Pasta Frittata - Indo Italian Style

          Frittata is basically an Italian omelette with eggs, veggies, meat, herbs and other seasonings in it. So here is my version of an Indo-Italian style Frittata with eggs, Pasta, Indian spices and few mixed veggies thrown in. 

          This is a super quick dish when you are running out of time. It can be enjoyed for breakfast, as a snack or for lunch / dinner. You can also pack for a lunch box meal too. So check the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.

• 4 eggs
• 2 tbsp. cheese, grated
• 1/2 cup pasta, boiled al dente
• 1/2 cup chopped mixed veggies (carrot, peas, beans, red cabbage, etc.)
• 2 tbsp. oil
• 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
• pinch of asafoetida
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tsp. ginger, grated
• 1-2 green chilies, chopped
• 1 tsp. sesame seeds
• salt to taste
• 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp. coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp. cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
• 1 tsp. kasuri methi, crushed
• 1/2 tsp. red chili flakes
• 1 tsp. flaxseed
• 1 tbsp. fresh grated coconut
• 1 tsp. coriander leaves, chopped

          In a bowl, whisk together eggs, cheese, red chili flakes, kasuri methi and flaxseed. Keep aside. 

          Heat oil in a pan and temper with cumin seeds and asafoetida. Then add the onion, ginger and green chilies. Saute till light brown.

          Now add the chopped veggies, sesame seed and all the dry spices. Mix well and add some water. Cover and cook till the veggies turns soft.

          Spread the boiled pasta and then pour the egg mix over it. Cover and cook on a low flame till one side is done. 

          Carefully flip it over and cook the other side too. Transfer to a serving plate and cut as desired. Serve, garnished with fresh grated coconut and coriander leaves. 

                       Whisk eggs, cheese, red chili flakes, kasuri methi & flaxseed. 

                       Heat oil & temper with cumin seeds and asafoetida. 

                       Add onion, ginger & green chilies. Sauté till light brown.

                      Add chopped veggies, sesame seed & all dry spices. Mix well & add some
                      water. Cover & cook till the veggies turns soft.

                       Spread the boiled pasta.

                      Then pour the egg mix over it.

                      Cover & cook on low flame till one side is done. Flip & cook other side. 

                     Transfer to a serving plate and cut as desired. 

                            Serve, garnished with fresh grated coconut and coriander leaves. 

Mushroom Pizza

          Pizza is obviously the most loved and the best comfort food of all. It is enjoyed by all generations alike. So let me share an easy and a yummy homemade mushroom pizza which has no yeast and is made of whole wheat flour. 

          It is prepared in two ways - in a pan and oven baked. So get going and dish out this amazing snack and enjoy with your loved ones. With one bite of it there will be many expressions. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.

Pizza Dough - (Makes 2)

• 1 cup whole wheat flour (atta)
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 tbsp. yoghurt
• 1/2 tsp. sugar
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda
• pinch of red chili flakes 
• pinch of oregano

Instant Pizza Sauce - 

• 1/2 cup bottled tomato sauce
• 1/4 tsp. red chili flakes
• 1/4 tsp. oregano
• 1 tbsp. oil
• 2 cloves garlic, grated
• 1 tbsp. fried onion

Garnishing - 

• 1 tbsp. oil
• 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese or as needed
• 2 pinches of oregano
• 2 pinches of red chili flakes
• 2 tbsp. fresh rosemary herbs
• 5-6 mushrooms, sliced

          Pizza Dough - In a bowl mix together all the ingredients and knead into a dough with required quantity of water. Cover and keep aside for 15-20 minutes.

          Instant Pizza Sauce - In a small bowl mix together all the mentioned ingredients and keep aside.

           Pan Pizza - Divide the dough into 2 portions. Roll out one portion into a round disc and pierce with a fork all over.

          Heat a pan and brush with some oil. Gently place the rolled out dough and cook, covered on a very low flame for 2-3 minutes.

          Take the pan off the flame and flip it over. Now spread the pizza sauce and top it up with cheese, sliced mushroom, rosemary, chili flakes, oregano and a drizzle of 1 tsp. oil.

          Cover and cook on a low flame for 3-4 minutes or till the cheese melts. Switch off the flame and transfer to a serving plate. Cut as desired and enjoy.

          Baked Pizza -  Roll out the other portion into a round disc and pierce with a fork all over.  Spread the pizza sauce, followed by cheese, sliced mushroom, rosemary, chili flakes, oregano and a drizzle of 1 tsp. oil.

          Bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees C. for 15 minutes or till the cheese melts. Transfer to a serving plate, cut as desired and enjoy.

                     Pizza Dough - Mix all ingredients & knead a dough with some water. 
                     Cover & keep aside for 15-20 min.

                       Instant Pizza Sauce - In a small bowl mix together all the ingredients.

                        Roll out one portion into a round disc & pierce with a fork all over.

                       Heat pan & brush with some oil. Place rolled out dough & cook, covered 
                       on a very low flame for 2-3 minutes.

                       Take the pan off the flame & flip it over. Now spread the pizza sauce and

                       top it up with cheese, sliced mushroom, rosemary, chili flakes, oregano &

                       a drizzle of 1 tsp. oil.

                        Cover & cook on a low flame for 3-4 minutes or till the cheese melts. 

                        Switch off flame & transfer to a serving plate. Cut as desired & enjoy.

                        Alternatively, bake in preheated oven at 200 degrees C. for 15 minutes
                        or till cheese melts. 

                               Transfer to a serving plate, cut as desired and enjoy.

Garlic Bread

          Yummy and very easy to make, these garlic bread is a must try. So now prepare these pizza hut special garlic bread at home with few basic ingredients available in your kitchen and surprise your loved ones. They are ideal as tea-time snacks or appetizers with hummus. Choice is yours. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it. 

• 1 French Bread, cut into thick slices
• 80 gms. butter (room temperature)
• 2 tbsp. olive oil 
• 2-3 garlic cloves, grated
• 1/4 tsp. dried herbs
• 1-2 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped 
• 1/4 tsp. red chili flakes
• pinch of pepper powder

         Mix together all the ingredients (except bread) into a smooth paste. Spread the butter mix onto the sliced bread.

          Grill for 5-10 minutes or till it is evenly browned. Enjoy as a tea-time snack or as appetizers with tomato ketchup.
          

                      Mix together all the ingredients (except bread) into a smooth paste. 

Spread the butter mix onto the sliced bread.

                 Grill for 5-10 minutes till it is evenly browned.

     

                            Enjoy as a tea-time snack or as appetizers with tomato ketchup.

Spinach Fried Rice

          This is a wholesome one-pot meal in itself with the goodness of some power packed proteins and carbohydrates. Very easy and simple to make, any leftover rice can be easily turned into this tasty spinach fried rice. It is also an excellent lunch box meal and can be enjoyed with raita and papad. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it.

• 1 cup basmati rice, soaked for 30 minutes
• 1 tbsp. oil
• 1 tbsp. ghee
• 1" cinnamon stick
• 2-3 green cardamoms
• 4-5 cloves
• 1-2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp. cumin seeds
• 1-2 whole red chilies
• 1-2 onions, chopped
• 1 tsp. ginger, chopped
• 1 tsp. garlic, chopped
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp. coriander powder
• 1 tsp. cumin powder
• 1 tsp. garam masala powder
• 1 tsp. red chili flakes
• 2-3 bunches of spinach, chopped

          Pressure cook the rice in 1 & 1/2 cups water for 1 whistle. Spread on a plate to cool down. Heat the oil and ghee in a pan.

          Temper with the cumin seeds, red chilies, bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamoms and cloves. Sauté for a few seconds.

          Now add the onion, ginger and garlic. Continue to sauté till they turn slightly brown. Add all the dry spices (except salt) and sauté for a few seconds.

          Then add the chopped spinach, followed by salt and red chili flakes. Mix everything well and cook on a medium flame till dry.

          Add the cooked rice and combine well. Fry for 2-3 minutes. Switch off the flame and transfer to a serving plate. Serve with raita and papad.

                    Heat oil & ghee. Temper with cumin seeds, red chilies, bay leaves, cinnamon,                                    cardamoms & cloves. Sauté for a few seconds.

                             Add onion, ginger & garlic. Sauté till they turn slightly brown. 

                                Add all dry spices (except salt) & sauté for a few seconds.

                                Then add chopped spinach,

                                followed by salt & red chili flakes. 

                                 Mix well & cook on a  medium flame till dry.

                    Add cooked rice & mix well. Fry for 2-3 min. Transfer to a serving plate. 

                                 Serve with raita & papad.