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Masaledar Karela (Bitter Melon , Bitter Guard)

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Punjab is a northern state of India popular for its rich food . Punjabi recipe is prepared in delicious gravy and punjabi parathas melted in butter/ ghee. I know health consious people will try to run away from this section :) but you will love it try!! Masaledar Karela Ingredients: 2 tsp coriander powder 1 tsp red chilli powder 1 tsp turmeric powder salt to taste oil to fry 5 -6 bitter gourd 2 medium sized onions 1 tsp dry mango powder Preparation : *Give a slit on one side and take off all the seeds. *Cut karelas into thin slices. *Wash and rub two table spoons salt all over the karelas and its scrapings. *Set aside for 3-4 hours. *Wash completely again and squeeze dry the karelas. *Heat up oil in kadhai. *Deep fry the cut karelas till dark brown and crisp. *Take off the karelas and keep aside. *Slice onions. *Heat up 3 tblsp of oil in a kadai. *Mix in cut onions. *Stir fry for 3-4 minutes till onions are a little brown. *Mix in turmeric powder, coriander...

Makke Ki Roti

Punjab is a northern state of India popular for its rich food . Punjabi recipe is prepared in delicious gravy and punjabi parathas melted in butter/ ghee. I know health consious people will try to run away from this section :) but you will love it try!! Makke Ki Roti Ingredients: 6 tblsp butter 1 1/2 cup corn meal (makai ka atta) 1/4 cup whole wheat up flour salt to taste To make makai ki roti : *Mix cornmeal, whole-wheat up flour and salt. *Mix in sufficient lukewarm water, a little at a time, to make medium soft dough. *Divide the prepared dough into eight to ten equal portions. *Wet your hand with a little water and flatten each portion on a wet polythene sheet, into a disk of four to five inches diameter. *Heat up a tawa, apply a little oil and transfer makai roti carefully on to the tawa. *Spoon a little oil on the sides of makai roti and stir fry on low heat up for one minute. *Turn the makai roti and stir fry the other side till it's light golden brown....