Bread upma /savory bread pudding with chickpea-vegan recipe

This is one of our favorite ways to eat bread ,especially if it's gone dry or a little stale.Here I have added chickpea to the dish for a boost of protein. The recipe is simple, you can add more or less spices or vegetables as per your taste and preference .



Ingredients:
Makes 4 servings for breakfast

• Bread :  6  (we use brown bread so the color may vary if in case white bread is used)
• garbanzo beans/chickpea:1/2 cup
• Onion :1 large
• tomato -one large 
• carrot- 1 grated 
• green chilies - 4
• curry leaves -a few
• turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
• red chili powder-1/2 tsp
• tomato ketchup- 2 tbs
• salt as per taste
• oil-1 tsp
• mustard seeds-1/4 tsp
• cumin seeds 1/2 tsp
• walnuts -few to garnish(optional)
• coriander to garnish

Method:

1. Start by heating a pan on medium high,add mustard seeds let crackle,add cumin seeds and curry leaves
2. next add onions ,green chilies and a little salt,saute for a few minutes.
3. once the onions are cooked well add the turmeric and red chili powder,let the spices cook for a couple of minutes and then add tomato,cook until mushy
4. add the grated carrot and mix in everything well.
5. add in the beans and also add about 2-3 tbs of water to make everything come together. 
6. mix in the ketchup 
7. cut the bread into bite size pieces or shred them by hands and add to the mixture .
8. incorporate everything and check for seasoning ,keep in mind that bread already has salt.
9. garnish with walnuts and coriander leaves 

This can be enjoyed with an evening cup of tea or can be had as a healthy breakfast along side with eggs or just coffee.

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Microwave onion pakora (fritters/pakoda)

Deep fried onions with  basic batter is a famous recipe and here is an attempt by Greenhouse cuisine to make it lighter and healthier. Snack guilt free on these delicious onion pakoras with your favorite chutney, ketchup or just have them as they are!

Ingredients

• Gram flour( besan/ chickpea flour) - 1/4 cup
• Onion  -  1 medium size
• Carom seeds (ajwain) - A few (optional)
• Oil -1 tsp
• Salt and red chili powder - As per taste

Method

• Combine the flour carom seeds,salt and chili .
• Add water little by little (about 3-4tbs) to get a thick paste as shown in the video
• Mix well to ensure there are no lumps .
• Slice the onions  lengthwise as thin as possible
• Dump the sliced onions into the paste and coat each piece well.
• Grease a microwave safe plate and lay out the onion pieces neatly .do not overcrowd
• Microwave for about 3 min and with the help of a butter knife loosen up the pakoras and arrange in a serving dish

Enjoy with your choice of condiment.

Here is a quick tutorial :

video microwave pakora

Tips:

• Mix the paste really well as gram flour has the tendency to form lumps ,if the mixture gets runny or stiff add more flour or water respectively.
• Optional - spray a little oil on the top of each piece to have a crispier version.
• As every microwave is different test the batter by increasing or decreasing the cook time to have the perfect fritter

Hope you give it a try !

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Spicy Oats Mixture (Granola)

Incorporating oats in a diet is not easy,especially if you have picky kids or partner .The gooey texture  makes it less appealing for many of us,and limits it only as a breakfast option,well that is unless you try out this recipe .
 Low fat ,low calorie,high nutrition, oats blend.....mixture .....granola whatever you want to call it !,and also if you like oats you are going to love this recipe .

                                                                             

INGREDIENTS:

• Oats  - 3 cups
• walnuts and almonds(or nuts of your choice) - 1/4 cup
• oil - 1 tbsp
• applesauce - one 4 oz cup 
• Cinnamon powder - 1tsp
• red chilly powder - 1/2 tsp
• Dates -about 10 ps 
• vanilla extract - 1tsp
• Agave or sugar - 3 tbs 
• curry leaves - few 
• coconut powder - 2 tbsp (optional)
• salt -1 1/2 tsp

OVEN METHOD 

• In a large bowl combine together the oats,nuts, Cinnamon powder and salt .
• Add  red chilly powder, oil,curry leafs and combine with a spatula until well coated. 
• add in the applesauce ,vanilla extract ,combine well with hands.
• Add in the agave or sugar and mix well 
• finally add the dates and mix
• Line a tray with baking sheet 
• spread the mixture evenly ,don't over crowd .Use two trays if required .
• Bake on 375F  for 30 min ,mixing up every 10 minutes with a fork .
• Once golden brown take out ,let cool and add the coconut powder.
• store in an air tight container .

STOVE TOP METHOD

• mix all the ingredients except coconut powder in a bowl
• Heat a non stick pan on medium high
• turn over the mixture in the pan
• keep stirring the mixture until golden brown . 
• Once done turn off the stove and add the coconut powder 
• Cool and store in an air tight container 

Snack on anytime .Can also be used to make parfait with a hint of spice. This recipe is different from the store bought granola for they use butter as a binding agent  ,also they are loaded with sugars .Replacing butter with applesauce takes away all the unhealthy fat calories .Keep in touch with greenhouse cuisine for more healthy recipes .

   

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