Plain Coconut Chutney for Dosa, Idli and Uttappam
There are different ways to prepare coconut chutneys to serve with Dosas, Idlis, Uttappams and even Upma. This recipe is for a simple and plain coconut chutney. Ingredients: For the chutney- 1 cup freshly scraped coconut, A small grape size ball of tamarind; soaked in warm water for 3-4 minutes, 2 tbsp chutney dal, 1-2 green chillies (as per taste), Salt to [...]
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5. March 2010
Apple and Orange Cake
Ingredients: 150gm apples; peeled and finely chopped, 25gm orange zest, 300gm flour, 150gm granulated sugar, 200ml milk, 3 eggs, 15gm baking powder, 150gm vegetable oil, 75gm buttermilk, 15gm orange/vanilla extract (essence), A pinch of salt. Method: Sift flour with baking powder. Beat the eggs and whisk along with sugar until frothy. Slowly add the flour and baking powder to the egg and sugar mixture. Whisk in milk, oil, [...]
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3. March 2010
Sukhi Aloo ki Sabzi
I prepared this Sukhi Aloo ki sabji in the morning for breakfast, along with parathas. Everybody liked it so much that they demanded it for lunch too. Thankfully I had prepared it in large quantity, so will be enough for lunch too. I suggest you to try it out (and yes prepare it little more than [...]
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1. March 2010
Mediterranean Linguine with Vegetables
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked wheat linguine pasta, 1 ounce sun-dried tomatoes; drained,(or use grape tomatoes or Vine tomatoes) 8 ounces fresh mushrooms; sliced, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 1 cup onion; finely chopped, 1 medium size green bell pepper; thinly sliced, 1 medium size sweet red bell pepper; thinly sliced, 1 can artichoke hearts; drained and chopped, 1 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp red [...]
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11. February 2010
Banana Chocolate Cake
Ingredients: 1 ripe banana; pureed, 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup plain flour (maida), 1/3 cup salted butter; softened, 1 egg; beaten until fluffy, 1/3 cup milk, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 3/4 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp vanilla essence, 1/4 cup chocolate pieces/chips, Cake tin. Method: Grease the cake tin. Preheat the oven at 180 degree C. Sift the flours along with baking powder. In a bowl, beat [...]
Continue reading...9. March 2010
Plain Coconut Chutney for Dosa, Idli and Uttappam
There are different ways to prepare coconut chutneys to serve with Dosas, Idlis, Uttappams and even Upma. This recipe is for a simple and plain coconut chutney. Ingredients: For the chutney- 1 cup freshly scraped coconut, A small grape size ball of tamarind; soaked in warm water for 3-4 minutes, 2 tbsp chutney dal, 1-2 green chillies (as per taste), Salt to [...]
Continue reading...3. March 2010
Sukhi Aloo ki Sabzi
I prepared this Sukhi Aloo ki sabji in the morning for breakfast, along with parathas. Everybody liked it so much that they demanded it for lunch too. Thankfully I had prepared it in large quantity, so will be enough for lunch too. I suggest you to try it out (and yes prepare it little more than [...]
Continue reading...28. January 2010
How to reduce excess salt in food?
I was preparing dal today and my cell rang. While talking over the phone, I didn’t realise how much salt I added to it. When I tasted it (thankfully before serving) I got to know how salty it was. My immediate thought was, OMG! Now what should I do? I am sure this must have happened to [...]
Continue reading...15. January 2010
Spinach Rice (Palak Pulao)
An ideal recipe for kids parties or even for adults. Fairly simple and nutritious recipe. Ingredients: 250gms long grain (Basmati) rice; washed, 1/2 bunch of Spinach (palak) leaves; cleaned and washed, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 2 green chillies; finely chopped, 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 medium size onion; sliced, 1/2 cup shelled green peas, 1 large capsicum; halved and then sliced, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 [...]
Continue reading...13. January 2010
Crunchy Tilgul Ladoo (Makar Sankranti)
Its ‘Makar Sankranti’ tommorrow. It is an auspicious day when the sun enters into the zodiac Capricon. The day is widely celebrated all over Maharashtra, parts of western, north and some parts in south India. In Maharashtra, delicacy called ’tilgul’ made out of til - white sesame seeds and gul - jaggery and people share this [...]
Continue reading...10. November 2009
Pindi Chana (Punjabi Chana Masala)
This is the authentic Punjabi recipe for chana. Ingredients: 200gms dry chana (chhole); washed and soaked in water overnight, 1 tsp tea leaves; tied in a muslin cloth, 2 onions; finely chopped, 2 tomatoes; finely chopped, 2″ piece ginger; julienned, 3 green chillies; deseeded and slit vertically, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 2 tsp dhania (coriander) powder, 1 tsp roasted jeera [...]
Continue reading...27. October 2009
Methi Malai Chicken (Indian Chicken Gravy with Fenugreek and Cream)
Ingredients: 500 gms chicken pieces; washed and pat dried, 1/2 bunch of methi (fenugreek) leaves; washed and coarsely chopped, For marinade- 1/2 cup yogurt, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, Salt to taste, 1 tbsp vinegar. For the gravy- 2 star anise, 1″ stick of cinnamon (dalchini), 1 small piece of mace (javitri), 2-3 cloves (laung), 4-5 black peppercorns (kalimirch), 2-3 bay leaves (tejpatta), 2-3 dry red chillies; [...]
Continue reading...24. October 2009
Paneer Tikka Masala (Method II)
Ingredients: 200 gms paneer; cut into cubes, For marinade- 1/2 cup thick yogurt, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala powder, Salt to taste, 1 tsp vegetable oil, Few drops of red food color (optional, you can add little Kashmiri red chilli powder too) For the gravy- 2 large size tomatoes; 1″ stick of ginger, 4-5 pods [...]
Continue reading...22. October 2009
Batanical Curry (South-Indian Mushroom and Peas Curry)
My friend had prepared this recipe and sent it over. I just loved the way she had combined the not so Indian traditional vegetable - mushroom with the traditional South Indian spices, especially the use of coconut made it very delicious. Here is a recipe for Mushroom and Green Peas, a fresh recipe unlike the usual [...]
Continue reading...9. October 2009
Atta Laddu (Kankeche Ladoo)
My family members are fond of having sweets after their meals, although a small portion. Being a working woman I cannot prepare sweets everyday. But whenever I get time, I try out few. I remember my mother used to make similar laddoos when I was a child, but this is not the exact recipe. I [...]
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9. March 2010
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