Cooking With Satyajeet

  Every Tea Lover in India has their own version of masala tea. Using a premade spice mix is also a very popular rand easy way to make masala tea.  Ingredients and Proportions: The general ingredients are as follows: Fennel Seeds - 1 Tbsp Green Cardamom - 1 Tsp  Black Pepper - 1 Tsp Cinnamon Sticks -1 inch stick Cloves - 5 pieces Dried Ginger - 2 inch Piece Saffron - 1 inch Salt - 1 pinch Tea Masala is made in two major variations that one for winter & one summer. I will tell you what to change in each version at the end but first lets play taste maker !! Procedure: The procedure after calculating & collecting all of the above ingredients in required mentioned proportions is quite simple. We have to dry roast the ingredients in a pan just enough to relieve them of their moisture. Dry roasting also helps in releasing the flavorful essential oils in the spices and makes them easy to grind. Try not to over roast the ingredients as this depletes the essential oils in them and you w

  Paav Bhaji is that food which takes the flavors of Mumbai to the world. It has many variations & Garnishes but essentially it is spicy gravy of mashed potatoes & vegetables cooked in butter. It is a bit funny that a dish so uniquely Indian has half the ingredients that the Portuguese brought with them from the Americas including the quintessential Paav which originates from the Portuguese word Pao for bread. This dish has some healthy versions cooked in homes across India but with a common ingredient that is none other than the heart of it all, the Paav Bhaji Masala. I always recommend getting the choicest whole spices from your trusted market and making all kinds of ground spices at home to ensure purity and desired taste. So lets learn how to make the Paav Bhaji Masala in under 15 minutes. Ingredients and Proportions: I perfected the recipe after numerous unsuccessful attempts. I wish to share my recipe with you today hoping the taste will make you go wow.  As I have mentio

     Originating from the state of Bihar, Litti, Bati or Bhawri is as famous all over India as Dhokla from Gujrat or Samosa from Punjab. Generally had with Chokha(A dish on its Own) Litti-Chokha comprises of a full meal with carbs in the form of wheat floor, proteins in the form of roasted Bengal gram floor & fat in the form of added Ghee on top.        Litti is also very popular in Eastern Uttar Pradesh & Jharkhand too. Given its humble origins & pocket friendly ingredients, Litti became the staple for the working class. And also given the fact that it can be made over a campfire with minimal ingredients and good its good shelf life, it became the go to food for travelers & wayfarers.         Traditionally Littis are made over a campfire, or in a makeshift oven fired with charcoal or Cow-dung Cakes. You wouldn't want to start a campfire in your kitchen just for the recipe, so we are going to make Littis in an air fryer today. We will also be making Chokha which is