Tawa Pulao

Tawa pulao is a popular Mumbai street food. It is called tawa pulao because it is prepared on pav bhaji tawa. It is very easy to make at home like pav bhaji.

Ingredients:

• Basmati or any long grain rice- 1 cup
• Cauliflower florets, blanched- ½ cup
• French beans, chopped and blanched- ½ cup
• Capsicum, chopped - ½ cup
• Green peas, boiled- ½ to ¾ cup
• Carrot boiled and diced- ¼ cup
• Onion. finely chopped- 1½ cup
• Tomato, finely chopped- 2 medium
• Ginger garlic paste- 1 tbsp
• Green chili, finely chopped- 1 to 2
• Pav bhaji masala- 4 to 5 tsp
• Turmeric powder- ½ tsp
• Oil- 2 tbsp
• Butter- 2 to 3 tbsp
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped- a handful

Method:

• Cook rice with a pinch of salt. (Use less water than usual. The rice grains should be separate but cook properly.) 
• Spread cooked rice in a big plate and let it cool.
• Heat oil and butter in a large pan or wok.
• Add the onion and sauté until pink.
• Add turmeric powder, ginger-garlic paste and chopped tomatoes. Mix well and sauté till tomatoes become soft.
• Add cauliflower florets and french beans. Sprinkle some water. Mix well, cover and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add green peas, carrot, capsicum, pav bhaji masala and salt. Mix and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the rice and mix well. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Add coriander and serve hot with papad and raita.

Vegetable Stock

Vegetable stock is a flavoured liquid preparation. It forms the basis of many dishes, particularly soups and sauces.

Ingredients:

• Onion - 1 medium
• Carrot- 1 medium
• Potato- 1 small
• Cabbage- 4 leaves
• Celery -1 stalk or Coriander stems- ½ cup
• Garlic- 2 cloves
• Bay leaf- 2
• Black peppercorns- 4
• Cinnamon stick- ½ inch

Method:
Take all the ingredients in a deep pan with five cups of water and bring it to a boil. Simmer for fifteen minutes and strain. Cool and store in a refrigerator till further use.

Spaghetti Aglio E Olio Funghi ~ Spaghetti Pasta with Mushroom

Classic, easy and delicious pasta recipe of Spaghetti aglio e olio, made with olive oil, garlic and Mushroom.

Ingredients:

• Spaghetti - 250 gm
• Garlic, sliced - 15 cloves
• Parsley or coriander leaves, finely chopped - 2 tbsp
• Olive Oil - 3 tbsp
• Chilli flakes - 1 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Parmesan cheese, grated- as required

For sauteed mushroom:

• Mushrooms, sliced- 200 gm
• Olive oil or butter- 2 tsp
• Chilli flakes - 1 tsp
• Garlic, minced- 2 cloves
• Salt and Pepper- to taste

Method:

• Boil the spaghetti as per the instructions given at the back of the packet. Usually 2-3 minutes minus the recommended time.Keep it al-dante (slightly firm).
• Drain and set aside the pasta, reserving a small cup of the pasta water. Do not run under cold water. 
  
• Heat olive oil in a wok or a wide pan.
• Add garlic and mushrooms. Saute a while.
• Add chilli flakes, salt and pepper. Saute for 2-3 minutes on med heat.
• Once mushrooms done, take out in a plate. 
  
• Add olive oil and heat it.
• Add garlic to it and fry on medium low heat for about 2 minutes, till it turns golden brown on the edges.
• Add red chili flakes and saute for few more seconds. 
  
• Add the boiled spaghetti and toss it well.
  
• Add sauteed mushrooms and parsley. Toss to coat all the ingredients evenly, adding some reserved pasta water or white wine to help the ingredients bind together.
• Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on and serve it warm.