Ingredients: (Serves 3-4) 1 cup macaroni, 1/2 cup sweet corn kernels; boiled with little salt, 1/2 cup grated cheese (any of your choice), 1 small onion; very finely diced, 1 Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum); very finely diced, 1 green chilli; very finely diced, Salt and pepper to taste, 4 tbsp tomato ketchup, Butter for roasting, 8 toasted bread slices to serve. Method: Cook the macaroni as per [...]
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...Tuesday, March 31, 2009
A simple yet delicious and not to forget healthy vegetable recipe. Potatoes and fenugreek flavored with cumin, garlic, chillies, onions and tomatoes. A recipe that does not take much cooking time and is ideal for all you working ladies to carry in your lunch boxes. Ingredients: (Serves 3-4) 1 bunch of methi (fenugreek) leaves; cleaned, washed and coarsely chopped, 2 [...]
Continue reading...Monday, March 23, 2009
Ingredients: 1 each - carrot, capsicum, potato, brinjal, tomato; cubed, 1 large onion; chopped, 100gms ladyfinger (okra), 100gms French beans, 1/2 bunch of spinach; chopped, 1/2 bunch of sua (dill weed); chopped, 1/4 bunch of khatta saag; chopped, 2 green chillies, 1 cup chana dal (horsegram); soaked for 2 hours, 3-4 cloves of garlic; minced, A pinch of heeng (asafoetida), A pinch of amchur (dry mango powder), 1/2 [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, March 19, 2009
Ingredients: 1 footlong or French bread; cut into halves lengthwise, 3 eggs; beaten, 1 tomato; chopped, 1 onion; chopped, 1 capsicum; chopped, 1/2 butter, Salt and pepper to taste, Some parsley; chopped, Cheese and Tomato ketchup as per taste. Ingredients: Melt little butter in a pan, add chopped onion, capsicum and tomatoes and let them fry till they become soft. Season with salt and pepper. Add [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Ingredients: Kneaded whole wheat dough, Ghee/Butter/Oil for roasting. For the stuffing- 1 carrot; finely grated, 1 capsicum; finely grated or chopped, 1 cup cauliflower florets; washed, pat dried and finely grated, 1 onion; grated, 1-2 green chillies; finely chopped, 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/4 tsp carrom seeds (ajwain); coarsely ground/whole, 1/2 cup or as per taste, grated cheese, Salt and paprika to taste, Some chopped coriander leaves (optional). Method: Mix [...]
Continue reading...Saturday, February 28, 2009
Ingredients: 8-10 large cabbage leaves; blanched, 1 large green pepper (capsicum); very finely chopped, 1 carrot; grated, 1 cup paneer; grated, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 1/2 cup white sauce, Cheddar and Mozzarella cheese; grated, 1-2 tbsp tomato ketchup, Salt and pepper to taste, 1 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp or as per taste chilli garlic oil. (Recipe given below) Method: Melt butter in a pan, add finely chopped [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, February 18, 2009
A very easy and quick recipe for vegetable and cheese sandwiches that can be prepared in less than 10 minutes. Kids love these sandwiches and is a healthy option to go in their lunchbox. A sumptous breakfast for all. Ingredients: 4 slices of multigrain or brown bread, 1 cup grated Mozzarella cheese, (or any other that is available) 2 [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, February 11, 2009
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 [...]
Continue reading...Saturday, February 7, 2009
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts; skinned, 1/4 cup vinegar, Salt and black pepper to taste, 1 tbsp oil, 1 cup boiled pasta of your choice, 2 boiled eggs, 6-8 fresh cabbage leaves, 1 cup sliced green, red and yellow peppers, 1 tsp butter. Method: Prick the chicken breasts so that the marinade penetrates inside. In a bowl combine vinegar, oil, salt and pepper and marinate the chicken [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, January 22, 2009
Ingredients: 6 (12-inch) flour tortillas, 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese; grated, 1-2 red/purple onions; sliced, 2-3 plum tomatoes; chopped, Barbeque sauce as per taste, Mexican seasoning as per taste. Method: BBQ the chicken with the Barbeque sauce and then shred it. Then toss it with Mexican seasoning. Divide the chicken, sliced onion, chopped tomatoes into 6 portions. Heat [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, December 4, 2008
A very easy and quick recipe for vegetable and cheese sandwiches that can be prepared in less than 10 minutes. Kids love these sandwiches and is a healthy option to go in their lunchbox. A sumptous breakfast for all. Ingredients: 4 slices of multigrain or brown bread, 1 cup grated Mozzarella cheese, (or any other that is available) 2 [...]
Continue reading...Sunday, October 12, 2008
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 [...]
Continue reading...Saturday, October 4, 2008
Fried Chicken Drumsticks with crispy texture of bread crumbs. Ingredients: For the marinade- 4 chicken drumsticks (legs), 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp roasted cumin (jeera) powder, 2 tbsp yogurt, beaten, Salt to taste. For coating- Bread crumbs, 1 egg; beaten, Salt to taste. Other- Oil for frying. Method: Make slits to the drumsticks so that marinade penetrates deep [...]
Continue reading...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 [...]
Continue reading...Saturday, September 20, 2008
Ingredients: (Makes around 5-6 small parathas) 1/2 cup leftover dal (any prepared dal like moong, tuvar, etc.), 1 tbsp gramflour (besan), Wheat flour as required, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 small chilli; finely chopped, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp roasted cumin (jeera) powder, 3/4 tsp coriander (dhania) powder, 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves, Salt to taste, Oil for frying. To serve- Yogurt or [...]
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