Fagiolini alla Fiorentina (Beans with Fennel seeds)

Ingredients:

Olive oil - 1 and 1/2 tbsp
Beans - 1/2 cup
Yellow onion - 1 ( finely chopped)
Tomato - 1 ( remove the seeds and chop finely)
Salt - as per taste
Black pepper powder - 1 tsp
Fennel seeds - 1 and 1/2 tbsp

Procedure:

1. In a wok or pan take olive oil. Add chopped onions and fennel seeds. Fry for about 5 min or till the onions become translucent.
2. Add the tomatoes and fry for another 7 min.
3. Add beans and continue to fry for about 10 min.
4. Add salt and pepper powder. Stir well.
5. Switch off the stove and serve.

Onion Paratha

Ingredients:

Whole wheat flour ( Atta) - 2 cups
Salt - as per taste
Water - as required to form dough
Onions - 1 big ( diced very finely)
Green chillies - 2 ( chopped finely)
Cumin seeds - 1 tbsp
Dried red chilli powder - 1 and 1/2 tsp (optional)
Dry mango powder ( Amchoor) - 1 tbsp
Oil - as required

Procedure:

1. In a bowl mix wheat flour, little salt and water to form a firm yet soft dough. Cover it with damp cloth and let it stay still for about 30 min.
2. In another bowl mix finely chopped onions, chilli powder (optional) and green chillies along with dry mango powder and cumin seeds. Take care when adding salt as we have already added little salt in the dough.
3. Now take small bowls of dough, roll into small disks and fill it with the mixture that we have prepared in step 2.
4. Now roll the mixture filled dough into a disk with a rolling pin.
5. Heat the tawa or a flat pan. Once it is hot add the paratha to that. Once it start to change color apply little oil or ghee on both sides and fry for another 2 to 3 min.
6. Serve with Raita or any other Curry or Dal.

Mutter Paneer

Ingredients:

Paneer - 1 cup ( cut into cubes)
Peas - 1 and half cup ( I have used frozen)
Onions - 1 large(sliced thinly)
Tomato - 2 (cut into small pieces)
Cumin seeds - 1 tbsp
Oil - 1 and half tbsp
Green chillies - 4 ( cut into strips)
Salt - as per taste
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Garam Masala - 1 and half tbsp
Bay leaves- 3
Coriander powder - 1 tbsp
Cilantro leaves - for garnish

Procedure:

1. Take a microwave safe bowl add the sliced onions, bay leaves, cumin seeds, green chillies and oil. Mix them all and microwave high for 4 min.
2. Now add tomatoes and cook for 4 more min till every thing is cooked.
3. Add peas and microwave high again  for 5 min with lid on it.
4. Finally add Paneer cubes, coriander powder, garam masala and turmeric powder. Mix well and microwave for 5 min.
5. Garnish with cilantro and serve.