Author: Minal

Galouti kebabs have originated in Awadh – Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh (India). Try this simple yet delectable recipe. Ingredients: 1/2 kilo meat mince, 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 tbsp butter/cream, 2 tbsp raw papaya; minced, 1/4 tsp green cardamom (chhoti elaichi); ground, 1/4 tsp mace (javitri); ground, 1/2-3/4 tsp red chilli powder, Salt to taste,… Continue reading Galouti Kebabs

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… Continue reading Healthy Garbanzo Bean Salad

A Crepe is a popular French pancake, which is thin and made out of flour, eggs and milk. It is served with a variety of fillings that are suggested below in the recipe. Here is the recipe of a basic crepe. Ingredients: 100 gms all purpose flour, 200 gms milk, A pinch of salt, 1/2… Continue reading Basic French Crepe

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… Continue reading Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Ingredients: 1 kg minced meat (kheema) with fat or fat separated, 100 gms raw papaya; grated, 125 gms gram flour (besan); lightly roasted, 125 gms cashew nuts, 3 onions; finely chopped, 4 tbsp browned onion paste,* 1/2 tsp rose petals; chopped, 1 tsp saffron (kesar) mixed with little warm milk, 1 tbsp rose water or… Continue reading Kakori Kebab (Mughlai)

Paneer Tikka is a ‘must-have’ Indian recipe that is popular amongst all people around the world. This mouthwatering recipe is made out of soft paneer chunks marinated with tandoori masala and grilled with capsicum, onion and tomatoes. Ingredients: 250gms paneer (cottage cheese); cut into 1 1/2″ cubes, 2 small capsicums; cut into 1 1/2″ cubes,… Continue reading Paneer Tikka

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… Continue reading Grilled Garlic Shrimps

Ingredients: (Serves 4-5) For the koftas- 2 cups finely chopped spinach leaves (Palak), 2-3 tbsp crumbled paneer, Cornflour and gramflour for binding, 1/2 tsp green chilli paste, 1 tsp garlic paste, Raisins as per taste, Salt to taste. For the curry- Whole garam masala:- 2-3 bay leaves (tejpatta), 4 cloves (laung), 7-8 peppercorns, 1 star… Continue reading Palak Kofta Curry (Spinach dumplings in gravy)

Ingredients: For the dressing- 1 tsp vinegar, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 2 red chillies; deseeded and thinly sliced, 1/2 tsp demarara sugar; powdered, Salt to taste. For the salad- 1 cucumber; thinly sliced vertically, (use a peeler) 15 leaves of iceberg lettuce; shredded, 1/2 cup bean sprouts, 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves, Few sprigs of… Continue reading Thai Cucumber and Lettuce Salad

I cooked this ‘Dum Aloo’ this Diwali and all of us just loved it. It is a simple and awesome recipe prepared from most common ingredients. Ingredients: 12 baby potatoes, 2 small onions, 1 large tomato; pureed, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp jeera powder, 3/4… Continue reading Dum Aloo