Archive | March, 2009

Aloo Methi (Potato Fenugreek Vegetable)

31. March 2009

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Aloo Methi (Potato Fenugreek Vegetable)

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, washed and [...]

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Oriental Salad Dressing

30. March 2009

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Oriental Salad Dressing

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.

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Chicken Burji

29. March 2009

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Chicken Burji

Ingredients: 500 gms chicken; (with bones or boneless – as per your choice), 500 gms capsicum,            2 eggs, 2 tbsp tomato sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tsp pepper powder, 1tsp red chilli powder,    1 tbsp ginger garlic paste, 1 tsp orange food colour,           1/4 tsp turmeric powder, Few curry leaves, 5 tbsp oil. Method: [...]

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Pad Thai Noodles

27. March 2009

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Pad Thai Noodles

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, [...]

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Cannoli

27. March 2009

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Cannoli

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, [...]

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Cafe Mocha Cocoa

26. March 2009

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Cafe Mocha Cocoa

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 [...]

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Rosemary Chicken

25. March 2009

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Rosemary Chicken

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 [...]

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Buttermilk Dressing

24. March 2009

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Buttermilk Dressing

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.

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Sindhi Sai Bhaji

23. March 2009

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Sindhi Sai Bhaji

Ingredients: 1 each – carrot, capsicum, potato, brinjal, tomato; cubed, 1 large onion; chopped, 100gms ladyfinger (okra), 100gms French beans, 1/2 bunch of spinach; chopped, 1/2 bunch of sua (dill weed); chopped, 1/4 bunch of khatta saag; chopped, 2 green chillies, 1 cup chana dal (horsegram); soaked for 2 hours, 3-4 cloves of garlic; minced, [...]

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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

22. March 2009

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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

Ingredients: 1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs, 3 tbsp margarine/butter, 24 oz/700 gms cream cheese, softened, 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 3 large eggs, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 cup semi-sweet chips, Whipped cream and chocolate sauce to garnish. Method: Combine crumbs with margarine/butter and press onto the bottom of [...]

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Apple Tea Cooler

21. March 2009

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Apple Tea Cooler

Ingredients: (Serves 2) 1 cup cold tea, 2 tbsp sugar, 1/2 cup apple juice, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 3-4 ice cubes, Few thin slices of apple. Method: Mix together lemon juice and apple juice. Transfer to the blender with ice cubes, sugar and tea and blend well. Chill before you serve and garnish with apple [...]

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Egg Footlong

19. March 2009

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Egg Footlong

Ingredients: 1 footlong or French bread; cut into halves lengthwise, 3 eggs; beaten, 1 tomato; chopped, 1 onion; chopped, 1 capsicum; chopped, 1/2 butter, Salt and pepper to taste, Some parsley; chopped, Cheese and Tomato ketchup as per taste. Ingredients: Melt little butter in a pan, add chopped onion, capsicum and tomatoes and let them [...]

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Fruit Salad Ideas

18. March 2009

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Fruit Salad Ideas

Doctors and diet experts suggest that you must have at least one fruit everyday. But sometimes eating a whole fruit become boring, especially for kids. So once in a while why not prepare fruit salad? Here are some fruit salad ideas. 1. Fruit Custard – Get custard mix of your favorite flavor. Usually kids like [...]

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Irish Almond Cake (For St. Patrick’s Day)

17. March 2009

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Irish Almond Cake (For St. Patrick’s Day)

Ingredients: 1 plain white cake mix, 1 packet vanilla instant pudding mix, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1/2 cup water, 1/3 cup + 1tbsp Irish whiskey, 4 large eggs, 1 cup finely chopped silvered almonds, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 cup confectioners sugar, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/2 tsp green food color. Method: Preheat the [...]

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Cream Dessert with Strawberry Sauce (For St. Patrick’s Day)

16. March 2009

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Cream Dessert with Strawberry Sauce (For St. Patrick’s Day)

Ingredients: 2 cups whipping cream, 2 2/3 cups milk, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 packet of unflavored gelatin, 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract/essence, 1 tsp almond extract/essence. For the sauce- 15-20 ounces of strawberries, 3-4 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp cornstarch, 3 tbsp lemon juice. Method: Combine sugar, gelatin and milk in a saucepan. Stir and let [...]

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Spinach Parathas (Palak Paratha)

15. March 2009

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Spinach Parathas (Palak Paratha)

Ingredients: (Makes 10-12 parathas) 1 cup spinach (palak) puree*, 1 small potato; boiled, 1 small onion + 1 small green chilli; ground to paste, 2 tbsp tomato ketchup, 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 2 tsp ground cashew nuts, 1/4 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala or [...]

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