Sprout Pancakes
Ingredients: 1 cup sprouts, A handful of fresh coriander leaves; chopped, 1-2 green chillies (or as per taste, 6-7 cloves of garlic, 1-2 inch piece of ginger, 1/2 cup of freshly grated coconut, Salt to taste, 1/2 tsp of soda bicarbonate (optional) Water for grinding, Oil for frying. Method: In a mixer grinder, combine sprouts, ginger, garlic, chillies, few coriander leaves (reserve more than half for later [...]
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27. August 2010
Anjeer Burfi (Fig Fudge)
Anjeer Burfi/Barfi is widely prepared and sold in Indian Sweet Stores. It has a peculiar taste. Those looking for a low calorie sweet, anjeer burfi is a perfect option to satisfy their taste buds, with some modifications to this recipe (given below the original recipe). This delicious recipe is simple and effortless to make. Give [...]
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23. August 2010
Bread Fritters
Ingredients: 7-8 slices of brown/white bread, 1 cup gramflour (besan), 1/2 tsp ground garlic, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 3/4 tsp red chilli powder, A tbsp of finely chopped coriander leaves, Salt to taste, Water, Oil for frying. Method: Scrape of the sides of the bread slices or cut them into round shape with a small bowl, as seen in the picture. In a mixing bowl, combine rest [...]
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20. August 2010
Yam Chips
Ingredients: 200gms yam/suran; peeled, washed and sliced into medium thin slices as shown in the picture below, 1-1 1/2 cups of gramflour (besan), 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 2 tbsp tamarind pulp, Salt to taste, Oil for frying, Water for batter. Method: Boil the sliced yam with very little water, until almost cooked. Do not overcook, else they will melt down. [...]
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1. August 2010
Sambhar (II)
Sambhar is a part of every meal in south Indian families, whether it is a breakfast or lunch/ dinner. It is served with urad dal vada, idli, dosa, upma, rice etc. The recipe I have given here is one of the varieties of sambhar, using coconut, small onions and other fresh spices. Easy to make and [...]
Continue reading...31. August 2010
Sprout Pancakes
Ingredients: 1 cup sprouts, A handful of fresh coriander leaves; chopped, 1-2 green chillies (or as per taste, 6-7 cloves of garlic, 1-2 inch piece of ginger, 1/2 cup of freshly grated coconut, Salt to taste, 1/2 tsp of soda bicarbonate (optional) Water for grinding, Oil for frying. Method: In a mixer grinder, combine sprouts, ginger, garlic, chillies, few coriander leaves (reserve more than half for later [...]
Continue reading...27. August 2010
Anjeer Burfi (Fig Fudge)
Anjeer Burfi/Barfi is widely prepared and sold in Indian Sweet Stores. It has a peculiar taste. Those looking for a low calorie sweet, anjeer burfi is a perfect option to satisfy their taste buds, with some modifications to this recipe (given below the original recipe). This delicious recipe is simple and effortless to make. Give [...]
Continue reading...23. August 2010
Bread Fritters
Ingredients: 7-8 slices of brown/white bread, 1 cup gramflour (besan), 1/2 tsp ground garlic, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 3/4 tsp red chilli powder, A tbsp of finely chopped coriander leaves, Salt to taste, Water, Oil for frying. Method: Scrape of the sides of the bread slices or cut them into round shape with a small bowl, as seen in the picture. In a mixing bowl, combine rest [...]
Continue reading...20. August 2010
Yam Chips
Ingredients: 200gms yam/suran; peeled, washed and sliced into medium thin slices as shown in the picture below, 1-1 1/2 cups of gramflour (besan), 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 2 tbsp tamarind pulp, Salt to taste, Oil for frying, Water for batter. Method: Boil the sliced yam with very little water, until almost cooked. Do not overcook, else they will melt down. [...]
Continue reading...1. August 2010
Sambhar (II)
Sambhar is a part of every meal in south Indian families, whether it is a breakfast or lunch/ dinner. It is served with urad dal vada, idli, dosa, upma, rice etc. The recipe I have given here is one of the varieties of sambhar, using coconut, small onions and other fresh spices. Easy to make and [...]
Continue reading...30. July 2010
Veg Cheese Croquettes
Ingredients: 50gms French beans; finely chopped, 2 small carrots; grated, 1 small green pepper; finely chopped, 1 small red pepper; finely chopped, 3 tbsp chopped onion, 1 whole pickled Jalapeno Pepper; finely chopped, (adjust as per taste) 1-2 potatoes; boiled, peeled and grated, 100 gms Mozzarella cheese; cut into medium thin sticks, Fresh bread crumbs, (if fresh bread crumbs are unavailable, use dry ones) 2-3 [...]
Continue reading...8. July 2010
Chocolate Rolls
Ingredients: 200gms Marie biscuits (or any other plain biscuits), 100gms desiccated coconut, 100gms Drinking chocolate or cocoa powder, 100gms powdered sugar, 1/2-3/4 tbsp Butter (homemade), 1 tsp Vanilla essence (extract), Milk as required, Butter paper. Method: Grind the biscuits into fine powder. Add drinking chocolate or cocoa powder and half quantity of powdered sugar to it. Mix them together. Pour little milk and knead this [...]
Continue reading...6. July 2010
Cabbage and Green Peas with Fresh Coconut
Ingredients : 2 cups shredded cabbage, 1 cup shelled green peas, 1 cup freshly grated coconut, 2 green chillies (or as per taste), 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, Salt to taste, 2 cups water (for cooking), For tempering- 1 tbsp mustard seeds (rai), 1/2 tbsp urad dal, 10-12 curry leaves; washed and pat dried, 2 tbsp refined oil. Method: Heat a pan with oil for tempering. Add mustard seeds and [...]
Continue reading...4. July 2010
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...24. June 2010
7 Delicious Recipes for a Healthy Living
Have you been eating the same diet food to avoid excess calories? Gone are the days when you had to eat boiled vegetables, soups, salads and fruits to reduce weight. You can smartly use few ideas to make your daily food have lesser calories and be healthy too. You may find plenty of low cal, [...]
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31. August 2010
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