Aloo Mutter Kurma with Soya Chunk Pulao

It was a weak of vegetarian dishes at home and whenever you need some yummy vegetarian curries you cannot forget the king of spuds...Mr. Potato.

I curry i made i.e potatoes with peas has a million ways in which it can be made. This is one of them. And I served it with super delicious protein rich Soya Chunk Pulao.

For both these dishes I have one more variation. Try them too

Aloo Mutter Kurma (Potato and Peas curry)

Aloo Mutter Kurma

Ingredients:

1. 1 cup frozen peas thawed
2. 2 medium large potatoes peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
3. 1/2 tablespoon oil
4. 1 medium small onion sliced
5. 1/2 cup plain yogurt
6. 1/2 teaspoon each of chilly powder, turmeric, coriander, ginger-garlic paste
7. 3/4-1 teaspoon salt depending on taste

In a pressure cooker add the oil and let it heat. Add salt, chiili powder, coriander and yogort to thepotatoes and mix well and set aside.   Add the onions and fry till they become brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and fry for 30 seconds. Add the potatoes and stir well. Add 1/4 cup water and cook for 2 whistles. Let all the steam escape, open the cooker and add the peas. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the gravy becomes thick as per your liking. Serve with roti or white rice or any variation of rice Dishes

Soya Chunk Pulao (Rice with Soya Chunks)

Ingredients:

1. 1 cups soya chunks
2. 11/2 cups basmati rice washed
3. 1 tablespoon oil
4. 1 medium onion sliced thin
5. 1 inch cinnamon stick
6. 1 bay leaf
7. 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste

In a microwave safe bowl heat 2 cups water for 1 minute. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and add stir. Add soya chunks and set aside for 15-20 minutes. Squeeze as much water as possible and cut the soya chunks if they are too big.

In a heavy bottomed pan add the oil and fry the cinnamon and bay leaf for 30 seconds. Add onions and fry till they become dark brown. Add ginger garlic paste and for for 30 seconds. Add the squeezed soya chunks and fry for 5 minutes. Add 31/2-4 cups water and bring to a rolling boil. Add washed rice and reduce heat to medium low and cook for 15-20 minutes until the rice is done. Sprinkle with lemon juice if desired and serve hot hot

Ground lamb with Potato and Peas

Soya Chunk Pilaf

Mixed veg curry for poori

After along time I made poori but this time I made it using the pillsbury mixed grain wheat flour. And frankly I expected them to come out hard and not so good. But they turned out nice and all airy

I made a mixed vegetable curry to go with it instead of the regular aloo Chana , all yummy and nutritious

Mixed vegetable curry

Mixed Veg curry for Poori

Ingredients
1. 1 large potato cut into 1 inch cubes
2. 1 large carrot cut into cubes
3. Half bunch or about 2 cups packed fresh spinach
4. 1/2 cup peas
5. 1/2 cup chopped onions
6.1 tablespoon oil
7.1/2 teaspoon each of cumin, chilly powder, turmeric, ginger garlic paste
8. 3/4 teaspoon salt

In a pan heat the oil and add cumin and fry till they start spluttering. Add onions and fry till they start turning brown. Add ginger garlic paste and fry for a minute. Add the rest of the ingredients stir to combine cover and cook for 10 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water and simmer for 5 more minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve with roti or poori