Archive | June, 2008

Coconutty Prawns

30. June 2008

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Ingredients: 5 king prawns; peeled and deveined but with their tails on, 2 eggs, 6 cloves garlic; crushed, 1 tsp red chilli powder, Salt to taste, 2 tsp dark soy sauce, Bread crumbs, Dry dessicated coconut to coat. Method: Take the prawns, using a knife just slit on the curvature and flatten them to look [...]

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Chicken with Mushroom Sauce

30. June 2008

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Ingredients: 250 gms chicken, 2 tbsp cornflour, 1/4 cup mushrooms; blanched and ground to paste, 1/4 tsp oregano, Freshly ground peppercorns as per taste, Salt to taste, Olive oil for frying. To garnish- Peas, baby potatoes and beans; boiled. Method: Marinate chicken with lemon juice and salt for some time. Then boil this chicken till [...]

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Chicken Stir-Fry

29. June 2008

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Ingredients: 3 large boneless, chicken breasts, 1 small zuchinni, 1 small red pepper, 1 small green pepper, 5 mushrooms, 2 onions, 1 can baby corn, (optional) 1 small yellow squash(suran), For sauce- 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tbsp corn starch. Method: Cut all the vegetables and chicken breasts into [...]

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Coconut Rice

29. June 2008

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Ingredients: 2 cups rice, 3 tbsp fresh coconut (grated), 2 1/2 cups coconut milk, 2 tbsp ghee (butter), 2 inch cinnamon (broken), 3 cloves, 1/4 tsp cardamom seeds, 2 bay leaves (optional), 3 green chillies finely chopped, 1 tbsp coconut jaggery (coarsely crumbed), 12 cashewnuts (cut in small pieces), 20 raisins, Salt to taste, 1 [...]

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Chilli Lemon Dressing

28. June 2008

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Ingredients: 3-4 cloves of garlic; chopped, 1/4 cup white vinegar, 1/2 cup honey, Juice of 1/2 lemon, 1 green chilli, chopped Salt and sugar to taste. Method: Mix all the ingredients and use as a salad dressing or on corn cobs.

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Corn Palak

28. June 2008

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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 [...]

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Roasted Tangy Chicken

27. June 2008

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Ingredients: 2 Chicken legs, slit so that the chicken marinates well, 2 tbsp ginger-garlic-coriander paste, 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1-2 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp garam masala or chicken masala, 1/2 cup tomato ketchup, Salt, Oil for shallow frying. Method: Marinade- In a bowl mix ginger-garlic and coriander paste, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, [...]

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Corn Pulao

27. June 2008

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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 [...]

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Spinach Patties

26. June 2008

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Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup spinach paste, 1 cup wheat flour, 1 besan or gram flour, 1-2 green chillies; finely chopped, 1/2 tsp dhania-jeera powder, 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves, 1-2 tbsp white til (sesame seeds), Salt to taste, Oil for frying. Other- Thin muslin cloth or a plate greased with oil, [...]

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Indonesian Omelette

26. June 2008

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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, [...]

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Stuffed Onion in Gravy

25. June 2008

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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 [...]

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Coriander Mint Dip

24. June 2008

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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 [...]

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Tomato Pulao

24. June 2008

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Tomato Pulao

Ingredients: 250gms ripe tomatoes, 2 cups Basmati rice (long grain rice), 1 onion; 2 green / red chillies, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, A handful of cashew nuts, Salt to taste, Water, Ghee or oil for frying, Chopped coriander leaves to garnish. Whole Garam Masala - 2-3 bay leaves (tejpatta), 2 [...]

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Cabbage Sabji

23. June 2008

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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 [...]

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Potato Fingers

23. June 2008

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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 [...]

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Date Apple Pancake

22. June 2008

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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: [...]

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