Paneer Stuffed Methi Paratha

This recipe for stuffed paratha is my innovation; with a mixture of Punjabi and Maharashtrian flavor; tried, tested and loved by my family and friends. A healthy and complete food that could be served as breakfast or even as a meal. Ideal food for kids. Hope you all like it. Ingredients: For the paratha –… Continue reading Paneer Stuffed Methi Paratha

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Pasta Carbonara

Ingredients: Serves 2 1/2 packet Whole wheat spaghetti 2 onions; chopped, 4-5 cloves garlic, chopped, 2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, (or Ham or bacon if you like), 2 eggs; beaten, 8-10 peppercorns; crushed, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1-2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, Salt to taste, Olive oil. Method: Boil water and cook the… Continue reading Pasta Carbonara

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Herb Dressing

Ingredients: 1/2 cup Olive oil, 3 tbsp red or white wine vinegar, 1/4 tsp dry oregano, 1/4 tsp dry thyme, 1/4 tsp dry basil or few fresh leaves; chopped, Few sprigs of parsley; chopped, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1 tbsp minced onion, Salt to taste. Method: Mix together all the ingredients in a jar with… Continue reading Herb Dressing

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Bittergourd Pickle (Karela Achaar)

Ingredients: 1 karela, chopped, 3 green chillies, deseeded and sliced, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tbsp crushed jaggery, 1/2 tsp methi (dry fenugreek) powder, Salt to taste, 1/2 cup water. For the seasoning- 2 tbsp tamarind paste, 1 tsp rai (mustard seeds), 2 red chillies, 1/2 tsp asafoetida, 8-10 curry leaves, 1/2 tsp methi… Continue reading Bittergourd Pickle (Karela Achaar)

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Punjabi Malai Rajma

Ingredients: 1 cup rajma (red kidney beans) soaked over in water, 1 large onion, finely chopped, 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 2 tsp red chilli powder, 2 tsp rajma masala, 1/2aa1 tbsp chopped ginger, 1/2 tbsp chopped garlic, 1 cup cream, 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves, Butter for seasoning, Salt to… Continue reading Punjabi Malai Rajma

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Tomato Pickle

Ingredients: 1 kilogram tomatoes, finely chopped, 400 grams oil, 50 grams ginger, finely chopped, 50 grams garlic, finely chopped, 2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 1 tsp fenugreek seeds (methi dana), 25 green chillies (you can add more if you like spicy), 2 tsp red chilli powder, Salt to taste, 1… Continue reading Tomato Pickle

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Soya Chicken

Ingredients: 250gms boneless chicken, 2 onions, 2 capsicums, 1/2 cup spring onion greens, 3 red chillies, 2 green chillies, 8-9 garlic flakes, 1 inch piece ginger, crushed, 2 tbsp soy sauce, Salt and sugar to taste. Method: Cut the chicken in small pieces. Cut chillies, capsicums, onions horizontally in thin stripes. Take 2 tbsp oil… Continue reading Soya Chicken

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