Maa ki rasoi

Welcome to the new normal Spending 24X7 at home and eating a variety of snacks from the kitchen now seems routine Since a majority of us are working from home its even more tempting to get up and rummage through the fridge every 10 minutes Two mommies who have long been food bloggers come to the rescueBharati Mhatre a Navi Mumbai resident started the YouTube channel Simply Swadisht in May 2017 The Maharashtrian homemaker has been cooking for her joint family for 17 years They are all food critics including my two kids I get daily feedback One day when I thought my love for cooking had got serious I decided to start my own channel says Mhatre 38But unlike other home chefs Mhatre has stuck to sharing recipes from the Agri community an ethnic group native to Mumbai My family is always my priority And each member has a new demand every day My day begins with preparing snacks for each of them Finally in the afternoon post lunch I have about two hours to set up a tripod in the kitchen and film a recipe for my channel Because I am always on the go my recipes too are for people who dont have much time to spare They are easy and can be made in as less as 30 minutes she addsBharati Mhatre and Poonam RajhansMhatres YouTube channel has 625K subscribers with 900 followers on Instagram She uploads two new videos every weekJharkhandbased Poonam Rajhans too has been sharing quick and easy recipes on the Instagram page Mummy the connoisseur My daughter Pratidhee insisted that I start sharing all recipes on social media I told her I am doing what every other mother is doing out there for her family Whats the big deal But given that our friends and families had already been praising my cooking it only made sense to share some of my secrets with others I said okay laughs Rajhans 44While her daughter handles the page Rajhans is the one who makes the final dish look delectable after spending hours working on it I am an MBA and only started cooking after I got married Its not really rocket science some of my recipes can be made even by amateurs within 20 minutes she saysRajhans shares two of her favourite dishes aloo khas tikki and dalpuri Khas khas is widely used in Jharkhand and has nutritional value These tikkis are commonly prepared in our kitchens Similarly dalpuri is famous in Bihar Eating one puri keeps you going for hoursMhatre on the other hand recommends making rava coconut cake and sukka chicken curry Rava coconut cake is for those who want to devour an afternoon snack And can be made with basic ingredients on the shelf You dont even have to break quarantine norms for itFollow Simply Swadisht httpswwwinstagramcomsimplyswadishtchannelFollow Mummy the connoisseur httpswwwinstagramcompoonamrajhansDalpuriIngredients1 cup chana dal soaked overnight23 tsp coriander powder1 tsp red chilli powder1 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp cumin powderfrac12 tsp garam masala1 tsp fennel seeds coarsely groundfrac12 tsp aamchur1 tsp cumin seeds1 bay leaf1 black cardamom2 cups wheat flour23 tbsp oilButterghee for roasting the parathaSaltMethodPressure cook chana dal with one cup water bayleaf black cardamom and salt for two whistles Strain out the extra water Mash this a bit Take a kadhai add oil add cumin seeds Add coriander powder cumin powder turmeric powder red chilli powder Add this to mashed dal Add garam masala fennel powder and aamchur Check if the salt is right to taste Your stuffing is now ready To make the parathas make the dough and make small cups to add the filling Now roll this into parathas Add oil to the pan and roast the paratha on low flameAgri sukka chickenIngredients1 kg chicken2 bigsized onions2 tsp dry roasted coconut roast dry coconut directly on flame till the outer layer turns slightly dark Slice it and then grind30 crushed garlic cloves1 inch crushed ginger6 tsp Agri red chilli powder15 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp garam masala powder3 bay leave3 cardamom4 black peppercorn4 clovesOilSaltMethodMarinate chicken with 3 tsp red chilli powder 1 tsp turmeric powder and 1 tsp salt Rest it for 30 minutes Heat 4 to 5 tbsp oil add whole spices Add chopped onion and fry it till it becomes translucent Add crushed garlic and ginger Saute for few seconds Add 3 tsp red chilli powder and frac12 tsp turmeric powder Mix well Add marinated chicken Cover with lid and cook on low flame for 5 minutes Add garam masala powder and salt Mix and again cover with a lid and cook for 10 minutes Add ground coconut Cook for 5 more minutes Serve with rice and bhakriAloo khas tikkiIngredients4 medium sized boiled potato1 big sized onion2 tbsp cottage cheese1 inch grated ginger23 green chilliesChopped coriander1 tsp cumin powder1 tsp red chilli powder2 tsp coriander powder1 tsp chaat masalafrac12 tsp garam masala2 tbsp oil2 tbsp gheebutter for roasting1 tsp cumin seedsPinch of asafoetidaPinch of sugarSalt to tasteFor coating 2 tbsp bread crumbs and 23 tbsp poppy seedsMethodTake a pan and add oil Add cumin seeds and a pinch of asafoetida and onions Stir till the onions are golden brown Now add grated ginger and chopped green chillies After you roast this mixture for 23 minutes add coriander powder cumin powder red chilli powder and salt Saute this for 34 minutes Add mashed potatoes Mix it well and add cottage cheese garam masala chaat masala chopped coriander and pinch of sugar to it Add bread crumbs to bind all of this together Make tikkis out of it and roll them on poppy seeds Now add butterghee to the pan and roast the tikkis Serve with green chutney or ketchupRava coconut cakeIngredients1 cup semolina1 cup fresh grated coconut1 cup curd1 cup sugarfrac14 cup milk12 tsp baking soda12 tsp baking powderfrac12 tsp vanilla essenceSliced almondsGhee to grease tinMethodMix semolina coconut curd and sugar Let the mixture rest for 30 minutes Add milk for flowing batter Add baking powder baking soda and vanilla essence Add chopped nuts and mix well Grease cake tin with ghee Pour the batter and garnish with slice almonds Bake for 30 to 40 minutes on stove Preheat pot or deep pan for 10 minutes Place the tin on a metal stand Cover it and bake on low flame Once done cool it and demouldCatch up on all the latest Mumbai news crime news current affairs and a complete guide from food to things to do and events across Mumbai Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates MidDay is now on Telegram Click here to join our channel middayinfomedialtd and stay updated with the latest news