Showing posts with label main course. Show all posts
Showing posts with label main course. Show all posts

Monday, 29 October 2012

chicken with methi

Chicken is always a go-to main course for quick, easy, and healthy meals. This chicken recipe with methi leaves is as healthy as they are delicious and versatile!
One of my colleague at work asked one day ‘I wonder how do you manage to cook Indian curries after office?’ I replied ‘Nothing is as easy to prepare like our curries.’
And I really agree with this  J
Yesterday night both my babies (hubby and the little one) not at all in mood of eating vegetarian ….I had some methi leaves lying down in the refrigerator for two days with the plans of methi paratha …. ..mixed and matched it with our common ingredients we usually have in our kitchen with Chicken  and the outcome was awesome!!
The amount I am cooking is to satisfy two and half very hungry people JJJJ


Ingredients:
1)    chicken 500 g (cut into bite size pcs)
2)    Onions-2 large chopped very fine
3)    Tomato-2 large chopped very fine
4)    Methi leaves 1 bunch around 2 coffee cup chopped fine
5)    Yogurt -1/2 cup
6)    Ginger garlic paste  -1 tbsp
7)    Powdered spices (turmeric  -2 tsp,cumin powder-2 tsp,black pepper powder-2 tsp, red chilly poder-2 tsp, Coriander powder -2 tsp)
8)    Salt
9)    Vegetable oil-2 tbsp
10)  Cumin seeds ½ tsp
11)  Bay leaves 2 optional
12)coriander leaves for garnish

Method
1) Heat oil in a non-stick pan and  add cumin seeds ,bay leaves and let them splutter, add chopped onions and fry them until they are translucent.
2) Add all the powdered spices, ginger garlic paste and salt and bhunao it for 5-6 mins.
3) Add tomatoes, chilli powder, coriander powder and yogurt and cook covered till well cooked.
4) Add methi leaves and chicken and cook till sauce becomes thick.
5) Add coriander leaves and mix well.
6) Serve with rice or chapatti.

Sunday, 21 October 2012

MOM style mutton Curry


This is my go-to recipe when I want to cook a simple and wholesome non-vegetarian meal for my family. The basic recipe for this dish is my Mom's so I know it is good as I grew up eating it. Mom would cook meat curry with goat meat (also called mutton in India).
The basic Mantra is using the equal amount of mutton and onions and absolutely no water,You get a nice and rich gravy made with onions and juices released from the mutton. Goat Curry or Mutton Curry is delicious served with plain rice and a salad . If you dry away the gravy, it tastes just as good with hot, freshly made rotis.

Ingredients:-

1)1 kg Mutton( Goat's shoulder side pieces )
2)1 kg Onion(cut in big chunks 1 medium sized onions cut into 4 pcs)
3) all Indian spices(Turmeric powder- 1 tbsp,Chilly powder-2 tbsp,cumin powder-1 tbsp,black pepper powder 1 tbsp,Coriander powder- 1 tbsp)
4)cumin seeds 1 tsp
5)black pepper seeds-1 tsp
6)Bay leaves/tej patta -2-3
7)whole red chilly -2-3
8)vegetable oil -1/2 cup
9)ginger garlic paste-2 tbsp
10) julienne Ginger 3 tbsp
11)salt

Method:-

1) Heat oil in the pressure cooker and add cumin seed,pepper seeds,whole red chilly,tej patta and let it splutter.
2)Add 1/2 kg onions and sauté on medium heat for 10 mins,when they turn translucent add all the powdered spices,ginger garlic paste,Salt and sauté for 5 mins.
3) Add the mutton pcs and fry for another 10 mins and add the remaining 1/2 kg onions to the pressure cooker and fry for another 5 mins.
4) put the lid on and cook on medium heat until three whistles.
5)keep aside from heat and let the pressure get released itself.
6)open the lid and put the cooker again on stove at slow heat and half covered for 10 mins.
7) serve with plain rice and onion salad....Yum!!!


Friday, 20 July 2012

sweet and sour mushroom with pineapple and bell peppers!


A must try delicate, smooth and succulent dish that goes perfectly with a lighter sweet and sour sauce.


Ingredients for the Recipe:
1)250 g button mushroom washed and cleaned
2)2 onions cut into big chunks
3)diced Pineapple pcs -1/2 cup
4)bell pepper of ur choice( I have used one red bell pepper cut into bite size)
5)vegetable oil-2-3 tsp


Ingredients for sweet and sour sauce:
1/3 cup white or rice vinegar (Note: rice vinegar gives better results)
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 4 teaspoons water
Preparation:


Mix the vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, and soy sauce together and bring to a boil in a small pot. Mix together the cornstarch and water, add to the other ingredients and stir to thicken.


Method:
1)Heat oil in a wok and add onions and mushroom.saute on high for 5-6 mins
2)Add pineapple and bell pepper and keep sauting continuously on high till the time you feel that mushrooms are cooked.
3)Pour the above prepared sweet and sour sauce as much as you want,If you want runny gravy then add more and for the dry version add less all depends on your taste.let it simmer for 5-10 minutes and note that bell peppers should not become mushy.
4)serve with noodles or fried rice.
5)The beauty of this dish is that with this single sweet and sour sauce ,You can prepare no dishes take any ingredient of ur choice (like paneer,chicken,fish,prawn)cook in the similar manner and come up with variety of dishes with very less effort.

Monday, 9 July 2012

Gobhi mussallam!




Ingredients


Whole cauliflower – 500 to 600 gms


Marinade


Curd – 3 tbsp
Chilli powder – 1 tsp
Ginger and garlic paste – 2 tsp
Cumin powder (roasted) – 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder (roasted) – 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
Mace and nutmeg powder – 1/8 tsp (optional)
Green cardamom powder – 1/4 tsp
Cinnamon stick powder – 1/8 tsp (optional)
Tomato puri (thick, concentrated) – 2 tbsp
Salt – as per taste


Gravy/curry


Oil – 6 tbsp
Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
Green cardamom – 3
Cloves – 4
Cinnamon stick – 1 (1 inch)
Onion – 2 (200gms)
Ginger and garlic paste – 2 tsp
Water – 1/2 cup
cream – 1/4 cup
Tomato puree - 1 cup
Cashew nut – 8 to 10
Raisins (kish mish) – 2 tbsp
green peas(optional) - 1 cup


Method:-


1)In a pan bring to boil the water along with some salt. Place the cleaned cauliflowers in hot water for about 5minutes each side or total 10 minutes. Remove from water, keep it aside.Alternative option is to microwave the cauliflower with salted water beneath it in a microwave safe bowl on high for 5 mins and then set it aside.


2)mix all the ingredients for marination and apply on the cauliflower and set it aside for 2-3 hours.


3)Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pan till hot, add cumin seeds, whole spices and onion, saute till soft and light brown, transparent,Add ginger and garlic paste and all the dry spices and saute for 10 mins.


4)Now place the marinated cauliflower with its head (florets) down, simmer the flame and close the lid.

5)After 10min, open the lid and turn the cauliflower and cook again for 10min on lower flame by closing the lid, put some gravy onion mixture on top of the cauliflower.
The cauliflower is almost cooked and the gravy has left oil on top.

6)Add the tomato puree, cashew nuts and raisins and sprinkle salt to taste. Mix well

7)when the gravy starts thickening add the cream slowly on low flame for 10 mins.

8)garnish with some fried peas(optional) and serve with roti or nan.

Wednesday, 2 May 2012

mixed vegetables and beans cracked wheat pulav


healthy and delicious version of Daliya (cracked wheat or Bulgar wheat) for weight watchers.
simple and easy to make with calorie value of 120 for one bowl serving.

Ingredients:-

1) mixed beans(rajma,white eyed beans, canola bean...we usually get a pack in all the supermarkets)
    - 1 cup soaked overnight
2) mixed vegetables ( cabbage ,cauliflower, brinjal. green peas, carrots or anything of ur choice)

3) daliya or Bulgar wheat- 1 cup

4)onion 1 finely diced

5)1 tomato-optional

6)cumin seeds-1 tsp

7)green chilies-2

8)olive oil -1 tsp

9)a pinch of turmeric powder,1 tsp of garam masala powder

METHOD

1)heat a pressure cook add oil ,cumin seed,green chilly and onions
2)add all the beans,vegetables,powdered masala and salt
3)add daliya/bulgar wheat and tomato and stir well.
4)after around 5 mins add 1 cup water and pressure cook till 2-3 whistles.
5)serve with yogurt or raita.



Saturday, 28 April 2012

Baked spaghetti with vegetables and eggs



A very healthy and fulfilling recipe for kids and us too ! just requires assembling all the ingredients and popping in the oven...Here you go:)


1)fresh vegetables ( I have used broccoli,carrot,capsicum ,onion, green bean)
2) 3-4 tomatoes chopped or 1/2 can of chopped tomatoes.
3) spaghetti 
4) oregano-1 tsp
5) salt and pepper
6) Grated Parmesan cheese
7) 2 eggs
8)2 tbsp butter


Method



  1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook tomatoes and onion over medium heat until it has consistency of a sauce add oregano salt and pepper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk 1 egg, Parmesan cheese and butter. Drain spaghetti; add to egg mixture and toss to coat.
  3. Place all the vegetables in first layer,2nd layer of  the spaghetti mixture in a greased baking dish. Top with the tomato mixture break the second egg on the top and sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese.
  4. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 10 mins.
  5. Serve hot!

Thursday, 26 April 2012

navratan korma

A decadent  Mughlai dish with 9 varieties of vegetables,nut,paneer,creamy sauce all of which come together to whip up a beautiful delicacy.its origin from a royal era gives it a very rich and slightly sweet taste. This is an absolutely delicious recipe and for all those who are not so fond of spicy Indian food, this should be a perfect veg recipe.



Ingredients:


Diced Vegetables - 3 cups [ I used carrot, beans, cauliflower, peas, corn, capsicum,cabbage,Courgette]
Paneer - 1/4 cup or few cubes.
Cashew & Raisins - 1/4 cup or 15 each
Onion - 2 large
Tomato - 2 lage or 1/2 can chopped tomato
Green Chili - 2
Ginger-Garlic Paste - 2 tsp
Red Chili Powder  - 2 tsp
Coriander Powder - 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder  - 1/2 tsp
Cumin Powder - 1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder - 2 tsp
pouring cream/sour cream-1 cup
Butter - 1 tbsp
Salt - to taste 
pineapple chunks and cherry-1/4 cup


Method:


1. Finely chop onion, slit green chili .Soak dry fruits in water for 10 minutes and grind to smooth paste.


2. Chop all the vegetables and keep aside. 


3.  Add all the vegetables & chilies except corn and peas with little water and microwave for 5 minutes.  
~ this makes the cooking process faster and retains the natural color of the vegetables.


4. Meanwhile heat butter in pan add chopped onion and saute until transparent, add ginger-garlic paste, mix well and cook for 1 minute.  Add all powder masala and cook for another 1 minute.


5. Add puree tomato, mix well and cook for 6-8 minutes or until butter starts oozing out.


6. Now add all the cream ..i like the taste of sour cream and simmer until a boils comes.  Add microwave vegetables and cook in medium heat for 8-10 minutes. 


7.  Add paneer and cashew, raisins paste and give a good stir cook for another 2-3 minutes.   Add salt and cook for 5 minutes until gravy become thick. 


8.  Add pineapple chunks and fresh cherries or sweetened cherries.















Wednesday, 18 April 2012

traditional gatte ki sabji(chick peas flour curry)


A dish from from the royal part of India 'Rajasthan'.Dumplings made of chickpea flour (besan/gram flour) are cooked in a flavorful and tangy yogurt gravy.Not an easy dish for a novice cook but its worth trying once and will prove to be an enhancement for your culinary skill.
very delicious dish with an earthy flavor.

Ingredients

For Gatte
  1. Besan (Chick Pea Flour) - 1 cup
  2. Haldi (Turmeric Powder) - 1/2 tsp
  3. Mirch (Red Chilli) Powder - 1/2 tsp
  4. Ajwain (Carom Seeds) - 1 tsp
  5. Dhaniya (Coriander) Powder - 1/2 tsp
  6. Salt - as per taste
  7. Dahi (Yogurt) - 1/4 cup
  8. Oil - 1/8 cup

For Gravy
  1. Onion - 1 cup finely chopped
  2. Tomato - 1 cup finely chopped
  3. Ginger - 1 inch piece grated
  4. Garlic - 4 cloves crushed
  5. Dahi (Yogurt) - 1 cup
  6. Dhaniya (Coriander) Powder - 1 tsp
  7. Jeera (Cumin) Powder - 1 tsp
  8. Mirch (Red Chilli) Powder - 1 tsp
  9. Amchur (Mango Powder) - 1/2 tsp
  10. Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp
  11. Rai (Mustard Seeds) - 1 tsp
  12. Jeera (Cumin Seeds) - 1 tsp
  13. Salt - as per taste
  14. Oil - 2 tsp


Preparation

For Gatte

  • Mix all dry masalas in besan
  • Add oil to the besan and mix
  • Slowly add dahi and mix it. Remember not to add all together as otherwise besan tends to get sticky. You may not use all the dahi.
  • Make it into a firm dough (firm enough to roll it into cylinderal shapes
  • Now, take a small ball of the dough and roll it into 1/2 inch thick cylinderical shape (about 6 inch long or so.
  • Now take a pot and boil water in it. Take enough water to put all the above made rolled gatte in it.
  • Now, add the gatte in the boiling water. They should be fully merged in water.
  • It should take about 10-15 min. Check by inserting a knife in one of the gatte shaped roll and make sure knife comes out clean.
  • Once all are done, drain the gatte rolls out of water. Do not throw water as we will use it for the gravy.
  • Cut about 1/2 - 1 inch thick gatte at an angle (based on how big you would like them).


Gravy and Mixing

  • Add all dry masalas (except salt, add salt at the end as needed) to dahi and mix it well till smooth.
  • Take a wide pan, add oil
  • Add rai, jeera and let them splutter
  • Now, add ginger and garlic and fry for a minute
  • Add onion and fry till it is translucent
  • Add tomato and  fry till it is all mushy (cover the lid, it will be quicker)
  • Add the dahi and mix till the gravy starts boiling and separating oil
  • Now, add the gatte pieces in it, cover and cook for5 more min.
  • Add saved water (and more) as needed.
  • The sabzi is ready !!!




Tuesday, 3 April 2012

chilly chicken dry!


An easy recipe which can be served both as starters as well as main-course.absolutely delicious for all the chicken lovers.
We require very simple ingredients:)

  1. Onions                                             200  gm
  2. chicken(with bone or boneless)            500  gm                                        
  3. Chilli Powder                                     25    gm
  4. Chilli sauce                                       10   gm
  5. Tomato ketchup                                 10   gm
  6. Soya sauce                                        5    gm
  7. Orange color                                      2    gm
  8. Vinegar                                             10  ml
  9. Salt                                                  to  taste
  10. cornflour                                            10 gm
  11. egg                                                   1      
  12. Capsicum                                           50 gm
  13. Coriander leaves                                 20 gm
  14. Oil                                                    required


Procedure:

1.Clean the chicken.Add chilli powder, chilli sauce,soya sauce, vinegar, salt. Keep aside and soak for one hour.

2.take the chicken pieces out of the bowl to remove the excess water and keep it in another bowl.

3.Add egg and cornflour to the chicken and mix well.Shallow fry the chicken pcs and cook in small batches.

4. Slice the onions into thick pcs. Cut the capsicum, remove the seeds and cut it into lengthwise slices.

5. Heat oil, fry onions and capsicum. Add salt and then put the chicken and fry for few minutes.add tomato ketchup,chilly sauce and soya sauce fry till its all the sauces are absorbed.

6. Serve hot, garnished with corainder leaves.


Sunday, 1 April 2012

traditional Indian gram dal with spinach and brinjal.


An Indian-spiced lentil dish. Serve with a pita or rice for a complete meal.

Ingredients:

1 cup chana dal (a yellow lentil), washed.
5 cups water
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
salt to taste
1 bunch spinach chopped.
1 brinjal chopped in cubes
3 cloves garlic chopped
1 onion chopped
1 tomato chopped or 3 tablespoons canned tomato(this one gives very gud colour to the dal)
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon chopped green chili
4 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
cilantro/parsley/coriander leaves to garnish

Preparation:

Cook the dal in the 5 cups of water with turmeric and salt for 30 minutes. Add the spinach and brinjals cook until the spinach and brinjal is tender and mixed with the lentils - about 35-50 minutes.
In a separate pan heat the oil, add the cumin seeds and as they pop add the onions. Brown the onions.
Add the garlic, tomatoes, green chili, coriander, garam masala, red chili powder, stir 2 minutes.
Add the daal and spinach and lemon juice, stir and heat through.
Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with pita or chapati or basmati rice.




Friday, 30 March 2012

Matar paneer Salad


Watching the whole family tuck into the weekly Sunday lavish meal while you enjoy a salad isn’t an option. With a little forethought and creativity you can enjoy exactly the same meal as everyone else with a fraction of the calories.Last sunday while preparing a regular spicy matar paneer for lunch I found an alternative option  for myself  ' matar Paneer Salad' ...which tested awesome with whole what pitta bread.

So here the recipe for you.......

1) tofu/Paneer(Dry curd cottage cheese)- 1 cup diced
2)Green peas (defrosted if frozen)- 1 cup
3) corainder or parsley leaves
4)green chillies- finely chopped 1-2
5)extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp
6)lemon/lime juice-1/4 cup
7)salt and pepper
8)Chat masala-optional.
9)Onions-1roughly chopped
10)Garlic-2 cloves finely chopped

How I made it:-
1)Heat few drops of oil in a pan and saute onion and and garlic for 1 min 
2)add peas and paneer and fry gently for 1-2 mins.Set aside to cool down.
3)for the vinaigrette -In a mixing bowl add  olive oil,lemon juice,coriander leaves,green chilies ,chat masala ,salt and pepper and whisk for 1/2 min.
4)pour the dressing over matar paneer mixture and and mix well.
5)serve with tomatoes and lettuce on side.You can also serve as pitta bread sandwich .





Monday, 19 March 2012

paneer makhni aka paneer butter masala

Being a north indian this is the  most common dish we order at restaurent coz max of  time it turns out good...( so why to take risk :) )  .I tried cooking lot of versions of PBM as we used to call it in our good old hostel days.With lil enhancemnts and experiments this time it was unbeatable and as good as any punjabi dhabas in Delhi.Sharing the recipe with you Just try it and enjoy the praising conversations about your cooking  over the dining table ...so lets get cooking

ingredients

Paneer/tofu - 1 block, approx. 2 cups of cubes
Onion - 1 medium-sized one, chopped fine
Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tbsp
Coriander powder - 1 tbsp
Garam masala - 1 tsp
cumin powder - tsp
Red chilli powder - 1-2  tsp
chopped tomato can - 1 can if not available 3-4 red tomatoes finely chopped
Tomato sauce/ketchup - almost 1 tbsp
Kasuri methi/dried fenugreek leaves - 1 generous pinch
Milk - 1/2 cup
Cream - 1 cup
Oil - 3 tbsp
Salt - to taste
sugar - 1 tbsp(to balance the sourness of tomatos)
food colour ( i used red colour to give it a restaurant look)

How I Made It:

1. Heat 2 tbsp oil and fry the onions until golden brown.
3. Add the ginger garlic paste and fry for a minute.
4. Next, add the dhania, garam masala, chilli powder,cumin powder and some salt. Fry for 30 seconds.
5. To this, add the tomato paste/puree, tomato sauce and kasuri methi. Mix well and add the milk.
6. Lower fire and cook covered for 5 mins.
7. Open lid, add sugar ,1 pinch of color mixed with water,add paneer/tofu and the cream. Mix well and simmer for 3-4 mins.
8. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves if you have any.Enjoy it goes well with anything rice ,roti ,nan, paratha....




Tuesday, 6 March 2012

A delicious platter of a refreshing lemon and herb marinated chicken roast






One of the things I love about cooking is that it’s creative – I’m mixing flavours, colours, things
that go well together on a plate. I discovered this recipe by mixing and matching the ingredients
roasted chicken are always dry so a little enhancement in the cooking technique made it supermoist
With its juices inside, and the sweet chilly sauce stir fried rice noodle counteracts that heartily.
Also the lemony aroma in the food and lots of coloured veggy look beautiful together.

I love putting a wet mess of ingredients into an oven and taking out an hour later.
I’ve discovered recently that I can smell when food is ready. I’ve got a nose for Food :).

~Recipe for  Refreshing Lemon and Herb Chicken Marinade


This chicken marinade has a very fresh and tasty zing to it.  It is a perfect chicken marinade
for those that are adverse to spicy dishes. Also, one of the most recommended chicken marinades
for the summer months.

Ingredients:

2 onion
3 teaspoons of oregano
1 spoon cornflour
3 teaspoons of thyme
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 cup of lemon juice
1/4 cup of oilve oil
2 whole chicken breasts, split in half

for stuffing

1)grated cheese any type (i have used cheddar)
2)finely chopped onion
3)lemon zest (skin of lemon) 1 tbsp

Method:

Rub the chicken with the cut half of the onion, then discard the onion.
Thoroughly mix the herbs,cornflour and garlic with the lemon juice and olive oil.
slit the chicken breast in such a way that a pocket is formed and stuff it with stuffing mixture
Coat the chicken in the marinade, making sure all areas are covered.
Marinate for at least 4 hours, up to a maximum of 48 hours.
cut a big square from an aluminium foil and place the chicken in the mid of it pour over little marinade
and place an onion ring on the fillet and cover with aluminium foil forming an envelope,The need of doing this is to keep the chicken moist
and full of flavour which otherwise burns away due to high heat of the oven
Bake in the oven at 200 degrees celsius/ 390 degrees fahrenheit for 30-40 mins.

Recipe for the sweet chilly sauce stir fried rice noodle coming soon ....


Monday, 5 March 2012

rice and dal chilla!


As a kid I always relished my grandma's recipe called as  dhuska in Jharkhand state in India.
she prepared it with a batter made up of basmati rice and chana dal soaked overnight and then deep frying them shaped as doughnuts served with tomato chutney.I always prepare them but despite frying I prefer to make chillas out of them on nonstick pain with a dash of olive oil ....(I always take Extra care to cut the calories however possible)...I admit its less gud as hers...but its pleasing to tuck in the same flavors.

Recipes as following:-

Ingredients
1) 2 cups basmati rice and 1 cup chana dal soaked overnight
2)1 onion chopped very fine
3)2-3 spring onions chopped very fine
4)green chilies2- chopped  
5)coriander leaves(optional)
6) salt and pepper

Method

1) Grind together the soaked rice and dal into smooth batter with a consistency like dosa batter(add water if needed)
2)Mix in all the ingredients no2 to no6 
3) heat a non stick griddle or Pan and add dash of olive oil pour the batter and Spread the mix on pan in circular motion to prepare thin chillas
Cook on both the sides, I like it little crispier



mixed veg brown rice pulao!


BROWN RICE VEGETABLE PULAV 


Ingredients 

Brown rice 1½ cups 
Green peas, shelled ½ cup 
Carrots, small dices 2 medium 
French beans, chopped 10-12 
Cauliflower or broccoli, florets ¼ medium 
corn kernels-2 tbsp
Bay leaf 1 
Cloves 2-3 
Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon 
Cinnamon 1-inch stick 
Salt to taste 
Green chillies, slit 2 


METHOD 


1. Soak brown rice in four to four cups of water for one hour. Drain and set aside. 

2. Heat a deep pan, add bay leaf, cloves, cumin seeds and cinnamon. Add drained rice and salt and sauté for one to two minutes. Add three and three quarter cups of water. Bring to a boil. 

3. Add green peas, carrots, French beans, cauliflower, and green chillies. Stir and mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook till done. 

4. Serve hot. 



veg quassidilla



A quesadilla is basically a Mexican-style stuffed pancake,like a toasted sandwich, made with two tortillas sandwiched together with a cheese-based filling. They are warmed through and served with guacamole and sour cream. 
They are one of my favourite things to eat at office ....'ON NO NONVEG DAYS' though it has non-veg version too.
After watching a cookery show 'Mexican food made simple' on foodnetwork I realized its so simple to make recipe and one dish meal...with a cooking time of less than 10-20mins you are all set to tuck in a wonderful meal.Combined with the crunch of sauteed vegetable and cheese filling, I was quite pleased with the end result my Taste bud( which is tuff to satisfy!!) and top of that my husband and the little relished it. I am happy that there is one more healthy recipe loaded with a lot of vegetables to add to my blog.

Just give it a try !! 
Here comes the recipe...


Ingredients:-

1)readymade whole flour tortilla
2)green peas-1/2 cup
3)green beans and capsicum-cut in very small pcs- half cup
4)finely sliced carrots-1/2 cup
5)sweet corn kernels-1/2 cup
6)finely chopped 1 onion
7)1/2 cup canned tomatoes /2-3 finely chopped fresh tomatoes
5)grated paneer/any cheese(shredded cheddar or mozarella) of ur choice.
6)tomato ketchup-2 tsp
7)salt and pepper



Method:-

1)Heat olive oil/veg oil in a wok and add onions,when it turns translucent add all the vegetables one by one 
2)after sauting for 2-3 mins add chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce,salt and pepper.
3)turn the heat off and add the paneer or cheese or both :)
4)take the tortillas and fill half of it with the filling and flap over it the the other hal and press gently 
5)Pre-heat a griddle and on medium heat roast both sides of the quesadilla brownish. flipping over to toast both sides.
 Ensure that you cook it over medium heat, you want the cheese to melt inside. Drizzle some oil if you want while frying the quesadilla
6)serve with chhese dip spreading on the top..and Enjoy!!