Author: Minal

Ingredients: 4 bananas; sliced, 1 box vanilla wafers, 2 cups whole fat milk, 2 tbsp unsalted butter; softened, 2 egg; yolks separated from whites, A pinch of salt, 1/3 cup flour, 1 sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/3 cup caster sugar. Method: Preheat the oven to 425 d F (200 d C) Heat a pan,… Continue reading Banana Pudding topped with Meringue

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… Continue reading Insalata Caprese Salad (Mozzarella and Tomato Salad)

The standard measurement for the recipe of prashad is 1 1/4 be it in cups, grams or kilos. Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup sooji or rava, (not very fine), 1 1/4 cup hot milk, 1 1/4 cup sugar, 1 1/4 cup ghee, 1 1/4 banana, 1/4 tsp elaichi (green cardamom) powder, Dry fruits as per taste,… Continue reading Sheera or Halwa (for prashad)

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… Continue reading Crispy Fried Chicken Drumsticks

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… Continue reading Herbed Chicken Drumsticks

This festive season of ‘Navratri’ try this fruit raita and stay healthy. Ingredients: (Serves 2) 2 cups seasonal fruits (banana, grapes, pomogranate, apples, pears, papaya, etc); diced, 2 cups yogurt/curd, (low fat if you are dieting) 2 tsp sugar (or as per taste, A pinch of rock salt, 1/2 cup dry fruits (split or broken… Continue reading Fruit Raita

Ingredients: 1 cup finely chopped methi (fenugreek) leaves, 1 cup wheat flour, 2 tbsp gramflour (besan), 1 onion; grated, 1 green chilli; deseeded and finely chopped, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/4 cup white til (sesame seeds), Salt to taste, Oil for kneading and frying, Water. Method:… Continue reading Methi Paratha

This recipe is my innovation. I keep thinking about recipes that are delicious but healthy as well. This recipe could be categorized as specially for kids, since usually they do not want to eat green leafy vegetables. So for all those troubled moms here is a creative recipe. Ingredients: For the manchurian balls- 1 cup… Continue reading Spinach Manchurian

Ingredients: 2 ripe but firm bananas; each split in two, 1 scoop each vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice cream, (or any syrup of your choice) Chocolate, Raspberry and Strawberry syrup as per taste, (or any syrup of your choice) Whipped cream, Sliced nuts, Cherries to garnish. Other- Shallow dessert dish. Method: Arrange the bananas in… Continue reading Banana Split

Ingredients: 2 cups cooked rice, 2 eggs, 5 scallions with the greens; chopped, 1 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce, Salt and pepper to taste, Oil for frying. Method: Beat the eggs in a bowl. Add salt and pepper and whisk. Heat little oil in a pan. Pour the eggs into the pan. Cook stirring to… Continue reading Egg Fried Rice