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Mixed Vegetables in Red Coconut Curry

This recipe is an Indian version of the Red Thai Curry. The coastal regions of India use fresh coconut is most of their recipes. This recipe is not a traditional recipe but is derived from western coastal region of Maharashtra - Konkan. Mixed vegetables are added to a curry that is made out of fresh [...]

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Spaghetti Bolognese (Indian Style)

Spaghetti originated in Italy but is relished all over the world. The original preparation is made out of beef mince, but you can replace it with chicken mince if you like. This recipe is using chicken mince and is a variation of Spaghetti Bolognese with an Indian touch to it. Try it out, I am sure you [...]

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Paneer stuffed Methi Paratha

This recipe for stuffed paratha is my innovation; with a mixture of Punjabi and Maharashtrian flavor; tried, tested and loved by my family and friends. A healthy and complete food that could be served as breakfast or even as a meal. Ideal food for kids. Hope you all like it. Ingredients: For the paratha- 1 huge bunch of [...]

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Pasta Carbonara

Ingredients: Serves 2 1/2  packet Whole wheat spaghetti 2 onions; chopped, 4-5 cloves garlic, chopped, 2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, (or Ham or bacon if you like), 2 eggs; beaten, 8-10 peppercorns; crushed, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1-2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, Salt to taste, Olive oil. Method: Boil water and cook the spaghetti into the pan and add 1 tbsp oil to it. Or [...]

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Herb Dressing

Ingredients: 1/2 cup Olive oil, 3 tbsp red or white wine vinegar, 1/4 tsp dry oregano, 1/4 tsp dry thyme, 1/4 tsp dry basil or few fresh leaves; chopped, Few sprigs of parsley; chopped, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1 tbsp minced onion, Salt to taste. Method: Mix together all the ingredients in a jar with an airtight lid. Shake well and pour over you favorite salad. You [...]

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Bittergourd Pickle (Karela Achaar)

Ingredients: 1 karela, chopped, 3 green chillies, deseeded and sliced, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tbsp crushed jaggery, 1/2 tsp methi (dry fenugreek) powder, Salt to taste, 1/2 cup water. For the seasoning- 2 tbsp tamarind paste, 1 tsp rai (mustard seeds), 2 red chillies, 1/2 tsp asafoetida, 8-10 curry leaves, 1/2 tsp methi (fenugreek) seeds. Method: Heat a wok, add chopped karela, water, tamarind paste mix and cook for [...]

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Punjabi Malai Rajma

Ingredients: 1 cup rajma (red kidney beans) soaked over in water, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 2 tsp red chilli powder, 2 tsp rajma masala, 1/2aa1 tbsp chopped ginger, 1/2 tbsp chopped garlic, 1 cup cream, 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves, Butter for seasoning, Salt to taste. Method: Pressure cook soaked rajma with little salt, turmeric powder and 1/2 tsp [...]

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Tomato Pickle

Ingredients: 1 kilogram tomatoes, finely chopped, 400 grams oil, 50 grams ginger, finely chopped, 50 grams garlic, finely chopped, 2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 1 tsp fenugreek seeds (methi dana), 25 green chillies (you can add more if you like spicy), 2 tsp red chilli powder, Salt to taste, 1 1/2 cup vinegar. Method: Mix 1 tsp vinegar and half the quantity of [...]

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Palak Tadka Khichdi (Spinach Seasoned Rice)

Ingredients: 1 cup washed rice, 10-15 spinach leaves, 1/4 cup moong dal (green gram without skin), soaked for over 2 hours, 1/4 cup tuvar dal (yellow split peas) , soaked for over 2 hours, 1 onion, cut into 2 halves and then sliced, 1 long carrot, chopped, 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves, 8-10 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 1″ ginger, finely chopped, 1-2 green chillies, chopped, 1 [...]

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Soya Chicken

Ingredients: 250gms boneless chicken, 2 onions, 2 capsicums, 1/2 cup spring onion greens, 3 red chillies, 2 green chillies, 8-9 garlic flakes, 1 inch piece ginger, crushed, 2 tbsp soy sauce, Salt and sugar to taste. Method: Cut the chicken in small pieces. Cut chillies, capsicums, onions horizontally in thin stripes. Take 2 tbsp oil in a wok. After it warms up, add garlic and ginger together. Keep [...]

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Rasgulla

Ingredients: 1 litre cow milk (low fat), 2 tsp white vinegar or 1/2 tsp citric acid dissolved in 1 cup water, 1 flat tbsp cornflour, Few strands of kesar (saffron), 4 drops rose essence, 3 cups sugar, 4 cups water. Method: Heat milk in a vessel and bring to boil. When milk boils add vinegar and keep stirring with a spoon. Milk now starts curdling, remove [...]

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