Rava Cake Recipe in Pressure Cooker

Learn how to make sooji cake recipe in a pressure cooker. Semolina cake/ rava cake is simple eggless cake recipe which can be easily made without oven or an airfryer. This is a perfect tea time cake which is healthy and simple to make. Not much fuss involved.

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Below is the detailed recipe as well:

Ingredients:
Semolina/ Sooji/Rava - 1.5 cups (Fine sooji)
Curd - 1/2 curd
Milk - 3/4 cup
Sugar 3/4 cup
Oil/ Ghee/ Butter- 1/3 cup
Baking powder - 1/2 tsp
Baking soda - 1/3 tsp
Salt - a pinch
Tutti fruitti (dried pumpkin in flavours) - 2 tsp

Method:
1. In a bowl mix all ingredients together except baking powder, soda and tutti frutti. Allow the batter to rest for 15-20 min.
2. Meanwhile grease the baking dish with oil.
3. Prepare the pressure cooker. Boil 2 glasses of water and keep a stand in center.
4. After resting, add baking powder, baking soda and tutti frutti. Pour the batter into greased tin and tap to level the batter. On top sprinkle few tutti frutti.
5. Place the cake tin on stand in the pressure cooker. Ensure that the water is boiling before you place the tin. Remove the whistle and gasket from the cooker lid and cover the lid of the pressure cooker. Bake the cake on slow flame for 20 min. With help of toothprick, check if the cake is done. Once done, cool down the cake in the pressure cooker itself. Then remove from the pressure cooker.
6. Once completely cooled, loosen the edge of the cake with help of knife and flip over the cake on another plate.
7. Soft and moist rava/ sooji cake is ready to serve.

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Potato Smileys in Airfryer

Potato smiley is kids favorite snack recipe. Brings smile on every face...even my boy could not stop smiling :) 

Did little innovation by adding veggies, made OIL FREE way in my Air Fryer. 

Prepare smiley potato in bulk and FREEZE these whenever kids demand for it. 

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Below is the detailed recipe as well:

Ingredients:

Boiled and grated Potato - 3-4 

Cheese - 2 tbsp

Salt - As per taste

Corn Flour - 1 tbsp

Grated Carrot, Beans - 1/2 cup

Oregano - 1 tsp

Method:

1. Mix all ingredients together and make a dough. Add 1 tsp oil in the mixture itself. Leep the mixture in fridge for 15-20 min till the dough becomes firm.

2. Place the mixture on a greased plastic sheet. Roll the potato mixture with help of a rolling pin. The thickness should be approx. 1 cms thick. 

3. With help of a cutter or small glass cut out potato circles. Make eyes using straw and smile using spoon. Once all smileys are ready coat with oil.

4. Air fry all potato smiley at 180 degrees for 10 min till it become crisp and brown. 

5. Balance potato smileys can be stored in freezer. Frozen smileys will be ready to use whenever desired. 

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Crispy Corns Kernels | Snack Recipe

We usually make Buttered American corns as the easiest corn recipe. Here is another corns innovation...Crispy corn kernels. Crispy corns fry is a simple and crisp snack recipe which is easy to cook. This dish can be served as breakfast or even a party starter. A treat for all corn lovers...especially kids.

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Below is the detailed recipe as well:

Ingredients:
Corns Kernels - 2 cups
Rice Flour- 2 tsp
Salt, Black Pepper - As per taste
Sliced onions, capsicum - 1/2 cup
Vinegar -1 tsp
Soya sauce - 1 tsp
Butter - 1/2 tsp

Method:
1. Drain extra water from the corn kernels. In a bowl add salt, black pepper, rice flour and mix together. Rest the mixture for 1 min.
2. Shallow fry or deep fry the corn kernels. Be careful while frying as corns might pop up in between. You can even cover the lid of the pan. Shallow fry for 5-7 min till the corns get crisp. Transfer the corns on a tissue paper.
3. For stir fry, melt  butter in same pan and saute onions and capsicums and add crispy corns. Cook for 5 min and hot crispy corn kernels are ready to serve.

Note - Additionally Corn flour can also be added for better coating.

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Methi Til Cutlets

Watch and learn healthy tikki/ cutlet recipe using methi (Fenugreek leaves) and Til (sesame seeds). This is an uncommon Indian airfryer recipe which is healthy, quick and tasty. 

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Below is the detailed recipe as well:

Ingredients:
Fenugreek Leaves (Methi) - 1 cup (Washed and chopped)
Gram Flour (Besan) - 1/2 cup
Sesame Seeds (White Til) - 2-3 tsp
Curd - 1 tsp
Salt. Red chili powder, Cumin seeds - As per taste

Method:
1. In a bowl mix all the ingredients together to prepare mixture for the cutlets. Add 1 tsp oil in the mixture.
2. Make small cutlets of desired shape and coat with sesame seeds.
3. Brush little oil on all the cutlets for glazing.
4. Cutlets can be deep fried but to make it healthy airfry these at 180 degrees for 10 min.
5. Serve hot with tomato ketchup. 

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Homemade Detox Tea for Weight Loss

Do check out this simple drink to loose weight. See how to prepare weight loss detox tea at home. It is an ayurvedic and healthy way to loose weight, without any side effects. Detox tea not only helps in reducing weight but also helps in flushing out toxins from the body.

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Below is the detailed recipe as well:

Ingredients:

Cumin seeds (Zeera) - 1/2 tsp

Fennel Seeds (Sauf) - 1/2 tsp

Coriander Seeds (Dhaniya) - 1/2 tsp

Carom Seeds (Ajwain) - 1/2 tsp

Method:

1. In a pan add all the ingredients and add one and half glass of water. Boil the water till the water reduces to one glass.

2.  Sieve the tea and consume one glass of this detox tea post dinner. The taste is also very nice. 

Note: Follow a low carb diet along with this tea. 

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Hash Brown Potatoes in Airfryer

Healthy Oil free hash browns at home. A perfectly delicious savory hash browns. This is a simple airfryer recipe which is the most popular snack/ breakfast. Golden in color, these oil free hash browns turn out very crispy.  Hash browns is a popular fast food which kids enjoys the most, so it can be served as a snack or even in breakfast /lunch box to school. 

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Below is the detailed recipe as well:

4-5 Servings

50-60  minutes Preparation Time

15- 20 minutes in Airfryer

Ingredients:

Boiled and grated Potatoes - 6-7 

Refined flour - 2 tbsp

Rice Flour - 2 tbsp

Salt, Paprika, Ginger powder, Black Pepper - As per taste

Butter - 1 tsp

Method:

1. Wash the shredded potatoes in clean water and soak in ice cold water for 15-20 min to remove  extra starch from potatoes. 

2. Sieve out extra water from the potatoes and pat dry on muslin cloth. Squeeze out all excess water by twisting the muslin cloth. 

3. In a non-stick pan/kadai, heat butter and saute shredded potatoes till cooked slightly. Over cooking should be avoided. Retain the shape of the potatoes and cook for 5 min till soft. 

4. Cool down the potatoes and transfer the potatoes into big bowl. Add all flours and seasonings and prepare a nice dough.  Add little oil in dough and mix again. 

5. Spread the dough on butter paper or plastic sheet. Give a the shape of hash browns as desired. Once ready refrigerate for 30 min till the material becomes firm. 

6. Give a coating of oil on top of potato material. Cut the material into desired shape. 

7. Once cut, transfer all pcs into preheated airfryer. Air fry at 180 degrees for 15 min. Alternatively hash browns can be deep fried or pan fried as well. 

8. Once done, the hash brown will be crisp golden. Serve hot with tomato ketchup.    

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Chatpata Veg Canapes | Monaco Bites

Looking for a quick snack recipe for unexpected quests!! Try out these vegetarian snack recipe made using monaco biscuits or use any crackers to make this recipe. Chatpata veg canapes is sure to win all hearts. This is quick snack recipe especially for kids. 

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Below is the detailed recipe as well:

Ingredients:

Monaco biscuits/ Salted Crakers - 10-12 pcs

Boiled and chopped potatoes - 1/2 cup

Split Urad dal - 1 tbsp

Coriander chutney - 1 tbsp 

Salt, Red chili powder, Chaat masala, Cumin seeds powder - 1/2 tsp each

Cheese dip - As required

Method:

1. Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan, splutter cumin seeds, urad dal. Add potato and add all seasoning. Saute for 1 min. Cool down the topping.

2. Assemble the cracker, first put cheese dip, place chatpata potato and finally top with coriander  chutney. 

3. Prepare all the canapes in similar manner and serve immediately. 

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Cinnamon Fennel Seeds Drink | Weight Loss Recipe

Cinnamon and fennel seed drink is a easy and effective way to loose weight and body fat. The combination of Cinnamon drink and fennel seeds water reduce unwanted added weight from your body. This is an effective and simple weight loss recipe which helps to shed extra kilos. This is detox drink recipe. 

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Below is the detailed recipe as well:

Ingredients:

Cinnamon stick (Dalchini) - 1 inch pcs

Fennel Seeds (Sauf) - 1 tsp

Method:

1. In a pan take 2 glasses of water. Add cinnamon and fennel seeds. Soak it overnight.

2. In morning drink the colour of the water will change. Heat it slightly and sieve it. Drink these 2 glasses of water empty stomach, first thing in the morning. After 1.5 hrs, have breakfast. 

3. Consume this drink everyday for atleast 1 week and take a break thereafter. Repeat after 15-20 days. 

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Rava Dhokla | Semolina Dhokla

Rava dhokla is a healthy breakfast recipe/ snack recipe. Simple to make and healthy to eat. Learn how to make this soft and spongy dhokla recipe and enjoy with your loved ones. Rava or semolina dhokla is steamed, soft and fluffy light breakfast recipe which is instant and takes no time to prepare. 

Here is the video recipe for easy reference:

Below is the detailed recipe as well:

Ingredients:

Suji/ Rava/ Semolina - 1 cup 

Curd/ Yogurt - 1 cup

Eno/ Fruit salt - 1 sachet/ 1 tsp

Green chili - 1-2 pcs

Mustard seeds / Rai - 1 tsp

Sesame seeds/ White til - 1 tsp

Salt - 1 tsp

Oil - 1 tsp

Method:

1. In a bowl, add semolina, curd, salt and oil. Add little water to adjust the consistency of the batter. The batter should neither be too thick nor too thin. (just like pakora batter) 

2. Cover the bowl, and keep aside for 20-30 min. 

3. Add fruit salt in batter and do not beat too much else the air bubbles will escape. Transfer the batter into a greased pan. shake the pan to even out the batter. 

4. Simultaneously keep water for boiling in a cooker or a steamer. Place a small plate at base in cooker. Place the batter pan on top and cover the cooker/steamer. Steam for 15 min on medium flame. 

5. After 15 min, switch off the flame. Then remove the pan from the steamer. Cool at room temperature. 

6. Tranfer the rava dhokla onto another plate by loosening the edges with help of knife. 

7. Prepare tempering bu heating 1 tsp oil in a pan, splutter mustard seeds, sesame seeds and green chili. Pour on top of rava dhokla. Garnish with fresh chopped coriander and cut into pcs. 

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