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Yam Chips
Ingredients: 200gms yam/suran; peeled, washed and sliced into medium thin slices as shown in the picture below, 1-1 1/2 cups of gramflour (besan), 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 2 tbsp tamarind pulp, Salt to taste, Oil for frying, Water for batter. Method: Boil the sliced yam with very little water, until almost cooked. Do not overcook, else they will melt down. [...]
Continue reading...Veg Cheese Croquettes
Friday, July 30, 2010
Ingredients: 50gms French beans; finely chopped, 2 small carrots; grated, 1 small green pepper; finely chopped, 1 small red pepper; finely chopped, 3 tbsp chopped onion, 1 whole pickled Jalapeno Pepper; finely chopped, (adjust as per taste) 1-2 potatoes; boiled, peeled and grated, 100 gms Mozzarella cheese; cut into medium thin sticks, Fresh bread crumbs, (if fresh bread crumbs are unavailable, use dry ones) 2-3 [...]
Continue reading...Banana Chocolate Cake
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Ingredients: 1 ripe banana; pureed, 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup plain flour (maida), 1/3 cup salted butter; softened, 1 egg; beaten until fluffy, 1/3 cup milk, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 3/4 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp vanilla essence, 1/4 cup chocolate pieces/chips, Cake tin. Method: Grease the cake tin. Preheat the oven at 180 degree C. Sift the flours along with baking powder. In a bowl, beat [...]
Continue reading...Olive and Jalapeno Cheese Pops
Monday, September 21, 2009
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese, 3 tbsp shredded Mild Cheddar cheese, Pitted Olives (black or green as per your choice); sliced, Jalapeno peppers; chopped, Salt and pepper to taste, 2 tbsp flour, Water, Bread crumbs to coat, Oil for deep frying. Method: In a bowl, combine both the cheeses with olives and Jalapeno peppers, season with some salt and pepper if you want. Prepare small [...]
Continue reading...Cheese and Jalapeno Poppers
Monday, June 22, 2009
As you bite into these Cheese and Jalapeno poppers the cheese oozes out of them. Yummy! Try them out. Ingredients: 100 gms Mozzarella cheese; grated, Few Jalapeno peppers; chopped, 2 tbsp all purpose flour (maida), Bread crumbs to coat, Salt and pepper to taste, Oil for frying. Method: Mix together cheese, Jalapeno peppers, some salt and pepper. Prepare small balls from the mixture. In [...]
Continue reading...Sponge Cookies
Monday, December 22, 2008
Ingredients: 1 cup cake flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 6 eggs, yolk separated from white 1 tsp almond extract, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract or essence, 12 tbsp sugar. Method: Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees for some time. In a small bowl, put together the egg yolks and beat them forcefully till they [...]
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...Potato Carrot Fritters
Monday, November 17, 2008
Ingredients: For the fritters- 3 large potatoes, boiled, peeled and mashed, 1 onion; grated or very finely chopped, 1 large carrot; finely grated, 3/4 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp roasted jeera (cumin) powder, Juice of 1 lemon. For the covering- 1 cup gramflour (besan), 2 tbsp rice flour, 1 tbsp cornflour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, Salt to taste, 2 tbsp hot [...]
Continue reading...Tortilla Chips
Saturday, November 15, 2008
A Mexican snack loved by all around the world. Mexican cuisine is one of the popular and most loved cuisine in the world. Tortilla chips are made of corn flour and are served with different toppings like chilli beans, variety of salsas, chicken, sour cream, cheddar cheese, guacamole, etc. You can experiment with your own toppings. Ingredients: 1 cup whole corn [...]
Continue reading...Grilled Garlic Shrimps
Friday, November 7, 2008
Ingredients: 500 gms or 1 pound shrimps or prawns; peeled (leave the tail on) and deveined, 8-10 cloves garlic; minced, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 2 tbsp tomato sauce, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, 2 tbsp fresh basil; chopped, Salt to taste, Oil for greasing. Method: In a large mixing bowl, mix together olive oil, vinegar, tomato sauce, rosemary, basil, salt and give them [...]
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...Greek Barbequed Chicken
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Ingredients: For the marinade- 2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts; chopped into 2″ chunks, 1/4 cup white wine/wine vinegar, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 small onion; finely chopped, 1/2 tsp dry mixed herbs, 5-6 garlic cloves; minced, A pinch of salt, Freshly ground peppercorns to taste, 1 green pepper, deseesed and coarsely chopped, 2 onions; quartered, 2-3 tomatoes; quartered. Other- Skewers, Olive oil for basting. Method: Mix together all [...]
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. [...]
Continue reading...Cheese and Corn Nuggets
Monday, September 22, 2008
Ingredients: 1 cup American corn kernels, 1/4 cup cheddar cheese; grated, 1/2 cup paneer; grated, 1/2 tsp garlic paste, 1 tsp roasted cumin (jeera) powder, 1 long green chilli; finely chopped, 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves, Cornflour as required for binding, Salt to taste, Oil for shallow frying. Method: Boil the corn kernels along with little salt in water for around 10 minutes. Drain and let them [...]
Continue reading...Meat Balls
Friday, September 19, 2008
Ingredients: 200gms minced meat, 2 large onions, finely chopped, 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic, 3 slices bread, 1/2 cup cooked rice, 1 tbsp tomato ketchup, 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves, 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies, 1 Egg, 1 tsp garam masala powder, Salt to taste, 1 tbsp cornflour, Oil for frying. Method: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and saute the chopped onion and half the garlic till [...]
Continue reading...Vegetable Sausages
Monday, September 15, 2008
Ingredients: 2 cups mixed chopped vegetables (cauliflower, broccoli, mushrooms, asparagus, carrots, etc), Few spinach leaves; washed and chopped, (You can use frozen spinach too), 1 onion; diced, 1/4 cup bread crumbs, 1/4 cup or as required cornflour, 5-6 cloves of garlic; minced, Few sprigs of coriander; chopped, 1/2 tsp dry rosemary leaves, Salt and white pepper to taste, Olive oil for frying. Other- Sausage casing. Method: Heat olive oil [...]
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Friday, August 20, 2010
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