Author: Minal

Lima beans, Double Beans and Butter beans are the same form of beans. They are usually white or slightly pink in color. Fresh beans are quite tender but if you are using dried ones, then they should to be soaked for few hours, before cooking. Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked rice; washed and soaked in water… Continue reading Lima Beans Masala Rice

Any Indian Festival is cannot be celebrated without delicious food. And I believe that ‘puri’ (poori) is one such food item which has to be prepared on the day of any festival or occasion. You may serve puris with different sabjis and sweets but puri is a must-have on any occasion. Here is a recipe… Continue reading Puri (Fried Puffed Unleavened Indian Bread)

I love the vegetable burger served at McDonald’s. But I never really tried making one at home. Yesterday I thought of giving it a try, and believe me my first attempt was successful. My husband said it tastes better than McDonald’s and you know how you feel when your husband has a compliment for you.… Continue reading Vegetable Burger Patty

A simple yet delicious and not to forget healthy vegetable recipe. Potatoes and fenugreek flavored with cumin, garlic, chillies, onions and tomatoes. A recipe that does not take much cooking time and is ideal for all you working ladies to carry in your lunch boxes. Ingredients: (Serves 3-4) 1 bunch of methi (fenugreek) leaves; cleaned,… Continue reading Aloo Methi (Potato Fenugreek Vegetable)

Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1/2 tsp sugar. Method: Combine oils. Add other ingredients in a bowl, stir well. Then drop the oil into the bowl stirring continuously.

Ingredients: (Serves 2) A handful of flat rice noodles, 10-12 chicken strips, 2 tbsp finely chopped garlic, 2 spring onions; thinly sliced, 1/2 cup long shreds of cabbage, 1/2 yellow and 1/2 red pepper; shredded, 1/4 cup sprouts, 1 tsp red chillies; thinly sliced, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp tamarind paste, 1 tbsp sugar,… Continue reading Pad Thai Noodles

Cannoli is a Sicilian pastry dessert. They are tube-shaped shells made of pastry dough, filled with a sweet and creamy filling usually containing ricotta cheese blended with some flavor of vanilla, chocolate, pistachio or other. Ingredients: For the shells- 150gms flour, 50gms butter; melted, A pinch of salt, 1 tsp vinegar, 1/4 cup Marsala wine,… Continue reading Cannoli

Ingredients: (Serves 2) Time: 15-20 minutes 4 tbsp cocoa powder, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 cup hot milk, 1/2 cup fresh cream, 1/2 cup boiling water, 2 tsp instant coffee, 2 cups boiling water, Method: Dissolve cocoa in boiling water. Heat and add sugar to the milk. Remove from flame, add coffee dissolved in water. Beat… Continue reading Cafe Mocha Cocoa

A quick recipe for chicken that can be prepared in a hurry. Rich rosemary flavored grilled chicken breasts, can be served with any salad. Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts; sliced horizontally, Juice of 1/2 lemon, 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary or 1 tsp dry rosemary, Salt and pepper to taste, Olive oil for basting. Method: Place… Continue reading Rosemary Chicken

Ingredients: 1/4 cup buttermilk, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 clove of garlic; crushed, 1 tsp fresh chives; chopped, 2 tbsp fresh parsley; chopped, 1 tbsp fresh dill leaves; chopped, Salt and pepper to taste. Method: Mix together all the ingredients and give them a nice stir.