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Strawberry Soup
Have you tried this recipe earlier? Well I had never heard of a strawberry soup, until I just came across one over the internet and I was quite amused. I decided to prepare it myself and I must tell you that it was so irresistible that I forgot to click a photograph to show it [...]
Continue reading...Peaches and Berry Salad
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Ingredients: 2 peaches, 1 pint blackberries, 1/2 pint strawberries, 1/2 tsp ground cardamom, 5 cups of water. Method: Bring the water to boil in a pot. Drop the peaches and blanch them for half a minute. Drain and put them into cold water. Keep them in it for a minute and drain. Peel off their skin and slice them. In a mixing [...]
Continue reading...Corn Fritters
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Ingredients: 1 cup boiled sweetcorn kernels, 3/4 cup flour, 2-3 tbsp cornflour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 3/4 tsp paprika (or flakes of red chillies), Salt to taste, 2 scallions (white onions); chopped, 1 small green bell pepper, 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves, Water, Oil. Method: Heat oil for frying in a pan (shallow fry). Mix together all the ingredients and prepare a [...]
Continue reading...Italian Olive Spread
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Ingredients: 1/2 cup green olives (without pits), 1/2 cup black olives (without pits), 1/2 tsp minced garlic, 1/2 tsp capers, 1 tbsp tomato paste, Oregano to taste, 1/4 cup olive oil. Directions: Add all ingredients to a blender or food processer and blend until smooth. Adjust the amount of oil to get the right consistency. TIPS: 1. Make your own variation by adding some cheese spread to [...]
Continue reading...Paneer in Tomato Gravy
Sunday, February 15, 2009
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 [...]
Continue reading...Low fat Vegetable Soup
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Many times we feel hungry between our meals. And if we snack or munch this time we do not feel hungry at the time of our regular meals and later our stomach again needs feeding. In the end we end up eating more and nothing is healthy. To avoid such things we can also have [...]
Continue reading...Sweet Corn Chicken Egg Drop Soup
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Ingredients: (Serves 2) 2 cups chicken stock, 1 chicken breasts; chopped very finely, 1 egg, 1 small onion; finely diced, 1/2 tsp ground ginger-garlic, Little celery; chopped 15 gms cornflour; dissolved in little water, Salt, sugar and pepper to taste, 1 tbsp butter. Method: Melt butter in a wok, add onion, ginger-garlic, celery and saute for 2 minutes. Then add chicken stock and then ads the [...]
Continue reading...Steamed Vegetables with Tomato Garlic Sauce
Friday, February 6, 2009
Ingredients: 100 gms each - french beans, carrots, green bell peppers, cauliflower florets; chopped, 1/2 cup shelled green peas, 1 onion; chopped, 2 tsp wheat flour, 2 tbsp butter, Salt and black pepper to taste, Oil for roasting. For Tomato Garlic Sauce- 1 cup vegetable stock, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 cup tomato sauce, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1-2 green chillies; ground, 2 tbsp corn flour, Salt and sugar to [...]
Continue reading...Honey Raisin Biscuits
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...Veg Mocktail
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Ingredients: 1 cup cucumber; grated, 1 cup carrot; grated, 1 cup lettuce; grated, 1 cup spinach; shredded, 2 tsp chopped coriander leaves, 3-4 mint leaves, Salt, Sugar and Pepper to taste, Crushed ice. Method: Blend all the vegetables in the blender till smooth. Pass it through a sieve if you want. Add salt, sugar and pepper to taste. Add crushed ice to the glasses and [...]
Continue reading...Whole Wheat Healthy Pancakes
Thursday, January 8, 2009
A healthy recipe of pancakes made of whole wheat and jaggery and serve with a generous amount of your favorite syrup, or to make it even more healthier to be eaten with plenty of honey. Have it as breakfast or mid-time snack. An ideal lunch box option for kids. Ingredients: 100-110 gms whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup jaggery, Milk as [...]
Continue reading...Broccoli and Potato Soup
Monday, January 5, 2009
Ingredients: 250gms broccoli florets, 2 small potatoes; boiled, (avoid in case of a diet soup) 250gms onion; finely chopped, Few pods of garlic; finely chopped, 1/2 cup fresh cream; beaten well, (avoid in case of a diet soup, use thick yogurt instead) 2 tbsp almonds flakes; roasted if you like, (optional) 2 tbsp olive oil, Salt and pepper to taste, Vegetable stock or water. Method: Blanch [...]
Continue reading...Low Fat Vegetable Soup
Friday, January 2, 2009
Many times we feel hungry between our meals. And if we snack or munch this time we do not feel hungry at the time of our regular meals and later our stomach again needs feeding. In the end we end up eating more and nothing is healthy. To avoid such things we can also have [...]
Continue reading...Healthy Garbanzo Bean Salad
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Ingredients: For the Salad- 2 cups garbanzo beans or chickpeas; tinned or dry beans, soaked overnight and boiled in salted water till soft, 1 onion; chopped, 1 tomato; chopped, 1 green pepper (capsicum); chopped, Chopped cilantro or coriander leaves to garnish. For the Dressing- 2 tbsp Olive oil, 2 green chillies; finely chopped, 2 tbsp lime juice, 3/4 tsp or as per taste - chat masala, [...]
Continue reading...Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Thursday, November 13, 2008
We all love smoothies, they are simple to prepare and very healthy. Smoothies are ideal for weight-watchers and children who dislike eating fruits. Colorful smoothies are attractive and hence children love them. So all you mums out there, get goin! Ingredients: (Serves 2) 2 bananas; peeled, sliced and chilled, 8 fresh/frozen strawberries or 1 cup strawberry crush, (chilled) 2 cups [...]
Continue reading...Healthy Grilled Fish Burger
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Ingredients: (Serves 2) For the grilled fish- 2 steaks of Red Snapper Fish (approx. 125-150gms each and boneless), 2 tbsp Olive oil, 4-5 cloves garlic; finely chopped, Salt and black pepper to taste. For the burger- 2 Whole wheat burger buns, 2 tbsp Dijon mustard paste, Low fat Mayonnaise as per taste (best if is eggless), 3-4 leaves of Iceberg Lettuce, Sliced tomatoes as per taste, Pickled [...]
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Monday, August 10, 2009
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