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Protein Shake

Sattu protein drink

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Sattu — a staple food from Bihar has now been globally recognized as a magical ingredient and super food. The regional traditional drink also known as “ sattu sharbat” is indeed an energy booster and coolent that protects against the sun stroke and harsh summer. Rich in fiber, low in calories and high in protein, it is a perfect detox drink to cleanse the system. The tangy flavor of sattu sharbat gives an amazing kick to this summer refreshment and it keeps one full for a longer period of time.

Ingredients

Sattu : 4 tsp

Lemon juice : 1 tsp

Green chilli : 1 chopped

Black salt : 1\2 tsp

 cumin powder : 1 tsp

Salt : as required

Water : 2 glass

Step 1 
Take 4 tsp of sattu powder in a bowl.

Step 2
In a separate plate place the rest of the ingredients.

Step 3
 Add those ingredients in the sattu powder.

Step 4
Gradually add the chilled water and with the help of a whisker blend them all together. Stir it until the sattu combines with the rest of the ingredients and is uniform without any lump.

Step 5
Pour it in a glass and enjoy it chill.

Tip

For the sweeter version, add milk and jaggery to the sattu and mix it well.

Meatballs in spinach gravy

Palak Mutton Keema Kofta Curry ( Meatballs in Spinach Gravy )

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The simple, flavourful and aromatic palak mutton Keema kofta curry is my mom’s signature dish. This very recipe is indeed cooked by my mother herself in a stew style with very mild flavours. The spinach too is picked up from her kitchen garden and she in particular is highly emotional about her home grown vegetables. She even concluded that the dish tasted better not because of her cooking skill but only because of her organic baby spinach. On the contrary, I felt that since the meat balls are allowed to cook in the simmering gravy , the taste and texture of this dish is elevated to an altogether different dimension. The lightly sauteed onions imparts such a mild flavours to the meat ball as well as the gravy. One just needs to be a little extra careful with the koftas as it could disintegrate if not handled properly.

Ingredients

For the kofta

Mutton Keema : 800 gms

Onion : one large

Ginger paste : 1 tsp

Garlic paste : 1 tsp

Green chilies : 3 to 4

Garam masala powder : 1 tsp

Lemon juice

Mustard oil : 2 tsp

Coriander leaf

Salt : as per taste

For the gravy

Spinach : 800 gms washed and thinly sliced

Onion : 400 gms

Whole red chilli : 8 to 10

Jeera : 1 tsp

Coriander seed : 1 tsp

Black pepper corn : 20 to 25

Black cardamom : 2

Green cardamom : 5

Clove : 10

Dalchini : 3 small sized

Bay leaf : 3 to 4

Ginger paste : 1 tsp

Garlic paste : 1 tsp

Salt : as per taste

Oil 4 tsp

Step 1
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Add chopped onion, green chilli, coriander leaves, Ginger and garlic paste, lemon juice, oil and salt into the raw Keema.

Step 2
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Give them all a good mix.

Step 3
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Apply oil in hand and make small round ball shaped koftas. Put it in the fridge for an hour so that the kofta becomes firm.

Step 4
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Saute onion in hot oil for a minute.

Step 5
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Add whole garam masala, red chilli, Ginger garlic paste, salt and stir it for a couple of minutes.

Step 6
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Add approximately 3 cups of water and let it come to a boil.

Step 7
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Now place the koftas one by one into the boiling mixture . Do not stir or mix the koftas as they could disintegrate. Let the gravy come to a boil.

Step 8
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Now add the sliced palak.

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Cover the lid and let it cook on a high flame for ten minutes and then lower the flame and cook it until the kofta becomes firm.

Step 10
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Check it out after fifteen to twenty minutes to see if the onions have become soft and meat meatballs are done and gravy has reached the desired consistency.

Step 11
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Set aside in a serving dish and enjoy with rice or roti. 

Tip

One may increase the quantity of spinach as per your taste and requirements.

 

Mutton Kofta Curry

Mutton Keema Kofta Curry

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The mutton kofta curry is one such recipe that is very close to my heart as it takes me down the nostalgic memory lane of my childhood. My mother makes one of the most amazing Keema kofta curry. It is in indeed one of the favourite indulgent recipe of my son and every time I  cook this recipe for my loved ones, l could experience the intense and exotic aroma in my entire household.lts all about my mom’s spice and secret that blends so well to create a fabulous dish like this mutton kofta curry. Mutton kofta curry is cooked using raw mutton keema and handful of spices that is easily available in every household . The meatball here is not deep fried but it is poached and cooked in the gravy.This cooking techniques gives a new dimension to the taste of the curry. One just needs to be a little extra careful with the koftas as it could disintegrate if not handled properly .The flavourful mutton kofta curry is served best with plain rice or any variety of Indian bread.

Ingredients :

  • Mutton mince (Keema)  ½ kg
  • Ginger 1 inch
  • Green chilli  2 to 3
  • Egg 1
  • Garam masala powder 1 Tsp
  • Coriander leaves as per taste
  • Pudina leaves optional
  • Soaked bread optional( to be used in case Keema appears too difficult to handle)
  • Ingredients for the gravy
  • Onion 2 large finely chopped
  • Tomato 2 grated
  • Garlic paste 1 Tsp
  • Ginger paste 2 Tsp
  • Turmeric powder 1 Tsp
  • Red chilli powder 2 tsp
  • Coriander powder 2 tsp
  • Whole black pepper 5 to 6
  • Black cardamom 1
  • Green cardamom 2
  • Dalchini 1 stick
  • Whole jeera 1 Tsp
  • Oil 4 Tsp
  • Salt as per tasteFollow the steps by step instructions for  perfect result:

Step 1 : Take a grinder jar and put raw Keema, Ginger,green chilli, green coriander, pudina, egg and a tsp of oil along with salt. Blend it all till it  comes together. Egg will help to bind the koftas. Once done squeeze the water away.Keema Kofta Cuury_011

Step 2 : Apply oil in hand and make small round ball shaped meatballs. Refrigerate them for an hour so that the koftas become firm.Keema Kofta Curry_02

Step 3 : Put oil in the pan and add the whole masala. Fry it till it crackles.Keema Kofta Curry_03

Step 4 : Add the finely chopped onion and fry it till it turns golden brownKeema Kofta Curry_4

Step 5 : Next add grated tomato, Ginger garlic paste, coriander powder,turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt.stir it until the oil separates from the masala.Keema Kofta Curry_05

Step 6 : Add water as per your requirement and let it come to boil . Now place the kofta one by one into the boiling mixture. Do not stir or mix the koftas as it could disintegrate. Let it cook on a high flame for at least ten minutes. After that cover the lid and lower the flame and

let it cook in the gravy till the kofta becomes firm.Keema Kofta Curry_06

Step 7 : Check it out after almost twenty minutes to see if the masala and meatballs are done. Stir it carefully.Keema Kofta Curry_07

Step 8 : set the koftas aside in a serving dish.garnish it with cream and the tantalizing mutton kofta curry is ready to be relished with rice or any Indian bread of your choice.Keema Kofta Curry_08

 

 

Tip. Add one Tsp of oil in the mince while blending. This will keep the koftas moist and soft