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Peaches and Berry Salad
Ingredients: 2 peaches, 1 pint blackberries, 1/2 pint strawberries, 1/2 tsp ground cardamom, 5 cups of water. Method: Bring the water to boil in a pot. Drop the peaches and blanch them for half a minute. Drain and put them into cold water. Keep them in it for a minute and drain. Peel off their [...]
Continue reading...Corn Fritters
2. August 2009
Ingredients: 1 cup boiled sweetcorn kernels, 3/4 cup flour, 2-3 tbsp cornflour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 3/4 tsp paprika (or flakes of red chillies), Salt to taste, 2 scallions (white onions); chopped, 1 small green bell pepper, 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves, Water, Oil. Method: Heat oil [...]
Continue reading...Peach and Pineapple Milk Shake
31. July 2009
Ingredients: 1 cup sliced peaches, 1/4 cup pineapple juice, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 cups vanilla ice cream, 3/4 cup vanilla scented milk. Method: Blend together peaches, pineapple juice with sugar until smooth. Then add ice cream and blend it again till even. The pour the milk and blend again until well mixed. Pour into glasses [...]
Continue reading...Cauliflower and Peas
29. July 2009
Ingredients: 250 gms cauliflower florets (cut into small pieces), 1/2 cup shelled green peas, 1 onion; finely chopped, 1 small tomato; finely chopped, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds (rai), 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera), 6-8 curry leaves, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, Salt to taste, Oil for frying, Little water for cooking, [...]
Continue reading...Sour Curd Ghavan
25. July 2009
‘Ghavan’ is a traditional Maharashtrian food which is similar to the ‘Dosa’ we get in the South India. Though the recipe I have given here is not exactly traditional, it forms a great breakfast. Light and easy to digest and delicious too. Best food to be had just after recovering from any illness. Ingredients: 1 cup rice flour, [...]
Continue reading...Pomegranate Raita (Salad)
23. July 2009
An unusual recipe of ‘raita’ made with pomegranate. The raita is made up of creamy yogurt, with red crystals of pomegranate that gives a blushing pink color to it, makes it more attractive. The best part of this raita is that you need not have it with your food, but eat it as a filler [...]
Continue reading...Quick Stir-Fried Okra
18. July 2009
A quick and recipe of lady fingers or okra or bhindi. Since it doesn’t require any skills, it is ideal for beginners and bachelors. This stir fry recipe requires little more oil than normal as it needs to be prepared in quickly. Coriander adds flavor to this recipe. Ingredients: 100gms lady fingers (okra/bhindi), 1 large [...]
Continue reading...Green Coconut and Garlic Chutney
17. July 2009
Ingredients: 1/2 coconut; freshly grated, A handful of coriander leaves, 2-3 green chillies (or as per taste), 10 garlic cloves, Salt to taste, Water. Method: Grind together all the ingredients until smooth. Serve along with uttappams, dosas, appes or even idlis. The chutney also tastes good with various appetizers and starters.
Continue reading...Bhindi Do Pyaza
11. July 2009
Ingredients: 1/2 kilo bhindi; slantly chopped into medium slices, 2 large onions; diced into 1/4″ pieces, 1 large tomato; diced into 1/4″ pieces, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, Salt to taste, Oil for frying. Method: Heat 2-3tbsp oil for frying and add half quantity of bhindi slices to it. Fry on [...]
Continue reading...Gujarati Kadhi
9. July 2009
‘Kadhi’ is made out of yogurt, is spicy and sometime sweet, tempered with mustard, cumin, red chillies and curry leaves. We can translate it as a hot yogurt soup, but it is not had before meal but with your meal, may be with rice. Although the way it is prepared and served depends upon the region where it [...]
Continue reading...Banana Pancakes
7. July 2009
Ingredients: 2 bananas; mashed, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1 1/2 cups flour (whole wheat flour is best), 1/2 tsp fennel seeds, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 large egg; beaten, Milk as required (to thin the batter), Butter, Maple syrup to serve with. Method: Mix together all the ingredients except butter and [...]
Continue reading...Jhatpat Gobhi Sukha
1. July 2009
A quick cauliflower recipe, sauted in yogurt and spices. Ingredients: 2 cups cauliflower florets (gobhi), 1 cup thick yogurt (curd), 1 1/2 tbsp besan (gramflour), 3/4 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp tandoori masala (or garam masala), 1/2 tsp chat masala, Salt to taste, 2-3 tbsp Oil [...]
Continue reading...Stuffed Green Chillies
30. June 2009
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...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 [...]
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