1. Garlic Tomato Rice

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp garlic, finely chopped
• 1-2 green chilies, finely chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tbsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• A pinch of turmeric
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 1/2 cup water (if required)
• 1 bowl cooked fresh/leftover rice
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1-2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped

Instructions:

1. Heat oil and butter in a pan over medium heat.
2. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
3. Add green chilies and onion, sauté until the onion is translucent.
4. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
5. Add red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric, black pepper, and garam masala. Mix well.
6. Stir in ketchup and add water if the mixture is too thick.
7. Add cooked rice and mix until well combined.
8. Stir in lemon juice and garnish with fresh coriander.
9. Serve hot.

2. Paneer Makhani

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 tomatoes, chopped
• 4 dried Kashmiri chilies
• 10 cashews
• Water
• Spices:
  • 1 tbsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • A pinch of turmeric
  • Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp butter
• Paneer, cubed
• Fresh coriander, chopped

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a pan and sauté garlic, onion, tomatoes, dried Kashmiri chilies, and cashews until the onions are golden.
2. Add water and cook until the tomatoes are soft. Let it cool and blend into a smooth paste.
3. Heat butter in the same pan, add the blended paste and cook for a few minutes.
4. Add red chili, coriander, cumin, turmeric, and salt. Mix well.
5. Add paneer cubes and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
6. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.

3. Potato Bhaji

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp oil
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 8-10 curry leaves
• 5-6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 inch ginger, minced
• 2 green chilies, finely chopped
• Salt to taste
• A pinch of turmeric
• 2 boiled and mashed potatoes
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, and let them splutter.
2. Add curry leaves, garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Sauté until fragrant.
3. Add salt and turmeric, and mix well.
4. Add mashed potatoes and cook for a few minutes until well combined.
5. Stir in lemon juice and garnish with fresh coriander.
6. Serve hot with roti or puri.

Enjoy these flavorful and diverse recipes!