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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...Anjeer Burfi (Fig Fudge)
27. August 2010
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...Bread Fritters
23. August 2010
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...Yam Chips
20. August 2010
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...Sambhar (II)
1. August 2010
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...Veg Cheese Croquettes
30. July 2010
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...Cabbage and Green Peas with Fresh Coconut
6. July 2010
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...Long Beans Vegetable with Coconut
1. June 2010
Long beans are also known as Yardlong beans. There are different names for these beans in different languages in India, like Karamani in Tamil, Chawalichya Shenga in Marathi, Alsandalu in Telugu, Bodi in Hindi and so on. Ingredients: 2 cups of long / cow-pea beans; thoroughly washed under running water and cut into small pieces, 1/2 cup of [...]
Continue reading...Scrambled Eggs
29. May 2010
Scrambled eggs is a favorite breakfast in Britain. I used to have it almost everyday while I was there some time ago. Its healthy and the recipe is fairly simple. Ingredients: 4 eggs, 1/2 cup heavy cream, Salt and pepper to taste, 2-3 tbsp butter, 1/2 cup processed cheese; grated (optional). Method: In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, add cream, season with salt [...]
Continue reading...Steamed Idlis
27. May 2010
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked rice, 1 cup urad dal, 1-2 tsp methi (fenugreek) seeds (or adjust to taste), Salt to taste, 1-2 cups water or as required, Ghee or oil for greasing. Method: Soak rice and urad dal separately in water, overnight. Soak methi seeds along with urad dal. Next day grind the soaked rice along with the water to form a not [...]
Continue reading...Cheese Fingers
21. April 2010
Ingredients: 200gms or 7 ounces Mozzarella cheese; cut into fingers, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce Salt and pepper to taste 2 tsp mustard paste, Bread crumbs to cover, Oil for frying. Method: Mix together mustard paste, salt, pepper and worcestershire sauce. Dip each cheese finger into this mixture, then roll it into the bread crumbs. Prepare all the fingers like this. Then heat oil [...]
Continue reading...Adai (A South Indian Breakfast)
19. April 2010
Adai is a South Indian delicacy made out of dal (lentils). It can be eaten as breakfast, lunch or dinner. The recipe is full of proteins since the main ingredients here are different lentils, hence is healthy for growing kids. Methi (Fenugreek leaves and seeds) makes it slightly bitter but when combined with other dals [...]
Continue reading...Zunka (A Maharashtrian Delicacy)
14. April 2010
‘Zunka’ is a Maharashtrian recipe made out of gramflour. It has few ingredients and is delicious if made little spicy. It is also called as a poor man or a farmer’s food. Tastes best if served with ‘Bhakri’, onion and ‘Mirchi Thecha’. You can also have it with plain roti or dal-rice. It can be [...]
Continue reading...Red Coconut Chutney
12. April 2010
Ingredients: For the chutney- 1 cup grated fresh coconut, 2 dry red chillies; lightly roasted, 2 tbsp chana dal; lightly roasted, Salt to taste, 2 pinches asofietida, A small grape size ball of tamarind; soaked in warm water for 3-4 mins. For tempering: 1 tsp coconut oil, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds (rai), 1/2 tsp urad dal, Few curry leaves. Method: Grind together all the ingredients for the chutney in [...]
Continue reading...Methi Paneer (Indian-style Fenugreek with Cottage Cheese)
7. April 2010
“Methi’ or ‘Fenugreek’ is full of iron, vitamins and minerals, but its bitterness makes it ‘hated’ vegetable amongst children and adults too. So I try out recipes wherein they won’t come to know, methi is used. Paneer or cottage cheese is liked by almost everyone. So I thought of combining the most favorite vegetable with the least [...]
Continue reading...Thai Pineapple Fried Rice
29. March 2010
Last month I was in Seattle with my husband. We met up with my school friends and they took us to this awesome Thai restaurant called ‘King and I’ located in Bellevue. Amongst the different dishes we ordered, I peculiarly liked the Yellow Curry, Prawns Rolls, Chicken Satay and their Peanut Sauce was lipsmacking. We [...]
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31. August 2010
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