Steak with brocolli mash and parsnip/carrot fries

#GA4#week4Key word: bakedBanana Cake is not only yummy and flavorful but has the goodness of bananas as well. Kids would always ask for something sweet over fruits why not serve them fruits in disguise like this. I have added some dark chocolate chips as well to increase the taste and add some texture. use your over ripe bananas for this recipe instead of throwing them away. This recipe is really easy and just takes 10 minutes or even less to prepare.

#2020favTo make Potato chips with New potatoes in the winter especially around this time of the year in Christmas and New Year was like a ritual when we were kids when there was no readily available potato chips like Lay, Uncle chips etc ...used to help granny and mom in leisure time and learn at the same time. The taste of Homemade chips is simply different from the commercial ones. What do you say ?The cooking time is the approx. time required to fry the potato slices made out of 1 kg Potatoes. Take big size potato because as it fries it reduces / shrinks in size. Don't slice it too thick or thin ...my slicer has the fixed appropriate thickness....I miss the old wooden slicer!!!I love to sprinkle Black Rock salt and black pepper powder only , you can use any of your favourite seasoning !!!

Easy and crunchy tea time snack which can get ready in just 30 minutes only.A healthy and crunchy way to eat your favourite fruit#GA4#week2

#ovenI used a convection microwave oven to bake the cookies, but you can surely use a regular oven keeping in mind that every oven has a different power setting, so cooking time may vary accordingly

#cookpadindiaThe name says it all by itself. There's nothing more to explain as such. The only thing is that you can use your favourite spices. I have used whatever I wished to. Olive Oil lends it a superb taste and texture too. It's way better than deep fried one's either store bought or homemade with lots of Oil. This is a much better option and is every bit a healthier one too. And the best part is that it can be done in a jiffy. Hassle free cooking is what I call this particular one. Happy Baking with Zee!

#cookpadindia#easy#innovativeA Green delight that goes well with just about anything and everything. This is my way of storing Kale whenever fresh Green Leafy Vegetables are available aplenty. Simple ingredients go into making these Chips and tastes so good too. And to top it all, it's a great one for both Lunch or Dinner or even a lovely Snacking option. It's also a lovely option for Lunchbox ideas with some Sandwiches and Salad.And it's easily done with bare minimum of pantry staples. Infact using it in Salads and Sandwiches would be equally great and will add a different look altogether as well as make it more flavourful and aromatic too. Kale (Leafy Greens) would definitely be a great option for a simple stir fry this Season as well. It can be a perfect choice for Breakfast and Lunchbox ideas. And also a great way to store them for a long time even after they vanish from the markets or are unavailable for consumption. Store them in airtight containers in the refrigerator and use upto two Months that is if at all it remains.Happy Cooking Folks!Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

#cookpadindia#Breakfast#BritishA flavoursome all time favourite appetizer. This is the simplest way of doing it in my way. You can use fillets of any Fish of your choice. I have used Basa Fillets here. Infact not only as a starter or an appetizer, it's my family's first option for an excellent Brunch. I serve them with their favourite Potato Chips.It's always a delight to have these on a rainy day. And making it from scratch gives me immense pleasure.Enjoy them with a hot cup of your hot beverage. There's nothing as comfortable as these on a rainy evening at Tea-time. Egg is optional here. You can very well skip that. It still tastes great. But I have added it because my family loves it that way.Enjoy Cooking with Zeen !Happy Monsoons!

For July Secret Cooking challenge I was paired with Lakshmi who blog here. Thank you to the gorgeous blogger Priya who has brought together this crazy mix of bloggers with love to experiment with ingredients.So basically this is an ingredient swap. Every month the interested people are paired and we exchange ingredients (only virtually)For the last month i got, Yam and tomatoes. I had never cooked with yam before except in undhiyo and there it is no brainer actually. I wanted to try something different. All google gave me was curry, roast, soup etc. However the sweet potato chips caught my fancy and I wanted to try this with my favorite flavors.I ordered sliced yam from Bigbasket.com and it was all a breeze then.

#ny2025#cookpadindia#newrecipeKale or Kale Leaves also called as Leaf Cabbage belongs to a group of Cabbage cultivars known for their edible Leaves. Kale is known as Karam Saag in India. With an umpteen number of nutritional goodness, this is definitely worth a try. It's rich in Vitamins A, C and K plus in Minerals like Iron and Calcium supporting Heart health, Digestion and Immune function. Kale provides more Calcium and Vitamin C per serving than Spinach.A person can consume Kale regularly as part of a balanced diet. However people with Kidney diseases and those who take Blood thinners should avoid this. Otherwise it's absolutely safe and healthy. It's a great option for a healthy Snacking.These Chips made in an Air Fryer are a perfect one on any given day. These are crisp and crunchy with a beautiful aroma. Try it for your loved ones and friends.Enjoy Healthy Cooking with Zeen!

This approach to fish and chips does not produce the prettiest version you can find! Each serving contains 360 calories (cp over 1,000 calories with shop bought!) but only provides½ a portion of over5aday. The really redeeming feature is that it is ready in less than 15 minutes and takes just 6 ingredients and so ranks as a Six2go meal. The fifteen minute deadline is made all the easier if you keep some WholeGrain breadcrumbs in the freezer.Counts as an Over5days recipe on the Pro52diet.

#rainbowweek7#cookpadindiaHomemade and purely desi. Nothing much added except Salt. These can be relished as a snack. It can go well with Rice and Sabzi at mealtimes. These can be relished at Chai time too. A perfect accompaniment to a variety of our choices. Here I have not followed any special precautions. The secret to good Potato Chips is the way you fry them. Do not over crowd the Kadai. Secondly keep stirring and changing sides at regular intervals. And thirdly drop the slices one by one and do not drop them all in one go. This is important to remember. No special efforts needed at all. Just slice and fry with simple tips given by me.Happy Frying People!Enjoy Cooking with Zee!

#ga24 #cooksnap#Jyoti Prakash AssudaniJyoti Prakash Assudani @cook_24726422Root vegetables are good as fasting food. Taro root is good for health. It is rich in healthy phyto chemicals, mainly Quercetin that destroys carcinogens. Minerals can reduce diabetes and blood pressure and strengthen bones. Today Itaro chips, not defried like you, Jyoti I shallow fried. I also used pressure cooker to make taros just a little soft not boiled in water like you,. Used a marinade containing oil, spice powders. Then roasted one half of them to make aromatic spicy flavorful chips. I baked the other half in an electric oven at 180 c for 40 mins until crisp

#GA4#week9Vanilla Chocolate Chip Muffins are a real treat to the tastebuds. These are not only whipped up easily but also gets done with just a few ingredients. Absolutely delicious and an excellent accompaniment at tea-time or Shaam Ki Chai. Enjoy these lovely looking Muffins with your loved ones over a hot cup of Tea or Coffee.Happy Baking People!

Christmas is incomplete without cakes and cookies. Happy Chef cake mix for cakes and cookies make an easy and festive treat with only few ingredients. They are so light and fluffy for the perfect dessert. The dark chocolate buttons are really in a mouth to melt state on a bite. Being a working mother ,Happy Chef products have made my life easier and baking has become such easy for me now.Just give a twist by topping up with any fruit compote to enjoy a mixture of choco fruity flavour.

#IDS#cookpadindia#innovative3 ingredients raw Jackfruit Chips are a treat at Tea-time or Shaam ki Chai especially in this particular Season when it's pouring outside. Enjoy special moments with your loved ones in the evenings with a generous serving of these delicious fried raw Jackfruit Chips and your favourite beverage.You will love it's flavour, crunch and taste. Chat Masala can be used accordingly. It's optional.Raw Jackfruit can be fresh or frozen. It's absolutely okay. There will not be any compromise on it's taste whatsoever.Not only can it be a great option for everyday Snacking but also a good option for Tiffin box idea too. These can be packed for small breaks at School as well as outings or picnics too. Raw Jackfruit when fried becomes crisp and tastes good. As it is bland when raw, I added Lemon juice to it. The other spices were omitted by me so as to enjoy it naturally. Addition of so many spices would change it's overall taste and texture.Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

#cookpadindiaRaw Banana Chips are easily done and can be made without any hassle. The only thing is to remember that it's best fried in Coconut Oil. This gives it a unique flavour. Use a slicer for real thin Chips and Turmeric powder gives it a lovely colour as well as perfect light coloured hue. Salt is one's own choice and can be increased or decreased. That's it. As simple as that. Drain them properly before frying and do it in batches. These lovely looking Chips make for an excellent tea-time snack and can be enjoyed with your favourite hot beverage. This Infact is an anytime munchie for the Children and just melts in mouth. Coconut Oil renders it that unique flavour and texture too. It's highly recommended to use it accordingly. Crisp and crunchy to the last bite. These are absolutely delightful Snacking idea.Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

#toc4 #cookpadindiaI love this English Style Fish and Chips with Tartar Sauce and Mushy Peas but if you are making this for a party as an appetizer then skip the mushy peas and fries, I do that way.My friends love it but as I said earlier, I serve it as an appetizer, so skip Chips and Mushy Peas but for Family dinner I make all four because we love it that way.In UK wherever we went, we tried Fish and Chips of each and every place

#RD#cookpadindia#snacksThese are very easily done and are very crisp too. That's the reason why they can make for some good Snack at Tea-time or Shaam Ki Chai. Just sprinkle and relish them with your favourites. I have used Chat Masala because i love this amazing combination. And a perfectly delicious snacking idea for everyone on a rainy day. These hot Chips are yum with Hot Chocolate too. And there are umpteen variations that can be tried. Be it stir frying, deep frying or a curry, every variation has a charm of it's own.These healthy Finger Chips are a perfect accompaniment on a rainy day. Crisp and crunchy to the last bite. With Cornflour added, it becomes even more of a delightful affair. I had used only Salt and Chat Masala along with a little of Pepper. There can be various other suggestions or ideas that could be put to use. Let your imagination do that for you. There can be umpteen ideas up your sleeves. So let's get rolling.Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

#cookeverypart#cookpadindia#newrecipeButternut Squash is a great one to enjoy on any given day. This beautiful looking Veggie is absolutely wholesome and healthy. Though a number of recipes can be made with this, I always prefer these simple Chips a lot.Super tempting and very delicious. The best part is that these get done in no time at all.Also known as Butternut Pumpkin, it has sweet, nutty taste similar to that of a Pumpkin. It's high in antioxidants, Vitamins A and C, Potassium, Manganese and Fibre. The loveliest thing is that it taste great both in savoury and sweet dishes made out of them. And just because it's versatile, it is used extensively in cooking by many. Simple recipes made out of it tastes super yum and looks so tempting as well.Therefore it's a popular variety of Squash with a light Yellow colour from outside and a bright Orange colour from the inside with a very few seeds.It's basically a Vine and available aplenty in Winters and Autumn.Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

#WDC#cookpadindiaRaw Banana Chips are easily done and can be made without any hassles at home too. The only thing is to remember that it's best fried in Coconut Oil. This gives it a unique flavour. These lovely looking Chips make for an excellent tea-time snack and can be enjoyed with your favourite hot beverage. This In fact is an anytime munchie for the Children and just melts in the mouth. Coconut Oil renders it that unique flavour and texture too. It's highly recommended to use it accordingly. Crisp and crunchy to the last bite. These are absolutely delightful Snacking ideas.I dedicate this to my Keralite neighbour here in my building. She is from Calicut and ours has been a great relationship for a long time. It's not the first time that I have tried these but still, I wanted to impress her with some of her favourite Snacks today again.Both of us share a unique bond and thanks to her that I know their language Malayalam a bit. Occasionally we share our dishes and in turn, also get to know each other better. It's always a great feeling to know people from different walks of life, to know more about their customs and traditions, their Cuisine etc.Our apartment building is like a mini India and it's always nice to feel at home in a foreign land away from our real home. That's the beauty of pure love and care. A true special relationship that we all share and strive to maintain those ties.Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

#Hot#cookpadindiaMy innovative idea at it's best. This is by far a lovely looking Pakora recipe by me. Healthy and absolutely beautiful. A crunchy munchie that can be relished on any given day at Tea-time or for a weekend Brunch. Made with Spinach and Finger Chips, these are a must try one's. Made with Gram Flour or Besan and Spinach with homemade Finger Chips done with the help of a Chipper and a few spices, this one is sure to steal hearts. It's yum with healthy Spinach and adorable Potatoes. Everybody will love it for sure. Children will love to gobble up these as it has their favourite Potato in it. Serve them as it is or with a generous amount of Ketchup alongside. Happy Snacking!Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

#NNS#cookpadindia#innovativeTeasel Gourd or Forest Bitter Gourd or Spiny Gourd, the names are many and this amazing little Vegetable is amazing in every single dish. This time, I had opted for deep frying it in the form of Chips and then finally rolled in Coconut flour for a healthy innovative twist.Relish it with steamed Rice or Rotis, it's absolutely flavourful and crunchy. Coconut flour gives it an interesting twist and it is awesome by all means.Slice the Vegetable into slices with desired thickness, fry them and then roll in the Coconut flour for a yummy change. The best part about this is that these Chips are not at all bitter in taste after being rolled in Coconut flour. Infact these are so flavourful and crunchy that even kids would love to have them. Trust me on this and you will end up making these very often as long as you can lay your hands upon this Vegetable.Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

#boxweek10#cookpadIndiaI waited the whole week for my Amazon order to deliver, but due to Mumbai rains and flooding my order got delayed. I had no maize flour at home, so I decided to make nachos with fresh sweet corn which is easily available at this time of the year. And it came out quite well and crisp. I served them with Smoked Tomato Salsa.This Smoked Salsa is an amazing way to enjoy classic salsa infused with a smokey flavor. Fresh tomatoes, green chilies, onion, and garlic are smoked and then blended with herbs and spices to create a salsa that packs a punch.Do try it once.Happy Cooking and keep sharing food love ❤️.

#cookpadindia#snacksThese are very easily done and are very crisp too. They are crispy even if they are sliced a bit thick. That's the reason why they can make for some good Snack at tea-time or Shaam Ki Chai. Just sprinkle and relish them with your favourites. I have used Chat Masala because i love this amazing combination. And a perfectly delicious Snacking idea for everyone in Winters. These hot Chips are yum with Hot Chocolate too. And there are umpteen variations that can be tried. Be it frying, boiling or baking, every variation has a charm of it's own. This is what lends this simple looking tuber a lovely domain. And we Indians even make Halwa and Kheer. Because of it's creamy and melt in mouth texture, this is a favourite of almost everyone. And the most important and the bestest part of these Sweet Potato Chips is that they get fried very quickly. Even though they are a bit on the thick side, they still get done in a jiffy.Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

#goldenapron23#week1Sweet potato fries are a popular alternative to traditional French fries. They are made by cutting sweet potatoes into thin strips and then frying them until they become crispy on the outside. The natural sweetness of the potatoes gives them a unique flavor that sets them apart from regular fries. Sweet potato fries can also be baked to make them a healthier option. They are typically seasoned with salt and other spices to enhance their taste. These fries are healthier than regular fries and have more fiber.

#Feb #W1Cheesy peri peri fries 🍟These cheese fries are crispy french fries topped two types of melted cheese, smoky bacon and fresh herbs. A hearty appetizer peri peri is option that takes just minutes to put together and is always a big hit!

#ECWeek 2Festive FastingA healthier option to French fries.

#cookpadindiaHomemade and with Chaat masala, these yummy Finger Fries are manually made without the use of a Potato chipper. Absolutely crunchy and done in just a few minutes without much efforts too. Just peel, cut and fry. That's it. Only thing to be kept in mind is that, use starch free Potatoes that are easily found in the markets. 3 ingredient magic.Happy Frying !Enjoy Cooking with Zeen!

#weekorangeFirst thing in the morning if one starts with a glass of freshly made Orange & Carrot juice, ones day is made. After so much of eating during Holi, a freshly made Orange & Carrot juice is need of the hour

A Burfi is the Indian cousin of the western Fudge. In a Burfi either milk or flour is a base along with fruit or vegetables or dry fruits or a combination of them. This is a sweet dish I tried just for fun and I really did not have an idea of the quantities. I just went by gut feeling and it ended up in something really yummy. It is a twist to the regular Gajar Halwa and takes just 1/4 of the time to get it done. It took me precisely 20 minutes for the entire cooking process, 5 minutes for grating the Carrot. It needs a 20-minute chilling time(in the refrigerator).Theme- My favorite winter recipes#Win #Week6 #gajarhalwa #burfi #indiansweets