Makhmali Kofta Curry
Ingredients: For koftas- 100 gms khoya, 1/2 cup maida, 1/2 tsp baking soda, Salt to taste, Water as required. For the curry- 1 tsp jeera 1 tbsp finely chopped ginger, 1 tbsp dhania powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala, 2 tbsp khus khus (poppy seeds), 4 tbsp freshly grated coconut, 2 tbsp khoya, Salt to taste, 1/4 cup fresh cream, Chopped coriander leaves to garnish, Water, Ghee/butter for tempering. Method: Combine all the ingredients for kofta and [...]
Continue reading...Mango Marinated Fried Prawns
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
This recipe has a delicious blend of sweetness of mango with little spices to subtly marinate the prawns. Then they are coated with coconut and mint and crisp fried. Ingredients: 1 cup mango pulp, 1 cup medium size prawns; peeled, deveined and washed, 1 1/2 tsp garlic paste, 1/2 tsp mustard paste, 1/8 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, Salt to [...]
Continue reading...Cauliflower and Cheese Bake
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Ingredients: (Serves 4) 2 cups cauliflower florets (around 1/2 inch), 1 1/2 cups paneer (cottage cheese); cut into 1/2 inch cubes, 1 tbsp butter, 1/2 cup grated Mozzarella, Cheddar or any processed cheese, Salt and pepper to taste. For white sauce- 2 tbsp butter, 4 tbsp all purpose flour (maida), 3 cups milk, Salt and pepper to taste, 1 tsp red chilli flakes, 1/2 tsp dried oregano [...]
Continue reading...Sweet Corn Chicken Egg Drop Soup
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Ingredients: (Serves 2) 2 cups chicken stock, 1 chicken breasts; chopped very finely, 1 egg, 1 small onion; finely diced, 1/2 tsp ground ginger-garlic, Little celery; chopped 15 gms cornflour; dissolved in little water, Salt, sugar and pepper to taste, 1 tbsp butter. Method: Melt butter in a wok, add onion, ginger-garlic, celery and saute for 2 minutes. Then add chicken stock and then ads the [...]
Continue reading...Quick Fried Thai Chicken
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Ingredients: 400gms boneless and skinless chicken; cut into stripes, 15 mushrooms; halved, 1 green pepper; cut into cubes, 1 red pepper; cut into cubes, 7-8 fresh red chillies; thinly sliced, 2-3 scallions with the green; chopped, 2 tbsp finely chopped garlic, 2″ piece ginger; finely chopped, 1 tsp sugar, 2 tbsp fish sauce (or as per taste), 3 tsp dark soy sauce (or as per taste) Olive [...]
Continue reading...Roast Chicken with spicy vegetables
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (approx 800 gms); cleaned and skinned, For marinade- 2″ stick of ginger; grated, 5-6 garlic cloves; minced, 1 tsp gound cumin, 1 tsp red chilli powder, Salt to taste, 1/4 cup tomato puree, Juice of 1/2 lemon. Other- 4 large potatoes; par-boiled, peeled and quatered, 1 cup of fresh green beans; chopped into 2″ pieces, Ground red chilli as per taste, Peppercorns; freshly crushed. Method: Mix the [...]
Continue reading...Mushroom Tartlets
Thursday, December 11, 2008
An ideal appetizer/side dish for your Christmas or New Year Eve. Simple and delicious tartlets. Ingredients: 30 tartlet shells, 250gms (around 1/2 lb) mushrooms (portobello, button, wild, shiitake,oyster, or any other of your choice), chopped, 1 small shallot; chopped, 2 cloves of garlic; chopped, 150 gms (around 1/4 lb) goat cheese; grated, Few leaves of parsley; chopped, Salt and pepper to taste, Butter for roasting. Method: In [...]
Continue reading...Hot Garlic Chicken Sizzlers
Monday, December 1, 2008
Ingredients: For the chicken- 200gms boneless chicken; cut into bite size cubes, 1 tbsp sichuan sauce (schezwan sauce), 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 tbsp vinegar, Salt to taste, 3/4 cup Cornflour + wheat flour for dusting and coating, Oil for deep frying. For the hot garlic sauce- 10-12 cloves of garlic; freshly and finely chopped, 1 tbsp schezwan sauce, 1 tbsp red chilli paste, 2 tbsp tomato puree, 1 tbsp [...]
Continue reading...Healthy Grilled Fish Burger
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Ingredients: (Serves 2) For the grilled fish- 2 steaks of Red Snapper Fish (approx. 125-150gms each and boneless), 2 tbsp Olive oil, 4-5 cloves garlic; finely chopped, Salt and black pepper to taste. For the burger- 2 Whole wheat burger buns, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard paste, Low fat Mayonnaise as per taste (best if is eggless), 3-4 leaves of Iceberg Lettuce, Sliced tomatoes as per taste, Pickled [...]
Continue reading...Tikha Chana Alu (Spicy Chickpeas and Potatoes)
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Ingredients: 250 gms red chana (red gram or chickpeas); soaked overnight. 3 large potatoes; boiled and diced, 1 tsp rai (mustard seeds), 1/4 tsp heeng (asafoetida), 2 tbsp red chilli powder, 1 1/2 tsp dhania-jeera (coriander-cumin) powder, Salt to taste, 1/2 tsp chaat masala, 2 tbsp tamarind paste, 1 small tomato chopped, 1 small onion chopped, Coriander leaves to garnish, Oil for frying. Method: Boil the chana with little salt [...]
Continue reading...Stuffed Bittergourd (Bharva Karela) (Method I)
Monday, September 29, 2008
Ingredients: 4 bittergourds or karela; peeled and edges cut, 2 large potatoes; boiled, peeled and coarsly diced, 1 large onion; finely chopped, 2 red chillies; finely sliced, 1 tsp mustard seeds, 15-20 curry leaves, 2 tbsp finely chopped ginger, 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, Salt to taste, Water. For coating- 2 tbsp maida (all-purpose flour), 2 tbsp cornflour, Bread crumbs, Salt to taste, Water. Other- Oil for frying. Method: Boil water with [...]
Continue reading...Cheese and Corn Nuggets
Monday, September 22, 2008
Ingredients: 1 cup American corn kernels, 1/4 cup cheddar cheese; grated, 1/2 cup paneer; grated, 1/2 tsp garlic paste, 1 tsp roasted cumin (jeera) powder, 1 long green chilli; finely chopped, 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves, Cornflour as required for binding, Salt to taste, Oil for shallow frying. Method: Boil the corn kernels along with little salt in water for around 10 minutes. Drain and let them [...]
Continue reading...Mushroom, Bacon and Onion Pie
Friday, September 12, 2008
Ingredients: 2 9″ pie crusts, 1 cup sliced sweet onions, 1 cup sliced mushrooms; blanched, 4-6 slices of bacon, Shredded cheese as per taste, Salt and pepper to taste, Butter. Method: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C or 400 degrees F for few minutes. Melt butter in a skillet and fry bacon till it is cooked and crisp. Season with some salt and pepper. [...]
Continue reading...Spinach and Mushroom Quiche
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Ingredients: (Serves 2) 5 ounce frozen spinach (drained and thawed) or 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, Mushroom slices as per taste, 1/2 cup chopped scallions (only white) or red onions, 3 eggs, 150gms shredded cheese (ricotta, mozarella, parmesan, cheddar or other), 2 tsp butter, Salt and pepper to taste, 9″ pie pan or a baking dish. Method: Preheat the oven to 175 degrees C (350 [...]
Continue reading...Papad in Gravy
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
This is an ideal recipe to prepare when you are tired of making the same ol’ vegetables or when on one fine day you realise there is no vegetable at home and you are in no moods of going to the market. Ingredients: 5 medium size udad or moong papad (poppodam), 1 tsp jeera (cumin seeds), 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/2 tsp [...]
Continue reading...Sesame Spinach Salad
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Ingredients: A bunch of spinach leaves, 1 tbsp white sesame seeds, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp soy sauce, Salt to taste. Method: Wash and blanch the spinach with little salted water. Drain out all the water well and coarsely chop the spinach. Grind the sesame seeds. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and rice vinegar and cook till the [...]
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