Moong misal

 I love misal. It’s perfect in rainy days and also great in days when you are lazy but crave spice. It satiates hunger pangs well and is versatile. I made this with moong. Try mixed sprouts or combinations of few lentils. I serve this with aloo tikki, bread or buns besides rice. There are lots of recipes  mine is simple yet delicious and easy  

Ingredients 

2 cups moong sprouts 

1 chopped onion 

1 cup tomato purée 

1 tbsp ginger garlic 

2 chopped green chilies 

1/2 tsp jeera 

1/2 tsp mustard seeds 

1/2 tsp methi seeds 

Hing 

2 tbsp oil 

1/4 cup coconut grated or flakes 

1/2 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp haldi 

1 tsp goda masala/ garam masala 

Salt 

Lemon juice 

Coriander leaves 

1 chopped potato( optional) 

Method 

1. Heat oil, add mustard, jeera and methi with hing. Let them crackle. 

2. Add garlic, ginger , green chilies and onions, sauté. 

3. Add all spices and coconut. Sauté for few mins. 

4. Add the tomato purée and cook for few mins. 

5. Add potatoes and sprouts. Adjust water and pressure cook for 10 mins. 

6. Release pressure, add coriander leaves and lemon juice. 

7. Serve hot with red raw onions and green chilies. 

Baked broccoli in tomato cream sauce

This is a 5 min recipe which is extremely tasty and can be eaten just the way it is or with a slice of bread! The crunchy broccoli added great flavor to the baked. Do not over bake or else broccoli would not taste well. It’s creamy without much need for cheese. I just added a tbsp on top for my satisfaction.  

Baked broccoli 

1 broccoli cut into florets 

1/2 cup ready made tomato sauce 

1 cup white sauce( I used tetra pack) 

Salt 

Chili flakes 

Garlic powder 

1 tbsp grated cheese. Add more if you like. 

1. Mix everything together and toss well. 

2. Put into a preheated oven and bake. 

3. Half way through mix the vegs around. 

4. Bake till golden brown on top. 

5. Serve hot! I just enjoyed it the way it was!