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Sichuan Shrimp in Hot Chilli Sauce
Ingredients: 1/2 lb or 10-12 large shrimps, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp rice wine, Seasonings- 1 tsp minced garlic, 1 tsp minced ginger, 1 green onion; thinly sliced, 3 Red Hot Chilli Peppers, 1 tsp hot chilli paste, For the sauce- 1/4 cup tomato ketchup, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp rice wine, Salt to taste. Vegetables- 1 small stalk of celery; diagonally cut into thin slices, 1 small bamboo shoot; sliced, 4-5 [...]
Continue reading...Chinese Green Beans
12. August 2009
Ingredients: 500gms of green beans; washed, ends trimmed and strings removed, 1 1/2 inch stick ginger; minced, 2 cloves of garlic; minced, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce (if you have light soy sauce use 1 1/2 tbsps), 1 tsp cornstarch, 1/2 tsp bown sugar, 1/2 tsp sesame oil, A pinch of red chilli flakes, A pinch of salt, Oil for deep frying. Method: Blanch the beans for [...]
Continue reading...Steamed Chicken served with mushrooms
26. June 2009
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...Stir Fried Broccoli and Mushrooms
5. May 2009
A simple recipe of stir fried vegetables with key ingredients as broccoli and shiitake mushrooms. Easy to prepare and delicious to eat with noodles or brown rice. Ingredients: 1 small head broccoli; cut into small florets, 200 gms (7 ounces) shitake mushrooms or any other variety of your choice, cut each into 4 pieces, 2 small carrots; diced, 2 sprigs [...]
Continue reading...Honey Chilli Paneer
20. April 2009
Ingredients: 200 gms paneer cubes, 2 tbsp cornflour, Salt and pepper to taste, Sesame or vegetable oil for deep frying. For the sauce- 2 onions; diced into 1/2″ cubes, 2 capsicums; diced into 1/2″ cubes, 2 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp chilli sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 5-6 garlic cloves; finely chopped, 3 fresh red chillies; thinly sliced, 1 tsp sesame seeds, Salt and pepper to taste, Olive oil. Method: Sprinkle cornflour, salt, [...]
Continue reading...Chinese Garlic Chicken
27. February 2009
Ingredients: 2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts; chopped into chunks, 1 egg, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1 tsp sherry or dry white wine, Vegetable oil for frying. For the sauce- 15-20 cloves of garlic; peeled and minced, 1-2 sprigs of scallions (green onions); chopped diagonally into thin slices, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp cornstarch, A pinch [...]
Continue reading...Broccoli in Oyster Sauce
4. November 2008
Ingredients: 2 medium stalks of broccoli, 4 tbsp Oyster sauce, 1/2 tsp sugar, 3/4 tsp Tapioca starch, 1 tsp light soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, Few drops of sesame oil, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, Salt to taste. Method: Wash the broccoli and cut into small florets. Heat vegetable oil in a wok, add salt and broccoli florets, stir well. Add water and cover and cook for [...]
Continue reading...Spinach Manchurian
27. September 2008
This recipe is my innovation. I keep thinking about recipes that are delicious but healthy as well. This recipe could be categorized as specially for kids, since usually they do not want to eat green leafy vegetables. So for all those troubled moms here is a creative recipe. Ingredients: For the manchurian balls- 1 cup spinach leaves; chopped, 1/2 [...]
Continue reading...Thai Green Chicken Curry
22. August 2008
Ingredients: For Green Curry Paste- 4 Chicken cubes, 1 onion, chopped, 15 green chillies, 2 lemon grass stalks, chopped, 6-8 cloves garlic, 2″ piece ginger, 1 tbsp coriander seeds, (dhania), 1 tsp cumin seeds, (jeera), 5 peppercorns, Rind of 1 lemon, 1 tsp groundnut oil, 3-4 tbsp coriander leaves, 12-15 basil leaves, Salt to taste, Water. For the curry- 500gms boneless chicken, cut into 1″ cubes, 8 tbsp coconut milk powder or around 3 [...]
Continue reading...Baby Corn Manchurian / Mushroom Manchurian
18. August 2008
Ingredients: 1 Cup baby corn, cut into slices diagonally, or Button Mushrooms, (whole) 2 tbsp Maida,(sieved flour), 4 tbsp Cornflour, 2 tsp Corn flour, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp pepper powder, Oil for deep frying, Salt to taste, Water. Sauce- 1 tsp chopped ginger, 1 tsp chopped garlic, 1 tsp green chilli paste, 1 tsp oil, 2 tbsp soy Sauce, 2 tbsp red chilli sauce, 1 tbsp [...]
Continue reading...Chicken Stir-Fry
29. June 2008
Ingredients: 3 large boneless, chicken breasts, 1 small zuchinni, 1 small red pepper, 1 small green pepper, 5 mushrooms, 2 onions, 1 can baby corn, (optional) 1 small yellow squash(suran), For sauce- 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tbsp corn starch. Method: Cut all the vegetables and chicken breasts into bite size pieces. Heat some oil in a wok and saute the vegetables (except the [...]
Continue reading...Cauliflower Manchurian (Gobhi Manchurian)
15. May 2008
Ingredients: For the manchurian- 250 gms cauliflower, washed and cut into medium size florets, 1 cup cornflour, 2 tbsp maida (sieved wheat flour), 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste, Salt and pepper to taste, Water, Vegetable Oil for frying. For the sauce- 3 spring onions, sliced and greens separated from whites, 2-3 cloves of garlic, chopped, 3-4 green chillies, slit lengthwise, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce, 1 tbsp [...]
Continue reading...Sichuan Chicken
2. May 2008
Ingredients: 500gms (1 lb) Boneless chicken breasts; diced into 1″ cubes, 2-3 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 red bell pepper; diced, 1 carrot; sliced 1 can bamboo shoots; drained, 4 Water Chestnuts; drained and sliced, Sauce- 3 tbsp Soy Sauce 1 tsp ginger; crushed, 1 tsp garlic; minced, 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper, Salt to taste, 1/2 tsp Sugar, 1 tsp white Vinegar, 1 tbsp Cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp Water. Method: Mix together [...]
Continue reading...Chicken Teriyaki
25. April 2008
Ingredients: 3 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, cut into tiny strips, 1 cup chopped onions, 1 cup sliced mushrooms, 1 cup chopped green peppers, 1 small broccoli; boiled, 1/2 head cabbage, Salt and pepper to taste, Butter for frying. Teriyaki Sauce: 4 tbsp soy sauce, 4 tbsp dry sherry, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp cornstarch, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 4 tbsp water. Method: Heat a skillet, add butter and when butter [...]
Continue reading...Burmese Khauk-swe (Veg)
1. April 2008
A traditional Burmese recipe (gravy) served with noodles or rice. Ingredients: 2 carrots, diced, 1 medium size brinjal(egg plant), diced, 1/2 cup mushrooms, cut into halves, 1 small onion, ground to paste, 1 cup coconut milk, 2 tbsp gram flour, 1/2 tsp garlic paste, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilli flakes, Salt to taste, Oil for frying. For garnishing and serving- 200gms boiled noodles, 2 tbsp fried noodles, 5 [...]
Continue reading...Honey Chicken
13. March 2008
Ingredients: 250gms boneless chicken, cut into small cubes, 1/2 capsicum, chopped into cubes, 1 onion, chopped into big pieces, 1/2 cup of more cornflour, 2-3 dry red chillies, broken into 2-3 pieces each, 1 tsp soy sauce, 2 tsp honey, 2 tbsp tomato ketchup, 1 tbsp red chilli sauce, 1 tbsp vinegar, Oil for deep frying, Chopped sring onions for garnishing. For Marinade- 2 eggs, Salt and black pepper to [...]
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16. August 2009
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