Archive | August, 2009
Scotch Egg
These delicious Scotch eggs are favorite breakfast or picnic food for people from Southern parts of US. The eggs are coated with sausage meat, covered with bread crumbs and fried till crisp. Hmmmm, my mouth is watering already! Ingredients: 6 hard boiled eggs; peeled, 1 pound sausage meat, 1 spring onion; finely chopped, 1 tbsp [...]
Continue reading...Easy Broiled Chicken
30. August 2009
Ingredients: 1 (around 2lb) chicken; quartered, 3/4 tsp minced garlic, 1/2 tsp soy sauce, 2 tsp freshly chopped parsley, 1 1/2 tsp freshly squeezed lime juice, 3/4 tsp pepper, Salt to taste, Butter. Method: Wash the chicken and pat it dry. Sprinkle all the ingredients except butter and smear well from all sides. Preheat the [...]
Continue reading...Jalapeno Spread
29. August 2009
Ingredients: 1 ounce diced jalepeno peppers, 4 ounces cream cheese; softened, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, A dash of cayenne pepper and garlic powder, Salt to taste. Method: Blend together cream cheese, mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese until even. Add rest of the ingredients and blend again. You can use a blender to [...]
Continue reading...Kadhai Bhindi aur Aloo (Stir fried Okra with potatoes)
28. August 2009
Ingredients: 400 gms bhindi (okra); washed, dried and cut vertically into two pieces, 3-4 small potatoes; cut into long pieces and parboiled, 4-5 cloves of garlic; crushed, 1 large onion; halved and sliced, 2 tbsp tomato puree or tomato ketchup, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1 1/2 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala, 1 [...]
Continue reading...Kothimbir Wadi
27. August 2009
It is festival season. Today onwards ‘Gauri Pujan’ is widely celebrated across India but not as religiously and royally as it is celebrated in Maharashtra. The first day begins from welcoming ‘Gauri’ and decorating her. The second day, elaborate puja is performed followed by a wide spread of food served as prasad. There are plenty [...]
Continue reading...Kesari Malai Pedhas
26. August 2009
On the occasion of Ganesh Utsav, prepare these Kesari Malai Pedas as prashad! Ingredients: 250gms fresh malai paneer (cottage cheese); mashed or blended in a blender until smooth, 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk, 1/2 tsp of saffron mixed with 2 tbsp warm milk or few drops of yellow food color, 1 tsp of rose or [...]
Continue reading...Besan Laddoo I
24. August 2009
Ingredients: 2 cups besan (chickpea flour), 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 cup ghee, 1/4 cup warm milk, A pinch of saffron (kesar), 1 tsp ground elaichi (green cardamom), A handful of chopped dry fruits. Method: Mix saffron in warm milk and keep it aside. Melt ghee in a non-stick kadhai and add flour to [...]
Continue reading...Talniche Modak – Wheat Flour Fried Modak
22. August 2009
Ingredients: For the covering - 1 3/4 cups wheat/plain flour (maida), 1/4 cup fine rava (sooji), Water as required, 1 tbsp Ghee or oil, A pinch of salt. For the stuffing - 2 cups of freshly grated coconut, 1 1/2 – 1 3/4 cup jaggery, 1/4 cup chopped dry fruits, 1 tsp ground elaichi (cardamom), [...]
Continue reading...Ukadiche Modak (Rice Modaks – A Maharashtrian Delicacy for Ganesh Chaturthi)
21. August 2009
Its Ganesh Chaturthi tommorrow! The occasion to welcome our favorite lord Ganesh, god of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. While this festival is celebrated all over India, is no where as elaborate as in Maharashtra. Lord Ganesh is said to have a sweet tooth and hence plenty of sweets are prepared today to welcome him. [...]
Continue reading...Cajun Fried Fish
21. August 2009
Ingredients: 500gms (1lb) fish fillets, 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning mix, 1/4 cup milk, 1/2 cup corn flour, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 egg; beaten, Salt and pepper to taste, Oil for deep frying. Method: In a mixing bowl, combine beaten egg with milk and whisk flour into it to prepare a batter. In a shallow [...]
Continue reading...Mixed Vegetable Masala
20. August 2009
My mother uses fresh coconut in many of her recipes. But after marriage, I often miss the taste and delicious recipes that she prepares. I often use shortcuts while cooking. That’s because as a working woman I find it hard to grate coconut everyday and use it in my daily cooking. Ofcourse I do not think I could ever [...]
Continue reading...Artichoke Dip
19. August 2009
Ingredients: 1 can artichoke hearts; drained and chopped (or use whole hearts if you like), 1 cup mayonnaise. 1 cup cream cheese, 1 green onion; finely chopped, 1 small tomato; finely chopped, A dash of garlic powder, 1 tsp sweet paprika. Method: Combine mayonnaise, cream cheese and whip well. Add rest of the ingredients and [...]
Continue reading...Mango Ginger Chiller
18. August 2009
Ingredients: (Serves 2) 2 cups chilled ginger ale, 2 cups chilled mango nectar, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, Ice cubes, Lemon slices to garnish. Method: Mix together the mango nectar, ginger ale and lemon juice in a large pitcher. Shake well to mix. Add ice cubes into tall glasses and fill them with the mango [...]
Continue reading...Chicken Breasts stuffed with Blue Cheese
17. August 2009
Ingredients: 2 boneless chicken breasts with skin, 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, 1 tsp dried thyme and oregano, 1/2 tsp ground paprika, Salt and pepper to taste, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp butter. Method: Loosen the skin to make space for the filling. Season all over with salt and pepper. Combine cheese, butter and [...]
Continue reading...Sichuan Shrimp in Hot Chilli Sauce
16. August 2009
Ingredients: 1/2 lb or 10-12 large shrimps, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp rice wine, Seasonings - 1 tsp minced garlic, 1 tsp minced ginger, 1 green onion; thinly sliced, 3 Red Hot Chilli Peppers, 1 tsp hot chilli paste, For the sauce - 1/4 cup tomato ketchup, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp rice wine, [...]
Continue reading...Aloo Halwa
15. August 2009
This is my mom-in-law’s recipe. She prepares this on the eve of Janmashtami. Since we fast the entire day, we can eat only fruits, dry fruits and this halwa. Here is the recipe. Ingredients: 5-6 potatoes; boiled and coarsely mashed, 1/2 cup khoya, 1 cup melted ghee (homemade butter), 3/4 cup sugar or as per [...]
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