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Sweet and Spicy Karela Fry (Bitter Gourd Stir Fry)
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...Orange Marmalade Glazed Ham - An Easter Recipe
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Ingredients: 1/2 ham (approx 2-3 pounds); cooked, 1/2 jar of orange marmalade, 1/4 cup spicy mustard, 1 tbsp of prepared mustard sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp ground cloves, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, Some whole cloves. Method: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the ham in a roasting pan, on the rack, fat side upwards. Score the fat of the [...]
Continue reading...Pad Thai Noodles
Friday, March 27, 2009
Ingredients: (Serves 2) A handful of flat rice noodles, 10-12 chicken strips, 2 tbsp finely chopped garlic, 2 spring onions; thinly sliced, 1/2 cup long shreds of cabbage, 1/2 yellow and 1/2 red pepper; shredded, 1/4 cup sprouts, 1 tsp red chillies; thinly sliced, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp tamarind paste, 1 tbsp sugar, 1/4 cup peanuts, 1 tbsp fish sauce, Salt to taste, 2 tbsp olive oil, Water. Method: Boil water [...]
Continue reading...Stuffed Tomatoes
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Ingredients: 4 medium size ripe but firm tomatoes, 100-125gms or approx 3/4 cup crumbled paneer (cottage cheese), 1 small onion, 1/2 cup coriander leaves, 1 green chilli, 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 tbsp cream (optional), 1 tsp chat masala, Salt and sugar to taste, Olive oil for tempering and frying. Method: Cut the tomatoes into two halves each horizontally. Core all the pulp from them and strain [...]
Continue reading...Khoya Paratha
Monday, February 9, 2009
Ingredients: 100gms whole wheat flour, 100gms khoya (dried milk), 80gms powdered sugar, 1/2 - 1 tsp ground green cardamom, 2 tbsp ground mixed dry fruits (optional), 100ml water, 1 tsp vegetable oil, Ghee for roasting. Method: Combine flour, oil and water and knead a dough. Heat a pan on medium flame, melt ghee and then add khoya to it. Roast the khoya on low-medium flame till [...]
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...Prawns (Shrimps) Masala
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
This is a traditional Maharashtrian (Konkan) recipe. I learnt it from my mother, she is an awesome cook and just like her other recipes, this recipe too is out of the world. I have been eating this delicious preparation since my childhood and even today whenever I visit her, I ask her to prepare this for me. A [...]
Continue reading...Broccoli in Oyster Sauce
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Ingredients: 2 medium stalks of broccoli, 4 tbsp Oyster sauce, 1/2 tsp sugar, 3/4 tsp Tapioca starch, 1 tsp light soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, Few drops of sesame oil, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, Salt to taste. Method: Wash the broccoli and cut into small florets. Heat vegetable oil in a wok, add salt and broccoli florets, stir well. Add water and cover and cook for [...]
Continue reading...Thai Golden Prawns
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Ingredients: 500gms fresh prawns or shrimps, 3 medium size red chillies; finely chopped, 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves, 2 egg whites, 1 tbsp finely grated ginger, 2 cloves garlic; finely chopped, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1/4 cup corn flour or rice flour, 1/2 cup vegetable oil. Method: Peel and devein the prawns. In a bowl combine chopped chillies, coriander leaves, egg whites, ginger, garlic and fish [...]
Continue reading...Insalata Caprese Salad (Mozzarella and Tomato Salad)
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Ingredients: 3 plum tomatoes; sliced, 1/2 pound mozzarella cheese; sliced in 1/4 inch thickness, 1 tbsp drained capers, Black or green olives; chopped (optional). For the dressing- 1 tbsp peppercorns; coarsely crushed, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup honey, 1 tbsp white vinegar 4-5 basil leaves; freshly chopped, Salt to taste. Method: Arrange the tomato slices and mozzarella cheese slices alternately on a nice decorative plate. Mix together [...]
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...Crispy Fried Chicken Drumsticks
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...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...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...Chicken Nuggets
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Ingredients: 2 boneless chicken breasts; cut into bite size pieces, 1 egg; beaten, 2 tbsp all purpose flour, Salt and pepper to taste, Bread crumbs to coat, Olive oil for shallow frying. Method: Marinate the chicken nuggets with salt and pepper for an hour (if possible). Season the beaten egg with little salt and pepper. Add flour and egg to the marinated chicken. [...]
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Monday, April 13, 2009
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