Ingredients: 150gm apples; peeled and finely chopped, 25gm orange zest, 300gm flour, 150gm granulated sugar, 200ml milk, 3 eggs, 15gm baking powder, 150gm vegetable oil, 75gm buttermilk, 15gm orange/vanilla extract (essence), A pinch of salt. Method: Sift flour with baking powder. Beat the eggs and whisk along with sugar until frothy. Slowly add the flour and baking powder to the egg and sugar mixture. Whisk in milk, oil, [...]
Continue reading...Friday, September 25, 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...Wednesday, July 22, 2009
This Marble cake is a pound cake, nice moist with swirls of vanilla and chocolate flavor. It looks awesome and tastes delicious. I guess you can make them with different flavors too. My husband loves cakes and asks me to make different cakes at home. So the other day I made this marble cake and it [...]
Continue reading...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...Saturday, April 18, 2009
Ingredients: 2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts; make small invisible slits or holes in them, 1 tbsp dark Soy sauce, 2 tbsp pure Maple syrup, 1 tsp White Rice Wine Vinegar or fresh lemon juice, Few drops of Tabasco sauce (as per taste), Salt to taste, Olive oil spray. Method: Take a large resealable plastic bag and place your chicken breasts into it. To [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 0.25 ounces active dry yeast, 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C), 1/2 cup warm milk, 2 eggs; well beaten, 1/2 cup butter; softened, 1/2 cup white sugar, 1 tsp salt. 1 cake yeast 1 c. milk, warmed 2 eggs, well beaten 1 tsp. salt 1/4 c. warm water 1/2 stick butter 1/2 c. sugar 4 1/2 c. flour Method: Mix yeast with warm water [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Ingredients: 1 1/2 bars of unsweetened chocolate (approz 1 oz), 3/4 cup sugar, 5 tbsp cornflour or plain flour, A pinch of salt, 1 1/2 cups milk, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp chocolate essence, 2 egg yolks (save whites for meringue), 1 tbsp butter. For meringue- 2 egg whites, 4 tbsp sugar, A pinch of salt. Other- A 9 inch pie crust. Method: Combine together sugar, flour, salt, cocoa, eggs and [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, March 5, 2009
Ingredients: (Serves 4) 2 cups cauliflower florets (around 1/2 inch), 1 1/2 cups paneer (cottage cheese); cut into 1/2 inch cubes, 1 tbsp butter, 1/2 cup grated Mozzarella, Cheddar or any processed cheese, Salt and pepper to taste. For white sauce- 2 tbsp butter, 4 tbsp all purpose flour (maida), 3 cups milk, Salt and pepper to taste, 1 tsp red chilli flakes, 1/2 tsp dried oregano [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, February 26, 2009
Ingredients: 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts; halved, 1 tbsp crushed garlic or garlic powder, 2-3 tbsp dry bread crumbs, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; shredded, A pinch of rosemary and salt to taste, 2-3 tbsp Olive oil. Method: Combine olive oil and garlic and warm them. Do not boil. Cover and set aside for few minutes. Meanwhile mix bread crumbs, rosemary, salt and [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Ingredients: 2 medium size chicken breasts; skinless, 1 egg, Salt and pepper to taste, 1 tsp garlic powder, Italian bread crumbs, Butter. Method: Beat the egg, add salt, pepper and garlic powder and whisk well. Then dip the chicken breasts into the egg mixture and then into the bread crumbs. Repeat the process one more time and then lineup the chicken breasts into [...]
Continue reading...Friday, February 20, 2009
Ingredients: 2 large potatoes; washed and scrubed (leave on the skin if not very dirty), 1/3 cup sour cream, Shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, Some fresh parsley; chopped, Salt, paprika and pepper to taste, 2 tbsp butter. Method: Pat dry the potatoes and bake them in the oven at 350° F (175° C) for around 45 minutes or till they are cooked. [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, February 5, 2009
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups rolled oats, 1/4 cup flour, 2 tbsp honey, 1/2 cup raisins, 2 egg whites, 1/4 tsp baking powder, 1/4 cup caster sugar, 25gm melted butter. Method: Sift together flour and baking powder. In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, raisins, sugar and then add flour to it. In another bowl beat egg whites with honey and butter. Then stir in this [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Ingredients: 150gms or 5 ounces pizza dough, 6 pork or chicken sausages, 1 cup sliced mushrooms, Red chilli flakes or paprika to taste, 1 small onion; chopped, 1 cup Mozzarella cheese; grated, 1/2 cup Cheddar or Ricotta cheese; grated, Salt to taste, Oil for frying and brushing. Method: Heat little oil in a pan and fry the sausages till done. Drain. In the same oil fry [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Ingredients: 1 kg potatoes, 250 gms carrots, 80 gms Olive oil or fat, Salt to taste, Pepper to taste, Kasuri Methi (Dry fenugreek leaves - optional). Method: Peel the potatoes and cut in big pieces. Take care to check that all the potatoes are equal in size. Peel the carrots and slice them into medium thick slices. Lightly blanch the carrots and boil [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Ingredients: For the chicken- 2 boneless chicken breasts; flattened and halved, 1 tsp oregano or dry herbs, Salt and pepper to taste, 1 tsp vinegar, 1 tsp olive oil. For the topping- Hot tomato salsa as per taste, Grated ricotta or cheddar cheese as per taste, Green or black olives (sliced) if you like. Method: Marinate the chicken pieces with all the ingredients for an hour. Preheat [...]
Continue reading...Saturday, March 15, 2008
Ingredients: 225gms rava/suji(semolina), 125gms + 1 tsp unsalted butter or ghee, 3-4 tsp sugar or as per taste, 100gms raisins, 1-2 tbsp broken cashewnuts, 1/2 tbsp baking powder, 2 tsp vanilla essence, 1/2 tsp elaichi powder (green cardamom), 260gms sweetened condensed milk, 260gms water. Method: In a non-stick pan, melt 125gms butter and add rava to it. Mix well and roast rava for few minutes till it [...]
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