Microwave Potato Yogurt Curry

Ingredients:

Potatoes - 250 gr
Tomatoes - 2 (cubed)
Oil - 2 tbsp
Bay leaves - 3
Green Cardamon - 4
Cinnamon stick - 2 inch piece (broken)
Garam Masala - 2 tbsp
Turmeric powder - 1 tbsp
Salt - as per taste
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbsp
Red chilli powder - 1 tbsp (or as per taste)
Dried shredded coconut - 1/4 cup
Yogurt - 1 cup
Green Chillies - 2 (chopped)
Cilantro - for garnish

Procedure:

1. In a microwave safe bowl add the cubed potatoes and microwave high for about 7 to 10 min or until the potatoes are cooked. Remove the skin and set them aside.
2. In the same bowl add oil along with cinnamon, cardamon and bay leaves. Microwave high for 5 min.
3. Add ginger garlic paste and green chillies, continue to cook for about 3 min.
4. Add tomatoes and microwave for 5 min.
5. Now add mashed potatoes with salt, turmeric powder and red chilli powder. Microwave for about 8 min or so.
6. Finally add garam masala, yogurt and coconut. Mix well. Cook for about 7 to 8 min.
7. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with rice, biryani or roti.

Spinach Corn Pilaf

Ingredients:

Basmati Rice - 1 and 1/2 cup
Spinach - 1 cup (chopped)
Sweet corn kennels - 1 cup
Green chillies - 2
Ginger - 1 inch piece (finely chopped)
Garlic - 7 cloves (finely chopped)
Cumin seeds - 1 tbsp
Oil - 2 tbsp
Bay leaves - 3
Green Cardamon - 3
Onion (medium) - 2 (sliced thinly)
Black pepper powder - 1 and 1/2 tsp
Red chilli powder - 1 tsp ( or as per taste)
Salt - as per taste

Procedure:

1. Soak the rice for about 20 min.
2. Mean while in a wok take the oil. Once it is hot add cumin seeds, bay leaves and cardamon. Fry for 2 min or so.
3. Add the green chillies, ginger and garlic. Sauté them till they change the color to brown. But don't burn them.
4. Now add onions and fry till they become translucent. And then add spinach and corn. Mix well and continue to cook for 5 min.
5. Now add rice and mix them all together. Fry them for about 6 min.
6. Add 3 cups (approximate) of water and bring to boil. Once it starts to boil simmer and cover with a lid and continue to cook. It may take up to 12 to 15 min.
7. Add salt, chilli powder and pepper powder and mix well. Serve hot.

Tip: You can  garnish with Cilantro leaves or fried onions.