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How to make Butter at home - So simple!
Making your own butter, doesn’t it sound interesting? It does. If you are one of those who believe in preparing everything at home and serving your family the best, then you have come to the right place. But if you feel you would save any money by this then this won’t be a good option. [...]
Continue reading...Tips for leftovers
Monday, April 27, 2009
1. Leftover sabjis form a good stuffing for parathas. So if you have leftover sabjis like cauliflower, alu, methi, palak, alu-methi, alu-palak, just mash the sabji, fill this stuffing into your regular roti dough and prepare parathas. You can also add some ginger-garlic paste, spices, lemon juice or chat masala to this leftover stuffing to change its [...]
Continue reading...Sweet and Spicy Karela Fry (Bitter Gourd Stir Fry)
Monday, April 13, 2009
I am sure karela is one of the most ‘not’ preferred vegetable by you or your kids. It is a rich source of in essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, B1, B2, C and Iron. Its regular consumption could prevent hypertension, eye complication, blood disorders such as boils, scabies, itching, ring worm and fungal diseases. [...]
Continue reading...Koottu Curry
Sunday, February 15, 2009
A delicious recipe made in Southern parts of India. It has a mixture of lentil and vegetables which can be served with any kind of Indian Bread or even with rice. It is a healthy and complete meal. Ingredients: 3/4 cup chana dal, 1 carrot; diced into 1″ cubes, 1 onion; chopped, 1 potato; diced into 1″ cubes, 1 small piece [...]
Continue reading...Shahi Kebab Kadhi
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Ingredients: For the kadhi- 2 cups thick buttermilk; little sour, 2 tbsp gramflour (besan), 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, A pinch of asafoetida (heeng), 4 dry red chillies, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds, 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 2 tbsp ground onion, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves, 4 green chillies, Salt to taste, Ghee or oil for tempering, Water. For the kebabs- 250gms meat mince, 1/2 cup chana dal (split gram), 1/4 [...]
Continue reading...Cheese Sausage Bites
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Soft and cheesey sausage bites will win you accolades at your Christmas dinner or your New Year party. Ingredients: 1 pound reduced fat pork or chicken sausages; finely chopped, 1 cup cheddar cheese; grated, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese; grated, 1 white onion; very finely chopped, Few jalepeno peppers; finely chopped, 2 tbsp milk or as required, 2 cups Bisquick or Bread crumbs. Method: Preheat the [...]
Continue reading...Mushroom Tartlets
Thursday, December 11, 2008
An ideal appetizer/side dish for your Christmas or New Year Eve. Simple and delicious tartlets. Ingredients: 30 tartlet shells, 250gms (around 1/2 lb) mushrooms (portobello, button, wild, shiitake,oyster, or any other of your choice), chopped, 1 small shallot; chopped, 2 cloves of garlic; chopped, 150 gms (around 1/4 lb) goat cheese; grated, Few leaves of parsley; chopped, Salt and pepper to taste, Butter for roasting. Method: In [...]
Continue reading...Banana Pudding topped with Meringue
Friday, October 10, 2008
Ingredients: 4 bananas; sliced, 1 box vanilla wafers, 2 cups whole fat milk, 2 tbsp unsalted butter; softened, 2 egg; yolks separated from whites, A pinch of salt, 1/3 cup flour, 1 sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/3 cup caster sugar. Method: Preheat the oven to 425 d F (200 d C) Heat a pan, melt the butter and then add 1 cup sugar, flour, egg yolks, [...]
Continue reading...Tikha Chana Alu (Spicy Chickpeas and Potatoes)
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Ingredients: 250 gms red chana (red gram or chickpeas); soaked overnight. 3 large potatoes; boiled and diced, 1 tsp rai (mustard seeds), 1/4 tsp heeng (asafoetida), 2 tbsp red chilli powder, 1 1/2 tsp dhania-jeera (coriander-cumin) powder, Salt to taste, 1/2 tsp chaat masala, 2 tbsp tamarind paste, 1 small tomato chopped, 1 small onion chopped, Coriander leaves to garnish, Oil for frying. Method: Boil the chana with little salt [...]
Continue reading...Pasta Carbonara
Monday, October 6, 2008
Ingredients: Serves 2 1/2 packet Whole wheat spaghetti 2 onions; chopped, 4-5 cloves garlic, chopped, 2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, (or Ham or bacon if you like), 2 eggs; beaten, 8-10 peppercorns; crushed, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1-2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, Salt to taste, Olive oil. Method: Boil water and cook the spaghetti into the pan and add 1 tbsp oil to it. Or [...]
Continue reading...Herbed Chicken Drumsticks
Friday, October 3, 2008
Ingredients: 3-4 chicken drumsticks, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp dried marjoram or oregano, Salt and pepper to taste, 1 tbsp plain flour or any other flour, 1 egg, beaten, 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs, Butter or vegetable oil for frying. Method: Marinate the chicken with salt and pepper for 1/2 an hour, if you like. In a shallow bowl combine breadcrumbs, herbs, salt [...]
Continue reading...Pear Granita
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Ingredients: 1 pear; chopped, 1 cup crushed ice, 1/2 lemon, 1/2 cup white or brown sugar, Whipped cream Method: In a blender, put pear, crushed ice, sugar and squeeze the lemon juice. Blend together till smooth. Pour into the glass and top with whipped cream (as much as you like). Your pear granita is ready to be served.
Continue reading...Methi Paratha
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped methi (fenugreek) leaves, 1 cup wheat flour, 2 tbsp gramflour (besan), 1 onion; grated, 1 green chilli; deseeded and finely chopped, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/4 cup white til (sesame seeds), Salt to taste, Oil for kneading and frying, Water. Method: In a large mixing bowl, combine washed and chopped methi leaves, onion, green chilli, [...]
Continue reading...Fish Curry
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Ingredients: 7-8 big pieces of fish, 1 cup thinly sliced onions, 1 cup thinly sliced tomatoes, 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 tbsp finely chopped green chillies, 2-3 cinamon (dalchini) sticks, 2-3 bay (tejpatta) leaves, Sea salt for marination, Juice of 1/2 lemon, Salt to taste, 2 tbsp vinegar, 1 cup Olive oil, Water. Method: Marinate the fish with sea salt, lime juice and set aside till you prepare your curry. Heat [...]
Continue reading...Rice Payasa
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked rice, 1 cup jaggery, Thick coconut milk of 1/2 coconut, 2 cloves (laung), 1″ cinnamon (dalchini), Elaichi (green cardamom) powder as per taste, Jaiphal (nutmeg) powder as per taste, Sliced dry fruits as per taste(optional). Method: In a heavy bottom pan mix cooked rice and jaggery and cook till jaggery is dissolved. Stir continuously breaking the rice grains to very small [...]
Continue reading...Garden Omelet with Sausage and Cheese
Monday, September 22, 2008
Ingredients: (Serves 2) 4 eggs, 3 sausages; fried/grilled and chopped, (optional) 3 tbsp chopped green or red onion, 1 small tomato; chopped, 1 small green bell pepper (capsicum); chopped, 3-4 mushrooms; sliced and diced, Salt and pepper to taste, Chilli flakes to taste, 3 tbsp grated cheddar cheese, 2 tbsp cream or half-and-half, Olive oil for frying. Method: Beat the eggs in a bowl and whisk them nicely [...]
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Monday, June 1, 2009
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