Day 1 - 1st jan 2021

 After a very long time started blogging, have been busy with my MBBS program! Now as a new year resolution thought of writing a food journal. 

Lunch

For lunch I have prepared Paneer tikka masala and Chapati (Multigrain atta)

Paneer Tikka Masala

Take 200gr paneer (indian cheese) and cut into cubes. In a wok add oil and when it is warm add chopped onions (1 medium size) and green chilli (1 sliced). Once onions cooked add thinly sliced tomatoes ( 2 medium sized). Cook them with lid on for about 5 min or till the mixture cooked well. Now add the paneer tikka masala (prepare according to the brand of masala you buy) and thinly sliced green capsicum (1/2 capsicum). Cook for another 5 min and then add paneer cubes, 1 cup water and Dried fenugreek leaves/ kasoori methi (1 tsp, crush between palms). In medium flame cook for another 5 min and serve hot with roti.

Snack

For evening snack I have prepared Sweetcorn- Mozzarella Quesadilla.

Sweetcorn - Mozzarella Quesadilla

Take 2 corn tortillas, on a tava/ hotplate set one tortilla and top it with finely chopped onions, jalapeños, sweet corn and shredded mozzarella according to your preference. Season with salt and pepper and also add ketchup. Put another tortilla and do like a sandwich. Carefully flip over the quesadilla and cook it become crispy! Enjoy it hot!

Dinner

For dinner I have prepared south-indian style simple Rava Upma.

Rava Upma/ Semolina Upma

In deep pan add oil (2 tbsp) and when it is warm add mustard seeds (1-2 tsp) and urad dal (1 tbsp). Once mustard seeds splutter and urad dal turn into red add crushed cashew nuts and finely chopped green chilli (1 small).  Add a few curry leaves, once they splutter add 3 cups of water, once water starts to boil add 1 cup of semolina / rava and salt (according to taste). Take care while adding the rava as they may form lump, so keep addling rava in slow and keep on stirring. Cook it till rava is cooked. Sprinkle with chopped coriander leaves and enjoy hot!