Author: Minal

Ingredients: 250 gms paneer, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, 3 tbsp besan(gram flour), 2 tbsp curd, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, few drops of orange red colour, 2 small capsicums, cubed, 2 small onions, diced, 1/2 tsp garam masala, Salt to taste, 1 tbsp lemon juice, Oil for frying. Grind to paste- 2 inches ginger,… Continue reading Makhmali Paneer

Ingredients: 500 gms Crab (medium size), 3 tsp kali mirch(black pepper), 2 flakes garlic, 2 tsp methi seeds(fenugreek), 2 big onions,sliced 3 laung(cloves), 1 stick dalchini(cinnamon), 3 tsp chili powder, Puree of 2 tomatoes, 500 ml Coconut milk Chopped coriander leaves, 2 tbsp, 1 Lemon, Salt to taste, Oil, Water. Method: Wash the crabs thoroughly… Continue reading Spicy Crab

A yummy delicacy, as you bite into this roll you reach out to the melted chocolate. Ingredients: 12 Wonton sheets, 12 Chocolate bars of your choice, Water, Oil for frying. Method: Spread a wonton sheet, place a chocolate bar over it, towards the edge nearest to your body. Then fold that edge over it, fold… Continue reading Choco Rolls

Ingredients: 1/2 litre water, 3 tbsp fine coffee powder, 3 tbsp sugar (or more as per taste), 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder, 1/4 tsp green cardamom powder, 1 tsp vanilla extract or syrup, Method: Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan and let it heat until it foams. Stir well and serve hot.

Ingredients: 4 chicken drumsticks or approx 700gms chicken pieces of your choice, 1 cup buttermilk or yogurt mixed with water, 1 onion; minced, 2 tbsp mixed herbs, 1/2 tsp paprika or red chilli powder, Salt and pepper to taste, Oil for deep frying. For coating- 1 cup flour, Cornflakes or cornmeal for crispiness, 1/4 tsp… Continue reading Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Ingredients: 9 slices of brown or white bread, 2 carrots, grated, 1/4 of small cabbage, grated, 1 capsicum, finely chopped, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 2 tomatoes sliced, 1 cucumber, sliced, 5-6 lettuce leaves, Butter, Cheese slices, Green chutney,(recipe given below), Salt and pepper to taste. Method: In a bowl, mix grated carrots, cabbage, capsicum, mayonnaise, some… Continue reading Veg Club Sandwich

Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped oranges, 1/2 cup chopped carrots, 1/2 cup chopped apples, 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes, 1/2 cup mushrooms, washed, cut into halves and blanched, 1/4 cup chopped spring onion, 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper (capsicum), 1/2 cup chopped yellow and red bell pepper, 8-10 Lettuce leaves, 1 tbsp raisins or as per… Continue reading Exotica Salad

Ingredients: For Green Curry Paste- 4 Chicken cubes, 1 onion, chopped, 15 green chillies, 2 lemon grass stalks, chopped, 6-8 cloves garlic, 2″ piece ginger, 1 tbsp coriander seeds, (dhania), 1 tsp cumin seeds, (jeera), 5 peppercorns, Rind of 1 lemon, 1 tsp groundnut oil, 3-4 tbsp coriander leaves, 12-15 basil leaves, Salt to taste,… Continue reading Thai Green Chicken Curry

Ingredients: (Serves 4) 2 cups decaf or strong hot espresso coffee, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tbsp coffee flavored liqueur, 1 cup whipped cream, 1 tsp vanilla essence, Coffee powder and grated chocolate to garnish. Method: Add sugar to the hot coffee and stir until fully dissolved. Let it cool at room temperature. Then add liquer… Continue reading Coffee Granita

Ingredients: 4-5 large potatoes, 2-3 tbsp vegetable oil, Salt to taste, 1 tsp red chilli powder or paprika, 1/2 tsp garam masala, 3/4 tsp dhania (coriander) powder, 1/2 tsp frshly ground black pepper. Method: Wash the potatoes and cut them into the wedges (with or without skin as per your choice). Place them in a… Continue reading Indian-style Potato Wedges