Navratri 2022: Make and enjoy these unique sweet and savoury recipes

Navratri begins today and over the next nine days many different Indian communities will be fasting and feasting but only food that can be eaten during this time due to various restrictions during the period If you have been wanting to try out something new there are a lot of dishes that can be made and enjoyed by replacing the usual ingredients with their alternativesSinghade ke ate ki kadhi amp Rajgira ki Poori recipe by Chef Rajeev Kumar Executive Sous Chef The Westin GoaSinghade ke ate ki kadhiIngredientsPlain yoghurt 12 cupSinghare ka atta 1 tbspRed chili powder 12 tspRock salt sendha namak to taste Sugar one pinchWater 1 cupCilantro or coriander leaves chopped finely 1 tbspnFor temperingOil or ghee 1 tbspnCumin seeds 12 tspDried red chilies 1 noCurry leaves 67 noMethod1 Take yogurt singhade ka atta rock salt red chili powder and sugar in a bowl Whisk it really well until yogurt is smooth2 Now add water and whisk again to mix3 Take this mixture into a saucepan and turn the heat on medium Keep stirring very frequently until it comes to a simmer to avoid curdling And let it simmer for 58 minutes or until thickens4 At the end of the simmering process heat the oilghee in a small pan on medium heat Once hot add cumin seeds and let them sizzle a bit5 Then add dried red chili and curry leaves fry for 3040 seconds6 Immediately add this tempering to the simmering kadhi and mix well7 Lastly garnish with chopped cilantroIngredientsRajgira flour 1 cupPotatoes boiled and peeled 23 mediumGingergreen chilli paste 3 teaspoonsFresh coriander leaves chopped 1 tablespoonRock salt sendha namak to tasteGhee 2 tablespoons to deep fryMethod1 Grate potatoes into a bowl Add gingergreen chilli paste coriander leaves and rock salt and mix well Add rajgira flour little by little mix and knead into a stiff dough Add ghee and knead again Set aside for 1015 minutes2 Divide the dough into small equal portions and roll into balls Place each ball on a greased plastic sheet and gently pat into a puri3 Deepfry puris in hot oil one by one till puffed up and golden Drain on absorbent paperNavratra Special Recipes by Swapnadeep Mukherjee head chef The Metropolitan Hotel amp SpaNavratra Jeera CookiesIngredientsButterSugarKuttu AttaSalt SendhaCumin seedsMethod1 Mix cream butter and sugar together till light and fluffy2 Sieve kuttu flour and mix salt3 Lightly roast cumin seeds and add salt to the flour and mix4 Fold flour mix into creamed butter gradually Let it stand between 14 degree C for 60 minutes5 Preheat oven to 180 degree centigrade Roll cookie mix and cut into desired shape6 Bake at 180 degree centigrade for 1520 mins Enjoy them during your navratrasNavratra Pineapple CookiesIngredientsButter unsaltedSugarKuttu attaCandied pineapple choppedMethod1 Mix cream butter and sugar together till light and fluffy 2 Sieve kuttu flour3 Fold flour into creamed butter gradually add chopped pineapple Let it stand at 14 degree centigrade for 60 minutes4 Preheat oven to 180 degree centigrade Roll cookie mix and cut into desired shape5 Bake at 180 degree centigrade for 1520 mins EnjoyKiwi ki Barfi IngredientsFor Kiwi sauceRipened Kiwis peeled crushedfinely choppedSugarFor barfiChennaFull cream milkMilk powderCardamom powderSlivered almonds pistachios amp saffron strand to garnishSugarMethod1 In a heavy bottom pan combine kiwi and sugar Cook till it reaches the thick sauce consistency Take it off the stove and keep it aside2 In another pan combine full cream milk milk powder saffron and chenna and cook till it starts thickening stir intermittently to avoid burning3 Add cooked kiwi cardamom powder and sugar Cook till thickens and leaves the pan to form soft dough Take it off the heat4 Spread it on a greased thali tray or cake tin Allow it to cool completely till set Refrigerate Cut in desired shape amp garnishLauki ka Halwa IngredientsLauki Bottle gourdDesi GheeKhoya danedar Reduced milkGreen cardamoms powderAlmond choppedCashewnut choppedMethod1 Rinse peel and grate the lauki and remove the center portion Heat ghee in a heavy pan on medium flame2 Add the grated lauki in ghee and mix well Cook lauki on medium flame3 Continue stirring until the moisture evaporates Add sugar and saute till lauki halwa turns thick4 Add khoya and keep stirring to avoid burning Check consistency of the halwa as per your taste and switch off the flame Add nuts and cardamom powder mix well and serve hot or coldMelon and Mint Cold Soup IngredientsSugar MelonMintLemon juiceSendha SaltMethod1 Wash and peel melons and remove the seeds and pulp Cut dices and put in a blender and add mint leaves and blend to a puree2 Strain through a coarse strainer and add lemon juice and adjust the seasoning by adding salt Refrigerate and serve chilled in shot glass and enjoy Navratra special cold soupAlso Read Donrsquot know what to do with leftover food Mumbai chefs share easy ways to convert it into innovative dishesThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed 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