Vermicelli Upma or Semiya Upma is made out of vermicelli/sevaiyan we use to make kheer. It is seasoned with onions, peppers, chillies and salt and forms an excellent breakfast or snack. Ingredients: 200 gms semiya or vermicelli (roasted or non-roasted), 1 large onion, chopped, 1 small red pepper; deseeded, halved and sliced, 1 small green/yellow [...]
Continue reading...23. December 2010
Christmas is almost here and that is why I baked these delicious little bundles of joy. Banana Strawberry Jam Muffins are flavorful banana muffins filled with liquid strawberry jam. And as you bite into the muffin, luscious melted strawberry jam oozes out…hmm…yum. Prepare them for Christmas breakfast or give them as Christmas gifts. Ingredients: (Makes [...]
Continue reading...15. October 2010
This is one of those recipes that are prepared in every household in Maharashtra, especially during festivals. I remember eating this on the occasion of Pujas and other festivals. The recipe is simple, can be made in minutes and tastes exceptional with puris. I made it today on the occasion of ‘Durgashtami’. Hope you like [...]
Continue reading...31. August 2010
Ingredients: 1 cup sprouts (moong bean), A handful of fresh coriander leaves; chopped, 1-2 green chillies (or as per taste, 6-7 cloves of garlic, 1-2 inch piece of ginger, 1/2 cup of freshly grated coconut, Salt to taste, 1/2 tsp of soda bicarbonate (optional) Water for grinding, Oil for frying. Method: In a mixer grinder, [...]
Continue reading...23. August 2010
Ingredients: 7-8 slices of brown/white bread, 1 cup gramflour (besan), 1/2 tsp ground garlic, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 3/4 tsp red chilli powder, A tbsp of finely chopped coriander leaves, Salt to taste, Water, Oil for frying. Method: Scrape of the sides of the bread slices or cut them into round shape with a small [...]
Continue reading...30. July 2010
Ingredients: 50gms French beans; finely chopped, 2 small carrots; grated, 1 small green pepper; finely chopped, 1 small red pepper; finely chopped, 3 tbsp chopped onion, 1 whole pickled Jalapeno Pepper; finely chopped, (adjust as per taste) 1-2 potatoes; boiled, peeled and grated, 100 gms Mozzarella cheese; cut into medium thin sticks, Fresh bread crumbs, [...]
Continue reading...29. May 2010
Scrambled eggs is a favorite breakfast in Britain. I used to have it almost everyday while I was there some time ago. Its healthy and the recipe is fairly simple. Ingredients: 4 eggs, 1/2 cup heavy cream, Salt and pepper to taste, 2-3 tbsp butter, 1/2 cup processed cheese; grated (optional). Method: In a mixing [...]
Continue reading...27. May 2010
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked rice, 1 cup urad dal, 1-2 tsp methi (fenugreek) seeds (or adjust to taste), Salt to taste, 1-2 cups water or as required, Ghee or oil for greasing. Method: Soak rice and urad dal separately in water, overnight. Soak methi seeds along with urad dal. Next day grind the soaked rice [...]
Continue reading...19. April 2010
Adai is a South Indian delicacy made out of dal (lentils). It can be eaten as breakfast, lunch or dinner. The recipe is full of proteins since the main ingredients here are different lentils, hence is healthy for growing kids. Methi (Fenugreek leaves and seeds) makes it slightly bitter but when combined with other dals [...]
Continue reading...15. March 2010
There are different ways to prepare coconut chutneys to serve with Dosas, Idlias, Uttappams and even Upma. This recipe is for green coconut chutney made of coriander and mint leaves. Ingredients: For the chutney- 1 cup freshly scraped coconut, 1/2 inch piece of ginger, 1-2 green chillies (as per taste), 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves, [...]
Continue reading...9. March 2010
There are different ways to prepare coconut chutneys to serve with Dosas, Idlis, Uttappams and even Upma. This recipe is for a simple and plain coconut chutney. Ingredients: For the chutney - 1 cup freshly scraped coconut, A small grape size ball of tamarind; soaked in warm water for 3-4 minutes, 2 tbsp chutney dal, [...]
Continue reading...3. March 2010
I prepared this Sukhi Aloo ki sabji in the morning for breakfast, along with parathas. Everybody liked it so much that they demanded it for lunch too. Thankfully I had prepared it in large quantity, so will be enough for lunch too. I suggest you to try it out (and yes prepare it little more than [...]
Continue reading...2. October 2009
‘Ghavan’ is similar to a dosa or pancake. Ghavan is traditionally prepared with rice and coconut-jaggery stuffing, served with coconut milk in the coastal regions of Maharashtra. There are many variations to this recipe which are very healthy since they are prepared with different lentils. One such variation is Moong (green gram) and rice ghavan, [...]
Continue reading...25. September 2009
Ingredients: For the stuffing - 200 gms paneer; grated, 1 capsicum (green bell pepper), finely chopped, 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies, 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 1/2 tsp mustard paste, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, 1/2 tsp coriander powder, Salt [...]
Continue reading...19. September 2009
Ingredients: 1 packet of Instant noodles (Ramen/Maggi or any other noodles with tastemaker); cooked as per instructions on the packet, 2 medium size potatoes; boiled and mashed, 4 hard boiled eggs; shelled, 1 egg; beaten and seasoned with some salt and pepper if you like, Bread crumbs to coat, Oil for deep frying. Method: Mix [...]
Continue reading...28. July 2009
‘Appe’ is commonly prepared in Southern India and Maharashtra. The batter is similar to that of ‘idli’ but this recipe could be prepared as sweet too. Will post that recipe soon. This is the traditional savory recipe for appe. The photo posted here was taken at one of the South-Indian joints we visit regularly. Ingredients: 2 [...]
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