Archive | June, 2009
Stuffed Green Chillies
Ingredients: 4 large green chillies; washed and pat dried, 3/4 cup freshly grated coconut, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, Salt to taste, Juice of 1/2 lemon, Oil for frying. Method: Make vertical slits to the green chillies and remove all the seeds, creating a space for the filling. Rub them from inside with some lemon juice [...]
Continue reading...Sour Yogurt Pakoras
29. June 2009
I always prepare my yogurt at home, but for some reasons it became sour once. Since it was in a large quantity I didn’t know what to do. One of my friend suggested me to make wadas out of them. Though I didn’t note down her recipe, here is my version of the recipe. I [...]
Continue reading...Corn and Spinach Rice
28. June 2009
A nice flavored and seasoned corn and spinach rice recipe from India. Though no spices are used to prepare this rice, the seasoning adds a distinct garlic and red chilli flavor to this recipe. Ingredients: (Serves 4) 1 1/2 cups rice, A bunch of spinach (palak) leaves, 1 cup boiled corn kernels, 2 small carrots; [...]
Continue reading...Ancient Greek Fish with Coriander
27. June 2009
Ingredients: 2 steaks cod; (deboned), 2 tsp of coriander seeds, Vinegar, made from white wine, Salt to taste. Method: Preheat the oven in 180 C. Heat a skillet/pan and add the coriander seeds to it. Roast them well on low-medium flame, stirring continuously, until they are fragrant, roughly about 8-10 minutes. Let them cool down [...]
Continue reading...Steamed Chicken served with mushrooms
26. June 2009
Ingredients: 10 medium sized fresh button mushrooms, 500gms chicken, cut into 1″ pieces, Salt to taste, Pepper, to taste, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tsp Chinese rice wine or dry sherry, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tbsp cornstarch(cornflour), 1 tsp chopped garlic, 1 tsp shredded ginger, 1 spring onion, chopped, 1 tsp sesame oil, Water. Method: Clean [...]
Continue reading...Blue Cheese Dip
25. June 2009
Ingredients: (Yields around 2 cups of dip) 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese, 1 cup sour cream, 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 3-4 green onions; finely chopped, 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley, Garlic Salt and white pepper to taste. Method: Combine all the ingredients. Cover and chill until serving. Serving Suggestion: Serve as a dip for crackers, baked [...]
Continue reading...Spinach and Ricotta Cheese Sauce
24. June 2009
Ingredients: (Serves 2) 250gms fresh spinach leaves; chopped, 60gms Ricotta cheese, 1 tbsp finely chopped onion, 1 garlic clove; minced, 1/4 tsp fresh thyme; chopped (dry thyme leaves would also do), A pinch of ground nutmeg, 1 tsp toasted pine nuts, Salt and pepper to taste, Olive oil. Method: Heat oil in a pan and [...]
Continue reading...Aubergines in Yogurt Curry
23. June 2009
A curry in a hurry, yet simple and delicious. Ingredients: 2 medium size aubergines/eggplants/brinjals; thinly sliced, Salt and red chilli powder to taste, Oil for frying. For the sauce - 2 cups of yogurt, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds (rai), 1/4 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 2-3 tsp sugar, 4-5 cloves, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, Salt [...]
Continue reading...Cheese and Jalapeno Poppers
22. June 2009
As you bite into these Cheese and Jalapeno poppers the cheese oozes out of them. Yummy! Try them out. Ingredients: 100 gms Mozzarella cheese; grated, Few Jalapeno peppers; chopped, 2 tbsp all purpose flour, Bread crumbs to coat, Salt and pepper to taste, Oil for frying. Method: Mix together cheese, Jalapeno peppers, some salt and [...]
Continue reading...Corn and Cheese Stuffed Green Peppers
20. June 2009
A fairly simple recipe for bachelors, new cooks and for kids. Ingredients: 3 medium size Green Bell Peppers (Capsicum); stalk removed, cut into half and deseeded, 1/2 cup paneer (cottage cheese); mashed, 1/2 cup boiled corn kernels, 1/4 cup grated cheese (Cheddar or Mozzarella), 1 small onion; very finely chopped, 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/2 [...]
Continue reading...All time favorite 10 Best Chicken Appetizers – Simply delicious!
18. June 2009
I am an avid chicken lover. And appetizers make my food interesting. So anywhere and everywhere I go I make it a point to try out different appetizers on their menu. Here is a collection of 10 best chicken appetizers from some traditional and modern cuisines of the world. 1. Crispy Chicken Fingers Chicken Fingers [...]
Continue reading...Macaroni and Corn on Toast
16. June 2009
Ingredients: (Serves 3-4) 1 cup macaroni, 1/2 cup sweet corn kernels; boiled with little salt, 1/2 cup grated cheese (any of your choice), 1 small onion; very finely diced, 1 Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum); very finely diced, 1 green chilli; very finely diced, Salt and pepper to taste, 4 tbsp tomato ketchup, Butter for roasting, [...]
Continue reading...Mexican Chicken Salad Wraps
15. June 2009
Ingredients: 2 boneless and skinless Chicken breasts, 5 Flour or Corn Tortillas, 1 tsp Low Fat Ranch Dressing, 2 tbsp Low Fat Mayonnaise, 150 gms or 5 ounces Pears; chopped, 150 gms or 5 ounces Mandarin Oranges; diced, 1/4 cup avocado; mashed, 1/2 cup Red and Green Bell Peppers; diced, 2-3 leaves of Lettuce leaves; [...]
Continue reading...Egg Tortilla Sandwich
14. June 2009
This sandwich is healthy and is loved by kids. It could be a good option for their lunch box or picnic box. Ingredients: 4 chapatis/rotis (Indian Bread) or Tortilla, 2 eggs, 1 small onion; finely chopped, 1 small tomato; finely chopped, 1/2 -1 small green chilli; finely chopped, 1-2 cheese cubes; grated, Salt to taste, [...]
Continue reading...Kala Chana Sabji (Black Chickpeas Vegetable)
13. June 2009
I prepare this recipe regularly at home. It is very simple and withing few ingredients that are easily available at home. Hope you like it. Ingredients: 1 cup kala chana; washed and soaked overnight in some water, 2 onions; finely chopped, 1 tsp jeera (optional), 1 tsp minced garlic, 1″ piece ginger, 1/4 tsp turmeric [...]
Continue reading...Yogurt and Mustard Sauted Potatoes
12. June 2009
This is the simplest recipes of all that I have prepared so far. It takes less than 3 minutes to prepare. Fried potatoes with a tangy and sour taste of mustard and yogurt. Both blend well to give the bland potatoes a tingling flavor. Ingredients: 4 medium size potatoes; halved and then sliced into long [...]
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