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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...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...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...Chocolate Rolls
8. July 2010
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...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...Chocolate Cake with Cream
26. April 2010
It was my husband’s birthday yesterday and this time I decided to bake the cake myself. I love chocolate cake but he is not very fond of them. So I decided to bake a chocolate cake with a hint of coffee taste in it topped with fresh cream frosting with some chocolate shavings. He just [...]
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...Banana Chocolate Cake
11. February 2010
Ingredients: 1 ripe banana; pureed, 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup plain flour (maida), 1/3 cup salted butter; softened, 1 egg; beaten until fluffy, 1/3 cup milk, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 3/4 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp vanilla essence, 1/4 cup chocolate pieces/chips, Cake tin. Method: Grease the cake tin. Preheat the oven at 180 degree C. Sift the flours along with baking powder. In a bowl, beat [...]
Continue reading...Spinach Rice (Palak Pulao)
15. January 2010
An ideal recipe for kids parties or even for adults. Fairly simple and nutritious recipe. Ingredients: 250gms long grain (Basmati) rice; washed, 1/2 bunch of Spinach (palak) leaves; cleaned and washed, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 2 green chillies; finely chopped, 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 medium size onion; sliced, 1/2 cup shelled green peas, 1 large capsicum; halved and then sliced, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 [...]
Continue reading...Assorted Vegetables in BBQ sauce
12. January 2010
Ingredients: 2-3 bowls of assorted vegetables like Broccoli, Babycorn, Zucchini, green, yellow and red Bell Peppers, mushrooms, etc; cut into bite size pieces and lightly blanched, For the sauce- 4 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp finely chopped garlic, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 tbsp spicy red chilli sauce, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, 1 tbsp Mustard paste, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp white vinegar, Salt to taste. Method: Melt [...]
Continue reading...Moong and Rice Ghavan (A healthy breakfast)
2. October 2009
‘Ghavan’ is similar to a dosa or pancake. Ghavan is traditionally prepared with rice and coconut-jaggery stuffing, served with coconut milk in the coastal regions of Maharashtra. There are many variations to this recipe which are very healthy since they are prepared with different lentils. One such variation is Moong (green gram) and rice ghavan, flavored [...]
Continue reading...Cottage Cheese Puffs
25. September 2009
Ingredients: For the stuffing- 200 gms paneer; grated, 1 capsicum (green bell pepper), finely chopped, 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies, 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 1/2 tsp mustard paste, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, 1/2 tsp coriander powder, Salt to taste, 1/2 tsp chaat masala, Cheese; grated (as per choice), Oil for roasting. For the puff- 100 [...]
Continue reading...Olive and Jalapeno Cheese Pops
21. September 2009
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese, 3 tbsp shredded Mild Cheddar cheese, Pitted Olives (black or green as per your choice); sliced, Jalapeno peppers; chopped, Salt and pepper to taste, 2 tbsp flour, Water, Bread crumbs to coat, Oil for deep frying. Method: In a bowl, combine both the cheeses with olives and Jalapeno peppers, season with some salt and pepper if you want. Prepare small [...]
Continue reading...Noodle Scotch Egg
19. September 2009
Ingredients: 1 packet of Instant noodles (Ramen/Maggi or any other noodles with tastemaker); cooked as per instructions on the packet, 2 medium size potatoes; boiled and mashed, 4 hard boiled eggs; shelled, 1 egg; beaten and seasoned with some salt and pepper if you like, Bread crumbs to coat, Oil for deep frying. Method: Mix together noodles with mashed potatoes, to prepare a [...]
Continue reading...Banana Chips
12. September 2009
Ingredients: 5 raw bananas, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, Salt to taste, Oil for deep frying. Method: Peel the bananas and soak them in salted cold water for some time. Then slice them and put them in the same water. Add some turmeric powder to it, mix and let it rest for 10-15 minutes. Then drain them on paper towels. Meanwhile heat [...]
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31. August 2010
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