Shreeji Food

Rajasthani Kadhi Recipe

Admin_shreeji — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:14:31 +0000

Rajasthani Kadhi is a traditional yogurt-based curry known for its spicy and tangy flavors, making it a perfect accompaniment to steamed rice or rotis. Unlike the mild Punjabi kadhi with pakoras, the Rajasthani version is thinner in consistency and packs a punch with bold spices. This comforting dish is simple to prepare and ideal for everyday meals or festive thalis.

Ingredients:

For Kadhi Base:

1 cup curd (slightly sour is best)
2 tbsp besan (gram flour)
2 cups water Salt to taste
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp red chili powder

For Tempering:

2 tbsp ghee or oil
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds (methi dana)
1 dry red chili A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
1/2 inch piece of ginger (finely chopped or grated)
2 green chilies (slit) Few curry leaves (optional)
Fresh coriander leaves (for garnish)

Crispy Sooji Burger – A Unique Twist on Classic Burgers

Admin_shreeji — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 05:29:19 +0000

If you are bored of regular burgers and looking to try something innovative, light, and irresistibly crispy, this Crispy Sooji Burger is a must-try! Using sooji (semolina) as the star ingredient, this recipe creates a crunchy, flavorful burger patty without the need for deep frying. It’s perfect for tea-time snacks, kids’ lunchboxes, or a creative weekend treat.

Ingredients
For Sooji Patty:

1 cup Sooji (Semolina / Rava) – fine variety
2 cups Water
2 tbsp Oil
1 tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
1-2 Green Chilies (finely chopped, optional)
1 inch Ginger (grated)
1 small Carrot (grated)
¼ cup Capsicum (finely chopped)
¼ cup Coriander Leaves (finely chopped)
½ tsp Black Pepper Powder
Salt to taste

For Burger Assembly:

4 Burger Buns
2-3 tbsp Butter (for toasting buns)
4 tbsp Mayonnaise / Cheese Spread / Green Chutney (as per preference)
1 Onion (sliced into rings)
1 Tomato (sliced)
4 Lettuce Leaves or Cabbage Leaves

Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Sooji Mixture

Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, then sauté ginger and green chilies for a few seconds.
Add carrot, capsicum, and a pinch of salt. Sauté lightly for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables soften slightly.
Add 2 cups of water and bring it to a gentle boil.
Lower the flame, gradually add sooji while stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
Stir and cook until the mixture thickens and leaves the sides of the pan, similar to making upma.
Season with black pepper, adjust salt, and mix in coriander leaves.
Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then divide into equal portions and shape into round burger patties.

Step 2: Cook the Sooji Patties

Heat a non-stick pan or tawa with a little oil.
Place the prepared sooji patties and cook on medium flame until golden and crispy on both sides.
Flip carefully to ensure even crispness without breaking.

Step 3: Assemble the Burger

Slice the burger buns and lightly toast them with butter until golden.
Spread mayonnaise, cheese spread, or green chutney on the lower bun.
Place a lettuce leaf, then add the crispy sooji patty.
Top with onion rings, tomato slices, and another layer of spread if desired.
Cover with the top bun.

Serving Suggestions

Serve the Crispy Sooji Burger hot with:
French Fries or Potato Wedges
Ketchup, Mint Chutney, or Spicy Mayo
A glass of chilled lemonade or iced tea

Rava Dosa Recipe – Instant South Indian Delights

Admin_shreeji — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 05:54:42 +0000

Rava Dosa Recipe – Instant South Indian Delights

If you’re craving something crispy, light, and utterly delicious for breakfast or a quick snack, Rava Dosa is the perfect South Indian treat! Unlike the traditional dosa, this version doesn’t require fermentation and can be prepared instantly. The combination of semolina (rava), rice flour, and spices creates a paper-thin dosa with a golden, lacy texture. Let’s dive into this simple and satisfying recipe!

Ingredients
For Rava Dosa Batter:

1 cup Semolina (Rava / Sooji) – fine variety
½ cup Rice Flour¼ cup All-Purpose Flour (Maida)
1-2 Green Chilies (finely chopped)1 tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
1 tsp Crushed Black Pepper (optional, for extra flavor)
1 inch Ginger (finely grated)
10-12 Curry Leaves (chopped)
2 tbsp Fresh Coriander Leaves (finely chopped)
1 small Onion (finely chopped)
2 ½ to 3 cups Water (adjust as needed for thin consistency)Salt to taste

For Cooking:

Oil or Ghee as required

Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Batter

In a large mixing bowl, combine semolina (rava), rice flour, and maida.
Add cumin seeds, black pepper, green chilies, ginger, curry leaves, coriander, and onions.
Pour in 2 ½ cups of water gradually and whisk continuously to ensure there are no lumps. The batter should be thin and watery, similar to buttermilk consistency.
Add salt as per taste and let the batter rest for 15-20 minutes.

Step 2: Prepare the Pan

Heat a cast iron or non-stick dosa tawa on medium-high heat. Ensure it is hot enough by sprinkling a few drops of water – they should sizzle immediately.
Lightly grease the pan with a few drops of oil.

Step 3: Pour & Cook Rava Dosa

Stir the batter well each time before making a dosa as the flours settle at the bottom.
Using a ladle, pour the batter from a height onto the hot tawa in a circular motion, starting from the edges towards the center. Do not spread the batter like regular dosa; let it form naturally.
Drizzle a little oil or ghee around the edges and over the top.
Cook on medium heat until the edges turn golden and crisp. Flip is usually not required unless desired extra crispness.
Once golden brown and crisp, carefully remove and serve hot.

Serving Suggestions

Serve your crispy Rava Dosa with:

Coconut Chutney
Tomato Chutney
Sambar

Sooji Kesar Badam Halwa Recipe – A Royal Indian Dessert

Admin_shreeji — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 05:15:17 +0000

Sooji Kesar Badam Halwa Recipe – A Royal Indian Dessert

Looking for a rich, aromatic, and melt-in-the-mouth Indian dessert? Sooji Kesar Badam Halwa is the perfect choice! This luxurious halwa blends the wholesome texture of semolina (sooji), the richness of almonds (badam), the exotic aroma of saffron (kesar), and the depth of ghee to create a truly festive sweet dish. Whether for special occasions, festivals, or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth, this halwa never fails to impress.

Ingredients

For Sooji Kesar Badam Halwa:

1 cup Sooji (Semolina / Rava) – fine variety
½ cup Ghee (Clarified Butter)
¾ cup Sugar (adjust as per taste)
2 ½ cups Full Cream Milk (or half milk, half water)
¼ cup Almonds (Badam) – soaked, peeled & sliced
10-12 strands Saffron (Kesar) – soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk
4-5 Green Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods – powdered
1-2 tbsp Chopped Cashews (optional, for garnish)
1-2 tbsp Raisins (optional, for garnish)

Instructions
Step 1: Preparation Before Cooking

Soak the saffron strands in warm milk and keep aside.
Soak the almonds in hot water for 30 minutes. Peel the skin and slice them thinly.
Powder the cardamom pods for a fresh, aromatic flavor.

Step 2: Roasting the Sooji

Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan on medium flame.
Add the sooji and roast gently, stirring continuously until it turns golden and aromatic. Be patient; this step brings out the nutty flavor and prevents lumps later.
Once the sooji is roasted well, reduce the flame to low.

Step 3: Cooking the Halwa

In another pan, heat the milk and dissolve the sugar completely. Add the saffron milk mixture to this for a beautiful golden color and aroma.
Slowly pour the hot milk-sugar mixture into the roasted sooji while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
Stir well and cook on medium-low flame. The mixture will absorb the milk and begin to thicken.

Step 4: Adding Flavors and Garnish

Add the sliced almonds, cardamom powder, and if using, the cashews and raisins.
Keep stirring until the ghee starts to separate from the halwa and the mixture leaves the sides of the pan.
Turn off the heat. Let it rest covered for 2-3 minutes for the flavors to settle.

Serving Suggestions

Serve the Sooji Kesar Badam Halwa warm, garnished with extra sliced almonds and a few saffron strands on top.
It pairs beautifully with a festive meal or can be enjoyed alone as a royal treat.

Crispy Maida Samosa: The Perfect Tea-Time Snack

Admin_shreeji — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 11:07:39 +0000

Why Use High-Quality Maida?

The texture and taste of samosas depend greatly on the quality of the maida.

Using Shreeji Food Products’ Maida ensures:

Smooth, pliable dough
Perfect crispiness after frying
Even golden-brown color
Consistent texture without cracks

Ingredients for Crispy Maida Samosa:

For the Outer Cover:

2 cups Maida (refined wheat flour)
4 tbsp oil or ghee (for moyan)
Salt to taste
Water (as required for kneading)

For the Filling:

3-4 boiled potatoes (crumbled)
½ cup boiled green peas
1-2 chopped green chilies
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp garam masala 1 tsp amchur (dry mango powder)
1 tsp coriander powder Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves
Oil for frying

How to Make Crispy Maida Samosa:

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

In a mixing bowl, combine maida, salt, and oil/ghee. Mix well until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
Gradually add water and knead into a stiff, smooth dough. Cover and let it rest for 20-30 minutes.

Step 2: Prepare the Filling Heat oil in a pan.

Add cumin seeds, green chilies, and ginger. Sauté briefly.
Add boiled potatoes, peas, and spices.
Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes. Finish with fresh coriander and allow the filling to cool.

Step 3: Assemble the Samosas

Divide the dough into small balls. Roll each into a thin oval or round. Cut in half. Form a cone with one half, fill it with the prepared mixture, and seal the edges firmly.
Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.

Step 4: Fry the Samosas Heat oil on medium flame.

Fry the samosas on low-medium heat until golden and crispy.
Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Poha Sooji Bites: A Perfect Snack for Every Occasion

Admin_shreeji — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:55:43 +0000

When it comes to healthy, light, and delicious snacks, Poha Sooji Bites have quickly become a popular choice in Indian kitchens. Whether you’re looking for something savory with your evening tea, a light breakfast option, or a tasty treat for kids’ tiffin boxes, this simple yet satisfying dish never disappoints.

What are Poha Sooji Bites?

Poha Sooji Bites are small, soft, and crispy snack bites made from a delightful combination of poha (flattened rice) and sooji (semolina). Together, these ingredients create a light and fluffy texture while offering a delicious flavor profile that’s mildly spiced and wonderfully satisfying.

Why Choose Poha Sooji Bites?

Light & Digestible: Both poha and sooji are known for being light on the stomach and easy to digest, making this snack ideal for all age groups.
Quick & Easy to Prepare: With minimal ingredients and a straightforward cooking process, you can whip up Poha Sooji Bites in no time.
Healthy Ingredients: These bites offer the goodness of iron-rich poha and energy-boosting semolina, often enhanced with vegetables and light spices for extra nutrition.
Versatile Snack: Serve them with chutney, ketchup, or even yogurt dip — they fit seamlessly into any meal or snack time.

Basic Ingredients:

Poha (flattened rice) Sooji (semolina)
Curd (yogurt)
Chopped vegetables (optional: carrots, capsicum, onions, etc.)
Ginger, green chili, and coriander for flavor
Mustard seeds, curry leaves for tempering
Baking soda or Eno (optional for extra fluffiness)
Salt and spices to taste

How to Prepare Poha Sooji Bites:

Soak the poha until it softens and drain the excess water.
Mix it with sooji, curd, salt, and spices to create a thick batter.
Add finely chopped vegetables if desired. Allow the batter to rest for 10-15 minutes for the sooji to absorb moisture.
Heat a paniyaram pan or appe pan and add a little oil to each cavity.
Spoon the batter into the cavities and cook on medium heat until golden brown and crisp on both sides.
Serve hot with your favorite chutney or dip.