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Baked stuffed bati with Dal

  Stuffed Baked Bati Stuffed batis , also known as  Masala Bati , often feature a filling of spiced green peas or potatoes. I have used a Potato masala curry that we make for dosa. Ingredients Dough : 2 cups whole wheat flour (atta), 1/4 cup semolina (suji), 1/4 cup ghee, 1/2 tsp carom seeds (ajwain), and salt. Stuffing : leftover potato masala curry Instructions Make the Dough : Combine flour, suji, ghee, salt, and ajwain. Add water gradually to knead a  stiff dough . Let it rest for 20 minutes. Shape the Bati : Divide dough into small balls. Flatten a ball, place a spoonful of stuffing in the center, and seal the edges to form a round ball. Bake : Preheat your oven to  375°F (190°C)  or  180°C . Place batis on a tray and bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crusty. Ghee Soak : Remove from the oven,  lightly crack each bati, and dip completely into melted ghee for soaking an au This nutritious dal uses equal parts of five l...
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Artichoke Spinach dip






Hi,

Artichoke Spinach dip is one of a cheesy dips which is my personal favourite and usually loved by all. A creamy cheese base with the goodness of Spinach and artichokes,a bit of garlic and of course topped with cheese, baked until golden and bubbly.

First time we had this in Boston in a Restaurant and loved it....I hope you will love it too.A very easy recipe to make for a party or a gettogether or just to munch on with crackers/bread /tortilla chips on a boring day.


Firstly, Artichokes are thistles which is a family of flowering plants characterised by prickly leaves.The outside of the bulbs which is green is not meant to be eaten.Only the inside soft part ie the heart(which we usually get in a jar of store bought marinated artichokes ) is edible. Plus they are packed with nutrients and antioxidants.Rich in fiber,Vitamin C and K and folate.

Secondly Spinch,which does not need introduction,a leafy vegetable rich in iron, fiber, Vitamin A and E.

So this isnt just a casual cheese dip...but totally delicious, filled with some goodness of these vegetables. 

This recipe requires sour cream, mozarella cheese,cream cheese, Eggless Mayonnaise and marinated artichokes which are easily available in stores.

I have used all organic ,grassfed diary products...It can also be made vegan by choosing the alternative vegan options.Also I have used organic eggless Mayonnaise.You can make just a spinach dip if artichokes are not available.It tastes just delicious.It can be stored in the Refridgerator for 2 to 3 days if you are lucky enough to have some leftover to store.Just heat it in Oven for 2 minutes and relish again.

So without wasting time ,lets dig into the recipe.

INGREDIENTS:
Organic Cream Cheese 8 oz
Organic Sour cream 8 oz
Organic eggless Mayonnaise 1/2 cup
Organic grassfed Mozarella cheese 3/4 cup
Organic Parmesan cheese 3 tbsp
Spinach 1 bunch
Marinated Artichoke hearts 8 oz 
Garlic cloves 4
Oregano 1 tsp
Black pepper 1 tsp
Italian dried herbs 1 tsp
Red chilli flakes 1 tsp
Butter for greasing
Salt to taste

INSTRUCTION:
1.Preheat Oven at 375 degree farenhiet.

2.In a big mixing bowl,Add Mozarella cheese and finely chopped garlic.

3.Stir in sour cream ,Cream cheese and Mayonnaise.

4.Now add Grated Parmesan cheese,pepper powder, salt, oregano, Italian dried herbs ,red chilli flakes 

5.Add chopped spinach and marinated artichoke hearts.


6.Mix everthing thoroughly.

7.Grease a Baking dish/Baking glass jar with some butter.

8.Transfer the mixture to the baking dish.

9.Bake it in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.


10.Serve with your favourite crackers/crostini/toast and relish this cheesy tasty dip.

Hope you will love this recipe ,Please give me a feedback in the comments section.Subscribe to my blog for such tasty recipes.





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