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Batata Vada using leftover Masala

If you have leftover potato Masala that you make for Masala  Dosa then don’t worry make this easy peasy instant Batata  .   Base:  1.5–2 cups Leftover potato masala Batter:  1 cup gram flour (besan), ¼ tsp turmeric, salt, a pinch of baking soda, and water. Optional Crunch:  Add 1–2 tbsp rice flour to the batter for a crunchy texture   Prep the Masala:  If the leftover masala is chunky, mash it slightly. If it lacks heat, add chopped green chilies, ginger garlic paste, or fresh coriander. 2. Shape:  Grease your hands with a little oil and roll the mixture into lemon sized balls  or slightly flattened patties. Mix the Batter:  Combine the batter ingredients, adding water gradually until it reaches a  thick, smooth flowing consistency  that can coat a spoon. Fry:  Heat 2 inches of oil in a pot. Dip each ball into the batter to  coat all sides , then carefully slide it into the hot oil. Finish:  Deep fry on...

Tortellini pasta with Broccoli and Basil Pesto (from scratch)

I love eating pasta ...who doesnt?I always wondered how are pastas made and can they be made with hands in our homes.?? And the answer is a big yes and So I will be sharing with you the steps to make a healthier eggless tortellini pasta without any authentic pasta maker or tools.Also there is no preservative which makes it way healthier than the storebought ones.Right?? You can make them in a large batch and freeze them ..Isnt it exciting...?? Lets see what shape it is....Tortellini is a ring shaped pasta originally from the Italian region of Emilia.They are also called belly button and strongly resemble wonton.These cute shaped pastas can be made either round shape or square shaped and  usually filled with a plain cheese filling /spinach cheese/herbed cheese whatever you choose. So this recipe includes making the dough, preparing a cheese filling,shaping ...

Farfalle pasta with Asparagus and mushroom in Marinara sauce( made from scratch)

Hi, Pasta is one of the Italian delicacy loved all around the world. This is a pure comfort food.I love pasta not the packaged one but handmade from scratch. It looks hard to make it from scratch but actually It is very easy once you start making it.With very less ingredients you can make many types of pastas of various shapes ,even without any pasta maker or authentic pasta making equipments. I will be sharing how to make Farfalle / bowtie/ butterfly pasta without any machine/ equipment using just a rolling pin and a fork.Isnt it interesting?? This Italian inspired recipe features bow tie shaped pasta smothered with Marinara sauce along with asparagus, onion and mushroom. You can alternate with any veggies you have in hand. Lets dig in the recipe INGREDIENTS: For the pasta dough Semolina Flour 1 1/2 cup Water as required to knead a stiff dough Salt Italian Herbs 1 tsp (optional) For the Sauce Butter 1 tbsp Garlic cloves 2 Tomato 1 Mushrooms 5 to 8 Parmesan chee...