Grilled Tomato and Green Onion Platter
Ingredients: 3 large and firm tomatoes; cut into thick slices, 10 green onions; alongwith the green of about 4″ long, 1/3 cup olive oil, 1 tbsp Wine Vinegar, 2 tbsp fresh basil; chopped, Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, Few sprigs of parsley; chopped. Method: In a bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and basil. Dip the onions and tomatoes into this [...]
Continue reading...3. July 2009
American Independence Day Recipes
4th of July is celebrated as the Independence Day in the United States. The celebration is filled with fun, events, games, fireworks and ofcourse…food. Mostly the celebrations are outdoor, in the backyard with family, friends and relatives, or picnics to a beach. A variety of salads, burgers, grills and fries will make their way into [...]
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3. July 2009
Jalapeno Chicken Cheese Burgers - Independence Day Celebrations
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken, 2 tbsp chopped jalapeno peppers, 1 tsp paprika or ground red chilli, 1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, Bread crumbs to roll, Oil for frying, Mayonnaise (Use low fat if you prefer), Thinly sliced tomatoes and cucumber, Few leaves of Romaine Lettuce, 6 burger buns, split and lightly toasted on grill. Method: Mix together ground chicken, peppers, chilli and some cheese [...]
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2. July 2009
Mix Vegetable Curry
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cauliflower florets, 2 carrots; diced, 3/4 cup shelled green peas, 3/4 cup paneer (cottage cheese) cubes, 1 onion; very finely chopped, 1/2 tomato; finely chopped, 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 3/4 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala (meat masala if available would be the best option), Salt to taste, 1 tbsp fresh cream, Oil for [...]
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1. July 2009
Jhatpat Gobhi Sukha
A quick cauliflower recipe, sauted in yogurt and spices. Ingredients: 2 cups cauliflower florets (gobhi), 1 cup thick yogurt (curd), 1 1/2 tbsp besan (gramflour), 3/4 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp tandoori masala (or garam masala), 1/2 tsp chat masala, Salt to taste, 2-3 tbsp Oil for frying, 1/2 tsp kasoori methi (dry fenugreek leaves). Method: Boil 3 cups water [...]
Continue reading...3. July 2009
American Independence Day Recipes
4th of July is celebrated as the Independence Day in the United States. The celebration is filled with fun, events, games, fireworks and ofcourse…food. Mostly the celebrations are outdoor, in the backyard with family, friends and relatives, or picnics to a beach. A variety of salads, burgers, grills and fries will make their way into [...]
Continue reading...2. July 2009
Mix Vegetable Curry
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cauliflower florets, 2 carrots; diced, 3/4 cup shelled green peas, 3/4 cup paneer (cottage cheese) cubes, 1 onion; very finely chopped, 1/2 tomato; finely chopped, 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 3/4 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala (meat masala if available would be the best option), Salt to taste, 1 tbsp fresh cream, Oil for [...]
Continue reading...1. July 2009
Jhatpat Gobhi Sukha
A quick cauliflower recipe, sauted in yogurt and spices. Ingredients: 2 cups cauliflower florets (gobhi), 1 cup thick yogurt (curd), 1 1/2 tbsp besan (gramflour), 3/4 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp tandoori masala (or garam masala), 1/2 tsp chat masala, Salt to taste, 2-3 tbsp Oil for frying, 1/2 tsp kasoori methi (dry fenugreek leaves). Method: Boil 3 cups water [...]
Continue reading...30. June 2009
Stuffed Green Chillies
Ingredients: 4 large green chillies; washed and pat dried, 3/4 cup freshly grated coconut, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, Salt to taste, Juice of 1/2 lemon, Oil for frying. Method: Make vertical slits to the green chillies and remove all the seeds, creating a space for the filling. Rub them from inside with some lemon juice and salt. Keep them aside for few minutes. [...]
Continue reading...29. June 2009
Sour Yogurt Pakoras
I always prepare my yogurt at home, but for some reasons it became sour once. Since it was in a large quantity I didn’t know what to do. One of my friend suggested me to make wadas out of them. Though I didn’t note down her recipe, here is my version of the recipe. I [...]
Continue reading...28. June 2009
Corn and Spinach Rice
A nice flavored and seasoned corn and spinach rice recipe from India. Though no spices are used to prepare this rice, the seasoning adds a distinct garlic and red chilli flavor to this recipe. Ingredients: (Serves 4) 1 1/2 cups rice, A bunch of spinach (palak) leaves, 1 cup boiled corn kernels, 2 small carrots; diced, 2 medium size onions; halved [...]
Continue reading...26. June 2009
Steamed Chicken served with mushrooms
Ingredients: 10 medium sized fresh button mushrooms, 500gms chicken, cut into 1″ pieces, Salt to taste, Pepper, to taste, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tsp Chinese rice wine or dry sherry, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tbsp cornstarch(cornflour), 1 tsp chopped garlic, 1 tsp shredded ginger, 1 spring onion, chopped, 1 tsp sesame oil, Water. Method: Clean mushrooms under cold running water. Thinly slice the mushrooms. Wash clean the chicken pieces. In a [...]
Continue reading...24. June 2009
Spinach and Ricotta Cheese Sauce
Ingredients: (Serves 2) 250gms fresh spinach leaves; chopped, 60gms Ricotta cheese, 1 tbsp finely chopped onion, 1 garlic clove; minced, 1/4 tsp fresh thyme; chopped (dry thyme leaves would also do), A pinch of ground nutmeg, 1 tsp toasted pine nuts, Salt and pepper to taste, Olive oil. Method: Heat oil in a pan and saute onion until soft. Add garlic and saute for a minute. [...]
Continue reading...23. June 2009
Aubergines in Yogurt Curry
A curry in a hurry, yet simple and delicious. Ingredients: 2 medium size aubergines/eggplants/brinjals; thinly sliced, Salt and red chilli powder to taste, Oil for frying. For the sauce- 2 cups of yogurt, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds (rai), 1/4 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 2-3 tsp sugar, 4-5 cloves, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, Salt to taste, 1-2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves, Ghee for tempering. Method: Heat oil in a frying pan [...]
Continue reading...20. June 2009
Corn and Cheese Stuffed Green Peppers
A fairly simple recipe for bachelors, new cooks and for kids. Ingredients: 3 medium size Green Bell Peppers (Capsicum); stalk removed, cut into half and deseeded, 1/2 cup paneer (cottage cheese); mashed, 1/2 cup boiled corn kernels, 1/4 cup grated cheese (Cheddar or Mozzarella), 1 small onion; very finely chopped, 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds (rai), 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 1/4 [...]
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4. July 2009
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