Clarified Butter) – Most impressive benefits of Ghee include its ability to protect your gastro-intestinal system. It also balances your cholesterol levels, provides energy , reduces inflammation in joints, eliminates certain allergy concerns, protects from chronic diseases, improves
your eye-sight and strengthens your immunity.


5 Reasons why Gond Laddus are essential during pregnancy



  • Increases haemoglobin
  • Works as an Iron/Calcium supplement
  • Helps in the growth of foetus
  • Helps prevent constipation during pregnancy
  • Increases immunity
  • Gives warmth to nursing mothers as it helps increase lactation



7 Reasons why Gond Laddus are essential for Children (Age 3 to 18)



  • Walnuts Increase concentration
  • Walnuts and Almonds help in the development of brain
  • Excellent for bone / Muscle development among adolescents
  • Increases immunity by building inner body strength
  • Desi Delights Laddus contain no artificial flavours or preservatives. It is purely natural and herbal
  • Ready to eat complete breakfast/sweet/dessert/lunch-box meal
  • Increases height in growth years

10 Reasons Why Gond Laddus Are Essential In Winter



  • Source of high and instant energy - Gond laddus are made of pure organic Ghee and premium quality dry fruits which boost your energy levels for the whole day
  • Generates internal body heat to fight cold weather
  • Very rich in proteins and good cholesterol
  • Coconut in the laddus is very good for your bones
  • Gud (jaggery) is a rich soure of Iron
  • Saunth (dry ginger), pepper, and pippal help you fight cold and other allergies
  • Makhana (lotus seeds) help  prevent joint pains as it is a rich source of calcium
  • Ghee (organic clarified butter) and coconut helps lubricate joints keeping you mobile through the day
  • Fibres from dry fruits, coconut and gond ensure you maintain a smooth digestive track
  • Walnuts in the laddus keeps your brain refreshed and relaxed