Author: Minal

Ingredients: 2 cups palak (spinach) leaves, 1/2 cup sweet corn; boiled, 1/4 cup cream, 1 small onion, 1 small green chilli; deseeded and chopped, 1/2 tsp garlic paste, 8-10 cashew nuts, 1 tbsp tomato puree, 1/2 tsp roasted jeera (cumin) powder, Salt to taste, Oil for frying, Water. Method: Wash spinach leaves till they are… Continue reading Corn Palak

Ingredients: 1 cup long grain (basmati) rice, 1 cup sweet corn, 1 onion; cut into half and thinly sliced, 2 red chillies, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, A handful of coriander leaves, 1 small green chilli, deseeded, 12-15 cashew nuts, 2-3 drops of yellow color or saffron dissolved in little milk, Salt to taste, Oil for… Continue reading Corn Pulao

Ingredients: 4 eggs, 2 tbsp oil 1 small onion; chopped. 6 cloves garlic; crushed, 1 small tomato; chopped, 2 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1/2 cup ham; chopped, 1/2 cup tofu; chopped, 2 tbsp spring onions; chopped, A dash of chilli, Little water, Olive oil. Method: Beat the eggs in a bowl. To them add ham,… Continue reading Indonesian Omelette

Ingredients: For stuffing- 6 small onions; peeled and slit cross wise, Garam masala to taste, Salt to taste. For the curry- 1/2 tsp heeng (asafoetida) 8-10 curry leaves, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 3 tbsp tomato puree, 1/2 cup yogurt, beaten, Salt to… Continue reading Stuffed Onion in Gravy

This recipe can be used as a dip, sauce or also as a salad dressing. Ingredients: 1 cup coriander, finely chopped, 1 cup spring onion greens, finely chopped, 2 tbsp finely chopped mint leaves, 4 tbsp red chilli oil, 2″ inch ginger, finely chopped, 2 tbsp soy sauce, Salt and pepper to taste. Method: In… Continue reading Coriander Mint Dip

Ingredients: 1 small head cabbage; shredded, 2 onions; chopped, 2 heaped tbsp besan (chickpea or gram flour) 1 small green chilli; finely chopped, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, Salt to taste, 1/2 cup oil. Method: Heat oil in a kadhai(wok). Add onions, green chillies and saute on low flame for around… Continue reading Cabbage Sabji

This is one of my favorite recipes. I usually prepare this when I am bored of preparing anything elaborate in my meal. Potatoes are always favorite, and since this recipe can be prepared in minutes you don’t have to wait much to pacify that hungry stomach. Ingredients: 3 potatoes, boiled and cut into finger size… Continue reading Potato Fingers

Ingredients:(Makes 5 small pancakes) For Filling- 1 large apple; diced into small pieces, 3/4 cup dates; deseeded and chopped, 1 tsp white sugar, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 3 tbsp water. For the pancakes- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (maida), 2 tbsp jaggery or brown sugar, A pinch of salt, 1 egg; beaten, Milk or water. Method:… Continue reading Date Apple Pancake

Ingredients: 20ml honey, Juice of 4 lemons, 15-20 mint (pudina) leaves; coarsely chopped, Salt and pepper to taste. Method: Mix all the ingredients together, put in a bottle and shake well before use. You can store this dressing in an airtight bottle in a refrigerator for few days.

Ingredients: 1/2 cup rice, 1/2 litre milk, 3 tsp sugar or as per taste, Few strands of saffron (kesar), 1/2 tsp ground elaichi (green cardamom), 2 tbsp broken cashew nuts, 2 tbsp broken pistachio, 1/4 raisins, Water, 1 tsp ghee (homemade butter). Method: Wash and soak rice in water for around 30 minutes. Then in… Continue reading Rice Kheer (II)