Butter/Ghee - homemade method

Butter / Ghee Making process - 

Learn how to make butter /ghee at home with the below steps, most of you will definitely know, have complied for the newbies !

Steps-

1. Collecting Cream-
2. Boil the milk as usual, collect the cream formed on the milk in a container and store it in refrigerator. Keep doing this activity everyday till sufficient cream is collected.
3. After you have collected 2or 3 cups of cream, you can use it to make butter.
4. Collecting Butter/Butter milk-
5. In a mixer jar, or in a food processor add the cream, next add  1 cup of water. Turn on the mixer or food processor. Initially, the cream will begun to smoothen and you will get smooth whipped cream forming over the top in the jar. Continue the mixer, till the butter and the buttermilk gets separated. Collect the butter using the strainer in a vessel. Keep the buttermilk in the refrigerator.
6. Preparing Ghee 
7. Making the Ghee -  Next place the vessel with the butter on moderate heat, keep stirring let it simmer for 15-20 mins till you get the aroma of Ghee coming .Strain and store in a dry container.

Enjoy healthy ghee on your dosas, idlis or the butter on parathas.

The buttermilk is equally good for your healthy. 

Spice up the buttermilk and enjoy !

Butter

Ghee

Paneer Butter Masala

Paneer Butter Masala is a yummy and delicious North Indian Gravy that can be enjoyed with Indian Breads and rice. It is rich and creamy and tasty. One of the favourite restaurant vegetarian gravy, it is easy to prepare at home. Do try out!

Paneer Butter Masala

Prep Time -10 min

Cook Time-20 mins

Total Time-30 mins

Servings-4 

Ingredients

• Paneer cubes-1 cup
• Onions chopped-1/2 cup
• Cashew-5-8 
• Tomatoes pureed- 2-3
• Ginger garlic paste-1/2 tsp
• Chilli powder- 1 tsp
• Dhania jeera pwd-1tsp
• Garam Masala-1 tsp
• Kasuri methi- 1 tsp
• Cinnamon-small piece
• Cardamom-1 piece
• cloves-1 or 2
• Fresh cream- 2-3 tbsp
• Salt to taste
• Butter/Ghee- 2 tablespoons

Method

Heat butter in a pan. Add the dry spices and onion and cashew and fry well. Blend it in a blender. Next add butter, add the ginger-garlic paste and saute well. Next add chilli powder and fry for a minute. Add the pureed tomatoes and cook till oil separates. Next add the blended onion mix and stir well. Add water to make the gravy. Next add salt and paneer and cook for a minute. Finally add the fresh cream and simmer for 5-10 mins.Garnish with crushed kasuri methi. Serve hot with Indian Breads. Here I have made Wheat flour Lachha Paratha with Paneer Butter Masala Gravy.

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Butter Dosa

Butter Dosa

Dosa is the most favorite South Indian Breakfast recipe which is enjoyed by all of us.There are various versions.This one is the simple version.

Ingredients

• 1 cup urad dal
• 2 cups rice
• 1 /4 cup poha(avalakki)
• 1/2 tea spn methi(fenugreek) seeds
• Butter
• Salt

Method

Soak urad dal, methi seeds and rice overnight. 

Grind all together to a soft batter along with poha.

Keep it aside overnight. Add salt to batter.Heat tava and spread a thin dosa. Serve with a dollop of butter and chutney of your choice or Potato Sabzi.    

Potato Onion Palya/Sabzi (Masala Dosa)

Ingredients

2 potatoes

1/2 cup onion

5-6 green chillies chopped

1 tsp mustard
1/2 tsp chana dal
1/2 tsp urad dal
Hing-pinch

3-4 curry leaves

A pinch turmeric

Oil

Salt

Method:

Cook the potatoes in pressure cooker, peel and mash them.

Heat oil and add mustard seeds,chana dal,urad dal, When they start popping, add curry leaves, hing,green chillies, onion. Fry for few minutes.Add turmeric, salt and potatoes. Mix well.

Capsicum Sandwich 3

Capsicum Sandwich 3 is simple and easy to make. Enjoy as a quick snack or mini dinner.  

           Capsicum Curd Sandwich

Ingredients

• Dahi Capsicum Sabzi
• a few chopped coriander leaves
  
• Sandwich masala 
• 8 Bread slices 
• Butter
• Salt
• Green Chutney
• Ketchup

Method:

Take bread, apply butter and  green chutney, add the capsicum mix ,add some sandwich masala, cover with another chutney-butter spread bread. Place it on the tava. Add butter and toast it well till it becomes golden  brown.

Serve Capsicum Sandwich hot with chutney or ketchup. 

You can also add cheese to make it more tastier.

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Sweet Corn

Sweet Corn

 

Sweet Corn blended with butter and chaat masala is very simple and easy recipe, kids will enjoy it.

Ingredients

• Sweet Corn - 1 cup
• Butter - 1 tsp
• Chat Masala Powder - 1 tsp
• Salt - to taste

Method-

Boil water, add sweet corn, salt and let it cook for 10 mins.
Add butter, mix well and serve hot.

(Alternative-In case you have frozen corn, microwave
as per instructions and add butter and chaat masala)

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Spicy Corn

               Spicy Corn

Spicy Corn blended with butter and chaat masala and midly spiced is very simple and easy to prepare, kids will enjoy it. Perfect and easy evening snack recipe.

Ingredients

• Sweet Corn - 1 cup
• Butter - 1 tsp
• Chat Masala Powder - 1 tsp
• Salt - to taste
• Garam masala-1/2 tsp
• Chili pwd-1/2 tsp
• 1/2 cup tomato& onion finely chopped
• Coriander leaves-few chopped
• Lemon juice-1/2 tsp

Method-

Boil water, add sweet corn, salt and let it cook for 10 mins.
Add butter, spices, toss and mix well. Garnish with lemon juice and coriander leaves and  serve hot.

(Alternative-In case you have frozen corn, microwave
as per instructions and add butter and chaat masala)

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Benne Biscuit / Nankhatai biscuit

Benne Biscuit or Nankhatai or Butter cookies is an easy recipe which doesn't require too many ingredients. Benne is butter in Kannada. These cookies are normally available in Iyengar Bakeries. 

This is a perfect homemade biscuits for your kids as evening snack or as "just bites". Enjoy baking this delicious cookies aka ಬೆಣ್ಣೆ ಬಿಸ್ಕತ್ತು with your little ones. Do try it out. 

You can use homemade ghee or butter. 

Benne Biscuit / Nankhatai biscuit

Ingredients

1. 1 cup maida or wheat flour
2. 3/4 cup powdered sugar
3. Home made Ghee - 4 tbsp
4. Elachi/Cardamom pwd-1/2 tsp
5. Dry fruit powder-1 tsp
6. Salt-pinch
7. Baking powder-pinch (opt)

Method- In a bowl, take the flour, powdered sugar, dryfruit powder, elachi powder, salt and mix. Next add 4 tbsp of gheerepare small sized ball, press it and make it little flat. Preheat oven in convection mode for 10 minutes in 180cLine the tray with baking sheet. 
on a oven tray leaving gaps in between. 
Bake the cookies for 12-15 mins. Switch off , once cool remove from the tray. 



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Potato Sandwich

Potato Sandwich is simple and easy to make.Enjoy as a quick snack or mini dinner.

Prep Time: 20mins

Cook Time:15 Mins

Total time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Author: Smita

Ingredients

Potato Sandwich

• 2 cups boiled grated potatoes
• ½ onion – chopped finely
• 3-4  green chilies–chopped finely
• ½ tsp jeera
• ¼ tsp mustard
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• Pinch Hing
• Lemon juice
• a few chopped coriander leaves
• Sandwich masala or Chaat masala
• 8 Bread slices 
• Butter
• Salt
• Green Chutney
• Ketchup
• Tomato,onion,capsicum slices

Method:In a kadai,heat oil,add mustard seeds,cumin seeds,green chilies,curry leaves,hing, tumeric ,add mashed potatoes,salt,masala powders,lemon juice and coriander leaves mix well.Take bread,apply butter and  green chutney,smear the potato stuffing,top it up with the slices of vegetables,add some chaat masala,cover with another chutney-butter spread bread.Grill in toaster.Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.


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Capsicum Sandwich-2

Capsicum Sandwich-2 : eat it as snack or at picnics. Everyone loves it. Simple and easy. Simple lunch box recipe for kids.

Prep Time: 15mins

Cook Time:20 Mins

Total time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Author: Smita

Ingredients:

• Bread
• Butter 
• capsicum-finely chopped
• Pepper pwd for sprinkling
• salt
• italian seasoning

Green Chutney:

• 4-5 green chillies, chopped 
• Coriander leaves,Mint
• Fresh grated coconut -1/2 cup
• Roasted gram dal-hurikadle
• 1 tsp. tamarind paste
• Salt to taste

Method: Grind all the chutney ingredients to a smooth paste with little water. Keep aside.

Remove the edges of the bread slices, apply butter, apply green chutney, mix capsicum with salt, italian seasoning and add onto the bread. Add some pepper powder. Apply butter, chutney and on another bread slice,  place this on top layer. 

Toast it and Cut it in any shape and serve.


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Capsicum Tomato Sandwich

Capsicum Tomato Sandwich is simple and easy to make. Enjoy as a quick snack or mini dinner.

This Capsicum Tomato sandwich is a colorful and nutritious delight that brings together the crispness of fresh capsicum (bell peppers) and the juiciness of ripe tomatoes, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors. The vibrant combination not only makes the sandwich tastier but also packs a punch of vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber.

Prep Time: 15mins

Cook Time:20 Mins

Total time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Author: Smita

Capsicum Tomato Sandwich 

Ingredients

• 1 cup sliced capsicum
• 1 cup tomato chopped
• 3-4  green chilies–chopped finely
• ½ tsp jeera
• ¼ tsp mustard
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 
• 1-2 tsp italian seasoning
• a few chopped coriander leaves
• Sandwich masala 
• 8 Bread slices 
• Butter
• Salt
• Green Chutney
• Ketchup

Method:

In a kadai, heat oil, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, green chilies, curry leaves, hing, turmeric ,add tomatoes, capsicum and stir fry well ,once done add salt, coriander leaves and mix well. Take bread, apply butter and  green chutney, add the capsicum tomato mix ,add some sandwich masala, cover with another chutney-butter spread bread. Grill in toaster. Serve this Capsicum sandwich hot with chutney or ketchup. You can also add cheese to make it more tastier.


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Potato Toast

Potato Toast is a simple and easy snack recipe made from humble bread and potatoes. The butter and spices makes this very delicious and tasty. Kids will love it.

Ingredients 

• 

  Potato Toast

     Bread slices - 4 

•     Potato - 1 cup (boiled and mashed)

•     Green chillies - 1 finely chopped (opt)
  

•    Salt to taste

•    Chilli Powder - 1/2 tsp

•    Turmeric Powder - a pinch

•    Dhania-Jeera Powder - 1/2 tsp

•    Garam Masala Powder - 1/2 tsp

•    Butter 

Method-In a bowl add the boil potato and mash it well, next add the masala powders, salt ,chopped chillies and mix well. Next heat a tava, meanwhile apply butter one side of the bread and on the other side apply the mashed potato spread. Put on the tava, toast the buttered side first until golden brown. Flip over and add butter and roast the potato side till golden brown. Serve potato toast hot with ketchup and hot cup of tea/coffee.

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Menthya Soppina Akki Roti

Menthya Soppina Akki Roti is nutritious, wholesome blend of Methi (Fenugreek Leaves)  with rice flour making it a healthy breakfast delight. Enjoy this hot flavoured Roti with chutney and butter.

Ingredients 

Akki Hittu (Rice Flour)       2 cups 

Methi Leaves          1 bunch finely chopped

Coriander  leaves          handful chopped

Green chillies            4-5 finely chopped 
(in case you need it spicy)

Cumin seeds             1 tsp

oil                             2Tbsp

Salt                          to taste

Water                       as req
Curds                       2 tsp

Butter paper to make the rotti

Method 

 Mix rice flour with chopped and  washed methi leaves, add salt, chilies, cumin seeds. Add water and mix well add little curds. Cover and leave for some time.(Dough should be of medium softness not too hard or too soft.) Leave for some time. 





Take a tava, smear 1tsp of oil around, take the dough and spread around it add water to flatten on the tava.

Keep this on medium heat, add oil around the roti, cover, check if done. If you want more crispy leave it a little longer. Once done rotti it comes out easily from pan.

Enjoy hot with butter and chutney /pickle of your choice.

    Menthya Soppina Akki Roti

Check out !  This recipe was published in the newspaper. Link below

https://epaper.newindianexpress.com/2668915/The-New-Indian-Express-Bengaluru/12-MAY-2020#page/16

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Cucumber Sandwich

Cucumber Sandwich : eat it as snack or at picnics. Everyone loves it. Simple and easy. Simple lunch box recipe for kids.

Prep Time: 15mins

Cook Time:20 Mins

Total time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Author: Smita

Ingredients:

• Bread
• Butter 
• Cucumber slices
• Pepper pwd for sprinkling

Green Chutney:

• 4-5 green chilies, chopped 
• Coriander leaves, Mint leaves
• Fresh grated coconut -1/2 cup
• Roasted gram dal-hurikadle
• 1 tsp. tamarind paste
• Salt to taste

Method: Grind all the chutney ingredients to a smooth paste with little water. Keep aside.

Remove the edges of the bread slices, apply butter, green chutney, keep slices of cucumber evenly. Add some pepper powder. Apply butter, chutney and on another bread slice,  place this on top layer. Toast it. Cut it in any shape and serve Cucumber Sandwich with ketchup.


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Carrot Rave Rotti /Sooji Roti

Carrot Rave Rotti is nutritious , wholesome dish made from fresh carrot in Sooji making it a healthy delight. Enjoy this hot flavoured Rotti with chutney.

Whether you're looking to explore traditional South Indian flavors or simply want to try something new, Rave Rotti is a delightful dish that’s both wholesome and satisfying. With its crispy texture and savory ingredients, it’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. 

So gather your ingredients, follow the simple steps, and enjoy the warm, comforting goodness of this

Rave Rotti.

Ingredients 

Carrot Rave Rotti /Sooji Roti

Chiroti Rave/Sooji     1.5 cup 

 Carrot grated  -1 cup 

Coriander  leaves          handful chopped

Green chilies            4-5 finely chopped 
(in case you need it spicy)

Cumin seeds             2 tsp

oil                             2Tbsp

Salt                          to taste

Water                       as req
Curds                       2 tsp

Fresh Coconut shreds-1/4 cup

Butter paper-for making rottis

Method 

 Mix sooji with grated carrot, add salt, chilies, cumin seeds. Add water and mix well add little curds. Cover and leave for some time .(Dough should be of medium softness not too hard or too soft.) Next take a tava , smear  1tsp of oil around, take the dough and spread around it add water to flatten on the tava. 

Keep this on medium heat, add oil around the roti ,cover ,leave it for 1-2 mins, check if done. Once done, flip over.. If you want more crispy leave it a little longer. Once done rotti it comes out easily from pan. 

Enjoy hot with butter and chutney /pickle of your choice.

Don’t forget to get creative with your toppings and dips to enjoy the hot Rave rotti and elevate the experience even further. 

"Happy cooking!”

You can also use butter paper and make the rotti over it.  Place the paper on the tava and slowly remove the paper.. Follow the same process. This is a an easy and faster process.



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Potato Cheese Sandwich

Potato Cheese Sandwich is simple and easy to make. Enjoy as a quick snack or mini dinner.

Potato Cheese Sandwich

Prep Time: 20mins

Cook Time:10 Mins

Total time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Author: Smita

Ingredients

• 2 cups boiled grated potatoes
• Cheese slice-4
• 3-4  green chilies–chopped finely
• Sandwich masala or Chaat masala
• 8 Bread slices 
• Butter
• Salt
• Green Chutney
• Ketchup
• Tomato, onion, capsicum slices

Method: Prepare the potato stuffing, add salt, sandwich masala, chilies, mix well.

Take bread, apply butter and  green chutney, smear the potato stuffing, top it up with the slices of vegetables, add some chaat masala, cover with another chutney-butter spread bread. 

Grill in toaster. 

Serve this sandwich hot with chutney or ketchup.




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Paneer Capsicum Masala

Paneer Capsicum Masala is a yummy and delicious North Indian Gravy that can be enjoyed with Indian Breads and rice. It is rich and creamy and tasty. it is easy to prepare at home. Do try out! This is non onion version.

Paneer Capsicum Masala

Prep Time -10 min

Cook Time-20 mins

Total Time-30 mins

Servings-4 

Ingredients

• Paneer cubes-1 cup
• Capsicum-4 roasted and pureed
• Cashew-5-8 
• Tomatoes roasted and pureed- 2-3
• Ginger garlic paste-1/2 tsp
• Chilli powder- 1 tsp
• Dhania jeera pwd-1tsp
• Garam Masala-1 tsp
• Kasuri methi- 1 tsp
• Cinnamon-small piece
• Cardamom-1 piece
• cloves-1 or 2
• Fresh cream- 2-3 tbsp
• Salt to taste
• Butter - 2 tablespoons

Method

Heat butter in a pan. Add the dry spices and tomatoes, capsicum and cashew and fry well. Blend it in a blender. Next add butter, add the ginger-garlic paste and saute well. Next add chilli powder,garam masala and fry for a minute. Add the pureed mix and cook till oil separates.  Add water to make the gravy. Next add salt and paneer and cook for a minute. Finally add the fresh cream and simmer for 5-10 mins.Garnish with crushed kasuri methi. Serve hot with Indian Breads. You can add onion to give it extra taste.

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