Archive | October, 2008
Carrot and Peas Pulao
I prepared this pulao for Diwali and it turned out awesome. It is a very simple and quick recipe of pulao with minimal spices but tastes really good. Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice, 2 small onions; halved and thinly sliced, 2 small carrots; diced into 1″ long pieces, 1 cup shelled green peas, 3-4 bay [...]
Continue reading...Almond Burfi (II)
25. October 2008
Ingredients: 2 cups almonds; peeled and ground to fine powder, 1 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup ghee, 2 cups water, 2 cups milk powder, Ground elaichi (green cardamom) as per taste, Sliced pistachios to garnish. Method: In a pan, combine sugar and water and cook till sugar syrup of one thread consistency is formed. Mix [...]
Continue reading...Mini Samosas
25. October 2008
Ingredients: For the covering- 1 cup maida (refined wheat flour), 1 tsp ajwain, 1 tsp oil, Salt to taste, Warm water to knead dough. For the filling- 1/2 cup moong dal; soaked in water for few hours and the ground to fine paste, 1/2 tsp jeera (cumin seeds), 1/4 tsp heeng (asafoetida), 1/4 tsp turmeric [...]
Continue reading...Almond Burfi (I) (Badam Barfi Method I)
24. October 2008
Ingredients: 1 cup almonds; finely ground, 3/4 cup sugar or more if you want it sweet, 1/2 cup milk, 2 tbsp ghee, Few threads of saffron, Ground elaichi (green cardamom) as per taste, Sliced almonds, pistachios and cashew nuts to garnish. Method: Soak almonds in water for 5-6 hours or in warm water for 2-3 [...]
Continue reading...Anjeer Khoya Dry Fruit Laddu
24. October 2008
Ingredients: 8-10 dry anjeer; soaked in little water for few hours, 100 gms khoya, 7-8 tbsp powdered sugar, 1/4 tsp kesar (saffron) dissolved in little warm water, Few drops of red food color, 2 tbsp milk powder 1 cup cashew nut powder, 1/2 tsp elaichi (green cardamom) powder, 1/2 cup crushed dry fruits of your [...]
Continue reading...Kaju Katli/Burfi
23. October 2008
Ingredients: 2 cups kaju (cashew nuts); soaked into warm water for at least 2 hours, 1 cup sugar, 1 tbsp ghee, 1 tsp elaichi (green cardamom); powdered, Silver varak or sliced dry fruits to decorate. Method : Grind the cashew nuts with little water into a smooth and thick paste. In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar [...]
Continue reading...Apple Halwa
22. October 2008
Ingredients: 500gms/3 apples, 1 cup sugar (or as per taste), 1 cup condensed milk, Few drops of yellow food color, 8-10 cashew nuts, 6-8 almonds, 1 tbsp ghee. Method: Peel the apples and grate them. Immediately heat a pan and add the grated apple to it with little water. Cover and cook for few minutes. [...]
Continue reading...Shahi Churma Laddoo
21. October 2008
Ingredients: For the churma- 2 cups coarsely ground wheat flour, Milk as required to knead dough, A pinch of salt, 1/4 cup melted ghee. Other- 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 cup + for frying – ghee, 1/8 cup dry roasted khus khus (poppy seeds), 1/4 cup roasted dry coconut, Sliced dry fruits as per choice, [...]
Continue reading...Moong Dal Halwa
20. October 2008
Ingredients: 2 cups moong dal, 2 cups sugar, 3 cups milk, 1 1/2 cup ghee, 150 gms khoya, 7-8 almonds, 8-10 pods of elaichi (ground), A handful of raisins, Few strands of kesar (saffron), Few drops of yellow food color. Method: Soak the moong dal for 2-3 hours. Then wash it and drain well. Now [...]
Continue reading...Khoya Almond Gujhia
17. October 2008
Ingredients: 250 gms of refined wheat flour (maida), 500 gms of khoya, 100 gms of almonds (badam), 250 gms of sugar, A handful of raisins (kishmish), 2 tbsp chironji, Water, Ghee (homemade unsalted butter) or oil for frying. Method: In a large mixing bowl combine flour, 2 tbsp ghee and mix form a consistency of [...]
Continue reading...Seekh Kebab
15. October 2008
This is one of my all time favourite recipes. My husband just loves them. Ingredients: 1/2 kg lamb mince, 1 finely chopped onion, 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped (optional), 1 tbsp ginger paste 1/2 tbsp green chilli paste 2 tsp jeera powder(cumin powder), 1 tsp dhania powder(coriander powder), 1 [...]
Continue reading...Creamy Coconut Pudding
14. October 2008
Ingredients: 1 cup freshly grated coconut, 2 cups milk, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup corn flour, 2 eggs; yolks separated and beaten, 4 tbsp butter, A pinch of salt, Whipped cream to top. Method: In a heavy bottom saucepan, combine milk, sugar, cornstarch and salt and stir and cook on medium flame till the [...]
Continue reading...Sesame Parmesan Chicken
13. October 2008
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless), 1/4 cup lightly roasted sesame seeds, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, 2 tsp dried mixed herbs or Italian sesoning, 1 tsp garlic salt, 1 cup bread crumbs, 1 egg; beaten. Method: Preheat the oven to 350-400 d F or 175-200 d C. Combine all the ingredients except egg, in [...]
Continue reading...Paneer Stuffed Methi Paratha
12. October 2008
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...Greek Barbequed Chicken
11. October 2008
Ingredients: For the marinade- 2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts; chopped into 2″ chunks, 1/4 cup white wine/wine vinegar, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1 small onion; finely chopped, 1/2 tsp dry mixed herbs, 5-6 garlic cloves; minced, A pinch of salt, Freshly ground peppercorns to taste, 1 green pepper, deseesed and [...]
Continue reading...Banana Pudding topped with Meringue
10. October 2008
Ingredients: 4 bananas; sliced, 1 box vanilla wafers, 2 cups whole fat milk, 2 tbsp unsalted butter; softened, 2 egg; yolks separated from whites, A pinch of salt, 1/3 cup flour, 1 sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/3 cup caster sugar. Method: Preheat the oven to 425 d F (200 d C) Heat a pan, [...]
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31. October 2008
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