Stufffed Paneer Buns

Am back on my blog after a long break.. It was too long a vacation . We are back from India after all the fun.. We had a great time meeting friends and family . Had my dad's 60th B'day which was great fun and good family get together. My little one got pampered a lot that she would not return back here with us .She wants to get back to grandparents house, stay on the road, call the balloon wale,get veggies from the vendor , be with people, drive on the bike on and on it would go.. the distinctive change in her is she has picked up Tamil so well and her ability to speak has improved a lot . After being surrounded by people there, loneliness is hard for her now...
Oh well, but that is part of life here.After all the jet lag she is back in school having a great time now.. India trip was indeed a great vacation ..

Thanks for all your valuable comments.. coming back to my post stuffed buns, oh miss the Iyengar bakeries, the fresh smell of baking bread and the varieties that they have now. Here is one such:

Ingredients:

Whole wheat flour -- 1/2 cup

All Purpose flour -- 1 cup

Dry Yeast -- 1 tbsp

Salt -- 1 1/2 tsp

Sugar -- 1 tsp

Lukewarm Milk -- 1/4 cup

Luke warm Water -- 1/4 cup

Oil -- 1tsp

For the Filling :

Paneer -- 1/2 cup ( chopped into small cubes)(Or any mixed veggies)

Onion -- 4tbsp finely chopped

Cilantro -- 1tbsp finely chopped

Red chillie powder -- 1 tsp (or according to taste)

Garam masala -- 1tsp

Tomato -- 3tbsp chopped finely

Salt to taste

Oil -- 1tsp

Method:

For the stuffing:

• Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan
• Add the onions and fry till soft
• Now add the tomatoes salt and fry till soft
• Add all the spice powders and paneer cubes
• Fry till all the water is absorbed and the stuffing looks dry.
• Add cilantro and keep aside

For the dough :

• Mix water and milk.
• Add sugar and mix till sugar dissolves
• Sprinkle the yeast on top and allow it to foam (5 to 7 mins)
• Mix the flours and salt together
• Take a large bowl and add the flour and yeast mixture
• Knead to form a smooth dough.
• Apply oil on top and cover and set aside in a warm place till it doubles in volume. ( about 40 mins)
• Punch the dough slowly to release all the excess air.
• Pinch the dough into small balls. The above proportion would yield 7 to 8 small balls
• Roll the dough into small oval shape discs or small circular discs and put a spoon of the paneer stuffing and shape them into small oval shape/ round shape.
• Line them on a baking tray and keep it in a warm place. Allow to double in volume (another 40 mins)
• Preheat oven to 400 F
• Baking for 8 to 10 min till golden brown in colour.

Enjoy the delicious stuffed buns..

Malayala Moore kuzambu Powder ( Spice Powder mixed in Yogurt )

I have been waiting for the day to come , busy shopping and packing up things for my vacation. I would be off this month end for 2 1/2 months to Bangalore, DH will have to cook and manage alone. So decided to make some instant spice mixes to help him..Here is one such :

Ingredients:

Dry Coconut Flakes -- 1 cup

Red Chillies -- 8 ( or according to spice level)
Curry Leaves -- 2 springs
Cumin seeds -- 1tbsp
Ginger powder -- 2tsp

Method :

• Heat a pan and fry dry coconut flakes, red chillies and curry leaves till dry and light golden brown in colour.
• Allow to cool.
• Add cumin seeds and ginger powder.
• Grind to a coarse powder.
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator..

How to use it :

Method 1 :

• To one cup thick yogurt add 1 1/2 tbsp of powder and mix, add salt according to taste.
• Heat 1tsp of coconut oil in a pan
• When hot add 1tsp of mustard seeds, when they start to splutter add few pieces of okra and fry till soft .
• Add the yogurt mixture and remove the pan..
• Serve with hot rice..

Method 2:

• In a microwave safe bowl , To 1 cup of thick yogurt add 1 1/2 tbsp of spice powder mix and salt to taste.
• Microwave for 20 seconds..
• Serve with hot rice.

Here is look of the spice powder mixed in yogurt :