Filming @Home and RCI-Punjab

I know the title sounds cliché but as I am still struggling to find time to post, I thought why not I try to post few recipes together. There are so many wonderful events which are drawing my attention n testing my culinary skills n most importantly my time. I would have loved to send my recipes to every event but I guess that can never happen right.

Here I am trying to post few wonderful recipes which I made through out last week. As I thought my cooking saga on TV has ended, I get a call again from the same event organiser and they wanted to film me at work and at home with close friends.

First it didn’t appeal to me at all as I lost in the finals and didn’t have a zeal to do it on the same programme But then again you don’t get opportunites like this so often and when someone is really interested to know my world, it did make me feel privilaged to let the cameras rolling at home and the interesting thing was when I came to know that they are covering me and the winner on the same day n last day of filming for that programme.

So again I braced myself, this time with my wonderful friends and family who readily agreed to be a part of this event at home as they know how much it means to me if they are there. So my five close friends were there along with Rocky n Noel yesterday. I was like a Pro, telling them what happens and how to face the camera n all. Ben came over at 7:00 to film us for an hour and to wind up everything as it’s the last day before the whole editing process starts. And did we have fun or what!!! The most amazing time we had, laughing and joking all the way and enjoyed being filmed as it adds a glamorous touch to the whole event. We had to do the hi and byes again n again to get them right and all those wonderful compliments again n again n again which made the whole event enjoyable as we were chatting away, eating away n Ben who came to film us for an hour ended up enjoying, filming with us till 10:00.

What an eventful day!! Now everyone is waiting for the show to start is September to see how they will look and how it will all be on TV. I still need to do the cleaning up, but one of the best days of my life with friends n family and this day will be quite a memorable one who thought its important to be there for me and enjoy!! So gals thank you once again. Here’s a pictureof us having fun:

Now what did I cook, I made brinjal bajjis with tamarind chutney, potato tikkis were my starters. Prawns curry, chicken curry with Mint rice, my main dish and to end the wonderful day we had chocolate fudge cake with chocolate dipped strawberries as dessert and the recipes will follow soon.

I made these wonderful Naans with Paneer masala the other day for the great event hosted by Richa of As Dear As Salt.

I never tried my hands on these until now but they came absolutely delicious and Rocky and Noel loved them with paneer masala!!and they have become an instant hit at home and Rocky keeps asking when he can savour them again and again and here is how to make them

2 cups of All Purpose Flour(maida)
1 cupof yoghurt
1 tbsp of ghee
1tbsp of sugar
1tsp of salt

Yeast mixture:Take 1/4 cup of warm water and add a pinch of sugar and then add 2 tsp of dry yeast, mix it well and wait until it raises

Topping: I went for Nijella seeds and Sesame seeds and both tasted amazing.

How to make these lovely Naans: Take a bowl and add flour, salt, sugar and ghee,yeast mixture., yoghurt.Mix until the dough doesn’t stick to the sides,Now out the dough in a greased surface, oil your hands and knead it for 5 minutes.

Keep it covered for at least two hours. Knead the dough and make them into lemon sized balls, roll each one into a shape of Naan with 1/2 inch thickness. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees centigrade, place these naans on a greased baking tray and bake them for 5 to 10 minutes.Serve them immediately with paneer masala or any curry you fancy.

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Padmaja 24 July 2007 Naan, Vegetables

22 comments so far

Sharmi
#1

July 24th, 2007 at 7:26 pm
the naans and masala look awesome. BTW when is your program going to be aired on TV and on which channel. would like to see you directly on TV.
marriedtoadesi.com
#2

July 24th, 2007 at 7:31 pm
Padmaja,

The dishes look tempting! Congratulations on your TV success.
When is the show airing for us to tune in?

Kanchana
Padmaja
#3

July 24th, 2007 at 7:36 pm
Hi Sharmi, Nice to have you over and the programme will be aired from 3rd september on National TV Channel, ITV.
Padmaja
#4

July 24th, 2007 at 7:38 pm
Hey Kanchana
Its so wonderful to see you here and I don’t think you will be able to as its only aired in UK from 3rd september but I will definitely post those videos on my blog.
Mishmash !
#5

July 24th, 2007 at 8:49 pm
Padmaja,you might feel sad for not making it in the finals, but just try to think that being the finalist itself is a big thing and very few get such lucky and get such opportunities…so cheer up , my lady Your platter looks quite yummy..wish I could have it for my dinner tonight

Shn
Asha
#6

July 24th, 2007 at 8:50 pm
Looks delicious.I like the Naan too.
Congratulations on your TV show!:))
bee
#7

July 24th, 2007 at 11:29 pm
i like your spirit, padmaja. you’re a trooper.
Deepika
#8

July 25th, 2007 at 12:10 am
Congratulations on your TV show Padmaja, the nans look wonderful
Richa
#9

July 25th, 2007 at 1:06 am
hey, congrats on ur gig!
naan & paneer are awesome!
thanks
Ramya
#10

July 25th, 2007 at 2:56 am
Hi,
those naans and curry r looking perfect and congratulations on ur TV Success where r u celebrating it.please invite me.
Srivalli
#11

July 25th, 2007 at 8:26 am
Padmaja,…great looking naans…great pictures…

Srivalli
http://www.cooking4allseasons.blogspot.com
Padmaja
#12

July 25th, 2007 at 8:51 am
Mishmash!!
Ya what you are saying is very right, even my hubby says to see the positive side but me being so competitive at school n university couldn’t take it but when i think of this opportunity in an unknown country, i feel privilaged, So thank dear
Padmaja
#13

July 25th, 2007 at 8:52 am
Hi Asha!!!
My very first try on Naans and they wre really so delicious contrary to the ones we buy in supermarket, so different right and i know you must be knowing it better as u do cook wonderfully!!
Padmaja
#14

July 25th, 2007 at 8:53 am
Hey Bee
Thank you and Nice to see you here
Padmaja
#15

July 25th, 2007 at 8:54 am
Richa!!
How’s your round up coming on?
can’t wait and nice to have u over
Padmaja
#16

July 25th, 2007 at 8:56 am
Ramya!!
Thank you and hey you are welcome anytime and my friends don’t need a formal invitation u know, my doors are always open!!
please do visit us!!
Padmaja
#17

July 25th, 2007 at 8:57 am
Srivalli

thank you and nice to have u over!
sra
#18

July 25th, 2007 at 9:33 am
congrats on the show, padmaja. nice to read about your experience. And the photos are lovely.
Padmaja
#19

July 25th, 2007 at 9:39 am
Sra
Thank you and it was indeed great fun and my friends are all Pros now!
Coffee
#20

July 25th, 2007 at 2:53 pm
AH! So we have a celebrity with us now! The naan looks amazing!
Padmaja
#21

July 25th, 2007 at 5:28 pm
Coffee
thank you and i am so overwhelmed to see so many wellwishers and wonderful friends!! Nice to see you over
Sig
#22

July 30th, 2007 at 1:31 am
Wow Padmaja… You are indeed a celebrity, even your friends get to be on TV… You must post the video after it airs on TV, unless foodnetwork picks it up and shows it here in the US. :)Congratulations girl, well deserved fame…