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Paneer Tikka Masala (Method II)

Saturday, October 24, 2009

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Paneer Tikka Masala (Method II)

Ingredients: 200 gms paneer; cut into cubes, For marinade- 1/2 cup thick yogurt, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala powder, Salt to taste, 1 tsp vegetable oil, Few drops of red food color (optional, you can add little Kashmiri red chilli powder too) For the gravy- 2 large size tomatoes; 1″ stick of ginger, 4-5 pods [...]

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Cottage Cheese Puffs

Friday, September 25, 2009

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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 [...]

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Corn and Cheese Stuffed Green Peppers

Saturday, June 20, 2009

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Corn and Cheese Stuffed Green Peppers

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 [...]

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Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms in 10 minutes

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

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Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms in 10 minutes

These delicious little mushroom caps are stuffed with cheesy spinach stuffing and lightly seasoned with oregano. Ingredients: 250gms white button mushrooms (around 12-15); washed under running cold water, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1/4 tsp oregano, A handful of spinach leaves; washed and finely chopped, 2 tbsp crumbled cottage cheese, 2-3 tbsp chopped green scallions, 3 tbsp Parmesan cheese; shredded, Salt and pepper to taste, Extra-virgin and [...]

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Cauliflower and Cheese Bake

Thursday, March 5, 2009

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Cauliflower and Cheese Bake

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 [...]

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Paneer in Tomato Gravy

Sunday, February 15, 2009

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Paneer in Tomato gravy is a very simple and quick recipe. This recipe doesnot use any oil, just little butter and cream, but you can avoid that too, the recipe turns out very good and is very easy, ready in few minutes. So now you have unexpected guests for food, you can please them with this secret recipe. Take my word!!  Ingredients: 200gms paneer cubes, 3 tomatoes; quartered, 1 large [...]

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Methi Paneer Paratha

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

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Ingredients: 2 cups methi (fenugreek) leaves; washed and chopped, 1/2 cup fresh paneer (cottage cheese); finely crumbled, Wheat flour as required, 2-3 tbsp gram flour (besan), 1-2 green chillies; finely chopped, 1 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1 small onion; grated, 2 tbsp yogurt (dahi), Salt to taste, 1 tsp + oil for roasting, Water for kneading. Method: Mix together all the [...]

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Spinach Cheese Cake

Sunday, January 18, 2009

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Ingredients: 400gms fresh spinach leaves; finely chopped, 100gms fresh coriander leaves; finely chopped, 3/4 cup skim cottage cheese, 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 3 large eggs, 4-5 cloves of garlic, minced, 1-2 green chillies; very finely chopped, Salt and pepper to taste. Method: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Meanwhile mix together all the ingredients (reserve some Parmesan cheese to garnish). Grease a baking tray or [...]

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Palak Paneer Burji (Method 2)

Saturday, January 17, 2009

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Ingredients: 1/2 cup paneer (grated), 2 cups palak (chopped), 1 large onion (chopped), 1 tbsp ginger and garlic paste, 1/2 tbsp coriander powder, 1 tsp garam masala powder, 1/2 tsp chilli powder, 4 tbsp oil, 1/4 tsp zeera (cumin seeds), Kasuri menthi leaves as per taste, Salt to taste, Chopped coriander leaves to garnish.   Method:- Take oil in a handi, add zeera, when zeera is fried add ginger garlic paste [...]

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Paneer Tikka

Monday, November 10, 2008

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Paneer Tikka is a ‘must-have’ Indian recipe that is popular amongst all people around the world. This mouthwatering recipe is made out of soft paneer chunks marinated with tandoori masala and grilled with capsicum, onion and tomatoes. Ingredients: 250gms paneer (cottage cheese); cut into 1 1/2″ cubes, 2 small capsicums; cut into 1 1/2″ cubes, 2 small onions; cut [...]

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Paneer stuffed Methi Paratha

Sunday, October 12, 2008

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This recipe for stuffed paratha is my innovation; with a mixture of Punjabi and Maharashtrian flavor; tried, tested and loved by my family and friends. A healthy and complete food that could be served as breakfast or even as a meal. Ideal food for kids. Hope you all like it. Ingredients: For the paratha- 1 huge bunch of [...]

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Paneer Rolls

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

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Ingredients: 150 gms paneer (cottage cheese), 1/4 cup suji or semolina, 1/2 onion, finely chopped, 1 green chilli, finely chopped, 1 tbsp chopped mint leaves, 1/2 tsp garlic paste, 1/4 tsp mustard powder or paste, Salt and pepper to taste, Oil for frying. Method: Crush paneer and add suji to it, mix well using you hand and finger tips. Add all the remaining ingredients except oil [...]

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Makhmali Paneer

Friday, September 5, 2008

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Ingredients: 250 gms paneer, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, 3 tbsp besan(gram flour), 2 tbsp curd, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, few drops of orange red colour, 2 small capsicums, cubed, 2 small onions, diced, 1/2 tsp garam masala, Salt to taste, 1 tbsp lemon juice, Oil for frying. Grind to paste- 2 inches ginger, 4 flakes garlic, 1 tsp jeera(cumin seeds), Seeds of chhoti ilaichi(green cardamoms), 2 green chillies, deseeded, 2 tbsp [...]

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Paneer with Peppers

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

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Ingredients: 350gms paneer, cut into cubes, 50 gms grated paneer, 1 green bell pepper, diced, 1 red bell pepper, diced, 1 yellow bell pepper, diced, 2 medium size onions, ground to paste, 1/2 cup cashew nuts, soaked in warm water for 20 minutes and ground to paste, 2 green chillies, finely chopped, 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 2-3 bay leaves (tejpatta), 4 cloves (laung), 5 peppercorns (kali mirch), 1/2 [...]

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Paneer Paratha

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

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Ingredients: 2 cups atta(whole wheat flour), Water to knead flour, Salt to taste, Ghee(butter), Stuffing- 100gms paneer (cottage cheese),mashed, 1 onion, finely chopped, 1 tsp jeera(cumin seeds), 1 small green chilli, deseeded and finely chopped, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves, Salt to taste. Method: Mix atta(wheat flour),salt 2-3 tsp ghee and water to knead flour. Keep aside. In a bowl mix all the contents of [...]

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Mutter Paneer

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

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Ingredients: 2 cups mutter (green peas), 1 cup paneer (cottage cheese); cubed, 1 large onion; ground to paste, 1 tomato; pureed, 1 tsp jeera (cumin seeds), 2 tbsp yogurt; well beaten, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 3/4 tsp Punjabi garam masala, 5 cashew nuts, 1 tsp poppy seeds, 1 tsp melon seeds, Salt to taste, Chopped coriander leaves to garnish, Oil for tempering. Method: Grind together cashew nuts, [...]

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