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Dahi Wada (Black gram dumplings in yogurt)
Ingredients: For the wadas- 1 cup dhuli urad dal (split black gram without skin), soaked in water for about 5-6 hours, Salt to taste, Oil for deep frying, Hot water for dipping the wadas. For the dahi- 2 cups yogurt, 2-3 tsp sugar, A pinch of salt. To garnish- Ground cumin (jeera powder) and red chilli powder. Method: Grind the urad dal with some salt and very little [...]
Continue reading...Appe (Paddu)
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
‘Appe’ is commonly prepared in Southern India and Maharashtra. The batter is similar to that of ‘idli’ but this recipe could be prepared as sweet too. Will post that recipe soon. This is the traditional savory recipe for appe. The photo posted here was taken at one of the South-Indian joints we visit regularly. Ingredients: 2 cups rice; [...]
Continue reading...Medu Vada (Urad Dal Vada)
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Our common love for food, drives me and my husband to South-Indian restaurants to have our Sunday breakfast. Sunday is our day to relax and gorge on food that we love. And what a way to begin the day. South-Indian breakfast mainly consists of Idli, Appe, Dosa, Uttappa and Medu Vada accompanied with chutney and [...]
Continue reading...Grilled Chicken Caesar Wraps
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Ingredients: 3 flour tortillas, 3 grilled chicken breasts; diced, Shredded Romaine Lettuce leaves, 1 green/red Bell Pepper; finely chopped, 1/4 cup Caesar dressing, Mayonnaise, A dash of Rosemary, Shredded Parmesan cheese, Salt and pepper to taste. Method: Mix all the ingredients and divide them into three equal portions. Then spread on each flour tortilla, roll and serve. Tip: To prepare grilled chicken, marinate them with some rosemary, white [...]
Continue reading...Uttappam (South-Indian Breakfast)
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Uttappams or Uttappas are thicker than dosas and topped with different toppings like onion, coriander leaves, fresh coconut and many more. These Uttappams are very are soft and delicious. Ingredients: (Prepares 16-17 medium sized uttapas) 1 cup rice, 1/2 cup dhuli urad dal (split black gram), 1/4 cup poha (beaten rice), Salt to taste, Water, Oil. To garnish- Chopped onion, coriander leaves, green chillies [...]
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...Sev Bhaji (Maharashtrian style)
Thursday, April 30, 2009
If you are staying in Maharashtra or visiting and you haven’t tasted Pav-Bhaji and Misal-Pav then you must be an alien. It is the favorite Indian fast food, served almost in every lane in Mumbai, Pune, Kolhapur and other parts of Maharashtra. Similarly Shev bhaji/Sev bhaji is a preparation that is served with pav or [...]
Continue reading...Macaroni in Spinach and Cream Sauce
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Last afternoon I sat thinking about what can make with spinach since I had to consume it yesterday itself. I desperately wanted to prepare something different to avoid ending up preparing the usual spinach vegetable or curry or parathas, and so on. I had stocked macaroni last week , so suddenly this recipe struck my mind. I [...]
Continue reading...Vegetable Burger Patty
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
I love the vegetable burger served at McDonald’s. But I never really tried making one at home. Yesterday I thought of giving it a try, and believe me my first attempt was successful. My husband said it tastes better than McDonald’s and you know how you feel when your husband has a compliment for you. [...]
Continue reading...Quick Margherita Pizza
Friday, January 30, 2009
Ingredients: 1 12″ pizza crust, 4-5 plum tomatoes; chopped, 2 plum tomatoes; thinly sliced, 1 onion; chopped, 1 clove of garlic; minced, 2 tbsp + 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tsp balsamic vinegar, 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves; roughly chopped, Salt and pepper to taste, A pinch of white sugar, 1 cup Mozzarella cheese; shredded. Method: To prepare the sauce: Heat oil in a pan on medium flame. [...]
Continue reading...Noodle Canapes Snack
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Ingredients: 200gms noodles (of your choice), 20-25 canapes, 10-12 cloves of garlic; finely chopped, 1/2 tsp sliced fresh red chillies or dry flakes, 2-3 sprigs of spring onion; chopped, 1 green pepper (capsicum), chopped, Juice of 1/2 lemon, Salt, soy sauce and sweet chilli sauce to taste, Oil for frying. Method: Cook the noodles as per instructions on the pacaket and drain. Heat oil in a [...]
Continue reading...Mixed Vegetable Stuffing
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Ingredients: 1 cup each vegetable chopped - French beans, Carrots, cabbage, cauliflower, 1 cup green peas, 2 onions; finely chopped, 2 tomatoes; finely chopped, 4 green chillies; finely chopped, Chopped coriander leaves as per taste, Turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt and garam masala to taste, 1 tbsp Butter and 1 tbsp oil. Method: Heat oil in a pan, add butter to it. When both [...]
Continue reading...Papdi Chaat
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Ingredients: For papdi- 250gms maida (refined wheat flour), 1 tsp roasted jeera (cumin) powder, 1 tsp ajwain (carrom seeds), Salt to taste, 1 tbsp + oil for frying. Other ingredients- 1 cup boiled potatoes; finely chopped, 1 cup finely chopped onions, 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes, 1 cup finely chopped coriander leaves, Green chutney as per taste, Sweet tamarind chutney as per taste, Sweet yogurt, Salt to taste, Red chilli powder, [...]
Continue reading...Vegetable Burger
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Ingredients: For the patty- 1 cup shelled green peas, 1/2 cup chopped carrots, 1/2 cup chopped capsicum, 1/2 cup cauliflower florets, 1/2 cup chopped cabbage, 2 meduim size potatoes; boiled and peeled, 1 small onion, chopped, 2-3 tbsp chopped coriander leaves, 1 green chilli, deseeded and finely chopped, 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp dhania powder (coriander powder), 1 [...]
Continue reading...Spinach stuffed Pancake Roll
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Ingredients: Stuffing- 2 tsp chopped garlic, 3 tbsp finely chopped onion, 1 tsp green chilli paste, 1 medium size bowl spinach leaves, chopped, Olive oil, Grated cheese. Pancakes- 2 cups maida(sieved wheat flour), 2 eggs, Salt to taste, Milk, Butter for frying. Other- Mayonnaise as per taste, Tomato ketchup. Method: Stuffing- In a pan, heat some olive oil, add chopped garlic, saute for a minute and add onion. Fry till onion becomes transparent and [...]
Continue reading...Chicken Fillet Burger
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Ingredients: For the patty- 4 Chicken breasts (boneless) 1/2 tsp white pepper, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp Mustard Paste Salt to taste, Oil for frying. For the batter- 3 tbsp Maida (Seived refined flour), 1 tbsp Corn Flour, 1/2 tsp Baking Soda 1 Egg, 3 tbsp whole milk. Burger bun/bread as per requirement. Mayonnaise as per taste. Lettuce as per taste. Method: Cut the chicken breasts according to the size of [...]
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Saturday, August 1, 2009
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