Mitsu Shah

JAIN DAL MAKHNI – No Onion & No Garlic

North Indian Menu is incomplete without Dal Makhni ❤️✨

Since it’s a Paryushan week , I have made a Jain recipe . But this Jain Dal Makhni tastes super delicious even without onion & garlic . Trust me , it’s worth trying !! The addition of fresh cream in dal makhni is purely heaven . Also , I have mentioned how to make fresh cream at home . Do tag me on your stories whenever you try it out !!

Preparation Time : 15 mins

Cooking Time : 20 mins

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

●3/4 cup black dal
●1/4 cup kidney beans (rajma)
●2 tbsp ghee / oil
●1 bay leaf
●2 slit green chillies
●1 tsp cumin seeds
● 1/2 tsp green cardamom powder
●1 inch of cinnamon stick
●1 tsp nutmeg powder
●1 cup tomato puree
●1/2 tsp coriander powder
●1 tsp dal makhni masala
●1 tsp red chilly powder
●1 tsp garam masala
● Salt to taste
●3/4 cup black dal , boiled
●1/4 cup kidney beans (rajma) , boiled
●1 cup water or as per requirement
●1/4 tsp kasuri methi
● 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves
●3 tbsp fresh cream
● 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves

Method :
◆Soak both the lentils in enough water for 8 to 9 hours or overnight. Later drain them well.Rinse both the lentils for a couple of times in water.
◆Drain again and then add them in a pressure cooker. Add 3 cups water and baking soda to it.
◆Pressure cook for 15 to 18 whistles on a high flame, till both the lentils have cooked thoroughly and softened . You can also just mash the lentils with a spoon or with your fingers to check whether they are cooked properly or not . Keep the cooked beans aside.
◆In a pan, heat oil or ghee . Add cumin seeds (jeera) , bay leaf , green cardamom powder , and cinnamon stick .Saute till the spices become aromatic.
◆Niw add tomato puree and cook for about 3 to 4 mins.
◆Add red chilly powder , coriander powder , dal makhni masala, and garam masala . Give it a good stir and saute this mixture on a medium flame, till you see oil /ghee releasing from the sides.
◆Then add the cooked black dal and kidney beans (rajma) along with the stock. Also add 1 cup water or as per requirement .
◆Simmer the dal makhani uncovered on a low flame. Keep on stirring often, so that the lentils don’t stick to the bottom of the pan.
◆ Once it has begun to thicken, add salt as per taste. When simmering you can add more water if the gravy looks thick or dry. The longer you keep dal makhani to simmer, the better it tastes. I kept it for about 25 minutes on a low flame. The consistency of dal makhni is not too thick and not too thin. It has medium consistency .
◆ When the gravy has thickened enough, add fresh cream. Stir the cream well. Then switch off the flame. You can check the recipe of fresh cream below . Scroll down for the recipe ⬇️
◆Now add crushed kasuri methi .Mix it well . Serve hot with kulcha or jeera rice

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE FRESH CREAM:

◆ In a bowl , add 2 tsp of cornflour or arrowroot powder along with 4 tsp of milk . Mix it well . Our cornflour mixture is ready .

◆ Now, in a saucepan , add 1/2 cup of milk . Gently boil it .

◆ Once the milk is hot enough , add the cornflour mixture to the milk .Stir it continuously till the milk thickens . Once it thickens, switch off the flame and freeze it for 30 -40 mins . Your homemade fresh cream is ready .

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NO FLOUR HEALTHY MUG CAKE – Vegan & Gluten Free Mug Cake

Have you ever tried any mug cake without any flour before ? Omg , if you haven’t you’ll be hooked . This mug cake is made in 5 mins and is absolutely delicious Pop in the microwave and you’re done !! If you don’t want to use microwave you can bake it in oven too 😍💃

The best part about this mug cake is that is actually a no bake dessert The prefect dessert recipe when you crave for something sweet and choclatey ❤️😋

Prepration Time : 3 mins

Cooking Time : 2 mins

Serves : 1

Ingredients:

2 tbsp peanut butter
1 over ripe banana
2 tbsp cacao powder
3 tbsp vegan semi dark chocolate (melted or grated)

I have mentioned the vegan brand of cacao powder & chocolate I use

Cacao Powder: https://urbanplatter.in/product/mason-co-non-alkalised-organic-artisanal-indian-cacao-powder-300-grams-gluten-free-soy-free-vegan/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwsuP5BRCoARIsAPtX_wGIKfjK92OkHs_t5riYrs10xDXnFVSBaGF2Oe1mS-kJsx8peSiSpbQaAmQAEALw_wcB

Semi Dark Chocolate :https://urbanplatter.in/product/mason-co-65-semi-sweet-dark-organic-exotic-artisanal-chocolate-bar-60g-bean-to-bar-single-origin-crafted-in-india

Method :

1. Mash the banana using fork .

2. In a mug , add mashed banana & peanut butter . Mix it well

3.Now , add cacao powder , jaggery powder and melted vegan chocolate . Mix all the ingredients well .

4.Microwave this for atleast 2 mins . Serve hot . You can garnish the mug cake with grated chocolate .

Youtube Link : You can check the full video for the recipe no flour mug cake https://youtu.be/goiUV6vKaJ4

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JAIN PANEER TIKKA

Preparation Time : 20 mins

Cooking Time : 15 mins

Makes : 15 – 20 paneer sticks

Ingredients:

● 800 grams Paneer Cubes
● 2 – 3 diced tomatoes ( medium size)
● 2 diced capsicum (medium size)
● Salt to taste
● 1 tbsp olive oil / vegetable oil
● 2 cups hung curd
● 4 tbsp paneer tikka masala
● 1 tbsp red chilly powder
● 2 tsp lime juice
● 3 tbsp gram flour ( besan)
● 2 – 3 wooden sticks
● 2 tsp oil (for greasing)
●1 tsp black pepper

Method:

1. In a mixing bowl , add hung curd and gram flour (besan) . Give it a good mix and ensure that it’s lump – free .

2. Add red chilly powder , olive oil or any unflavored oil , salt , lime juice and paneer tikka masala.

3. Add tomatoes (diced) , capsicum (diced) and diced paneer You can also use bell pepper in this . Non Jains can add diced onions too.

4. Mix everything together and marinate well . Leave this undisturbed for atleast 20 to 30 mins.

5. After resting it , arrange all the paneer cubes , diced tomatoes and capsicum on a stick .

6. Now, grease the pan with oil and place the paneer stick on it . Cook this from both the sides . You can even bake this at 180℃ for 20 mins . You can use the same stick and arrange all of them again .

7. Once the paneer tikka sticks are ready . Sprinkle black pepper and serve with cilantro or mint chutney .

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VEGAN MASALA CHAI – Almond Milk Chai

Why it is considered normal to drink milk that comes from any animal ? Animal milk never belonged to us humans . It was only for their babies. We have forcefully taken her body and body secretions for our own means . So when we have options of nut based milk or plant based milk why do we need to drink animal milk ?

Today, I would like to share my vegan version of masala chai which is not just super aromatic and delicious but healthy too . It’s super easy for you to make 😍❤️
Try this vegan version of masala chai and tag me in your stories .Scroll down for the recipe ⬇️

Prepration Time : 10 mins

Cooking Time : 10 mins

Serves : 2 person

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE ALMOND MILK

1. Soak almonds overnight in water or for atleast 4 hours. Once soaked properly , peel off their skin. If you’re making tea for 2 people , you atleast need 10 almonds .

2. Add the almonds (without skin) and water in a blender and blend it until smooth. Don’t add too much water or else your almond milk won’t turn out well.

3. Pour the mixture over a bowl covered with muslin cloth or nut milk bag and squeeze it using your hands. Store this almond milk & you can use this for 2 -3 days. If you wish to make almond milk instantly , boil water and almond milk in a saucepan . Peel of their skin and repeat the same procedure.

Ingredients:

● 3/4 cup of water
● 1/2 cup almond milk
● 1 coin of ginger ginger
● 2 large lemon grass leaves
● Handful of mint leaves
● 1 – 2 tsp Tea leaves
●1/2 tsp tea masala
●2 tsp Jaggery powder

Method:

In a saucepan , add water , tea leaves (chai patti) , tea masala , grated ginger , mint leaves , jaggery powder and lemon grass . Bring this to a boil .
Once it comes to a boil , lower the flame and add almond milk . Keep on stirring continuously for 2-3 mins on low flame.
You need to cook the milk on low flame or else you might end up in a mess
Enjoy this garama garam vegan chai with your loved ones

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