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Quick Stir-Fried Okra
A quick and recipe of lady fingers or okra or bhindi. Since it doesn’t require any skills, it is ideal for beginners and bachelors. This stir fry recipe requires little more oil than normal as it needs to be prepared in quickly. Coriander adds flavor to this recipe. Ingredients: 100gms lady fingers (okra/bhindi), 1 large onion; coarsely chopped, 1 [...]
Continue reading...Gujarati Kadhi
Thursday, July 9, 2009
‘Kadhi’ is made out of yogurt, is spicy and sometime sweet, tempered with mustard, cumin, red chillies and curry leaves. We can translate it as a hot yogurt soup, but it is not had before meal but with your meal, may be with rice. Although the way it is prepared and served depends upon the region where it [...]
Continue reading...Jhatpat Gobhi Sukha
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
A quick cauliflower recipe, sauted in yogurt and spices. Ingredients: 2 cups cauliflower florets (gobhi), 1 cup thick yogurt (curd), 1 1/2 tbsp besan (gramflour), 3/4 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp tandoori masala (or garam masala), 1/2 tsp chat masala, Salt to taste, 2-3 tbsp Oil for frying, 1/2 tsp kasoori methi (dry fenugreek leaves). Method: Boil 3 cups water [...]
Continue reading...Corn and Cheese Stuffed Green Peppers
Saturday, June 20, 2009
A fairly simple recipe for bachelors, new cooks and for kids. Ingredients: 3 medium size Green Bell Peppers (Capsicum); stalk removed, cut into half and deseeded, 1/2 cup paneer (cottage cheese); mashed, 1/2 cup boiled corn kernels, 1/4 cup grated cheese (Cheddar or Mozzarella), 1 small onion; very finely chopped, 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds (rai), 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 1/4 [...]
Continue reading...Kala Chana Sabji (Black Chickpeas Vegetable)
Saturday, June 13, 2009
I prepare this recipe regularly at home. It is very simple and withing few ingredients that are easily available at home. Hope you like it. Ingredients: 1 cup kala chana; washed and soaked overnight in some water, 2 onions; finely chopped, 1 tsp jeera (optional), 1 tsp minced garlic, 1″ piece ginger, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 3/4 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp garam [...]
Continue reading...Yogurt and Mustard Sauted Potatoes
Friday, June 12, 2009
This is the simplest recipes of all that I have prepared so far. It takes less than 3 minutes to prepare. Fried potatoes with a tangy and sour taste of mustard and yogurt. Both blend well to give the bland potatoes a tingling flavor. Ingredients: 4 medium size potatoes; halved and then sliced into long pieces, 1 tsp [...]
Continue reading...Sicilian Chicken
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Ingredients: 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts; 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 2-3 tbsp flour, 1 cup mushrooms; sliced, 1/4 cup pimento stuffed green olives, 1/4 cup chopped peppers (optional), 2 scallions (with greens); finely chopped, 1 (approx 14oz) can of Italian Style stewed tomatoes, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, 1 tsp dried oregano, Salt and pepper to taste, Olive oil. Method: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and set [...]
Continue reading...Spinach and Corn Rolls
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Ingredients: 15 large spinach leaves, 1 cup wheat flour, 1 1/2 cup milk, 1 cup sweet corn kernels; blanched, 2 tsp butter, 1 tsp finely chopped garlic, 1 tsp chilli flakes, 1/2 tsp mixed herbs, Mozzarella cheese as per taste, grated, Salt to taste. Method: To prepare white sauce, roast wheat flour till it turns light brown in color and is fragrant. Then remove it from flame, [...]
Continue reading...How to avoid lumps while preparing white sauce?
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Many viewers have asked me this question and believe me I myself too initially had this problem while preparing white sauce. There are two simple tricks. 1. Always use cold milk. 2. Let the flour cool down before you add milk. Follow the following recipe and you will never have lumps in your white sauce. Basic White Sauce Ingredients: 1 tbsp [...]
Continue reading...Bread Pudding in 20 minutes
Thursday, April 16, 2009
This Bread Pudding recipe is very simple, with 6 ingredients and you can prepare it in a pressure cooker in 20 minutes. Ingredients: 110 gms bread slices (best if day old); roughly torn into pieces, 500 ml hot milk, 60 gms sugar, 2 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract/essence, 1/2 cup golden raisins cashew nuts and/or almonds (broken into pieces), Butter to grease the dish. Method: Place the [...]
Continue reading...Tomato Rice
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Tomato Rice is a rice recipe with tangy flavor of tomatoes. It is a simple preparation that take only 10 minutes. Can be prepared in a hurry and a good option for lunch box. Ingredients: 1 cup raw rice, 2 onions; cut into halves and sliced, 3-4 tomatoes; cut into halves and sliced, 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 3/4 - 1 [...]
Continue reading...Aloo Methi (Potato Fenugreek Vegetable)
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
A simple yet delicious and not to forget healthy vegetable recipe. Potatoes and fenugreek flavored with cumin, garlic, chillies, onions and tomatoes. A recipe that does not take much cooking time and is ideal for all you working ladies to carry in your lunch boxes. Ingredients: (Serves 3-4) 1 bunch of methi (fenugreek) leaves; cleaned, washed and coarsely chopped, 2 [...]
Continue reading...Rosemary Chicken
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
A quick recipe for chicken that can be prepared in a hurry. Rich rosemary flavored grilled chicken breasts, can be served with any salad. Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts; sliced horizontally, Juice of 1/2 lemon, 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary or 1 tsp dry rosemary, Salt and pepper to taste, Olive oil for basting. Method: Place the chicken breasts in a dish. Sprinkle lemon [...]
Continue reading...Stuffed Tomatoes
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Ingredients: 4 medium size ripe but firm tomatoes, 100-125gms or approx 3/4 cup crumbled paneer (cottage cheese), 1 small onion, 1/2 cup coriander leaves, 1 green chilli, 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 tbsp cream (optional), 1 tsp chat masala, Salt and sugar to taste, Olive oil for tempering and frying. Method: Cut the tomatoes into two halves each horizontally. Core all the pulp from them and strain [...]
Continue reading...Cheesy Cabbage Rolls
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Ingredients: 8-10 large cabbage leaves; blanched, 1 large green pepper (capsicum); very finely chopped, 1 carrot; grated, 1 cup paneer; grated, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 1/2 cup white sauce, Cheddar and Mozzarella cheese; grated, 1-2 tbsp tomato ketchup, Salt and pepper to taste, 1 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp or as per taste chilli garlic oil. (Recipe given below) Method: Melt butter in a pan, add finely chopped [...]
Continue reading...Chinese Garlic Chicken
Friday, February 27, 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 [...]
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Saturday, July 18, 2009
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