Archive | April, 2009
Sev Bhaji (Maharashtrian style)
If you are staying in Maharashtra or visiting and you haven’t tasted Pav-Bhaji and Misal-Pav then you must be an alien. It is the favorite Indian fast food, served almost in every lane in Mumbai, Pune, Kolhapur and other parts of Maharashtra. Similarly Shev bhaji/Sev bhaji is a preparation that is served with pav or [...]
Continue reading...Moong Dal Vadas (Green Gram Dumplings)
29. April 2009
These small moong dal vadas are easy to prepare and taste damn good. They can be served as a tea-time snack or even with your meal. Ingredients: 1 cup split moong dal (without skin); washed and soaked for over 2-3 hours, 2 green chillies or as per taste, 1 tsp coarsely ground coriander seeds, 2 [...]
Continue reading...Tips for leftovers
27. April 2009
1. Leftover sabjis form a good stuffing for parathas. So if you have leftover sabjis like cauliflower, alu, methi, palak, alu-methi, alu-palak, just mash the sabji, fill this stuffing into your regular roti dough and prepare parathas. You can also add some ginger-garlic paste, spices, lemon juice or chat masala to this leftover stuffing to [...]
Continue reading...Tomato and Pineapple Punch
25. April 2009
A healthy drink made out of tomato and pinapple juice. Simple recipe to beat the heat this summer! Ingredients: 3 cups tomato juice, 3 cups pineapple juice, 1/2 cup sugar syrup, Juice of 1 lemon, A dash of salt and pepper, Lemon slices to garnish. Method: Mix together tomato and pineapple juices. Add sugar syrup [...]
Continue reading...Tandoori Chicken
23. April 2009
This is a famous Indian chicken preparation, originated in the Punjab region. It is marinated with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, tandoori masala (spice) and cooked in a clay oven called ‘tandoor’. The recipe is unique because of its red color, smoky flavor and ofcourse the spicy taste. These days this recipe could be prepared at home [...]
Continue reading...Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms in 10 minutes
21. April 2009
These delicious little mushroom caps are stuffed with cheesy spinach stuffing and lightly seasoned with oregano. Ingredients: 250gms white button mushrooms (around 12-15); washed under running cold water, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1/4 tsp oregano, A handful of spinach leaves; washed and finely chopped, 2 tbsp crumbled cottage cheese, 2-3 tbsp chopped green scallions, 3 tbsp [...]
Continue reading...Honey Chilli Paneer
20. April 2009
Ingredients: 200 gms paneer cubes, 2 tbsp cornflour, Salt and pepper to taste, Sesame or vegetable oil for deep frying. For the sauce- 2 onions; diced into 1/2″ cubes, 2 capsicums; diced into 1/2″ cubes, 2 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp chilli sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 5-6 garlic cloves; finely chopped, 3 fresh red chillies; [...]
Continue reading...Maple Glazed Chicken Breasts
18. April 2009
Ingredients: 2 boneless and skinless chicken breasts; make small invisible slits or holes in them, 1 tbsp dark Soy sauce, 2 tbsp pure Maple syrup, 1 tsp White Rice Wine Vinegar or fresh lemon juice, Few drops of Tabasco sauce (as per taste), Salt to taste, Olive oil spray. Method: Take a large resealable plastic [...]
Continue reading...Peach Coffee
17. April 2009
Ingredients: (Serves 2) 4 big peaches; cut into pieces, 1/2 tbsp sugar, 1 1/2 glass milk, 1/2 tsp cocoa powder, 1/2 tsp coffee powder. Method: Place the peaches, sugar in a pan, add water to it and cook till peaches are soft. Then remove from flame and let it cool for few mintues. Then transfer [...]
Continue reading...Bread Pudding in 20 minutes
16. April 2009
This Bread Pudding recipe is very simple, with 6 ingredients and you can prepare it in a pressure cooker in 20 minutes. Ingredients: 110 gms bread slices (best if day old); roughly torn into pieces, 500 ml hot milk, 60 gms sugar, 2 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract/essence, 1/2 cup golden raisins cashew nuts and/or almonds (broken [...]
Continue reading...Mushroom Green Peas Masala
15. April 2009
Ingredients: 200gms white button mushroom; sliced, 1/2 cup shelled green peas; boiled, 2 medium sized onions; ground to paste along with 1 tbsp cashew nuts, 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 large tomato; pureed, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp ground cumin (jeera), 1 tsp ground coriander seeds (dhania), 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp [...]
Continue reading...No Alcohol Virgin Pinacolada
14. April 2009
Ingredients: (Serves 1) 1/2 cup Coconut milk 1 glass Pineapple juice, 1/2 glass soda water, 1 Pineapple slice and a cherry to decorate the glass. Method: Mix all the ingredients, whisk well. Serve in a glass decorate with pineapple slice and cherry. Chill and serve.
Continue reading...Sweet and Spicy Karela Fry (Bitter Gourd Stir Fry)
13. April 2009
I am sure karela is one of the most ‘not’ preferred vegetable by you or your kids. It is a rich source of in essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, B1, B2, C and Iron. Its regular consumption could prevent hypertension, eye complication, blood disorders such as boils, scabies, itching, ring worm and fungal diseases. [...]
Continue reading...Cookie Crust Chocolate Pie
10. April 2009
Ingredients: For the crust- 1 large packet any plain sweet cookies or biscuits, 50 gms melted buter, For the filling- 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup cornflour, 50 gms butter, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp chocolate extract, 2 cups milk, Whipped cream to top. Method: Grease a baking tray with butter. [...]
Continue reading...Easter Vegetable Salad
9. April 2009
Ingredients: 1 large head of lettuce; shredded, 1 cucumber; diced, 1 tomato; diced, 1 carrot; diced, 1 onion; diced, 1 beetroot; boiled and cubed, Few sprigs of spring onion greens; chopped, 1 small green/red cabbage, 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup yogurt, Salt and pepper to taste. Method: Mix together all the vegetables and chill them [...]
Continue reading...Sweet Dinner Rolls
8. April 2009
Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 0.25 ounces active dry yeast, 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C), 1/2 cup warm milk, 2 eggs; well beaten, 1/2 cup butter; softened, 1/2 cup white sugar, 1 tsp salt. 1 cake yeast 1 c. milk, warmed 2 eggs, well beaten 1 tsp. salt 1/4 c. [...]
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30. April 2009
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