Archive | September, 2008

Fish Curry

30. September 2008

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Ingredients: 7-8 big pieces of fish, 1 cup thinly sliced onions, 1 cup thinly sliced tomatoes, 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 tbsp finely chopped green chillies, 2-3 cinamon (dalchini) sticks, 2-3 bay (tejpatta) leaves, Sea salt for marination, Juice of 1/2 lemon, Salt to taste, 2 tbsp vinegar, 1 cup Olive oil, Water. Method: Marinate [...]

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Rice Payasa

30. September 2008

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Ingredients: 1 cup cooked rice, 1 cup jaggery, Thick coconut milk of 1/2 coconut, 2 cloves (laung), 1″ cinnamon (dalchini), Elaichi (green cardamom) powder as per taste, Jaiphal (nutmeg) powder as per taste, Sliced dry fruits as per taste(optional). Method: In a heavy bottom pan mix cooked rice and jaggery and cook till jaggery is [...]

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Garlic Bread

29. September 2008

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Ingredients: Italian or French Loaf or any long loaf, 5-6 garlic cloves, 1 cup butter; melted at room temperature, 1 tsp dry thyme; crushed. Method: Make slits to the to divide it into sections almost 3/4th of its depth. Nicely mince the garlic. Then mix it with butter, sprinkle thyme and mix well. Now with the butter knife [...]

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Stuffed Bittergourd (Bharva Karela) (Method I)

29. September 2008

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Ingredients: 4 bittergourds or karela; peeled and edges cut, 2 large potatoes; boiled, peeled and coarsly diced, 1 large onion; finely chopped, 2 red chillies; finely sliced, 1 tsp mustard seeds, 15-20 curry leaves, 2 tbsp finely chopped ginger, 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, Salt to taste, Water. For coating- 2 [...]

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Chicken Nuggets

28. September 2008

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Ingredients: 2 boneless chicken breasts; cut into bite size pieces, 1 egg; beaten, 2 tbsp all purpose flour, Salt and pepper to taste, Bread crumbs to coat, Olive oil for shallow frying. Method: Marinate the chicken nuggets with salt and pepper for an hour (if possible). Season the beaten egg with little salt and pepper. [...]

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Spinach Manchurian

27. September 2008

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This recipe is my innovation. I keep thinking about recipes that are delicious but healthy as well. This recipe could be categorized as specially for kids, since usually they do not want to eat green leafy vegetables. So for all those troubled moms here is a creative recipe.  Ingredients: For the manchurian balls- 1 cup [...]

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Greek Vegetable Salad

27. September 2008

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Ingredients: 1 large cucumber; chopped, 2 plum tomatoes; chopped, 5-6 black Greek olives; pitted and sliced, 1 cup Feta Cheese; crumbled, 1 red onion; halved and thinly sliced, Romaine Lettuce leaves; torn into bite-size pieces, For the dressing- 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp Balsamic vinegar, Salt [...]

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Broccoli Mushroom Babycorn Salad

26. September 2008

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Ingredients: 100 gms broccoli; cut into florets and blanched, 100 gms mushrooms; sliced and blanched, 100 gms babycorn; blanched, Few cilantro leaves, Few parsley sprigs, Few lettuce leaves. For the dressing- 1 cup thick hung curd, 1 tbsp finely chopped/minced garlic, 1 tbsp fresh cream, Salt and pepper to taste, 1 tsp finely chopped cilantro. [...]

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Banana Split

25. September 2008

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Ingredients: 2 ripe but firm bananas; each split in two, 1 scoop each vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice cream, (or any syrup of your choice) Chocolate, Raspberry and Strawberry syrup as per taste, (or any syrup of your choice) Whipped cream, Sliced nuts, Cherries to garnish. Other- Shallow dessert dish. Method: Arrange the bananas in [...]

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Egg Fried Rice

25. September 2008

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Ingredients: 2 cups cooked rice, 2 eggs, 5 scallions with the greens; chopped, 1 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce, Salt and pepper to taste, Oil for frying. Method: Beat the eggs in a bowl. Add salt and pepper and whisk. Heat little oil in a pan. Pour the eggs into the pan. Cook stirring to [...]

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Crispy Chicken Salsa

24. September 2008

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Ingredients: For the chicken- 2 boneless chicken breasts; flattened and halved, 1 tsp oregano or dry herbs, Salt and pepper to taste, 1 tsp vinegar, 1 tsp olive oil. For the topping- Hot tomato salsa as per taste, Grated ricotta or cheddar cheese as per taste, Green or black olives (sliced) if you like. Method: [...]

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Cheesy Scrambled Eggs Sandwich

24. September 2008

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Ingredients: (Serves 1) Breakfast bread, 2 eggs, 1/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup grated cheese, Salt and pepper to taste, A pinch of chilli flakes, 1 tbsp olive oil, Tomato ketchup or any hot sauce. Method: Beat eggs, add salt, pepper, chilli flakes, milk and cheese and whisk well. Heat a pan, add olive oil and [...]

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Very Berry Smoothie

23. September 2008

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Ingredients: 6 strawberries, 1/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, 1/4 cup frozen mixed berries, 1 cup whole fat milk, (try low fat if you want a low calorie smoothie) 1 cup water, 2 tbsp skim milk powder. Method: Blend all the ingredients in the blender until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve chilled

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Banana and Strawberry Smoothie

23. September 2008

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Ingredients: 2 bananas, 10-12 strawberries, 1 cup whole fat milk, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup cream, Sugar as per taste. Method: Blend together all the ingredients till smooth. Chill and serve.

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Cheese and Corn Nuggets

22. September 2008

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Ingredients: 1 cup American corn kernels, 1/4 cup cheddar cheese; grated, 1/2 cup paneer; grated, 1/2 tsp garlic paste, 1 tsp roasted cumin (jeera) powder, 1 long green chilli; finely chopped, 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves, Cornflour as required for binding, Salt to taste, Oil for shallow frying. Method: Boil the corn kernels along with [...]

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Garden Omelet with Sausage and Cheese

22. September 2008

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Ingredients: (Serves 2) 4 eggs, 3 sausages; fried/grilled and chopped, (optional) 3 tbsp chopped green or red onion, 1 small tomato; chopped, 1 small green bell pepper (capsicum); chopped, 3-4 mushrooms;  sliced and diced, Salt and pepper to taste, Chilli flakes to taste, 3 tbsp grated cheddar cheese, 2 tbsp cream or half-and-half, Olive oil [...]

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