MAGGI Bhuna Masala DAL LAZEEZ , BHUNA ALOO , ZAIKEDAAR CHICKEN , MATAR PANEER

DAL LAZEEZ

The best thing about this easy to cook dal is its simplicity. Try it.

PREPARATION TIME : 5 mins
COOKING TIME : 15 mins
SERVES : 4

INGREDIENTS

MAGGI Bhuna Masala (for Vegetables & Dal)- 1 pack

Arhar Dal- 200 g

Water- 5 cups (750 ml)

Turmeric powder- ½ tsp

Oil - 1 tbsp

Cumin seeds- ½ tsp

Dry red chillies- 2

Garlic, finely chopped- 1 tsp

Red chilli powder- ½ tsp

Coriander leaves, chopped- 3 tbsp

METHOD

1. Wash and pressure cook the dal with water and turmeric powder.

2. Heat oil in a karahi, add the cumin seeds and when they crackle add dry red chillies and garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.

3. Add the MAGGI Bhuna Masala and fry for a minute, add the red chilli powder and fry for another minute.

4. Add the cooked dal and simmer on low flame for 5 minutes .

5. Serve hot, garnished with coriander leaves .

BHUNA ALOO

Potatoes fried with masala, the Indian way. Too good to refuse a second helping.

PREPARATION TIME : 10 mins
COOKING TIME : 25 mins
SERVES : 4

INGREDIENTS

MAGGI Bhuna Masala (for Vegetables & Dal) -1 pack

Baby Potatoes -750 g

Oil -2 tbsp

Turmeric powder -½ tsp

Red chilli powder -½ tsp

Salt -To taste

Coriander leaves, chopped -3 tbsp

METHOD

1. Wash the potatoes well, boil and peel when cool.

2. Heat the oil (use mustard oil, refined sunflower oil/any other oil as is commonly used in your region) in a karahi, add the boiled and peeled potatoes and stir fry for about 10 minutes. Add the turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt and fry for 2-3 minutes.

3. Add the Bhuna Masala and continue to stir fry for another 5 minutes. Then add 2 tbsps of coriander leaves and fry the potatoes till well coated with the masala (2-3 minutes).

4. Serve hot, garnished with the remaining 1 tbsp of coriander leaves.

ZAIKEDAAR CHICKEN

A spicy chicken dish that can be cooked in a jiffy. Remember it will vanish even faster.

PREPARATION TIME : 10 mins
COOKING TIME : 15 mins
SERVES : 4

INGREDIENTS

MAGGI Bhuna Masala (for Gravy Dishes) -1 pack

NESTLÉ Fresh ?n? Natural Dahi -2/3 cup, beaten

Green cardamom -3 pieces

Cinnamon -1? piece

Cloves -5 pieces

Coriander powder -1 tbsp

Red chilli powder -1 tsp

Turmeric powder -½ tsp

Chicken -750 g

Water -2 cups (300 ml)

Coriander leaves -3tbsp

METHOD

1. In a pressure cooker, pour MAGGI Bhuna Masala and fry for a minute. Add whole spices & continue to sauté for 2 minutes.

2. Add coriander powder, red chilli powder & turmeric powder and fry for another 2 minutes.

3. Add chicken pieces, sauté for 5-10 minutes.

4. Add beaten dahi and mix well. Add water and cook on high flame till 1st whistle. Then cook for 5 minutes on low flame.

5. Garnish with coriander leaves.

6. Serve hot.

MATAR PANEER

A universally loved Indian curry dish that is surprisingly easy to prepare.

PREPARATION TIME : 10 mins
COOKING TIME : 15 mins
SERVES : 4

INGREDIENTS

MAGGI Bhuna Masala (for Gravy Dishes) -1 pack

Turmeric powder -½ tsp

Red chilli powder -½ tsp

Coriander powder -1 tsp

Peas -200 g, shelled

Paneer -300 g, cut into cubes

Water -2 cups ( 300 ml)

Salt -To taste

Coriander leaves, chopped -2 tbsp

METHOD

1. Put the MAGGI Bhuna Masala in a pressure cooker and stir fry for minute, add the turmeric powder, red chilli powder and coriander powder and fry for another minute.

2. Add the peas and sauté for 2-3 minutes and then add the paneer cubes, water and salt if required. Mix well, cover the cooker and cook for 2 minutes after the first whistle.

3. Serve hot garnished with coriander leaves.