My Recipe Book

Recipe 1: Masala Dosa

Masala dosa is a famous South Indian dish
made with rice batter and spicy potato filling.

Ingredients:
• Rice batter
• Potatoes
• Spices:
  • Mustard seeds
  • Curry leaves
  • Green chilies
• Oil

Cooking Steps:
1. Prepare the rice batter.
2. Cook the potato filling.
3. Heat the pan and spread the batter.
4. Add the filling inside.
5. Roll and serve hot.

Cooking Terms:

Sauté

Cooking quickly in a small amount of oil.

Garnish

Decorating a dish with herbs or spices.

Recipe 2: Paneer Butter Masala

Paneer Butter Masala is a creamy curry made
with paneer, butter, and tomato gravy.

Ingredients:
• Paneer cubes
• Tomatoes
• Butter
• Spices:
  • Garam masala
  • Chili powder
  • Coriander powder
• Cream

Cooking Steps:
1. Fry the paneer lightly.
2. Prepare the tomato gravy.
3. Add butter and spices.
4. Mix in paneer cubes.
5. Garnish with cream and coriander.

Cooking Terms:

Simmer

Cooking slowly at low temperature.

Puree

Smooth paste made from blending ingredients.

Recipe 3: Gulab Jamun

Gulab Jamun is a sweet dessert made with
milk solids, fried, and soaked in sugar syrup.

Ingredients:
• Khoya (milk solids)
• Maida (flour)
• Sugar syrup:
  • Sugar
  • Water
  • Cardamom
  • Rose water

Cooking Steps:
1. Prepare the dough.
2. Roll into small balls.
3. Deep fry until golden brown.
4. Dip in sugar syrup.
5. Serve warm.

Knead

Working the dough to develop structure.

Syrup

A thick sweet liquid made from sugar and water.