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 ...

  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 ha...

     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 Litt...

       Dhokla is the quintessential Gujrati dish which is a sort of Mascot for the Gujrati Culture Worldwide. It can be a breakfast or snacking dish made from either fermented Rice or Gram Floor. It has been a part of the Gujrati Cuisine for at least 500 years.      Traditionally dhokla was made from rice floor & Khaman or simply Khaman Dhokla can be made from Bengal Gram Floor.  The yellow colored Khaman has become so famous that it is regularly confused with the name Dhokla.  Here we shall be discussing the recipe for the Instant Khaman version. Authentic Khaman was prepared by fermenting the Gram Floor overnight and without using any soda. But since not everybody has the time for the preparation & prerequisites these days the instant Khaman has become the norm. Lets begin. Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ingredients: Bengal Gram Floor(Besan) - 1.5 Cups Water - 1.5 Cup Diced Ginger - 2 Tbsp Diced Green Chilies - 2 tbsp Curry L...

If you are afraid to order food in these times of a Pandemic, then you aren't alone. I suggest you should try this easy Stuffed Garlic Bread recipe which shall look and taste just the same way as you wood order in some leading pizza chains but a this being homemade without any chemicals this is a much much healthier options. Prep Time: 2.5 Hours Cook Time: 20 mins Ingredients: Butter - 75gms  All Purpose Floor (Maida) - 1cup Milk - 3/4 Cup Active Dry Yeast - 1 Tsp Sugar - 1 Tsp Salt - As required Herbs - Oregano & Chili Flakes atleast Garlic - 20 Cloves Cilantro - 1 cup (Coriander Leave will also do) Cheese - 2 Cubes (Processed Cheese) Procedure: The first step is to make Garlic Butter. Take 75gms butter a small glass bowl and melt it. Add 10 chopped garlic cloves. Then add mixed herbs and chopped cilantro. Keep the mixture aside for use later on in the recipe. Take 1/2 cup milk in a large glass bowl and warm it in a microwave for 30 sec. (You can also use pre-warmed milk) Add ...

If you haven't tried my Eggless Vanilla Sponge Cake Recipe then click here to go to the recipe. It also includes some basics of baking. After you get well versed with the basics, you can try this easy Basic Chocolate Cake which can be made from easily available ingredients and yes its Eggless too. Prep Time:  10 mins Cook Time:  30 mins Ingredients: Flavorless Oil - 1/3 Cup  Unsweetened Cocoa Powder - 1/4 Cup All Purpose Floor (Maida) - 1+1/2Cups Water - 1 Cup Powdered Sugar - 3/4 Cup Vanilla Essence - 1/4 Tsp Baking Powder - 1Tsp Vinegar - 1 Tsp  Salt - a pinch Procedure: Please make sure to follow the steps in the exact order otherwise the results may vary. Also make sure that there is less than 5% error in the measurement and try to keep the measurement exact.  Take large glass mixing bowl and sieve all the dry ingredients one by one including All Purpose Floor Cocoa Powder Baking Soda Salt Sieve and then double sieve to get an airy cake later...

Its said that Cooking is an art and Baking is just pure food science. I like to think of Bakers as food scientist due to very technical nature of the process and the exact measurements involved. Think of it like a chemistry class which reward you with deserts afterwards. Prep Time:  10 mins Cook Time:  30 mins Ingredients: Butter - 80gms = 1/4cup (Salted Butter or even flavorless oil will do) Condensed Milk - 150gms = 3/4 cup All Purpose Floor (Maida) - 1+1/4Cups = 125gms Milk - 1/2 Cup Sugar - 1/3 Cup = 5Tbsp Vanilla Essence - 1/4 Tsp Baking Powder - 1Tsp Baking Soda - a small pinch  Salt - a pinch Procedure: Please make sure to follow the steps in the exact order otherwise the results may vary. Also make sure that there is less than 5% error in the measurement and try to keep the measurement exact.  Take a large glass mixing bowl and melt the butter in it. Add the Condensed milk and whisk the mixture by hand whisker or a blender. This whisking proces...